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Transition to High School

“Both our children benefited greatly from attending TCS since kindergarten. They are curious learners and great advocates for themselves and those around them."

TCS Alumni Parent

Leaders of their own learning

At The Children’s School, we’re not just educating children for the next test or the next grade level. We’re challenging them to look deeply into important questions, share their learning with others, and create work that has value to their communities.  

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Our graduates have been accepted to selective high schools across the Chicago area, including: â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

  • Bennett Day School

  • Chicago Waldorf School

  • Fenwick High School

  • Francis W. Parker School

  • Illinois Math and Science Academy

  • Lane Tech College Prep

  • The Latin School of Chicago

  • Nazareth Academy

  • St. Ignatius College Prep

  • Trinity High School

  • Wolcott College Prep

  • The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

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College and beyond

Our alumni consistently tell us that the independence, intellectual curiosity, and self-advocacy skills they developed at TCS helped them succeed in and beyond high school.

 

Alumni who have finished high school have gone on to a variety of postsecondary schools, including:

  • American University

  • Brandeis University

  • Columbia University

  • Drake University

  • Grinnell College

  • Harvard University

  • Macalester College

  • Reed College

  • University of Chicago

  • University of Illinois

  • University of Seattle

  • Vanderbilt University

  • Washington University

  • Yale University

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