Welcome to Chicago Talent Development High School!

Chicago Talent is a college-prep academy, designed specifically to support and nurture students on their way to higher education, and more importantly, on their way to adulthood. We believe in holistic education, in developing individuals who care and connect, and who will continue learning long after graduating from high school.

At Chicago Talent, we believe in teamwork. We foster a sense of personal respect and responsibility, and we encourage students to contribute their voice to the school. We ask that students bring energy, desire, and the effort, and in turn we provide opportunities to gain leadership experience, to develop real-world decision-making skills, and to grow to maturity. At Chicago Talent, we encourage our scholars to become real-world leaders, who are proud of where they come from, and proud of their school.

Partnership is the foundation of our success. Working in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, City Year Chicago, and Communities In Schools, Chicago Talent strives to provide the finest instructional program possible, in a safe, creative, dynamic school environment. Our curriculum is extensive, and includes college-level courses, special-education options, and opportunities for career-exploration.

Strong parental and community support enhances the quality of education. We hope you will visit the school often, meet with us, join the School Advisory Council, and volunteer your time and energy towards making your child’s experience at Chicago Talent a life-changing one. We know that your involvement, combined with the efforts of our outstanding faculty and staff, will make this school year a rich and rewarding year for your child. Please contact the school at (773) 534-0845 if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,

Jacquelyn N. Lemon,
Principal
Go Cardinals!