A comprehensive high school course of study from Chicago’s public schools is laid out to guide students toward college readiness.
This syllabus emphasizes a balanced program, with language, science, mathematics, literature, and the arts, taught through a mix of laboratory work, reading, and writing.
Designed to build reasoning, observation, and linguistic skills, the plan stresses clear methods, consistent practice, and orderly progression across four years. It outlines required subjects, sequencing, and the role of the teacher in guiding discovery while ensuring uniform standards.
- A four-year Latin program with reading, composition, sight translation, and related language study.
- Science curricula that favor laboratory work, demonstrations, and structured experiments in chemistry, physics, and related topics.
- A broad array of subjects including geometry, drawing, music, geography, history, and literature, with pathways to college admission.
- A systematic approach to assignments, notebooks, demonstrations, and assessments to develop reasoning and clear expression.
Ideal for readers seeking a historical view of how large urban school systems organized preparation for higher education.