Core Curriculum
Cornerstone Academy is a State of Illinois Recognized School; hence, its graduates are eligible for Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) awards and scholarships when applying to colleges. Classes come from the core of the State of Illinois curriculum. Additional courses are offered through partner agencies and part-time staff.
Cornerstone Academy meets weekdays, typically from 8:30am to 3:15pm. Courses provided include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
- Bible
- Fine Arts
- Physical Education
- Work-Study Program
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Small Classes
Cornerstone Academy provides students with a family-like environment conducive to learning, offering highly individualized instruction and counseling. Our small size and student-to-faculty ratio permit us to give more focused attention to each of our students and their needs. There are usually about 8-12 students per class.
Accreditation & College Acceptances
The Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). It is a State Recognized School of the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) and a member of the Street School Network (SSN).
Typically, most graduates attend Chicago City Colleges. Recently, students were also accepted to Howard University, Loyola University, Kendall College, and the Art Institute of Atlanta.
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