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What people are saying.
“Wow, the staff, the board and the students all help to create a safe and engaging environment. Their partnering programs enhance the learning experience. Our son thrived there and we have always referred. If your son or daughter would do better in a smaller student to teacher ratio and not get lost in the system, by all means apply. Thank You Cornerstone for allowing our son to love school again.”
“I am a 2015 Graduate and, looking back at this school, it is the best experience I have ever been in. They become family over the time you are there. Not only are they teaching you, they are showing care and love behind it. They elevate your skills, and the field trips are not only fun but educational. I absolutely loved this school and would enjoy doing volunteering services anytime.”
“I’m a clinical counselor with experience working with children and adolescents, and I've had the pleasure of touring the school and meeting some of the staff and students. The school is a small, private high school that targets teens who are struggling in a regular school setting. The school is warm, safe, and set in a prominent downtown location with access to public transportation. The classrooms are vibrant and personalized, filled with educational materials and the art work of past and current students. Teachers are kind and funny, and they develop close relationships with the students, which helps with accountability and retention. I got the impression that the teachers and students were part of a tight-knit family. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a personalized approach to their teen’s education.”
— Greatschools.org Review
Cornerstone Academy offers a safe place where students are equipped to succeed.
Our application process is easy.
Eligibility.
Eligible students are 15 years old or older, and have typically attended another high school prior to applying to the Academy.
Applications may be submitted at any time, but enrollment begins with each new quarter. Contact our office for specific start dates.
Step 1: Application
Download and complete the application below. The application can be e-mailed to us at jwilkes@cornerstonechicago.org, or mailed to us at:
Cornerstone Academy
607 Harvard Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
Step 2: Interview
Once we review the application, our office will reach out to schedule an interview. Prospective students and their parent or guardian must be present at the interview. Documents to bring at the time of the interview include:
Transcript(s) from all high schools attended
Health Documents (physical examination and immunization records)
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Tax Return (most recent)
Step 3: Notification of Decision
We will contact you within two to three business days following the interview with a decision.
Step 4: Registration Appointment
Once admitted to the Academy and intent to enroll is confirmed, a registration appointment must be scheduled with both the student and the parent or guardian. A tuition package will be determined and official documents signed. Cornerstone Academy charges tuition based on a sliding scale according to income (as determined by an up-to-date tax return statement).
Non Discrimination
Cornerstone Academy does not discriminate in admissions or student policies on the basis of race, color, gender, religion or ethnic origin.