Latin School of Chicago facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Latin School of Chicago |
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59 W. North Boulevard
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| Coordinates | 41°54′39″N 87°37′53″W / 41.9108°N 87.6313°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Motto | Semper Fidelitas (Faithfulness always). |
| Established | 1888 |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | 382 (Elementary; 2018–19) 308 (Middle; 2018–19) 485 (High School; 2018–19) |
| Color(s) | Orange Blue |
| Athletics conference | ISL |
| Team name | Romans |
| Newspaper | The Forum |
| Yearbook | The Roman |
The Latin School of Chicago is a private school in Chicago, Illinois. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through high school (K-12). The school is located in the Gold Coast area of Chicago. Mabel Slade Vickery started the school in 1888. Latin School is part of the Independent School League (ISL).
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School History
How Latin School Started
The Latin School began in 1888. A group of parents wanted a better education for their children. They invited Mabel Slade Vickery, a teacher from the East Coast, to Chicago. She opened the school with just ten 10-year-old boys.
In the early years, classes were held in private homes. The school grew quickly. By 1899, it had over 100 boys. The school then moved into its own building and was officially named Chicago Latin School.
Growing and Merging
In 1913, Miss Vickery added a section for girls. This became The Chicago Latin School for Girls. Later, in 1953, the boys' and girls' schools joined together. This created the co-educational Latin School of Chicago we know today.
The school was designed to give students a strong education. It focused on subjects like Greek and Latin languages. That's why it's called "Latin School." Even today, students in middle and high school can still learn Latin. The school started as a local neighborhood school. Now, it has over 1,100 students. These students come from about 70 different areas around Chicago. The school also helps many students with financial aid.
Campus and Learning
School Buildings
The Latin School campus has three main buildings. The building for younger students (junior kindergarten to grade 4) is the oldest. It was built in 1926. The high school building (grades 9–12) was finished in 1969. The middle school building (grades 5–8) opened in 2007. This middle school building has a green roof garden. It was also designed using materials that are good for the environment.
The high school building was designed by a famous architect named Harry Weese. The high school and middle school buildings are connected by two bridges. Students from both schools use both buildings. For example, many middle school art and gym classes are in the high school. All high school science classes are in the middle school's science center.
Classes and Teachers
Latin School has small class sizes. The average class has about 14 students. There is one teacher for every 8 students. This means students get a lot of attention. The school offers more than 150 different courses. Some of these are advanced honors classes. There are also many elective classes students can choose from.
Visual Arts
Latin School has a strong visual arts program. Students can take many art classes. They can also join art clubs. One special project is "Mickey & The Masters." Ninth-grade students recreate famous paintings. The fun challenge is that they replace the main character with Mickey Mouse! The school also has two art galleries. They host 14 art events each year.
Musical and Performing Arts
Students at Latin School can explore many performing arts. They can take classes and join groups focused on music, dance, and theater. The school puts on about 20 shows and concerts every year. These include plays directed by students and teachers. There are also concerts for the band and chorus. Students can even join a student-faculty singing group. The school supports these programs well.
Athletics
The Latin School of Chicago's sports teams are called the Romans. They compete in the Independent School League (ISL).
Fall Sports
- Boys Cross Country (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Cross Country (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Field Hockey (JV/Varsity)
- Boys & Girls Golf (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Soccer (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Swimming (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Tennis (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Volleyball (Freshman/JV/Varsity)
- Coed Sailing (JV/Varsity)
Winter Sports
- Boys Basketball (Freshman/JV/Varsity)
- Girls Basketball (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Ice Hockey (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Ice Hockey (Varsity)
- Boys Swimming (JV/Varsity)
Spring Sports
- Boys Baseball (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Soccer (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Softball (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Tennis (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Track (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Track (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Volleyball (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Water Polo (JV/Varsity)
- Girls Water Polo (JV/Varsity)
- Boys Lacrosse (Varsity)
- Girls Lacrosse (Varsity)
- Club Coed Ultimate Frisbee
- Coed Sailing (JV/Varsity)
Famous Alumni
Many notable people have graduated from the Latin School of Chicago. Here are a few:
- Conor Allen – professional hockey player
- Bob Balaban – actor and author
- Ike Barinholtz – comedian
- Lauralee Bell – actress
- Douglas Diamond – Economist, won a Nobel Prize in 2022
- Cassidy Freeman – actor
- Crispin Freeman – voice actor
- Alexi Giannoulias – Illinois Secretary of State
- Nina Gordon – singer and songwriter
- Laura Granville – professional tennis player
- John Marshall Harlan II – US Supreme Court Justice
- Rick Kogan – Chicago newspaperman and radio personality
- Lisa Madigan – Illinois Attorney General
- Roger McGuinn – singer and songwriter, founding member of the Byrds
- Nancy Reagan – actress and First Lady of the United States (1981-89)
- Adlai Stevenson III – U.S. Senator
- Neil Strauss – journalist and author
- William Wrigley, Jr. II – business executive
