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Beacon Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is comprised of parents, alumni parents, and community members, and always includes at least one Montessori educator. It is governed by bylaws, sets long-range strategic plans, and oversees the fiscal health of the school. The Board's key responsibilities include the selection, support, and evaluation of the Head of School, as well as Head of School succession planning. The Board collaborates with the administration, faculty, and community of students and families to advance Beacon Academy's values as a Montessori high school that is at the forefront of reimagining a 21st century high school education.
Beacon Academy Chicago serves students aged 14 to 18 as an independent high school. The curriculum blends a Core Curriculum (9–12) with an International Baccalaureate (IB) program for 11–12 and an Experiential Program (XP) also for 11–12, designed with business-school educators to deliver professional experiences and skills. The Bespoke Curriculum supports individualized pathways within the IB framework. The Evanston campus anchors learning in the city, offering glass-walled, open-floor-plan spaces with modular, mobile furniture to support inquiry and collaboration. Students access cultural institutions, businesses, and community resources nearby, linking classroom work to real-world applications. Extracurriculars include student-led clubs such as Model UN, American Sign Language, Chess, Science Olympiad, Dungeons & Dragons, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Outdoor Club, and Pride Party. The program features Arts Annex activities, a strong Arts program, and a Service Learning program with 30+ partners. 100% IB diploma candidates pass. I-Term provides cross-cultural experiences and global perspectives through travel.
