Mission Statement

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Mission Statement

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide an experience-centered, rigorous and well-rounded education for a diverse community. Recognizing that students have a variety of needs at each developmental stage and learn in different ways, the Schools are committed to help each student:

learn to think critically and creatively
cultivate a passion for excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics
master important subject matter
achieve a sense of emotional and physical well-being
celebrate both our cultural differences and our common humanity
gain a sense of personal and community responsibility
develop a life-long love of learning

In pursuit of this mission and in keeping with John Dewey's legacy, the Schools strive to exemplify educational practice at its best.