Welcome to Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy

Located in the former Raymond Elementary School building in the Grand Boulevard community, Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy (MSA)is the newest addition to the Perspectives network of schools. Distinguishing this school is our partnership with the Illinois Institute of Technology and  the leadership of Norman Lederman, professor and chair, IIT Mathematics and Science Education and Judith Lederman, associate professor and director of teacher education, IIT Mathematics and Science Education. They and our education leaders develop and fine-tune our curriculum which is centered on scientific inquiry and problem solving in math, science and all subjects. Innovative are the Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy Math & Science Synergy Blocks – classes where students explore and apply their knowledge of math, science, technology, humanities and the arts as they solve problems that integrate many disciplines.

As a result of this partnership our students enjoy access to the IIT campus and many of its department heads, teachers and students. Our students receive campus tours, internships and after school tutoring. IIT staff also participates in Perspectives’ Career Panels and Dr. R. Russell Betts, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters served as Principal for a Day in October, spending time with students to discuss their plans for college and careers. Click here to learn more about these and other opportunities our students enjoy as a benefit of this dynamic partnership.

We are also grateful for the support of Motorola, whose generous funding and volunteer support helps us offer advanced scientific opportunities for our students. Recently, the Lundbeck Corporation donated much needed funds to help renovate our science labs. While these are our most significant partners, we have also worked to develop relationships with local government officials, nonprofit organizations and schools to offer our students both in-school programming and after-school opportunities for enrichment and development.