Academics

Overview

At the Spencer Center, CPS’ most academically promising students blossom in a flexible, rigorous environment. 

Gifted and exceptional students benefit from:

• Latin classes to support students in understanding the linguistic roots of our modern culture
• Project-based, hands-on learning incorporating problem-solving to bring academic concepts to life
• Advanced Placement (AP) and College Credit Plus (CCP) offerings to prepare students for rigorous college courses
  • Spencer Course Guide 2025-2026

At Spencer, a school community is built via

• Project-based focus
• Rotating electives
• Student-led initiatives
• Mindful attention to social-emotional development

Advanced Placement Courses

• AP Calculus AB
• AP PreCalculus
• AP Seminar
• AP English Literature & Composition
• AP African American Studies
• AP Human Geography
• AP US History
• AP US Government & Politics
• AP Psychology
• AP Biology
• AP Physics 1
• AP Computer Principles 

Foreign Languages

• Spanish (Grades 5-6 and 7-12)
• Latin (Grades 7-12)