1970~1989: Consolidation and Demographics

Between 1972-74, the 7th and 8th grades were moved from the Commonwealth Campus to Parkville.
In 1979 the Board of Directors voted to sell the San Juan School, to transfer its assets to a corporation formed by the parents of children attending that school, and to improve facilities at both Parkville and Commonwealth Campuses.

During the 1980’s, Parkville School witnessed increasing enrollment. A demographic change also occurred with a reduction of stateside students and an increase in Hispanic and international students. The library was expanded and an appropriate setup for the Horizons Program was established. The Horizons Program continues through to the present day, and is designed as a temporary, compensatory program for CPS students with mild learning differences. It is not remedial, and Horizons students take many classes in regular classrooms.