Welcome to our website. The mission of William Howard Taft High School is to challenge students and all the adults who serve them to become caring, productive, responsible and self-reliant adult learners fully able to contribute to a diverse, democratic, and highly technological society. We will initiate and provide programs and services that will improve the academic achievement of all students.

The guidelines and information on the site support the mission of our school and provide students, parents, staff and community members with the information they need in order to build a successful school in an environment that is safe, friendly, and productive. By adhering to these guidelines and those detailed in the Chicago Public Schools Uniform Discipline Code, and not looking for loopholes, students will help create an atmosphere at Taft that fosters good work, good feelings, and good memories. It is important that students understand that each person is responsible and accountable for his/her behavior and failure to abide by these policies and procedures will necessitate that appropriate disciplinary action be taken in a fair and just manner.

And just for our students; a key to your success is that you respect yourself, your peers, and the adults who work here and that you become an active, life-long learner. By following Taft’s Policies and Procedures, you are doing your part to provide a safe and positive learning climate. This supports our efforts to provide quality instruction and programs that not only help fulfill Taft’s mission statement, but also provides opportunities for each Taft student to reach his/her personal goals.

Arthur N. Tarvardian
Principal