Friends of Amundsen (FOA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to aid Amundsen High School through fundraising, supporting students, staff, and parents, and promoting school spirit throughout the community. FOA was created in 2012 and is all volunteer based. Parents, teachers, alumni and community continue to help Amundsen be an outstanding high school of choice in Chicago.

Amundsen High School is the school of choice for our neighborhood families due to its excellent student achievement results and competitive academic and extracurricular programs, offered in a 21st century facility. Teaching to ensure growth and achievement is the core principle of all instruction. Amundsen graduates embrace intercultural respect and possess the needed skills to be leaders in their communities and in a global society.

AMUNDSEN HIGH SCHOOL MISSION

Amundsen's mission is to provide every Amundsen High School student with: a 21st century rigorous and relevant education, which prepares them for success in their post-secondary academic endeavors and careers; authentic learning experiences that develop their ability to be life-long, independent thinkers and learners, equipped with comprehensive literacy skills in mathematics, languages, arts, sciences, and technology; and, a foundation for understanding a variety of cultural perspectives (international-mindedness) and a service-oriented mindset.

THE VIKING WAY

The Viking Way, which cultivates the school’s core values of Accountability, Honor, and Scholarship, is the foundation of the culture at Amundsen. The Viking Way is seen every day in every Amundsen student, in every hallway and in every classroom. The Viking Way is why Amundsen has notably high levels of safety and security, outstanding student civic participation, and a one-year graduation rate that exceeds 95% in recent years.