When does an 8th grader officially become a high school student? For more than 60 rising freshmen at Roberto Clemente Community Academy, the high school experience began with a week-long summer institute called Freshman Connection. During the first week of August, incoming freshmen were invited to join teachers, staff, and current Clemente students in a...
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Roberto Clemente Community Academy Cadets Excel at Junior Cadet Leadership Camp (JCLC)
This past week, 11 cadets from Clemente’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) joined approximately 500 other Cadets from Chicago, Waukegan, and Wisconsin for a five-day JCLC adventure at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. JROTC is not a recruiting tool for the military but uses a military methodology to develop students’ leadership...
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That’s a Wrap!
We are celebrating a great finish to a great fourth quarter for Roberto Clemente’s Broadcast Technology program! Our students had a magnificent opportunity to learn and engage in production and technology on the John Lennon Tour Bus. They won awards in the 2017 CTE Broadcast Technology competition. Plus, eight of our students were awarded $1,500.00...
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College-ready, Set, Go! Underclassmen Dive into PSAT Score Analysis
This past week at Clemente, our underclassmen received their Spring PSAT scores and spent a great deal of restructured class time analyzing their results. In the months leading up to the Spring PSAT, students rigorously prepared; they learned not only how study for the test, but spent time with teachers and counselors learning how...
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Uncommon Valedictorian
It wasn’t until meeting with the writer Ben Austen (@etcetras) did I learn that there are twice as less male valedictorians than females in the graduating CPS’s Class of 2017. And, while that sets Romeo Davila apart, that is really just the beginning. Read Romeo’s story, along with several other CPS valedictorians at https://www.instagram.com/etcetras/. Romeo’s...
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The Day I Became a Lawyer
Written by: Anna Rojas In law class this year, we had the chance to become lawyers in a mock-trial of the case Wisconsin v Avery. Steven Avery is a man from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, who was convicted of sexual assault at the age of 22. He served 18 years of a 32-year sentence and was...
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Clemente Students Civically Engage in Media Bias Project
As educators, it is our job to ensure all students are provided with opportunities to think critically, be creative, and engage with their community. In Spanish II Heritage, we are evaluating and synthesizing the media and its effect on the community. Students have been extremely engaged in politics and several other situations that have been...
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Girls Soccer: The End of a Season and a Special Salute
On Friday, May 12th, the Clemente Wildcats girls Varsity soccer team faced off against the Trinity Blazers in the IHSA Regional Quarterfinal playoff game. Clemente began the game strong, playing defensively, and allowing the Blazers to keep possession for most of the first half. The Blazers were able to attack and create many goal-scoring opportunities....
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Clemente Seniors Receive Scholarships
Last week, Community as Campus Coordinator, Mr. Marvin Garcia, formally presented scholarships to seniors Romeo Davila, Kiara Hernandez and Alexana Martinez on behalf of the New York Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP). Each student was awarded a $2000 scholarship to help in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship is awarded to students of Puerto...
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My Springfield Outing
Written by: Adriana A. Sotelo On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, I had the opportunity to travel to Springfield, IL, with teachers and other students to protest for more funding for our after-school programs in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The majority of CPS schools have had to cut some programs due to lack of funding. Thanks...