Author: RCCA (RCCA )

From Escher to Van Gogh, Nicaragua to Europe, the 6th floor is exhibiting art from across eras and around the globe. Each teacher has chosen a piece to exhibit outside of their rooms and in the common areas. Ms. Hecht lived in Nicaragua for one year and fell in love with the colors and detail...

As they begin their countdown to graduation, Senior Seminar students are completing their third quarter Community Inquiry Multi-Genre project. The project asks students to select one community within Chicago (or beyond) and present key triumphs as well as concerns within their chosen community. The students were asked to examine how the community celebrates triumphs as...

This quarter, the 10th grade community engagement committee decided to organize an event that would encourage families to participate in a variety of activities. As students are learning in PE class, it is important to stay active and pursue lifelong wellness. Whether you’re rolling a ball down the lane, collecting rebounds, or strategizing your next...

In the General Music classroom, students experience a wide variety of music through performance, composition, listening, and dictation. As a part of the IB program, students are required to create one original composition per quarter. The original composition allows students to directly apply the formal music training they have received in music theory and piano...

This past week chemistry students performed an inquiry-based scientific investigation on which antacid works best to relieve acid reflux. They began their investigation by researching six common antacids: Tums, Pepcid, Alka-Seltzer, Pepto- Bismol, Rolaids, and Maalox. Students then created posters which showcased the chemical formula, active ingredients, and side effects of the different antacids. With...

In preparation for the AP exam, Clemente students created an extended response essay identifying and defending a topic of their choice. The objective was to research and gather compelling evidence to bring to a Supreme Court hearing. On Tuesday March 4th, the AP US Government class conducted a mock trial with a 12-member jury, followed...

After weeks of rehearsing, hard work, sweat, and tears, Clemente Wildcat freshman students and upperclass drama students had an exciting experience performing ‘‘Sons of the Prophet” by Stephen Karam. The play took place at the American Theatre Company. Every student had a part in the play, either as an actor or on the production crew....

On Thursday February 20, ten students from Roberto Clemente’s Broadcast Technology program were invited to help Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveil the new “You Media Lab” at Humboldt Park’s Chicago Public Library. Our students – along with Principal Marcey Sorensen, A.P. Jamie Crosen, Producer Mildred Amador, and CTE Program Coordinator Rashaan Meador – took a tour...

Each year the Fine Arts Department presents a Black History Program involving students from the Beginning/Advanced Mixed Chorus, the Advanced Band, and General Music. These students showcase their talents as they tell the stories of significant African-American figures and cultural expressions that have impacted, shaped, and defined our country. Both historical and present day issues...

For Black History Month, RCCA’s Civics students were presented with primary documents, primary accounts, and video clips of African Americans during Jim Crow America. Some of the documents covered the Willie Lynch speech, Little Rock 9, and police reports on the assassination of Civil Rights activists. The students provided their insight as well as their...