As a response to the gun violence epidemic in Chicago, the freshman Class of 2020 is currently investigating and researching gun violence statistics, stories about victims, and ways in which they can raise awareness and evoke a change in the rising homicide rates and social injustices in the city. Krista Wortendyke, artist and activist, presented...
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School is back in session and sophomore Wildcats are ready to learn!
Since the school year started, Team 10 has been working to prepare our sophomore students for the PSAT coming in October. With this year’s implementation of the SAT test, students and teachers are being proactive with practicing SAT questions and reviewing test-taking strategies. Every teacher and every subject, from math to physical education, is...
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Clemente’s CTE Students Interview Lin-Manuel Miranda
“A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.” These words come from Alexander Hamilton, an American historical icon that inspired the hip-hop Broadway smash musical Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda the creator and writer of this Broadway sensation was honored on September 22, 2016 by the National Museum of Puerto...
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Boys Soccer: KELVYN PARK VS CLEMENTE
On Tuesday September 6th, the Clemente Wildcats Boys Varsity soccer team hosted conference rivals, Kelvyn Park Panthers, at the Humboldt Park Allstate Turf field. This marked the first game of the season for the Wildcats. Clemente began the game with new freshmen goalie, Kelvin Aguirre, displaying some of his skills as he punched away a...
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Roberto Clemente Community Academy at Fiesta Boricua 2016
On September 3rd and 4th, Roberto Clemente Community Academy hosted a booth as well as a variety of activities at the Back to School Education Corridor at Fiesta Boricua hosted by Community as a Campus. Along with a table that offered information regarding the academic and extracurricular options offered at Clemente, our students and staff...
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Roberto Clemente Community Academy – Up and Coming Neighborhood School
Roberto Clemente Community Academy – Up and Coming Neighborhood School Chicago Public Schools has released the 2016 Graduation Rates, and it is clear that Roberto Clemente Community Academy is a neighborhood school on the rise. Clemente’s current four-year graduation rate of 80.1%, up from 75.7% last year Clemente’s four-year graduation rate is 6.6% higher than...
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME WILDCAT FOOTBALL?!!
Hello Wildcats! Hope you all have had an awesome and fun filled summer. I have one question to ask: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME WILDCAT FOOTBALL?!! Last Saturday, Clemente’s varsity football team kicked off their season and laid the smackdown on Harper High School for a 44-20 win! Great passing, ball movement, and defensive communication...
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FAFSA Changes for 2017–18
FAFSA® Changes for 2017–18 On Sept. 14, 2015, President Obama announced significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) process that will impact millions of students. Starting with the 2017–18 application cycle, the following changes will be put in place: Students will be able to submit a FAFSA® earlier. Students will be...
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RCCA at Hopefest 2016
On Saturday, August 6th, New Life Covenant Church set out on a mission to “declare H.O.P.E.” (Health focused alternatives, Opportunities for the future, Power of prayer, and Education readiness) for the Humboldt Park Community with a focus on the schools that serve Humboldt Park families and students. . New Life Covenant Church, led by Pastor...
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Aspira Summer Bootcamp 2016
Calling all Clemente Juniors and Seniors! Join Aspira for a 3-day intensive boot camp that will help get you college ready! Workshops include: Test Prep (ACT/SAT), Scholarships, Financial Aid, Personal Statements, and Job Readiness. End the week by competing in a scavenger hunt in the park for a chance to win an awesome prize. Participating...