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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...

Students in Mr. Roger Badesch’s CTE Broadcast Technology program are in the middle of producing a music video that exemplifies IB learner profiles. Students ‘blindly’ selected one of ten available songs that Badesch and TV producer Ms. Mildred Amador previously evaluated for IB learner profiles such as open-mindedness, risk-taking, caring, principled, and reflective. The song...

In celebration of Lincoln’s birthday and Presidents’ Day, the senior class at Roberto Clemente High School participated in “Civics Day” on Thursday, February 13th. The goal of this day is to remedy disturbing trends in the civic engagement of American teens. Nationwide data suggests a general decline in students’ civic skills and knowledge over the...

Welcome to JROTC, where we try to develop leaders for the future! We recently went through a program of self-discovery called “Winning Colors,” which helps the cadets discover their primary personality trait. For many of them this was a reality check, and they learned not only about themselves but also their peers – discovering how...

In an effort to better prepare our students for the PLAN, sophomore counselors and teachers organized and prepared lessons for a restructured school day focusing on the skills, testing strategies, and understandings required to be successful on the PLAN. The day kicked off with all of our sophomore students meeting in the cafeteria where they...