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Educating global citizens for a changing world
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Clemente Family Update 3/30/2020
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Please click below to see Mr. Mojica's message to students and Families
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Hello Freshman Students! I know I speak for all your teachers when I say that we miss you all so much. We hope that you are staying safe during this crazy time, finding some time to relax and spend time with your loved ones. To say that your first year of high school has been “one for the books” would be an understatement. We are so proud of how you have handled every challenge this year and know that this challenge will be no exception. We know that you are capable of getting through this challenging time and will come out on top when we return.
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During this time, in addition to completing work assigned by your teachers, I encourage you to take advantage of learning things you might not normally have the time to do, such as achieving a personal goal or learning a new skill. Just because you aren’t formally learning in the classroom doesn’t mean that you can’t learn on your own. Think of this time as the ultimate student choice assignment. What would you learn if you decided what school and classes looked like? Allow that to inspire you as you discover new things about yourself and the world.
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We’d like to get some feedback from you about what you need right now as a Freshman student during the COVID-19 Crisis. This includes ideas for your learning going forward as well as an opportunity to check-in with you. Please fill out this form so we can best serve you in these new few weeks.
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Many of your teachers have been updating you through Google Classroom and email, so please continue to check in with them. Here is the link to access resources from the 9th grade teachers. You can also go to https://www.rccachicago.org/ to check out the links and homework posted by teachers.
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If you have any questions, problems, or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Ziemniak, the Freshman Grade Level Lead, at aziemniak@cps.edu.
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Music courses are all on Google Classroom. Everyone was sent an e-mail with a link. When you sign in, there are assignments, links, questionnaires, video clips, and other items to look through. I urge you to use this time to learn about musicals, and complete items to help boost your grade. If there are other assignments you wish to turn in, please e-mail HMBUSCH@cps.edu As of now, 40 or so students have signed into Google Classroom, and work has been completed by many students. During this time, please be safe, stay inside, and I look forward to seeing your faces soon! - Mrs. Busch
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Music courses are all on Google Classroom. Everyone was sent an e-mail with a link. When you sign in, there are assignments, links, questionnaires, video clips, and other items to look through. I urge you to use this time to learn about musicals, and complete items to help boost your grade. If there are other assignments you wish to turn in, please e-mail HMBUSCH@cps.edu As of now, 40 or so students have signed into Google Classroom, and work has been completed by many students. During this time, please be safe, stay inside, and I look forward to seeing your faces soon! - Mrs. Busch
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Hi Clemente students and families!
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What a wild time we are living in, which is certainly an understatement. We appreciate our students and families in these uncharted waters and the junior team wants to do the best that we can to support you. First and foremost, we hope that you are staying home, staying healthy and finding some positive ways to use your newfound time. We can only imagine that this amazing class of juniors is handling an unprecedented year with grace and poise, since we have seen that throughout the school year so far. Even with all the challenges this year, you all have risen beyond expectations and demonstrated what a phenomenal, unique class of young people you are.
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With that in mind, going from the structured school day with clear expectations to full days without timelines or a bell schedule can be a big shift; during the school closure, we strongly encourage setting a schedule of some sort to give you some sense of normalcy. You’ve probably seen some version of a home schedule floating around on social media or your younger siblings are following on. The same idea can work for you! Even if it's just a note on your phone of some items you want to plan for the next day, it can give your day a sense of purpose and direction when it may be hard to find that.
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With regards to creating purpose in your days, please consider using your time to tackle the work that your teachers have created. All the work assigned by your teachers is located in the Junior Grade Level Resource Center. You can also find your teachers’ emails in case you need to reach out. In fact, we are encouraging you to shoot your teachers an email; we not only want to answer your questions about work but want to hear from you in general! Think of this time to work as a chance to really take control of your grades, improve ones that may have needed a boost and take ownership of your learning time, just like you would in college or in a job. Students and families can also find all these resources at https://www.rccachicago.org/ to check out the links and homework posted by teachers.
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If you have questions or issues, please feel free to email your grade level team lead, Ms. Dryjanski at gdryjanski@cps.edu.
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Music courses are all on Google Classroom. Everyone was sent an e-mail with a link. When you sign in, there are assignments, links, questionnaires, video clips, and other items to look through. I urge you to use this time to learn about musicals, and complete items to help boost your grade. If there are other assignments you wish to turn in, please e-mail HMBUSCH@cps.edu As of now, 40 or so students have signed into Google Classroom, and work has been completed by many students. During this time, please be safe, stay inside, and I look forward to seeing your faces soon! - Mrs. Busch
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This is certainly a new experience for all of us. I want to start and say that, from the bottom of my heart, I am sorry this is happening during your big year. This isn’t fair to you. Our team backs you 100% and our heart aches to know that you are missing out on a huge chunk of this special year.
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Here are some updates and non-updates:
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- No update on the status of prom.
- No update on the status of our graduation ceremony.
- Ring distribution has been postponed.
- Picture distribution has been postponed.
- Planning of any events beyond what is listed above has also been postponed.
Hearing the words “no update” and “postponed” might be really (understandably) frustrating, but no news is good news right now. Nothing is being cancelled as of this date. We are playing each day by ear.
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Please follow this link to the list of assignments distributed by your teachers. You can also go to https://www.rccachicago.org/ to check out the links and homework posted by teachers.
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What is most important now is that you stay safe, stay inside, and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. If you have any questions, problems, or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Ybarra at mmybarra@cps.edu.
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Covid-19 School Closure FAQ
During this unprecedented public health emergency, we know that you have a lot of questions about your education and the rest of the year. Information is changing daily. Please use these Frequently Asked Questions as a guide to the most updated responses from CPS and Roberto Clemente Community Academy.
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Question: I am enrolled in night school. Will I still be able to earn credit?
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Answer: As of Tuesday, March 17th Evening/Saturday School will be closed until CPS reopens. Teachers should provide work for the students during this hiatus. CPS has not determined how the closure will affect credit, but we do not foresee students being penalized due to this pandemic. Please complete all assigned work if possible.
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Question: I am enrolled in Driver’s Ed. Since we are out of school, I will not be able to meet the seat time necessary to pass. Will I still be able to earn credit?
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Answer: Students will not be penalized for school closure. Driver’s Ed will resume when school is in session.
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Question: I’m a Junior and need to take the SAT. Will I be able to take it?
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Answer: Although we will not be hosting the SAT (or PSAT) in April, the district and the College Board are working to reschedule the test to ensure that all Juniors have the opportunity to test. Details will be shared as they are made available.
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Question: I am enrolled in an AP course and am scheduled to take the exam in May. How will this affect the exam dates?
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Answer: The College Board is continuing to evaluate the situation and will make an announcement on April 3, 2020 regarding the finalized 2020 AP Exam schedule. We now know that:
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- Face to face exams will not take place but will be replaced with an online exam
- Students who no longer want to take the exam will be able to cancel their exam without a penalty
- Students will have free access to additional study resources through collegeboard.org
- If you have any additional questions regarding the AP testing program please click here.
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Question:: I am enrolled in an IB course and am scheduled to take the exam in May. How will this affect the exam dates?
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Answer: May exams have been cancelled. That is why it is so important for you to complete IA work with teachers so that you can possibly get certificates for coursework and possibly an IB diploma. For more information, please reach out to your IB coordinator, Ms. Kulas at Akulas@cps.edu.
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Question: Will my online assignments count for credit?
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Answer: Online assignments do count for credit and will be used to improve your current grade.
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If you were getting a low grade before the closure, this is a great time to catch up on any missing assignments, redo assignments that you did not do well on, and complete enrichment assignments.
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Question: I had an IEP meeting scheduled during the closure. What will happen?
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Answer: Per US Department of Education latest guidelines:
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Parents and an IEP Team may agree to conduct IEP meetings through alternate means, including videoconferencing or conference telephone calls. 34 C.F.R.§300.328. Again, we encourage school teams and parents to work collaboratively and creatively to meet IEP timeline requirements.
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The Case Manager will contact the parents of students with IEP's/504's to see if they wish to proceed via videoconferencing or conference telephone calls. DL teachers are encouraged to reach out to the parents of their caseload students to further assist in addressing outstanding questions.
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Question: What will happen to the Spring sports seasons?
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Answer: Spring sports have been postponed. We anticipate spring sports starting when school begins again. The IHSA has not made any decisions related to spring sports tournaments at this time.
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Question: Will Prom be cancelled?
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Answer: At this time, we are planning on having our regularly scheduled Prom.
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Question: Will Graduation be cancelled?
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Answer: At this time, we are planning on having our regularly scheduled Graduation.
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Question: I am a Senior, and I do not have a concrete post-secondary plan. Will I be able to graduate?
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Answer: There is still time for you to complete your concrete post-secondary plan in order for you to graduate. CPS has not issued any change in the graduation requirements for the class of 2020. If you need additional assistance, please see the answer to the following question.
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Question: I still need a lot of help with my college application process. How can I get help?
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Answer: If you need assistance with your post-secondary plan, you may reach out to your counselor or the college and career coach, Mr. Crawley. There is an interactive chat that will help you and your classmates get answers to your questions. All Seniors were invited to the Google Chat by Ms. Smith. The chat is called “Post-secondary support”.
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There are also district supports available to all CPS students. More information on CPS supports can be found here.
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Counselor for Last Names G-Z
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Counselor for Last Names G-Z
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Question: I need someone to talk to. How can I access the mental health resources I had at school?
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Answer: Unfortunately, CPS guidelines prohibit clinicians from meeting with students virtually. However, there are many resources throughout Chicago that are available for students in need of mental health assistance. For a list of social and emotional resources, please click here.
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If you have additional questions regarding CPS’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak, please see their FAQ sheet here.
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IB TESTING UPDATE
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FIND ALL CLEMENTE COVID 19 RESOURCES IN ONE PLACE!
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