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Clemente Family Update 4/10/2024
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This year marks a significant milestone in the journey of Roberto Clemente Community Academy, our 50th anniversary. As we reflect on half a century of educational excellence, community involvement, and personal development, we pay homage to our namesake, Roberto Clemente, whose legacy of compassion, integrity, and dedication inspires our mission and values.
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Roberto Clemente was not just a legendary baseball player; he was a humanitarian and a beacon of hope and resilience for many. His commitment to helping others and advocating for equality and justice resonates with the core values we instill in our students. At Roberto Clemente Community Academy, we strive to embody Clemente's spirit by nurturing a culture of empathy, service, and excellence in all our endeavors.
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Our school's success over the past 50 years has been profoundly influenced by the vibrant community and dedicated partners that surround us. We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from unity. Local businesses, organizations, and families have been instrumental in providing the support and resources necessary to create enriching learning experiences for our students. These partnerships reflect our shared commitment to uplifting every student and ensuring they have the opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.
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The heart of Roberto Clemente Community Academy lies in our hardworking and dedicated staff. Teachers, administrators, and support staff pour their passion and expertise into creating a nurturing and challenging environment for our students. Their unwavering dedication is evident in the personalized attention and encouragement they provide to each student, fostering a love for learning and a desire to excel.
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Our students, with their diverse talents and aspirations, are the essence of our school. They bring life, energy, and creativity into our classrooms and the community. Celebrating their achievements, whether academic, artistic, or athletic, fills us with pride and optimism for the future they will help shape.
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As we celebrate this 50th anniversary, we look back with gratitude for the journey thus far and forward with excitement to the future we will build together. Our commitment to embodying the spirit of Roberto Clemente, nurturing strong community ties, and fostering the growth of our dedicated staff and talented students remains unwavering.
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We invite our community, partners, alumni, and friends to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. Together, we will continue to make Roberto Clemente Community Academy a place where students not only achieve academic excellence but also grow as compassionate and dedicated individuals, ready to make a positive impact in the world.
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Here's to 50 years of excellence, and to many more to come!
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May 18 Prom Hyatt Regency 2233 S. King Dr. 6PM-11PM
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May 29 Graduation Practice 11AM-12:30PM (@ New Life Covenant Church)
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June 3 Graduation (New Life Covenant Church) 6PM-8PM
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Interested in Public Safety? Learn About the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy
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The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) is a two-year program that provides students with hands-on training, resources, mentorship, and a comprehensive view of career pathways available within public safety, law enforcement, fire science, and criminal justice.
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CPFTA was developed jointly by CPS, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department, and City Colleges of Chicago. Since 1998, CPFTA has recruited and trained up to 125 high school students each year.
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- It is a great hands-on work-based learning (WBL) experience for students that might be interested in pursuing a career in public safety.
- There is no cost for students to attend the program. CPFTA provides students with uniforms, books, transportation, snacks, and certification vouchers.
- Students can earn certifications necessary to enter a career in public safety, including OSHA, CPR, Stop the Bleed, Community Emergency Response Training, Fire Safety Director, Unarmed Security (PERC), and EMT.
- Paid summer internships are available for those who qualify.
- All students will receive mentorship from Chicago police officers and firefighters.
- All CPFTA graduates will be given preference points toward becoming a Chicago police officer or firefighter upon graduating high school and applying for the agency entrance examination (Note: CPFTA graduates are not guaranteed acceptance into either academy).
What is the time commitment?
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- Students will attend a credit-bearing class after school on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This class is held at the police and fire academies.
Students eligible for the program must meet the following requirements:
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- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Solid attendance rate of an 85 percent or higher
- Complete an online application (open now)
- Parent/guardian and school must consent to the student’s participation in the program
- Have a valid school ID, state ID, or driver’s license
- Current physical examination must be on file at the student’s school
- Complete a background check that includes fingerprinting
The application process for students is as follows:
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- Part 1: Complete the online application and submit the School/Parent Consent Form via the application. The online application is linked here and open now. This application can also be found at CPFTA.com.
- Part 2: Candidates will be asked to provide or complete the following steps in person:
- Two letters of recommendation (one should be from a school counselor or principal). Links to the recommendation form can be found in the online application.
- A completed Personal History Questionnaire, which will be given to students before they attend processing.
- Copy of a current transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).
- Go through a background check.
- Part 3: Candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the program in June.
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If you need further assistance, please contact Citywide Program Manager Carolyn Jourdan at (773) 553-2486 or cpfta@cps.edu, or get more information at cpfta.com.
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SL: ¿Les interesa la seguridad pública? Exploren el progama CPFTA
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Estimados estudiantes de décimo grado:
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El programa Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) es un programa de dos años que brinda a estudiantes interesados en carreras de seguridad pública entrenamiento directo, recursos, consejería y una perspectiva íntegra de los recorridos profesionales disponibles en los campos de seguridad y órden públicos, ciencia de incendios y justicia criminal.
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El programa CPFTA fue desarrollado en conjunto por las CPS, el Departamento de Policía de Chicago (CPD, según sus siglas en inglés), el Departamento de Bomberos de Chicago y City Colleges of Chicago. Desde 1998, CPFTA ha estado reclutando y entrenando hasta 125 estudiantes de escuela secundaria al año.
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¿Qué beneficios tiene CPFTA?
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- Es una gran experiencia de aprendizaje profesional directo para aquellos estudiantes interesados en una carrera en la seguridad pública.
- Asistir al programa no les cuesta nada a los estudiantes: CPFTA brinda a los estudiantes uniformes, libros, transporte, bocadillos y certificaciones.
- Los estudiantes pueden obtener certificaciones necesarias para ingresar a carreras en el servicio público, con entidades como OSHA, CPR, Stop the Bleed, CERT, director de seguridad incendiaria, seguridad no armada (PERC) y técnicos de emergencias médicas.
- Hay disponibles pasantías de verano compensadas para aquellos que califiquen.
- Todos los estudiantes recibirán consejería de policías y bomberos de Chicago.
- Todos los egresados de CPFTA recibirán, al graduarse de escuela secundaria, puntos de preferencia que les ayudarán al solicitar a la examinación de entrada para ser policía o bombero (Nota: completar el programa CPFTA no garantiza que una será aceptado por estas academias.)
¿Cuánto tiempo requiere el programa?
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- Los estudiantes asistirán a las clases que proporcionan créditos los martes y miércoles por la tarde, de 4:30 a 7:30 p. m., después del día de clases regular. Estas clases serán en las academias de policías y bomberos.
Los estudiantes deben satisfacer los siguientes requisitos para ser elegibles para el programa:
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- Tener un promedio de calificaciones mínimo de 2.0
- Tener una tasa de asistencia de 85 por ciento o mayor
- Haber completado una solicitud digital (disponible ahora)
- Traer autorizaciones del padre o tutor legal y de la escuela
- Traer identificación escolar o estatal, o licencia de conducir
- El récord estudiantil de la escuela del solicitante debe incluir una examinación física actual.
- Haber completado una revisión de antecedentes con huellas dactilares
El proceso de solicitud para estudiantes es el siguiente:
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- Parte 1: Completar la solicitud digital y presentar, por medio de la solicitud, el Formulario de Consentimiento Escolar/Parental. La solicitud digital ya está disponible, y se puede encontrar aquí (en inglés). También se puede encontrar en CPFTA.com.
- Parte 2: Los candidatos tendrán que proporcionar los siguientes documentos y completar los siguientes pasos, en persona:
- Dos cartas de recomendación; una debería ser de un consejero o director escolar. La solicitud digital incluye enlaces al formulario de recomendaciones.
- Un cuestionario de historial personal completado, que recibirán los estudiantes antes de que asistan a la etapa de procesamiento.
- Copia de una transcripción de créditos actualizada (puede ser no oficial).
- Completar una revisión de historial.
- Parte 3: Los estudiantes sabrán si han sido aceptados al programa en junio.
Se les anima, de interesarles saber más del programa CPFTA, a que asistan a una de las sesiones informativas que se llevarán a cabo por toda la ciudad y están listadas a continuación. Sus padres y tutores legales también pueden asistir.
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De necesitar asistencia adicional, favor contactar a Carolyn Jourdan, administradora de programas locales, por medio del (773) 553-2486 o cpfta@cps.edu, o ir a cpfta.com.
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FAFSA Corrections “In First Half of April”
The ability for students to make updates and corrections to their FAFSA forms will be available "in the first half of April." In order to know if students need to make any corrections, they can check their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) (the new SAR). This will be important so students do not have more delays to receive a correct financial aid award from their colleges.
The student can view or print their FAFSA Submission Summary by:
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- Logging in to StudentAid.gov using their FSA ID (account username and password);
- Navigating to the account Dashboard;
- Selecting their processed FAFSA submission from the “My Activity” page, which will bring them to the Status Center “Details” page; and
- Selecting “View FAFSA Submission Summary.”
When in the FSS dashboard, there are tabs under the student’s name. If there is a red exclamation in the “Next Steps,” that means there is something that needs to be corrected. When a student clicks on the tab, there will be directions on what the student needs to correct.
Here are some common corrections to know and be prepared for:
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- The students who manually entered financial information for their parent(s) as a workaround to be able to submit their FAFSA form due to FAFSA form not being available to parents without a SSN. The parent(s) will now need to make the correction and complete their section of the FAFSA.
- Many students accidentally said “yes” to Question 8 indicating that they only wanted to be considered for an unsubsidized loan. We want students to be considered for all financial aid, if possible!
- A student or parent might not have electronically signed the form. (This was often due to a bug in the FAFSA that submitted the form before it could be completed.) Once students can make corrections, they can go back into their FAFSA and check the box to sign the form.
- SAI is not calculated due to missing family size. This is an issue that FSA has identified. The form did not properly collect the parent household size. The parent will need to initiate a correction to input their family size information manually. The parent should navigate to the financial section and select YES to the question “Has your family size changed since you last filed your taxes?” and then manually enter their family size number. Once the parent has made this change, the parent can submit the correction and the student’s SAI will be calculated.
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