Perspectives High School of Technology

Adebowale Awolola, 11th Grade

Perspectives High School of Technology 11^th grader and Nigeria native, Adebowale Awolola, was invited to attend the 2011 National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) in Washington, DC where he met nationally renowned leaders in various career fields and attended career-oriented trips and tours.  Students were selected based on their academic achievements and their leadership potential.  Completion of the program will earn Adebowale up to three college credits.
 

Twelfth grade Personal Finance students are participating in the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Department of Education.  Designed to increase their financial knowledge and capability to manage their financial futures, students can also earn $1,000 scholarships.

Rodney D. Joslin

9^th grader Romanus Hutchins was chosen to attend the highly selective Phillips Academy (MS)2 program in Andover, MA. This math and science-focused program runs for three consecutive summers an d prepares students for the most challenging college curriculum at the most discerning universities.

Joslin students in action in their community.

For the March Field Study teacher Susan Lynch arranged for the entire 9^th grade to do community service through Chicago Cares.  The 9^th graders in 9A served at an elementary school library where they organized, shelved and labeled books - they demonstrated a strong work ethic, teamwork and positive attitudes.  Students in 9b volunteered at a center for adults with special needs in Englewood where they assisted 100 adults in making jewelry and and colorful illustrations. Students reported that they enjoyed their interactions with residents of the center and were eager to return in the future. 

Culinary Class at Perspectives Middle Academy.

Perspectives Middle Academy

To fulfill the A Disciplined Life principle - Live a Healthy Lifestyle, Perspectives Middle Academy 6^th graders worked with a chef from Chefs in the Classroom to learn about nutrition; taste testing foods to categorize them into food groups and learning how to make fruit parfaits!  Their work is just one aspect of their application for the USDA's Gold Award of Distinction that is sponsored by the Healthier US Schools Challenge and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools.  Perspectives is committed to rise to the challenge of US First Lady Michelle Obama to "Go for the Gold" by initiating in-school programming that will help reverse obesity and increase healthy eating  and fitness.

Demonstrating the A Disciplined Life principles to think critically, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and show compassion, Perspectives Middle Academy 8^th graders participated in their final Community Action of the year by initiating partnerships with organizations that are truly doing amazing work in and around Chicago.  They went to PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) where they helped prepare items for the veterinary clinic, organized materials, and learned about animal rights, and worked with Interfaith House (a homeless shelter) where they learned about the organization and prepared spaghetti and brownies for the 57 residents of the shelter! 

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy

Juniors Brendon Jones and Aryies Bridges received $1,000 college scholarships from the ACE Mentor Program of Illinois.They have been participating in this program which focuses on the study of architecture, engineering, construction management and related fields.  Our College for Certain Juniors are on their way!