What's New at Perspectives

ABC News Features Perspectives and Climate Change

Students at Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy are learning about climate change with the help of Climate Cycle, a Chicago-based non-profit that has previously funded solar panels and a greenhouse project at our campus. Teacher Dan King and representatives Renay Harris, Heru Farrakhan, and Jacarri Relf from his 8th grade class were interviewed regarding their current indoor greenhouse projects. Read the full article on ABC's local news website.

Perspectives 15th Annual Benefit May 9, 2012

 

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PCS Basketball Showcase Results

The fourth annual PCS Network Basketball Showcase was a huge success this past weekend.  The Auburn Gresham Campus gymnasium was filled with fans who received a great show of what PCS basketball is all about.  A special thank you goes out to all the PCS student-athletes and coaches who took part in Saturday’s event. Saturday’s results are listed below: 

MS Girls

PMA 14 – Joslin 4

MSA 23 – Joslin 8

MSA 25 – PMA 16

MS Boys

Joslin 31 – PMA 13

Joslin 24 – MSA 8

PMA 31 – MSA 8

HS Girls

Varsity:  PLA/Tech 48 – MSA/Joslin 14

Sophomore:  PLA/Tech 28 – MSA/Joslin 18

HS Boys

Varsity:  PLA/Tech 43 – MSA/Joslin 23 

Sophomore:  MSA/Joslin 34 – PLA/Tech 33

Freshman: PLA/Tech 26 – Christ the King 19

NBC5 Chicago Features PCS at New Schools Expo

Perspectives' student Robert Simpson was featured on NBC 5 Chicago Saturday, January 28th, 2012. The New Schools for Chicago Expo was a great opportunity for potential students to learn more about Charter Schools and complete applications to attend. See the video below, compliments of NBC 5 Chicago.
 

Internet Safety Policy Review at Board Meeting Feb 8th

Perspectives upcoming Board of Directors meeting on February 8th, 2012 will discuss Perspectives’ Internet Safety Policy. If you are interested in attending to learn more about this new policy, please RSVP to boardmeetingrsvp@pcsedu.org.

Visit MSA student blog The Howlin' Wolf

Students in Mr. McNeil's Media Writing class at Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy have started a blog to test out their newly polished writing skills. Covering a range of topics from ACT test preparation to the addition of an after-school ping-pong club, MSA students are sharing the news and their opinions on what's happening at Perspectives. Visit the blog: http://thehowlinwolf.blogspot.com/

PCS Annual Basketball Showcase Sat Feb 4

Join us to support your favorite Perspectives basketball teams at our annual PCS Basketball Showcase!
Saturday, February 4th, 2012, our 14 basketball teams from across our 5 campuses will be representing their schools. This year, we have some great rivalries between teams and very intense matchups. Don't miss this chance to show your school spirit.

Games will be played at our Auburn Gresham Campus, 8131 S. May Street.

Court 1 - Large Gym
Time              Away Team                                   Home Team
  9:30 AM        Joslin MS Girls                         vs    PMA MS Girls
10:30 AM        Joslin MS Boys                         vs    MSA MS Boys
11:30 AM        MSA MS Boys                          vs    PMA MS Boys
12:30 PM        MSA/Joslin Sophomore Boys     vs    PLA/Tech Sophomore Boys
  2:00 PM        MSA/Joslin Varsity Girls            vs    PLA/Tech Varsity Girls    
  3:30 PM        MSA/Joslin Varsity Boys           vs    PLA/Tech Varsity Boys

Court 2 - Small Gym
Time               Away Team                                  Home Team
  9:30 AM         Joslin MS Boys                        vs   PMA MS Boys
10:30 AM         MSA MS Girls                          vs   Joslin MS Girls
11:30 AM         MSA MS Girls                          vs   PMA MS Girls
12:30 PM         MSA/Joslin Sophomore Girls     vs   PLA/Tech Sophomore Girls
  1:30 PM        Christ the King Freshman Boys  vs   PLA/Tech Freshman Boys

Go Perspectives Basketball!

2 Perspectives Students Named Posse Scholars

Congratulations to Posse Scholars Robert Simpson and Ronald Brown!

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy senior Robert Simpson received a full academic scholarship to Denison University. Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus senior Ronald Brown received a full academic scholarship to Trinity University.

The Posse Foundation, in partnership with colleges across the country, conducts a highly competitive interview process to select groups of 10 students to form "Posses" on partner campuses. These Posse students then support each other during their college tenure while bringing diversity and leadership to their campuses. Students are selected for their outstanding leadership records and strong work ethic. This is the first year Perspectives has had 2 students selected as Posse Scholars.

Graduate Anthony Davis in ESPN the Magazine

Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus 2011 graduate Anthony Davis is NEXT...according to ESPN the Magazine. The talented basketball star, currently a freshman attending the University of Kentucky, has been all over the news in past months for his skills on the court.

As ESPN's Elena Bergeron reports, "Although he got offers to spend his senior year at Chicago's public school powerhouses, Davis decided to stay at Perspectives Charter School, where he averaged 32 points, 22 rebounds and seven blocks per game."

He was named "Freshman of the Week" by the SEC January 16, 2012 and went on the next night to score a career-high of 27 points while blocking 7 shots to set a school season record in an 86-63 victory over the University of Arkansas.

Perspectives coach Cortez Hale was interviewed back in December and admitted he knew Anthony was going to be good. "I've seen him play ball since his sophomore year... I've seen the way he grew from being 6'3" to 6'10"...There's a lot more coming from Anthony Davis that you guys can't wait to see."

We'll continue to watch as Anthony Davis achieves his dream.


Photo copyright J Brown Photography

Chicago Cubs & Perspectives Have Something in Common

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy honor roll students were rewarded last week with a visit from members of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. We were honored to have the Cubs’ new President of Baseball Operations, Theo Epstein, and board member Laura Ricketts in attendance along with players Matt Szczur (CF),  Tony Campana (OF), David DeJesus (RF), Chris Carpenter (RHP), Josh Vitters (3B), and James Russell (LHP). Broadcaster Keith Moreland emceed the celebration and fielded questions with the help of Rudy Jaramillo (Hitting Coach), Randy Bush (Assistant General Manager), Lester Strode (Bullpen coach), and Shiraz Rehman (Assistant to the General Manager).

Students asked hard-hitting questions about challenges faced during the Cubs’ careers, where each Cub attended college and what they studied. Cheers erupted among students as several players admitted their favorite subject in school was math, followed closely by science and English. A Disciplined Life principles were discussed throughout the event as players demonstrated perseverance by successfully defeating cancer, demonstrated a strong work ethic to get to the major leagues, and told stories of generosity and compassion as they volunteered their time to help others with one player even donating bone marrow to save someone’s life. The celebration ended with a hearty supply of peanuts and Cracker Jacks as students were rewarded for a semester of hard work.

Our special thanks go out to Cubs players and management for their support of our students. Go Cubs Go!