Student Work

Principal’s List

Feb 23rd, 2010 | By elias | Category: In the News, Student Work

Photo0021 These students achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their Second Quarter report cards. Their reward is a special lunch with the Principal.



New Advisory Class !

Oct 7th, 2009 | By elias | Category: In the News, Staff/Faculty, Student Work

DSC_0329Through collectivism, the Instructional and Social and Emotional Learning Teams created a pre-academic session, entitled Advisory Session, to ensure students are prepared for school and building cooperative support structures for academic achievement. This process is defined by students “checking-in” with homework, materials, student planner, and social and emotional readiness.



YCCS Rewards High Scores

Oct 4th, 2009 | By elias | Category: Student Work, Students

DSC_0044 After their all-day testing, one of our Juniors was rewarded with a $400 gift card to Best Buy! The student, D’Angelo Luciano rejoiced with pride when he was informed of how he exceeded the Illinois State Benchmarks on his ACT test. Many colleges look at a students’ ACT score as a measurement of their “aptitude” to do well. With his high score, Mr. Luciano will be sought after by many Colleges and Universities.



I.C.E. Rally

Feb 8th, 2009 | By Raymond | Category: In the News, Student Work

Students and staff of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos HS, took the time to participate in the ICE rally on January 21st.
The march for Family Unity, Wednesday, January 21 12pm(noon) I.C.E. Building, 101 W. Congress Pkwy March BEGAN in front of I.C.E and ENDED at the Methodist temple 773-782-8379
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2008 Summer Urban Agriculture Program

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Raymond | Category: Student Work

Students participate in a Summer long program visiting facilities and learning about agriculture. Students discussed issues plaguing their communities. See the videos section to watch their broadcast on The Northwestern News Network.



2008 Unity “No Se Vende”

Aug 21st, 2008 | By Raymond | Category: Student Work, Videos

Students create a Unity to learn more about the gentrification and help their peers struggle through what is happening in Humboldt Park.



2008 Unity “Grito de Lares”

Aug 21st, 2008 | By Raymond | Category: Student Work, Videos

Students work to bring awareness of Grito de Lares and the assassination of Filiberto Ojeda Rios.



Saul and Hector’s class goes to the Newberry Library Spring 2008

Aug 19th, 2008 | By Raymond | Category: In the News, Student Work

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In the Spring of 2008, Saul and Hector’s class got the opportunity to curate an exhibit at the Newberry Library in Chicago.