2012 Lottery Update
The 2012 CPS Lottery process is now closed. The lottery took place and letters of acceptance or rejection were sent on Monday, February 27. Recipients should expect envelopes in their mailboxes on Wednesday, February 29 or later.
We received over 800 applications for the Class of 2016.
Thank you for your interest in Alcott High School for the Humanities.
Our story begins in 2008 with solid leadership from principal David Domovic, steadfast involvement from Alcott Elementary School parents and unyielding support from now United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
AHSH is located in the West Lakeview/Roscoe Village neighborhoods and is part of a highly regarded pre-kindergarten through grade 8 school in the heart of Lincoln Park. AHSH opened its doors to 83 freshmen on September 8, 2009. Since that special day, we have welcomed two more classes of young learners. Today, Alcott High School for the Humanities is one of Chicago's finest small school options and home to 240 fantastic freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are "learning how to learn" on a daily basis.
Author G. Neri To Visit AHSH
It has just been confirmed that celebrated Young Adult (YA) author G. Neri will be visiting Alcott High School in late April. Mr. Neri has written several YA novels such as Ghetto Cowboy, Yummy and Surf Mules. Students will get a chance to meet Mr. Neri and ask questions...maybe even get an autograph or two. More information will be shared when details are finalized for his visit to Alcott High School.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
May 2012
Tuesday, May 22
LSC Meeting
3:30 p.m. @ Alcott Elementary
Wednesday, May 23
Progress reports sent home via USPS
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day
Campus Closed
June 2012
Friday, June 1
Collaboration Day
Classes begin at 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, June 6
Alcott LSC Meeting @ 8:15 a.m.
Alcott Elementary, 2625 N. Orchard
Thursday, June 14
Staff Development Day
No student attendance
Friday, June 15
Last day of 2011-2012 school year
Special schedule (TBD)
Semester II report cards sent home via students
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Alcott H.S. is part of Chicago's finest pre-K thru grade 12 school. Visit Alcott Elementary to learn more about our comprehensive pre-K thru 8 program in the heart of Lincoln Park.
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Collaboration Fridays
The first, third and fifth (September and March) Fridays of each month have been designated Collaboration Fridays. That means student arrival time is 9:15 a.m. instead of 8:15 a.m.
Great Things Are Happening @ AHSH
Great things are happening at Alcott
High School for the Humanities and we
couldn't be more excited!
Four juniors were chosen as SPRITE
MVPs! They were four of just 25 high
school students from CPS chosen on
the basis of the following: GPA of 2.5
or higher; 20+ service learning hours;
an essay: African American male; and
overall good students. They earned the chance to dine with members of the Chicago
Bulls; attend a Bulls practice and a Bulls game; and each student was presented with an iPad tablet. The juniors are Aaron Asbury, Anthony Frank, Chijoke Obilor and Michael Pearson.
AHSH has been selected as a recipient of The MASH | Chicago Bears Book Drive! Alcott HS is only one of three CPS schools selected for this opportunity. More information will be forthcoming. Watch this space for more information.
Debaters Christine Vi and Elizabeth Best brought home more accolades recently. The dynamic duo policy debaters earned a second place finish in a citywide tournament! They and the rest of the team continue to exhibit the very best Alcott has to offer. Congrats!
Teacher Melina Luna and librarian MaryAnne Pysson recently received DonorsChoose grants for a color printer and dozens of books.Anonymous donors (such as yourself) fund teacher requests...just because! For more information or to support a current grant proposal, click on DonorsChoose.
Welcome to Alcott
High School
VISIT OUR BOOTH @ MAYFEST ON MAY 18-20 (See below for details)
Support AHSH @ MayFest May 18-20
Bring one, bring all to May Fest and support Alcott High School for the Humanities. We have a booth to promote AHSH to the community and raise funds for much needed school endeavors. Grab the youngsters for a few hours of FUN. This event has a ton of great stuff for the kids including interactive games, great entertainment and much more! Plan a parents night out for the evening of the concerts which are sure to entertain.
When: May 18, 19, 20th
Where: 3100 N. Ashland Ave @ Barry
Cost: $10
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at our booth. Visit us for a chance to win:
4 tickets to Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field;
4 tickets to Roger Waters "The Wall" at Wrigley Field or
Tickets to a Cubs Game
Cost: 1 ticket $5, 3 tickets $10, 6 tickets $20
Subject to certain rules and restrictions, as detailed here.
