Alcott High School for the Humanities is Chicago's finest high school rooted in the humanities. AHSH is located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood and is part of the only pre-kindergarten thru grade 12 school in the entire city of Chicago. AHSH opened its doors to 83 freshmen on September 8, 2009. On September 7, 2010, the AHSH family will welcome 100 new members of the freshman class.
Browse the website to learn more about AHSH, its curriculum, faculty members, student services and so much more. Or, visit the high school campus when you're in the area.
Browse the website to learn more about AHSH, its curriculum, faculty members, student services and so much more. Or, visit the high school campus when you're in the area.
Campus Update
Exciting renovations are taking place throughout the campus--and AHSH students will be excited to see these improvements. A new state-of-the-art chemistry lab and computer lab, hallway floors, P.E. changing rooms and much more will greet students in September. Until then, please contact the high school using any of the ways listed below until we reopen on August 30 for Sophomore Orientation:
Summer Contact Information
773.534.5970
773.534.5971 FAX
brzehr@cps.edu
Summer Hours:
8 a.m.--2 p.m.
Attendance Rate Strong At 95.32%
The final attendance rate for the 2009-2010 school year was a whopping 95.32%! That is well above the citywide average that typically comes in around 80%. Why such a strong attendance rate? Our students and faculty are committed to a daily crusade of "learning how to learn." It's that simple. The top Symbouli attendance was Symbouli 303 with 97.96%! The next was Symbouli 301 with just under 97%.
Parent Survey: My Voice, My School
Thank you to all of the AHSH parents who took the time to complete the My Voice, My School survey. A full 100% of the students and 70% of the parents completed the survey. That is one of the top completion rates in the CPS system. What's next? We eagerly await the fall release of the report. Once we get it, we will make certain all AHSH stakeholders see it, too.
Drivers Education Information
Alcott High School students who are at least 15 years of age may participate in summer drivers education training. Since this is a graduation requirement, students may wish to take advantage of the opportunity this summer and "get it out of the way." Download more information by clicking HERE. As well, more information may be obtained from Physical Education teacher Matthew Barrow at mrbarrow@cps.edu.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
August 2010
August 30, 2010
Sophomore Orientation
Pick up schedule, buy uniforms, pay fees and prepare for the new year
8:30 a.m.--10:30 a.m.: A-L
9:30 a.m.--11:30 a.m.: M-Z
Letters are being mailed on 8/6/10
August 31, 2010
Freshman Orientation
Pick up schedule, buy uniforms, pay fees and prepare for the new year
8:30 a.m.--10:30 a.m.: A-L
9:30 a.m.--11:30 a.m.: M-Z
Letters are being mailed on 8/6/10
Summer Hours:
8 a.m.--2 p.m.
Summer Contact Information
773.534.5970 (High School Office #)
773.534.5971 (High School Fax #)
2957 N. Hoyne Avenue
September 2010
September 7, 2010
First Day of School
Doors open at 7:00 a.m.
Classes start at 8:15 a.m.
September 10, 2010
It's Yearbook Picture Day!
Students will sit for their annual yearbook photos
Alcott High School for the Humanities | 2957 N. Hoyne Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 | 773.534.5970
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Alcott HS is part of Chicago's finest pre-K thru grade 12 school. Visit Alcott Elementary to learn more about our comprehensive educational program.
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ORIENTATION INFORMATION
Students are highly encouraged to attend their respective orientation to pick up books, buy uniforms, get class schedules and much more. It is a drop-in schedule and you should anticipate no more than an hour of activities--regardless of when you arrive.
MONDAY, AUGUST 30
Sophomore Orientation: Class of 2013 8:30 a.m.--10:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.--10:30 a.m.Last names beginning with A through L
9:30 a.m.--11:30 A.M.
Last names beginning with M through Z
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
Freshman Orientation: Class of 2014
8:30 a.m.--10:30 a.m.
Last names beginning with A through L
9:30 a.m.--11:30 A.M.
Last names beginning with M through Z
Foreign Exchange Host Families Needed
Would you consider opening your home and your family to a foreign exchange student? The student would have to be a freshman or sophomore to fit into our current school model for the 2010-2011 school year. We have room for one or two exchange students!
Training & Development Manager for Center for Cultural Interchange Ahmad Refky would be grateful to hear from you today. Mr. Refky can be reached at 800-634-4771. You will want to mention that you are a current Alcott High School for the Humanities parent and you'd be interested in exploring the opportunity to host an exchange student for your son or daughter's school.
For more information, download these two informational brochures:
What Are Your Summer Plans?
AHSH students have not a second to waste in their pursuit for the colleges of their dreams--and that includes during the summer months! That's why AHSH is working with every AHSH freshman to identify quality learning experiences for the summer months. Students can use summer months to earn service learning hours, extra cash and a lot of knowledge. Go to AHSH SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2010 to find out more!
