Perspectives Charter Schools
| Perspectives Charter Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1530 South State Street , 60605 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter school |
| Established | 1997 |
| Founder | Kim Day & Diana Shulla-Cose |
| Principal | Tyneisha Banks (Perspectives IT/ Math & Science Academy) Eron Powell (Perspectives High School of Technology) Doriene Canada-Pendleton (Perspectives Joslin Campus) Jasmine Morales (Perspective Middle Academy) |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Maroon & Blue Navy & White (Joslin campus) |
| Athletics conference | Chicago Public League |
| Sports | baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, wrestling |
| Nickname | Warriors/Panthers |
| Website | Official site |
Perspectives Charter Schools is a charter school network in Chicago, Illinois. The organization was founded by Kim Day and Diana Shulla-Cose, two teachers at Chicago's Dyett Middle School.[1]
History
In 1993, Day and Shulla-Cose established their own small school within Dyett. They chose the name "Perspectives" to reflect their hope of changing the way their students saw themselves and the world.[2] In 1997, Perspectives became one of the first charter schools in Illinois.[3]
Campuses
The school moved several times over the years and was expanded into a network of schools, serving both elementary and high school students. The five current Perspectives schools are as follows:[4]
- The Rodney D. Joslin Campus, which is housed in a building designed by Perkins+Will[5]
- Perspectives Middle Academy
- Perspectives High School of Technology
- Perspectives Leadership Academy
- Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy
Athletics
Professional basketball player Anthony Davis attended the Joslin campus.[6]
References
- ^ Kate N. Grossman. "When it comes to charter schools, copying is allowed". Chicago Sun-Times. September 5, 2006. 13.
- ^ Marvin Martin. "Schools offer a new perspective in alternative program". Chicago Tribune. November 20, 1994. 15.
- ^ Andrew Wang. "Rodney Joslin: 1944-2008". Chicago Tribune. January 31, 2008. 2C9.
- ^ Campuses. Perspectives Charter Schools. Retrieved on March 28, 2012.
- ^ Roger Yee. Educational Environments. Visual Reference Publications, 2007. 170.
- ^ Jeff Vorva. "National signing day: Perspectives-Joslin's Anthony Davis signs with Kentucky". Chicago Tribune. November 10, 2010. Retrieved on March 28, 2012.