What's New at Perspectives

Freshman from Chicago leads Kentucky to NCAA title

April 3, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) --
Leading Kentucky to the NCAA basketball title was the freshman from Chicago, Anthony Davis, college basketball's national player of the year.

If Davis elects to turn pro, he could be the first player selected in the upcoming NBA draft. It has been a remarkable journey for Davis, who just last year attended a little known Chicago charter high school.

Perspectives Charter in the South Loop is abundant with pride. A recent alumnus reached extraordinary heights Monday night: Anthony Davis, a graduate of Perspectives, most outstanding player of the Final Four, helped his Kentucky teammates win the NCAA championship.

"I'm glad he won the championship, and he won all of the accolades and awards he did. But it's just exciting that he came through here," said Perspectives college counselor Jonathan Daniels. Read Full Story Here

Anthony Davis credits Perspectives with his success

Kentucky found hidden gem in Anthony Davis

By Marlen Garcia, USA TODAY

CHICAGO – As a high school freshman Anthony Davis fell a few inches shy of being the tallest player on his basketball team. He was 6-2 but shot up eight inches by his senior year.

That made him a hot commodity in basketball hot-bed Chicago, but in an unlikely place: Perspectives Charter School. It is a contradiction to urban public schools that produce high-caliber players and have a reputation for being crowded or run-down.

Perspectives is modern, down to the architecture of its Joslin campus building that is shaped like an isosceles triangle in the Downtown South Loop area.

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Kentucky’s Anthony Davis A Success Story For Small Chicago School

Chicago's Anthony Davis is a freshman phenom at Kentucky. He'll be on college basketball's biggest stage at this weekend's Final Four, and it's an incredible story for a South Side kid who was unknown from an unheard of school before an unbelievable growth spurt.

Anthony Davis & Kentucky Wildcats Make ESPN & SI Magazine Cover Stories

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Watch an interview with Perspectives graduate Anthony Davis on ESPN.com as he makes UK the favorite.

Look for Anthony Davis to appear on the cover of this month's issue of Sports Illustrated too.

Best of luck in the tournament AD!

Want to work at Perspectives?

Attention teachers and educators! Perspectives is hosting its first-ever, Invitation-Only Recruitment Event Monday, March 5, 2012.

The event will include a visit to one of our campuses, the opportunity to learn about Perspectives Charter Schools, and a chance to see our great teachers in action!

To be considered for this exclusive event, please forward a letter of interest and resume to hrintern@pcsedu.org.

Visit the Join Our Team webpage for additional details, open positions, and information on how to apply. 

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.

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/