Navigating 2020-2021 at Legal Prep
As we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, we feel the importance and urgency of our work now more than ever. Legal Prep was founded with the belief that entrepreneurial spirit, creative thinking, innovative planning, and diligent execution can help drive systemic change in Chicago.
Together, we will lean on these founding principles to deliver an outstanding education to our students, create new ways to support our families, redouble our efforts to combat the racial injustices that plague our city, and strengthen our partnerships in West Garfield Park to provide resources to our community.
Together, we will lean on these founding principles to deliver an outstanding education to our students, create new ways to support our families, redouble our efforts to combat the racial injustices that plague our city, and strengthen our partnerships in West Garfield Park to provide resources to our community.
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The Challenges of 20202020 has challenged our work but strengthened our resolve.
Covid-19 has altered the way we live and will undoubtedly affect the school year again this fall. The spotlight on the racial inequities, injustices, and systemic failures for Black Americans is overdue and highlights the issues Legal Prep is acutely aware of and works directly to remedy. Legal Prep remains dedicated to the philosophy that an outstanding education and supporting the whole student and family can undo systemic injustices and break the cycle of poverty that are instigated by these racial inequities. |
Continued Emphasis on EquityLegal Prep Charter Academy is redoubling its efforts to combat the racial injustices that plague our nation, and are intensely prevalent on Chicago’s west side.
For our students, Legal Prep will:
For our organization and community, we will re-commit to:
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The 2020-2021 School Year Plan
First and foremost, Legal Prep will follow public health data, observe federal, state, and local guidance, and quickly move to a fully remote setting should we feel that the safety of our students or staffs is at-risk by having school in-person.
With that said, Legal Prep plans to start the school year plan with a short term hybrid model that balances the need for a safe and healthy environment with the strong desire to have our younger students in person to begin the year to understand expectations and build relationships. After the first week of hybrid technology and expectations roll-out, we will quickly move to a remote environment for all students and teachers to ensure the safety of all Legal Prep students and staff.
With that said, Legal Prep plans to start the school year plan with a short term hybrid model that balances the need for a safe and healthy environment with the strong desire to have our younger students in person to begin the year to understand expectations and build relationships. After the first week of hybrid technology and expectations roll-out, we will quickly move to a remote environment for all students and teachers to ensure the safety of all Legal Prep students and staff.
Student Schedule Information
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Freshmen & Sophomores - for the first week of school (Tuesday September 8th-Friday September 11th) students will be in the school building under a hybrid model to get acquainted with the technology platforms, develop relationships with their teachers and classmates, and understand expectations for remote learning.
Legal Prep will monitor public health data and guidelines closely and asses the learning plans for all grade levels for 2nd Quarter as we navigate the 1st Quarter. Notes on Public Health MeasuresTo promote a safe and cleaning learning environment for our 9th and 10th grade students and staff during our first week of school in the building, please see the below notes.
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More on the Freshman PlanMore on the Sophomore Plan |
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We are in this togetherAll of our students will continue to receive the outstanding instruction, individualized attention, social emotional supports, college counseling guidance, and legal themed programming that is the hallmark of the unique Legal Prep experience.
While this school year will not be traditional, we appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work through this global crisis. Please know that we are doing everything we can to make this year as but want to make sure we communicate Please review the grade level KEY DATES below, and be sure to attend the appropriate orientation. Please contact the main office for any general questions and Ms. Ramirez or Ms. Brand for specific questions about your student. |
What You Can Do
STUDENTSRegister, pick up your school materials, engage with your Advisory, and attend the first week of school. Start strong with our early programs and take advantage of all our resources. Participating and getting information early will make a difference.
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FAMILIESTake advantage of the trainings and technology platforms that we provide so you can support your student. We look forward to communicating with you, addressing any concerns you have, and supporting your student during this unusual time.
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STAKEHOLDERSContinue to support Legal Prep with your time, treasure, and talent – We need you now more than ever. Your contributions in these challenging times go even further to help us provide the first class education our students want and deserve.
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We acknowledge the profound impact that recent and occurring events have on our community, and we strive to continue to uphold values that promote equity, combat systemic racism, and uplift our students, their families, and their community through a high quality, culturally empowering, rigorous education.