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2023-2024 Year In Review: Fast Facts
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What's Happening This Month
Monday, December 2-6 - Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser.
Tuesday, December 3 - Illinois Network of Charter Schools Charter Excellence Awards Ceremony
Thursday, December 5 - FBA Guest Teaching Dual Credit Law Classes
Thursday, December 5 - Fiduciary Board Meeting (2:00 pm - Polsinelli LLP, 150 N. Riverside Drive, Suite 3000 - see agenda for zoom link)
Friday, December 6 - Deere Scholars Program (select students)
Thursday, December 12 - Law Program Day (late dismissal for all students)
Thursday-Friday, December 12-13 - Santa Room - 5-7 pm (Community Activity)
Friday, December 13 - FAFSA Information Night - 5:30 pm (Seniors and their parents/guardians)
Tuesday, December 17 - Proskauer Career Exploration Program (late dismissal) (select Juniors)
Wednesday, December 18- Student Monthly Activity - ICE SKATING (academic/attendance requirements)
Wednesday, December 18 - Associate Board Meeting (5 pm via Zoom)
Wednesday - Thursday, December 18 - 19 - Final Exams
Thursday, December 19 - Mentoring Program (3 - 6 pm)
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break
Monday, December 2-6 - Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser.
Tuesday, December 3 - Illinois Network of Charter Schools Charter Excellence Awards Ceremony
Thursday, December 5 - FBA Guest Teaching Dual Credit Law Classes
Thursday, December 5 - Fiduciary Board Meeting (2:00 pm - Polsinelli LLP, 150 N. Riverside Drive, Suite 3000 - see agenda for zoom link)
Friday, December 6 - Deere Scholars Program (select students)
Thursday, December 12 - Law Program Day (late dismissal for all students)
Thursday-Friday, December 12-13 - Santa Room - 5-7 pm (Community Activity)
Friday, December 13 - FAFSA Information Night - 5:30 pm (Seniors and their parents/guardians)
Tuesday, December 17 - Proskauer Career Exploration Program (late dismissal) (select Juniors)
Wednesday, December 18- Student Monthly Activity - ICE SKATING (academic/attendance requirements)
Wednesday, December 18 - Associate Board Meeting (5 pm via Zoom)
Wednesday - Thursday, December 18 - 19 - Final Exams
Thursday, December 19 - Mentoring Program (3 - 6 pm)
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break
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BOB BARZ NAMED OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
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BUILDING HOPE 2023 IMPACT AWARD WINNER FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION
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Illinois Network of Charter Schools named our veteran law teacher Bob Barz as Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year. Whether teaching constitutional law, advising students, or coaching flag football, wherever you find Bob, you find an inspiring teacher, an amazing mentor and a warm heart. To learn more about Mr. Barz:
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Legal Prep has an award winning curriculum. The Building Hope Education Innovation Award recognizes the hard work of our teachers, staff and the many volunteers who coach, mentor and guest teach our students each month.
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MissionFounded in 2012, Legal Prep Charter Academy is a free, open-enrollment public high school in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. Legal Prep uses its unique legal themed curriculum and culture of high expectations to cultivate compassion, self-motivation, reflection and advocacy in young adults who will be prepared to succeed at outstanding four-year colleges and universities.
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VisionOur students will use their academic and civic education to grow in their professional careers, be advocates for their communities, and positively impact our society. Legal Prep students develop the skills that all great lawyers possess: excellent written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and advocacy. Whether students pursue a career in law or in another field, the skills that they learn at Legal Prep prepare them for success in college, career, and beyond.
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Learn More About Legal Prep Below
resources for our Wildcat Community
- Social Emotional Support: https://sites.google.com/legalprep.org/lpcaseteam/home
- City Resources: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/resources.html
- Family Support: If your family is in need of assistance during this challenging time, please contact the CPS Command Center, which can help connect you to vital support services. The Command Center can be reached at 773-553-KIDS (5437) or [email protected].
- CPS Toolkit: Say Their Names - from CPS: “a set of materials and resources to help you foster productive conversations. This toolkit was originally created as a resource for teachers, but now more than ever, it is critically important that we take these conversations out of the classroom and into our homes.”