Why are the PE Building doors locked on the days of scheduled home games?
I agree. Obviously, we could have a security issue if the doors were left open even if we have an athletic contests. I will speak to Mr. Cassidy, our Athletic Director, to help come up with a plan for next school year. Perhaps we can have a parent volunteer man the door.
My daughter needs a tutor for Computer Science. She told me the school does not have a tutor for this subject. Can you recommend some outside tutors?
I think you need to start with the teacher. If this doesn't work, please have your daughter see her counselor to come up with a plan of action.
We need to address the after school programs to ensure that students are safe on their way home from school. It is not always possible for her to be in a group or with one other student if no one else is taking the same route home.
We do have a Security and Safety Team that meets at least twice a month. Please reach out to Mr. Bryan Tyrpin, social studies teacher, at
btyrpin@cps.edu
, who chairs this committee.
I am curious to know the status of the football program. Very sad to hear of Coach Mallette’s departure and am concerned about the school’s ability to build on the team's success without a strong leader.
If you know me I like to win at everything! With that said our school is committed to our football program. We recently went through interviews and believe we have picked the right successor. Coach Mallette strongly recommended this person as well. Mr. Daniel Finger, a Whitney Young graduate who has been with the program for several years will assume the position as head football coach. During the interviews it was evident he is passionate and committed to the program while understanding the type of academically focused athletes we have. I met with the leadership of the football team and their choice overwhelmingly was Mr. Finger. We wish him well. If there is any support you can lend the program please reach out to him asap.
Can you please let community know what colleges students are going to?
We generally provide this information in our graduation program. If you are asking about a specific college, please email me and I will let you know if any of our students have been accepted there.
A Question from Dr. Kenner:
Do you live near Jane Addams elementary school near Avenue O? If so, we have an incoming freshman student who would like a fellow Dolphin to come to school with. Please send me an email at
jdkenner@cps.edu
and I will forward the information.
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End of Year Information - Please Read Carefully
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Final Exam Schedule
Senior Final Exams:
Monday, June 3 (periods 5, 6, 7, 8)
Tuesday, June 4 (periods 1, 2, 3, 4)
Eighth Grade Final Exams:
Thursday, June 6 (odd periods)
Friday, June 7 (even periods)
Final Exams for Grades 7, 9, 10, and 11:
Thursday, June 13
Period 1: 8:00am - 9:30am
Period 2: 9:45am - 11:15am
Period 3: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Friday, June 14
Period 4: 8:00am - 9:30am
Period 5: 9:45am - 11:15am
Period 6: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Monday, June 17
Period 7: 8:00am - 9:30am
Period 8: 9:45am - 11:15am
Make-Ups: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Days of Service
All students will participate in three School-wide Days of Service on June 18, 19, and 20. All students will first go to first period at 8:00am to take attendance (except 6/20). Bell schedules are listed below. After first period, students are able to help teachers and staff get ready for summer and fall. Students can earn service learning hours for their help. Students should speak with their teachers to see where their help is needed.
Report Card Distribution
Report cards will be distributed on Thursday, June 20 in advisory for grades 7, 9, 10, and 11. See the special bell schedule below. Eighth grade report cards will be mailed home. Seniors will receive their final grades at graduation.
Upcoming Special Bell Schedules
Please review the upcoming special bell schedules for the remainder of the school year. As a reminder, the last day of school is Thursday, June 20.
Thursday, June 13:
Final Exam Bell Schedule (see above)
Friday, June 14:
Final Exam Bell Schedule
Monday, June 17:
Final Exam Bell Schedule
Tuesday, June 18:
School-wide Day of Service
8:00am - 8:15am -- Period 1 (to take attendance)
8:15am - 1:00pm -- School-wide Day of Service
Wednesday, June 19:
School-wide Day of Service
8:00am - 8:15am -- Period 1 (to take attendance)
8:15am - 1:00pm -- School-wide Day of Service
Thursday, June 20:
Report Card Distribution and School-wide Day of Service
7:30am - 7:45am -- Period 1 (to take attendance)
7:45am - 8:30am -- Advisory (report card distribution)
8:30am - 12:30am -- School-wide Day of Service
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Whitney Young Weekly Over Summer
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The last Whitney Young Weekly for the 2018-2019 school year will be sent on Sunday, June 9. We will not send the Weekly during summer break. Please be on the lookout for email updates periodically with important information for the 2019-2020 school year. We wish you a restful summer break and we look forward to seeing you in September!
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Boys Tennis Sectionals Success
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For the first time, Whitney Young has five boys qualifying to play in the Boys Tennis State Championships! Captain Justin Woods and Chris Coffey secured their spot by beating Stagg High School, Max Moore and Armaan Sahni defeated Marist High School in doubles and in singles James Albarracin beat Lincoln Park.
On Saturday, James Albarracin beat two Latin Singles players and finished in 1st place in the Sectional. Justin Woods and Chris Coffey finished in 3rd place and Max Moore and Arman Sahni finished in 4th place. The State championships will be held from Thursday to Saturday at Hersey High School! Go Dolphins!
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Lily Mend was overjoyed and excited to be the recipient of Wellesley College Book Award. Lily was awarded this honor based on her academic excellence and contributions to our school community.
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Student Performs at Mayoral Inauguration
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Check out sophomore Joshua Mhoon's
performance
at last week's inauguration of Mayor Lightfoot! Way to go, Joshua!
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Whitney young Aerospace Team placed fifth in the nation at the first round of the national TARC competition and 25th in the nation in the 2nd round. This placement qualifies the team for a NASA contract to compete with high powered rockets in September and April. Congratulations!
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Wednesday: FoWY Social at the Woodlawn Tap
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The next installment of the
FoWY Socials
will be held at the Woodlawn Tap at 1172 E. 55th St. on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:00pm.
Like ALL of our Socials, we invite EVERYONE to attend. No strings attached... just a time for us to get together all over the Chicagoland area!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Cash only, no credit cards, and ATM is available onsite.
This social is being hosted by: Donna & Luke Somerville, Sidney & Mulbe Dillard, and Abra & Jim Macellaio.
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Where do you need to go to see amazing fashion? Milan? Paris? Tokyo? New York? Actually, you only need to travel to the Arts Bridge. Come see local fashion that was designed, sewn, and styled right here at Whitney Young by Fashion & Textiles students. The 2019Fashion Show is on Wednesday May 29th at 7pm on the Arts Bridge. Tickets are $3 in the school store and $5 at the door.
Optional link to another page?:
Optional Image URL: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15Qp6bv4gRJdXJbdEnEDAMECNSI_IuUqJ
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Academic Center Math Teams Place First in City
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Last Saturday, May 11 was the final math competition of the season, the Chicago Junior Math League City Finals (CJML). Out of all participating CPS schools, both the WY 7th grade team and 8th grade team won first place for the 2018-19 school year!
The following WY Academic Center students earned the highest cumulative score totals for the entire school year:
7th grade Division A 1st place: Henry Guo, Justin Li, Jesse Chen
8th grade Division A 1st place: Arnav Goel
We are very proud of the entire Academic Center Math Team! Thanks to coaches Ms. Au, Mr. Kang, Mrs. Pierce, Mr. Viramontes, Ms. Sharp, and Ms. Colon for all of your help.
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How many states in the U.S. have names that start with the letter M? How many elements on the periodic table have one letter symbols? What is the highest grossing movie to come out since 2000? If you know the answers to these questions or you're just a big fan of trivia, join us at Trivia Night!
The WY Math Team's 9th Annual Trivia Night is happening on Wednesday, May 29 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in Red House. Everyone (students, teachers, friends, family) is invited to join us for an exciting evening and some intense competition. The trivia questions will cover many different topics, including geography, science, literature, pop culture, current events, sports, and much more!
You can form teams with a maximum of eight people. Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for adults. Snacks will also be served. AWESOME prizes will go to the top three teams!
Any questions? Please contact Ms. Au, jau@cps.edu
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The 2nd Annual Whitney Young Film Festival is Tuesday, June 4th at 7pm in the Whitney Young Theater.
Come watch short movies written, produced, and edited by Film & Video students. This event showcases the hard work of students in all areas of film making, from costumes and props to lighting and cinematography. Dress up in your best and come early to take photos on our red carpet before the event.
Tickets are $3 in the School Store and $5 at the door.
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Notice from CPS: Measles in Chicago
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Please read
this letter from Chicago Public Schools about the recent confirmed measles case in Chicago.
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Host a Foreign Exchange Student
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Whitney M. Young is
looking for one more family to host a foreign exchange student for the 2019-2020 school year! This is a wonderful opportunity for a cultural exchange between students and our school. If you are interested in finding out more information, please contact Linda Mellis at
linda.mellis@afsusa.org.
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Green Out Day This Thursday
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WY NAMI Care Club is hosting a Green Out Day this Thursday, May 30th.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, please wear green, the national color of mental health awareness, to show your support for mental health!
A lot of teenagers have mental illnesses that are not always acknowledged. By showing support for one another, we can become a safer and more welcoming community and help combat mental illness stigmatization. We would love to see a sea of green in our hallways!
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Young Company Fundraiser - Cash for Company
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Cash for Company is an annual fundraiser for Whitney Young's acclaimed theater program hosted by Friends of Young Company. It's a great night of fun, supporting theater and the arts for our youth. There will be drinks, appetizers, a raffle, a trivia competition, and engaging performances by some of the talented Young Company students. All proceeds from the night will go to The Young Company. The event takes place on Friday, June 7th at Output Lounge on 1758 West Grand Avenue from 6PM-10PM. Purchase tickets or donate to this great cause online with the link provided.
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The Taste of Whitney Young
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The Taste of Whitney Young is next Wednesday, May 29th! It will be running during all lunch periods (3rd-7th) under the Gym Bridge. Tickets for the event will be sold on site (10 for $5). The Taste of WY is an annual event where clubs and sports teams sell food and drink to fundraise for next year's activities. Rain or shine, it will be a fun time, so please come during your lunch period!
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DOLLS Win State Competition
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Isa Sanchez's piece, She Is, was chosen to be performed in the BEST OF THE BEST GALA at the Illinois High School Dance Festival on April 27, 2019. Isa and members of the Guys & Dolls Dance Company are considered the state’s stand out high school choreographer and performers. Congratulations DOLLS! You have made your school proud.
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Derrick Agnoletti, Joffrey Ballet Star
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Joffrey Ballet’s principal dancer, Derrick Agnoletti, taught a master class to our Dance I/Honors Dance II 2nd period dance class on Tuesday May 21, 2019. Mr. Agnoletti shared his virtuous talents and passion for ballet with positivity and encouragement. This opportunity became available through our partnership with Chicago Dancers United and Dance for Life.
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Juniors: Submit Posse Interest Form
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Juniors, if you are interested in being nominated for the Posse Scholar program, please pick up an interest form in the Counseling Office. Completed interest forms are due by May 28, 2019. Nominees will be notified on or before June 14, 2019.
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England and Scotland Tour - 2020
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Reserve your spot now and receive an Early Bird discount for the England and Scotland tour of 2020! An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, May 29th, after school in room 309. Please contact Ms. Leki if you have any questions at ngleki-albano@cps.edu
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NEW HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Dangers of Teen Vaping. All Whitney Young Parents & Guardians are Invited!
Please join us Wednesday June 5 for our last Hot Topic discussion of the school year. Dr. Carrie Drazba, M.D. from Rush Children’s Hospital, and current Whitney Young parent, will give a presentation on the dangers of teen vaping. Attendance for the session is limited to 35 parents. Please come to the library to join in the discussion.
7:45 a.m. – Informal networking
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Hot Topics Discussion
Please note, because space is limited, you must register on the above link to attend.
Hosted by: Whitney Young’s Local School Council and Friends of Whitney Young.
Please contact Kristin Boeke-Greven, Patti Benaissa or Jill Stockard with questions: WYHotTopics@gmail.com.
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Congratulations to junior Julia Rademacher-Wedd who recently received the Swarthmore Book Award. This award is given to students who show exceptional academic achievement and exhibit traits of a typical Swarthmore student. Great job, Julia!
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The Diverse Rhythms fundraiser to raise money for music therapy initiatives for students with disabilities at Whitney Young was a huge success on Wednesday! The group raised enough money to fully fund a monthly music therapy program for the 2019-2020 school year. Way to go Dolphins!
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Every year CPS asks us to administer the Senior Exit Questionnaire. This is in addition to the Naviance Survey. Please complete the SEQ ASAP, as it will be closing on 5/31/19 and I will have to account for missing students/incomplete responses to CPS. The directions from CPS are listed below. Thank you for your assistance.
1) Please have your senior students go to
www.cps.edu/seq2019 in either Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.
2) ENTER YOUR 8-DIGIT CPS STUDENT ID # AND BIRTHDATE
· Enter your birthdate in the format: MM/DD/YYYY
· Yes, you need the slashes
· Be sure to enter a 4-digit year
· Do not enter leading zeros (i.e. not “05” for May; use “5” for May instead) Correct example: If you were born on January 1, 2000, you should enter 1/1/2000.
3) Begin answering the questions.
4) To progress to the next page, click on the arrows at the bottom right of the page.
5) The back button may not be available after you’ve answered some questions because your responses to questions impact which questions you’ll get next. So please take a moment before hitting the next button to make sure your answer is accurate.
6) How to select the college you plan to attend: If you plan to pursue some type of post-secondary education (education completed after high school), you will be asked to identify the college you will attend in the fall. Begin typing the name of the school you plan to attend in the “Select an option” field. If the name of the college/university does not come up, then delete what you’ve typed and type in “Other” and select that option before moving on to the next question.
7) At the end of the survey you will see a page with a confirmation number and a link to the Post-secondary Planning Resources page. Please visit the Post-secondary Planning Resources page for more information and resources that will be useful to you upon graduation. If your school requires proof of completion of the SEQ, please print this page with your confirmation number.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Mr. Fanning
jpfanning@cps.edu.
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Monday, May 27
No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28
Extended Advisory Bell Schedule (3:05pm student dismissal)
Wednesday, May 29
Taste of Whitney Young
Tuesday/Thursday Bell Schedule
Friday, May 31
Senior Prom (7:00pm, The Drake)
Monday, June 3
Senior Final Exams (Periods 5, 6, 7, 8)
Tuesday, June 4
Senior Final Exams (Periods 1, 2, 3, 4)
Wednesday, June 5
Third Thursday Bell Schedule (but on a Wednesday)
Thursday, June 6
Eighth Grade Final Exams (Even periods)
Friday, June 7
Eighth Grade Final Exams (Odd periods)
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