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Student Council is excited to announce that Spirit Week has gone virtual! Spirit week will be this week (10/5-10/9) and students will dress up in outfits corresponding to a theme each day. In addition, come join us over on the Student Council INSTAGRAM (@wystuco) to participate in theme days, and possibly get featured for your creative outfits. We hope to see you there! |
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When and how will we be able to see our school ID pictures?
If you took a photo at registration. HR Imaging will send you proofs in the coming weeks. You can purchase prints through HR Imaging's website hrimaging.com. The company has not yet confirmed make-up dates yet. Once determined, we will communicate the dates with you.
My son was to start driver education in March 2020 when CPS switched to remote learning. Driver education was cancelled. What is happening for driver education in 2020-2021? How can we move our son through the process to become a driver?
Response from Mr. Franken, PE Department Chair: CPS has not yet reopened the driving ranges nor do we know when they will open. Students either have to wait for the driving ranges to reopen or go through a private driving school if they don't want to wait. More information can be found on page 16 of the Rules of the Road booklet or at the IL Secretary of State website: www.cyberdriveillinois.com.
When will regular and/or senior photos be taken this year?
Grades 7-11 took their photos during registration. Make-ups for grades 7-11 will be held on Wednesday, November 4 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. HR Imaging will contact senior families directly to set up an appointment for senior portraits.
With the new block schedule, there are two days per week that my student has no classes, but is still expected to attend advisory in the middle of the day. This seems like a waste of time since nothing is done in his advisory other than taking attendance, and this time would be better spent for him to complete his homework. Can he be excused from advisory on the days when he does not have any classes?
Advisory was included in the modified schedule to provide an opportunity for addressing students’ social emotional needs and promoting connection to their homeroom teacher and peers during remote learning period. It is also designed as a time for taking care of organizational requirements, such as fire drills, etc. Since it is a part of a student’s day structure, attendance needs to be reported. On days when there are no activities in advisory, students are encouraged to use the time for independent study. On those days, teachers are asked to take attendance at the beginning of the period and allow students to study on their own for the rest of the time.
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New Bell Schedule Begins Tomorrow |
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UPCOMING: Medical and Immunizations Deadline October 15 |
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The state of Illinois requires students to maintain certain health requirements. All students must meet these requirements by October 15, 2020 in order to be allowed to continue attending school. Please contact our Michele Miller-Watson, School Nurse, at mrmiller-wat@cps.edu if you have any questions. Medical forms/immunization records may be brought with you to student registration. More information can be found in the CPS Student Health and Forms Booklet. |
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PSAT for Juniors
October 14, 2020
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During these unprecedented times, we are committed to the continued growth and success of each Whitney Young student. As part of this commitment, CPS will offer our 11th grade students the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT in person, at Whitney Young. This score on this test will determine if students are eligible to participate in programs offered by the National Merit Scholarship Program. In order to comply with IDPH and CPS Health Guidelines, there will be staggered start times and multiple entrances for this test administration. Juniors will be excused from remote learning on October 14 to take the PSAT. Click here for more information. Students must bring:
- Picture ID (most recent school ID or valid government issued ID)
- Two No. 2 pencils with soft erasers; no pens or mechanical pencils
- A College Board approved calculator
- Their own water bottle and snacks
Student must:
- Wear face covering at all times while in the building.
- Complete health screening survey ON 10/14/20 before arrival (5:00 AM - 8:00 AM only) (cps.edu/healthscreener). Failure to complete the screener prior to arrival may result in a significant delay when you enter the building.
- Arrive at designated time (See below).
Students will enter through one of three entrances:
- Arts Building - Van Buren entrance
- Academic Building - Door 3 on Jackson
- PE Building - Loomis entrance
After the exam, students will use the same doors to exit. It is possible testing may extend past the times below. Your student will exit the building as soon as their exam is complete.
Students testing with accommodations will receive an email with additional instructions.
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SAT Scores on High School Transcript Opt-In Form: A parent/guardian or student (age 18+) requests CPS to report the scores on the transcript from the School Day SAT (taken Sept 23, 2020). The form must be dropped off in the main office or mailed to the school before Oct. 20, 2020. |
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College During COVID: Get the latest facts, stats, and headlines along with practical tools and strategies to navigate everything college during COVID. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen. LIVE Q&A included. Register here.
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FAFSA is Open - Seniors, have you started? It is now a graduation requirement to complete either the FAFSA, Illinois Alternative Application or a waiver. We encourage families to complete the FAFSA before December 1. Whitney Young hosted a FAFSA webinar on Sept 24; you can view a recording here. Sallie Mae is hosting "A simpler, faster way to complete the FAFSA" on Oct 8 at 7pm. Register to attend here. Ladder Up is an excellent resource if you have a specific question about FAFSA; reach out to Carly Oishi at coishi@goladderup.org. |
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The next NACAC Virtual College Fairs are happening soon!
Monday, Oct. 12: 12 - 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18: 11-7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8: 1 - 9 p.m.
On each fair date, more than 600 colleges and universities will offer Zoom sessions and meetings. Students everywhere can log in, drop in, and ask questions. Register here. |
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Are you ready to scope out everything Whitney Young has to offer and pick the clubs you are interested in joining? Student Council is preparing to circulate and post information about all of the clubs that met the submission deadlines set by Mrs. Smith at the end of September. This document will be released on October 7, so be on the lookout! |
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Thankfully, with the help of several Whitney Young organizations, on October 15th, Student Council will present a virtual pep rally! More details will be released at a later time. |
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Interested in being a staff member working on the yearbook? You can learn more about who we are and what we do by watching this short video. Once you've watched the video, you can apply to be a member by filling out this application. If you were on Yearbook last year, you must reapply. If you have any questions, please contact us at wy.yearbook@gmail.com. Thanks! |
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African American Culture Club (AACC) |
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The next bi-weekly meeting of AACC will be Wednesday, 10/7 at 3:45 pm. We had a great first meeting this past week and we look forward to even more people attending our next meeting!
We are linking a Google Form to get a pulse of how our WY community is doing in light of the recent news surrounding Breonna Taylor. Please click here to complete the form in order provide us with your thoughts, feelings and suggestions for support. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! |
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This week is Spirit Week! By submitting your Spirit Week pictures using this link, you will have the opportunity for your picture to be in the Yearbook. Use this guide to learn how to use the image submission portal. Please make sure that everything in the picture is school-appropriate before submitting. If you have any questions, please contact wy.yearbook@gmail.com. |
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Auditions for Whitney Young's only a cappella club are the week of October 18th! The Young Voices will be starting their 4th year of student-led rehearsals, where we choose our own repertoire, work collaboratively, and perform for school events. Auditions will generally include a 30-60 second song of your choice, ear training, and sight singing (don't be discouraged to audition if your sight reading skills aren't the best, this is just to assess where you are and how we can help you in the future, if accepted). Second round of auditions, we will give you a song of our choice for you to learn by the date. Join our Google Classroom here or use the code 7hpekjh for more information and feel free to email Gabi Allemana or Angel Rodriguez at gallemana@cps.edu or arodriguez690@cps.edu with any questions, respectively. |
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Bring your ideas and energy and join other Whitney Young parents as we plan this year's Spring Bash. Our first meeting is on Zoom, Tuesday, October 6 at 8:30AM. COVID has changed how schools host their fundraisers, and Spring Bash is no exception. So let's get creative and plan an event that is fun, unique and helps to raise money for our school's teams and clubs! Join us! Share your ideas. And let's get planning! To be a part of the meeting on Zoom, click here or contact Deb Keegan. |
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Join us for our first General Assembly meeting for Asian American club on Wednesday, October 7th from 3:45-4:45pm!! We'll be introducing our plans for the year and signing up for dances. Please join our classroom before then for the meeting link. Our classroom code is: m6hmdvo
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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To join our classroom, click here, or use the code jz3yad3. |
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New Hot Topic for Students and Parents |
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College Essay Workshop
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 7 pm via Zoom
Need help crafting a great essay? Join us for this special evening Hot Topics session. Brandon McCallister, Assistant Director of Admissions from the University of Chicago and Whitney Young graduate will provide guidance on the college essay writing process. Not a senior? These helpful tips could also be applicable to any kind of admissions essays (summer programs, job applications, etc). All students and parents are welcome! Please use this link to join:
If you will be joining by phone, please use the password: UChicago
Hosted by: Whitney Young’s Local School Council, Counseling Department and Friends of Whitney Young.
Please contact Cathy Rockey with questions: WYHotTopics@gmail.com.
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Submit Photos for Yearbook |
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If you or anyone you know is going to an event or hangout with people from school, please fill out this form so a yearbook photographer can come and take photographs. Alternatively, you can use bit.ly/SubmittingPhotos to submit your own photos! We encourage everyone to submit photos for yearbook so we can more accurately depict what everyone is doing during this time. Thank you! |
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September 15th - October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage month in the United States. Latinx identities are complex and varied, and there isn’t one singular word and life experience to encompass all of what it means to be Hispanic, Chicano, or Latinx. Click here to check out our resources for the week on the DEI Committee site. |
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WY's Sunrise Movement Club |
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Hello Dolphins! We hope your school year is off to a great start! Sunrise Movement demands a new chapter in this country and encourages other groups in the climate and environmental movement to join us in speaking out. As climate activists, we imagine a world that looks nothing like our own, one where we stop climate change by transforming our whole economy. Now is not the time to stay on the sidelines. As high schoolers, we hold a lot of power. We want to make this movement as accessible to the youth as possible.
This school year, we will be starting a hub at Whitney Young. We will meet on Wednesdays after school to discuss various topics such as what Sunrise is, the Green New Deal, climate injustice in Chicago, and the change we can make as young people. Our Google Classroom code is nmpdky2. We hope to see you at our next meeting!
~Whitney Young Sunrise Hub :)
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Monday, October 5
New Bell Schedule Begins
Thursday, October 15
Student Medical Documents Due
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