Archive for September 2020
PSAT/NMSQT for 11th Graders | PSAT / NMSQT para estudiantes de 11 ° grado
Dear KPH Students & Parents, As we begin this new school year facing unique challenges, we remain focused on providing our students with the opportunities that will prepare them for success after high school. As part of that commitment, CPS will offer our 11th-grade students the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT exam in person at…
Read MoreFree Flu Vaccination Clinics | Clínicas gratuitas de vacunación contra la influenza
Dear KPH Community, The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is launching its annual Flu Vaccination Campaign to raise awareness and to ensure that Chicagoans are aware of the importance of receiving their flu shot. CDPH recommends everyone six months and older receive a yearly flu vaccine as the first, and most important step, in protecting against…
Read MoreStatement about the Breonna Taylor Verdict | Declaración sobre el veredicto de Breonna Taylor
Dear KPH Community, Justice was not served. Yesterday, the Kentucky Attorney General announced the verdict that the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor were not criminally charged. This action—or lack thereof—is a monumental failure of our justice system. Despite recent nationwide protests against this issue, systemic racism persists. Depressingly, this type of…
Read MoreJoin our Local School Council (LSC)! | ¡Únase a nuestro Consejo Escolar Local (LSC)!
Dear KPH Parents and Community Members: The Kelvyn Park Local School Council (LSC) is currently looking for both parents and community members to join this critical school team. The LSC plays a vital role in the decision-making at the local school level to ensure a quality education for all of the school’s students through the…
Read MoreP/SAT Test Day Procedures | Procedimientos para el día del examen de PSAT o SAT
Dear Parents and Students, As we start the school year unlike any we have had before, it’s critically important that we remain focused on preparing our students for success in life after graduation. You or your child has opted for your child to participate in a Fall College Board [PSAT/NMSQT or SAT with Essay] administration…
Read MoreParent Opinion: Do you prefer less classes per day? | Opinión de los padres: ¿Prefieres menos clases por día?
Dear KPH Parents, Chicago Public Schools has given schools the option to move to a block schedule, which means that less classes would meet per day but for a longer period of time. Start and end time would not change; it will remain 8:00am-2:50pm. In our situation, that means students would meet with their classes…
Read MoreOption for 12th Graders to Take SAT on 9/23 | Opción para que los estudiantes de 12º grado tomen SAT el 9/23
Dear Parents and 12th Grade Students at KPH, As we begin this new school year facing unique challenges, we remain focused on providing our students with opportunities that will prepare them for success after high school. As part of that commitment, CPS will offer our 12th-grade students the opportunity to take the SAT with Essay…
Read MorePrincipal’s Report to the Local School Council – 9/9/2020 | Informe del Director al Consilio Escolar Local (LSC)
Purpose: To provide updates at Kelvyn Park High School from Instruction, Culture & Climate, Parents & Community, and Operations lenses to provide the LSC with a holistic understanding of the organizational improvement efforts. Instruction: As a reminder, Chicago Public Schools officials notified us that we now have a Fine & Performing Arts Program at Kelvyn…
Read MoreBack-to-School Library Card Initiative | Iniciativa de tarjeta de biblioteca
Dear KPH Students & Parents, I am writing to share with you an opportunity to get access to the many resources of the Chicago Public Library with their Back-to-School Library Card Initiative. This year’s focus is on updating existing cards online or getting eCards for students who have never had a card before and only need to access…
Read MoreFirst Day Questions? | ¿Preguntas del primer día?
Dear KPH Parents and Families, Attendance? Enrollment? Class schedules? We are here for you! The first week of school (Tuesday 9/8 through Friday 9/11), our bilingual school clerks will be available from 7:30am to 10:00am to answer ANY of your questions through a Google Hangout or the school’s Main Office phone line. Please call or…
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