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Perspectives

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
EDUCATING FOR COLLEGE, PREPARING FOR LIFE

CHARTER ScHOOLs
FALL/WINTER 2013

WELCOMING

ANTHONY DaVIS

HOME TO PERSpECTIVES
to questions about playing in the NBA, in the Olympics, and at the University of Kentucky, but students were equally interested in his experience as a student at Perspectives. In response to the question about his favorite ADL principle, Davis replied quickly Demonstrate perseverance. You have to work hard every day at school, at work and at home. Those 26 principles really help you, Davis said to the Times-Picayune last year. I think they can really help you become a better person in life. I think thats why, myself personally, I abide by those rules, just trying to become a better person. Theyre everywhere. Constant reminders. It makes you live a disciplined life.

PERsOnALiZEd LEARninG IN MiDDle ScHool


Imagine a classroom where everything moves at your pace. As soon as you master a concept, the class moves on to a new challenge. If you get stuck on a problem, the class keeps working on it until you gure it out. Thanks to the support of partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Perspectives Middle Academy (PMA) in Auburn Gresham is moving closer to that ideal. In their literature and math classes, PMA students spend part of the class working on online learning programs that are targeted to students personal levels. Teachers are able to pull students in small groups and give them individualized attention. Students who fall behind get to catch up at their own pace, and students who master objectives quickly constantly get to take on new challenges, said PMA principal Sauda Porter. Perspectives has invested thousands of dollars in the technological upgrades and training that make this personalized learning model possible. Teachers have own out to schools around the country to learn from other educators and gather best practices. Perspectives CEO Rhonda Hopps believes that PMA can provide a model for how to implement personalized learning throughout the Perspectives network. At Perspectives, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed in college and beyond, said Hopps. By using the latest technology to provide each student with a personalized path, we will help all of our students reach that potential. email: enroll@pcsedu.org

Not long ago Anthony Davis (Joslin 11) was a schoolmate to some of the same students who cheered him on at the Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus in the South Loop. The NBA New Orleans Pelicans superstar, with the support of Boost Mobile, gave back to the students of the Joslin Campus when he helped unveil the new A Disciplined Life Anthony Davis Court earlier this school year. Davis continued to embody many of the 26 principles that comprise A Disciplined Life and the educational foundation he received at Perspectives during his rst season with the Pelicans. The education that Davis received at Perspectives through the A Disciplined Life Education Model (ADL) was readily apparent during his visit. Davis spoke candidly with students and responded
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It meant a lot to come back to my community and my school to dedicate the court, and then to have my jersey retired, Davis said to NBC5 Chicago. It was a humbling experience.

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Students Take FlightWITH AAR


as interpersonal communication, leadership and creativity. Even at 6:30 a.m., a lesson in math factors could be heard on the bus carrying MSA students to Indianapolis. Upon arrival in Indianapolis, the students toured the Aviation Technology Center at Vincennes University where they learned about careers as avionics technicians, aerospace engineers, aircraft mechanics and air traffic controllers. These students are being prepped for careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) elds. AAR is providing them memorable exposure to real-world applications of their studies, said AAR Director of Recruiting Greg Dellinger. After touring the Aviation Technology Center, which includes a wide range of xed- and rotor-wing aircraft and engines, the students were transported in style across the aireld in a Boeing 737 to AAR Aircraft Services. Equipped with safety glasses and insatiable curiosity, the students visited the impressive facility and learned what aircraft maintenance entails. This collaboration with AAR ties into our classroom instruction and weaves it into something tangible for students, said MSA Principal Julie Puzon. This opportunity helps them think about where theyd like to go, what future they would like and what career opportunities are out there. To learn more about the kind of eld studies your child could experience at a Perspectives school, visit www.pcsedu.org.

Global aviation and technology company AAR CORP. gave high school juniors and seniors their rst glimpse of aviation education and careers during Taking Flight, a daylong excursion to AARs 1.6 million-square-foot aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at the Indianapolis International Airport.

Taking Flight is one of many eld study opportunities for students attending the Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy (MSA) in Bronzeville. Students at all Perspectives campuses explore their communities, the city and other states through eld studies ever year. Rhonda Hopps, CEO of Perspectives, believes that eld studies like this give students valuable insight into the rewarding careers they can attain. Our schools are founded on a rigorous education model called A Disciplined Life that drives academic performance and builds character and responsibility, said Hopps. It also stresses the kind of soft skills necessary to succeed in the workplace, such

Career Day Exploration, Panelists Link Classrooms and the Workplace


This fall, nearly 100 professionals came to our campuses to participate in Career Day, providing students with essential exposure to successful role models in a variety of careers. Career Day, eld studies, mentoring and internship programs are all part of a Perspectives commitment to our students. Families choose to send their children to one of four high schools at Perspectives because they believe that their child will learn the necessary skills to be successful in school and in life. They also trust that their children will benet from real-world learning experiences like Career Day. Find a Perspectives high school near you: Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin Campus in the South Loop
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Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy in Bronzeville Two high schools serve the Auburn Gresham neighborhood: Perspectives High School of Technology and Perspectives Leadership Academy. Career Day is an inspiring experience for both students and guests, said Kimberlie Day, Perspectives Founder and Chief Education Officer. On one hand, it opens the minds of our students to the kind of work they could do after high school and college graduation. On the other hand, adults are exposed to students full of hope and ambition and who live A Disciplined Life. For example, students were especially attentive to what Aggrey Sam, had to say about reporting about the Chicago Bulls for Comcast SportsNet. They asked questions about travelling with the team, the status of Derrick Rose, and
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whether or not he felt the Bulls could win the NBA championship. At Career Day, panelists answer questions ranging from the type of degrees they need for their careers to things that they like most and least about their jobs. Students ask probing follow-up questions and take seriously the opportunity to get rst-hand career advice. We are grateful to all of the career panelists who helped expose our students to careers in law, accounting, science, medicine, engineering, and more, said Day.

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GraD Corner

The A Disciplined Life Factor


By Stephanie Caldwell, TECH 11
When I rst learned about the A Disciplined Life Education Model, I thought it was a good idea, but I was skeptical of how it might be implemented in everyday high school life. Soon enough, I was incorporating A Disciplined Life into my studies and personal life. I learned to demonstrate a strong work ethic and to accept only quality work from myself. I graduated from Perspectives High School of Technology in Auburn Gresham with the condence and skills necessary to succeed in college and in life. I currently attend Northwestern University as a junior with a full scholarship and I am studying mechanical engineering. College is a perfect balance of difficulty and fun. It teaches life skills such as hard work, networking, time management, and forming and maintaining good relationships. Through A Disciplined Life at Perspectives, I already had a taste of these social emotional learning principles. It affected my life as a student and as a person because it gives guidelines about how to be successful in every aspect of life, be it academically, professionally, or personally. I share A Disciplined Life with my college classmates every time midterms and nals seasons come around. A lot of times, we can get overwhelmed with studying and preparing for these important tests, especially when the grades could make or break you. I encourage them to demonstrate perseverance and a strong work ethic, which will make them successful on these important assignments. My advice to current middle- and highschool students is to start practicing early the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life in your academic and personal lives. Dont hesitate to embrace the core concepts of self-perception, relationships, and productivity, because once you move from high school into college and the real world, youre going to realize how much you need it. Because of A Disciplined Life, I strive to maintain a high standard of excellence in everything I do. You can do the same.

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PRincipLEs OF A DiscipLinEd LifE

SELf-PERcEpTiOn
Accept only quality work from yourself Take responsibility for your actions Seek wisdom Be open-minded Think critically and be inquisitive Love who you are Demonstrate honesty and integrity Be generous Be a life-long learner Live a healthy lifestyle

RELATiOnsHips
Communicate effectively Challenge each other intellectually Show gratitude Solve conflicts peacefully Respect differences Be positive and supportive Show compassion

PROducTiViTy
Demonstrate a strong work ethic Use your time wisely Listen actively Be punctual and prepared Be organized Be reflective Be reliable Take initiative Demonstrate perseverance

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CHARTER ScHOOLS

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