CPS Welcomes Students on First School Day

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - EducationChicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, CPS Board Members, Representative Cynthia Soto, and members of the CPS leadership team joined Track R school communities across the District to launch the new school year and the Full School Day. “This is a momentous day in the history of CPS as every child throughout Chicago now has access to a quality school day and year, putting them on a path to success in school and life,” said CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, who welcomed students to their first Full School Day and rang the school bell at Roberto Clemente Community High School.

With the additional time provided by the Full School Day, all students at Clemente are receiving the equivalent of an additional full class period in math and English four days a week. Students who are on track to graduate at Clemente are also receiving an additional class period of enrichment including fine arts, health and wellness, AP supports, medical science and photography, and recovery options are now available to those who need extra help to get back on track to graduate.

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