Perspectives Charter Schools
School network in Illinois, United States
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Perspectives Charter Schools is a charter school network in Chicago, Illinois. The organization was founded by Kim Day and Diana Shulla-Cose, two teachers at Chicago's Dyett Middle School.[1]
TypeCharter school
Established1997
FounderKim Day & Diana Shulla-Cose
PrincipalTyneisha Banks
(Perspectives IT/ Math & Science Academy)
Eron Powell
(Perspectives High School of Technology)
Doriene Canada-Pendleton
(Perspectives Joslin Campus)
Jasmine Morales
(Perspective Middle Academy)
(Perspectives IT/ Math & Science Academy)
Eron Powell
(Perspectives High School of Technology)
Doriene Canada-Pendleton
(Perspectives Joslin Campus)
Jasmine Morales
(Perspective Middle Academy)
| Perspectives Charter Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1530 South State Street , 60605 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter school |
| Established | 1997 |
| Founder | Kim Day & Diana Shulla-Cose |
| Principal | Tyneisha Banks (Perspectives IT/ Math & Science Academy) Eron Powell (Perspectives High School of Technology) Doriene Canada-Pendleton (Perspectives Joslin Campus) Jasmine Morales (Perspective Middle Academy) |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Maroon & Blue Navy & White (Joslin campus) |
| Athletics conference | Chicago Public League |
| Sports | baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, wrestling |
| Nickname | Warriors/Panthers |
| Website | Official site |
History
Campuses
The school moved several times over the years and was expanded into a network of schools, serving both elementary and high school students. The five current Perspectives schools are as follows:[4]
- The Rodney D. Joslin Campus, which is housed in a building designed by Perkins+Will[5]
- Perspectives Middle Academy
- Perspectives High School of Technology
- Perspectives Leadership Academy
- Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy
Athletics
Professional basketball player Anthony Davis attended the Joslin campus.[6]