By Gabriela Santoyo & Maria Sandoval
Staff Writers Are you ready to graduate? Think about that before you answer. Graduation is right around the corner for seniors and it’s time to check if you’re on track to graduate. Don’t THINK you are on track to graduate; make sure you met all the requirements. Waiting until the last minute is not a good idea, go talk to your counselors about it. It’s time to get your act together and start thinking like an adult. The requirements in order to graduate as a senior are as follows: Pass the Constitution test, Consumer education (offered through Senior Seminar), 40 approved Service Learning Hours, Driver’s education, the PSAE exam (ACT and State Work Keys), and have all 24 required credits. It’s suggested you turn your service learning hours before May 1st to Ms. Breslin, who will process them to go on your academic record, which will show up on May 15th. You need 10 service learning hours to pass each year, resulting in 40 after 4 years. The PSAE Exam is two exams that will be taken over the course of two days. The first exam on the first day is the ACT, which colleges and universities look at to determine things such as scholarships and enrollment. The second exam is the Illinois State Work Keys, which is a test on locating information often found in work places. If you pass, you will receive a certificate which gives you certain advantages when applying for jobs at certain businesses. Underclassmen, don’t be like some lazy seniors and wait until the last minute.Get your act together and be on track! Juniors, take the ACT very seriously because it will not only be a major factor in determining your future, but it’s a graduation requirement. The ACT is on April 23rd and 24th so make sure to bring your own number two pencils with erasers and calculators. It’s better to take it on the day you’re supposed to rather than wasting your time later and having to make it up. The same applies to the Sophomores and Freshmen for your Junior year. Do things the right way in school now, or you’ll be sorry later!
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By Conor Smith
Staff Writer The Emmanuel Administration has the potential to safely close, or overhaul, up to 80 Chicago Public Schools. A final report of commission, from about two months ago, voiced the misgivings of closing schools without major upheaval. Through a panel’s recommendations, even though filled with many disagreements, gave Mayor Emmanuel and Chicago Public School’s CEO, Barbara Byrd-Bennett, support as they made a list of schools that could be closed. The Commissions on School Utilizations noted that this interterm report filed in January questioned if the closings were not only possible, but logistical. The list was made off of a list consisting of 129 schools that can be closed. While the district was working out the lists, they reported that CPS could afford to only cut off 60-70 schools maximum, and the commission’s report shows that the distance for students would be too difficult to travel if 70 or more schools are closed. Out of the 129 schools on the block, a total of 53 elementary schools are to be shut down by the end of the year, as well as a high school program. Chicago Public School’s CEO, Barbara Byrd-Bennett, pulled high schools and high performing elementary schools off the list claiming that they would only be shut down if the school building were a hazard to students. On Wednesday, March 27th, the Chicago Teacher’s Union led a rally with support from not only teachers and students, but also people who are against the school closings. The Chicago Police Department estimated that between 700-900 protesters were there. After the rally at Daley Plaza, about 150 people had a sit-in on the LaSalle entrance of city hall. It was noted that 127 people would risk arrest, but instead were detained until off the premises and ticketed. CTU President Karen Lewis feels the school closings are an act of racism because the schools being closed are mainly populated by African-American students. “Let’s not pretend that when you close schools on the South and West sides, the children affected aren’t black,” Lewis said. “Let’s not pretend that’s not racist.” (Quote taken from Chicago Tribune source). Many of the students affected are going to schools within the vicinity of their old schools as well as higher performing schools. On March 27th, day of the rally, Mayor Emmanuel said that negotiations were over, but the rally went on anyway. The school board is expected to plan out the school closings that will take effect next year. By Maria Sandoval
Staff Writer Comprehensive Immigration Reform: This is a possible immigration reform being proposed by the House of Representatives and the Senate that says dreamers, immigrant children that have been brought to the U.S, general public (undocumented), have the right to citizenship. The House of Representatives propose that any Non-Dreamer immigrant goes through the citizenship process and go to “the back of the line.” This means that any Non-Dreamer will wait approximately 26 years to become citizen. Dreamers, on the other hand, will have to go through minimum 2 years of college and wait for 5 years to obtain their citizenship. There are thousands of dreamers across the United States awaiting a possible immigration reform. A former Hubbard student stated “I believe everyone who is undocumented has the same right to be here as those who are legal citizens.” Those who are undocumented are trying to push for an Inclusive Immigration Reform, which unlike the Comprehensive Reform, asks to pardon those who have committed felonies such as D.U.I.s, traffic violations, ect. This Reform wants everyone to have the same chance and not exclude anyone except those who hold a criminal record. Additionally, those who have been deported will be allowed to return to be reunited with their families here in the U.S. Jesus Zepeda, senior, agrees with pushing toward the Inclusive Reform, “Our lives are built here in the land of immigrants and we have the human right to better our lives in an honorable way. Having this reform will not only benefit me but the thousands of dreamers and non-dreamers out there who want to have that better life.” The struggle between The House of Representatives and the Senate will continue for an unknown amount of time, but those who are undocumented are hopeful for a possible immigration reform. By Franco Landa
Staff Writer It has been customary to reward the Top 10 students for their academics, but there are other students within Hubbard that deserve recognition. That is the purpose of the expanded incentives for students. In the past, Ms. Cassidy would give luggage and Subway gift cards to students to award them for perfect attendance. Mr. Vazquez and the Local School Council (LSC) have now been working to expand the perfect attendance incentives to reach more students. Such new incentives include debit gift cards and school dances. However, there are even more new ideas that have been proposed such as a Great America trip for Seniors, a White Sox outing, and even rewarding students with iPads! “I pinpoint the students with their needs… I look for any opportunity that benefits the students,” Mr. Vazquez said. Of course, to receive such awards, all that is being asked is perfect attendance. When asked, Mr. Vazquez stated that better attendance would ultimately result in a lower dropout rate and reduce the disruption of tardies throughout the day. Rewards such as iPads and debit gift cards are attractive, but what did some students think about idea of rewarding students for attendance? When asked, Joyce Fung (Div 302) felt that incentives for students based on attendance are necessary because “…a lot of people ditch school all the time”. Javier Abarca (Div 301) found the incentives attractive: “I owe a lot of debt and when they said that if I have perfect attendance for 4 months…they are going to cut my debt in half and that definitely motivates me to go to class on time”. Myron Luo (Div 302) said that students should not be given incentives based on attendance and “you should be only rewarded for going above expectations”. Yessica Garcia (Div 303) feels that although students should already be attending their classes, it is necessary because “the school wants to improve attendance rates and most students will only attend their classes if they know they will get something in return”. Although these incentives seem to be rewards for something students should already be doing, Mr. Vazquez sees the incentives as a way to appreciate student performance that typically goes unnoticed. What events can we be looking forward to soon? There is a Perfect Attendance Dance that is scheduled for April 19th, and requires perfect attendance for the month of March 1st-April 18th. As long as Mr. Vazquez continues to find the resources to have such incentives, he plans to continue to reward students. Have an idea for an incentive? See Mr. Vazquez. By Carolina Gallo
Staff Writer For the 11th consecutive year, the Glass Slipper Foundation is going to take place on April 20th, 27th, and May 4th, 2013. The event’s location is 4421 S. State Street. The event is first come first serve; it starts at 9 AM and your school ID is required for entrance. The Glass Slipper Foundation is a non-profit organization event that helps low income girls attend prom in style. They provide the girls with dresses, accessories, makeup, and shoes. Last year, the donations reached a total of $1.5 million. This was distributed among the 700 girls they helped last year. If you already have your dress and just want to help out or know someone who does, and atleast over 18, you can sign up to volunteer at www.glassslipperproject.org. If you have any further questions you can contact the Glass Slipper Foundation Hotline at (312) 409-4139. So take advantage of this great opportunity, because every girl deserves to look like a queen. |
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