Alcott High School for the Humanities is Chicago's newest--and finest--high school located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. AHSH is a humanities-based high school and is part of the only pre-kindergarten thru grade 12 school in the entire city of Chicago. AHSH opened its doors to 83 freshmen on September 8, 2009.
Browse the website to learn more about AHSH, its curriculum, faculty members, student services and so much more. Or, visit the high school campus when you're in the area.
Browse the website to learn more about AHSH, its curriculum, faculty members, student services and so much more. Or, visit the high school campus when you're in the area.
Alcott High School for the Humanities
NEWS@ALCOTT
Campus Hours
Alcott High School for the Humanities open daily at 7 a.m. and closes promptly at 5 p.m. Students are reminded to schedule transporation to coincide with those hours. Due to unpredictable winter weather, students are always welcome during the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Diavaso=Quiet Study Time
AHSH has announced a new study opportunity for its students: Diavaso. Students are encouraged to study in a quiet space after school Monday thru Thursday from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in room 106. Bring your homework and enjoy a quiet place to get it done. Questions? Contact Ms. Morand at 773.534.5972.
AHSH Spreads Holiday Cheer
Several AHSH students adopted four Schneider Elementary classrooms and their respective students for a Polar Express project. AHSH read from the popular seasonal book, distributed jingle bells and donated the book to the classroom libraries.
Debaters Score Another Win
Freshmen Elizabeth Best and Christine Vi did it again: they took home medals at the CPS Junior Varsity Debate Tournament on Saturday, December 5 at Michelle Clarke High School. This comes on the heels of a major victory on November 12 when they won it all. The team beat 42 other teams from area schools. Go to News to read more.
Apply Now for 2010 Lottery
Now is the time to apply for the 2010-2011 school year if you are an area eighth grade student! Download the application; complete the simple application; and mail or fax it today! Have questions about the process? New to the CPS high school application process? We'd be glad to answer any questions. Call 773.534.5970 or email Mr. Zehr at brzehr@cps.edu.
Annual Auction Coming Up
The Friends of Alcott (FOA) has announced that online bidding runs from February 14 to 28, 2010. The live auction is March 6, 2010. CLICK to see what's coming. This annual event brings in thousands of dollars in much needed educational funds for Alcott Elementary and Alcott High School for the Humanities.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
January 8, 2010
Collaboration Schedule:
School starts at 9:15 a.m.
January 12, 2010
Local School Council (LSC) Meeting Alcott Elementary @ 8:15 a.m.
January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King's Birthday;
school closed
January 22, 2010
Collaboration Schedule:
School starts at 9:15 a.m.
January 29, 2010
Professional Development Day;
no student attendance
February 9, 2010
Local School Council (LSC) Meeting Alcott Elementary @ 8:15 a.m.
February 11, 2010
Staff Development Day;
no student attendance
February 12, 2010
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday;
school closed
February 14, 2010
Chinese New Year Begins
(and Valentine's Day)
February 15, 2010
Presidents' Day; school closed
February 26, 2010:
Collaboration Schedule: School starts at 9:15 a.m.
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AHSH Tours Chinatown
Alcott High school students toured Chinatown's most important sites including the Nine Dragon Wall (above) with Chinese teacher Yuping Yang. The day included a presentation of Beijing Normal University performers, lunch at Cantonesia and a scavenger hunt in Chicago's Chinatown. CLICK for more photos. All AHSH freshmen study Mandarin Chinese.
