Roberto Clemente Community Academy

JCLA

Journalism Communications Law Academy
Motto: "Stand up, speak out, and write on"
Uniform color: Black

	Academy Director: Darcy Oster This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 773.534.4000
	Academy Counselor: Mari Kelly MKelly@cps.edu  773.534.4032
	Academy Dean: To be announced 773.534.4000
	Academy Clerk: To be announced 773.534.4000
	Security Aide: To be announced 773.534.4000

Program Description:
     JCLA is a college prep program for students interested in newspaper or television writing or production; law; creative writing; teaching; or business.  In addition to CPS math, science, history, and English requirements, JCLA students will complete five career education courses in communications and social sciences.
     Features of JCLA:
       1. College prep academics (Honors/AP classes; partnership with
           local universities)
       2. School newspaper, school television broadcast, & literary journal
       3. Courtroom field trips, mock trials, and police & fire training
       4. Service learning internships.

Required Courses:
     All JCLA students are encouraged to complete
       . 4 years of HS English
       . 4 years of HS Math
       . 4 years of HS Science
       . 4 years of HS Social Science as suggested by the ISBE and the HSTW.
     JCLA students can take classes in one of the following minors:
       . A minimum of 3 years of journalism.
       . A minimum of 3 years of law.
       . A minimum of 3 years of Radio/TV.