- 7/02
- Independence Day Holiday - no school
- 7/04
- Independence Day
- 7/05
- Independence Day Holiday - no school
- 7/06
- Freshman Connection Summer School begins
- 7/15
- Semester 1 HS summer school classes end
- 7/16
- Semester 2 HS summer school classes begin
- 7/21
- AVID Informational Meering
- 7/21
- AVID Informational Meeting
- 7/26
- Freshman Connection Summer School ends
- Ms. Susan Lofton has been selected as Principal of Senn High School. Her four-year term began on July 1. She was welcomed by faculty, staff, parents, students, community, and CPS representatives at the LSC meeting on July 1.
- Thanks to a Walmart Foundation grant, the National Energy Education Development Project selected Senn as one of 20 schools nationwide to receive solar panels and curriculum, teacher training & hands-on science kits. Senn was chosen because of a grant written by science teacher Dr. Constance Doyle.
- Pieces of art from every senior in a CPS Graphic Design program were evaluated by professionals in the industry. Only one student can be named Best Computer Artist. This honor went to Senn senior Maria Avila who accepted her award at the Art Institute of Chicago on May 24.
- The AVID Program was again awarded certification in its second year of eligibility.
- Armando Teliz, class of 2010, has been awarded the Overall Grand Prize in the Newhouse Architecture Competition for his entry in the division titled Replication: Hand-Rendering.
- Senn Newsletter
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Our mission is to foster growth, to improve reading and writing, and to help all students realize their full potential. Administration, faculty, staff, parents, partners, and community members will work together cooperatively to increase and improve educational opportunities for all Senn students, including those with special needs.
Senn is a school in which education is the first priority. Senn provides courses at various levels to suit its students. Senn is a school which helps students plan for their future. It has a strong core curriculum which provides help now so that students can be successful in the future.
Senn is a school which provides for partnerships and promotes communication among students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration. Senn is a school which gives students the opportunity for input. Participation is welcomed and appreciated at Senn.
Learning is a lifelong process. Senn offers students the opportunity to get an excellent education with a strong academic focus and to interact with others who are interested in their education as well as in enjoying high school to the fullest.
Senn is a neighborhood high school located in the Edgewater community on the northeast side of Chicago. Senn has a diverse student body that includes students from at least sixty countries and twenty-six states. Special programs and assemblies throughout the year celebrate our diversity and promote positive interaction among students.
The rigorous and challenging academic curriculum at Senn creates a learning environment that empowers all students to set high expectations for achievement. Faculty and staff follow clear and consistent guidelines which have been established to encourage students to accept responsibility for personal goals and to foster respect for all individuals. In addition to academics, Senn offers excitement and fun. There are many activities, clubs, and teams to meet diverse interests.
Nicholas Senn High School offers its students an excellent education and a wonderful place to grow and learn. I look forward to seeing you at Senn in the near future.
—Richard S. Norman
Principal
- Advancement Via Individual Determination
- The AVID Program is designed to provide academic support and to prepare students for college eligibility and success. This program emphasizes writing, inquiry, note-taking, tutoring, and parent-student commitment. AVID is currently used in more than 1600 school districts nationwide.
- Advanced Placement Courses
- AP courses provide college level academic work in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language, Calculus, Biology, US History, US Government and Politics, and Art with the opportunity to earn college credit while attending classes at Senn. AP courses are offered in school districts nationwide.
- ESL-Bilingual Program
- English as a Second Language and bilingual courses and services are available to meet the individual needs of English-language learners.
- National Defense Cadet Corps
- JROTC is a military-based leadership training program.
- Chicago Police & Firefighter Training Academy
- CPFTA offers training by police and firefighter personnel for students interested in pursuing careers in public safety.
- College Bridge
- Through the College Bridge program, qualified students enroll in college level courses at area colleges and universities to receive high school and college credit.
- International Baccalaureate
- The International Baccalaureate (IB) provides challenging programs that help students develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills they need to live, learn, and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Founded in 1968, the IB has sustained its reputation for high quality education for over 35 years. IB programs focus on international mindedness and on promoting a positive attitude towards learning. Collectively, they represent the best curricula from around the world. The IB now has programs in over 3000 schools in over 135 countries. Senn has been an authorized IB World School since 1999. Senn offers the IB Middle Years Program in the 9th and 10th grades and the IB Diploma Program in 11th and 12th grades.