Serving students in grades 6-12

Rodney D. Joslin Campus

Perspectives Rodney D. Joslin campus provides a holistic approach to education, combining relevant and rigorous college preparatory curriculum with strong social emotional learning to prepare our students for college and for life. Located in South Loop, Joslin serves a diverse group of students from across the city in grades 6-12.

Joslin utilizes the city and region as a classroom to provide our students with real world and experiential learning opportunities. Joslin’s vibrant, small-school learning environment allows students to build on their educational experience through internships and electives like art, fitness, humanities, and STEM courses as well as an accelerated pathway for high-achieving students. Students begin to visit college campuses as early as 6th grade, and Dual Enrollment is offered in partnership with City Colleges’. Home of NBA All-Star, Anthony Davis, students can also participate in over 50 after school programs and athletic teams. Joslin provides the foundation for developing ethical leaders prepared for the 21st century.

Neighborhood

South Loop

Grades

6-12

Contact

312.225.7400

Announcements

Social Emotional Support

Are you a student or parent of a student that needs more social emotional support in school? Complete <<this form>> and a social emotional specialist will follow up with you within 48 hours.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

Pay School Fees Online!

Use the following portal to create an account (if you have not already), and keep track of and pay any school fee balances. Simply enter your student’s school ID number, and your account will be synced. If you have any questions, please email businessoffice@pcsedu.org or call 773-358-6105.

Student Resources

Registration Documents

NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the District must provide students with disabilities with appropriate special education and related services to address their educational needs. If your student receives related services from the District through their Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) document, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, nursing services, and speech and language therapy, you may request copies of related service logs developed and maintained by the District for your child. These related service logs include information regarding the type and duration of related services administered to your child.

For a copy of your procedural safeguards, please click here: Procedural Safeguards SY23-24.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s special education services, please contact Amy Gambrel agambrel@pcsedu.org 312-604-2200.

For more information, click here: cps.edu/nondiscrimination

Leadership

DORIENNE CANADA-PENDLETON

Resident Principal
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RODNINA SIMS-TATE

Assistant Principal
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Deans

DANIELLE JEFFERSON

Dean of A Disciplined Life
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PATRICK KELLER

Dean of A Disciplined Life
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MARCELUS PHELPS

Senior Dean of Culture
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EMMANUEL TILLMAN

Dean of A Disciplined Life
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Administrative Support

SEDALIA ALLEN

Office Manager
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MONICA ALLEYNE

Administrative Assistant
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EMMANUEL TILLMAN

Security Guard
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Instructional Leaders

MIISHA DRUMMOND

Instructional Leader

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FERIHA KAZMI

Instructional Leader

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Student Supports

QIANA GILLESPIE

Assistant Director of Programs & Enrichment
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SHANIECE GOODLOW

School Psychologist
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RAY GREGORY

Interventionist
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RAINE HON

Paraprofessional
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KRISTA KLUND

Specialized Services Social Worker
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JANET LEE

Case Manager
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KESHAWNA PRIMER

Paraprofessional
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ALEX SCHWARTZ

Social Worker
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RHONDA WOODS

Paraprofessional
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Post – Secondary Planning

MARTHA WADE

Associate Counselor
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KISHA WILSON

Assistant Director of Post-Secondary Planning
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Athletics

The athletic program focuses on building character while fostering competitive excellence.  Research shows that Perspectives student-athletes have higher attendance rates, better academic performance, and fewer discipline issues.

Fall

HS Girls Volleyball
MS Flag Football

Winter

MS Girls Basketball
MS Boys Basketball

Spring

MS Softball
MS Girls Track
MS Boys Track
Varsity Girls Soccer (co-op)

Enroll Today!

Enrolling students from 6th -12th grades. Perspectives has 5 schools located in three campuses in Chicago’s southside neighborhoods of Bronzeville, South Loop, and Auburn Gresham.

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