Serving students in grades 9-12

Welcome to Perspectives Leadership Academy

Perspectives Leadership Academy (PLA) provides effective programs that develop our students into leaders of positive social change. PLA partners with professionals like EY to provide mentorship opportunities and the implementation of a strategic plan that infuses leadership development into all facets of the school.

Students at PLA have the opportunity to enhance their educational experience by providing AP classes, an accelerated pathway for high-achieving students, and Dual Enrollment in partnership with City Colleges.

For any questions, email enroll@pcsedu.org or call 773.358.6105.

Grades

9-12

Contact

773.358.6100

Annoucements

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

ERON POWELL

Senior Principal
Email

KARLA MORRIS

Assistant Principal of Instruction
Email

DARCY SCHARPF

Assistant Principal of Instruction
Email

SAMANTHA ONDER

Assistant Principal of Culture
Email

JASON WARE

Assistant Principal of Culture
Email

Deans

DOMINIQUE BOLDEN

11th grade Dean of Culture
Email

MICHAEL SMITH

9th grade Dean of Culture
Email

Instructional Leaders

SAVANNAH WRIGHT

Instructional Leader
Email

College Counseling & Programs

STEFAN FISHER

College Counselor
Email

JASMINE SELLARS

College Counselor
Email

WALTER GILLESPIE

Program Manager
Email

Administrative Support

ARTHUR BROWN

Security Guard
Email

STACY JOHNSON

Office Manager
Email

PAULETTE JORDAN

Head of Security
Email

RONALD MCBRIDE

Security Guard
Email

JAMIILA MEADOWS

Office Manager
Email

CHRISTOPHER SMITH

Security Guard
Email

Student Supports

BETTENA ARTIS ADAMS

Social Worker
Email

CHELSEA BROZOVICH

PLA Case Manager
Email

CHANDA HICKS

Paraprofessional
Email

TIA LOFTON

Paraprofessional
Email

TAMIKO LUCAS

Paraprofessional
Email

AMARIS PALMER

Paraprofessional
Email

CHAUNTENEY PRITCHETT

LBS Apprentice
Email

NEAL SCHUCH

Tech Case Manager
Email

ERIN TYRRELL

Interventionist/ Assessment Coordinator
Email

SHANTE’ WOODS-HEAD

Paraprofessional
Email

STEPHANIE YOUNG

Social Worker
Email

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

Varsity Girls Volleyball
Fall HS Cheer
MS Girls Volleyball
MS Flag Football
MS Volleyball

Winter

Varsity Girls Basketball
Sophomore Girls Basketball
Varsity Boys Basketball
Sophomore Boys Basketball
Freshmen Boys Basketball
Winter HS Cheer
MS Girls Basketball
MS Boys Basketball
MS Cheer

Spring

Varsity Boys Baseball
Varsity Girls Softball
Varsity Boys Track & Field
Varsity Girls Track & Field
MS Co-ed Softball
MS Girls Track
MS Boys Track

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.

My Perspective on A Disciplined Life
from Perspectives Charter Schools on Vimeo.