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Second Chance

About Second Chance

Block Scheduling

During each nine-week quarter, students are enrolled in four double blocks and a mini-lab period. The block schedule creates more time in the classroom for longer-term projects, individual attention, and in-depth attention to material.

Rules & Expectations

Our school uniform consists of the purple polo shirt with school logo and any type of pants.  Students are allowed to wear blue jeans to school.

Graduation Requirements

PECHS is a Chicago Public School and students must complete the minimum required 24 credits to graduate. These requirements include:

  • 4 years of English
    • 1.00 credit in English I
    • 1.00 credit in English II
    • 1.00 credit in English III or African American Literature
    • 1.00 credit in English IV or Latin American Literature
  • 3 years of Social Studies
    • 1.00 credit in World Studies
    • 1.00 credit in United States History
    • .50 credits in Civics
    • .50 credits in other Social Studies
  • 3 years of Science
    • 1.00 credit in Physics
    • 1.00 credit in Biology
    • 1.00 credit in Chemistry
  • 3 years of Mathematics
    • 1.00 credit in Algebra
    • 1.00 credit in Geometry
    • 1.00 credit in Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry
  • 2 years of Foreign Language
  • 2 years of Fine Arts (Art and Music);
  • 2 years of Physical Education, Health, and/or R.O.T.C.
  • Remaining credits may be Elective and Career courses.

Other Graduation Requirements (non-credit):

  • Financial Education
  • Driver Education
  • PL 195 Test (Constitution)
  • Civics Service Learning Project
  • Other Service Learning Project
  • SAT Exam
  • Financial Aid Applicaiton
  • Learn.Plan.Succeed. Profile
  • 3 College Applications

Accelerated Path to Graduation and Credit Recovery

  • Online/Distance Learning Opportunities through "FuelEd Learning"
  • CPS Evening or Saturday School
  • CPS Summer School
  • Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Courses at Kennedy King College
  • Enrollment in AP Courses when available
  • When approved, "American School of Correspondence" courses

Service Learning

All CPS students are required to participate in two service-learning projects prior to graduation.

  • One project must be "Civics Service Learning Project" completed during a student's Civics Course.
  • The other project can be completed in any other course.

Achievements and Recognition

Coming soon!

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