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News & Announcements

WELCOME!
Welcome to the new John Marshall Metropolitan High School website. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, Marshall High School will enter its first year of a comprehensive, school turnaround process. We are extremely excited about the great things to come at Marshall.
MISSION STATEMENT

"Our mission is to provide all students with a quality education, including effective communication, critical thinking, and relationship building skills"
VISION STATEMENT

"The vision is to ensure that all students are prepared to be productive citizens in our global society"
2010-2011 Asbestos Management Plan Notification
The 2011 Abestos Three Year Re-Inspection has been completed at Marshall High School, following the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E and is available for your review in the main office of the school and/or by clicking on the above link. (click link for additional details)
WELCOME BACK MARSHALL METRO HIGH SCHOOL
Marshall Administration would like to welcome our students and staff back to begin the 2012 school year!!


Holiday Break Ends: Friday, January 6, 2012

Students Return to Class: Monday, January 9, 2012
LSC - Local School Council Meeting
Date: January 17, 2011
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Marshall Metro - Ambercrombie Room 129
Parent and Community Meeting - Good Food -
Parents, Alumni, Staff, and Community Members please join us for our first Monthly Parent and Community Meeting of 2012! Participate in a Q&A Session and find out what Marshall has planned for 2012.

When: Tuesday, January 17, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Marshall H.S. Room 129
Watch for Marshall's School Based Health Clinic
Soon To Come.......

The school based clinic will provide mental and healthcare services. In collaboration with Circle Family Health Care Network, Marshall will soon offer patient-centered programs and services dedicated to assessing your medical, nutritional, physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Health Care Programs offering primary care services which serve you with respect; treat the whole person, and listen to your unique concerns.
Afterschool Tutoring/Homework Center
Parents/guardians, if you know your student is failing or suspect as much, please encourage your student to attend The Homework Center. The parent portal is available to track your child’s grades (counselors can assist you to set up your account.) The Homework Center will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, from 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The location is Marshall’s library on the second floor. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Brown at 773-534-6478. Click the above link for further details....
Pathway to Accelerated Student Success (PASS) Program at Marshall

Work your way back through a new program from the Chicago Public Schools that combines small-group instruction and online coursework and provides students with valuable life skills and work-force training at Marshall High School.

PASS will reduce dropout rates and increase dropout re-entry and retention by providing a comprehensive and integrated system of interventions and supports in four basic domains: identification and diagnosis, effective and relevant instruction; behavioral interventions and social supports; and student, family, and community involvement.

For additional informational regarding this program and how to get your student involved, see Mrs. Dionne Kirksey, Institute Director, Room 310A, Marshall Metro. H.S. (Click Link for additional details)
Who Is the CITY YEAR TEAM at Marshall?

The City Year team at Marshall works specifically with freshmen students in the core classes of Algebra, Biology, English & World Studies, providing in-classroom support for teachers and differentiated instruction for students, with one corps member present per class period. We also support school-run initiatives to improve behavior and attendance, lead after school clubs, and host several of our own school-wide activities and events such as rallies, contests, & family engagement nights throughout the year.

To find out more about what City Year, check out our website at: http://www.cityyear.org/chicago. Click link for additional information.
GREEN LUNGS 2011 Program at Marshall Metro

Students participating in an After School Matters program at Marshall High School called Green Lungs 2011 are nearing completion of a food stand. This food stand has features that are sustainable such as recycled concrete, rain water catchment, natural ventilation and a durable metal roof. Future additions may include living wall panels and a solar electrical energy demonstration unit. Food that will be distributed at the food stand will be grown only a few steps away. (Click Link for more details....)
Marshall's Horticultural Team Wins 3rd Place in the 55th Annual Mayor's Landscape Awards
Congratulations! The JMMHS' Garden has been awarded 3rd Place in the Schools - Region 2 Category of the 55th Annual Mayor's Landscape Awards Program. The effort they have given through tending our landscape represents a significant commitment to our neighborhood and the whole city. Gardens and other green spaces help improve air quality, utilize rainwater and make Chicago a beautiful place to live. Congratulations again on this great achievement!
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Principal’s Message

Dear Marshall Student Body,

On behalf of the Administrative Team and Marshall's Faculty and Staff, I welcome you! I look forward to an exciting, challenging, and productive 2011-2012 school year. Students, please prepare yourselves to enter into John Marshall Metropolitan High School with a renewed spirit and the excitement of a new school, and school year. The Marshall staff is eagerly awaiting you. The administration endeavors to develop and retain the best educators in the country. They are a committed and dedicated staff that will offer you the quality education you deserve.

Marshall High School will provide a curriculum that is challenging. The curriculum will offer students a variety of learning experiences and various hands-on activities. Success takes commitment in time and effort to get the most from the education students are privileged to receive. Students who succeed at Marshall develop good habits of mind and body.

Progress Is Always In Motion!!! Be prepared to attend school every day. This means being prepared and on time for each and every class. Be an active participant in all classes. Complete all classroom assignments and be prepared for homework every day. Be knowledgeable of the number of credits you have earned and the number of credits you need to meet graduation requirements. Be respectful of all rules and regulations of Marshall High School and Chicago Public Schools. Be respectful of all Marshall staff. Keep your parents informed and involved of activities and conferences throughout the school year.

Students are encouraged to become familiar with the John Marshall Metropolitan High School Website at www.marshallmetrohighschool.org. It is the clearinghouse for all school information. School events, schedules, homework, teacher profiles, and other extremely important school information are posted on the website.

Finally, please take a look at the one page document about the importance of the freshman year. We need you in school every day to ensure you stay on track to graduate. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 773.534.6455 or 773.841.3466 cell.

Sincerely,
Kenyatta Stansberry
Kenyatta Stansberry, Principal

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Calendar

Professional Development Day - No Class
Date: 1/27/2012
Location: Marshall High School
Peer Tutoring - Afterschool
Date: 1/27/2012
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Marshall Metro - Cafeteria
Peer Tutoring - Afterschool
Date: 1/30/2012
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Marshall Metro - Cafeteria
Peer Tutoring - Afterschool
Date: 1/31/2012
Time: 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: Marshall Metro - Cafeteria
Report Card Distribution Day - Second Marking Period
Date: 2/1/2012
Location: Marshall High School