Jones College Prep High School
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700 S. State Street Chicago, Illinois 60605 United States |
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School type | Public Secondary Magnet |
Established | 1938 |
School district | Chicago Public Schools |
CEEB Code | 140905[1] |
Principal | Paul J. Powers |
Grades | 9-12 |
Gender | Coed |
Enrollment | 1,673 (2015–16)[2] |
Campus type | Urban |
Color(s) | Navy Blue White |
Athletics conference | Chicago Public League |
Mascot | Eagles |
Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
Website | jonescollegeprep |
William Jones College Preparatory High School (commonly known as Jones College Prep) is a public 4–year selective enrollment high school located in the Printer's Row neighborhood located in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. Jones is operated by the Chicago Public Schools district. Jones was named one of “America’s Best High Schools” for 2010 by Newsweek magazine. The school was formerly known as Jones Metropolitan High School of Business and Commerce, Jones Commercial High School, and Jones Academic Magnet. It adopted its current name and focus on college preparatory education in 1998.[4]
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Academics
The school is a selective enrollment high school based on test scores that offers 20 advanced placement courses in addition to a rigorous curriculum focused on the school's mission statement for the 'Grad at Grad.'[5]
Athletics
Jones competes in the Chicago Public League (CPL) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).[6] For gym and field athletics, Jones used the former Near North High School building located at 1450 N. Larrabee Avenue from it's closing in 2001 until Jones new building opened in 2014.[7] In 2012, Jones' boys cross country team won the IHSA 2A state title.[8]
Awards and recognition
In 2007, Jones College Prep was awarded a Gold Medal from U.S. News & World Report in their issue of the top 100 high schools in the nation based on college readiness, and in 2006 received the Blue Ribbon award from the Department of Education.[9][10] Jones was recognized as one of “America’s Best High Schools” by U.S. News & World Report and was ranked in the top 100 high schools in 2010. Jones ranked in the “Top 10” among Illinois public high schools on the PSAE state assessment (2008 and 2009).[11]
Student life
Student body and clubs
The student body at JCP is a diverse selection of students from throughout the City of Chicago.[12] Jones College Prep offers more than sixty different extra-curricular clubs and activities such as: African American Club, ALAS (Assoc. of Latin American Students),Dance Team, Spirit Squad, Asian American Club, The Alpha Gents/Gems (Youth Leadership Organization), Slam Team (Poetry Club), Debate, Gay/Straight Alliance, Gospel Choir, International Thespian Society, Math Team, WEJam Vocal Jazz Choir, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Model UN, Jewish Club, Chess Club, Robotics, and many others.
Student publications
Jones College Prep has had two student run newspapers: State & Harrison, first published in 2004, is targeted at parents, teachers and alumni, but has been on hiatus since its last published edition in June 2007. The other, more widely read paper is The Eagles Eye, centers around student affairs and news and began publication in 1998. Prior to the 2006-2007 school year, the Eagle's Eye was published monthly; however, due to severe changes in the classes concerned with producing the paper, irregularity in production has ensued. Students enrolled in the Newspaper: Journalism course primarily work on the paper in the class itself. Since 2005, the school's literary magazine, "The Litmag," has showcased student submitted poetry, artwork and stories. Submissions for Litmag are taken for much of the school year culminating in one anthology published at the end of the school year. Another course at Jones produces and publishes the school yearbook. All students receive the yearly publication as the fee is included in registration.
Notable alumni
- Chance the Rapper (Chancelor Bennett) – 2011, hip-hop artist.[13]
References
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- ↑ Chicago Public Schools: Jones College Prep
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ History. Jones College Prep.
- ↑ Jones College Prep
- ↑ IHSA Chicago(Jones)
- ↑ Jones College Prep: Athletics
- ↑ Boys state cross-country | York, Jones take team titles
- ↑ http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2006/public-high-schools.pdf
- ↑ Best High Schools Rankings | Top High Schools | US News
- ↑ Jones College Prep
- ↑ Jones College Prep High School in Chicago, Illinois (IL) - Test Results, Rating, Ranking, Grades, Scores, Classes, Enrollment, Teachers, Students, and Report Card
- ↑ CMJ 2012 Artist Q&A: Chance The Rapper