Rickover's Summer Reading Program
Once again, Rickover cadets will have the opportunity to develop independence in reading and study skills while improving their vocabulary by participating in the Rickover Summer Reading Program. Rickover cadets can choose from a list of books selected by the Social Science teachers & NJROTC instructors. The books should be read during the summer and in September, can earn credit for the first assignments of these courses if they successfully complete a simple quiz to show proof of reading.
Please click on this article to view the Summer Program Parent letter and the list of books offered for this program. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cleary at mcleary@cps.edu.
We at Rickover wish you all a safe and learning summer!
Honors Biology Summer Reading Requirement
For students who will be in Honors Biology during the 2010-2011 school year, attached is a letter from Mrs. Palmer discussing your Summer Reading assignment. Please read the attachment for more information.
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Palmer at papalmer@cps.edu.
The Saturday, July 24th run was cancelled because of the weather. Our Thursday afternoon runs continue..on Thursday, July 29th, Road Scholars should be at the school at 3:45pm for a 3 mile run. It is important for everyone to be at this Thursday's run because you will get all the details for the race on Sunday!! There will not be a Saturday run on the 31st.
For Sunday, August 1st Half Marathon, plan to be at the school by 4:45am; the bus will leave around 5:00am.
For more information contact Mr. Kohl at kkohl@cps.edu.
Also, click on the Road Scholars link to see the running schedule for the summer.
Way to go, Rickover Graduates!!
With just 2 graduating classes to date, Rickover cadets are showing their drive and determination to succeed beyond Rickover walls. The Classes of 2009 and 2010 have earned over $3.8 million in scholarship money.
In addition, the Class of 2010 has added new names to the list of colleges that have accepted RNA students (please click to see list).
Bravo Zulu RNA Graduates! You continue to make us proud!!
Hey Class of 2009 Graduates ~
How was your first year of college?
Got any good and interesting news?
Any tips for future freshmen on how to succeed in their first year of college?
Please send your good news, your suggestions or stories about your college experience to Mrs. Kohl at ckohl@cps.edu so they can be put on the school's website! Don't forget to keep in touch with Rickover!!
Information needed from 2009 Graduates
In order to determine how our high school curriculum prepared you for college, we are requesting some information. The information we are requesting is your final grades from the following classes:
>Freshman English >Freshman History >Freshman Math >Freshman Science
If you attended college this past school year, please list your college, the name of the class, and the grade you received. This information will help us evaluate the success of our curriculum.
Please e-mail this information to Mr. Biela at mjbiela@cps.k12.il.us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Kohl at ckohl@cps.edu.
Serving 33 years in the Navy, Vice Admiral Daly returns to Chicago to visit Rickover Naval Academy. Throughout his visit, Vice Admiral Daly was glad to see that Rickover had strong structure and a good curriculum. In addition, Vice Admiral Daly believed that Rickover is a school within a school that serves a special purpose: this special purpose being that cadets are exposed to the military concept without the pressure of joining the military. Vice Admiral Daly liked that about Rickover and loved the fact that the structure of our school is based on teamwork and discipline.
Lastly, before Vice Admiral Daly's departure, he wanted to share some advice with the cadets. He said, "Use your time well, do not think to yourself, I am just in high school...aspire to be excellent. Remember life is about choices, the more excellent you are the better choices you make. More doors will open for you when you are excellent."
Thank you for your visit, Vice Admiral Daly.
Important June Dates at Rickover
The following is a list of important June dates at Rickover:
Tuesday, June 15 - ALL lockers must be cleaned by 3pm
Wednesday, June 16 - Commencement Ceremony in Auditorium, beginning at 4pm
Thursday, June 17 - Non-Attendance day for students
Friday, June 18 - Last Day of School (9-9:30am)
Vice Admiral Ferguson walked into Rickover's hallways for the first time on June 2nd and was very impressed with the opportunities that Rickover is giving to the cadets. He believed that Rickover is making people better leaders and once they leave, they will be ready for the real world. During his visit, Vice Admiral Ferguson met Rickover cadets and staff, toured the building, visited classrooms and then gave a speech to the cadets before the Senior Bell Ceremony. An important comment that Vice Admiral Ferguson made to the cadets was, "Focus on academics and be a person of integrity and hard work. The world will reward a person of willingness, willingnes to do things outside of their comfort zone." Vice Admiral Ferguson also was able to practice his pitching motion with Cadet Meisels because he was throwing out the first pitch at the Sox game that night.Thank you, Vice Admiral Ferguson, for taking the time to visit Rickover.
Congratulations RNA Drum and Bugle !!!
The Rickover band has won first place in the C division at the 2010 Citywide Drum and Bugle competition. This is Rickover's second consecutive title. Great Job SeaDragons!!
Also, the Rickover Band will be appearing in the Mayor's 2010 Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29th. Look for us on ABC Channel 7!!!
Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy Address: 5900 North Glenwood Avenue Chicago, IL 60660
Tel: 773-534-2890 Fax: 773-534-2895
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gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability in its
educational program or employment policies and practices. Inquiries
concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of
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