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Dunbar Vocational Career Academy
Freshman Orientation
July 27, 2015
Administrators
Principal Assistant Principals
Mr. Morrow Ms. AlexanderMr. Crump
Freshman Academy Team Members
Coordinator
Ms. Lee
sslee@cps.edu
Teachers
English Ms. Gee
Algebra Mr. Whitcomb
Algebra Ext. Mr. Brooks
History Mr. Fiksdal
Science Mrs. Alvarez
Reading Mrs. Beverly
Diverse Learners Mrs. Muhammad
Counselors
Mrs. Banks-Lincoln – TV Broadcast, Cosmetology Mr. Evans – Auto Body & Auto
Technology Medical, Allied Health
Ms. Gomez – Culinary Arts, Hospitality
Ms. McKnight – Architect Design, Carpentry
PlumbingPost Secondary Coach – Mrs. Sandifer-
Horton
Freshman YearCompletion Requirements
Core Classes Non-Core Classes
English IAlgebraBiology
World Studies
P.E. I or ROTC IMusic or Art
Computer Readiness
3 1/2 credits earned each semester7 credits earned to be in good standing
Less than 5 credits classifies you as a demote
Attendance
Students are to attend school everyday that classes are in session and be on time.
Classes begin at 8:10 and ends at 3:16Arrive at 7:45 to be in class on time.
Your attendance greatly affects your grades.
Good Attendance = Good Grades!
Attendance Counts
• Be on time for school
• Attend all classes
• Talk to your teachers and ask for help if needed.
• Make academics your top priority.
Data provided by The Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago, July,2007
Time
8:10 to 9:52
9:57 to 10:47 9:57 to 10:47
2nd A 6th A
10:50 to 11:40 10:50 to 11:40
2nd B 6th B11:45 to 12:35 11:45 to 12:35
3rd A 7th A12:38 to 1:28 12:38 to 1:28
3rd B 7th B
1:33 to 2:23 1:33 to 2:23
4th A 8th A2:26 to 3:16 2:26 to 3:16
4th B 8th B
3:16 to 4:06
3:16
3:16
4 8
3
Student Dismissal
9th
Day B (Gold)
6
Day A (Blue)
11:45 to 1:28
29:57 to 11:40
9th
1 5
1:33 to 3:16
7
Teacher Dismissal
Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday
FRIDAY
4B 8B 9th 9th
7A
9:37 to 10:20 2A 6A
BL 1 BL 5
12:45 to 1:28
1:31 to 2:14
TimeFriday
A B
2:14 Student Dismissal2:14 Teacher Dismissal
8:10 to 9:32
2:14 to 2:50
11:57 to 12:40 3B 7B
4A 8A
10:23 to 11:06 2B 6B
11:11 to 11:54 3A
Check Your Grades and Attendance
Username Password
Access the Student and Parent Portal at: https://www.parent.cps.k12.il.us
First Initial, Middle Initial, Last Name Cps + Student ID #
Graduation Requirements
4 credits of English3 credits of Math3 credits of Science3 credits of Social Studies2 credits of (the same) World Language2 credits of P.E. or ROTC2 credits of Fine Arts5 credits of CTE shop2 credits of Electives26 Credits Total
Non-Credit Requirements
• Driver’s Education• Public Law 195• Consumer Education• 40 Service Learning Hours• ACT Exam• FAFSA Completion• Postsecondary readiness
REACH Assessments
Measures baseline and growth of information covered throughout the year
Given in English I and Algebra I classes
Testing will be at the beginning and end of the year
PARCC Exam
Measures student progress toward new Illinois
learning standards
All Freshmen take this exam
Students will test online in English I and Algebra I
Testing will be in the spring of the year
Discipline
All students are governed by the CPS Uniform Discipline Code.
Student Code of Conduct booklets will be distributed at a later date.
Important Dates To Remember
Progress Report Distribution
Q1 on October 9, 2015 Q3 on March 11, 2016Q2 on January 8, 2015 Q4 on May 20, 2016
Parent Teacher Conferences
Q1 on Thursday, November 19, 2015 Q3 on Thursday, April 14, 2015 Report Card Distribution
Q2 on February 11,2016Q4 on June 21, 2016
Mercy-Dunbar Health Center
Located on the second floor of the school
A variety of services are available
Staffed by: A Physician A Clinical Social Worker Nurse Practitioners A Health Promotion Specialist Administrative Staff
A signed parent/guardian consent form on file is required
Call 312-225-6592 for an appointment
DRESS CODE
• Black polo shirts
• Khaki colored pants
• Any color shoes but no flip-flops or thongs
• Present cleanliness, and neatness at all
times
• Uniforms must be worn each day.
Gym Uniform
The DVCA Gym Uniform must be worn
to all PE classes
• Navy shorts and a Gold T-shirt
• Athletic Shoes
School Fees
$165 - Activity Fee, Lab Fee, Student ID, School Lock, Personal Supplies (Cash or Money Order Only)
$25 - Gym (PE) Suit ( Separate Money Order or Cash)$50 -Yearbook (Optional – Separate Money Order or Cash)$3 - Bus Cards (Separate Money Order or Cash)$15 - Uniform Shirt (Separate Money Order or Cash)$25 – Uniform Hooded Sweatshirts (Separate Money Order or Cash)
Keys to Student Success
• Be in school everyday• Take your binder to every class• Take responsibility for your work• Be organized• Create a study plan• Be prepared• Have a positive attitude • Take ownership of your education• Communicate with your teachers• Be respectful and open to differences
Resources
http://chooseyourfuture.org/high-school
http://chooseyourfuture.org/freshman-year
http://chooseyourfuture.org/fresh-start-guide-book-freshmen