Dunbar Vocational Career Academy
Sophomore Orientation
August 18, 2011
AdministratorsPrincipal Assistant Principals
Dr. Covington Mr. Crump Mrs. Lynch
CounselorsMrs. Banks-Lincoln
Mr. EvansMs. Gomez
Ms. LeeMs. McKnight
Post Secondary Coach – Mr. Gorham
Beginning Sophomore Requirements
Core Classes Non-Core ClassesEnglish IAlgebraBiology
World Studies
P.E. I or ROTC IMusic or Art
Computer Readiness
7 credits earned to be in good standing
5 credits minimal for sophomore status4 credits or less classifies you as a demote
Sophomore Year Completion Requirements
7 Sophomore Credits Earned
7 Freshman Credits Earned14 Credits Earned if in Good Standing
Attendance
Students are to attend school everyday that classes are in session and be 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
Check Your Grades and Attendance
Username Password
Access the Student Portal at: https://www.student.cps.k12.il.us
First Initial, Middle Initial, Last Name Cps + Student ID #
Graduation Requirements4 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 Electives
26 Credits Total
PLAN Exam
All sophomores take this exam
It’s a good indicator of your probable ACT scoring ability
(the ACT Exam is a graduation requirement)
Testing will be at the end of September
Discipline
All students are governed by the CPS Uniform Discipline Code.
Student Code of Conduct booklets will be distributed at a later date.
DRESS CODE
• Royal blue polo shirts• Khaki colored pants
• Black, brown, or
white shoes• Present cleanliness, and neatness at all
times
Uniforms must be worn each day.
School Fees$25 General Activity Fee (Money Order Only)
$10 Student ID (Money Order Only)
$40 Yearbook (Separate Money Order)
$5 Bus Cards (Cash)
$5 School Lock (Cash)
Keys to Student Success • Be in school everyday• Take responsibility for your work• Be organized• Use your agenda• 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