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

Freshman Counselor

Ms. Gayle McKnight

gdmcknight@cps.edu

773-534-9007

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