Dunbar Vocational Career Academy

Sophomore Orientation

August 18, 2011

Administrators

Principal Assistant Principals

Dr. Covington Mr. Crump Mrs. Lynch

Counselors

Mrs. Banks-Lincoln

Mr. EvansMs. Gomez

Ms. LeeMs. McKnight

Post Secondary Coach – Mr. Gorham

Beginning Sophomore Requirements

Core Classes Non-Core Classes

English 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 status

4 credits or less classifies you as a demote

Sophomore Year Completion

Requirements

7 Sophomore Credits Earned

7 Freshman Credits Earned

14 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 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 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