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AIR FORCE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLCPT YASHIKA TIPPETT-EGGLESTON, PRINCIPAL/ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT

TBD, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALCHIEF RAYMOND SMITH, INTERIM COMMANDANT

DENISE LOVE, DEAN OF STUDENTS

AFAHS STUDENT HANDBOOK

2017 - 2018

INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, AND SERVICE“SOARING HIGH, MAKING MARKS and COLLEGE BOUND”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Welcome ..........................................................................................3

II. AFAHS Mission & Vision................................................................4

III. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps…………. ..........4

IV. AFAHS Cadet Creed & Motto..........................................................4

V. Contact Page.....................................................................................5

VI. Bell Schedule....................................................................................6

VII. Dress Code/Schedule........................................................................7

VIII. Dress Code/Violation Policy.............................................................8

IX. Formation..........................................................................................9

X. Class Entry........................................................................................9

XI. Discipline .......................................................................................11

XII. Graduation Requirements...............................................................14

XIII. Grading Scale..................................................................................16

XIV. GPA Calculation.............................................................................17

XV. Student Portal & Parent Portal........................................................18

XVI. Sports/Clubs/Organizations............................................................26

XVII. AFAHS Website.............................................................................26

XVIII. Notes...............................................................................................27

XIX. Acknowledgement..........................................................................29

XX. Calendar..........................................................................................30

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I am delighted to welcome you to the Air Force Academy High School where we are “Soaring High, Making Marks and are College-Bound!”

The Air Force Academy High School offers an excellent education for students who are serious about succeeding in our global society. Core values, the Air Force military model, and principles underpin a dynamic, safe and positive learning environment and our students are given every opportunity to achieve personal excellence.

We have high expectations for all Air Force Academy Cadets. We expect them to learn, be courteous, positive, and fully engaged in all aspects of school life. From their first year in high school, our cadets are encouraged and required to demonstrate leadership and participate in a service learning project. It is rewarding to witness them developing self-efficacy and confidence as they adapt to the structure and discipline of the military model.

Our first priority is academic success. We frequently review teaching and learning modules, to ensure that the very best pedagogy and approaches are employed. High expectations apply to all students regardless of their college or career choice after graduation. As a college preparatory academy, all of our students will be encouraged and prepared to attend college. We care about the “whole” child and do our best to nurture all aspects of their development.

Air Force Academy is a wonderful place for students from diverse backgrounds to grow educationally, get involved, and have a meaningful high school experience. In every way that schools are measured academically, the Air Force Academy is soaring high. We strive to create an environment where each and every student is given the attention necessary to achieve his/her individual success.All of this is made possible by strong partnerships that are developed with our parents, community partners and Chicago Public Schools. Again, I welcome you to the Air Force Academy. I look forward to serving as your principal and providing you the best I have to offer. I also want to thank you in advance for the commitment you will make to ensure you have an outstanding high school career. Together, along with our teachers, staff, parents, and all other stakeholders we will continue to soar high, make marks, and you will be college-ready and college-bound!

Go Soaring Falcons!

Sincerely,

CPT Yashika Tippett-EgglestonPrincipal/Academy Superintendent

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of the Air Force Academy High School is to recognize and develop the full intellectual and social potential of all staff and cadets. The AFAHS offers a comprehensive and

rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on Aerospace Science, Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. We offer a safe, disciplined and structured environment

where cadets, parents, staff and the community are partners in the educational process. Following the United States Air Force culture of integrity, service, and excellence, AFAHS will graduate

cadets who are prepared to succeed in our global society.

AFAHS VISION

The Air Force Academy High School will be the elite college preparatory military academy high school in Chicago Public Schools. AFAHS will graduate goal-orientated, technologically literate,

analytical leaders who will have the necessary tools to graduate college, compete in a diverse marketplace, and become productive citizens in our global society.

AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS

The AFJROTC mission is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in

citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. The AFJROTC program is grounded in the

Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied

flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY CADET CREED

I am an Air Force Academy High School Cadet. I have potential. I am a partner in my own education and take responsibility for my own actions. I will graduate from high school and

succeed in college. I will be a productive citizen in our global society as a person of integrity, service, and excellence. I am an Air Force Academy High School Cadet.

AFAHS MOTTO

“Soaring High, Making Marks and College-Bound”

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLLeadership Team: 2017-2018

Principal CPT Yashika Tippett-EgglestonAssistant Principal TBDCommandant (Interim) Chief Raymond Smith, (Ret)Administrative Support Team Mr. Juan Ortiz (Main Office)

Mrs. Eloina Aviles: (Registrar) Ms. Milly Castro (Attendance) Ms. Janeen Logan (Parent &

Community Liaison) Head of Security Mr. Edward RobinsonScheduler Ms. Melanie Vaughn Athletic Director Ms. Denise LoveOperations Manager Premium Business Services (SSC)Counseling Department Mr. John Kane &

Ms. Ashley SpencerInstructional Lead (ILT) Ms. Kerry Maxwell/Pat StapletonEnglish Department Chair Ms. K. PlylerMath Department Chair Ms. M. VaughnScience Department Chair Ms. K. MaxwellSocial Studies Department Chair Mr. Mike VollingerMusic/World Language Department Chair (FAWL) Mr. A. Jones Music Department Chair

Chief Engineer Mr. Sam Guerrero

Food Service Manager Ms. Gloria Porter

Grade Level Leads Mr. Josh Shaffer (9th) Dr. G. Peavy (10th)

Shared (11th) Ms. Allena Robinson (12th)

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

BELL SCHEDULES 2017-2018Model 4/Early Dismissal Day

Students have seven 51-minute instructional periods, one 51-minute lunch four days per week and seven 44-minute instructional periods and one 44-minute lunch period one day per week, which starts later or ends earlier than the other four scheduled days.

Teachers have five 51-minute instructional periods, two 51-minute preparation periods and one 51-minute lunch four days per week and five 44-minute instructional periods, two 44-minute preparation periods and one 44-minute lunch one day per week.

4-Days (M, T, Th, Fr) 1-Day (W)

Start Time

End Time Min

Student Day

Teacher Day

Start Time

End Time Min

Student Day

Teacher Day

7:45 8:36 0:51 Period 1 Instruct 7:45 8:29 0:44 Period 1 Instruct8:36 8:41 0:05 Transition 8:29 8:34 0:05 Transition8:41 9:32 0:51 Period 2 Prep 8:34 9:20 0:44 Period 2 Prep9:32 9:37 0:05 Transition 9:20 9:25 0:05 Transition9:37 10:28 0:51 Period 3 Instruct 9:25 10:09 0:44 Period 3 Instruct

10:28 10:33 0:05 Transition 10:09 10:14 0:05 Transition10:33 11:24 0:51 Period 4 Instruct 10:14 10:58 0:44 Period 4 Instruct11:24 11:29 0:05 Transition 10:58 11:03 0:05 Transition11:29 12:20 0:51 Period 5 Lunch 11:03 11:47 0:44 Period 5 Lunch12:20 12:25 0:05 Transition 11:47 11:52 0:05 Transition12:25 1:16 0:51 Period 6 Instruct 11:52 12:36 0:44 Period 6 Instruct1:16 1:21 0:05 Transition 12:36 12:41 0:05 Transition1:21 2:13 0:51 Period 7 Prep 12:41 1:25 0:44 Period 7 Prep2:13 2:18 0:05 Transition 1:25 1:30 0:05 Transition2:18 3:09 0:51 Period 8 Instruct 1:30 2:14 0:44 Period 8 Instruct

BELOW IS HOW FLEX PD TIME WILL BE USED WITH THIS SCHEDULE

.2:14 2:30 0:16 Trans2:30 3:25 0:55 PD 14 wks*

Minute Summary:

Student Mins

(4 Days)

Student Mins

(1 Day)

Total Student

Mins

Teacher Mins

(4-Days)

Teacher Mins

(1-Day)

Total Teacher

MinsInstruct 357 308 1736 255 220 1240Prep 102 88 496Lunch 51 44 248 51 44 248Transition 35 35 175 35 35 175

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Total 443 387 2159 443 387 2159

DRESS CODE AND UNIFORM REGULATIONS

Refer to the AFJROTC Cadet Uniform and Award Guide for proper uniform wear and all issues regarding hair, jewelry and other body modifications.

Three days of the week all Cadets will wear the AFJROTC uniforms consisting of either Long Sleeve Blues (with or without Service Dress Coat) or Short Sleeve Blues. Polo/Khaki pants will be worn one day of the week. Additionally, the Physical Fitness (PT) uniform will be worn once a week.

This is the current schedule:

Monday - Wednesday -Long Sleeve Blues or Short Sleeve Blues (All)-

Thursday -Long Sleeve Blues with Service Dress Coat (All)

Friday - Physical Fitness Clothes (All)

Demerits should be issued/recorded during class entry into your classroom, ideally by your Class Leader, no later than during roll call! Use the recording forms provided by JROTC and submit to LtCol. Benz by Friday PM formation of each school week. JROTC takes it from there. All questions or issues regarding uniform policy should be directed to the Commandant or to a JROTC staff member.

AFAHS UNIFORM CONSEQUENCE POLICY

Violations can be broken into 3 main categories:CLASS I: MAJORCadet is not in any manner of AFAHS wear, e.g. street clothes.CONSEQUENCE: In-school suspension. Should be caught by Security or JROTC Instructor. Cadet cannot and should not be admitted to class without a Uniform Exception Pass, which can only be issued by an authorized Administrator or JROTC Instructor.(UEPs issued only on days without ISS coverage)

CLASS II: INCORRECTCadet is wearing AFAHS apparel, but not the correct uniform for the day. Cadet missing items (e.g. polo and khakis on a “blues” day)CONSEQUENCE: Issue uniform demerit*, allow student into your class (additional consequences through JROTC)

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CLASS III: MINORCadet female hair is not up, or cadet is displaying inappropriate jewelry, piercings, wristbands, etc.

CONSEQUENCE: -Corrected after 1st request to comply: NO CONSEQUENCE-Corrected after 2nd request to comply: Demerit*

-Corrected after 3rd request to comply: Incident write-up (3-12), parent call home (now a defiance issue too, not just uniform)-Corrected after 4th request to comply: Security called, BEHAVIOR INCIDENT FORM completed if cadet is removed

FORMATION

Formation shall be conducted at the beginning of each lunch period

Cadets will form in the gym in their respective flightsAttendance shall be taken by a designated cadet or cadre memberAnnouncements may be given at this timeCadets will be dismissed for lunch based on formation performance (time to form up, attendance, honor flight status, behavior in formation etc)The JROTC staff has final say in dismissal timesUpon dismissal, cadets will proceed directly to the lunch room in single file on the right side of the hallCadets/flights demonstrating poor formation discipline may be held in the gym until the minimum time allotted for lunchFailure to attend formation will result in disciplinary actions and my result in eventual probation and transfer

CLASS ENTRY AND CLASSROOM LEADER

Upon entry each classroom cadets shall:1. Stand at attention behind their desk2. Their backpacks/books shall be on the floor3. The classroom shall be called to attention by the classroom leader4. Attendance will be taken5. Cadets will reply ONLY when their name is called6. The reply shall be ‘here ma’am/sir’

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7. Once attendance is taken the classroom leader and/or the teacher will direct you to be seated8. At the end of each class period, cadets will be called to attentionCadets may not leave until dismissed

EACH TEACHER WILL SELECT A CLASS LEADERThe term of this selection shall be a minimum of one weekThe classroom leader shall:

-Ensure they have the attendance roster from the teacher-Call the room to attention once the bell has rung-Take attendance once cleared by the teacher-Instruct the cadets to take their seats after attendance-At the end of class step to the front of the class-Call the class to attendance

-Dismiss the cadets once approved by the teacher

WHEN ENTERING CLASS

REMEMBER:

Enter as a single file

In the Blue(Stay on the blue section of the hallway)

Facing Forward(Stand behind your desk facing the front of the class)

ID’s out(ID must be displayed on the lanyard around neck)

No outerwear(ALL outerwear must be off before entering class)

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DISCIPLINE

DEAN’S OFFICEThe sole purpose of this office is to cultivate a safe, orderly and effective environment that promotes mutual respect and encourages citizenship. Our goal is to facilitate the development of our students to learn self-discipline and be responsible for their actions. Our disciplinary program follows the policies adopt-ed by the Chicago Board of Education‘s Student Code of Conduct.

DETENTIONThe purpose of the detention program is to provide a structured and intervening disciplinary program for students within the school as an alternative to out-of-school suspension. The program is not only a structured holding program, but a class that furthers the educational goals of the school. The goals of detentions are to establish and contribute to a safe and orderly learning environment by improving the attendance and classroom behavior of students.

STUDENT ID AND POLICY PROCEDUREAll students must wear a valid Air Force Academy I.D. displayed on a lanyard, chain or clipped to outer clothing above the waistline. The picture must be visible at all times. Students who lose their I.D must replace it immediately at the cost of $10.00. Temporary I.D cards are only good for daily usage at a cost of $1.00. Students will only be allowed three (3) Temp Ids. After that, that they must purchase a replacement ID for $10.00. Students caught not wearing an I.D. will be subject to disciplinary actions. Students participating in after-school activities must keep their I.D. cards with their belongings. I.D. cards will also be required to enter all special activities and sporting events

SUSPENSION (OSS - Out of School Suspension or ISS – In School Suspension) A student will receive a suspension if he/she has failed to uphold the rules and regulations of The Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools and Air Force Academy High School. The Administration and The Dean will work together to determine what level of suspension is appropriate. Students are remanded to the custody of their parents/guardian. Students are not permitted in the building on OSS days. If students do appear at school, they will be subject to criminal trespass proceedings, unless they have received prior permission from the administration. Students may not attend class, participate in any school activity or visit the school grounds of any Chicago Public School. Students will receive assignments during their OSS and are responsible for the completion of that work. OSS/ISS are counted as an excused absence.

FIGHTING

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Students involved in fighting will be subject to a suspension. Any student who initiates a fight with another may receive a more severe penalty, such as a greater number of day’s suspended or possible expulsion.

GAMBLINGNo games of chance may be played on school premises or at any school sponsored activity. Playing cards, dice or other types of gambling devices are not to be brought on school property.

GANGS AND SECRET SOCIETIESIllinois State Law prohibits any gang, secret fraternity or sorority of any kind in a public high school. Any student participating in activities related to any gang organization will be referred to the disciplinarian for possible suspension or expulsion.

*No student on school property or at any school activity: 1. Shall wear, possess, use, distribute or display any clothing, jewelry, emblem or any sign that identifies membership or affiliation in a gang. 2. Shall use any speech either verbal or non verbal (gestures or hand shakes) showing membership or affiliation in a gang. 3. Shall solicit any person for membership in a gang. 4. Mark on school property to affirm gang affiliation. Text or phone affiliates to gather at designated locations to affirm gang affiliation. If a student violates this policy, a conference will be arranged between the school administrator and the parent/guardian. The student may be suspended or recommended for expulsion.

WEAPONSA student, who uses, possesses controls or transfers a weapon or any object that can reasonably be considered or looks like a weapon, may be expelled from school. A weapon means possession, use, control or transfer of any (1) gun, rifle or shotgun (2) any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs or (3) look-alikes of any weapon as defined above.

CELLULAR PHONES AND ELECTRONIC ITEMSIt is important to remember that cell phone/electronic device usage is not permitted on school premises. At no time should you be found using any form of electronics (IPOD, MP3, cell phones, etc) during your instructional day. When found in violation of this policy, the item will be confiscated and logged in the main office. There are no exceptions to the rule!!! Once logged the parent/guardian on record can pick up the phone on Fridays from 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Devices will only be released during the set times (Friday’s only). At no time will the phone be released to a student! Students found in violation will be disciplined accordingly.

1st Offense: Parent/guardian has to pick up the phone from the main office (Identification must match the parent or guardian listed on Student Records)

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2nd Offense: Student will receive 1 day of Detention and parent must pick up phone from main office

3rd Offense: Student will receive 2 days of detention/1 day of out of school suspension and parent must have conference with the Administrative team

4th Offense: Student will be suspended for 3-5 days out of school and a meet-ing with the Administrative team

5th Offense: The phone will be confiscated and held until the last day of school

For offenses 1-3, the parent/guardian must pick up the phone from the main office. REFUSAL TO SUMBIT THE DEVICE WHEN FOUND IN VIOLATION WILL LEAD TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONAll students must scan in upon entering the building for the start of their school day. If a student does not have their ID, they must get a temporary ID before proceeding to class. Upon securing the temporary ID, the student is to proceed onto their class.

Tardy to School: Arrive Late/Stay Late Policy All students are expected to be on time to all classes. The tardy student is more disruptive to the class than the absent student. A student walking in late to class on a consistent basis demonstrating that they are not committed to the class will face consequences for such actions. Students that arrive after first period will be required to serve attendance recovery on the same day that first period was missed. Any student that fails to report to attendance recovery will be subject to progressive disciplinary actions.

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLSHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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Your high school education will open the door to countless possibilities in post-secondary education and the workforce. You will learn academics as well as marketable, practical skills.

Your core courses will emphasize the fundamental subject areas of English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Other courses available for you to take include World Language, Art, Music, Drafting, Physical Education/Health and ROTC. You will also have an opportunity to experience

and explore a program of career development in preparation for the numerous career, education and training choices available to you. Please work with your high school counselor to ensure that

all required courses are completed prior to graduation. You are encouraged to strive for high levels of achievement, which will pave the way for continued success throughout your high

school years. We wish you successful completion of all high school graduation requirements. Best of luck!

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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REQUIRED COURSES DESCRIPTION UNITS REQUIREDCredit Bearing Requirements

English English I, English II, English III, English IV.

4 credits

Mathematics Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry. (Students successfully completing Algebra and/or Geometry prior to entering high school will follow an appropriate three-year math sequence.)

3 credits

Science Biology and 2 years of Laboratory Science, which must include Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, or Physics.

3 credits

Social Science World Studies, United States History, and one other Social Science course.

3 credits

World Language Two years of the same world language.

2 credits

Fine Arts One year of Music and one year of Art or Drafting.

2 credits

Physical Education One year of Physical Education I/Health or ROTC I/Health and Physical Education II/Drivers Education or ROTC II/Drivers Education in 9th and 10th grades.

2 credits

Career Education/ROTC/Advanced Academic Option

CTE programs, advanced academic/fine arts options or ROTC III, ROTC IV.

2 credits

Electives Selection of an additional three courses not already listed above.

3 credits

Total Credits Required Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits as described above to earn a diploma from the Chicago Public Schools.

Non-Credit Bearing RequirementsService Learning Three approved classroom-integrated service-learning projects that amount

to a minimum of forty hours. Twenty hours must be completed by the end of tenth grade.

Consumer Education Complete a course integrating consumer education curriculum.Public Law 195 Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. and Illinois constitutions as part of subject-

area curricula and/or Constitution test.PSAE Public Act 93857 requires students to take the Prairie State Achievement

Examination (PSAE) as a condition for receiving a regular high school diploma.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS — If you are an English Language Learner (ELL), you will learn English through English as a Second Language (ESL) course offerings that are aligned to academic standards in the core courses. Please note that ESL I, II, III and Transitional English classes satisfy the four years of English required for graduation. Your English language proficiency level will determine your placement in the ESL sequence. If you are enrolled in a Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program, you will also receive native language instruction in the other subject areas according to your English language proficiency level.

STUDENTS WITH IEPs — If you are receiving special education services, your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may specify any unique circumstances regarding grading, promotion, or graduation criteria. This decision is determined by your IEP team, inclusive of you, your parents, and your teachers.

Here is a sample of what your schedule might look like in high school. Please note that this is just a general example and your actual schedule may look different than the one shown here. Individual schools have the flexibility to make schedule adjustments to better serve its students and accommodate for various programs.

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REQUIRED COURSES DESCRIPTION UNITS REQUIREDCredit Bearing Requirements

English English I, English II, English III, English IV.

4 credits

Mathematics Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry. (Students successfully completing Algebra and/or Geometry prior to entering high school will follow an appropriate three-year math sequence.)

3 credits

Science Biology and 2 years of Laboratory Science, which must include Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, or Physics.

3 credits

Social Science World Studies, United States History, and one other Social Science course.

3 credits

World Language Two years of the same world language.

2 credits

Fine Arts One year of Music and one year of Art or Drafting.

2 credits

Physical Education One year of Physical Education I/Health or ROTC I/Health and Physical Education II/Drivers Education or ROTC II/Drivers Education in 9th and 10th grades.

2 credits

Career Education/ROTC/Advanced Academic Option

CTE programs, advanced academic/fine arts options or ROTC III, ROTC IV.

2 credits

Electives Selection of an additional three courses not already listed above.

3 credits

Total Credits Required Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits as described above to earn a diploma from the Chicago Public Schools.

Non-Credit Bearing RequirementsService Learning Three approved classroom-integrated service-learning projects that amount

to a minimum of forty hours. Twenty hours must be completed by the end of tenth grade.

Consumer Education Complete a course integrating consumer education curriculum.Public Law 195 Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. and Illinois constitutions as part of subject-

area curricula and/or Constitution test.PSAE Public Act 93857 requires students to take the Prairie State Achievement

Examination (PSAE) as a condition for receiving a regular high school diploma.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLSchool Wide Grading Scale

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SAMPLE GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULESubject Area FreshmanYear SophomoreYea

rJuniorYear SeniorYear CreditsEarned

English English I English II English III English IV 4Mathematics Algebra Geometry Advanced

Algebraand

Trigonometry

3

Science Biology Lab Science Lab Science 3SocialScience

World Studies United StatesHistory

Third SocialScience Course

3

WorldLanguage

World LanguageYear I

World LanguageYear II

2

Fine Arts Art or Music Music or Art 2CareerEducation

Career Educationor ROTC

Career Educationor ROTC

2

PhysicalEducation

Physical Education I Health or

ROTC/Health

Physical Education II/Drivers

Education or ROTC II/Drivers

Education

2

Electives Electives (3) 3

Teachers are responsible for reporting and calculating a students’ grade. The student’s test grades, daily grades and other work will be used to determine their course average. Should it be necessary for a teacher to explain a student’s grade to a student and/or parent, the grades issued in grade book should support the grade. Student grades are to be recorded in the online Grade Book. The average of the grade will be used to determine the official grade on the report card. All grades will have a letter and numerical value. Grades will reflect the school wide grading scale listed below:

A = 100 % - 90 % B= 89% - 90% C= 79% -70% D= 69% - 60 % F= 59% or lower *Reduction in grades cannot be used as a means of discipline or punishment.

Promotion Criteria 9th to 10th Grade: Completion of minimum units of credit defined by CPS policy

10 hours of Service Learning Project Completed

10th Grade: Completion of minimum units of credit defined by CPS policy

20 hours of Service Learning Project Completed

11th to 12 grade: Completion of minimum units of credit defined by CPS policy

30 hours of Community Service

Graduation: Completion of 24 credits

40 hours of service learning completed

Receive Pass on the following exams:

Drivers Education

United States Constitution

*Air Force Academy High School will promote the use of standards based grading using Common Core Standards

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Calculate Your G.P.A.

Grade Point Averages are often used to determine your eligibility for college or university entrance, or for your standing on the honor roll, principal's list, or minimum graduation or pass standards. To calculate your G.P.A., set up three columns. In the first, list your subjects. In the second column, after your subject, write your letter grade. In the third column, record your points as follows:

Add up the points of the third column, and divide this by the number of subjects you listed. This will give you your G.P.A.

G.P.A. = 20n = 2.86

You may find that you need to improve certain grades in order to get a better G.P.A. Write down what you will do to improve your marks. The marks assigned to a test, quiz. project or essay are important indicators of your performance. However, they do not tell the entire story. Which areas do you need to improve on in order to excel? Save relevant comments and remarks made on tests by your teachers. Review them periodically.

Track your G.P.A. performance:

CLASS GRADE POINTS

TOTAL POINTS

Total points / (divided by) number of classes equals my G.P.A. ____________________

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SUBJECT 1

Language B 3

2

Social Studies A 4

3

Science C 2

4

Math C 2

5

Foreign Language A 4

6

Ph 5. Ed/Health B 3

Student Portal Orientation Students at participating schools in grades 5th – 12th can use the Student Portal.

Step One: Establishing an Account

1. Students already have a designated Student Portal username and password, or login credentials. Student login credentials are the same as their FirstClass username and password. Login credentials can be obtained from the students’ school-based staff.

2. From an Internet accessible computer, access https://parent.cps.k12.il.us. You will be presented with the login screen to the right.

Using the Student Portal

Once students have access to their login credentials, they can use the links along the left side of the main portal page to view grading and attendance information or to maintain your account.

• Assignments • Grades • Attendance

*Report Card **HS Course Requests • Triggers • Calendar

* The Report Card link will only be made available AFTER report card pickup has been completed at the school.

** The High School Course Request link may not be enabled for the 2008-2009 school year.

Assignments

This link allows you to view assignments that have been given and graded in each class.

The Display drop-down list at the top of the page allows students to view a summary of upcoming assignments from all classes (those due in the next seven days), recent assignments from all classes (those due in the past seven days). Alternatively, a student can use the Display drop-down list to select a specific course to view.

The Grading Cycle drop-down list allows students to choose the marking period that they wish to view. The configuration and assignments will vary based on the filter option selected.

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Class detail will include the teacher name, the school grading scale, and the categories the teacher has defined in his or her gradebook. Typically categories include homework, tests, quizzes, and projects.

Assignments detail will include a general description, the due date, the grading subcategory, the date assigned and the grade received (once given).

Grades

This link shows a summary of student averages from each report card period for all classes. This page will display the marking period grade “to date” and may reflect the running average of your student’s scores in the class. You can use the “Notes” link to send teachers a message within the Gradebook system. Use of the Notes feature is subject to the terms and conditions, including the penalties for misuse, outlined in the Portal terms of use. Students are subject to discipline under the Student Code of Conduct for any misuse of the Portal. Use of the Notes feature for any topic unrelated to academic pursuits is strictly prohibited.

Attendance

This link will display a list of all attendance events (absences, tardies) recorded during the school year.

Report Cards

This link will allow you to view report cards for the current grading period online.

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Triggers Students can create alerts within the system as well. Triggers allow students to set customized thresholds or “alert events.” In this example, the student will receive both an e-mail and a text message if the student’s average in one or more classes drops below a 70 OR if the student is marked with any attendance code other than present. The system checks for trigger events every two hours during the school day.

Calendar This link will allow students to view attendance by date, as well as any campus or district events that have been added by the school administrator. Any recorded events, whether attendance or school-specific, will be highlighted in yellow. Click the date to view the events that occurred on that date.

Parent Portal

The following details provide step-by-step instructions for establishing an account on the CPS Parent Portal.

Step One: Establishing an Account

1 From an Internet accessible computer, access https://parent.cps.k12.il.us. You will be presented with the login screen to the right.

2 Ignore the Username and Password fields and click on the link labeled Click here to sign up.

3 This will result in the Parent Account Signup Page. Please follow the instructions onscreen by completing all required fields demarked by an asterisk (*). It is of vital importance to complete all fields and to use your full legal name.

4 We recommend provision of your e-mail address (if applicable) by clicking the Add Email button. This address will be used as a notification mechanism for attendance and grading alerts and for assistance in the case you have forgotten your password.

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5 Next, please read the User Agreement and click the terms of usage.

6 To complete the initial registration process click Sign Up at the bottom of the screen.

This will log you into the Parent Portal, but you need to complete the next step in order to associate your account with one or more CPS students. To complete this process and link to your student’s record, you must procure a student PIN personal identification number (PIN) from the school.

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The first time you log in after signing up, you will see the following message on the screen:

Click the link Add a student to my account. This will bring you to the Application for Access to New Students.

Your student’s school will provide you with a PIN number for your student. This PIN number will be unique to each student. Once you receive the PIN number, you can log in to the Parent Portal and complete an online form. You will need to enter the required information, including your student’s CPS ID number and the PIN number.

Once you have provided this information, click Submit. The Parent Portal will automatically link your student with your account. You can repeat this process if you have more than one student at participating schools in CPS. If you have provided inaccurate information, the system will not link your account to the student records. If you believe the information you have entered is accurate, but the system rejects your

application, please contact your student’s school to resolve the discrepancy.

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Once you have access to a student, you can use the links along the left side of the main portal page to view different types of information about your student(s) or maintain your account. • Assignments • Grades • Attendance • **Report Card • Triggers • Calendar • Manage Students • My Settings

** The Report Card link will only be made available AFTER report card pickup has been completed at the school.

Assignments This link allows you to view assignments that have been given and graded in each class. The Display drop-down list at the top of the page allows parents to view a summary of upcoming assignments from all classes (those due in the next seven days), recent assignments from all classes (those due in the past seven days). Alternatively, a parent can use the Display drop-down list to select a specific course to view.

The Grading Cycle drop-down list allows parents to choose the marking period that they wish to view. The configuration and assignments will vary based on the filter option selected.

Class detail will include the teacher name, the school grading scale, and the categories the teacher has defined in his or her gradebook. Typically categories include homework, tests, quizzes, and projects. Assignments detail will include a general description, the due date, the grading subcategory, the date assigned, and the grade received (once given).

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This link shows a summary of student averages from each report card period for all classes. This page will display the marking period grade “to date” and may reflect the running average of your student’s scores in the class. Use of the Notes feature is subject to the terms and conditions, including the penalties for misuse, outlined in the Portal terms of use. Use of the Notes feature for any topic unrelated to academic pursuits is strictly prohibited. You can use the Notes link to send teachers a message within the Gradebook system.

Attendance

This link will display a list of all attendance events (absences, tardies) recorded for your student during the school year.

Report Cards

This link will allow you to view report cards for the current grading period online.

Triggers

Parents can create alerts within the system as well. Triggers allow parents to set customized thresholds or “alert events.” In this example, the parent will receive both an e-mail and a text message if the student’s average in one or more classes drops below a 70 OR if the student is marked with any attendance code other than present. The system checks for trigger events every two hours during the school day.

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Calendar

This link will allow you to view attendance by date, as well as any campus or district events that have been added by the school administrator. Any recorded events, whether attendance or school-specific, will be highlighted in yellow. Click the date to view the events that occurred on that date

Manage Students

This link is used to add more students to your account. Simply click the Add Students button, and you will be able to repeat the process detailed in Step 2: Linking to a Student Record for your additional students.

My Settings

This link is used to manage your own account information. Here you can update your password, enter additional e-mail addresses, and adjust other personal contract information for your account. Please be aware that these updates will NOT update the District’s permanent records. If you have change of address or other relevant change in status, you must contact the school office to record this change.

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Sports / Clubs /Organizations

Volleyball Cross Country Cheerleading Pom-Poms Basketball Track Baseball Soccer Debate Chess Robotics Drill/Color Guard Team Handball Top Flight Green Club Student Council GSA Anime Art Club To The Core

AFAHS Website

The Air Force Academy High School has a website, www.afahs.org, which is a great resource to find out

about upcoming events and important announcements. The AFAHS website can direct you to the Student

Portal and valuable resources that we provide.

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http://www.afahs.org/

NOTES

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As an AFAHS cadet, I have reviewed the Student Handbook. I understand the policies, available

resources, and expectations that the Air Force Academy High School holds. I understand that I

have to take an active role in my education in order to ensure my success. I will use this

handbook as a guide and reference throughout the year. This acknowledgement needs to be

signed and return to Ms. Howard, in the main office.

Student’s Name:______________________________________________________________

Student’s ID:______________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature:____________________________________________________

Date:_______________________________________________________________________

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