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DeVry Advantage Academy High School 2014-2015 Student Handbook

3300 North Campbell Avenue

Rockwell Building, Room 115

Chicago, Illinois 60618

773-697-2216 Office

773-327-4262 Fax

Devry.cps.k12.il.us

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Table of ContentsMission Statement ........................................ 1

Core Values…………………………………………………1

Contact Information ...................................... 2

Bell Schedule ................................................. 2

CPS Calendar ................................................. 3

Grading Scale ................................................ 4

Report Cards/Progress Reports .................... 4

CPS Graduation Requirements .................. 4,5

Service Learning ............................................ 5

IMPACT Parent Portal ................................... 5

IMPACT Student Portal ................................. 5

Admissions Requirements ........................ 5,6

Attendance Policy ..................................... 6,7

Student Code of Conduct............................. 8

Academic Dishonesty ................................ 8,9

Identification Badges .............................. 9,10

Computer Labs ........................................... 10

DeVry Network Usage Policy ..................... 10

DeVry Library ............................................. 11

Tutoring Center .......................................... 11

Activities .................................................... 11

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student,

The DeVry University Advantage Academy High School program offers students a unique opportunity to

earn an Associate’s Degree as well as a high school diploma. This handbook outlines many of the key

policies and procedures for students to be successful during their two years at DUAA.

In order for students to get the most from their academic experience, parents must ensure that DUAA

has accurate emergency contact information at all times. Please call the main office at 773-697-2216 or

email [email protected] to update your emergency contact information, or if you have any questions

about this handbook’s content.

Mission Statement The DeVryUniversity Advantage Academy High School offers a safe environment that empowers and

inspires students to think critically, independently and collaboratively through a challenging and

supportive educational experience.

Core Values: DUAA Students are:

Determined

To be successful

To overcome obstacles in life and in school

To be disciplined

To be responsible for deadlines and expectations

United

As a community of learners who value respect, honesty, and each other

Accept each other’s differences

Build positive relationships with their peers and teachers

Adaptable

Learn new skills

Self-advocate

Persist in solving problems

Achievers

Set and realize their personal, academic, and professional goals

Score 20+ on the ACT

Earn a C or higher in all classes

Come to school on-time every day

Plan for life after high school

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College Contact Information

Name Title Phone

Number

Email

DUAA Main Office Jessie Hamilton, Office Manager 773-697-2216 [email protected]

Roberta Jannsen Program Dean 773-697-2209 [email protected]

Mary Kuhn Administrative Support 77-697-2204 [email protected]

Tiffany Morrison Student Finance Consultant 773-697-2100 [email protected]

CPS Staff & Faculty Email List

Name Title Email

Main Office General Line 773-697-2216

Ms. Carolyn Eggert Principal [email protected]

Ms. Tina Drake Counselor [email protected]

Mr. Yul Keith Amerson Social Science Teacher [email protected]

Ms. Bethany Blackwood Math Teacher [email protected]

Mr. Scott Brown Science Teacher [email protected]

Ms. Maria Corrigan Specialized Services [email protected]

Ms. Catalina Guerrero Math Teacher [email protected]

Mr. Robert Hungerford Arts Teacher [email protected]

Mr. SudarsanKowligy Science Teacher [email protected]

Ms. Helen Schiller English Teacher [email protected]

Ms. Yvette Vazquez Spanish Teacher [email protected]

High School Bell Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday Friday

Start End Min

Start End Min

Start End Min

8:00 8:51 0:51 Period 1 8:00 8:41 0:41 Period 1 8:30 9:14 0:44 Period 1




11:40 12:31 0:51 LUNCH 11:00 11:41 0:41 JrAdvisory 11:42 12:26 0:44 LUNCH

12:35 1:26 0:51 Period 6 11:44 12:25 0:41 LUNCH 12:30 1:14 0:44 Period 6

1:30 2:21 0:51 Period 7 12:29 1:09 0:40 SrAdvisory 1:18 2:02 0:44 Period 7


1:58 2:39 0:41 Period 7

2:43 3:24 0:41 Period 8

• Junior High School classes are 1st – 4th period. College classes begin at 12:30. End times vary.

Check the course shell for specific end times!

• Senior High School classes are 6th – 8th period. College classes begin at varying times. Check the

course shell for specific start times!

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Calendars and Days Off

The high school follows the CPS calendar on the next page. The college follows the DeVry University

calendar. Sometimes days off align, most of the time they do not. Check devry.cps.k12.il.us for an

updated calendar. Parents will also be notified of special attendance days via all-call and the emailed

newsletter.

INSERT = CPS Calendar (separate document for clarity)

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Grading Scale DeVry Advantage Academy High School uses the following grading scale for high school courses:

90 - 100 A

80 – 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

Below 60 F

Report Cards / Progress Reports

Report cards are issued four times each year. These are permanent records of student progress. During

report card pickup days, parents/guardians must pick up grade reports at DUAA. Exact dates for report

card pickup can be found on the Chicago Public Schools main website at www.cps.edu. January and

June mark the ends of the semesters. These are the times that credit is awarded in all classes.

Progress Reports: Regular notices to students and parents of class progress in a course are prepared

during the 5th, 15th, 25th, and 35th weeks of the school year. Teachers or staff members may send out

a progress report at any time if special attention to academic issues is needed.

Parents/guardians who would like a conference with the teacher as a result of the progress report are

requested to email or call the teacher with whom they would like to meet. Teacher contact emails may

be found in the “CPS Staff and Faculty Email List” section of this handbook.

Parents can check grades at anytime using the CPS Parent Portal and the DeVry course shell.

CPS Graduation Requirements CPS Graduation Requirement HS courses College Courses

4.0 Credits of English English I, II, III, IV ENG 112 and ENG 135 = English IV

3.0 Credits of Math Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra /

Trigonometry

3.0 Credits of Science Biology, two other lab sciences

3.0 Credits of Social Science World Studies, US history, a third course SOCS 185, ETHCS 282, CARD 205, BUSN

115, COLL 148 = 1.25 Credits

2.0 Credits of World Language 2 years of the same language

2.0 Credits of Fine Arts Any two years of Art/Drafting, music,

dance, or theater arts

WGD 201 and WGD 235 = 1.0 credit of

Art

2.0 Credits of PE / JROTC PE I, II OR

JROTC I, II

2.0 Credits of Career Elective WGD 205, WGD 222, WGD 229, WGD

242 = 2.0 Credits OR

NETW 204, NETW 206, NETW 230,

NETW 240 = 2.0 Credits

3.0 Credits of Electives MATH 102, Math 114 = 1.0 elective

credit

SPCH 275 = 0.5 elective

Pass the Constitution Test

Complete Consumer Ed

Driver’s Education

40 service learning hours

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Service Learning

Service learning is a graduation requirement that promotes experiential learning through active

participation in the community. A minimum of 40 service learning hours is required for graduation.

Incoming DUAA Juniors must have a minimum of 20 Service Learning hours. Students are strongly

advised to earn at least 10 Service Learning hours every year.

Participation enhances students' intellectual growth, social and moral development, and sense of civic

responsibility.While there are a number of ways to fulfill this requirement, good service learning

programs meet a recognized need in the community, reinforce skills and knowledge learned in school,

achieve curricular goals and objectives, provide opportunities for reflection and analysis, and develop

student responsibility. A well-rounded service learning experience also fares well during both college

and scholarship application processes.Keeping track of service learning hours is a shared task between

the student and the school counselor.

IMPACT Parent Portal

Parents may view their student’s high school grades through the IMPACT Parent Portal, accessible at

parent.cps.k12.il.us. In order for parents to access the site, each parent must receive a unique PIN

(personal identification number) issued by DUAA. Contact the Main Office at 773-697-2216 for further

details. Using IMPACT Parent Portal, parents may:

• check grades

• view assignments

• set up attendance and grade triggers

IMPACT Student Portal

Students may also view their high school grades through the IMPACT Student Portal, accessible at

student.cps.k12.il.us. Contact the DUAA Main Office for login information. Students are strongly

encouraged to check their grades and assignments regularly in order to stay current in their classes.

Admissions Requirements

Prior to admission into DUAA, incoming juniors should complete the following admissions requirements:

• 2 years of English (1 year must be American Literature)

• 1 year of U.S. History

• 2 years of Science (1 year must be Biology)

• 2 years of Math (Algebra and Geometry)

• 1 year of Art/Drafting

• 1 year of Music

• 2 years of PE/Health or JROTC

• 1 elective, preferably a World Language

12 CREDITS TOTAL

PLUS:

• Passing score on PL-195 U.S. Constitution Test

• Driver’s Education

• 20 Service Learning Hours

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In addition to fulfilling these course requirements, incoming students must also:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90% at their previous school

• Attend a parent/student information session with a parent or guardian

• Complete the DUAA application form

• Meet DeVry University standard admissions requirements

• Demonstrate a completion of course prerequisites

• Submit a high school transcript

Attendance Policy

State Mandated Attendance Policy:Illinois Senate Bill 1840 (Public Act 85-1418) mandates that students

must attend schoolfor 300 minutes per day. (This time cannot include lunch.) Students must attend 300

minutes or more to receive credit fora full day of attendance. Students attending less than 150 minutes

are recorded as zero attendance for the day.CPS and state guidelines mandate that a student receives

only 1/2 day of attendance each day that he/she cuts a class.These absences are counted as truant days

and they become part of the student's permanent school record. Thisinformation is sent to colleges and

scholarships whenever a transcript is requested.

Parents can help improve attendanceby scheduling doctor’s appointments, etc. for their children

duringnon-school hours. All students are expected to attend school and to be on time every day, every

class period. Absences, tardiness/late arrivals, andcuts from school or from class are directly related to

poor achievement in school. The basic responsibility forthe regular attendance of the student lies with

the student and the parent. Individual teachers may also have their own policies regarding attendance.

Refer to each teacher’s course syllabus for details.

Excused Absences (Valid Absences): A parent must call the attendance line at 773-697-2214 before

8:00 A.M. on the day of absence identifying him-/herself and giving the student’s name junior or

senior, date(s) of absence, and the reason for the absence, and a number where the parent can be

reached. Callsmay be placed the day before the absence. Students may only be excused for personal

illness, family emergency, or a religious holiday. When a student is absent three or more consecutive

days, the parent should also contact the student's teachers for assignments. Whenever possible,

doctor's statements should be placed on file with the Main Office.Students must present a note to the

Main Office documenting the absence immediately upon return. Absences not verified by a note and a

call are considered unexcused and truant.

Prearranged Absences:Permission must be requested by phone and in writing by parent/guardian five

days in advance. Extendedabsences for any reason may result in academic failure. For this reason,

careful consideration of alternativesshould be made before making this request. It is the student's

responsibility to arrange for completion of all workwith his/her teachers for the duration of the absence.

Religious Holidays:When parents call to report an absence, the reason must be stated that it is for a

religious holiday. This day iscounted against attendance as an excused absence. Ifwe are not notified of

a religious holiday in advance, the dayis counted as an unexcused absence.

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Unexcused Absences (Truant):A student who is absent without avalid reason, parental permission, or

permission of school officials is defined as being truant. This is anunexcused absence, and teachers are

not required to give make up work for these absences. Truancy cases areconsidered police cases as they

are violations ofstate law. Truancy cases may involve parents beingcalled to school for a conference

and/or suspension.

Tardy Procedure:A student who is tardy to any class must report to the Main Office to pick up a tardy

slip. The student will be marked tardy in the attendance computer program. Persistent tardies will

result in disciplinary consequences as outlined in the CPS Code of Conduct.

Early Dismissal:A parent is required to pick up his/her child from school when an early dismissal is

requested. If a student requiresan early dismissal from school he or she must report to the Main Office.

Early dismissals can only be issued if anemergency has occurred. To maximize a student's academic

potential, all medical and dental appointments are to be scheduled after school hours.

Leaving School without Permission-Skipping/Cutting School:Leaving the building without permission is

a serious offense, i.e. going to breakfast or lunch without permissionoff campus or leaving for early

dismissal without permission from the Main Office. This creates aserious safety hazard, is considered

truancy, and is a flagrant violation of school rules. Students who leave school without permission will be

disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

In Hallways / Unauthorized Areas at Unauthorized Times:Students must be in their scheduled locations

throughout the day. Students should not be in a hallway without anappropriate Hall Pass or in an

unauthorized area between classes.

Homebound Instruction Program:Students who must be out of school for an extended period of time

for health reasons may be eligible to receiveinstruction at home. Homebound tutoring must be

requested by a physician. Forms are available in the Main Office.

Entering the Main Office: All students must wear their IDs when entering the Main Office. They are to

check in with the office clerk and take a seat until the person they wish to see is available. Using cell

phones or any other electronic devices while you wait is prohibited.

Cell Phone Usage: Cell phones are not permitted to be used or seen in the classroom unless otherwise

instructed by your teacher. If they are used without permission, you must relinquish the device and it

must be picked up in the main office at the end of the school day. If the issue continues, a parental

conference will be called.

Transcripts (How to Obtain a HS transcript): All students must fill out a transcript request from found in

the main office. Once the form is filled out, please give us 2-4 school days to fulfill the request at no

charge.

Student Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct (SCC) helps to create a safe environment for all students and school

personnel. The SCC sets forth the expected behaviors for students as well as procedures for addressing

inappropriate behavior. The full text of the SCC can be found on the Chicago Public Schools’ main

website at www.cps.edu. All rules and guidelines in the SCC are applicable at DUAA.The SCC also applies

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to all before- and after-school functions or any event where the student represents the school.Students

may also be subject to discipline for acts of misconduct which occur either on or off campus. No matter

where a student is, he/she represents the school and must behave in an exemplary manner.

Students who cannot guarantee orderly conditions by their own self-discipline, require the school to

exert external controls and, if necessary, to impose disciplinary actions. Students who commit repeated

Group 4, 5, or 6 SCC violations may be ineligible for participation in school-sponsored activities. A zero-

tolerance policy will be enforced for students who commit acts of misconduct which seriously disrupt

the orderly educational process. Those found to possess illegal drugs, firearms, or other dangerous

weapons will be suspended immediately and face possible expulsion. The partial list below describes a

broad range of misconduct that is prohibited in school:

• Fighting

• Loitering

• Possession of weapons

• Forgery

• Verbal and physical abuse

• False activation of fire alarm

• Cheating

• Disruptive classroom behavior

• Disobeying authority

• Use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs,

narcotics, controlled substance, or

contraband

• Use of intimidation, coercion, or force

• Gross disobedience

• Gang activity, representation, symbolic

dress, markings on books, lockers, etc.

• Interference with the orderly school

program through boycotts or

trespassing or inciting disruptive acts of

violence

• Unauthorized elevator use

• Theft

• Food in classrooms

• Defacing of school property

• Disruptive behavior

• Gambling

• Improperly dressed

• Persistent tardiness to school and class

• Smoking

• Profane, obscene, indecent, immoral, or

seriously offensive language orgestures

• Use of paging, cellular andother

prohibited electronic devices within the

school

• Improper use of technology

• Sexual harassment

• Selling items for personal gain

• Distributing unauthorized publications

• Vandalism

• Threat

Academic Dishonesty

DeVry Advantage Academy High School is dedicated to preparing students for a successful futurein

academics and the workplace. In accordance with this goal, DUAA has a firm policy regarding academic

dishonesty. Not only is academic dishonesty prohibited at colleges and universities, but plagiarism, one

form of academic dishonesty, violates federal law.

Academic dishonesty is any action intended to obtain or assist in obtaining credit for work which is not

one's own. Such actions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Submitting another student's work as one's own.

2. Obtaining or accepting a copy of tests or scoring devices.

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3. Giving test questions or answers to a member of another class, or receiving test questions or

answers from a member of another class.

4. Copying from another student's test, or allowing another student to copy during a test.

5. Using materials that are not permitted during a test.

6. Plagiarizing material (presenting another's work as one's own) from an internet or print source

without adequate paraphrasing or without appropriate citation/documentation from a

published source. Whether the material is quoted or paraphrased, appropriate documentation

of the source, both within the text and in bibliographic form, is required to avoid plagiarizing.

7. Copying or having someone other than the student prepare the student's homework, paper,

project, laboratory report, or take-home test for which credit is given, except in those cases

designated as group work by the teacher.

8. Permitting another person to copy or write another student's homework, project, report, paper,

or take-home test.

9. Participating in, assisting with, knowing about, or failing to report any of the above or related

activities.

Academic dishonesty of any kind is detrimental to the educational progress of all students and will not

be tolerated. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense, the following options may be exercised by

the teacher and/or administration:

1. A written statement, prepared by the student, explicating the incident, the responsibility the

student is taking, and the student's commitment to make a more productive decision when

confronted with a similar situation in the future

2. Resubmission of the assignment or completion of a different makeup assignment

3. Earning less points for the assignment even if such a score leads to failure of the course

4. Failure of the course

5. Suspension

Any and all of these may be considered depending upon the seriousness of the offense and the

student's prior history related to cheating. Offenses involving academic dishonesty are documented and

placed on file in the Principal’s office. Students and parents should understand that many universities

respond to academic dishonesty with expulsion of the guilty student from the institution and the

placement of a permanent note on that student's transcript.

Identification Badges Students must present their ID card to enter the university. If a student does not have their ID in the

morning, University security will give them a temporary ID for the day. Any student needing a temporary

ID more than once a quarter may face disciplinary action. Safety is everyone’s responsibility!

Students must have their DeVry University Identification Badges (ID) cards displayed at all the times.

This helps to ensure that only authorized people are on campus. The card must be worn, visibly

displayed, and must be presented to a DUAA or DeVry University staff member upon request. No

altering of the ID card is allowed. Stickers, pictures, pins, writing etc. may not be placed on the ID. Only

the picture taken at school may be displayed. If a student steals an ID, uses another student's ID card,

forges an ID card, or uses a temporary ID on a day other than the day it was issued, he or she will earn

an in-school suspension on the first offense. Any further improper uses of an IDwill result in further

disciplinary action at the discretion of the Principal.

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The first ID is included in your student fees. Replacement IDs must be purchased for $5.00 at Student

Central.

Computer Labs

DeVry University offers computer labs at various times and locations for students to complete

assignments, perform research, and accomplish school-related tasks. Students should remember that

computer labs are work areas, not recreational areas, and they should behave respectfully toward lab

attendants and DeVry University students.

Users must follow the various lab computer rules in order to help maintain an environment where

students can learn and study. These rules include:

• No eating or drinking

• No cell phone use

• No loud/disruptive conversations or horseplay

• No streaming video

• No visiting social-networking sites or playing games

• Doors remain unlocked at all times

• Lights remain on at all times

DeVry Network Usage Policy

All DUAA students must use the network/computer resources in an ethical and responsible manner, in

compliance with state and federal laws. A network account is a privilege granted by DeVry, and this

privilege can be revoked if it is not exercised responsibly.

Respecting the Lab Equipment:

Users must not make any alterations to the computer hardware or network configuration. Any reports

of vandalism or theft will be reported to security.

Academic Use Only:

Access to our network is specifically given for DeVry-related activities. Examples of prohibited activities

include:

• Transmitting or making accessible offensive, obscene or harassing materials

• Conducting or attempting to conduct security experiments or security scans without the specific

authorization of the IT Department.

• Streaming audio from various internet radio websites.

• Downloading from Peer-to-Peer clients or file sharing clients.

Offensive Communications:

Users are not to use our network/computer resources to display, generate or spread any messages that

may be obscene, demeaning, defamatory, libelous, or pornographic.

Software Piracy:

Unauthorized copying of software is illegal and may force DeVry as well as individuals to incur legal

sanctions. Unless software has been placed specifically for public access, the owner of a copyright holds

exclusive rights to the reproduction and distribution of his/her work.

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DeVry Library

The university library offers a broad collection of academic resources, with a particular focus on

technology-related texts. DUAA students may check out books for free using their DeVry University ID

cards. Students may also order books from other DeVry University campuses to be shipped to the DeVry

Chicago campus free of charge. Lastly, the library offers numerous academic databases for online

research, including Encyclopedia Britannica, CQ Researcher, and EBSCO Host.

Tutoring Center

University tutors are available to assist students with both high school and college coursework. Tutors

are current DeVry University students and often are DUAA graduates, as well. DUAA Teachers are also

available for tutoring by appointment.

Academic Probation

The DUAA expectation is that all students earn a C or higher in all of their classes. This ensures a

college-ready GPA! Half-way through the high school quarters and the college sessions,

students earning a D or F will be put on Academic Probation. Being on academic probation is

the consequence to allowing your grades to slip out of control. Academic probation is an

opportunity for you to regroup, readdress, refocus and recommit. The faster you commit

yourself to success the faster you will be free of consequences of lost privileges and

opportunities such as after school activities, programs, school functions (prom) but most

importantly your sense of success. The probation list is reviewed weekly, so every week is a

chance to get back on the road to success!

Activities

Student clubs and activities originate from student interests. Participation in clubs and activities

provides excellent opportunities for students to broaden their experiences at DUAA. Keep in mind that

students interested in participating in any extracurricular activities must also maintain good attendance

and be passing all classes. Among the many groups available are:

• Student Government

• Robotics Club

• Drama Club

• Chess Club

• Service Learning Club

• National Honors Society

• Poetry Team

• Spanish Club

• Running Club

• Yearbook Club

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