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
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
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
8:55 9:46 0:51 Period 2 8:45 9:26 0:41 Period 2 9:18 10:02 0:44 Period 2
9:50 10:41 0:51 Period 3 9:30 10:11 0:41 Period 3 10:06 10:50 0:44 Period 3
10:45 11:36 0:51 Period 4 10:15 10:56 0:41 Period 4 10:54 11:38 0:44 Period 4
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
2:25 3:16 0:51 Period 8 1:13 1:54 0:41 Period 6 2:06 2:50 0:44 Period 8
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