Mission & Vision
Mission and Vision: HOME OF TOMORROW’S LEADERS! Our mission is to provide academic, career, and learning opportuni- ties that value, challenge, and prepare students to be successful in all endeavors. EXELLENCE IS THE ONLY OPTION!!
Simeon School Song
Simeon Academy colors blue and gold, You’ll always be a part of me, always in my soul. Simeon you’re number one and as the years may go, I’ll always show my love and loyalty to the blue and gold.
I think I’m lucky to be an official Wolverine. Everywhere I go, People want to know, Why I feel so proud, I want to say out loud: Simeon is number one colors blue and gold. SIMEON CAREER ACADEMY You’ll always be a part of me, always in my soul. Simeon you’re number one and as the years may go, Excellence is the only option! I’ll always show my love and loyalty to the blue and gold. 2016-2017
Simeon Quick Facts Parent & Student Handbook 8147 South Vincennes Avenue Population: 1400 School Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Chicago, Illinois 60620 School Mascot: Wolverine Phone: (773) 535-3200 Fax: (773) 535-3465 Website: simeonca.org
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Neal Ferdinand Simeon 1916-1963
Simeon Career Academy was named after teacher, administrator, and specialist in Vocational Education, Neal Ferdinand Simeon. His career as an educator began when he became a teacher at Wen- dell Phillips Evening High School. A short time later, he became a full-time machine shop teacher at Dunbar Vocational High School where he successively served as Administrator, Placement Coun- selor, Assistant Principal, and Director of Special Projects in Voca- tional Education.
His last position was a Director of Vocational Education and Guid- ance Centers for the Chicago Board of Education. He was then the highest paid African American employee at the Chicago Board of Education. Mr. Simeon’s interest in the vocational training of Chi- cago’s youth was evident to all who observed his tireless devotion to his work. He was vitally concerned with the special problems in the area of vocational education. He was eminently qualified to assume the directorship of such a dynamic program of prepar- ing the city’s youth for the forthcoming manpower requirements of our changing economy.
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SIMEON CAREER ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM
PRINCIPAL Dr. Sheldon House
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs. Karin McFall
DEAN OF INSTRUCTION Mr. Keith Houghteling
CTE COORDINATORS/LEADS Mr. Christopher Hammond Mr. Mitchell Staroscik
DEAN OF STUDENTS Mr. Robert Smith
DEAN OF ATTENDANCE Mr. Jesse Chick
CULTURE AND CLIMATE COORDINATOR Mr. Dante Culbreath, Security Supervisor
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mr. Reginald Brock
FINANCE Ms. Martissa Berry Ms. Raja Mayers
42 3 Table of Contents
Bell Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………5-6 Key Dates……………………………………………………………………………………...7-9 Wolverine Rules………………………………………………………………………………10 Good Standing Policy………………………….…………………………………………..11 Senior Obligation List………………………………………………………………….12-13 Social Activities……………………………………………………………………………....14 Dress Code…………………………………………………………………………………14-15 Activity Fees/ Student IDs/Fee Wavier………………………………………..…..16 Grading Scale/Promotion Criteria/Scheduling ………………………………..17 Progress Reports…………………………………………………………………………....18 Assessments/Quarterly Exams/Final Exams/ Assessment Support… 19 Simeon Organizational Chart……………………………………………………...20-21 Student IDs/Student Resource Center/Internet Use/Rules..…………...22 Parking/Student Drivers/Visitors……………………………………………………..23 Locker Policy/Physical Education Lockers..……………………………………...24 Cafeteria Rules/ Outside Food………………………………………………………...25 Textbooks/Loitering/Elevator Policies……………………………………………..26 Student Support Department/Credit and Graduation Requirements.27 Every Child, Every Day, In Every Seat, On Time Counts/ Attendance..30 Address & Phone/Excused, Unexcused, Medical Absences……………..31 Early Dismissals……………………………………………………………………………….32 Tardies/Truancy/ Hall Sweep..………………………………………………………...33 Dean’s Office/Disciplinary Procedures……………………………………………..34 Suspension (In & Out-of-School)/Alternative to Suspension……….34-35 Cellular Phone/ Electronics Policy……………..…………………………………….36 Fighting/Gambling/Gangs/Weapons/Obscenity/Searches……………....37 Illegal Substances/Social Network Policy…………………………………...37-38 Parent Advisory Council/Local School Council………………………………….38 CIWP Focus……………………………………………………………………………………..39 CIWP Priorities………………………………………………………………………………..40
4 41 CIWP PRIORITIES Bell Schedule 1. Provide teachers with support to improve instructional prac- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday tices that are rich in literacy through mentoring, creating and implementing individualized portfolios, engagement in profes- sional learning and development cycles, direct training, and DURA- routine contact with assigned Instructional Leads. We will de- PERIOD START END velop professional development cycles that support teacher TION practices and the implementation of instructional goals and 51 min. objectives that encompass all areas of literacy (reading, writ- 1st 8:00 8:51 ing, and grammar). 2. Develop and implement a skill-driven curriculum that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and the CPS 51 min. 2nd 8:55 9:46 Framework For Teaching that has an intentional focus build- ing student skills through the implementation of a literacy- rich curriculum in all areas. 7 min. Announcements 3. We will continue to support programs and staff members that 9:46 9:53
provide the structures that address students’ social-emotional needs, development, and growth. In order to yield positive 51 min. rd student outcomes, the atmosphere has to be conducive to 3 9:57 10:48 teaching and learning, while supporting all students and staff. 4. Students will make adequate yearly academic progress based 51 min. on the established expectations set by the district with the im- 4th 10:52 11:43 plementation of instructional practices and curricular priori- ties that are aligned with Common Core State Standards, 51 min. REACH Student Domains, CPS Framework for Teaching, and 5th 11:47 12:38 Performance Task assessments. Special attention and focus will be on students with special needs. 51 min. 5. We will provide students with support and guidance to estab- 6th 12:42 1:33 lish relevant post-secondary goals that are reflective of their personal goals (e.g. college, employment, military, intern- 51 min. ships). 7th 1:37 2:28 6. We will implement programs and provide resources to engage parents in their students learning process and school activi- 51 min. ties. th 8 2:32 3:23
40 5 CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT WORK PLAN (CIWP) FOCUS: Bell Schedule IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING ENHANCE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES Tuesdays Only DIVERSE LEARNER’S NEEDS DURA- TEACHER MENTORING AND COACHING PERIOD START END SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TION CLIMATE AND CULTURE: STUDENT OWNERSHIP OF 44 min. LEARNING 1st 8:00 8:44 STUDENT ATTENDANCE WRITING AND READING BENCHMARKS/GOALS 44 min. TRANSITION TO S.A.T nd 2 8:48 9:32 PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT
Announcements No Announcements
44 min. 3rd 9:36 10:20
44 min. 4th 10:24 11:08
44 min. th 5 11:12 11:56
44 min. 6th 12:00 12:44
44 min. 7th 12:48 1:32
8th 1:36 2:20 44 min.
Flex PD Days: 21 days of 55 minutes of professional development after the Tuesday early release. These PDs occur on the following dates: September 13; September 20; October 4; October 18; October 25; November 29; December 6; December 20; January 10; January 24; February 7; February 14; February 28; March 7; March 21; March 28, April 25; May 2; May 16; May 23; June 6.
6 39 EMAIL/SOCIAL NETWORK POLICY 2016-2017 Key Dates
Students may not access their personal email or send email messages September 6, 2016: First Day of Student Attendance from their personal email accounts from any Simeon computer. Students September 14. 2016: ILT Meeting may consult their CPS Google accounts from any Simeon computer. Stu- September 19, 2016: Performance Task (BOY) window opens dents may consult the tech coordinator or the main office if they do not September 26, 2016: Five Week Assessment window opens have their Student Portal account information. Communication or any September 26, 2016: BAG Reports activity via Internet based social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, September 28, 2016: ILT Meeting etc.) on the Simeon network is prohibited. Violation of this policy will re- October 3, 2016: 5 Week Data Analysis Week sult in suspended technical privileges and possible out of October 3, 2016: Homecoming Week begins October 7, 2016 Quarter I Progress Report Distribution NCLB-PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) October 10, 2016: Columbus Day The Federal No Child Left Behind Act states that parents must have an October 12, 2016: ILT Meeting active voice in the development of their child’s education and encourages October 17, 2016: BAG Reports schools to create advisory councils for that purpose. The PAC meets to October 19, 2016: PSAT/NMSQT Assessment make positive changes to improve the educational atmosphere and up- October 21, 2016: Performance Task (BOY) window closes holds the standards at Simeon Career Academy. Parents are encouraged October 24, 2016: Ten Week Assessment window opens to attend this Parental Focus Group. Dates of meetings and training ses- October 24, 2016: ALL GRADE LEVEL FAILURE REPORTS DUE sions will be shared through Principal messages and routine calls. October 31, 2016: 10 Week Data Analysis Week
LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL (LSC) November 3, 2016: End of Quarter I The Local School Council is the parent/community/school organization of November 4, 2016: School Improvement Simeon which functions to fulfill the goals of school reform. Council November 7, 2016: BAG Report meetings are held every third Tuesday in the school’s library at 6:00 p.m. November 9, 2016: ILT Meeting All parents, students, community members, and school faculty are invited November 10, 2016: Parent Teacher Conferences to attend meetings and work with us to improve the educational pro- November 11, 2016: Veterans Day grams: November 23-25, 2016: Thanksgiving Holiday Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the November 30, 2016: ILT Meeting school cafeteria at 6:00 P.M.: Aug. 16, 2016; Sept. 20; Oct. 18; December 5, 2016: Fifteen Week Assessment Window opens Nov. 15; Dec. 20; Jan. 17, 2017; Feb. 21; March 21; April 18; December 5, 2016: BAG Reports May 16; 620-17 December 7, 2016: ILT Meeting December 12, 2016: 15 Week Data Analysis Week December 14, 2016: ILT Meeting December 26, 2016-January 6, 2017 WINTER BREAK January 9, 2017: Classes resume January 9, 2017: Quarter II Progress Report distribution January 9,2017: Discussion of final exams and adjustment s January 11, 2017: ILT Meeting January 16, 2017: Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
38 7 2016-2017 Key Dates (cont..) FIGHTING
Students involved in fighting will be subject to a suspension. Any student January 23, 2017: Week of Final Exams who initiates a fight with another may receive a more severe penalty, such January 23, 2017: BAG Reports as a greater number of days suspended or possible expulsion. January 25, 2017: ILT/ALL GRADE LEVEL FAILURE REPORTS DUE GAMBLING January 30, 2017: 20 Week Data Analysis Week No games of chance may be played on school premises or at any school February 2, 2017: End of Quarter II sponsored activity. Playing cards, dice, or other types of gambling devices February 3, 2017: School Improvement are not to be brought on school property. February 8, 2017: ILT Meeting GANGS & SECRET SOCIETIES February 10, 2017: Report Card Distribution Illinois State Law prohibits any gang, secret fraternity or sorority of any kind February 20, 2017: Presidents Day Holiday in a public high school. Any student participating in activities related to any February 22, 2017: ILT Meeting gang organization will be referred to the disciplinarian for possible suspen- February 27, 2017: BAG Reports/ ALL GRADE LEVEL FAILURE REPORTS DUE sions or expulsions. February 27, 2017 : 25 Week Assessment Window opens WEAPONS March 6, 2017: 25 Week Data Analysis Week A student, who uses, possesses, controls, or transfers a weapon or any ob- March 8, 2017: ILT Meeting ject that can reasonably be considered or looks like a weapon, may be ex- March 10, 2017: Progress Reports pelled from school. March 22, 2017: ILT Meeting March 27, 2017: 30 Week Assessment Window opens OBSCENITY Obscene, profane, or vulgar language, written, oral, or expressed by sym- March 27, 2017: BAG Reports bols will not be tolerated on the school premises. A student who partici- April 3, 2017: 30 Week Data Analysis Week pates in any of the above will be disciplined according to the Student Code April 5, 2017: ILT of Conduct. April 6, 2017: End of Quarter III STUDENT SEARCHES April 7, 2017: School Improvement School officials reserve the right to search students based on reasonable April 10-14, 2017: Spring Break suspicion of school rules violations and to search, with or without notice. April 17, 2017: BAG Reports This includes lockers, desks, parking lots, and students’ personal effects left April 19, 2017: ILT Meeting on the premises. These searches may take place at any time. Students April 20, 2017: Parent Teacher Conferences have no reasonable expectation of privacy in their lockers, desks, vehicles, May 8, 2017: BAG Reports or any item left on school premises. When necessary, the Chicago Police May 8, 2017: ILT Meeting Department will be notified. May 15, 2017: 35 Week Assessment Window opens ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES & SMOKING POLICY May 15, 2017: Performance Task (EOY) opens Positively no drugs, controlled substances, look-a-like drugs, or any sub- May 19, 2017: Progress Reports stance represented to be a controlled substance may be on school premis- May 24, 2017: ILT Meeting es. Any person under the influence of any drug or controlled substance May 29, 2017: Memorial Day Holiday will not be tolerated on school premises or at any school sponsored event. May 29, 2017: Discussion of final exams and adjustment s A look-a-like drug is any substance that is represented by a student to be a June 7, 2017: FINAL ILT Meeting drug or a controlled substance. Students in violation of this policy will be June 8-9, 2017: Senior Final Exams subject to disciplinary actions according to the Student Code of Contact. . 8 37 CELLULAR PHONE & ELECTRONIC POLICY 2016-2017 Key Dates (cont..)
It is important to remember that cell phone/electronic device usage is not permitted during instructional time. CELL PHONES AND ELEC- June 5, 2017: BAG Reports/DEFINITE SENIOR FAILURES TRONIC DEVICES CAN NOT BE VISIBLE. IF SEEN, THE STUENT IS IN June 12, 2017: ALL GRADE LEVEL FAILURE REPORTS DUE VIOLATION OF THE ELECTRONIC/TECHNOLOGY RULE! Students may June 15-16, 2017: FINAL EXAMS June 20, 2017: END OF QUARTER use electronic devices during lunch, while either in the cafeteria or resource center, as long as a student ID is worn and visible. This does June 7, 2017: FINAL ILT Meeting not include any time when students are in the hallway. Acceptable June 8-9, 2017: Senior Final Exams electronic usages in these specific areas include listening to music June 5, 2017: BAG Reports/DEFINITE SENIOR FAILURES with headphones, playing games silently, or texting on silent. A June 12, 2017: ALL GRADE LEVEL FAILURE REPORTS DUE student should never be talking on a cell phone during the academic school day. When found in violation of this policy, the electronic device 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 any time on Fridays before 4:00 P.M. Devices will only be released during the set times. At no time will the phone be released to a student. Students found in violation will be disci- plined accordingly. REFUSAL TO SUBMIT THE DEVICE WHEN FOUND IN VIOLATION WILL LEAD TO FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
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.)
2nd Offense Student will receive 1 day of Lunch Detention and par- ent must pick up phone from the main office.
3rd Offense Student will receive 1 day of ISS and parent must have conference with the Administrative team.
4th Offense Student will receive 1 day of OSS , complete student character project and a meeting with the Administrative team and parent/guardian.
5th Offense The phone will be confiscated and held until the last day of school and the student will receive 2-4 days of OSS.
36 9 WOLVERINE RULES SUSPENSION (IN-SCHOOL OR OUT-OF-SCHOOL) CONT. Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to learn! Students are not permitted in the building or other CPS locations while on OSS days. If students do appear, they will be subject to Cellular phones or electronics can not be visible or used beyond the criminal trespass proceedings. Students may not attend class, participate in any school activity, or Resource Center and Lunch Room. visit the school grounds of any Chicago Public School. A pass is required when in the hall. Students will receive assignments during their OSS and are responsi- ble for the completion of that work. Halls should be quiet during instructional time. OSS/ISS are counted as excused absences. No loitering in or around school grounds. Suspensions are the last resort to address concerns.
At the end of the school day, immediately exit the building IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) The purpose of the ISS program is to provide a structured and interven- (PLEASE BE SAFE). ing disciplinary program for students within the school, as an alternative Your Simeon ID must be worn and visible at all times. to out-of-school suspension. The goal of ISS is to establish and contrib- ute to a safe and orderly learning environment by improving the attend- No earrings (gentlemen). ance and classroom behavior of students. ISS provides an environment No visible body piercings (ladies and gentlemen). for students to continue with coursework and learning objectives from their classes. Students will receive coursework for each of the classes Wear appropriate attire at all times. they miss. They will be provided resources to complete the work, but it Consumption of food and drink in the cafeteria only. is the student’s responsibility to complete and turn in the assignments.
No profanity or inappropriate language. ALTERNATIVE TO SUSPENSION Our goal is to support students in learning how to meet set expecta- Do not challenge the nurturing environment. tions, how to think critically, and how to apply skills to make intelligent Disrespectful actions are not tolerated. decisions. Often times, students require time and an appropriate set- ting to reflect on their actions and how to respond more appropriately Bullying and/or harassment is not tolerated. in the future. We always want students learning and applying this infor- Respect yourself!! mation. There are times when actions require removal from the school. There are also times when students require time to learn and demon- Respect others!! strate they are becoming more responsible and respectful to others and Respect Simeon Career Academy !! the rules and procedures in place. Discipline is to correct not punish. We will utilize restorative practices as seen appro- priate. Peace Circles Peer Mediation Counseling/Mentoring Community Service projects Big Brother and Sister
10 35 DEAN’S OFFICE GOOD STANDING POLICY The sole purpose of this office is to cultivate a safe, orderly, and effec- Students must be in GOOD STANDING to participate in any extracurricular tive environment that promotes mutual respect and encourages citizen- activities. This includes athletics, After School Matters (other employ- ship. Our goal is to facilitate the development of our students to learn ment), clubs, social activities, and school events. self-discipline and be responsible for their actions. Our disciplinary pro- Eligible students must: gram follows the policies adopted by the Chicago Board of Education’s Submit a completed CPS Waiver Eligibility Application by October 10, Student Code of Conduct (SCC). 2016. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Be medically compliant by October 10, 2016. A referral to the Dean is a last resort after the teacher has exhausted all other preventive measures. All referrals to the Dean will be dealt with Maintain a current 2.0 grade point average with NO FAILING GRADES. rapidly, firmly, and fairly. The following procedures will be used: Be current on all accounts (payment of past debts including, temporary All referrals must be submitted to the Disciplinary Office on a mis- conduct report. ID costs, lost textbooks, lost uniforms, etc.) Payment arrangements can Teachers must make parental contact before the close of the school be made to satisfy this requirement. day related to the referral submitted. Serious acts, i.e., fighting, will result in the students being immedi- Have a yearly advising and scheduling meeting with their assigned ately brought to the Dean or Climate and Culture Coordinator. support person. The Dean and/or Administrator will have a conference with the stu- dent, and at the time, disciplinary action will be determined accord- Any student failing a required course for graduation will meet with ing to the guidelines in the Student Code of Conduct (SCC). their designated student support person at the end of the semester to Students may be referred to Student Support personnel for alterna- tive interventions and consequences if the situation merits such a create a credit recovery plan/contract: students must be on-track to referral. graduate. CPS and the administration will deal with misconduct violations 4, 5, and 6 of the SCC in accordance with the suggested measures as No discipline referrals (discipline, academic, attendance). deemed appropriate. Infractions of this nature can receive a sus- All students must complete ten hours of service learning yearly and pension (that can range from 6 to 10 days) with possible removal from Simeon Career Academy. submit appropriate documentation to the Service Learning Coordina- Discipline is addressed based on the severity of the infraction. tor.
SUSPENSION (IN-SCHOOL OR OUT-OF-SCHOOL) Seniors have additional obligations as related per the Senior Obligation A student will receive a suspension if he/she has failed to uphold the List. rules and regulations of Chicago Public Schools and Simeon Career Academy. The Administration and the Dean will work together to de- Must have proof that student portal has been activated/ ac- termine what level of suspension is appropriate consulting the SSC as a cessed/monitored. guide.
Students are remanded to the custody of their parents/guardian.
34 11 TARDIES SENIOR OBLIGATION LIST All students are expected to be on time to all classes. Tardiness We are committed to providing the Class of 2017 with all the tools they leads to absences, and absences lead to failures. Tardy students require to achieve success in their post-secondary endeavors. The fol- will face disciplinary actions and referred for attendance monitor- lowing list has been compiled to inform the Class of 2017 that important ing. obligations must be fulfilled before they can become candidates for TRUANCY (EXCESSIVE ABSENCES/TARDINESS) graduation and go on to participate in Senior Activities (such as Prom Should a student become truant, an attendance plan will be devel- and Commencement). oped and officials may be contacted. This will require students to PLEASE NOTE THAT NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN IF ANY STUDENT FAILS turn in daily logs of attendance and arrival times to each class TO HONOR THEIR SENIOR OBLIGATIONS. signed by the teacher. Other interventions include, but are not lim- ited to: conferences, referrals, disciplinary actions, MTSS supports. Example: Failure to meet any of these obligations once a ticket is pur- chased does not entitle you to a refund. Hall Sweep
During periods of the day routine hall sweeps will occur to rein- Seniors must submit the CPS Waiver Eligibility Application by October 10, 2016. force attendance expectations, students must be in their seats pri- or to the tardy bell. If found in violation disciplinary actions will be enforced. This will lead to a loss of privileges and participation in Seniors must be in medical compliance by October 10, 2016. extra-curricular events. Seniors must maintain a 95% attendance rate for the academic year.
All student accounts (payments for past debts) must be current before students can purchase tickets for student functions. Payment arrangements can be made to satisfy this requirement.
Any suspension/referral received for the academic year will prohib- it the student from attending senior activities/ events (prom, lunch- eon, senior trip, graduation).
Any failure reported during 3rd quarter report card and subsequent progress reports prohibit a senior from attending/participating in senior events/activities (prom, luncheon, senior trip, graduation).
Seniors that do not qualify for graduation within the 2016-2017 school year (graduating in June or August of 2017) will not be allowed to participate in senior events/activities (prom, luncheon, senior trip, graduation).
12 33 EARLY DISMISSALS (ED) An Early Dismissal to leave school during the school day may be granted Any student that does not complete and submit documentation under the following conditions: of the CPS Community Service requirement (40 hours of ap- Personal illness of the student, with a referral provided by the proved service) by the end of the 3rd quarter will be prohibited in nurse. Students must always request to see the nurse if participating in senior events/activities (prom, luncheon, senior feeling ill and allow him/her to assess the situation before trip, graduation). any phone calls are made. Seniors must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Pre-arranged appointment authorized by the parent/ Aid (FAFSA) by November 18, 2016 and the Senior Exit Question- guardian; provide proper proof of appointment. naire (SEQ) by May 31 , 2017, or they will not be able to take Emergency requested by parent/guardian; provide proper part in senior events/activities (prom, luncheon, senior trip, documentation. graduation). Other non-listed situations must be approved by an adminis- trator or designee. Seniors must submit a completed Post-Secondary Portfolio: Three relevant college applications, letter of acceptance, Note: EDs have a negative impact on attendance. confirmed employment, military, commitment to internship, etc. The parent/guardian must come into the Attendance Office and com- plete the necessary paperwork. If for some reason the parent/guardian is unable to pick-up their child, they may designate one of the people on the student’s Emergency Information Form to sign the student out for an ED. The individual signing the student out must be 21 years of age and present a valid picture ID.
Note: Please keep your Emergency Information Form updated.
If a student returns back to school during the day after receiving an ED, they must report directly to the Attendance Office and return the ED form to receive a pass to class. If a student is caught leaving the building without following the outlined procedures, they are considered truant and will be disciplined according to the CPS Student Code of Conduct.
Note: Only the Parent/Guardian can request an Early Dismissal
32 13 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER CHANGE All students and parents are required to keep the school informed of any The following rules are enforced during all dances and social activities change in their name, address, home phone number, or emergency held at Simeon Career Academy. phone number. This is a safety precaution should an emergency arise. Students have met all criteria on the Simeon Student Obligation All information will be held in the strictest of confidence and will only be List. shared with official CPS Personnel. The administration will determine whether outside guests will be invited to dances (including prom) and athletic events. All guests EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES must be in good standing in their current role as student and/or Excused absences are defined as absences from school due to personal employee. For all school related events, guests must be school illness, illness or death in the immediate family, approved family emer- age/current students. For prom, guests cannot be over the gency, religious observance, required court appearance, medical appoint- age of 20. Good standing for outside students is determined by a ments, approved college visits, or other reasons approved by the Board of student’s academic record and disciplinary record and is solely Education. School field trips and other activities approved by the princi- determined by school administration. It is the student’s responsi- pal or designee will be noted as a School Function (SF), SF will not count- bility to submit all documentation by the necessary deadline for ed as an absence, and therefore will not be counted towards the total each event. 18 days under this policy. Each Simeon student is limited to one guest at an event. FOR AN ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED Each Simeon student is responsible for his/her guest’s conduct. The student must report to the Attendance Office to obtain a Request for If a student leaves the building before an activity has ended, he/she will not be readmitted. Absence Form. The student’s parent is then responsible for completing the form and having it returned to the attendance team. Once the ab- All social activities must have formal approval from the administration two weeks before the activity takes place. sence has been verified, the Attendance Office will update the student’s attendance to “excused.” The student will now be allowed to make up missed work. DRESS CODE
Simeon Career Academy will provide an atmosphere free of any dis- Note: Absence Request forms must be submitted within the week of the absence. ruptions to the educational process. For this reason, we adhere to a strict dress code policy. Parents must assist us in enforcing an atmos- MEDICAL ABSENCES phere of respect for all students. Procedures are in place for students If a student’s absence (an extended absence of more than three days) is who arrive to school dressed inappropriately. If students fail to com- related to medical concerns, the parent is to submit medical information ply with procedures, progressive disciplinary measures (alternative that will be verified by the nurse. Once verified, the absence will be clothing) will be enforced. updated to “excused.” For planned medical procedures, the parent
should communicate with the Attendance Office.
14 31 Every Child, Every Day, in Every Seat, On Time Counts Cont. ALL STUDENTS
4. Ensure homework assignments are completed on time and that No hats, caps, headbands, scarves, or do-rags can be worn upon students are properly prepared for learning in each class. entering the building. 5. Make sure your child exercises, eats a balanced diet, and gets Attire advertising drug or drug paraphernalia, club names, gang plenty of sleep. This will help her/him to be mentally and physically signs, obscene language, or other morally offensive acts is not ready to learn, and strengthen their immune system. allowed. No shirts with provocative or inappropriate statements. 6. Read all information sent home by the school or posted on the school’s website. Post important dates where they can be seen and Gang signs on clothing, body parts, or related clothing (affiliated remembered to ensure all expectations are met and carried out. colors) is not acceptable. Coats and heavy outer jackets are not to be worn in class and 7. Monitor your child’s attendance through Parent Portal, and set should be put in locker upon entering the building. alerts so you can receive notifications regarding your child through- out the school year. YOUNG LADIES 8. Plan and organize during the semester to make sure school is a No clothing that exposes the skin or undergarments are permitted number one priority. Please stay in constant communication with (this includes midriff tee shirts or tops, crop tops, low cut shirts your child’s support team, staff, and teachers so that any situation and dresses, camisoles, halters, ripped, holey, cut-out and shred- that could possibly prevent your child from having a successful school ded pants, shorts, or skirts, and sheer tops). year can be addressed proactively. Let’s work together. We are ask- No exceptionally short skirts, shorts or shirts (a ruler will be used ing that parents/guardians pledge to have their children to school to ensure that length is no shorter than 1 inch above the knee). and on time daily; Because Every Child, Every Day, in Every Seat, On No spandex pants (unless fully covered, covered with flowing tops Time Counts. that meet finger tip rule), biker shorts, or skirts are permitted. No
low cut hip huggers. ATTENDANCE No hoodies, scarves, pocket chains, clothing with vulgar language, All students have the right to educational opportunities that will enable gang signs, or colors permitted. them to develop to their fullest potential. Instruction and social interac- tions impact growth and development. Therefore, attendance is vital to YOUNG MEN academic success. Poor attendance leads to failure. Simeon’s attend- No tank tops, hats, or headbands are to be worn in the building. ance policy is designed to ensure that students take full advantage of the No hoodies opportunities available to them. The objectives of this policy and proce- No scarves dure are: No Do-rags To ensure a 95% school-class attendance rate is reached by each student. No earrings are to be worn in the building To increase communication between the school and parent/ No sagging. Pants must be worn at waist level with a belt guardian with respect to a student’s attendance. No pocket chains allowed
30 15 2016-2017 Fees SIMEON CAREER ACADEMY (Cash, Money Orders, and Credit Cards only) Every Child, Every Day, in Every Seat, On Time Counts ACTIVITY FEES Did you know? Being in school every day raises your child’s chances of Our goal is to provide students with the resources and supports they scoring well on tests and securing college admission and scholarship require to be successful. Fees will be utilized to ensure students can opportunities. Parents, let’s pledge to make a commitment to the and will excel and have access to the best of resources and sports. success of our children. Students who miss class, miss out on struc- Importantly, fees will be applied to our areas of need: tured learning. Except in cases of illness, many school absences can be Instructional supplies avoided with a little extra effort and good decision making. Parents, Supplemental materials help your child put their education first, build lasting friendships, and Transportation for instructional tours/field trips (specific) develop the skills needed to be a good citizen and valuable member of Student academic incentives the community. Because Every Child, Every Day, In Every Seat, On Technology needs of the classroom/school Time Counts. Staffing allocations/support Extra-curricular events (exclusive of senior activities/events) 1. Make sure your child is at school on time, every day. Ensure your child wakes up in enough time to get ready for school and Freshman — $220.00 (includes $20 P.E. uniform) strategically make it to school safely and on time. Preparing the Sophomore — $200.00 night before can ensure a less stressful morning. Tardiness to Junior — $200.00 school is not acceptable and should be avoided at all cost. All stu- Senior — $330.00 (includes $130 Graduation Fees ) dents should be seated in their class at 8:00 A.M., properly pre- (SENIOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PROM, LUNCHEON, SENIOR TRIP IS NOT INCLUDED) pared and ready for instruction. Being late to school will not be- come an accepted practice. No excuses. NOTE: $100.00 FOR ALL STUDENT ATHLETES. There may be addition- al fees for a specific program (CTE, Driver’s Ed., AP, Dual Credit). 2. Allow your child to stay at home only when he/she has a conta- gious illness or is too sick to be comfortable. Early dismissals have STUDENT IDs become habitual. Picking your child up early also negatively im- Temporary ID (per day)—$2.00 pacts your child’s attendance and disrupts their instruction. Please Note: Students are only allowed 2 unpaid temporary IDs. allow your child to receive a full day of instruction unless you are Replacement/Permanent ID—$5.00 called by the School Nurse to pick him/her up due to illness or in Note: After two unpaid temps, purchase of a permanent ID cases of emergency. Extended vacations, long weekends, and fre- will be required and issued for $5. Any additional infrac- quent doctor appointments scheduled during school hours should tions for the quarter will result in disciplinary action. be avoided because it will cause your child to fall behind. 3. Write a note for your child’s absence in a timely manner, usual- FEE WAIVER ly within 1 or 2 days. Sending a note notifies the school that you Every parent must submit a Waiver Eligibility Application by are aware of your child’s absence but still lowers their attendance October 10, 2016. Application completion does not guarantee approv- rate. All absences, whether they are excused or unexcused, have al. If approved, the waiver will be applied to the student’s account. a negative impact on your child. The district requires all students ONLY CERTAIN FEES CAN BE WAIVED. to have a 95% or higher attendance rate. The district’s expectation for the school’s overall attendance rate is 95% or higher. Together, we can make this happen. 16 29 SCHOOL WIDE GRADING SCALE Teachers are responsible for reporting and calculating a student’s grade. The student’s test grades, daily grades, and other work will be LEARNING BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M. used to determine his/her course average. Should it be necessary for a teacher to explain a student’s grade to a student and/or parent, the IF YOU ARRIVE AT 8:01 A.M. YOU HAVE MISSED IMPORTANT grades issued in Gradebook should support the grade. Teachers will INFORMATION AND YOU’RE LATE! update grades as outlined by the administration. Students must receive THE DOORS OPEN AT 7:15 A.M. ARRIVE EARLY FOR BREAKFAST two grades per category every other week. This will provide parents AND TO PREPARE FOR CLASS. and students with a true picture of academic progress. A—90-100% B—80-89% C—70-79% D—60-69% F—59% and below
PROMOTION CRITERIA 9th to 10th Grade Completion of5 credits as defined by CPS policy. 10 hours of community service completed. 10th to 11th Grade Completion of11 credits as defined by CPS policy. 20 hours of community service completed. 11th to 12th Grade Completion of17 credits as defined by CPS policy. 30 hours of community service completed.
SCHEDULING Students are programmed to meet set graduation requirements. Students work with their assigned Student Support personnel to create schedules for their academic year. Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and Honors courses are solely based on student’s performance on standardized testing. Enrollment in related courses warrant a commit- ment from the student and parent. Opting out once in agreement with enrollment is not an option. Program changes will only occur at the discretion of the administration.
28 17 STUDENT SUPPORT DEPARTMENT PROGRESS REPORTS The Student Support Department serves the entire student body. A five-week progress report will be sent home with each student Student Support personnel will be assigned by grade level and stay during each ten-week grading period. These progress reports in- with that group of students throughout the year at Simeon. Stu- clude the student’s grade at the fifth week and a short comment dent Support services include guidance in the following areas: stu- from each teacher indicating the student’s progress at that time. dent evaluations, referrals, on-track status updates, scheduling, and This is a valuable tool in letting you know what your student needs educational and career planning for future goals. The student sup- to do to ensure successful completion of each course. port relationship should allow students to freely express their ideas and feelings. The Student Support personnel should always seek to All ninth and tenth grade students will receive BAG Reports every find ways to help students assume responsibility for making plans two and half weeks. This is reflective of their BEHAVIOR, and decisions toward their future. Student Support personnel is ATTENDANCE, AND GRADES. It provides parents with progress available throughout the year for assistance, but every student will toward quarter and semester grades. BAG Reports will sent home meet with their designated person at least twice (Semester I and II) by students. a year to discuss scheduling and progress. Parents are encouraged
to attend town hall meetings that are held each semester to ensure If a student is failing one or more courses at the 5, 10, or 15-week that students are on-track to graduate. These dates will be includ- interval, a remediation plan will be created with the Student ed in the Principal’s Newsletter. Support personnel assigned to that student. This will focus on the steps needed to ensure the student passes the course, including CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION on-track labs for academic tutoring and regular progress checks. English—4 The student will be removed from the remediation plan when the History—3 grade is passing (as seen in Gradebook) or when the semester ends Math—3 (in January and June). Science—3
The semester grade is cumulative and demonstrates the average of Foreign Language—2 Fine Arts (Art/Drama/Music)—2 two quarters. Courses failed at the end of each semester must be Physical Education—2 made-up to meet graduation requirements. CTE (Career Technical Education)—5 Electives—2 TOTAL = 26 Credits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Driver’s Education One semester of Health Education United States Constitution Examination Economics/Consumer Education Examination 40 Hours of Community Service Completion of college admissions exam (i.e. SAT, ACT )
18 27 TEXTBOOK POLICY Students are financially responsible for all books assigned to them. ASSESSMENTS Students will not be issued another book until the lost/damaged Our goal is to align daily instruction with set assessments and book is returned or paid in full in the Finance Office. benchmarks. The assessment plan is outlined to measure student academic readiness for college admissions and completion. Each LOITERING POLICY assessment has a purpose and is clearly aligned to the curriculum Loitering, congregating, or standing in hallways between classes, and and the school’s instructional plan. around the building, is not allowed. Students have four minutes to pass from class to class. Students who are not participating in an QUARTERLY EXAMS after-school or athletic program must exit the premise. Any student Courses will frequently administer a formative assessment of the found loitering after the tardy bell sounds will be subject to discipli- learning that took place during the 5 and 10 week window. This nary action according to the Student Code of Conduct. provides an indicator of the student’s mastery at the quarter mark. ELEVATOR POLICY Elevators are not to be used by students without approval of an FINAL EXAMS Common course-wide final exams will be given as a summative elevator pass. Elevator usage is reserved for visitors, faculty, non- assessment at the end of each semester. These are usually given ambulatory students, or students who have obtained written ap- over a two-day period on an exam schedule and assess the stu- proval from the school’s nurse or the administration. Students in dent’s mastery of the content that was taught that semester or violation of this policy will be subjected to disciplinary actions. for the entire year. This will provide an accurate depiction of what the student has learned in each course.
ASSESSMENT SUPPORT Teachers and administration will meet quarterly to discuss stu- dent performance on assessments. Based on data, adjustments and accommodations to plans and maps will be made.
NOTE: Students will take all district and school enforced assess- ments: Interims Interims/Quarterly Benchmarks ISBE Science Assessment Performance Tasks Certifications State Board Exams/NOCTI College Entrance Exams Core subject sensitive exams AP/DUAL Credit
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CAFETERIA RULES Students are only permitted during their assigned lunch period. SIMEON CAREER ACADEMY ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTStudents are responsible for discarding their garbage and clean- ing the microwave. IDs must be on and visible before entering the lunchroom. Eating is to be confined to the cafeteria. Lunch is a designated class period. Students will be allowed to leave the lunchroom on a limited basis to use the restroom, only. Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Curriculum Coordinator Students must remain in the cafeteria until the end of the Mrs. Karin McFall Keith Houghteling 5-3209 5-3561 period. Any disruptive behavior in the lunchroom will result in immedi- ate removal and disciplinary action. Any student throwing food, paper, or other items will be
Teaching and Learning Teaching and Learning suspended. Cakes and balloons are not allowed in the building. Data Analysis Culture and Climate Resource Center Discipline OUTSIDE FOOD Students are not permitted to sell any food, including juice, candy, Peer Coaching/Mentoring Recovery Extra Curricular or snack chips of any kind. Students caught with and/or selling these items will be subject to disciplinary action, and all items Professional Development Scheduling Attendance being sold will be confiscated and discarded. Students may bring their lunch. Lunched foods have to be packed and sealed and must New Teacher Development Clerical/Finance Athletics remain in the student’s locker until locker time.
Planning and Preparation Department Leads/ILT STLS
Student Support Facilities Guidance/Counseling
Fine Arts Lead World Lang. Lead Social Studies Lead Karin Konz Steven Carpenter Steve Guarnieri CTE Dean of Attendance Dean of Discipline Isiah Rowsey Jesse Chick Robert Smith
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LOCKER POLICY Lockers are the property of the Board of Education and are provided as a convenience SIMEON for students CAREER to store ACADEMY their belongings ORGANIZATIONAL and to provide CHART students with the ability to maximize the use of classroom space. Each student is assigned a lock, locker, and a locker partner at the Principal beginning of the school year. A record of the locker number and part- Dr. S. House 5-3838 ner is kept in the attendance office. Problems with lockers should be immediately reported. The following guidelines will be used to monitor the locker policy.
Curriculum Coordinator Athletics Director Facilities Keith Houghteling Students are only permitted to go into his/her locker before the Reginald Brock Engineer 5-3561 st rd th th 2-8525 Barbara Henderson beginning of odd numbered classes (1 , 3 , 5 , 7 , and end of the 5-3205 day). This will require students to plan ahead. Do not share lockers nor the locker combination numbers with anyone but your locker partner. There should only be two occu- Special Education Teaching and Learning Coaches Madeline O'Malley pants assigned to one locker (NO EXCEPTIONS). Case Manager Stephanie Davis Department Lead Any student found sharing a locker with anyone other than his/her Data Analysis Assistant Coaches locker partner will be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Students are required to use locks provided by the school. CTE Peer Coaching/Mentoring Christopher Hammond Locks found on unassigned lockers will be cut off, and items will be Eligibility Mitchell Starocik removed. Professional Development Volunteers Sport Damaging lockers is a direct violation of the Student Code of Related Scheduling Tyler Kastner Conduct and may lead to hefty fines. 5-3220 Lockers may be inspected at any time by staff. New Teacher Development Athletic Travel
In case of emergency or suspicion of illegal activity, the school Financial Services Raja Meyers Martissa Berry administration may order a lock to be removed. Planning and Preparation Funding
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKERS
Other Food Services Students must have a different lock for Physical Education. It must be Other Dale Terry a Masters Combination lock and must be approved by the student’s Physical Education teacher. Items left overnight in the P.E. locker rooms are subject to be discarded. P.E. lockers are only for students Science Lead Math Lead ELA Lead Support Lead with assigned P.E. class. Cherilynn Hill James McChesney Danielle Williams Menyett Baker Security Lead Admissions P. E. Lead Post Secondary Dante Culbreath Alleson Knox Randy James Robert Williams
24 21 STUDENT ID POLICY & PROCEDURE PARKING REGULATIONS All students must wear a valid Simeon student ID displayed on a lan- The school prefers that students use the CTA for transportation yard, chain, or clipped to outer clothing above the waistline. The pic- to and from school. Students who drive are not permitted to ture must be visible at all times. Students who lose their ID must re- park in the Faculty Parking Lot. Vehicles in violation are subject place it immediately at the cost of $5. Temporary ID stickers are only to receiving a violation tag, and/or be ticketed and towed at the good for daily usage at a cost of $2. Students caught not wearing an owner’s expense. ID will be subject to disciplinary action. Students participating in after- The school is not responsible for vehicles while parked on school activities must keep their ID cards with their belongings. school property. Vandalism or accidents should be reported to ID cards are required to enter all special activities and sporting events. the Chicago Police Department. The school will document the Parents are encouraged to inquire about accumulation of student incident and file a report with Safety and Security. temporary ID debt each quarter in the school’s Finance Office located in room 232. RULES FOR STUDENT DRIVERS STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER/MEDIA CENTER/LIBRARY No careless, reckless, or hazardous driving on the school’s The Student Resource Center is designated to meet the instructional property. needs of Simeon students and staff. Teachers may reserve space for The speed limit on the grounds is 10 mph. instructional purposes by communicating with the Resource Center Coordinator. The same procedures are in place as the computer lab. No one is to sit in his/her car during the school day.
Students are encouraged to use the service and information in the No student is allowed to go into the school parking lot during Student Resource Center. The Student Resource Center is open dur- the day unless authorized by the Dean or an Administrator. ing lunch periods Monday-Friday and before and after school with School officials reserve the right to search a vehicle, by them- adult supervision. Computers will be available to students on a first selves or with the aid of law enforcement officials, if the come, first serve basis. Students are allowed to use their cell phones school officials deem it necessary to maintain the integrity of and other technology devices (no talking on phones or visiting social the school’s environment and the protection of the students. media sites) while in the Resource Center. VISITORS INTERNET USE All visitors must enter through the main entrance, located at The computers are available for research and instructional purposes 8147 South Vincennes, must sign in at the Front Desk, and clear only. All non-instructional usage is off limits. Printing is only done security. If they are parked in the Simeon parking lot, they should with the permission of staff and limited to no more than three pages. immediately obtain a temporary parking permit from the Main RULES Office to avoid any tickets or being towed. Students are expected to work quietly. Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary action and loss of Student Resource Center privileges. No food is permitted.
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