NVMI CADET-PARENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 Contents Grades 6-8: Promotion to the Next Grade Level ....................... 12 NVMI GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION ............................................ 3 Participation in 8th Grade Culmination ..................................... 12 NVMI Mission Statement ........................................................... 3 Grades 9-12: Earning Credits Toward High School Graduation . 12 NVMI Philosophy Statement ...................................................... 3 Military Family Exemptions ..................................................... 13 NVMI Cadet Code of Honor ........................................................ 3 Advancement to the Next Grade Level ..................................... 13 NVMI Cadet Creed ..................................................................... 3 Participation in Middle School Culmination and 8th Grade Duties of an NVMI Cadet ........................................................... 4 Activities .................................................................................. 13 Duties of an NVMI Parent .......................................................... 4 Participation in High School Graduation and Senior Activities .. 13 Duties of an NVMI Staff Member ............................................... 4 The After School Program ........................................................ 13 NVMI Anonymous Reporting System ......................................... 4 NVMI Notebook and Backpack Policies .................................... 13 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline .......................................... 4 Missed Assignment Study Hall (MASH) .................................... 14 Expected Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs) ......................... 5 Independent Study Policies ...................................................... 14 History of NVMI ......................................................................... 6 ESSA Title 1 Notification .......................................................... 14 Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy .......................................... 6 Classroom Protocols ................................................................ 14 The NVMI Colors ........................................................................ 6 Learning Activity Behaviors: ..................................................... 15 The NVMI Alma Mater ............................................................... 6 Attendance Procedures and Policies ........................................ 15 The NVMI Distinctive Unit Insignia ............................................. 6 THE LEADERSHIP PILLAR ................................................................... 17 The NVMI Patch ......................................................................... 7 The NVMI Corps of Cadets ....................................................... 17 THE ACADEMICS PILLAR...................................................................... 7 New Cadet Orientation ............................................................ 17 Academic Courses ...................................................................... 7 Organization ............................................................................ 18 Grades and Report Cards ........................................................... 7 Military Courtesy ..................................................................... 18 Academic Progress Reporting .................................................... 7 Bugle Calls and Formations ...................................................... 19 Description of Grades ................................................................ 7 Pass in Review Participation .................................................... 19 Class Ranking ............................................................................. 9 The NVMI Corps Cadet Code L-E-A-D-E-R-S-H-I-P ...................... 19 Honor Roll ................................................................................. 9 The Army Values ...................................................................... 20 Community College Classes ........................................................ 9 NVMI Cadet Leader’s Code ...................................................... 20 Independent Study On-line Courses ........................................... 9 Cadet Pay ................................................................................ 20 Academic Probation .................................................................. 9 Color Day/Week Duties ........................................................... 20 Before School Homework Help .................................................. 9 Standards for Uniforms and Appearance ................................. 21 Philosophy .............................................................................. 21 Daily Progress Checks ................................................................ 9 Basic Descriptions ................................................................... 21 Access to Academic Counseling and Conferences with School Administrators ......................................................................... 10 Manner of Wear ..................................................................... 21 Homework ............................................................................... 10 General Wear and Appearance Policies and Standards .......... 25 Student Led Conferences and Four Pillars Conferences ............ 10 Company Achievement Awards ............................................... 28 Official Parent and Student Email Accounts ............................. 10 Cadet Promotion Requirements ............................................... 29 Parent Online Access to Grades ............................................... 11 NVMI Cadet Leadership Roles and Responsibilities .................. 30 Policy for Participation in Annual Orientation/Enrollment ....... 11 THE CITIZENSHIP PILLAR ................................................................... 34 Special Education and Section 504 ........................................... 11 Philosophy ............................................................................... 34 Statewide Testing Notice ......................................................... 11 The Merit and Demerit System ................................................ 35 Schedule and Company Change Policy ..................................... 11 Detention ................................................................................ 39 1 Actions Leading to Disciplinary Probation ................................ 39 Weekly Parent Bulletin / Demerit Total Acknowledgement Form .............................................................................................. 131 Suspension and Expulsion Procedures ..................................... 41 Reading Log ........................................................................... 132 THE ATHLETICS PLLAR ....................................................................... 48 The NVMI COVID-19: Special Pandemic Cadet Policies .......... 148 Participation in NVMI Athletics Pillar ....................................... 48 The Operating Principles of the CIF .......................................... 48 NVMI Eligibility ........................................................................ 49 Mandatory Legal Notices Regarding Athletics .......................... 50 Athlete, Coach, and Spectator Code of Conduct ....................... 51 GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES .............................................................. 53 ANTI-BULLYING RESOURCE MANUAL ............................................... 78 RESOURCES ....................................................................................... 81 Textbook Problems Noted Upon Book Check Out: ................... 82 Progress Report Signature Page ............................................... 83 RACER ...................................................................................... 84 Cornell Notes ........................................................................... 85 English/Language Arts Resources: Six Trait Rubrics Summary Page ........................................................................................ 86 Common Math Formulas ......................................................... 89 The Muscular System ............................................................... 90 The Skeletal System ................................................................. 91 Periodic Table of the Elements ................................................. 92 History Timeline ...................................................................... 94 World Map .............................................................................. 95 MLA Format ............................................................................. 96 Creating a Works Cited Page .................................................... 97 One Hundred Plus Word Parts... To Make You Smarter ............ 98 Academic Vocabulary Words ................................................... 99 Transitional Words and Phrases ............................................. 101 Grade Level Vocabulary ......................................................... 102 Greek and Latin Roots ............................................................ 107 SCANTRON Performance Series Charts .................................. 108 College Goals Sheet ..............................................................