Class of 2019 and Class of 2020

Purpose To communicate celebrations, areas of improvement, goals and expectations for 11th and 12th grade students. Solicit your input on ways to improve our school community. Great schools listen to their students!

Level 1+ #56 in the State #15 in the City

Celebrations from Last School Year Achieved Level 1+ SQRP rating (REPEAT!!) Carver Military Academy Ranked #56 in the State of Illinois and #15 in the City of Chicago (Chicago Magazine) $18 million in scholarship dollars and increase in College Enrollment Mock Trial Champions – 2018, 2017 and 2016 100% of Seniors accepted to 1 or more colleges JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction – Gold Star

Celebrations (For Students) School Donated $4,000 to 12th grade students to offset Prom Costs College Visits - University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, College Fair at Carver, University of Wisconsin Senior Trip to view movie - The Hate U Give 35 12th grade students on Honor Roll and 40 11th grade students 11th and 12th grade attendance is higher this year than last Overall, adherence to the Cellular Phone Policy

Current Attendance by Grade Level 2015-2016 Nov 2016-2017 Nov 2017-2018 Nov 2018-2019 9 94.92% 94.69% 95.51% 95.01% 10 94.54% 94.23% 94.99% 94.50% 11 93.11% 92.84% 93.83% 93.99% 12 94.22% 93.13% 91.73% 95.05% Overall 94.58% 11th and 12th grade are exceeding where they were at last year…Graduation exercises, finals, and application for extension to enter grades, Also senior picnic pushed back, monthly meetings with seniors, attendance and performance meeting with parents

FAFSA Completion

Concentrations/Areas for Improvement

Goal is 1010 (College and Career Ready) Significant Increase is Needed Juniors over time

Discipline Infractions

Expectations

Arrive to School and Class on time each day 12th Grade Arrive to School and Class on time each day AMBITIOUS INSTRUCTION = B’s or Better GPA as a predictor of College Success We are a team and we have to work to meet the smart goals that MAJ ROuse just discussed… Teachers are expected to provide ambitious instruction (teachers won’t be talking during the whole class period RATHER) (teachers will be engaging you in lessons that provides the opportunity for you to ask and answer questions to help you improve your reading, writing and math skills; work independently, or working together in collaborative groups to become critical thinkers and problem solvers If you focus and work hard - you will have no problem earning B’s or better...because earning at least 3.0 grade point average will ensure that you will be accepted in to a good college. If you get a 4.0 you will earn a place for your picture on the WALL OF EXCELLENCE If you get the A & B Honor Roll - you earn merits, free time in our game room (What’s the name of the game system?) and Lunch w/ the principal!

11th Grade Arrive to School and Class on time each day Improve SAT score by 200 points (average is 100 points) 25 hours or more on Khan Academy Sign up for SAT Prep Program B’s or Better GPA as a predictor of College Success We are a team and we have to work to meet the smart goals that MAJ ROuse just discussed… Teachers are expected to provide ambitious instruction (teachers won’t be talking during the whole class period RATHER) (teachers will be engaging you in lessons that provides the opportunity for you to ask and answer questions to help you improve your reading, writing and math skills; work independently, or working together in collaborative groups to become critical thinkers and problem solvers If you focus and work hard - you will have no problem earning B’s or better...because earning at least 3.0 grade point average will ensure that you will be accepted in to a good college. If you get a 4.0 you will earn a place for your picture on the WALL OF EXCELLENCE If you get the A & B Honor Roll - you earn merits, free time in our game room (What’s the name of the game system?) and Lunch w/ the principal!

Military Model - Setting Expectations Lining up Outside Classroom: 3 squares from wall and class leader monitors; teachers will assign a class leader (Identify a responsible, model cadet) 2. Behavior in Cafeteria: All cadets seated and engaging in positive communication Use inside voices Avoid excessive movement in the cafeteria Students must have written permission to leave the cafeteria (i.e. bathroom) or Smart Pass from Teachers 3. Leaving class: Written Permission Required Classroom or Hall Passes (i.e. traditional pass) Teacher’s lunch passes- ex: Smart Pass - Geometry 3. Positive Communication 4. Locker Usage

Military Model - Setting Expectations for Behavior 4. Conduct In Formation Follow the directions of chain-of-command. Attention = Fall In /Parade Rest (No secondary movement!) Standards enforced by student leadership (Squad Leaders, Platoon Sergeants, Platoon Leaders, 1st Sergeants, and Company Commanders) 5. Locker Usage Before School, During Lunch, or After School If given authorization by a teacher to use lockers, students must have a valid pass.

Social Media Impacts Inappropriate photos, threats, harassment, bullying, or intimidation (Zero tolerance!) Social media can lead to serious consequences - SCC Violation 5-14 Colleges and certain jobs will check your media sites Think before you act!

We Need Your Input Please visit the Carver Military Academy Website and take the Junior and Senior Survey - 3 questions What is working in our school? What is NOT working in our school? If you were Principal, what would you change, implement or keep?

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