WELCOME !

Pedro Rafael Alonso Principal WELCOME Mary Cortes / extension 22023

Brian Tennison Assistant Principal WELCOME

Von Steuben’s Vision and Mission

Vision We envision a school that fosters a culture of responsibility built on scientific thinking. We envision a school that fosters a culture of responsibility built on scientific thinking. Our graduates will succeed in and contribute to a competitive and ever- changing world. Mission Our purpose is to prepare our students for an ever-changing cultural and technological world. We employ scientific approaches to teaching and learning. We collaborate across disciplines to design curriculum and deliver instruction to support student achievement at or above grade level. We insist on a culture of responsibility and opportunity for achievement built by students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. The expectations of involvement, self-discipline, and mutual respect extends to all members of the our school community. Von Steuben MSC

Von Steuben Motto If I do not know, I will find out.

School, Dept. & Course Team Work GOAL: Increase Student Achievement Through Instruction INSTRUCTION CRITICAL THINKING CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT COMMON ASSESSMENTS DATA TEAMS PROCESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Raise Test Scores EPAS 21 (Eng./Math/Sci./ Rdg.) GPA % On-track Rate 9th/10th/11th/12th Graduation Rate 90% 90% Enrollment in 4- yr Colleges and/or Career Ready Explicit Instruction Reading Apprenticeship REACH & CCSS SILT- Student Instructional Leadership Team School Reform Via Students R.E.A.C.H. CCSS School-wide focus: “Critical Thinking Framework Emphasis on CRS/CCSS skill development R.E.A.C.H. CCSS Course map in place Maps are living documents and used to drive instruction Maps include CRS, CCSS, CT Framework Supports for students with special needs R.E.A.C.H. CCSS Continual revision of quarterly assessments and semester final exams Continual revision of formative assessments (unit assessments, quizzes, CT via writing) R.E.A.C.H.- CCSS Data Teams Process 1.Collect and chart data 2.Analyze data and prioritize needs 3.Set, review and revise SMART goals 4.Select common instructional strategies 5.Determine results indicators 6.Monitor and evaluate results ILT support for professional learning Peer observation and feedback Professional readings Looking at student work (LASW) Learning walks/Rounds

HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

Closing the Achievement Gap at Von Steuben Strengthen Culture of Success for ALL

The Leadership and Learning Matrix Lucky Good results No understanding of the reasons Replication of success not probable Leading Good results Clear understanding of the reasons Replication of success quite possible Losing Poor results No understanding of the reasons Replication of mistakes a certainty Learning Poor results Clear understanding of the reasons Replication of mistakes NOT probable Effects / Results Data Antecedents / Cause Data

CPS Framework for Teaching The Framework domains illustrate a

High Schools – Year One 16 Teachers in core subjects areas Teachers in non-core subject areas Type III – Performance Task Teacher Practice Chicago Public Schools

Elementary Schools – Year One 17 Teachers in tested subjects (NWEA is administered) Teachers in untested subjects and / or grade levels Type III – Performance Task Teacher Practice Type I – NWEA Value-Added Chicago Public Schools

Phased Implementation Moving to the End State… 18 Year 2 School Year Year 5 School Year Student Feedback Type III Growth– Performance Task Teacher Practice Type I Growth Chicago Public Schools

Von Steuben Student Development S.I.L.T. Student Instructional Leadership Team

Multiple Measures 22 Teacher Practice Student Growth Student Feedback Chicago Public Schools

Progress reports will be mailed the week of the following dates. PROGRESS REPORTS WeekDate 6 October 10, December 12, March 6, May 15, 2013

REPORT CARDS MidtermWeekDate I10 November 8, 2012 II30 April 11, 2013 SemesterWeekDateI20 January 30, 2013 II40 June 17, 2013 These report cards may be picked up during Parent- Teacher Conferences from 12—6:15 p.m. These report cards will be mailed to parents and issued to students after the following dates.

24 Credits Needed to Graduate 24 Credits Needed to Graduate 4 in English 4 in English 3 in Science 3 in Science 3 in Math 3 in Math 3 in Social Studies 3 in Social Studies 1 Oral and Written Communication ** 1 Oral and Written Communication ** 1 in Technology 1 in Technology 2 in a World Language 2 in a World Language 2 in Fine Arts – Music (1) and Art or Drafting (1) 2 in Fine Arts – Music (1) and Art or Drafting (1) 2 in Physical Education 2 in Physical Education 3 in Electives + (4 additional college prep electives ***) 3 in Electives + (4 additional college prep electives ***) 40 Service Learning Clock Hours 40 Service Learning Clock Hours 20 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. 20 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. 60 Service Learning Clock Hours for Scholars 60 Service Learning Clock Hours for Scholars 30 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. 30 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. CPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

When entering the school, the student ID must be worn and visible at all times. When entering the school, the student ID must be worn and visible at all times. I.D. pictures will be distributed to the students during the first week of school. I.D. pictures will be distributed to the students during the first week of school. If the student forgets or misplaces an I.D., a temporary I.D. must be worn. If the student forgets or misplaces an I.D., a temporary I.D. must be worn. Temporary I.D.’s are $1 and are valid for the day of purchase. Temporary I.D.’s are $1 and are valid for the day of purchase. STUDENT I.D. POLICY

Students participating in athletics are required to pay the following fee(s): Students participating in athletics are required to pay the following fee(s): ANNUAL ATHLETIC FEE # of Sports PlayedFee I$100 II$125 III$150

Freshmen Sports Orientation and Registration Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm)

Free/Reduce Lunch Form. Free/Reduce Lunch Form. This form must be completed ASAP This form must be completed ASAP FREE/REDUCED LUNCH FORMS

Students WILL NOT be allowed to go off of campus for lunch. Students WILL NOT be allowed to go off of campus for lunch. Close Campus

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Required Items: Required Items: $200 Student Fee (if not already paid) How: CASH, Cashiers Checks made payable to Von Steuben MCS or credit cards. $200 Student Fee (if not already paid) How: CASH, Cashiers Checks made payable to Von Steuben MCS or credit cards. Medical Health record (Especially if participating in athletic teams) Medical Health record (Especially if participating in athletic teams) Notebook and pencil or pen Notebook and pencil or pen Backpack without wheels Backpack without wheels $5 Master Lock fee for gym locker purchased at Von Steuben $5 Master Lock fee for gym locker purchased at Von Steuben Recommended Items: Recommended Items: CTA bus cards will be sold near lunch room CTA bus cards will be sold near lunch room Cellular Phone Request Form Cellular Phone Request Form Room 118 or downloaded at Room 118 or downloaded at $28 Physical Education Uniform Fee if not already purchased $28 Physical Education Uniform Fee if not already purchased Optional P.E. clothing $16 for sweat pants, and $12 for long sleeve shirts. These can be purchased in the gym. Optional P.E. clothing $16 for sweat pants, and $12 for long sleeve shirts. These can be purchased in the gym.

Tuesday, September 6, :30 a.m. Start time for all students. Freshmen student will report to the auditorium. Students will attend all of their classes, meet their teachers and be dismissed at 3:35 p.m. First Day of School

First Week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Start time for all students. Freshmen student will report to the auditorium. Students will attend all of their classes, meet their teachers and be dismissed at 3:40 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Period 18:30-9:20 Period 29:25-10:15 Period 310:20-11:10 Period 411:15-12:05 Period 512:10-1:00 Period 61:05-1:55 Period 72:00-2:50 Period 82:55-3:45 SCHEDULE Wednesday Period 18:30-9:19 Period 29:23-10:12 Division10:16-10:26 Period 310:30-11:19 Period 411:23-12:12 Period 512:16-1:05 Period 61:09-1:58 Period 72:02-2:51 Period 82:56-3:45

HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

Thank You We look forward to be working together with you and your treasured child. Have a great day!!

Administration Principal- Pedro Alonso Mary Cortes Assistant Principal- Brian Tennison Assistant Principal- Jodi Pinkerton

Freshmen Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Tuesday, September 27, :30 pm 6:30 pm Von Steuben Auditorium Von Steuben Auditorium