1. August 20, 2014 “Welcome to School Year 2014-2015” Excellence is Expected

2. Administration MAJ Steven Rouse Academy Superintendent Mr. Joseph MitacekAssistant Principal CPT Michael Rover (Ret) Commandant MSG (Ret) Cornell DavisSenior Army Instructor

3. Carver Staff Mrs. Kathryn Alderson – Freshman Counselor Ms. Darneshia Houser – School Operations Manager Ms. Taska Malone – Main Office Staff Mrs. Mary Martin – Main Office Staff Ms. Sylvie Holt - Librarian Mr. Fred Ward – Security and Head Football Coach Mr. Johnail Evans – Security and Softball Coach Ms. Tasha Johnson – Security Mr. Ted Jones - Security

4. Carver Military Academy Mission Carver Military Academy provides all Cadets with a rigorous, inquiry-based, college preparatory curriculum that creates life-long learners. The school environment provides personalized academic support. The military model fosters leadership and empowers all cadets to be independent and active citizens.

5. 1. The Work you are doing is Important 2. You Can Do it! 3. I won’t give up on you, even if you give up on yourself

6. Academic Highlights Former students are currently attending University of Illinois at Urbana, NIU, SIU, WIU and other colleges and universities 94.3% overall attendance rate Gates Scholar Seniors were awarded 3 million dollars in scholarships last school year 90% of students at Carver Military Academy indicated they feel the school is safe during Student Connection survey

7. Freshman Year Academics JROTC and Health I Algebra 1 Reading 1 English 1 World Studies Biology Music, French/Spanish or Art Lunch

8. School Start Time School Start Time = 7:50am School End Time = 3:26pm Wednesday End Time = 2:26pm

9. Student Fees for Freshmen Student Activity Fee (annual)$95.00 Military Photo/Command Board $15.00 Carver Correspondence & Publications $ 5.00 Carver Physical Training Uniform $35.00 Military Ball $45.00 Clear Book bag $ 17.00 Calculator $13.00 Total $225 Possible Additional Fees Black Winter wool coat $85.00/95.00 Ventra Student Card$3.00 Temp ID Card$2.00

10. Parents – Please Get Involved! Board of Governors (Local School Council)- Once per month Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Once per month Grade book Account – This is Critical!

11. Yellow Bus Transportation EAST BUS ROUTE NAMEAM PICK-UPAM DROP-OFFPM PICK-UP Gallistel6:25AM6:55AM3:00PM Taylor6:28AM6:55AM3:40PM Jane Addams7:10AM7:40AM3:40PM Grissom7:23AM7:40AM3:00PM WEST BUS ROUTE NAMEAM PICK-UPAM DROP-OFFPM PICK-UP O.T. Bright6:40AM Gillespie7:00AM White7:15AM Johnnie Coleman7:20AM Metcalfe7:25AM

12. Activities Today Station 1 – Take Student ID picture – Tech Office Room 220 Station 2 – Turn in Forms, Pay Fees (No Checks) and Receive program- North Lunchroom Station 3 – Supply Room Station 4 – Book Room (World Studies) Station 5 – Receive Locker Assignment and Clear Book Bag Station 6 – Health Clinic to schedule physicals (Optional) Station 7 – Students taking GRIT Test – Room 107 Notes: Please be patient, there could be a wait time at each station Prior to departure, turn in check-list to Mr. Mitacek Waiver form is for lunch, not Student Fees for Uniforms See Mr. Mitacek for Ventra Cards Self – guided tour are encouraged after completing all sll stations

13. Visit our Website for additional information www.carvermilitary.org