DUNBAR VOCATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY

WELCOME PARENTS/GUARDIANS & STUDENTS TO DVCA

2011 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011

WELCOME CLASS OF 2015!!!

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INTRODUCTIONS Dr. Covington, Principal Ms. Lynch, Asst. Principal Mr. Crump, Asst. Principal Ms. Muhammad, Special Education

Case Manager Ms. McKnight, Counselor Ms. Banks-Lincoln, Counselor Ms. Gomez, Counselor

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INTRODUCTIONS

Mrs. Lee, Counselor Ms. Hazelwood, Counselor Mr. Evans, Counselor Mr. Gorhman, College and Career Coach Mr. Lee, College and Technical Education

(CTE) Coordinator Ms. Norice, Service Learning Coach

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CURRICULUM & SCHEDULE

Dunbar High School2011-2012 School Year

Bell SchedulesTeacher Start Time: 7:55am (those who do not start at 0 per.)

Monday/Thursday Tuesday/Friday Time Wednesday

Time Day A Day B 7:29 to 7:56 0

7:12 to 7:56 0 0 8:00 to 8:27 1A

8:00 to 8:15 Homeroom Homeroom 8:31 to 8:58 5B

8:19 to 9:51 1 5 9:02 to 9:52 Advisory

9:55 to 11:27 29:55 - 10:39

69:55 - 10:39

2nd A 6th A 9:56 to 10:23 2A10:43-11:27 10:43-11:27

2nd B 6th B 10:27 to 10:54 6B

11:31 to 1:03 311:31-12:15

711:31-12:15

3rd A 7th A 10:58 to 11:25 3A12:19-1:03 12:19-1:03

3rd B 7th B 11:29 to 11:56 7B

1:07 to 2:39 41:07-1:51

81:07-1:51

4th A 8th A 12:00 to 12:27 4A1:55-2:39 1:55-2:39

4th B 8th B 12:31 to 12:58 8B

2:43 to 3:27 9 9 1:02 to 1:29 9

2:39 Student Dismissal 12:58 Student Dismissal

2:51 Teacher Dismissal 2:51 Teacher Dismissal

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HOW TO READ YOUR SCHEDULE Monday & Wednesday (BLUE)- Attend periods

1….2….3….4 Tuesday & Thursday (GOLD)- Attend periods

5….6….7….8 Wednesday- Attend ALL CLASSES in this

order (Blue)- 1st Period………. (Gold)-5th Period

ADVISORY (Blue)- 2nd Period………. (Gold)- 6th Period (Blue)-3rd Period………. (Gold)- 7th Period (Blue)- 4th Period………. (Gold)- 8th Period

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CURRICULUM & SCHEDULE CONT……

Students not staying for sports/activities must exit the building immediately after school

Students are encouraged to use ½ days to earn Service Learning Hours

School starts on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 @ 8:00 am SHARP!!!!! Students may arrive as early as 7:15am.

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CURRICULUM

DVCA has 5 Academies: Agriculture Broadcast & Digital Media Construction & Architecture Culinary & Hospitality Health Science

All students have been placed in the “Academy” that they chose upon application

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

Uniform will enhance leadership and a culture of respect Monogrammed navy

Polo Shirt (this is the only shirt that can be worn)

Khaki slacks, knee length skirt or shorts.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

Students may wear any color shoe! However, thong sandals and “flip-flop” style shoes are prohibited.

Students are required to wear a belt at all times. The belt can be any color.

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GYM UNIFORM

The DVCA Gym Uniform must be worn to all PE classes.

Athletic shoes

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IMMUNIZATIONS

Make your appointment now!

Students without a current physical on file will be excluded from school!

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DVCA MIGHTY DOLLAR/MIGHTY PAPER

Given to parent/guardian who attends any DVCA function

Functions include, but are not limited to: Meet & Greet, Orientation, Open House, Report-Card Pick Up

May be used to purchase DVCA merchandise during Report Card Pick-Up days

Earned by students who are “caught” being a respectful, responsible leader

Can be earned from any DVCA administrative staff member or counselor

May be redeemed for various items, such as school supplies & uniforms

Mighty Dollar Mighty Paper

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THE MAKE-IT OR BREAK-IT YEAR

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GRADES MATTER According to CCSR (2007)

95% freshman with a B average graduate 8 out of 10 times. Freshman with a B

average will graduate with at least a B average

Freshman with less than a C average are more likely to drop out than to graduate

Common Myths Only 2nd & 4th semester grades matter (Semester Grades: Credits Issued) Teachers gave grades Only core classes are important

Setting the Standards for Academic Excellence

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ATTENDANCE MATTER According to CCSR (2007)

About 9 of 10 freshman who miss less than one week of school graduate (regardless of 8th grade test scores)

Freshman who miss more than two weeks of school fail at least 2 classes

Things to Remember… Tardiness counts towards attendance (3

Tardies = 1 absence-unexcused) Unexcused absence= Teacher may not

allow make-up assignments

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FRESHMAN SUCCESS BEGINS WITH…

IMPACT Grade Book Reports Progress Reports Report Card Pickup Afterschool TutoringCommunication Syllabus Asking for help before a student fails a class Attendance

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Get to know your guidance counselor and the college and career coach 

Develop a four-year educational plan that’s aligned with your college and career goals.

Develop test-taking, writing and study skills.

Get active and stay active in one or more extra-curricular activities.

Freshman Year

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Improve your reading skills by reading at least 20 minutes per day beyond school work (newspapers, magazine, books, word-a-day). 

Use the “What’s Next Illinois” website to identify your interests, skills and abilities each year.  Begin to identify postsecondary educational programs that will help you achieve your goals

Freshman Year

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QUESTIONS?

Feel free to ask any member of the DVCA Team a question!

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