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DeVry University Advantage AcademyHigh School2020-2021 Student and Parent HandbookThis document was updated as of May 2020All current information can be found at our website,www.devry.cps.eduNameCPS emailDeVry D#1
Table of ContentsI.We areDUAA 1-2II.GeneralInformation . .3-4a. Important Contacts, Attendance Lineb. Hours and Bell Schedulec. Admission Requirementsd. Sexual Health Policye. Social Emotional Screeningf. Locker Guidelinesg. Requesting transcriptsIII.Contracts and BAGReports 5-6IV.Behavior Expectations andProcedures .7-9a. Professional Dress Guidelinesb. Cell Phones/Smart Watchesc. Entering Officesd. ID Policye. Entering Classroomsf. CPS Student Code of Conduct and DeVryUniversity Student Handbookg. Building Usage Expectationsh. Computer Labs/Classroomsi. DeVry Network Usage Policyj. Respecting the Lab Equipmentk. Academic Use Onlyl. Offensive Communicationsm. Software Policyn. Levels of ConversationV.Academic Expectations and Procedures.10-15a. High Grade Scaleb. CPS Graduation Requirementsc. Monitoring Gradesd.e.f.g.VI.VII.Aspen Student Portal (CPS Only)DeVry Course Shell (DeVry Only)Report Cards and Progress ReportsAcademic Resources (Tutoring, Library,Computer Labs)h. Academic Support Programi. Make-up and Late Work Policyj. AP Exam Policyk. Academic Dishonestyl. The DUAA Way: MEL-Con, Annotation,IDK ProtocolAttendance Expectations andProcedures .16-17a. Full- and Half-Day Absencesb. Excused Absences (Valid Absences)c. Excused Absence Note Templated. Unexcused Absences (Truant)e. Warning Lettersf. Re-Admittance from Absenceg. Tardy Proceduresh. Early Dismissal Proceduresi. Leaving School withoutPermission-Skipping/Cutting Schoolj. Medical ComplianceActivities 18-20a. Service Learning Projectsb. Club Application Processc. Post-Secondary Planningd. Parent Advisory Council (PAC)e. Advisory Local School CouncilWe Are DUAA!Dear Parent/Guardian and Student,The DeVry University Advantage Academy offers students a unique opportunity to earn anAssociate’s Degree as well as a high school diploma. Our goal is for 100% of students to graduate withtwo degrees in two years. New research shows that students who earn an unweighted GPA of 3.0 orhigher are far more likely to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We are here to support you! Thishandbook outlines many of the key policies and procedures for students to be successful during theirtwo years at DUAA.In order for students to get the most from their academic experience, parents must ensure thatDUAA has accurate emergency contact information at all times. Please call the main office at773-697-2216 or email jrangel@cps.edu to update your emergency contact information, or if you haveany questions about this handbook’s content.1
VisionDeVry Advantage Academy graduates will transition seamlessly and successfully to their post-secondarylife equipped with the skills to thrive in a modern global society; skills developed through challenging,engaging and relevant educational experiences.MissionTo create a community of empowered and independent learners in an atmosphere of mutual respectand trust. Every student will be inspired and challenged to develop and accomplish his/her academic,social, and post-secondary goals.Core Values: DUAA Students are:DeterminedTo be successfulTo overcome obstacles in life and in schoolTo be disciplinedTo be responsible for deadlines and expectationsUnitedTo be a community of learners who value respect, honesty, and each otherTo accept each other’s differencesTo build positive relationships with their peers and teachersAdaptableTo learn new skillsTo self-advocateTo persist in solving problemsAchieversTo set and realize their personal, academic, and professional goalsTo score 1010 on the SATTo earn a C or higher in all classesTo come to school on-time every dayTo plan for life after high schoolGeneral InformationDeVry University ContactsNameTitleDaniel FogartyProgram DeanCPS ContactsNameTitleAnna Ruiz-VillaPrincipalJenny AckermanAssistant Principal/Case ManagerMain OfficeGeneral LineJessie HamiltonOffice ManagerJulie RickerCounselor2Phone icker@cps.edu
Office Hours are 7 am – 4 pm on regular CPS school daysHigh School Bell ScheduleMonday, Tuesday, WednesdayStartEndMin8:008:51 0:51 Period 18:559:46 0:51 Period 29:50 10:41 0:51 Period 310:45 11:36 0:51 Period 411:40 12:31 0:51 LUNCH12:351:26 0:51 Period 61:302:21 0:51 Period 72:253:16 0:51 Period 8ThursdayStartEnd8:008:418:459:269:30 10:1110:15 10:5611:00 11:4011:44 :410:410:400:410:400:410:410:41Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Jr AdvisoryLUNCHSr AdvisoryPeriod 6Period 7Period 440:440:440:440:440:44Period 1Period 2Period 3Period 4LUNCHPeriod 6Period 7Period 8 dmission RequirementsAPrior to admission into DUAA, incoming juniors should complete the following admissions requirements: 2 years of English 1 year of World Studies 2 years of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 2 years of Math (Algebra and Geometry) 1 year of fine arts 2 years of PE, Health or JROTC 1 elective, preferably a World Language12 CREDITS TOTALPLUS: Passing score on PL-195 U.S. Constitution Test Driver’s Education Service Learning ProjectIn addition to fulfilling these course requirements, incoming students must also: Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90% Attend a parent/student information session with a parent or guardian Complete the DUAA application form Meet DeVry University standard admission requirements Demonstrate a completion of required high school prerequisites Submit a high school transcript3
Sexual Health EducationThis school year your child will receive Sexual Health Education as part of the CPS Sexual HealthEducation Policy. Depending on your child’s grade level, topics may include: Personal Safety, HumanReproduction and Childbirth, Puberty, HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs),Contraception and Pregnancy Prevention (a condom demonstration will be included), Abstinence,Healthy Relationships, and Decision Making. You are welcome to meet with the principal at our fist PACmeeting where we’ll share the lessons and information we’ll be teaching your student. The Boardacknowledges that parents/guardians are the primary sexuality educators for their child/children. DeVryUniversity Advantage Academy is committed to partnering with you to provide supplementaryinstruction to students via the sexual health education lessons.In alignment with Illinois law (“ No pupil shall be required to take or participate in any class or course onAIDS or family life instruction if his parent or guardian submits written objection thereto, and refusal totake or participate in the course or program shall not be reason for suspension or expulsion of the pupil.”105 ILCS 110/3), a parent/guardian must provide a timely written objection to opt their child/childrenout of participating in any CPS Sexual Health Education course. No student with a written parentalobjection will be suspended or expelled for refusal to participate in any such course. If you wish to haveyour child excused from participation, please inform Principal Ruiz-Villa in writing.Social Emotional ScreeningThe staff at DeVry University Advantage Academy High School, in an effort to better meet thesocial-emotional needs of our students, would like to screen your student’s advisory classroom todetermine if the students have made positive and productive adjustments to DeVry. The results will beconfidential and used to determine if follow up is necessary. If you object to your student participatingin this screening, please contact Ms. Ricker, DeVry school counselor. She can be reachedat 773-697-2216 or by email at jmricker@cps.edu . Thank you in advance for your cooperation andsupport in this worthwhile endeavor.Locker GuidelinesAll DUAA students are provided with a locker and a DUAA lock during the regular high school year. Tomaintain safety and to preserve the lockers, please adhere to the following guidelines: Only the lock provided by DUAA may be used. Lockers must remain locked at all times when not in use. In the case of high enrollment, students may be asked to share lockers. Both students shareresponsibility for the state and the contents of the shared locker. Students may not change locker assignments or lock assignments without permission from theprincipal. Students may not share combinations or share lockers without permission from the principal. Students may not store items that do not belong to them inside their locker.TranscriptsHigh School: All students must fill out a transcript request form found in the main office. Once the formis filled out, please give us 2-4 school days to fulfill the request at no charge. College: Students mustrequest via their online DeVry student portal.Contracts and BAG reportsBeing successful requires setting goals, monitoring your progress, and making adjustments as needed. Inorder to support you in finding success, we have created Junior and Senior Contracts which contain theminimum level of performance expected at DUAA. In addition to the CPS Student Portal and your DeVryCourse Shell, we will also distribute BAG (Behavior, Attendance, and Grades) reports every few weeks inadvisory so that you can monitor your progress. If a student breaks their Junior or Senior contract, thePrincipal will request a parent and student conference.4
Senior ContractEarn aCPSDiplomaRequirement:12345678910Seniors and their parent / guardian must read, sign, and return this contract totheir advisor by Thursday, September 17, 2020 .Seniors cannot accumulate more than 10 absences including excused absences.One missed HS class or a college tardy 30 minutes or more is considered ahalf-day absence.Seniors must maintain good conduct as defined by the CPS Student Code ofConduct and DeVry University Code of Conduct, and avoid suspension /college probation by adhering to these standards.Seniors must provide evidence to their advisor of completion of 3 collegeapplications by Thursday, December 3, 2020 .Seniors must complete FAFSA by December 1, 2020, OR provide a letter fromtheir parent explaining why the FAFSA is not completed . This documentationis due to your advisor.Seniors must complete 2 service learning projects. Service Project 1 in anysubject due by February 5, 2021 and Civics Service Learning Project inPolitics/Ethics class due by June 4, 2021Seniors must provide evidence to their advisor of 3 scholarship applications byApril 22, 2021. Scholarships must require at least a 250 word essay; theycannot be a raffle or drawing.Seniors must pass all of their high school and college classes during their senioryear.Seniors must earn all required credits (24 minimum). They must also pass thepublic law exam, financial literacy, driver’s education, complete 2 servicelearning projects, and have taken the SAT during a school day administration tocomplete non-credit requirements.Seniors must provide a concrete postsecondary plan and upload proof of the planinto their Naviance account in order to graduate. Learn Plan Succeed guidelines aredistrict requirements and must be met before seniors will be graduated.5Prom & guestforms, Graduatewith Distinction,Senior EventsXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Junior requirementsmust be completed in order to:1Juniors and their parents/guardians must read, sign, and turn in thiscontract into their advisory teacher no later than September 17, 20202Juniors must complete one service learning project by June 2021.3Juniors must identify 3 possible post-secondary institutions (1 safety, 1match, and 1 reach) by March 25, 2021 . These are used for the freeSAT score reports.Juniors must complete all mandated standardized testing during thespring semester.Juniors cannot accumulate more than 10 absences including excusedabsences. One missed HS class or a college tardy 30 minutes or more isconsidered a half-day absence.45678Continueto Seniorlevel atDUAAXXXXXXSeniors must maintain good conduct as defined by the CPS StudentCode of Conduct and DeVry University Code of Conduct, and avoidsuspension / college probation by adhering to these standards.Juniors must pass all high school classes and maintain an unweightedGPA of 2.5 or higher.Juniors must pass all college classes and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.GoToPromXXXXXXXBehavior Expectations and ProceduresProfessional Dress GuidelinesDUAA is located within DeVry University, a professional place for adults who are continuing theireducation. As such, students are expected to follow professional casual dress guidelines. Avoid imagesor slogans that may be offensive or reference illegal behavior. See examples of professional dress hips/a/dress code.htmCell Phones / Smart WatchesWe want our students to be fully engaged in instruction and not distracted by electronics. Unless youhave express permission, smart phones and smart watches should be out of sight, out of mind.Entering the Main OfficeAll students must wear their IDs when entering the Main Office. They are to check in with the officemanager and take a seat until the person they wish to see is available. If no seats are available, pleaseline up in the hallway. No student may enter the teacher area without permission.6
ID PolicyStudents must present their ID card to enter the building. If a student does not have their ID in themorning, the high school main office will give them a temporary ID for the day. Any student needing atemporary ID more than once a quarter may face disciplinary action. Safety is everyone’s responsibility!Students must have their DeVry University Identification Badges (ID) cards displayed at all times . Thishelps to ensure that only authorized people are on campus. The card must be worn, visibly displayed,and must be presented to a DUAA or DeVry University staff member upon request. No altering of the IDcard is allowed. Stickers, pictures, pins, writing etc. may not be placed on the ID. Only the picture takenat school may be displayed. If a student steals an ID, uses another student's ID card, forges an ID card, oruses a temporary ID on a day other than the day it was issued, he or she will face disciplinary action. Anyfurther improper uses of an ID will result in further disciplinary action at the discretion of the principal.The first ID is included in your student fees. Replacement IDs must be purchased for 10.00.Entering ClassroomsTo start class on time and maximize instructional time, at the beginning of class students will adhere tothe following expectations:Looks LikeSounds LikeID on and visible above the waistRespectful language, tone, and expressionsElectronics Out of Sight, Out of MindStudents reminding others and self about expectationsMaterials for class on deskSpeaker can be heard by allAgenda Book is outElectronics are on silent without vibrateIn seat before class startsClean and clutter free work spaceCompleted homeworkCPS Student Code of Conduct and DeVry University Student HandbookAs a dual-enrollment student, you are expected to maintain the standards of both CPS and DeVryUniversity. The University Handbook can be found dbook.pdf .The Student Code of Conduct (SCC) helps to create a safe environment for all students and schoolpersonnel. The SCC sets forth the expected behaviors for students as well as procedures for addressinginappropriate behavior. The full text of the SCC can be found on the Chicago Public Schools’ mainwebsite at www.cps.edu . All rules and guidelines in the SCC are applicable at DUAA. The SCC alsoapplies to all before- and after-school functions or any event where the student represents the school.Students may also be subject to discipline for acts of misconduct which occur either on or off campus.No matter where a student is, he/she represents the school and must behave in an exemplary manner.Students who cannot guarantee orderly conditions by their own self-discipline require the school toexert external controls and, if necessary, to impose disciplinary actions. Students who commit repeatedGroup 4, 5, or 6 SCC violations may be ineligible for participation in school-sponsored activities andeligible for administrative transfer per the participation agreement.7
Building Usage ExpectationsPart of being united is to take care of our shared building! Students are allowed to be on campus duringnormal operating hours, even when the high school office is closed. All students are expected to treatour campus as a professional work environment.Computer Labs / ClassroomsDeVry University offers computer labs at various times and locations for students to completeassignments, perform research, and accomplish school-related tasks. Students should remember thatcomputer labs are work areas—not recreational areas—and they should behave respectfully toward labattendants and DeVry University students. Users must follow the various computer lab rules in order tohelp maintain an environment where students can learn and study. These rules include: No eating or drinking and No food trash in the classrooms! All food trash should be disposed ofin the cafeteria or Commons trash. No cell phone use No loud/disruptive conversations or horseplay No streaming video No visiting social-networking sites or playing games Doors remain unlocked at all times Lights remain on at all timesDeVry Network Usage Policy:All DUAA students must use the network/computer resources in an ethical and responsible manner, incompliance with state and federal laws. A network account is a privilege granted by DeVry and thisprivilege can be revoked if it is not exercised responsibly.Respecting the Lab Equipment:Users must not make any alterations to the computer hardware or network configuration.Academic Use Only:Access to our network is specifically given for DeVry-related activities. Examples of prohibited activitiesinclude: Transmitting or making accessible offensive, obscene, or harassing materials Conducting or attempting to conduct security experiments or security scans without the specificauthorization of the IT Department. Streaming audio or video from various internet radio websites. Downloading from Peer-to-Peer clients or file sharing clients.Offensive Communications:Users are not to use our network/computer resources to display, generate, or spread any messages thatmay be obscene, demeaning, defamatory, libelous, or pornographic.Software Piracy:Unauthorized copying of software is illegal and may force DeVry as well as individuals to incur legalsanctions. Unless software has been placed specifically for public access, the owner of a copyright holdsexclusive rights to the reproduction and distribution of his/her work.Levels of ConversationFollow the Levels of Conversation to ensure you are being United and not disturbing other students.Always use the Level of Conversation as directed by your teachers and professors. In the hallwaysbetween classes, in labs, and classrooms outside of class time, students should maintain a quiet Level 1(only the person next to you can hear you). Louder conversations can be had in the Commons and HScafeteria. Remember to follow all directions from any campus employee.8
Academic Expectations and ProceduresGrading ScaleDeVry University Advantage Academy uses the following grading scale for high school and collegecourses:ABCDF90 – 10080 – 8970 – 7960 – 6959 and belowYour GPA is calculated using the following scale:ARegular /unweighted /collegeHonorsAPBCDF4.03.02.01.00.05.06.04.
Aug 17, 2020 · DeVry University Advantage Academy High School 2020-2021 Student and Parent Handbook This document was updated as of May 2020 All current information can be found at our website, www.devry.cps.
