Benito Jurez Rules and Expectations 1 Welcome back

Benito Juárez Rules and Expectations 1

Welcome back to school Juárez Eagles! 2013 -2014 2

Section 1 ü School Entry Procedures ü Tardy/Detention Procedures ü Attendance Procedures ü Hall Sweep Procedures 3

August 26, 2013 is the first day of school Arrive to school on time everyday! 4

School Entry Procedures 1. All students who enter the building will be required to swipe in using their I. D. or I. D. number 2. Upon entering there will be scanners and laptops accessible for students to log into verify 3. Students who do not swipe will receive a call home informing parents of an absence Every Day 5

Tardy Student Entry Procedures 1. Students who arrive tardy to school will be processed by a staff member from the attendance / discipline office. 4. The pass will inform them that they have a detention 2. Students will swipe their I. D. or key in their I. D. number. 3. Students will receive a tardy pass from the staff members who processed them 6

How do I serve my detention? • Students are expected to serve detentions on their own and will not be picked up by staff members. • Students may serve their detentions during lunch or after school. • Students who do not serve their detention may face further disciplinary action 7

Where do I serve my detention? This is an incentive to serve a shorter detention. Students who wish to serve a detention during lunch should report directly to the detention room. They will be offered a bag lunch until the lunches run out. Students will serve a detention after school in a designated room. Students will report to the detention room on their own. Lunch Served Detentions Afterschool § If students do not serve their detention willingly, they will not have the option to serve the next day. § Next day detentions can not be served during lunch. 8

Attendance Expectations and Policies § The attendance office is located in Room 137 § Students are expected to attend school daily § If a student is absent or needs to correct an attendance error, he/she can be helped in Room 137 9

Keep the Attendance Office Informed Notify the office immediately when contact information and emergency information have changed. Attendance Office: 773 -534 -7053 Contact the attendance office by 8: 30 A. M. if your child student will not attend school. Return to school with an excused absent note for an acceptable excused absence. Notes will only be accepted up to one month after the absences (unless it is a doctor’s statement). 10

Absences are only excused for the following reasons: Benito Juarez Community Academy Reason for Absences Note Student Name: _________________Division: _________ Date of Absences: ________________ Indicate below the valid cause for the student’s absence(s): □ Student Illness (attach medical documentation) □ Observance of religious holiday □ Death in the immediate family (attach documentation □ Family emergency, Explain: _______________________________ □ Circumstances which cause reasonable concern to you for your child’s safety or health, Explain: □ Other situations beyond the control of the student. Explain: 11

Truancy • In the State of Illinois, children are required to attend school until the age of 17. • A 5 day letter will be sent by mail when a student has 5 or more unexcused absences • A 10 day certified letter will be mailed when a student has 10 or more unexcused absences By law 5 -days 10 -days 12

Consequences for Truants When a student has 18 days or more of unexcused absences, you may encounter the following circumstances: Workshops Intensive Follow-up Parent and student will be required to attend truancy workshops Parent may be required to participate in ongoing parent education workshops Alternative Placement Copies of all truancy letters will remain in the students attendance file Staff will be required to conduct home visits to determine if the address is the accurate The student may be removed from enrollment at Juarez The student may need help transitioning to an alternative school 13

Parents can help their child by: Signing up for parent portal where you can monitor both grades and attendance regularly Monitoring Daily Attendance. When your child cuts a class, or has an early dismissal they are marked as a half-day of absence. Scheduling all appointments after school hours. Sending a note explaining each individual absence 14

Attendance Incentives Students with good attendance will be recognized! Students can participate in school dances and sports Students’ names will be displayed in the Perfect Attendance Bulletin board Students will be invited to participate in quarterly recognition activities. 15

Freshmen Expectations Number of Total Absences (1 st semester): Excluded from: 4 or more Pep Rally/Homecoming Dance 6 or more Halloween Dance 10 or more Winter Dance Number of Total Absences (2 nd semester): Excluded from: 3 or more Valentine’s Day Dance 7 or more Spring Dance Total Absences (Full year): Excluded From: 15 or more Senior Week 18 or more Prom 21 or more Senior Lock-in 24 or more Senior Luncheon 27 or more Graduation Senior Requirements Due Date: Excluded from: 40 Service Hours, Constitution Test, Consumer Ed, and Drivers Education Completed End Quarter 5 College Applications Completed 12/1 Excluded from Senior Week Passing 5 of 7 classes Each Quarter Excluded from Senior Week FAFSA Tax Forms Submitted Before Winter Break Excluded from Senior Week 5 Scholarship Applications Completed 5/1 Excluded from Passing 5 of 7 classes Excluded from Senior Lock-In Moved to a Junior Division 16

Hall Sweeps Students should arrive to class on time! Sweeping Station • Students who are late will be swept at a sweep station where they will scan I. D. or key in their I. D. number Get a Pass • Students will be issued a pass to return to class and coded as tardy for the period Be aware of Detention • Three (may change as the year progresses) hall sweeps in one day will result in a detention 17

Section 2 ü Electronics Policy ü Dress Code Policy ü Student Code of Conduct 18

STUDENTS CAN’T HAVE CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES 19

We’ll take the device and lock it up in the discipline office. Your phone or electronic device will be confiscated. 20

What happens next? Only a parent or legal guardian will be allowed to pick it up. The first time it is confiscated it will be returned to a parent There is a $25 charge the second time, and $50 every time after that. 21

Dress Code Students must wear the following: Pants, skirts, dresses, capris, or shorts extending to the knee or lower. Shirts that are modest in fit Students must enter the school with an ID or purchase one at the front door 22

Dress Code Students may NOT wear the following: • Hats • Hoods on head • Rubber bands on pants • Pajamas • Shorts, skirts, capris, etc. above the knee • Leggings that are sheer or see through • Memorial/RIP clothing • Words, images, and symbols that are inappropriate for school • Pants ripped to an immodest degree • See-through clothing deemed to be immodest 23

THIS IS WHAT WE EXPECT OF JUAREZ STUDENTS S UPPORTIVE LANGUAGE – Speak politely using a friendly tone, encourage others o N TIME – Be in your seat when the bell rings, and have your work finished A PPROPRIATE CONDUCT – Understand follow instructions, inform teacher of problems, especially those related to safety, like bullying, conflict, and drugs/alcohol R EADINESS – Do your work, have it ready, and be ready to participate 24

Student Code of Conduct Every student will receive a CPS rule book. Every student and parent must read and sign it. You must follow the rules, even if you don’t know them. It lists your rights. Those are important. Come see me or any staff in room 100 or 137 if you have questions. 25

Section 3 ü Message from the College Team ü How to contact your counselor 26

Class of 2017 • Freshman year is one of the most important years in your education as you will be on your way to become a college student! • There are many opportunities for you to become “college ready”. There will be many college visits and opportunities for you to join programs during the summer and the school year. • Visit the counseling team and Mr. Palencia/Ms. Gudino in the PERC (Room 213) to discuss these opportunities 27

Tips to become college ready: • It is very important to start off with a high GPA. This proves to the college that you have been working hard while in high school. • You must complete at least 40 service learning hours by the time you are a senior as this is a graduation requirement. • If you are struggling with your classes, make sure to take advantage of the resources that Juarez offers. There is after school tutoring and you can arrange to meet with your teacher. • The more service hours you complete, the better your college application will stand out Keep your GPA to at least a 3. 0 Complete at least 10 service learning hours • Colleges are looking for students that do things outside the classroom. It will prove to them that you are a leader and can bring something to their campus Join at least 1 extracurricular activity (club or sport) 28

The Counseling and College Team Counselor Mrs. Georgine Karvelas. Lekkas Ms. Evelyn Sanchez Email Soph. Div Freshman Div 504, 505, 506 604, 605, 606 705, 706, 707 516, 517, 518 607, 608, 701, 702, 703, 704 esanchez 113@cps. edu Dual Credit/ Enrollment Liason ulopez@cps. edu Homebound coordinator 405, 406 507, 508, 509 614, 615, 616, 712, 713, 617 750 rachavez 1@cps. edu Students living in Temporary Situations Liaison Articulation/ Admissions Peer Mentorship/ Naviance Lead 401, 402, 407 501, 502, 503 601, 602, 603, 708, 716 650 413, 414 511, 512, 513, 550 Mrs. Irina Kogan Juniors Div Department Chair Aventa Coordinator Mrs. Raquel Chavez Seniors Div gckarvelas@cps. edu Mr. Uvaldo Lopez Roles ivkogan@cps. edu 403, 404, 412 409, 410, 411 Peer Mentorship/WNI 415, 408 Lead Mrs. Bertha Ruiz b-espinal@neiu. edu Mr. Jesse Palencia jpalencia 4@cps. edu, College Coach Ms. Ivette Gudino gudino 1@uillinois. edu, College Coach 610, 618, 619, 714, 715 620 514, 515, 510 611, 612, 613, 709, 710, 609 711 29

Counseling Program and Services Academic Development includes skills, abilities, knowledge for effective learning Personal/Social Development includes skills, abilities, knowledge to help students understand respect self and others, interpersonal skills, safety and survival skills to develop students into contributing members of society Career Development includes skills, abilities, knowledge to help students make a successful transition from school to careers 30

TOOLS THAT COUNSELORS UTILIZE… What’s Next Illinois & Naviance are web-based high school, college and career planning tools 31

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