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The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville

3519 S. Giles Ave.

Chicago, IL 60653

Handbook for Cadets

Table of Contents

A. The Academy 3

B. The Military Model 3

C. Attendance 5

D. Cadet Discipline and Compliance 6

E. Cadet Academics 13

F. Postsecondary Preparation 16

G. School Administrative Measures 18

H. The Cadet Creed 24

The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville

3519 S. Giles Ave.

Chicago, IL 60653

Handbook for Cadets

A. The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville. The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville (the Academy or CMA-B) is a college preparatory military academy high school of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). As such, the Academy employs a combination of educational philosophies providing a serious program of instruction for Chicago high school students to prepare for success in college and life after high school. The military model affords all cadets a system of functional responsibility, discipline and leadership training. Additionally, our college preparatory curriculum is standards-based and mandates four years of math and science with a focus on research and engineering. The instruction is rigorous; cadets go well beyond the accumulation of isolated information. The program is relevant; instructional design is founded in research and identified skills and knowledge necessary for future success.

B. The Military Model. The military model provides a project-based framework through its hierarchical cadet organization by establishing group goals and objectives. Though some goals/objectives are proposed by school adult leadership, most student goals are developed by the cadets, themselves. Cadets assume responsibility for achieving these goals/objectives through action-planning and execution essentially of their own design. In a structured and coached environment the goal setting process allows this vital college-level skill to be nurtured and more fully acquired.

Additionally, the military model provides an established standard of discipline which is not readily evident in most non-military high schools. Cadets wear proper military uniforms and abide by military customs and courtesies, referring to proper titles in conversation and adhering to an established merit/demerit system based on the Academy guidelines of military self-discipline. Not to be confused with a “Military-style Boot Camp” high school model which severely enforces codified discipline, the Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville follows the CPS Student Code of Conduct and the CPS Military Academy Guidelines. With enforced compliance (an Academy priority), the resultant environment is orderly and respectful and more conducive to learning than a chaotic and less disciplined setting.

1. Organization. Our school culture is that of a military school community. Cadets are assigned to a single battalion with five companies. Each company has three platoons. Each platoon has four squads. In most cases, each squad has eight cadets including a squad leader and a team leader.

To the extent possible, each platoon and company, is scheduled and programmed as a cohort. By “cohorting” cadets, the Academy allows for personalization within the make-up of the student population. Academy faculty, assigned mentorship responsibility with specific squads, platoons and companies serve as general/academic mentors and advisors. As cadets are promoted through each year group and through cadet ranks, they, too, become general/academic mentors and advisors to the younger cadets.

2. Functional Responsibility. Each cadet at the Chicago Military Academy is charged with a measure of functional responsibility to the school community.

a. The Corps of Cadets. The organizational structure within the Academy provides for a chain-of-command within the Corps of Cadets. These functional leadership roles allow cadets to practice and develop managerial and supervisory skills in a controlled environment. The progression is typically year-to-year, but, just as some students seek the added responsibility of AP coursework, some cadets will excel in identifiable leadership skills. The chain-of-command leadership roles within the Corps of Cadets include:

1) Squad which is led by:

• Squad Leader (Cadet Staff Sergeant), and

• Team Leader (Cadet Sergeant).

2) Platoon which is led by:

• Platoon Leader (Cadet Lieutenant), and

• Platoon Sergeant (Cadet Sergeant First Class).

3) Company which is led by:

• Commander (Cadet Captain),

• Executive Officer (Cadet Lieutenant), and

• First Sergeant (NCOIC) (Cadet First Sergeant).

4) Battalion which is led by:

• Commander (Cadet Lieutenant Colonel),

• Executive Officer (Cadet Major), and

• Command Sergeant Major (Cadet Command Sergeant Major).

b. Academy-wide Staff. In addition to the Academy cadet organization (above) a functional staff will manage cadet resources.

1) Adjutant (S-1) with administrative staff is responsible for maintaining cadet records including cadet administrative information, awards & decorations, service/participation logs, merit/demerit listings, promotions, and staffing.

2) Information & Security Officer (S-2) with I/S staff is responsible for maintaining cadet staff IT and A/V equipment, and for maintaining good order and discipline in the hallways.

3) Operations Officer (S-3) with operations staff is responsible for publishing all cadet operations orders and maintaining cadet training schedules and training records.

4) Logistics Officer (S-4) with logistics staff is responsible for assisting the Academy Commandant in all logistical aspects of Academy functions and for assisting the Academy Military Property Custodian in ensuring all cadets have complete, proper fitting and serviceable uniforms.

5) Public Affairs Officer (S-5) with PAO staff is responsible for timely update of all information posted on the cadet website, within the Academy Cadet Newsletter, and the Daily Bulletin. Additionally, the PAO is responsible for ensuring Area 26 Director of Military Instruction is notified of all Academy activities.

c. Special Staff. The Academy also requires special staff sections to ensure proper and efficient operation within the Corps of Cadets. These staff sections are ancillary to the formal organization and operate at the personal direction of the Cadet Battalion Commander.

1) Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the JAG staff is responsible for the smooth operation of the peer jury program as prescribed by the Chicago Board of Education via the Student Code of Conduct.

2) Special Projects Officer (SPO) with various temporary assigned staff members is responsible for special projects within the battalion such as special ceremonies, the Military Ball and Organization Day.

3) Science Officer and his/her staff of research assistants and project managers supervise the research/internship programs of the Cadet Battalion.

d. Classroom Staff. Each class within the Academy has rotationally assigned duties and responsibilities in order to ensure the smooth operation of each class. Minimally, classroom responsibilities include:

1) Class Leader responsible to the teacher for military protocol of cadets within the classroom or school function.

2) Class Administrative Assistant serves as classroom attendance assistant and documents clerk.

3) Class Logistician serves as classroom supply clerk, audio/visual technician, and maintenance assistant.

C. Attendance. In order for any cadet to do well academically, he/she must be present and on time for class each and every day. It is absolutely essential that cadets arrive at school for morning formation and attend all classes on his/her schedule. Missing formations and/or classes and being tardy for formations and/or classes are violations of a cadet’s covenant with the Academy.

1. Computerized Attendance. All CPS schools have the capability to report daily attendance on the CPS mainframe computer. Attendance is reported daily and monitored centrally by CPS. However, attendance at the Academy is monitored and recorded within 15 minutes of each class period start time.

2. Automated Outdialer. The Absentee Outcalling System is an automated telephone system which may be programmed to call the home telephone numbers of absent cadets or other telephone numbers submitted by the student's parent(s) or guardian(s). The Academy will usually place personal phone calls to absent cadets’ homes when feasible. A supplemental postcard mailing system will also be established to notify homes without telephones and homes that cannot be reached by the Absentee Outcalling System. The Academy also utilizes the CPS mainframe system to generate five (5) and ten (10) day “unexcused absence” letters.

3. Truancy Hotline. Please know that the Board of Education has established a Truancy Hotline (773-553-4000) to give individual citizens and businesses a convenient means of reporting school-aged students who are on the streets or at home during school hours, 24 hours a day. The hotline shall forward this information to central office for processing.

4. Withdrawal/Removal From Enrollment. Students may be removed from enrollment under the following guidelines.

a. All students are to be removed from enrollment when they transfer to a different school (including home school) or graduate.

b. All students are to be removed from enrollment if their whereabouts cannot be determined after a school has completed all of the following:

1) calling all phone numbers on file for the student, including emergency contacts;

2) sending a letter addressed to the student’s last known address asking the parents to call or come to the school to discuss the student’s absenteeism; and

3) visiting the student’s last known address without finding the student or the student’s family.

c. No student under 17 years of age shall be permitted to withdraw from enrollment. Students 17 years of age require the express, written, and informed consent of their parent or guardian to withdraw from enrollment. Specific provisions for informed consent shall include, but not be limited to:

1) an accommodation for limited English speaking populations;

2) a general description of the rights to educational services being waived as a result of dropping out;

3) a description of the rights to educational services withdrawing students retain under the law, including the right of dropouts to return to school and to a due process appeal if the right to return to school is challenged by the local school;

4) information regarding adult and alternative educational services available in the community; and

5) information provided to the student as well as the parent or guardian summarizing the likely adverse consequences that result from dropping out of school.

d. For students who wish to withdraw from enrollment, the Academy shall complete all of the following before a student can be removed from enrollment at a CPS school:

1) verify that the student meets the age criteria for withdrawing,

2) verify that the student and, where applicable, the parent have completed and signed the Consent to Withdraw form,

3) sign the Consent to Withdraw form, and

4) immediately forward the fully-signed Consent to Withdraw form to the Department of Drop-Out Prevention and Recovery.

5. Tardiness: The Academy shall accept all enrolled cadets who have not been suspended or expelled who present themselves for daily attendance. CMA-B has a tardy policy which requires students to be in school and in class during each of a cadet’s scheduled class periods, including lunch. Cadets shall not be sent home or refused admission to school due to tardiness. Students who arrive late for any class period must be allowed to proceed to their classes after obtaining proper documentation of their tardiness through the S-2 Staff. Once documented, Academy staff shall ensure their admittance to class. The Academy may impose disciplinary sanctions pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct for persistent tardiness to school or class.

6. Class Attendance. Students must attend their classes in order to learn and retain course subject matter. Consequently, cadets’ success in earning credits towards promotion shall be determined by attendance in class as well as by performance on academic assignments. Therefore, students who have unexcused absences in 20% or more of the classes in a particular course during the period for which a unit of credit is earned shall not pass the course and shall receive no credit towards promotion.

D. Cadet Discipline and Compliance. All students will adhere to the CPS Student Code of Conduct (SCC) and the Academy will follow all guidelines therein. Additionally, cadets shall comply with the CPS Military Academy Guidelines (MAG) which outlines specific protocols within the Academy necessary to good order and discipline.

1. Preventive Behaviors. Many discipline and compliance issues can be prevented with careful classroom planning and the use of consistent norms and expectations. Active supervision of by instructional staff and cadet leadership can minimize potentially bad situations. Problems often arise when cadets are demeaned by others or not meaningfully engaged. All cadets are expected to adhere to the lessons of Conflict Resolution and Anger Management as taught in the JROTC curriculum.

2. Cadet Compliance and Discipline Measures. All Cadets at the Academy are expected to comport themselves with military bearing and dignity at all times.

a. Discipline v. Compliance. Because the Chicago Military Academy operates under two sets of guidelines, it must be understood where delineation occurs. To be sure, the SSC takes precedence over the MAG. In this sense, the SCC governs issues of discipline common to all schools within CPS. The MAG governs issues of compliance common only to the military academy high schools of CPS. In any event, lack of discipline or compliance in the classroom, in the hallways or at school functions cannot be tolerated. Corrective action may include:

1) Cadet may be called to Attention or At Ease by an Academy staff member or senior ranking cadet as a way of stopping negative behavior,

2) Cadet may be given corrective instruction on how to improve,

3) Cadet may be required, by adults only, to execute up to ten pushups for compliance offenses (not for disciplinary, or SCC, infractions) as a means of extra military instruction,

4) Cadet may be given demerits based upon standard merit/demerit allocations (see below),

5) Cadet’s parent/guardian may be called to inform him/her of misbehavior and/or non-compliance,

6) Cadet may be asked to give up his/her ID so it and the cadet can be taken to the Discipline Office,

7) For more serious offenses, generally those of a level 3 and higher within the SCC, cadet may be sent immediately to the Commandant or the Academy Disciplinarian accompanied by a misconduct report, which can result in more serious disciplinary action.

b. Merit/Demerit. The merit and demerit system is a tool for reinforcing discipline and enhancing the corps’ ideals and goals. When administered properly it will improve the overall discipline and morale of the corps. The process described herein is overseen by the Academy Commandant whose responsibility it is to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the system as it operates within the parameters of Cadet Command Regulation 145-2, Junior ROTC Program Organization, Administration, Operation, Training and Support.

1) Academy Staff Members can issue merits and demerits based upon the criteria listed in this handbook. Cadet Officers and Senior Noncommissioned Officers are authorized to issue merits and demerits under the supervision of Academy JROTC instructors.

2) When a Merit/Demerit Form is issued, cadets of the S-2 Staff shall follow these procedures:

a) The staff/cadet writing the form should complete the form in duplicate when possible. The original shall be initialed by the cadet and given to the cadet’s operations officer.

b) Cadets must process the original form through the chain of command to the S-2 Safety and Security Office. If the form exceeds 30 demerits, the Battalion Commander/Executive Officer must initial the form. The S-2 Safety and Security Officer is responsible for obtaining the Battalion Commander/Executive Officer signature/initials, if necessary.

c) After the form has processed through the cadet’s chain of command and after the S-2 has recorded the demerits in the battalion merit/demerit ledger, the form will be filed in the cadet’s personnel record.

d) Every week the company commanders and JROTC instructors will meet to verify their merit/demerit ledgers to ensure forms were properly processed and recorded.

e) If there is a discrepancy with any form, the cadet’s company commander and the S-2 Officer will resolve the discrepancy. If the form in question exceeds 30 demerits, the Battalion Commander will resolve the issue. The final adjudication will rest with the Senior Military Instructor.

f) The Academy Commandant shall provide governing guidance in all final decisions regarding the merit/demerit system.

c. Extra Military Instruction. The final period of each school day is designated for Academic Augmentation and Extra Military Instruction (EMI). This regularly scheduled period is reserved for those cadets who may need or desire additional academic or military assistance. It can be scheduled as tutoring time or as a homework lab (see below). It will also be scheduled for cadets requiring extra training on military standards of conduct and bearing. At the discretion of the Senior Military Instructor, cadets may be scheduled for EMI during scheduled lunch periods, but shall not deprive cadets of a minimum of twenty minutes for noon meal.

d. Cadet Judge Advocate General. The Cadet Judge Advocate General (JAG) will assist cadets in becoming better citizens and cadets. The JAG is an important part of a cadet military enforcement process of intervention to council cadets and to improve individual cadet behavior. If a cadet violates CPS Student Code of Conduct Groups 1-3 violations, or has accrued 20 or more demerits, the Academy Dean or Commandant may assign him/her to a JAG hearing. Similarly, a cadet may request a JAG hearing as part of the CPS SCC Peer Jury program through the Academy Disciplinarian or Commandant. The purpose of the JAG is to counsel cadets who have committed acts of misconduct and to recommend specific punishment for the offense(s) if applicable.

e. Detention. Periods of discipline are served in the Detention Center for infractions of school rules related to cutting, tardiness, and/or cadet discipline. The cadet will be informed of the detention by the Academy Dean/ Disciplinarian. Detentions may be served before school, after school or on Saturdays with the Detention Center staff. Failure to serve detentions in the specified time will result in a parent conference and possible suspension for the cadet.

f. Parent Conference. Parent conferences for disciplinary reasons are not the preferred method of meeting with cadets’ parents/guardians. However, it is absolutely essential to maintain an active dialogue with parents particularly when cadets are having difficulty with Academy rules. All parent conferences shall be documented after the fact with date, time, nature and description of the discussion. Cadets who are required to attend a parent-student conference with Academy administration shall be in the correct uniform and shall report to the administrator upon entering the meeting room.

g. In-School Suspension. In some special instances, in-school suspension may be used in lieu of an out-of-school suspension for specified periods. Students remain in school but are assigned to the discipline office for the day or for specified periods. This may be the result of a cadet failing to report to school in the prescribed uniform of the day or for minor classroom disturbances in order to preclude continued disruption.

h. Suspension. The Student Code of Conduct states that “For gross disobedience of misconduct a pupil may be suspended temporarily . . . for a period not to exceed ten school days for each offense.” During any suspension, the student may not attend class, participate in school activities, or visit the school grounds. Students found on the premises can be arrested for trespassing. Parents will be notified by letter and/or phone call of the reason and length of the suspension. Cadets will be afforded an opportunity to contest a suspension. Teachers shall provide homework assignments to suspended students.

i. Administrative Transfer. The concept of a Military Academy High School is to utilize the JROTC curriculum and the teaching of leadership, discipline and functional responsibility as a means for better preparing students for post-secondary education and a successful life after high school. Because the military academies expect a higher level of discipline and have higher academic expectations for cadets, cadets who refuse to conform to military standards and uniform policies or who repeatedly engage in acts of gross misconduct and/or insubordination undermine the mission and the military standards of the school; thus affecting the education of the other cadets. Administrative transfer will be made in order to maintain the good order and discipline of the Corps of Cadets. Cadets who are disenrolled from a military academy as a result of this type of administrative transfer will be reassigned to their attendance area school. Reasons for administrative transfer are:

1) Repeated non-compliance to the academy’s military uniform policy on and off campus,

2) Failing consecutive semester grades in JROTC,

3) Demonstrated unsuitability based on accumulation of excessive demerits or consistent unacceptable behavior, including insubordination, relating to the Military Standards as outlined in the Cadet Handbook,

4) Failing to meet the terms of any probation or correct a deficiency for which he/she was placed on probation, and/or

5) The request of the individual.

j. Expulsion. The Student Code of Conduct states that “Whenever a pupil in any school is found guilty of gross disobedience, misconduct, or other violations of the by-laws, rules and regulations of the Board of Education in the City of Chicago, he/she may be expelled from school.”

3. Screening. In order to ensure a safe and secure environment, students and visitors are subject to metal detector screenings. Walk-through and hand-held metal detectors are employed for this purpose. Cadets are to arrive at school early and remove all metal objects from their person prior to entering the building.

4. Loitering. Cadets found loitering in the halls at any time are subject to disciplinary action. Cadets who loiter in the halls during the passing period are subject to disciplinary action. For the safety of all students, they are to leave the school immediately after dismissal. Loitering outside the school especially near any CTA bus stop is prohibited. Students who loiter are subject to disciplinary action and/or arrest. Teachers are to ensure cadets do not linger in classrooms after class. If a cadet(s) is to remain in the building after his/her final period of the day, the Academy administration must be notified.

5. Merit Point System. Merit points can be awarded for exceptional performance and noteworthy achievement. All cadets are eligible to receive merit points and there are many opportunities to earn them for extra participation. The following performances are examples that warrant merit points. Write ‘em up! – Up to the following point values are recommended for merits:

a. Cadet of the Month 30

b. Special Achievements 25

c. Outstanding Military Bearing 10

d. Winning Drill Downs 20

e. Exceptional Uniform (Shoes, Etc) 10

f. Participating in Meets and Special Events 10

g. Extra Participation in Cadet Activities 10

h. Special projects 10

i. Extra Flag Detail 5

j. Community Service (>30 hours) 20

k. Positive Feedback from teachers 10

l. Outstanding Leadership in day to day activities 10

6. Demerit System. Demerits may be assessed for cadets violating Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville rules and procedures or military customs and courtesies. The accumulation of more than 50 demerits is considered excessive. Write ‘em up! – When recommending demerits, use the following as a guide:

a. Improper Wear of the Uniform (up to 5 demerits)

1) Collar Insignia missing/crooked

2) Grade insignia missing/crooked

3) Nametag missing/crooked

4) Belt missing/missing loops/buckle

5) Tie improperly worn/missing

6) Head gear improperly worn/missing

7) Other

b. Appearance of the Uniform (up to 5-10 demerits)

1) Wrinkled

2) Dirty/stained

3) Shoes not shined

4) Cables (Loose threads)

5) Buttons Loose/Missing

6) Improper Undershirt

7) Belt Buckle not shined/scratched

8) Excessive lint on uniform

9) Hair on uniform

c. Grooming (5-10 Demerits)

1) Need Haircut

2) Need Shave

3) Mustache not in compliance

4) Side Burns not in compliance

5) Jewelry not in compliance

6) Unnatural hair color

7) Improper color of hair tie/ponytail holder

d. Classroom Infractions (5-10 Demerits)

1) Sleeping in class

2) Eating/Drinking in class

3) Chewing gum in class/formation

4) Improper Gestures

5) Saying “yeah”/”nope”

6) Talking without permission

7) Sitting on the tables

8) Wearing a hat in class or inside not in formation

e. Leadership (10-20 Demerits)

1) Failure to perform duties

2) Failure to wear uniform when duty requires

3) Lack of Military courtesy (including failure to salute)

4) Abuse of Authority

5) Missing scheduled Meeting

6) Failure to turn in staff work

7) Unexcused Tardy

8) Unexcused Absence

9) Unprepared for class

f. Cadet Misconduct (30-50 Demerits)

1) Conduct unbecoming a Cadet

2) Cadet Honor Code violation

3) Contumacious Insubordination/Disobedience

4) Repeated unexcused absence from formation

5) Disrespect to an adult or a Cadet Commander

6) Arguing with JROTC instructional staff

7) Deliberate Disrespect to fellow cadet(s)

8) Misuse or misappropriation of government property

9) Profanity or verbal abuse

10) Sexual harassment (to include inappropriate jokes)

7. Cadet Bearing. Cadets at the Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville are to conduct themselves with honor and military bearing at all time. They will adhere to basic uniform and drill standards, military customs and courtesies, as well as Academy protocols. They shall work together as a team and strive for excellence in all they do.

a. The Cadet Uniform. The cadet uniform is provided to JROTC cadets by the United States Army. These uniforms are not replicas of service uniforms, but official U.S. Army uniforms. They are to be worn and treated as such. Disrespectful wear and/or treatment of the cadet uniform cannot be tolerated. Instructions for proper wear of the uniform are found in Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, and in Cadet Command Regulation 145-2, JROTC Organization, Administration, Operation, Training and Support.

Only uniforms, accessories, and insignia prescribed in this handbook or in the common tables of allowance, or as approved by Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), will be worn by cadets at the Chicago Military Academy. Cadets shall not, under any circumstances, mix unauthorized civilian attire with the Academy uniform. Unless specified in this handbook, the Academy Commandant will establish wear policies for organizational clothing and equipment not identified in AR 670-1 or CCR 145-2. No item governed by AR 670-1 or CCR 145-2, nor any organizational uniform item, will be altered in any way that changes the basic appearance, design, or the intended concept of fit.

b. Military Customs & Courtesies. The US Army is an organization that instills pride in its members because of its history, mission, capabilities, and the respect it has earned in the service of our nation. A reflection of that pride is visible in the uniform, customs, courtesies, and traditions. Adherence to them connects us with airmen and soldiers throughout America’s history.

1) Customs. The Army has its own customs, both official and social. Some have been handed down from the distant past while others are of comparatively recent origin. Those customs that endure stand on their own merits. As long established social organizations, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force observe a number of customs that add to the interest, pleasure, and graciousness of military life. A custom is an established practice. Customs include positive actions - things you do, and taboos - things you avoid. All established arts, trades, and professions, all races of people, all nations, and even different sections of the same nation have their own practices and customs by which they govern a part of their lives.

2) Courtesies. Most forms of military courtesy have some counterpart in civilian life. Some of the Army’s more common courtesies include rendering the hand salute, standing at attention or parade rest, or even addressing others by their rank. Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain discipline. Military courtesy means good manners and politeness in dealing with other people. Courteous behavior provides a basis for developing good human relations. The distinction between civilian and military courtesy is that military courtesy was developed in a military atmosphere and has become an integral part of serving in uniform.

3) Saluting. The salute is widely misunderstood outside the military. Some consider it to be a gesture of servility since the junior rank extends a salute to the senior rank, but we know that it is quite the opposite. The salute is an expression that recognizes each other as a member of the Corps of Cadets; that they have made a personal commitment of self-discipline. The fact that the junior rank extends the greeting first is merely a point of etiquette - a salute extended or returned makes the same statement.

4) Forms of Cadet Address. A cadet addressing a higher ranking officer (cadet or instructor) uses the word sir or ma’am in the same manner as a polite civilian speaking with a person to whom he wishes to show respect. In the military academy, the matter of who says sir or ma’am to whom is clearly defined; in civilian life it is largely a matter of discretion. All Academy staff shall be addressed as sir or ma’am by Academy cadets. Cadet officers are addressed as sir or ma’am if they are of a higher rank. In the case of cadet NCOs, they are addressed by their rank because they have earned that rank.

5) Rendering Honor to the Flag. The flag of the United States is the symbol of our nation. The union, white stars on a field of blue, is the honor point of the flag. The union of the flag and the flag itself, when in company with other flags, are always given the honor position, which is on the right.

6) The Pledge of Allegiance. Except when requested by the Academy Commandant or Cadet Battalion Commander, the Pledge of Allegiance is generally not recited in military formations or in military ceremonies. At other functions where the Pledge of Allegiance is recited, a cadet in uniform silently stands at attention facing the flag and renders the hand salute if outdoors. Indoors a cadet in uniform silently stands at attention facing the flag. Where other participants are primarily civilians or in civilian attire, cadets in uniform indoors may recite the pledge if they desire. A cadet in civilian clothing recites the pledge while standing at attention, facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Male cadets should remove headgear with their right hand and hold it over the left shoulder so that the right hand is over the heart.

7) Cadet Officer and NCO Privileges of Rank. In the active military there are privileges that come with rank and responsibility. Some of those privileges are higher pay, different housing or more barracks space, NCO or Officers’ clubs, and dedicated vehicles or office space. While these privileges are afforded according to rank, it must be remembered that with higher rank comes greater responsibility. At the Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville, cadet rank also has its privileges. The acceptance of greater responsibility merits greater respect and privileges that are given to help the leader do the job.

c. Classroom Protocols and Etiquette. Cadets are expected to be in their classrooms prepared for class when the bell rings.

1) Class Leader. Class leaders will be chosen in every class and will normally be the senior ranking cadet; however, the classroom teacher always has the final choice. The class leader is responsible for preparing the classroom prior to the tardy bell, calling class to attention at the ringing of the tardy bell, visually inspecting cadets for uniform infractions, having cadets take their seats by announcing, “Take seats,” and completing any Merit/Demerit forms which may have been issued during the class.

2) Class Administrative Assistant. Administrative assistants will be chosen in every class by the classroom teacher. This position should be rotated on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. At the direction of the classroom teacher, the administrative assistant may be required to conduct roll call and/or collect homework.

3) Class Logistician. The class logistician will be selected by the classroom teacher on a rotational basis. These classroom helpers shall assist the teacher in all logistical, supply, or IT needs.

4) Passes. Cadets shall not be in the halls during class time. If it is necessary for a cadet to be in the halls during class time, the classroom teacher shall provide the cadet with a pass. This pass shall identify the cadet as being on approved pass and shall include the name of the teacher who approved the activity.

5) Visitors. When an important visitor enters a classroom, either the class leader or the first cadet nearest the door, will call “At ease!” The cadets stop what they are doing and face the front of the class. If they are standing, they will come to the position of “At Ease.” If they are seated, they will remain seated placing both hands on the table or desk. They will remain silent in this position until the visitor, or someone in charge, commands “Carry on.” At which time the cadets will resume their activities from prior to the visitor entering the classroom.

E. Cadet Academics

1. Literacy. At the Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville, literacy across all content areas is the instructional priority. Because literacy is the essence of most academic learning, reading and literature is prescribed for all freshmen cadets. All cadets will complete, at minimum, one five page essay per core subject per semester. All teachers are reading teachers and all cadets are students of the written word. The importance of literacy to student success will be prevalent in all aspects of instruction.

2. Academic Integrity. Schools serve as learning environments both on the basis of instruction but also in terms of how one behaves in the larger world. Academic integrity must govern every level of teaching and learning. Tests shall be administered and taken with complete honesty. Suspicions of copying shall be addressed. Plagiarism must be understood and cadet must know the difference between correctly using resources and copying. Plagiarism and cheating will not be

3. Homework. In order to actively participate in classroom activities, it is essential that cadets are prepared. Not only is homework required by the Board of Education, it is a prerequisite to most class activities. Homework that is not available for turn-in at the assigned time shall be completed during Homework Lab in conjunction with the Academic Augmentation Period.

a. Time Management. Cadets shall record daily homework assignments in the Academy Agenda Book. Because homework is a constant and daily commitment, parents/guardians should be encouraged to check their cadet’s Academy Agenda Book for homework assignments. Additionally, homework assignments for each class are posted on Student & Parent Gradebook Portals accessible via the Academy website at . Keeping up with assignments will help cadets in pursuit of a quality education. Parents are asked to provide a place and time at home devoted to study each day.

b. Extra Military Instruction for Homework. If a cadet does not complete the daily assigned homework, he/she shall be assigned to a mandatory homework lab during Academic Augmentation period to complete the missed assignment. The completed homework shall be turned in and the cadet shall receive a grade based upon 75% of available credit. Cadets failing to attend mandatory Homework Lab shall receive Extra Military Instruction Tours and/or Restrictions and shall still be required to attend the missed lab.

4. Specialized Services. Special Education supports students with identified learning challenges and is governed by State and Federal laws. All teachers are required to provide instructional support to special education students through adapted and modified curricula and instruction as well as follow all IEP accommodations.

a. Individualized Education Plan. Each Special Education student must have a current Individual Education Plan (IEP). The IEP is reviewed and revised at least annually. All teachers are required to be familiar with each IEP, a legal document, of any student in their charge and to follow its requirements. All cadets at the Chicago Military Academy, including those with IEPs, are required to contribute to their individual success through completion of homework assignments, participation in optional and mandatory tutoring, and taking full advantage of the instructional support resources available at the Academy.

b. Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is federal legislation designed to protect the civil rights of people who have physical and mental disabilities. The ADA mandates that all Americans have full access to and can fully participate in every aspect of society. The ADA requires the removal of barriers that deny individuals with disabilities equal opportunity and access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. The law applies to all aspects of our society, including education.

5. Intervention. Because each cadet will begin his/her high school career with critical obligations within an already established military academy peer group, acceptance of associated responsibilities is essential. From the beginning, each cadet’s academic success is equally monitored by a number of interested parties, creating a hierarchical “pyramid of interventions.” [1] As a school dedicated to the college preparedness of all students, remediation at the Academy will be a proactive process. Cadets will be given little opportunity to fail. A variety of established, standard interventions will help all students achieve the high expectations of a legitimate college prep curriculum. When struggling students are identified, the response shall be immediate and collective. Partially because of the progressive and sequential nature of a course of study that focuses on college readiness standards, a cadet need only lag a little to begin losing ground. Any failure, in any class, has a devastating ripple effect on subsequent effort and must be avoided at all cost. Cadets must take interventions, such as Academic Augmentation, Extra Military Instruction, Teacher-Student Mentoring, and Academy tutoring programs seriously. It is the policy of the Academy to notify parents when cadets do not participate in mandatory or recommended intervention.

6. Grading. Grading standards shall be uniform and consistent throughout the Academy. To this end, the following guidelines will provide a fair and transparent system of grading so that all students are given equal treatment for their academic effort.

a. Grading Timeline. Current, running grades will be available to cadets as assignments are scored and posted in Gradebook. Scheduled grading periods are as follows:

1. Five-week Progress Report. Progress reports are sent to each cadet’s home five weeks after the start of each quarter.

2. Mid-semester Report Card. Mid-semester or mid-term report cards are passed out individually to parents during “Report Card Pick-up” sessions approximately five days after the end of the 1st and 3rd academic quarters. Parents are encouraged to attend these crucial, grading period events to conference with teachers regarding student academic achievement and progress.

3. Semester Report Card. Semester final grades are issued as semester report cards at the end of the 2nd and 4th academic quarters. These reports will include the grade which appears on a student transcript and will include a student’s GPA and class standing.

a. Grading Standards. The following grading standard shall ensure that all cadets receive consistent criteria for grading individual work. Teachers shall publish course guidelines regarding percentages of various aspects of an individual class. These guidelines shall appear in the course syllabus and shall be distributed to every cadet on the first day of class.

A = 93-100

B = 85-92

C = 75-84

D = 65-74

F = Below 65 (Failure)

P = Pass

b. Grading Values. The following value criteria shall apply to grading points for class rank. Different levels of courses carry different values for calculating weighted grade point averages.

Grade S R H A Explanation

A 2 4 5 6 S = Significant Modification

B 2 3 4 5 R = Regular Course Content

C 1 2 3 4 H = Honors, High-level

D 1 1 adjustment A = College Level Course

F 0 0 unnecessary

P (No credit awarded.)

c. Assessments. A comprehensive Academy assessment plan is used across the curriculum and considered standardized within the Academy. Student assessments fall into one of three categories; Diagnostic, Formative (or interim), and Summative. Core course summative assessments (finals) will be used to determine satisfactory skill proficiency and promotion. Assessments will focus on college readiness and foundational skills.

1. Diagnostic Assessments. Diagnostic assessments tell teachers what associative skills and sub-skills cadets possess prior to instruction. In this manner, teachers will know if the class has the capacity for the upcoming instruction as it is planned. If not, adjustments can be made to lesson plans to allow for more effective instruction than would have otherwise been possible.

2. Interim Assessments. Formative (interim) assessments evaluate each cadet’s progress through the lessons as the class moves through the unit. Often presented as quizzes, these assessments indicate relative mastery of the skills and knowledge associated with the lessons – are the students getting it? As a cadet, when deficiencies are identified early, he/she can seek assistance and avoid academic failure in a summative assessment.

3. Summative Assessments. Summative assessments measure a cadet’s mastery of the course material. They are indicative of his/her ability to perform the tasks, whether these are manifested as skills or knowledge, which are presented in the unit, the class, or, as in the case of the PSAE, the school, itself.

7. Promotion/Graduation Requirements. CPS promotion and graduation requirements are found in the CPS Policy Manual at .

a. Promotion. For promotion to the next grade level, the promotion policy is as follows:

Freshman to Sophomore:

Completion of 5 units of academic credit and

Ten hours of community service learning.

Sophomore to Junior:

Completion of 11 units of academic credit and

Twenty hours of community service learning.

Junior to Senior:

Completion of 17 units of academic credit,

Completion of PSAE (Prairie State Achievement Examination) and

Thirty hours of community service learning.

b. Graduation. For graduation from a military academy, the policy is as follows:

• Completion of 24 units of academic credit in prescribed courses identified by Board Policy and successful completion of Public Law, Driver Education, Consumer Education, and Health,

• 40 hrs community service learning, and

• Successful completion of 4 years of successive JROTC coursework.

8. Academic Honors. Only those cadets who have completed all graduation requirements may participate in the commencement exercises. Those who participate will be required to adhere to all rules and regulations. Special cadets are honored at commencement.

a. Valedictorian is the cadet with the highest grade point average in the class. If there is a tie, each will be designated. To be eligible a cadet must have completed a minimum of four semesters.

b. Salutatorian is the student who has the next highest average. If there is a tie, each will be designated. To be eligible a cadet must have completed a minimum of four semesters.

c. Honor Rolls. any cadet may achieve one of three Honor Roll standings each semester. The three honor roll categories are the Honor Roll, the High Honors Award, and the Academy Superintendent’s Award.

1) Honor Roll. To become eligible for the Honor Roll students must maintain an unweighted GPA of 3.0 – 3.99.

2) High Honors. To become eligible for the High Honors Award students must maintain an unweighted GPA of 3.5 – 3.99.

3) Academy Superintendent’s Award. To become eligible for the Academy Superintendent’s Award students must maintain a weighted GPA of 4.0 and above.

F. Postsecondary Preparation

1. Academy Philosophy. It must be clear in the minds of all cadets that the Chicago Military Academy is a college preparatory high school. We are focused on preparing our cadets for success in college. We must me more diligent that our sister schools which pre-test their students. Chicago Military Academy is dedicated to the philosophy that all cadets can learn and succeed in college. To this end, cadets will endeavor to complete all college preparatory tasks throughout their tenure at the Academy.

a. Academy Curriculum. The curriculum of the Chicago Military Academy is designed to prepare cadets for the rigor of college-level work. Because of the need for quality writing, cadets will take college writing in the freshman year. Sophomores will take two science courses, chemistry and earth science, so that they may hone laboratory skills and become familiar with a wide variety of scientific pursuits. The curriculum includes four years of math and science so that senior cadets do not lose focus and continue to sharpen the skills that will be required for success in college.

b. College Readiness. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, cadets must complete a series of postsecondary preparation activities which begin well before the senior year at the Academy.

1. Choices Planner (see below) serves as the personal, online academic/college preparatory portfolio for each cadet with specific tasks to be accomplished during each semester at the Academy.

2. Cadets will complete a course of study plan through the Counseling Department and review it with their mentor. This plan will be updated annually.

3. Each cadet will apply to no less than three colleges no later than the first Friday of December of his/her senior year. All official transcripts up to six per cadet will be forwarded to the application school at no charge to the cadet. A postage and service fee of $3.00 will be charged for each official transcript beyond the sixth individual transcript request.

4. All cadets will apply for an ROTC scholarship no later than the end of the first quarter of the senior year. Although no cadet is required to accept a scholarship from any of the Armed Services or Service Academies, the purpose of this requirement is two-fold;

a) As students at a college preparatory academy, cadets must become familiar with the process of filling out the scholarship application, and

b) As part of the military model, the Academy serves to provide opportunity for all cadets, who wish to continue their education within a similar structure, to compete with fellow seniors from throughout the nation for tuition assistance through the U.S. military incurring no obligation to join any service for the first two years of successful college performance.

5. All cadets must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before 30 April of their graduating year. This requirement assumes that all cadets are serious about their future academic pursuits and will ensure that every opportunity will be afforded to them that they may lower the cost of postsecondary education. It is imperative that parents/ guardians assist in this vital task toward realizing a quality college education.

2. The Counseling Department. The driving force of postsecondary preparation is the Counseling Department. It encompasses all year groups from the beginning of a student’s 8th grade in elementary school until well after he/she has begun classes at the college or university of his/her choice. The Counseling Department also serves as the operational center of the Academy Student Development program.

3. Recruiting. Active recruiting is critical for selecting and acquiring the students we hope to populate the Academy as cadets. Cadets are expected visit elementary schools and present our programs to elementary principals, counselors, students and their parents. Cadets are encouraged to participate in CPS High School Fair, at the end of September/beginning of October each year. Cadets will earn points toward their recruiting ribbon by assisting the Academy in the recruiting effort.

4. Freshman Academy. The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville and CPS have redesigned the 9th grade experience. One thing common to all high school success stories is an uncompromising commitment to freshmen. The Academy focuses on positive relationships, early diagnostic and formative assessments, and prompt intervention. Social and Emotional Learning is a school-wide enterprise. WorkKeys assessments will assess foundational skills of Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics (the reading and math portions of the PSAE), scores not normally known until after the PSAE, and Locating Information. Formative assessments across the curriculum are regular, varied, and common. Not only will freshman cadets take tests, but they will write papers, give presentations, submit reports, create and execute projects, debate issues, and evaluate their own progress. Freshmen cadets must understand that they are being prepared for college.

a. Freshman Connection. As an expanded High School Bridge/Step Up program, Freshman Connection aims to get 8th grade graduates indoctrinated to high school during the summer prior to their 9th grade year. Ideally, upperclassmen cadets will volunteer to assist faculty with Freshman Connection activities.

b. Freshman Orientation. Freshman orientation is a program run primarily by the JROTC Department. It is designed to instruct incoming cadets on the basics of life at a military academy. Cadets received their programs and books and have an opportunity to pay for activity fees. Additionally, cadets get sized for their uniforms and receive schedules and stick numbers which will identify their cohort group(s) in the fall. All of this work requires sophomore, junior, and senior cadet volunteers to assist in this important program for incoming cadets.

c. Scrutiny & Intervention. There will be no “dummied down” programs in any departments, but students exceeding faculty-determined levels of mastery for various EPAS and foundational skills may be invited into honors programs. As mentioned, for struggling students the Academy will implement the Pyramid of Interventions outlined by Dr. Richard DuFour. In this manner, the Counseling Department, with teacher assistance, will be able to provide targeted instruction based upon the needs of the student. The goal of the Academy is that all freshmen are on track to graduate at the end of their freshman year.

5. Choices Planner. Beginning with the freshman experience, all cadets will actively utilize the Choices Planner® online portfolio and college planner. Each semester cadets will complete a variety of college planning steps as part of their Academy requirements.

a. Freshmen.

1. Semester 1. Begin work with the Choices Planner®, setting up each cadet’s profile and familiarizing each freshman with the career options available and the advantages of focusing, in high school, on coursework aligned to college goals.

2. Semester 2. Freshmen will complete Choices Planner® administrative data, preliminary career search, and the career interest questionnaire. The preliminary career search will focus on educational requirements for the careers they have identified. This begins the search for postsecondary programs and requirements.

b. Sophomores.

1. Semester 1. Sophomores will complete the Choices Planner® career readiness portfolio to include additional research such as companies and organizations which employ people for the careers identified. Cadets and staff will begin to put together initial lists of potential internships and college field trips.

2. Semester 2.Upon completion of phase two of Choices Planner® career research, sophomores will identify at least three career paths in aerospace science and technology and complete the research necessary to discover, for each, job growth, required education/training, local and national opportunities, and organizations employing such positions.

c. Juniors.

1. Semester 1. As juniors focus on PSAE/ACT preparations and continue to work on Choices Planner® post-secondary preparation portfolios. Specifically, cadets will know ACT averages of targeted college and university programs compared with their own EPAS results.

2. Semester 2. Cadets will narrow their Choices Planner® career tracks to three realistic occupational specialties as identified in their individual portfolios. For college programs supporting these specialties, cadets will have completed an assessment of necessary skills, ACT scores, and admissions criteria.

d. Seniors.

1. Semester 1. Seniors will complete the Choices Planner® post-secondary preparation portfolio that includes a record of career research and planning activities demonstrating each cadet’s preferences and history of post-secondary preparation. As college/university admissions requirements are finalized, cadets will log several options to their career goals.

2. Semester 2. Seniors will have completed the Choices Planner® career planning portfolio for high school students, including admissions requirements for all indicated post-secondary education recommendations. Upon identification of the selected postsecondary option(s), cadets can continue to use Choices Planner® throughout college to continue to plan and track their academic and professional development.

G. School Administrative Measures.

1. School Fees. Class and activity fees are combined and collected at one time during Orientation. This standard fee is approved yearly by the Board of Governors. Optional/purchased items such as physical education uniforms, drafting equipment, bus passes, etc., are NOT included in the standard fee. Most of these items are available for purchase at Orientation or through the Main Office.

2. Cadet Accouterment. Cadets are issued a complete JROTC uniform upon enrollment into the Academy. This uniform consists of a complete set of items issued through Chicago Public Schools’ Area 26, Military Schools and JROTC, from the United States Army. These items are federal property and must be maintained by the cadets for as long as these items are in the cadets’ possession. Several items which are required or optional wear for the cadets are available for purchase from the Academy. Issued items must be returned to the Academy upon graduation or transfer. Issue items rendered unserviceable due to fair wear and tear shall be direct exchanged (DXed) through the Academy supply room. Issue items missing or rendered unserviceable due to negligence and/or abuse, shall be replaced at the expense of the cadet. A purchased item (except those purchased as a replacement for issued items) becomes the possession of the cadet and is not required to be returned to the Academy.

a. Issue Items. The following items are issued to the cadet.

1. Class A jacket 1 ea.

2. Trousers/pants 2 ea.

3. Short sleeved shirt 2 ea.

4. Low-quarter shoes 1 pr.

5. Black socks 3 pr.

6. Web belt 1 ea.

7. Brass buckle 1 ea.

8. Tie/neck tab 1 ea.

9. Garrison cap 1 ea.

10. Windbreaker jacket 1 ea.

11. Overcoat 1 ea.

12. Wool sweater 1 ea.

13. Name plate 2 ea.

14. HUD insignia 1 ea.

15. JROTC insignia 1 set

16. Awards & decorations as necessary

17. Rank insignia as necessary

18. Leadership tabs as necessary

19. CMA-B backpack 1 ea.

20. CMA-B agenda/planner 1 ea.

b. Purchase Items. The following items are to be purchased by the cadet.

1. Required purchases

a) Replacements to issue items

b) CMA-B PT shirt

c) CMA-B PT trousers

d) CMA-B PT hoodie

e) CMA-B beret

f) CMA-B crest

g) ID holder

2. Recommended purchases

a) Approved winter parka

b) Approved regulation winter foot gear

c) Black watch cap

d) Black gloves

e) Black scarf

3. Optional purchases

a) Long sleeved shirt (worn only with tie/neck tab)

b) Black wool regulation cardigan

c) Regulation low-quarters

d) Regulation black clutch (female only)

e) Black umbrella

f) Supplemental issue items

3. Bus Passes. C.T.A. bus passes are available for purchase during Orientation. The cost is determined by the C.T.A. Passes may be used for transportation to and from school at a reduced fare. If a student loses the bus pass during the year, an application for a new pass may be obtained from the Main Office.

4. Orientation. This is the Academy pre-school year registration process. It takes place prior to the beginning of each school year during the summer. Students are expected to attend Orientation and pay the standard School Fees. During Orientation cadets should also purchase supplies (such as PT uniforms, locks, uniform accouterment and C.T.A. passes), and take their yearbook portraits. Many Orientation materials may be mailed to the home during the summer. Vacations should be planned around the Orientation schedule. Students may not start school on time if they fail to register at Orientation.

5. School Calendar. The first day of school for the 2009-2010 School Year is 8 September 2009 and the last day of school is 18 June 2010. Although most information about special dates, holidays, bell schedules and teacher in-services has already been posted, more information and any changes can be obtained from your division teacher and from the Academy website. A monthly school calendar is also posted in the Dining Facility. Bulletin boards around the building contain additional information on various club activities and upcoming events.

a. SY2009/2010 Holidays

1. Columbus Day 12 October 2009

2. Veterans’ Day 11 November 2009

3. Thanksgiving Day 26 November 2009

4. Thanksgiving Holiday 27 November 2009

5. M. L. King, Jr.’s Birthday 18 January 2010

6. A. Lincoln’s Birthday 12 February 2010

7. Presidents’ Day 15 February 2010

8. C. Pulaski’s Birthday 1 March 2010

9. Memorial Day 31 May 2010

b. SY2009/2010 Vacations

1. Christmas/Winter Break 21 December 2009 – 1 January 2010

2. Spring Break 29 March 2010 – 2 April 2010

c. SY2009/2010 Cadet Non-attendance Days

1. Staff Development 25 September 2009

2. Staff Development 23 October 2009

3. End of First Quarter 6 November 2009

4. Staff Development 4 December 2009

5. End of Second Quarter 29 January 2010

6. Staff Development 11 February 2010

7. End of Third Quarter 9 April 2010

8. Teacher Institute 17 June 2010

d. SY2009/2010 Report Card Pick-up and Parent-Teacher Conferences

1. Mid-term 1st Semester 19 November 2009

2. Mid-term 2nd Semester 22 April 2010

e. Class of 2010 Graduation

1. Graduation. Graduation for the Class of 2010 is tentatively scheduled for 11 June 2010.

2. Graduation Celebratory Activities. Graduation and graduation celebratory activities are for graduating seniors only. Senior prom, senior luncheon, and other activities agreed upon by the senior class are approved by the Academy Superintendent shall not be taken for granted by cadets. Tickets to prom and luncheon are non-refundable. It is, therefore, absolutely essential that seniors ensure they are meeting CPS and Area 26 graduation requirements before purchasing tickets and planning to attend these significant events.

3. Senior Committee. The Senior Committee shall be formed in September 2010 to plan senior activities throughout the year. The committee shall elect a Chairman, 2IC, and social sub-committee chair. Senior Committee plans and activities shall be staffed through the faculty Senior Advisor to the Academy Superintendent.

6. Cadet Identification (ID) Cards. Cadets requiring ID cards at any time after the beginning of the school year must report to the Attendance Office. To insure the safety of all students and staff at the Chicago Military Academy and to prevent trespassers from entering the building, students are required to wear valid photo identification cards at all times. Disciplinary action will be taken for any and all ID infractions.

a. Each student is given an ID card at the beginning of the school year. This card must be worn attached to the left shoulder strap facing forward.

b. Cadets are responsible for their ID cards. A cadet who has lost his ID card should apply for a duplicate during lunch period, and pay the required $5 replacement fee.

c. Any cadet possessing an ID card not belonging to him or her will be disciplined.

d. Refusing to wear an ID, falsifying an ID, or tampering with an ID card is considered a serious offense.

e. A student must surrender his or her ID card to any staff member upon the staff member’s request. Failure or refusal to do so is considered a serious offense.

f. Cadets who forget their ID cards must obtain a $1.00 temporary ID from the attendance office. A temporary ID is valid only for the day on which it is issued.

g. No IOUs are given for temporary student IDs. If a cadet does not have money for purchasing a temporary ID, a debt of $5 is generated on the student’s account. A temporary ID is created immediately for the student. A permanent ID is created for the student to be retrieved from the ID office during the morning of the following school day.

7. Telephones. No provision exists for paging cadets for incoming calls. Office telephones are reserved for use by staff members conducting official school business. All staff members have a VOICE MAIL box and a CPS First Class E-mail account. For emergency situations, cadets are to use the Main Office telephones.

8. Cell Phones. Use of cell phones in the building during school hours (6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) is strictly prohibited. Phones must be turned off and placed in the locker. Students in violation of the cell phone policy will be disciplined. The first violation will result in confiscation of the cell phone for 7 days and a parent or guardian must pick up the phone after 7 days. A second violation of the cell phone policy will result in an out-of-school suspension. All cadets must have a 2009/2010 cell phone contract, signed by a parent, on file with the discipline office. Cadets without a signed contract on file will lose all cell phone privileges and are subject to further disciplinary measures, including out of school suspensions. The cell phone policy is subject to change at any time if the administration deems it is in the best interest of the Academy.

9. Electronic Devices. Use of Beepers, radios, T.V.s, tape recorders, MP3 players, cell phones, “Walkman” devices, lasers, IPods, headsets, etc., in the building during school hours (6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) is strictly prohibited. Cadets who persist in wearing and listening to these devices will have them confiscated and is subject to disciplinary action. A parent must retrieve any confiscated electronic device. Repeated violations may result in out of school suspension.

10. Cadet Deportment To and From the Academy. Any cadet on the street or on public transportation is in the public eye and, because all cadets are required to wear the Chicago Military Academy uniform to and from school, many citizens are fully aware that they belong to CMA-B. Cadets must behave in a manner that is reflective of the Academy. Cadets must observe all laws, respect the properties of others, and show courtesy to and consideration for others. Whenever it is possible to do so, CMA-B cadets should be willing to assist those who have experienced some misfortune or are in distress. Additionally, cadets have rights as citizens and are encouraged to report any violations of student rights to school authorities so that your trip to school is safe and respectful. Cadets are reminded that when C.T.A. buses arrive at the end of the school day, they should be boarded in an expeditious and orderly manner. At all times cadets must respect the personal dignity and property of others.

a. Walk on the sidewalk. Respect the lawns, gardens and shrubbery of our neighbors.

b. Do not damage the property of others or loiter on porches or lawns.

c. Do not cluster in groups which might block the easy passage of neighbors using the sidewalk or crossing the street.

d. Do not throw food, bottles, wrappings or paper on the lawns, porches or gardens of our neighbors.

e. Do not engage in representative activities, particularly those involving students from other schools.

11. Locks and Lockers. Ownership of lockers is maintained by the school district. Students are granted limited use of the lockers solely in accordance with this established policy. The only items that may be placed in a locker are articles of clothing, school books or supplies relating to school use, lunches and personal items which the student is legally entitled to have in his or her possession. Rules governing the use of lockers and locks are as follows:

a. During the student’s school day the locker may be entered during the regular four-minute passing time and before or after school only.

b. In an emergency, a student may obtain a locker pass from the discipline office. Cadets must have a note from the teacher requesting this pass.

c. Locks and locker problems should be reported to your division teacher. The division teacher will contact the Main Office.

d. All school lockers are allocated by division room. The division teacher makes the assignment to the individual cadet. Cadets must keep the lockers assigned to them. They cannot move their belongings to any other locker to which they are not assigned. Any student found using a locker other than the one assigned will be subject to disciplinary action.

e. Only issued locks are permitted on lockers within the Academy building. Locks are sold during Orientation. Replacement locks may be obtained through the Main Office.

f. Lockers are not private property and are subject to inspection at any time.

g. Locker clean ups are held periodically to give students an opportunity to clean their lockers and to dispose of accumulated refuse.

h. Cadets must place outer garments in their lockers. Outdoor uniform items shall not be worn in class.

i. Cadets should never leave their lockers unlocked. Items of great value should not be stored in lockers.

j. No posters, stickers, or decorations are to be attached to the outside or inside of the locker doors.

k. Items such as pictures, mirrors, etc. should not be permanently affixed to the inside of the locker doors.

|Cadet Creed |

| |

|I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet. |

|I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of |

|    Cadets. |

|I am loyal and patriotic. |

|I am the future of the United States of America. |

|I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds. |

|I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism. |

|I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body. |

|I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and |

|    the American way of life. |

|May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed. |

Building Leaders . . .

One Cadet at a Time.

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[1] DuFour, R., Eaker, R., & Karhanek, G. Whatever It Takes: How Professional Learning Communities Respond When Kids Don't Learn. Bloomington, IN: National Educational Service, 2004.

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The

Chicago Military Academy

at

Bronzeville

Mission

The Chicago Military Academy High School at Bronzeville mission is to prepare cadets for college and postsecondary success through a rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum. With the military model providing a project-based structure, cadets are introduced to leadership and cooperative, applied academic work in math and science.

Vision

The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville employs a military structure to concentrate on academic achievement and individual responsibility. A combined focus on math, science and engineering and personal accountability guides cadets through functional roles within the school. Cadets will graduate to attend college as lifelong learners having realized progressively greater capacities for inquiry and leadership.

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