Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World



10845 S. Union Ave. Chicago IL 60628

Main: 773-535-5517 Fax: 773-535-5018

Chandra Byrd-Wright Herald Watson Principal Assistant Principal

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year…

As we plan for a school year like none other, we want to assure you that Chicago Public Schools and Dunne STEM Academy is focused and committed to ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction in a learning environment that prioritizes the health, safety, and social and emotional needs of our students and staff. As we work together to figure out this “new normal”, we will work to ensure that all of our students are actively engaged in their learning, challenged by their learning and that all of our students reach their greatest academic potential!

In the spring of 2020 Chicago Public Schools transitioned to a virtual learning environment, we learned so much about our staff, students, and families. We learned that all of us are brave, supportive, and resilient! While all of our students had experience with technology to some extent, we pushed them to learn new platforms, programs, and how to collaborate with their teachers and peers online. This year, we will ask the same-for everyone to lean into their discomfort and know that together we can make this virtual experience beneficial for our students. 

Important information regarding Remote Learning:

• School hours will be 8:45 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. Students will have scheduled classes during school hours. Attendance is mandatory during school hours and will be taken throughout the school day. Student schedules will be posted on our website.

• Grades will return to normal and all students will be graded on their mastery of grade level content per the usual CPS policy. 

• Visit our website for how-to videos and additional information. For support with technology during remote learning contact CPS Parent Hotline at (773) 417-1060 from Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Students should log in to their CPS account at cps.edu/portal to access their CPS email or Google Classroom to receive classroom instruction from their teachers. 

o If your student forgot their password, follow the link . 

o If your student is in grades Pre-K through 2nd grade and has never logged into their account, please follow the instructions here to activate their CPS account

Again, we welcome you to the 2020-21 school year.  Thank you in advance for your positive energy and dedication to excellence for the students at Dunne STEM Academy. 

Your Partner in Education,

Chandra Byrd-Wright

Principal

Mrs. Chandra Byrd~Wright, Principal

Mr. Herald Watson, Assistant Principal

Ms. Nicole Henderson, Counselor

Ms. Diane Sykes, Case Manager

Ms. Kanois Jackson-Moore, School Nurse

Office: (773) 535-5517

Fax: (773) 535-501

Chicago Public School STEM Initiative

What is a STEM School?

A STEM School is a school that helps teachers and students understand how science, technology, engineering and mathematics impact their world and prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow. Our technology helps us communicate; our math is the language; our science and engineering are the processes for thinking. All this is achieved by offering students opportunities to take charge of their learning and make sense of the world.

As a STEM Academy our effective and talented staff will provide students with an interdisciplinary education incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The approach for teaching and learning is student-centered, problem-based, with Common Core State (CCSS) and Next Generation Science (NGSS) Standards as the framework. Each grade level will design student learning experiences where students are given authentic, real world questions or problems that they explore while working through their content lessons. These units are multi-disciplinary. Core content subject areas, technology, and engineering practices and ideas will be utilized in the solution to the problem(s) presented.

Students will develop 21st-Century skills and use technology to test their ideas and thinking. Employing STEM practices allows them to form questions about the world around them, propose possible solutions, and develop research and information fluency to predict, analyze and explain real world phenomena. They will collaborate with each other and others around the world and learn to communicate effectively while creatively expressing their thinking.

Our Professional Learning Community (PLC) focuses on sharing practices, analyzing data, targeting interventions, and creating a culture of collaboration to ensure professional growth and student learning.

1. Student Learning and Quality Teaching: Instruction

2. Student Voice, Engagement and Civic Life

3. MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Support)

4. Family and Community Engagement

As a team of faculty, staff, students, and community we believe:

• Every child can learn.

• We can teach every child.

• Every person is a “learner” in our school community.

• Student success requires a shared responsibility by students, teachers, parents, and the community.

• Every child deserves respect.

• Every child is unique and has a right to be.

• Every child can contribute to society.

• Children will meet high expectations if supported.

• Given knowledge and opportunity, students can shape their futures.

School Reform Legislation mandates that a locally based management team made up of the Principal, two teachers, one support staff, six parents and two community residents now manage schools. The LSC is responsible for selecting and evaluating the Principal, designing a three-year School Improvement Plan (Continuous Improvement Work Plan or CIWP), budgetary oversight and maintaining an effective partnership between all school leaders. We extend an open invitation for you to join us and stay informed of important decisions that affect your child’s educational career at Dunne. We Make the Difference and It's Free!

All meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Parent Resource Room,

unless otherwise stated.

Sept.15, 2020             March 9, 2021

Oct. 13, 2020      April 13, 2021 

Nov.10, 2020                                         May 11, 2021

Dec. 8, 2020                       June 8, 2021                      

Feb. 9, 2021

Parent Teacher Organization & Parent Advisory Council

The Dunne PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and the PAC (Parent Advisory Council) is very active. Every parent is urged to join and participate in these vital school-community organizations.

Report Cards

The standard Board of Education report card is issued four times a year at ten-week intervals. Parents or guardians are required to pick up the report card twice a year before distribution. Please read these cards carefully with your child. We ask that you pay close attention to the instructional grade. All subjects are important. The reading and math levels clearly indicate your child’s mastery of the objectives in the citywide Comprehensive Reading & Math Program. Also note the absence and tardy data your child’s teacher has indicated. Regular and prompt attendance plays a major role in a child’s progress at school. Kindly review the report card and return it promptly.

Academic Grading Scale:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = 59%-Below

Students are expected to have rigorous opportunities to practice skills learned in the classroom. To this end, homework will be assigned nightly and weekends, if appropriate. Reading logs must also be completed with minimum nightly assigned reading for 30 minutes. Additionally, long-term projects will be assigned regularly throughout the school year. These will include, but are not limited to: genre studies, research papers, author study projects, science projects, etc. The following are suggested minimum time allocations:

Homework Guidelines:

Kindergarten Periodic assignments of about 15 minutes

Grades 1,2,3 30 minutes per day

Grades 4,5,6 45 minutes per day

Grades 7,8 90 minutes per day

If assignments are given over the weekend, they will not exceed the above allotments.

Guidelines for HONOR ROLL

Students will have the opportunity to earn recognition as honor students. The system is as follows:

Principal’s Scholars – All A’s in every subject area

Honor Roll – All A’s and B’s in every subject area

Progress Reports

Parents should expect progress reports the fifth week of every marking period. If you do not receive a progress report please contact the school.

Awards

Students are formally honored at an assembly at the end of the school year for service to the school, academic achievement, perfect attendance and other notable accomplishments.

Parent Portal

The Parent Portal is a web-based tool that allows you to securely view your child’s grades and attendance on-line. We encourage and support every family with setting up a portal account. Parents also have daily access in the parent resource center to view their portal account.

(In-person Instruction)

Contagious Disease

Children who have been at home ill with a contagious disease must bring a written statement of permission to return to school from a medical doctor.

Sick Children

As a parent/guardian, you know the importance of attendance. On the other hand, we don’t want a child who is really ill to be in school. It is not in the child’s best interest and places the staff and other students at risk. The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided us with the following guidelines:

Parents should definitely keep their children home from school if they notice the following symptoms:

• Illness that keeps the child from participating comfortably in daily activities

• Fever above 101 degrees

• Lethargy, irritability, persistent crying and difficulty breathing

• Vomiting twice or more in 24 hours

• Diarrhea

• Mouth sores accompanied by drooling

• Pink Eye and/or a white discharge from the eye

• Impetigo, a skin infection marked by a weepy, scaly or crusty rash – until 24 hours after treatment

• Strep throat, until 24 hours after treatment

• Ringworms

• Head lice, until the child’s hair is free of nits

• Chicken pox, until five to six days after the rash disappears or until all lesions have dried and crusted

Immunization

Code requires that all children entering Chicago schools for the first time and those entering Kindergarten and fifth grade (age levels 5, 6, and 10 in the elementary school) must present an official record of a medical examination, two oral polio, two DTP or DT, two measles and one rubella to be admitted to school. This is to protect the child and the school population from identified communicable diseases.

Special Health Conditions

Parents of students who have an illness or physical condition, or who take any medications that would affect their school performance should make this known to the child’s teacher or to the nurse in the form of a doctor’s statement. This information will be most useful for a teacher to better understand the child’s need. This information will be kept confidential.

(In-Person Instruction)

Absences and Promptness

Daily attendance and promptness are vital for student success. Students who are absent or tardy must bring a parent note explaining each absence or tardy. Parents are also asked to call the school between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. if their children are going to be absent.

Early Dismissals

A request to have a student excused from class early should be sent with the student the morning of the dismissal. The time and reason for leaving should be included. When possible, please make medical and dental appointments outside of school hours. The students will remain in the classroom until the teacher is notified by the office to release the student. The parent or authorized person must report to the office and sign the child out.

Children Left Stranded At School

A parent or designee must pick up children left stranded at school. It is imperative that the school has access to telephone numbers in case this happens. If, after a reasonable amount of time, that child is not picked up, the school will contact the Department of Human Services, who will take custody of the child. The matter will be referred to the Chicago Police Department and appropriate authorities will be notified.

(In-Person Instruction)

Student Use of Phone

The school phone is for business purposes. Students can use the phone for emergencies only.

Cell Phones

Cellular phones are not permitted in classrooms. If there is a special circumstance and your child needs to have a cell phone it must be turned in each morning at the main office and the student will be responsible for picking it up at the end of each day. All non-authorized cellular phones will be confiscated and will be returned only to a parent.

Student conduct and discipline involve specific responsibility at every level: the home, the school and the community. The student, the parent and the school must form an educational partnership with the goal of providing a climate in which the student may pursue the best possible education. The following publications provide the basis for these guidelines:

Student Code of Conduct

▪ School Code of Illinois

▪ Rules of the Board of Education

▪ Student Conduct and Discipline/ Board of Education

The role of the parent and the home is of major importance in the development of sound habits and experiences of children, which lead to success in school. The Dunne staff stands ready to assist in providing positive educational experiences for your children. To help us implement this partnership, we would appreciate your assistance:

• Send your child to school with a positive attitude. Teach them to respect their teachers who will return that respect.

• Teach them to obey school rules. No rule is ever written except for the benefit of the student who will live in a world of rules. Safety, assurance of education for all and assisting the child to grow are the basis for rules.

• Have your child dressed properly for school. Our uniform Dress Code will be continuing this year and we expect 100% participation. School is not only preparation for life, it is life, and school is the workday for the child. Neatness, cleanliness, modesty and safety are good guides. Children should be allowed to concentrate on learning and nothing should be permitted to disrupt the learning environment (See page 11 for Student Dress).

• Send children to school every day except when they are ill. Encourage promptness. Tardiness prevents the child from getting the full lesson and disturbs the class. If your child is tardy, you must send a note with him/her.

• Encourage independent study. A child has homework from the first day of school. The minute the first lesson is presented there is homework. It may be reading, discussion or review. It does not always require a hand-out or a written assignment. Often writing may be required. Reading, drill, memorization and understanding are also required. School rules are based upon:

o The Student Code of Conduct

o School Code of Illinois

o Rules of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago

o Student Conduct and Discipline: Board of Education

o Board – Union Agreement

o Appropriate sections of the Statues of the State of Illinois Municipal Code

• Caution children to cross at crosswalks under the guidance of Crossing Guards.

• Caution children to board buses quickly and not to linger.

• See that your child has the materials and supplies requested by his/her teacher.

• Provide your child with an adequate diet and see that they get the proper amount of rest.

• Show interest in your child’s schoolwork and praise him for his effort.

• Check and discuss your child’s homework each day.

• See that your child’s textbooks have been covered with a book cover and that your child has a book bag to bring books home for homework. Students who lose books will be expected to pay for the lost book before they are issued another book.

• Provide a quiet place to study and urge study at home on a regular basis.

• Help budget time between study and recreational activities. Assist in the selection of television programs, movies, computer games and reading materials.

• Plan trips to the library, museums, zoos and other cultural and educational institutions.

Every child is required to behave at school in a manner that is conducive to learning. Learning cannot take place amid disorder and chaos. Each child is responsible for his/her own behavior and must accept the consequences.

Discipline problems at Dunne are approached in a variety of ways: phone calls from the teacher or staff member; temporary removal from class; parent conferences at the school (between 8:45 and 9:00 AM-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); or suspension as a last resort.

Written records are kept of the student’s misbehavior. When a child receives a discipline referral for misbehavior, he/she has an opportunity to explain his/her view of the incident. Once a conference has been held, the administrator in charge will decide what steps will follow.

Before/After School Detention

“Before/After School Detention” is the retention of students before school for unacceptable behavior. Before School Detention begins at 8:00 a.m.; After School Detention begins at 3:45 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Parents will be notified by phone and in writing when a detention has been issued.

In School Suspension {ISS}

ISS students are expected to come to school at the regular time and report to the Asst. Principal’s Office. Assignments will be provided for them. Students are expected to complete assignments and follow ISS rules provided to them. Students who fail to fully cooperate will require a parent/guardian conference. In school suspension will be assigned to students who have failed to follow school policies. Students will receive all classroom assignments to be completed by the end of the school day and submitted to the teacher(s).

Out-Of-School Suspension

Students serving out-of-school suspensions are not allowed to come onto school property, participate in extracurricular activities or attend school-sponsored events. A student may be considered trespassing if he or she comes onto school

grounds while suspended. Suspensions are excused absences. Students serving suspensions are required to obtain homework and classroom assignments. Upon return, students will be provided the opportunity to make up assignments, quizzes, tests, special projects and/or final exams given during the period of suspension

Forbidden Items

There are certain items that children bring to school that can cause disruption in the classroom. We ask that you see that the following items are NOT brought to school:

Knives {pen knives, Swiss Army Knives, box cutter, Razors}

Tools {hammers, screwdrivers, saws, crowbars, metal pipes}

Cellular phones (unless turned in to the office)

Portable radios, CD’S and other electronic equipment

Toys

Bicycles, skateboards

Hairspray or nail polish

Large sums of money

Laser pointers

Firearms {pistol, revolver, other firearms, live ammunition/live bullets}

“Look-Alike” Firearm- B.B.guns Air gun {other objects, including “toys” or replicas that reasonably resemble real firearms}.

Mace/pepper spray

Teachers have been instructed to confiscate such items and NOT return them to students. Parents can pick up the articles during the conference that is scheduled following the confiscation. The possession of weapons, weapon look-alikes and common objects used as a weapon, subject student to referral for expulsion as per the CPS Student Code of Conduct.

Administrative Hearing

An administrative hearing is held for students who violate certain codes in the CPS Student Code of Conduct book. These hearings are held as a result of a ten-day suspension, with the student, the parent/guardian and one or more administrator(s). As a result of the hearing, a student may be suspended for an additional period of time or the student may be recommended for expulsion or reinstatement.

Restorative Practices are ways of pro-actively developing relationships and building community as well as repairing community when harm has been done. After conflict or harm, Restorative Practices provide a way of thinking about, talking about, and responding to issues or problems by involving all participants to discuss their feelings or opinions, identify what happened, describe how it affected everyone, and find solutions to make things better. Our goal is to successfully integrate Restorative Practices throughout the school culture and climate to create safe and productive learning spaces where students develop social and emotional skills and strong relationships with peers and adults.

It is important for all teachers to promote a restorative mindset and restorative language within their classrooms.

A restorative mindset describes how a person understands community and one’s role within that community. The values and concepts that underlie a restorative mindset include:

• Relationships and trust are at the center of community

• All members of the community are responsible to and for each other

• Multiple perspectives are welcomed and all voices are equally important

• Healing is a process essential to restoring community

• Harm-doers should be held accountable for and take an active role in repairing harm

• Conflict is resolved through honest dialogue and collaborative problem-solving that addresses the root cause and the needs of those involve

Restorative language encourages positive interaction and is used to build a sense of belonging, to gain commitment, and create ownership, and “buy-in” within the classroom and school. Restorative language is characterized by empathetic listening and using “I statements” to convey how the speaker was affected. This strengthens relationships and builds understanding of how one person’s actions has an effect on the larger community.

The types of restorative processes we will employ at Dunne are restorative conversations, circles, peer conferences, and check-in/check-outs and Morning Meetings.

These restorative practices will be implemented school-wide through daily rituals and practices, as disciplinary responses and through the interactions between teachers and students.

|Restorative Practice |What is it? |

|Restorative Conversations |Restorative conversations or “chats” may be formal or informal structured one-on-one discussions |

| |that use restorative questions, “I” statements, and empathetic listening to guide students through|

| |reflection, problem-solving and repairing harm |

|Circles |Circles create a safe and equitable space for students to communicate and connect. |

| |Talking Circles can be used to get to know members of the classroom, talk about issues that are |

| |affecting the community, develop plans celebrate successes and good news, solve problems, and heal|

| |or grieve. |

| |Peace Circles are a type of ritual that engage all involved parties to develop agreements that |

| |resolve conflicts and disciplinary issues. |

|Peer Conferences |Peer conferences, sometimes called peer mediation or peer jury is a voluntary student-led process |

| |in which a group of trained “peer conference members” help referred students to understand the |

| |impact of their actions and the harm they have caused. Students are referred to the Peer |

| |Conference after they have violated a class or school rule. |

|Check-in/ Check-outs |Check-in/check-outs are used to support “frequent flyers” by pairing them with a mentor to meet |

| |with them daily to remind them of behavioral expectations, offer guidance with difficult |

| |situations, and to provide opportunities for daily reflection and restoring. These are usually |

| |Tier 2 or 3 behavioral students. |

|Morning Meetings |Morning meetings are a great way to bind a classroom together. Students learn to greet each other,|

| |how to listen and respond, and how to problem-solve within a group setting. |

Dress is important to a positive teaching and learning environment. Students are to dress in a manner that will not distract or disrupt the educational environment or be hazardous to their safety and well-being.

Dunne Academy 2020-2021 Dress Code (In-Person)

GIRLS: All shirts must be collared (No T-Shirts)

White Blouse or Polo Shirt

Gold Blouse or Polo Shirt

Black Polo Shirt

White Turtle Neck (November-March Only)

Black Pants or Skirt

Gold, White or Black Sweater

Black or White Tights or Socks

NO BLACK OR BLUE JEANS!!

BOYS: All shirts must be collared (No T-Shirts)

White Dress Shirt or Polo Shirt

Gold Dress Shirt or Polo Shirt

Black Polo Shirt

White Turtle Neck (November-March Only)

Gold, White, or Black Sweater

Black Pants

No Earrings

NO BLACK OR BLUE JEANS!

Footwear

❖ Athletic shoes or leather shoes are both acceptable but must be solid black or brown with black or brown laces, only.

❖ Sandals are permitted in warmer weather, but must be black or brown.

❖ No flip flops or house shoes are permitted at any time.

❖ Boots must be worn under pant leg.

❖ White athletic shoes may be worn on Gym day ONLY!

❖ Dunne sweat suits or the Dunne colors (black and gold) may be worn on Gym days only.

GENERAL POLICIES

1. School uniforms are expected to fit the students appropriately.

2. Shirts need to be tucked in at all times.

3. Belt should be worn as necessary (brown or black only)

4. No hoodies or outside coats will be worn in school. Please purchase a gold, white or black sweater for cooler days.

5. The school may designate special non-uniform days. Dress requirements for these days will be sent to the parents in advance.

We appreciate your cooperation in raising the image of the school and making Dunne a safe learning environment for all.

Please discuss the uniform policy with your child. Check your child’s clothing before leaving for school. You will be called at home or work to bring the appropriate clothing to your child if he/she is out of compliance. Four times out of uniform puts a check on your child’s report card. This keeps your child off the Honor Roll.

Gym Uniforms

Students will wear a standard gym uniform. In the event that a uniform is not available, students are still required to wear appropriate clothing for gym. White or gold T-Shirts and black shorts will be acceptable. Students may also wear gold or black jogging suits. Gym uniforms are available for purchase. Many packages are available for your convenience.

Numerous clubs and extracurricular activities are provided for students who wish to participate. Additional clubs and activities will be organized depending on the interest of the students and the approval of the administration. Please encourage your child to participate in a club or activity. This will help to develop age-appropriate social skills.

Dunne STEM Academy will again be participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Option {CEO} program for School Year 2019-2020. Schools that participate in the CEO program are able to provide healthy breakfast and lunch each day at no charge for ALL students enrolled.

Some students receive transportation to and from school. Free transportation is a privilege, which can be revoked. Because the school buses are extensions of the school, the same rules of conduct are enforced.

Rules for bus riders:

• Remain in assigned seats while bus is in motion

• Follow the driver’s directions

• Get on and off the bus at the same stop every day

• Do not throw anything from the bus window

• Do not extend any part of your body out of the window

• Talk in moderate tones

• No food or drink may be consumed

Parents please do not send your children to school before 8:15 AM. Our staff will not be on duty to supervise the playground or school perimeter until 8:15 a.m. Also, please do not drop your children off in the middle of the street. Take a few minutes to pull into the curb and safely let them out.

If your child becomes seriously ill or injured, an ambulance (911) will be called immediately. The student will be taken to the nearest hospital, accompanied by a school staff person. Parents will be called immediately. If unavailable, person(s) listed on the emergency form will be called. Kindly inform your child’s teacher and the office if you change your address or telephone number or if you make a change in the name of the person to be notified in case of an emergency. We must be able to contact your home or the home of a friend or relative in this neighborhood or you at your place of employment if the need should arise. Children will not receive treatment at a hospital unless a parent or guardian is present. This could be a matter of life or death. Therefore, the school must know where to reach you at all times.

Should an emergency arise necessitating the closing of school for the day, radio stations WBBM, WGN and WMAQ will announce emergency closing of the school(s).

In the event that an early dismissal of school has been authorized, students will be dismissed provided they have a safe place to go (home, relative’s home, neighbor’s home or if someone comes to pick them up). Children who are unable to go home are to remain at school until regular dismissal or be picked up by the parent or designee.

In the event that the conditions within the school building become unsafe or unhealthy for the children to remain, students will be taken to Fernwood Park, 10445 S. Wallace. This is the officially designated evacuation site for our school. Direct all telephone calls requesting information to the Ombudsman’s Office at (773) 553-1000.

Precautions are taken for the safety and security of every child during the school day. Fire drills, tornado drills and safety drills are held periodically throughout the year. Several bus evacuation drills are also scheduled annually. These prepare the students to react appropriately in the event of an actual emergency situation. During the drill procedure, it is imperative that students maintain order and practice their best listening behavior.

We encourage and welcome parent volunteers in the school and classrooms. Research shows when parents are actively engaged in their child’s education, student achievement increases. If you are interested in volunteering in classrooms, on field trips, occasionally or regularly, we welcome your presence. However, in every effort to keep our students safe, ALL volunteers MUST adhere to CPS’ Volunteer Policy and submit an on-line application at . Approval time varies, as it depends on the volunteer level you are applying for.

Types of Volunteers (In-Person)

Examples of Level I Volunteers:

Overnight-Field Trip Chaperones

Mentors

Tutors

Coaches

Non-supervised classroom assistants

Examples of Level II Volunteers:

Day-Field Trip chaperones

Assistants in schools with administrative duties

Other volunteer activities in contact with students while supervised

Level I Volunteers

A fingerprint criminal background check is required for all Level I Volunteers. A Level I volunteer is:

1. A parent providing volunteer service in their child’s school or classroom for 10 or more hours/week;

2. An individual providing volunteer service for 5 or more hours/week at a school where s/he does not have a child enrolled;

3. Any individual chaperoning an overnight school-sponsored trip, regardless of the hours/week that the volunteer serves (See also the Student Travel Policy);

4. Any individual serving in a coaching capacity, regardless of the hours/week that the volunteer serves (See also the CPS High School Athletic Association Bylaws);

5. Any individual serving as a student teacher or pre-service teacher, regardless of the hours/week that the volunteer serves (See also the Student Teacher and Pre-Service Teacher Enrollment Policy);

6. Any individual serving as a One-on-One tutor or mentor, regardless of the hours/week that the volunteer serves;

7. Any individual providing volunteer service with students when such service may occur in an unsupervised setting, regardless of the hours/week that the volunteer serves;

8. Any individual providing volunteer service for a program where the program’s funding agency requires criminal record clearance, regardless of the hours/week that the volunteer serves.

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Level II Volunteers

A fingerprint criminal background check is not required for Level II Volunteers. A Level II Volunteer is:

1. A parent providing supervised volunteer service in their child’s school or classroom for less than 10 hours/week;

2. Any individual providing volunteer service for less than 5 hours/week at a school where s/he does not have a child enrolled;

3. An individual providing incidental volunteer service with no ongoing individualized interaction with a student(s) including those who speak at a class/assembly, judge academic competitions, give musical performance, participate in the “Principal for a Day” program, job shadowing event or other one-time event provided where there is direct supervision of the activity/event by regular school employees;

4. A parent accompanying his/her child’s class on a one-day field trip or another type of extracurricular activity that does not involve an overnight stay;

5. An individual providing volunteer service on projects/activities involving no or nominal contact with children (home-based volunteer activities, volunteers serving at Central or Network office).

*Please note that no parent is authorized to evaluate teachers.

Students are responsible to maintain textbooks and library books in reasonable fashion. Teachers record the number of the textbook when it is issued to the student. Students must return the textbook(s) issued to them at the end of the course unmarked and without unreasonable wear and tear. Students will pay the current value to replace lost or damaged textbooks before report cards or diplomas are issued.

The CPS Assessment system is designed with three main goals in mind: (1) to provide consistent measure of student learning in all schools with common assessments at the beginning and end of the school year; (2) to provide all school with a high-quality formative assessment option to drive instruction throughout the year. (3) to facilitate state-required testing.

NWEA MAP/MPG- Northwestern Evaluation Association; Measures of Academic Progress, the MAP Assessment will be administered three times during the school year, the beginning of year (BOY), middle of the year (MOY), and end of the year (EOY). The MAP Assessments are adaptive tests, where students select each question interactively. This allows the test to progressively hone in on the learning level most appropriate to the student. The tests adapt to the student’s knowledge to identify their level for new learning, which may be above or below the student’s current grade level.

Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)- Reading, Writing & Math measures student progress towards new IL Common Core Learning Standards.

(ALL visitors must wear a face mask and complete and health screen)

In-Person

To ensure that Dunne STEM Academy is a safe haven for all students and a safe work place for staff, ALL visitors are required to report directly to the main office upon entry of the building. The visitor must sign in and show a valid identification card.

Please note the following stipulations regarding visiting CPS facilities:

While on Board Property or at a School Functions, Visitors shall not:

1. Commit an act of violence, bullying, coercion, harassment or stalking or attempt to do so upon a teacher, administrator, or school or Board employee, student or any other person lawfully on Board Property or attending a School Function or Board Function:

2. Disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, business or of any CPS program or activity:

3. Interfere with the lawful and authorized activities of others:

4. Refuse or fail to comply with a lawful order or direction of any CPS personnel in the performance of their duties:

5. Distribute or post any written materials, pamphlets, or posters without the prior approval of the CPS Administrator in charge. Written approval may be required at any time;

6. Smoke or use tobacco products:

7. Possess, consume, exchange, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances;

8. Possess a gun (unless authorized to do so by law), knife, explosive or incendiary bomb, or other dangerous instrument capable of causing death or physical injury;

9. Display what appears to be a gun, knife, explosive or incendiary bomb, or other dangerous instrument capable of causing death or physical injury;

10. Threaten to use any instrument that appears capable of causing physical injury or death:

11. Knowingly and intentionally destroy, vandalize, or deface Board Property or the personal property of a teacher, administrator, other CPS personnel or any person lawfully on Board Property or attending a School Function or Board Function; or

12. Violate any federal or state statue, local ordinance or Board Policy or Rule.

CPS Released the Final Guidance for Remote Learning on August 18, 2020. All Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students will begin the coming school year learning at home. Throughout our response to COVID-19, our top priority has been, and will continue to be, keeping our students and school communities safe. Click Here to review CPS Remote Learning Guidance Final Reopening Framework for the start of the 2020–21 school year. This framework gives CPS the flexibility to begin the school year learning at home and transition to hybrid learning once our public health experts determine it is safe to do so.

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Throughout the 2020-2021 school year, Dunne STEM Academy will utilize the following communication methods to keep stakeholders up to date on changes regarding all protocols: 

• School website:

• Email communication from Administration, Literacy Specialist, Teachers, Clerks, Counselors, and other staff as needed

• Black Board Connect All Call

• Parent Newsletters

Frequently Used School Contacts

|Principal- Chandra Byrd-Wright |Crbyrd-wright@cps.edu |

|Assistant Principal- Herald Watson |HMWatson@cps.edu |

|Clerk- Zaneta Pruitt |ZIPruitt@cps.edu |

|Literacy Specialist- Jaclyn Gooden |Jwedmore@cps.edu |

|Counselor- Nicole Henderson |NHenderson@cps.edu |

See School website for full staff email list

It is our goal to ensure all students  have a functional device prior to the start of school. A limited amount of chromebook computers are be available for distribution.

Students should contact the school to notify of the need.  Click Here to Complete the Dunne STEM Academy Technology Device Form Once given a scheduled time students and families should arrive on that date. Students and families should arrive and ring the bell to the main entrance. Please wear a face masks and follow directions from all staff, including security and administration. 

Parents/guardians will provide their child’s name(s), and will show valid proof of identity (government ID). Parent or legal guardian must be on the student’s current file as parent or legal guardian. Please note that a parent or legal guardian must be present in order to sign a Chromebook Agreement Form

Students whos devices need repair will need to contact the school immediately. Students can then bring the device to the school and receive a replacement. Information on how to Troubleshoot simple issues, Get Internet Access, Utilize Google Suite, please find Tech Resources here. 

CPS Parent Tech Support Hotline

Monday - Friday,

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

773-417-1060

CPS is providing ongoing training for all parents and families. CPS is partnering with Google for Education to provide virtual, real-time training to help families and students navigate online learning. Trainings (in English and Spanish) and more back-to-school information :   

 

Getting Connected to the Internet

Over the summer, CPS also began offering high-speed internet access at no cost to approximately 100,000 CPS students from limited-income backgrounds through our Chicago Connected initiative. Families eligible for this program have been contacted individually, and 35 community-based organizations are working to get students connected prior to the start of the school year. Families can check their eligibility for the program and access their activation code by simply entering their child’s student ID number and birthdate into our eligibility tool at cps.edu/chicagoconnected.  

Pursuant to ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance and the CDC Guidance, the District will be closely monitoring attendance during this time.

• Teachers will be taking daily attendance

o Google Suite will be utilized. Google Meet will be utilized for live(synchronous instruction) for Meet attendance

o Early Dismissals will be recorded - Students Instructional Minutes will be Calculated 

o Student Attendance: Absent, Late Arrivals, Early Departures

▪ If the child comes late to the google meet, they are marked tardy, if they come and then leave they are marked present, and teachers will follow school's protocol by letting the attendance clerk/lead know so they can communicate with the parent.

Student Attendance Policy: Our attendance goal for the 2020-2021 school year is 96%.

• All students are expected to attend school all day, every day. If a student is absent:

• A parent or doctor's note must be submitted for absences within 24 hours in order for the absence to be excused prior 

• Parents must call the school daily to report all absences and issues with attendance. 

o Attendance clerks/coordinators 

▪ Review Dashboard Unsubmitted Attendance Report 

▪ Establish protocols for communicating with teachers regarding unsubmitted attendance before the end of the day

▪ Attendance coordinators will keep a daily and running log

• A weekly report of tardies and chronic truants will be ran weekly and communicated with parents

Tardy’s

4 tardies to a school/class in a week: 

▪ Counselor/attendance coordinator check in/one on one

▪ Parent phone call

Cuts/Chronic tardys/absenteeism

• Students that miss class 4 or more days in a week

-Attendance coordinator and/or support staff will have a one on one with student

-Behavior Health Team Referral

-The attendance coordinator and support staff will contact parents to make sure they are aware of their child’s attendance

-The attendance coordinator and support staff will mail truant letters home 

-The attendance coordinator and support staff will message the parent by phone call, certified letter and a meeting will be held with administration indicating that the student has missed 5 or more days from school.

During virtual learning, Chicago Public Schools’ goal is to provide students with daily structured learning opportunities to help minimize instructional loss, provide students with routines and structures to help stay engaged and connected, and ensure that students are healthy. Dunne STEM Academy will meet these goals by implementing the plan below.

Remote Learning Expectations 

1. Teachers and staff will utilize G-suite for all coordination of remote learning. Access information on how to connect to Google Classroom here Google Classroom Instructions

2. Daily remote learning that meets instructional minutes requirements for all content areas or courses for all students. Educators provide live video instruction, and are synchronously available to students during the entirety of the instructional day. 

3. Focus on grade level, standards aligned instruction and student social emotional needs.

4. Submit and monitor student attendance daily.

5. Ensure all students have digital access. 

6. Ensure clear communication with families and students. 

7. Establish effective structures to facilitate professional development, staff collaboration, planning, feedback and continuous improvement in the remote environment.

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CPS Remote Learning will be Synchronous and Asynchronous.

During Remote instruction for the 2020-2021 school year a focus on connectedness, student belonging, and student social-emotional well-being will be present in all classrooms.   School Counselors, Social Workers, and SECA’s will provide additional support both academically and socially-emotionally for students. Social workers will conduct virtual groups and individual sessions based on a student’s need. Students may contact staff to schedule appointments and are encouraged to email designated staff. In addition, here are additional resources to support your child’s and family’s health and wellness:

• IDPH: C​all4 Calm - A free emotional support text line. Text “TALK" to 552020 or “HABLAR" for service in Spanish. ​

• ISBE COVID-19 Where to Get Help

• COVID-19 SEL Supports for Families

• CDC Managing Stress and Anxiety

Students in Temporary Living Situations Any Questions related to supports for STLS students and families may contact Ms. N. Henderson at NHenderson@cps.edu

Special Education, 504 Plans, and English Learners

Students with special education needs will receive individual Remote Learning Plans for the Fall, which will detail out the services and supports provided.  Students with 504 Plans and/or English Learner needs will have their accommodations and supports provided. CPS will continue to ensure that our diverse learners make progress on their IEP goals and the general education curriculum. IEP teams will determine how to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities from home in a safe, supportive manner. Educators and related service providers will provide live, real-time instruction as well as individual check-ins and independent learning activities. Please contact the schools Case Manager, Ms. Sykes at DMSykes@cps.edu 

Dunne School Creed

A Great Somebody

By Adrienne Sealy Hardasty

I am a serious child…

I am a serious child with serious goals.

My life is destined to be filled with positivity.

I am a worker.

If it takes hard work to reach my goals

I will do it.

I am a sensible somebody…

I will never steal and will always be for real

I won’t take dope and give up hope because my life

Is too precious to waste.

I am a clean somebody…

I know that if I lie down with hogs I can come up with mud

So I work to keep my mind, my body and my character clean.

I am intelligent…

My brain is a storage place. I will fill it to the brim with

Knowledge and look forward with hope of what tomorrow will bring.

I am a child hero…

I don’t spend time wasting time because there is room at the

Top for me!

I am a great somebody…

Start leading me now. Start guiding me now. Start praising me now

And you will see me rise to the highest heights!!!

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Dunne STEM Academy

Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World!

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Mission Statement

Our Mission, at Dunne STEM Academy is to provide an educational environment that fosters high expectations for students, staff, parents and the community. It is our mission to provide a coherent curriculum focused on science, technology engineering and math. We believe it is our responsibility to develop a students’ ability to learn, reaching their full academic potential and function as constructive members of our society. Our Vision is to promote creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication while transforming traditional methods of teaching and learning to ensure students develop college and career readiness skills to succeed in today’s global world.

2020-2022 CIWP Priorities

(Continuous Improvement Work Plan)

Local School Council

Grade Reports

Homework

Medical Information

Attendance

Phone/Cell Phone Policy

Student Conduct

Restorative Practices

Student Dress

Clubs and Activities

Breakfast/Lunch Programs

Transportation

School Safety Procedures

Emergency Information

Emergency Days/ School Closing

Fire, Disaster and Safety Drills

Parent Volunteers

Lost and Damaged Books

Assessments

Visitor’s Policy

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Remote Learning Schedules

School Communication

Technology Distribution

Remote Learning Attendance

Remote Learning Instruction

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

STLS

Diverse Learners

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