CadetStandard Operating Procedures Manual

General Procedures and Answers to Common

Questions Version 10.2

SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016Effective 8 September 2015

Air Force Academy High School3630 S Wells StreetChicago, IL 60609

773-535-1590

www.afahs.org

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August, 2015 

As a cadet of the Air Force Academy you have an obligation to always carry yourself as an elite student who always conducts yourself as a student who wants to be successful.  We realize that it is our job to teach you and prepare you to be a productive citizen.  Therefore, after careful and strategic thought and planning, this manual has been prepared to introduce you to the expected policies and procedures of your academy.  If you understand and follow these procedures and rules, you will be able to meet all challenges that come your way. Together we will have a successful and enjoyable school year.  A clear understanding of these policies will help you understand the daily operations of AFAHS. The policies and procedures outlined in this handbook are effective immediately!  Always Flying Above High Standards! Sincerely,  Yashika Tippett-EgglestonCPT. Yashika Tippett-Eggleston (ret.)Academy Principal/Superintendent

Soaring High and Making Marks!

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CITY OF CHICAGO

The Honorable Rahm Emanuel Mayor of the City of Chicago

CHICAGO BOARD OF EDUCATION Frank M. Clark

President

Jesse RuizVice-President

Members Mark F. Furlong

Rev. Michael Garazini, S.J.Dominique Jordan Turner

Mahalia HinesGail D. Ward

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Forrest ClaypoolChief Executive Officer

Dr. Janice JacksonChief Education Officer

Col. Kevin Kelley USAF (ret.)Service Leadership Academy Network Chief

AIR FORCE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

CPT Yashika N. Tippett-Eggleston Academy Principal

Chief Master Sergeant Raymond Smith, Jr. USAF (Ret.) Interim Academy Commandant

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Table of ContentsCadet Handbook, First Edition

1. Academy Philosophy and Guiding Principles pg 5

- Mission- Vision- Ideals- Principles and core values- School Crest- Honor Code

2. Promotion of AFJROTC Rank pg 10

3. Dress Code & Uniform Regulations pg 20

4. Academy Policies, Procedures, and Useful Information pg 23

The Cadet Standard Operating Procedures laid out in this document are in effect until the Academy Principal deems that

changes are necessary.

All graduation requirements will not be changed once a cadet enters Air Force Academy High School unless changed by

Chicago Board of Education action or State of Illinois action.

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Air Force Academy High School Philosophy

“Discens, Ductu, Servatu”

Learning to Lead in Order to Serve

Mission

The mission of the Air Force Academy High School is to develop students and staff to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in a safe and structured environment. At the AFAHS, all stakeholders are partners in the educational process and achievement of all cadets. The AFAHS will offer a comprehensive and rigorous college-prep curriculum placing a strong emphasis on Aerospace Science and Engineering. The Air Force Academy will graduate students prepared to go to college or the workforce to succeed in our global society.

AFJROTC Mission:

"Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”

The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.

The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.

Vision The vision for the Air Force Academy is to be a student-centered, family-friendly school that represents and appreciates a diverse population, fosters collaboration among stakeholders and provide a quality education to each student served.

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AFAHS Guiding Ideals

BECOMING an AFJROTC CADET All cadets who are accepted to and enrolled at the AFAHS begin as Cadet Airmen Basic. See Requirements For Promotion for further information on earning rank.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES & CORE VALUES These ideals are the keystone of our program; the Guiding Principles and Core Values form our Academy program. All cadets should endeavor to uphold these principles and lead their peers by their example. The freshmen Academy Recruits are required to memorize the principles, Core Values and Honor Code and recite them upon request from faculty members and senior cadets.

Guiding Principles:As a cadet I will endeavor to:

Uphold the standards of the AFAHS.Be a person of integrity.

Lead by example.Strive for excellence without arrogance.

Do my best.Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Tolerate honest mistakes from people who are doing their best.Speak well of others.

Seek the truth.Keep a sense of humor and be able to laugh at myself.

The Core Values of Air Force JROTC:

Integrity FirstI will do the right thing…at all timesService Before SelfI will not be selfishExcellence in all we doI will always put forth my best effort

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The School Crest (Historic 2009-2014)

*This emblem has been officially retired by the Academy.

The major symbol of the AFAHS Academy is its crest. The crest has symbols emblazoned on it that represent the Academy.

A shield lies on a field of pale yellow (beginning of morning nautical twilight)

To either side of the school’s shield are the shields of our two parent organizations, Chicago Public Schools and Air Force JROTC.

Within the shield, on the top right, is a symbolic Air Force aircraft representing the aerospace nature of the program.  The lightning bolt represents divine goodness and the study of meteorology (or a blinding flash of the obvious).  The book is for reading; it is the Book of Knowledge.  The telescope infers the linkage/partnership with the Adler Planetarium.

Audaces Fortuna Iuvat (Fortune Favors the Bold) and Ad Astra! (To the Stars!) are the Academy’s mottos in Latin.

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The Official Crest of the Air Force Academy High School (Current 2015-Present)

The major symbol of the AFAHS Academy is its crest. The crest has symbols emblazoned on it that represent the Academy.

The crest encompasses a shield with two adorning ribbons announcing the year 2009- the year in which Academy was established.

The corresponding lightning bolts are representative of the force and vigor that we aim to reach excellence with each and every time we endeavor. The lightning bolts are colored with the Academy colors of Grey, Navy Blue, and Gold

The top of the crest is represented by an aircraft soaring high above the clouds which depicts our highest commitment to Aerospace studies, the United States Air Force core values, and our Cadets highest potential.

The bottom of the crest is represented by an open book atop of a globe which is representative of our commitment to our mission statement to provide rigorous instruction to our students that will propel them to the height of our global society.

To either side of the school’s shield are the shields that represent our commitment to community service with the shaking hands and our commitment to Civic engagement with the standing coliseum on the left.

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Our Honor Code

“At the AFAHS a Cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.”

Personal honor and integrity are hallmarks of an Airman. The confidence and respect that an individual receives from the cadets in the corps and from the faculty depend on their personal application of the academy’s Guiding Principles. Whether you are an academy recruit, a sophomore cadet, or the Cadet Commanding Officer, you have the obligation to be trustworthy and to uphold the highest code of personal honor and integrity.

One of the most important items accompanying military rank is a tradition of honor. The assumption at the AFAHS is that your word is your bond. If you say it is so, your word will not be questioned. Unfortunately, taking the easy way out with habits such as lying, cheating, or stealing seems to be the way of many individuals today. Living up to our Guiding Principles and our Honor Code is difficult at best. Remember all cadets and faculty need to tolerate honest mistakes, but an honorable individual always stands up and takes responsibility for their actions whether they are right or wrong.

This underlying code is one of truth and honesty and it establishes the principle that the honor code is of higher value then personal friendship. Lying, cheating, stealing, and plagiarism are wrong as well as condoning or ignoring these acts when they are being done by other cadets. This honor code is meant to inspire all to act honorably at all times. Remember, your word is your bond.

Cadets must memorize the definitions of terms used in the Honor Code:

Lying is to state knowingly an oral or written untruth; omitting information to leave a false impression.

Cheating is unauthorized assistance on work that is represented as your own including tests, homework, and plagiarism.

Stealing is to take or obtain of value anything wrongfully from the true owner permanently, or temporarily.

Plagiarism is defined as the passing off original ideas and words of someone else as your own.

Non-Toleration violation occurs when a cadet learns of a violation of the Honor

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Code by other cadets and takes no action. A friend who commits a violation and then expects a cadet to forget about the violation is not a true friend. Cadets who violate the code cannot help being aware of the bad position in which they place their friends, since they know what the Honor Code means.

Insubordination is talking back to a person in authority, repeating an action that has been already corrected, or expressing a non-cooperative demeanor in any form. Insubordination can happen to either an adult or a member of the Cadet Chain of Command.

All violations of the Honor Code must be reported on the Honor Code Violation Form to the Disciplinarian. Honor Code violations may result in not being promoted and/or demotions.

Options for reporting a non-toleration situation: Immediately report the incident to a staff member or a cadet officer. Discuss the incident with the suspected offender, encourage them to report it. Report the offender if needed. Caution and counsel the offender and carry out a warranted response. Drop the matter if it appears certain that no violation has occurred.

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Promotion of AFJROTC Rank

As your time at the AFAHS grows, you become eligible for promotion in rank in the AFJROTC unit. For each rank there are specific requirements for advancement, all of which must be met in order to be promoted. The specific requirements under each rank can be completed in any order; however you must follow the ranks in order. All promotions are approved by the Academy Commandant. Cadets transferring from other military academies and other JROTC programs will have their records reviewed and/or appear before a board to determine their appropriate rank.

All cadets are assigned a permanent grade commensurate with the number of AFJROTC years satisfactorily completed; i.e., the permanent grade for cadets who successfully finish their first year is C/Airman; second-year, C/Airman First Class; third-year, C/Senior Airman. Permanent grades will most likely be awarded at the end of the first semester the following school year. Retention of permanent grades is contingent upon satisfactory performance and behavior as determined by the AFJROTC Instructors/Commandant. Permanent officer status may be awarded to cadets holding officer positions for two or more grading periods. Exceptions are authorized at the discretion of the AFJROTC Instructors/Commandant and in accordance with published unit guidance.

Cadets may be assigned a temporary grade based on a specific position. Use of a temporary-permanent grade pattern is optional and intended to serve as an administrative vehicle for rotation of responsibility and to avoid imbalances in grade structure. Cadets serving in a temporary grade may revert to their permanent grade upon completion of these duties. At the discretion of the AFJROTC Instructors/Commandant, cadets in their final term of AFJROTC may retain the highest rank to which they have been promoted, regardless of course level.

COMMAND ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM

The one exception to the need to meet all advancement requirements is the Command Advancement Program. This CAP is designed to pick student(s) each promotion cycle that has met all but one advancement requirement. Typically this student will have excelled in some other category, such as leadership, drill, academics, community or school service. The CAP can be used for an individual only once while a student at the AFAHS. CAPs are not available for officers.

PROMOTION TIMELINES

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Normal promotions and CAPs will occur once a quarter, typically within one to two weeks after the end of the grading period. Exact dates and times for the promotion ceremony will be posted on the AFAHS website. This extra time is necessary to allow time for all grades and other required information to be recorded. 4th quarter promotions will normally be announced over the summer. FLOWCHART OF PROMOTIONThis shows the sequence of promotion along with the minimum time requirements for advancement.

Enlisted Ranks Officer RanksCadet Ranks Abbreviation

Air ForcePay-GradeEquivalent

Rank Cadet Ranks Abbreviation

Air ForcePay-GradeEquivalent

Rank

C/Airman C/Amn E-2 C/Second Lieutenant C/2LT O-1

C/Airman 1st Class C/A1C E-3 C/First

Lieutenant C/1LT O-2

C/Senior Airman C/SRA E-4 C/Captain C/Capt O-3

C/Staff Sergeant C/SSgt E-5 C/Major C/Maj O-4

C/Technical Sergeant C/TSgt E-6 C/Lieutenant

Colonel C/Lt Col O-5

C/Master Sergeant C/MSgt E-7 C/Colonel C/Col O-6

C/Senior Master

SergeantC/SMSgt E-8

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C/Chief Master

SergeantC/CMSgt E-9

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REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTIONCadet Airman Basic (E-1)

1. All Cadets start at this rank.

Cadet Airman (E-2): To advance to Cadet Amn, you must: 1. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 2. Maintain a 2.0 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F” 3. Maintain at least a grade of 70% in Aerospace Science 4. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average5. Be acknowledged by your teachers and your Chain of Command as

having satisfactory citizenship and military bearing by being recommended for promotion by at least half your classroom teachers

6. Be recommended by your Element Leader which is approved by your Flight Commander

7. Be able recite from memory the Core Values, and Honor Code upon request by a senior cadet or staff member

8. Pass a written test on the Chain of Command 9. Pass the practical test on 'Basic Drill’ 10. Accumulate no more than 15 demerits in the quarter grading period 11. Have no in or out of school suspensions 12. Have zero Honor Code violations13. Have been written up for no more than 3 times for a Group 2 or

higher offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct 14. Maintain a 95% School Attendance average

Cadet Airman First Class (E-3): To advance to Cadet A1C, you must: 1. Be a Cadet Airman for 8 weeks,2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 2.0 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F 4. Maintain at least a grade of 70% in Aerospace Science5. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average6. Be acknowledged by your teachers and your Chain of Command as

having satisfactory citizenship and military bearing in all classes

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7. Be recommended by your Element Leader which is approved by your Flight Commander

8. Be recommended by half of your classroom teachers 9. Pass a written and/or oral test on the Chain of Command10. Pass the practical test on ' Advanced Drill’ 11. Accumulate no more than 15 demerits in the 8 week period 12. Have no in or out of school suspensions 13. Have zero Honor Code violations14. Have been written up for no more than 3 times for a Group 2 or

higher offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct 15. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Cadet Senior Airman (E-4): To advance to Cadet SrA, you must: 1. Be a Cadet A1C for 8 weeks 2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 2.25 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F4. Maintain at least a grade of 80% in Aerospace Science 5. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average6. Be recommended by your Flight Commander which is approved by

your Squadron Commander 7. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers 8. Pass a written and/or oral test on the Chain of Command, military

time and general military knowledge 9. Be involved in at least one Unit Activity or School Activity 10. Accumulate no more than 15 demerits in the 8 week period11. Have no in or out of school suspensions12. Have zero Honor Code violations13. Have been written up for no more than 3 times for a Group 2 or

higher offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct 14. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Cadet Staff Sergeant (E-5): To advance to SSgt, you must: 1. Be a Cadet SrA for 8 weeks2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average

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3. Maintain a 2. 5 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F” 4. Be enrolled in Aerospace Science II or above5. Maintain at least a grade of 80% in Aerospace Science 6. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average7. Be recommend by your Flight Commander which is approved by your

Squadron Commander8. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers, 9. Pass a written and/or oral test on the Chain of Command, military

time, Mentorship test given by the ASI, military alphabet and AF ranks

10. Satisfactorily complete all jobs assigned to the cadet by the Cadet Chain of Command

11. Be an active member of at least one Unit Activity or School Activity 12. Accumulate no more than 15 demerits in the 8 week period 13. Have no in or out of school suspensions 14. Have zero Honor Code violations15. Have been written up for no more than 3 times for a Group 2 or

higher offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct 16. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Cadet Technical Sergeant (E-6): To advance to Cadet TSgt, you must: 1. Be a Cadet SSgt Class for 8 weeks2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 2.75 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F” 4. Be enrolled in Aerospace Science II or above5. Hold a leadership or staff position in the Corps6. Maintain at least a grade of 90% in Aerospace Science 7. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average8. Be recommended by your Flight Commander which is approved by

your Squadron Commander 9. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers 10. Pass a written and/or oral test on the Chain of Command, phonetic

alphabet, all AS material and the Leadership I test given by the ASI 11. Pass the practical test on ‘Drill with Arms’ (if available)

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12. Pass a practical test on leading a element or flight in the drill maneuvers specified in the advancement to E-2

13. Satisfactorily complete all jobs assigned to the cadet by the Cadet Chain of Command

14. Be an active member of at least one Unit Activity and School Activity15. Accumulate no more than 10 demerits in the 8 week period 16. No in or out of school suspensions17. Have zero Honor Code violations18. Have been written up for no more than 2 times for a Group 2 or

higher offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct 19. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Cadet Master Sergeant (E-7): To advance to Cadet MSgt, you must: 1. Be a TSgt for 8 weeks 2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 3.00 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F” 4. Be enrolled in Aerospace Science II or above 5. Hold a leadership or staff position in the Corps 6. Maintain at least a grade of 90% in Aerospace Science 7. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average8. Be recommended by your Squadron Commander which is approved

by your Group Commander 9. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers, all

ASIs, and SASI10. Pass a written test on aircraft designations and all E1-E6

requirements 11. Be an active member of at least one Unit Activity and School Activity 12. Accumulate no more than 5 demerits in the 8 week period 13. No in or out of school suspensions 14. Have zero Honor Code violation15. Have been written up for no more than 1 time for a Group 2 or higher

offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct 16. Satisfactorily complete all jobs assigned by the Cadet Chain of

Command 17. Pass an oral promotion board

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18. Pass the practical test on Sword Manual of Arms (if available)19. Pass a practical test on leading a flight in the drill maneuvers

specified in the advancement to E-3 20. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Cadet Senior Master Sergeant (E-8): To advance to Cadet SMSgt, you must:

1. Be a Cadet MSgt for 8 weeks2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 3.00 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F” 4. Be enrolled in Aerospace Science II or above5. Hold a leadership or staff position in the Corps 6. Maintain at least a grade of 90% in Aerospace Science 7. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average8. Be recommended by your Squadron Commander which is approved

by your Group Commander 9. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers, all

ASIs, and SASI 10. Pass a written test on aircraft designations and all E1-E6

requirements11. Be an active member of at least one Unit Activity and School Activity12. Accumulate no more than 5 demerits in the 8 week period13. No in or out of school suspensions 14. Have zero Honor Code violations15. Have been written up for no more than 1 time for a Group 2 or higher

offense in the CPS Student Code of Conduct16. Satisfactorily complete all jobs assigned by the Cadet Chain of

Command17. Pass an oral promotion board18. Pass a practical test on leading a flight in the drill maneuvers

specified in the advancement to E-3 19. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (E-9): To advance to Cadet CMSgt, you must:

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1. Be a Cadet SMSgt for 16 weeks, 2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 3.00 quarter GPA with no grade of an “F” or “D” 4. Be enrolled in Aerospace Science III or above5. Hold a leadership or staff position in the Corps 6. Maintain at least a grade of 90% in Aerospace Science7. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average8. Be recommended by your Squadron Commander which is approved

by your Group Commander 9. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers, all

ASIs, and SASI 10. Be an active member of at least one Unit Activity and School Activity 11. Accumulate no more than 5 demerits in the 16 week period 12. No in or out of school suspensions13. Have zero Honor Code violations14. Have not been written up for a Group 2 or higher offense in the CPS

Student Code of Conduct15. Satisfactorily complete all jobs assigned by the Cadet Chain of

Command16. Pass an oral promotion board17. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

Temporary Cadet Grades: Cadets may earn higher temporary grades associated with positions of greater responsibility within AFJROTC. Normally, these positions require cadets to perform duties that involve leadership and management of personnel, equipment, and processes within the unit. If a cadet is assigned a temporary grade, he/she may keep that grade as long as they are in a position that corresponds with that rank. The cadet’s ability to keep or pursue higher rank within the corps is based on satisfactory performance and attitude as determined by the instructors. Duties and positions may be rotated to avoid imbalances in grade structure or when a cadet does not perform up to the standards of his/her job.Cadet officer ranks are usually such temporary ranks. Once a cadet vacates his/her staff position, that cadet will normally revert to their previously held enlisted permanent rank. If a cadet has held officer rank for two or more semesters (four quarters), the Commandant may approve reversion to Cadet Lt as their permanent rank instead of the previously held enlisted rank.

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Officer (O-1 through O-6): To advance to Officer Rank, you must:1. Must have been a Sergeant for at least one quarter2. Be on time for morning roll call a minimum of 90% average 3. Maintain a 3.00 quarter GPA with no grades of an “D” or “F” 4. Be enrolled in Aerospace Science II or higher (for O-1 through O-3)5. Hold a leadership or staff position in the Corps6. Maintain at least a grade of 90% in Aerospace Science 7. Maintain a proper uniform with a 90% average8. Be recommended by your Squadron Commander which is approved

by your Group Commander 9. Be recommended by half plus one of your classroom teachers, all

ASIs, and SASI 10. Pass a written test on aircraft designations and all E1-E6

requirements 11. Be an active member of at least one Unit Activity and School Activity12. Accumulate no more than 5 demerits in the 8 week period13. No in or out of school suspensions14. Have zero Honor Code violations15. Have not been written up for a Group 2 or higher offense in the CPS

Student Code of Conduct16. Satisfactorily complete all jobs assigned by the Cadet Chain of

Command 17. Pass an oral promotion board18. Pass a practical test on leading a flight in the drill maneuvers

specified in the advancement to E-3 19. Write a “Statement of Motivation”20. Maintain a 95% school attendance average

NOTE: The Commandant may grant exceptions to the published requirements during the first four years of the AFAHS existence in order to better fill manning positions.

These are the PRACTICAL TESTS required for advancement through the ranks. Cadet Airman (E-2) - Basic Drill 1. Attention, parade rest, at ease, rest

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2. Cover/Uncover 3. Hand salute 4. Left face, right face, about face 5. Normal/Close intervals 6. Dress right, dress left, dress right or left, open ranks, close ranks 7. Forward march, column left/right, to the rear march, halt

Cadet A1C (E-3) - Advanced Drill 1. Eyes right, eyes left, ready front 2. Mark time 3. Half step 4. Side step to the right/left 5. Right/left flank 6. Change step 7. Column left/right

Cadet SrA (E-4) - Drill with Guidon 1. Order guidon 2. Carry guidon 3. Present guidon 4. Guidon salute 5. Parade rest 6. At ease 7. Rest

Cadet SSgt (E-5) - Basic Color Guard Drill 1. Close interval, dress-center dress 2. Carry colors 3. Right/left turn 4. Right/left wheel 5. Counter march 6. Eyes right/left 7. Present colors

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8. Order colors 9. Dismissed

Cadet TSgt (E-6) - Drill with Arms (if available)1. Order arms 2. Parade rest 3. At ease and rest 4. Port arms 5. Right/left shoulder arms 6. Inspection arms 7. Rifle salutes from order and right/left shoulder arms 8. Present arms

Cadet MSgt (E-7) - Sword Manual of Arms (if available)1. Draw sword 2. Carry sword 3. Present sword 4. Order sword 5. Parade rest 6. At ease/rest

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Dress Code & Uniform Regulations

Refer to the AFJROTC Cadet Uniform and Award Guide for proper uniform wear and all issues regarding hair, jewelry and other body modifications.

Four days of the week all Cadets will wear the AFJROTC uniforms consisting of either Long Sleeve Blues (with or without Service Dress Coat) or Short Sleeve Blues. Additionally, the Physical Fitness (PT) uniform will be worn once a week. An AFAHS Casual Uniform (once established) may be worn on special occasions and consists of the Academy polo shirt and khaki colored pants. The Academy Principal has the right to authorize the specific dates for the uniform schedule and to relax a uniform based on extreme weather conditions. Please look at the AFJROTC Manual for further pictorial clarification.

Uniforms are issued free of charge to all cadets. It is the responsibility of the cadets to keep their uniforms neat and clean. This may include laundering, dry cleaning, ironing, hemming and minor repair as necessary. As a cadet grows, new uniform items will be issued free of charge on a one-for-one exchange basis as long as there is adequate supply in stock. Outgrown uniforms and normal wear and tear damage will typically be replaced free of charge at the sole discretion of the uniform manager.

Due to the large number of look-alike uniforms, cadets must take special care to keep track of their uniforms at all times. The AFAHS cannot replace uniform items if they are lost or stolen. Lost or stolen items must be replaced by the cadet. All uniform items must be marked for proper identification. Your last name or initials on the size tag of each item is recommended. Uniforms damaged as a result of rough housing, play, food spills, etc., must also be replaced by the cadet. The uniform store will normally be open 5 days a week so that students can avoid getting uniform demerits. If an item is not in stock, the student will be issued a uniform pass by the uniform manager once the item has been paid for. Uniform price lists will be posted by the uniform manager. Uniform store times will be posted on the door next to the uniform room.

Uniforms are for the sole use of school and school related activities. At NO time will a cadet wear any uniform item for purposes other than those directly related to such activities (i.e. the blue shirt will only be worn as part of the uniform, the shoes will only be worn with the uniform, the all-weather coats will not be worn with street clothes etc). Sports will NOT be played while in the AF blue uniform. If a cadet wishes to play sports

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directly after school, they must change into appropriate sports attire and exit the building immediately.

DETAILS OF EACH UNIFORMSummer Short Sleeve Blue (SSB) Uniform

Awards: Ribbons Belt: Blue (silver tip) Buckle: Silver Cover: Blue, Flight Cap, with AFJROTC Device Shirt: Blue shirt (short sleeve), open collar Shoes: Black oxford, issued Socks: Black, crew Pants: Blue, issued Undershirt

o Boys: PLAIN white crew-neck t-shirto Girls: white or skin tone bra, required as well as a PLAIN white

crew-neck t-shirt Miscellaneous: Student ID badge, name tag, rank insignia. Outerwear: Issued All-weather Coat; Issued Quarter Length Jacket

and/or issued blue sweater. Once available, Cadets may also purchase a Letterman’s Jacket. These are the ONLY authorized outerwear items.

Optional: Attendance ribbon black gloves, blue scarf, black ear muffs, black watch cap,

Winter Long Sleeve Blue (LSB) Uniform (w/ or w/o Service Dress Coat)

Awards: Ribbons, Belt: Blue (silver tip) Buckle: Silver Cover: Blue, Flight Cap, AFJROTC device Neckwear:

o Boys: issued blue necktieo Girls: issued blue neck tab

Shirt: Blue, long sleeve (sleeves may not be rolled up) Shoes: Black oxford, issued Socks: Black, crew Pants: Blue, issued Undershirt

o Boys: PLAIN white crew-neck t-shirto Girls, white or skin tone bra, required as well as a PLAIN white

crew-neck t-shirt Service Dress Jacket: Blue, issued (will be worn during winter

months, but may be removed once in class at discretion of instructors).

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Miscellaneous: Student ID badge, name tag, rank insignia, JROTC rocker

Outerwear: Issued All-weather Coat; Issued Quarter Length Jacket and/or issued black sweater. Once available, Cadets may also purchase a Letterman’s Jacket. These are the ONLY authorized outerwear items.

Optional: Attendance ribbon black gloves, blue scarf, black ear muffs, black watch cap

Academy Uniform (non-AFJROTC) Issued Academy polo shirt, bottom two buttons buttoned Khaki colored pants, to be worn at the waist with the issued belt. The

pants are not to be skin-tight. Issued footwear/gym shoes of a single black or white color.

Manufacture logo (such as a Nike swoosh or New Balance N) can be the only item of a contrasting color.

MISCELLANEOUS UNIFORM ITEMS/REGULATIONS

Women’s Optional Items Plain black handbag, leather or synthetic, envelope style, with strap

or strapless. Earrings, one per ear, brushed silver or gold ball ONLY, no greater

than ¼ inch in diameter.

Jewelry No more than one ring on each hand Nails - clear or neutral polish One bracelet or watch per wrist One necklace, not showing

ATHLETIC UNIFORM

The athletic uniform is only to be worn en route to and during an athletic event and/or practice. All students are to be in the proper AFJROTC uniform of the day on all other school functions (including athletic sponsored tutorial sessions). All athletic attire is subject to the approval of the Academy Principal, Commandant and Athletic Director.

Currently approved athletic attire includes: School issued/approved athletic tee-shirt School issued/approved athletic shorts School issued/approved sweat suits

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School approved gym shoes or athletic footwear (Cleats are not to be worn inside the building)

SEE THE CADET UNIFORM AND AWARD GUIDE (1 SEP 07) FOR MORE INFO ON THE WEAR OF UNIFORMS, BADGES AND RIBBONS

Some ribbons require locally produced criteria. These are as follows:

3.2.39. Service Ribbon. Distinctive performance in school, community, or AFJROTC service projects. Participation in Drill Teams, Saber Team or Color Guard does not qualify for the service ribbon.

Criteria: Cadet must accomplish at least 5 hours of documented service learning or community service in a semester to qualify for this ribbon.

3.2.41. Recruiting Ribbon. Awarded for outstanding effort in support of unit recruiting activities.

Criteria: Cadet must participate in 2 events per semester or 4 per year. Events may include the CPS HS Fair, scheduled Fairs at Middle/Elementary Schools or helping print/publish and pack the Recruiting Bag. Publishing an approved video for posting online will count for one ribbon.

3.2.42. Activities Ribbon. Awarded for participation in co-curricular activities other than Drill, Color Guard, and Saber teams.

Criteria: Cadet must participate in 2 events per semester or 4 per year.

3.2.44. Good Conduct Ribbon. Awarded to cadets with no suspensions of any kind and no adverse reports from other staff or faculty in an academic term, if approved by the SASI.

Additional Criteria (due to nature of Academy): Cadet must have no more than 10 demerits for the semester.

3.2.45. Dress and Appearance Ribbon. Awarded for wearing uniform on all designateduniform days and conforming to all AFJROTC dress and appearance standards, if approved by the SASI.

Additional Criteria (due to nature of Academy): Cadet must attain a grade of at least 90% on the weekly inspections and have no more than 10 demerits for uniform wear for the semester,

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Academy Policies, Procedures, and Useful Information

ATTENDANCE Attendance is very important to your advancement and your academic progress. With eighteen days of unexcused attendance you may fail all your classes. You are considered tardy to school if you arrive after the beginning of morning formation. You are considered tardy to class if you arrive to class after the tardy bell. Absences can come in several forms:

School Function: Any special event that you have been signed out for by a teacher.

Cut: An absence from a class period without the teacher’s prior approval.

Excused Absence: An absence from school in which you brought a note or the school received a phone call from a parent/guardian explaining the absence the day you return to school. This includes an out of school suspension.

Unexcused Absence: An absence from school in which you did not bring a note or received a phone call from a parent/guardian explaining the absence the day you return to school.

Chronic truancy is defined as having more than 18 unexcused absences over the course of the school year or more than 9 tardies/absences from mandatory formation

Disciplinary reassignment can occur when more than 20 unexcused absences to formation and / or repeated uniform violations occur after a student is placed on probation.

Tardy to school can result in failure of 1st period classes which consequently can result in a mandatory evening and/or summer school.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Cadets must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and no F’s to be eligible to compete in Illinois High School Association events. A weekly grade check is made to determine your current eligibility.

ASSEMBLY CONDUCT Your behavior represents every cadet at the AFAHS. Therefore, these are the guidelines for assembly conduct:

At the prescribed time proceed to the muster area in good order. Cadets will sit in assigned seats. Show appreciation by clapping. Never block the aisles. The auditorium is not a place to socialize with your friends.

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No shouting, whistling, or booing is allowed. Be courteous to all guests and performers. Remain seated during the entire session. Cadets will be dismissed by the Academy Principal, or his/her

representative.

BOOK BAGS ONLY PLAIN BLACK book bags or school issued bags are allowed.

CADET COURTESY

Addressing Adults

You will address all teachers and instructors appropriately i.e., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss, Dr. or their military rank plus their last name. All replies must be followed by “Sir/Ma’am.” The only proper response if you want to convey “yes, I will do that,” is “Yes Sir/Ma’am.”

*NOTE Please refer to ALL security personnel with the designation “Officer” or “Coach”

Ex. “Officer/Coach” Chillers, Officer/Coach” Robinson, “Officer/Coach” Parham

Reporting to an Adult

You should always knock at the door when reporting to see anyone in a room or office and request permission to enter by stating “Request permission to enter”. You may enter the room when the adult/cadet officer invites you in. You walk to the desk, or to the front of the person, stand at attention and report, “Cadet (Rank, Name) reporting Sir/Ma’am”. Then the adult will direct you to sit or tell you to remain in a standing position by saying “At ease.” Whenever you are seated and you are spoken to by a standing adult, you will stand up from the seated position and immediately come to attention until you are “dismissed” or told “as you were.” This is not required if you are in class or in the mess hall at lunch.

Phone Manners

When answering a school phone, in general, you should state the name of the school, the location that you are at, and then give your rank and name, followed by, “How can I help you sir or ma’am?”

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Example: “Air Force Academy High School Counselor’s Office. This is Cadet Jones. How can I help you, Sir/Ma’am?”

CELL PHONES By CPS Ordinance, cadets are not allowed to have cell phones in sight or in use. They cannot have them on their person in the school building and they must be turned off once you enter the building. Student phones are best kept in their lockers. Cadets who abuse this rule will have their cell phones sent to the disciplinarian to be returned to the parent. Repeated violations will result in a permanent misconduct record and potential confiscation of phone until retrieved by parent. *Cadets with chronic misbehavior or attendance violations will be subject Cell Phone confiscation at the Main Entrance point.

CHAIN OF COMMAND Chain of Command is a military term that means: “where do I fit in?” It lets someone know who is above them and who is below. Typically, to make operations smooth, a person deals with those directly above and below, preventing any one position from experiencing information overload. If there is a problem or a question a cadet should work through their chain of command respecting the person of authority immediately above them. In general a cadet should not skip people in their chain of command and go right to the top. At AFAHS, there are two chains of command; one for AFJROTC and one for the Classroom. In ascending order:

AFJROTC Related • Element Leader • Flight Commander • Cadet Squadron Operations Officer • Cadet Squadron Commander • Cadet Deputy Group Commander • Cadet Group Commander • Cadet Vice Wing Commander • Cadet Wing Commander • Aerospace Science Instructors by seniority • AFJROTC Commandant

Classroom Discipline • Classroom Teacher • Disciplinarian/Counselor • Commandant • Assistant Principal • Academy Principal

CLASS MILITARY PROTOCOL

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Cadets are expected to be in their classrooms or standing in line at the door when the bell rings. If you are tardy/late enter the class and stand at attention by the door. You will ask “Request permission to enter.” When the teacher calls you forward, present a tardy slip/pass if you have one and take your seat.

Class Leaders will be chosen in every class. The class leader will be chosen at the teacher’s discretion regardless of rank. A class leader is never allowed to take attendance in the computer roster. The class leader acts as an extension of the teacher in aiding in classroom disciplinary measures and in taking roll call at the start of the period and dismissing the class at the end of the period. Teachers may have other additional specific duties assigned to the class leader. The class leader is to advise the substitute concerning class procedures when the regular classroom teacher is absent. A class leader may fill out demerit forms at the direction of the teacher.

When an important visitor comes to the academy and enters a classroom, either the class leader or the first cadet nearest the door, will call “Attention in the area.” The cadets will remain standing at attention until the VIP, or someone in charge, says “Carry on.”

CLINIC INFORMATION None at this time

COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING HOURS Cadets must complete 40 hours of community service in order to graduate from all CPS High Schools. You need a minimum of ten hours each year and you can complete them early. You may do this in a variety of endeavors that will be announced to you from time to time. Your Division teacher, your counselor and the school’s Service Learning Coach can assist you in selecting programs to fulfill your community service requirement. To obtain credit for your service learning hours, you must obtain the proper paperwork from the event’s sponsor and turn it in to the Service Learning Coach. The AFAHS Website contains a link for Service Learning.

CORE VALUES

1. INTEGRITY FIRST

“Doing what’s right when no one else is around”

Integrity is a character trait. It is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the "moral compass" the inner voice; the voice of self-control; the basis for the trust imperative in today's military. Integrity is the ability to hold together and properly regulate all of the elements of a

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personality. A person of integrity, for example, is capable of acting on conviction. A person of integrity can control impulses and appetites. But integrity also covers several other moral traits indispensable to national service.

Courage. A person of integrity possesses moral courage and does what is right even if the personal cost is high.

Honesty. Honesty is the hallmark of the military professional because in the military, our word must be our bond. We don't pencil-whip training reports, we don't cover up tech data violations, we don't falsify documents, and we don't write misleading operational readiness messages. The bottom line is we don't lie, and we can't justify any deviation.

Responsibility. No person of integrity is irresponsible; a person of true integrity acknowledges his or her duties and acts accordingly.

Accountability. No person of integrity tries to shift the blame to others or take credit for the work of others; "the buck stops here" says it best.

Justice. A person of integrity practices justice. Those who do similar things must get similar rewards or similar punishments.

Openness. Professionals of integrity encourage a free flow of information within the organization. They seek feedback from all directions to ensure they are fulfilling key responsibilities, and they are never afraid to allow anyone at any time to examine how they do business.

Self-respect. To have integrity also is to respect oneself as a professional and a human being. A person of integrity does not behave in ways that would bring discredit upon himself or the organization to which he belongs.

Humility. A person of integrity grasps and is sobered by the awesome task of defending the Constitution of the United States of America.

(2) SERVICE BEFORE SELF

Service before self tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires. At the very least it includes the following behaviors:

Rule following. To serve is to do one's duty, and our duties are most commonly expressed through rules. While it may be the case that professionals are expected to exercise judgment in the performance of their duties, good professionals understand that rules have a reason for being, and the default position must be to follow those rules unless there is a clear, operational reason for refusing to do so.

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Respect for others. Service before self tells us also that a good leader places the troops ahead of his/her personal comfort. We must always act in the certain knowledge that all persons possess a fundamental worth as human beings.

Discipline and self-control. Professionals cannot indulge themselves in self-pity, discouragement, anger, frustration, or defeatism. They have a fundamental moral obligation to the persons they lead to strike a tone of confidence and forward-looking optimism.

(3) EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

Excellence in all we do directs us to develop a sustained passion for continuous improvement and innovation that will propel us into a long-term, upward spiral of accomplishment and performance.

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COUNSELING OFFICE A message from the counselor.

We are your advocates, and as such our door is always open to students, their families, and all faculty and staff members. Students may come to our office anytime with any questions, problems or issues (personal or academic) that are bothering them. For example: problems at home, with friends, or boyfriends/girlfriends; issues with teachers, classes or class schedules; work related issues like finding a part time job, problems with your boss or coworkers; post secondary school issues like college, trade school, military service, or full time employment. Do not be limited by these examples. If anything comes up in your life that you have a question about or is troubling you, COME AND SEE US!

Mr. John KaneMs. Ashley Spencer

AFAHS Counselors

DEMOTIONS Demotions may occur for cadets who have serious violations of the CPS Student Code of Conduct, or have failed to maintain minimum requirements for the rank earned. Demotions in rank are the sole purview of the Academy Principal, and the Commandant but in ALL cases the cadet can request a peer review by the Cadet Advisory Board.

A demotion is not treated lightly. Recommendations for demotions, submitted through the cadet chain of command to the Cadet Commander, must be in writing and must adequately set out the reasons for the demotion. Demotions can also be brought about by action from the Academy Principal, Commandant, or the Dean/Disciplinarian.

Demotion Criteria 1. Demotion may be recommended for violations of the rules and

regulations of the AFAHS. 2. Demotions may be recommended for inefficiency, misconduct, or poor

duty performance. 3. Demotions may be recommended by the administration or Cadet

Advisory Board recommendation. 4. Demotions may be recommended for the greater good of the Cadet

Corps i.e. honor code violations. 5. Demotions do not occur on the spot; there must be due process.

Administrative Transfer

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At the AFAHS we incorporate high standards of leadership and discipline into our program; thus, we have higher expectations for the behavior of our cadets. According to the CPS Military Academy Guidelines, those individuals who refuse to conform to military standards and uniform policies undermine the mission and discipline standards of the school thereby affecting the education of other cadets and can be administratively transferred out of the academy. Upon transfer, the cadet will be enrolled in their nearest non-military attendance area school.

Reasons for Administrative Transfer: Recorded refusal to adhere to the AFAHS military uniform policy on

and/or off campus. Failing JROTC. Demonstrated unsuitability based on accumulation of excessive

demerits or consistent unacceptable behavior relating to the Military Standards as outlined in the Cadet SOPs Manual.

Repeatedly engaged in acts of gross misconduct or insubordination. Failing to meet the terms of any probation, or failure to correct the

deficiency for which cadets were placed on probation.

DISCIPLINE (classroom and passageways) If you are causing a disruption in the classroom that interferes with the educative process and have been warned three times, the teacher will send you to the Dean’s office. Lack of discipline in the classroom, in the passageways or on the ladders requires immediate corrective action by a faculty or staff member. They may:

Call you to attention as a way of stopping negative behavior; Present information to you on how to improve; Give you demerits; Ask you to give up your ID so it can be sent to the Dean; subsequently,

you will be called to the office; Send you immediately to the Commandant or the Dean.

If you are given an in school suspension, the following rules apply for the duration of your suspension:

You will not attend your regularly scheduled classes and special events held during the regular academic day, but you must be present in the Uniform of the Day in the appropriate in school suspension location.

You will be given the opportunity to make up any in-class tests or quizzes given during the period of your suspension.

Your teachers will attempt to ensure that you receive any assignments that will be completed during the duration of your suspension.

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If you are given an out of school suspension, the following rules apply for the duration of your suspension:

You may not attend school-sponsored events and are not allowed on school grounds.

You will be given the opportunity to make up any in-class tests or quizzes given during the period of your suspension.

Your teachers will attempt to ensure that you receive any assignments that will be completed during the duration of your suspension.

*In some cases, Cadets may only have to serve during the period in which their violation occurred

FORMATION ACTIVITIES The primary purpose of division (formation) is to take daily attendance. Your division teacher should hand out any cadet mail, read announcements to you, answer cadets’ questions, and try to counsel cadets about your future school, career, and college plans. It is very important that if you move, or change phone numbers, ask your division teacher to fill out a Cadet Information Update form.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE (Board Rule, Sec 4-50) It is unlawful for you to manufacture, distribute, possess, consume, or use drugs or alcohol on Board of Education property or premises or at any site of Board sponsored activities.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY Cadets must not be failing more than one class/subject to be eligible for participation in all extra curricular activities and AFJROTC contests (Sports eligibility may have other requirements). Additionally, cadets serving In-school Suspension are automatically disqualified for events occurring during the suspension. A regular grade check is made to determine your current eligibility.

EXTRA MILITARY INSTRUCTION (EMI) Extra Military Instruction is a form of detention which will be utilized according to prescribed procedures. If you are assigned to EMI it will be a minimum of forty-five minutes after school.

1. EMI will be served regardless of a sports game, sports practice, extracurricular activity, AFJROTC contest, AFJROTC activity, Homework Lab, band practice, field trip, or any other after-school activity.

2. EMI will be served after school for forty-five minutes on specific days. 3. EMI cannot be rescheduled except for a bona-fide medical reason and

a parental request.

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4. Cadets who receive early dismissal the day of their assigned EMI will be rescheduled for the next EMI.

5. A cadet that is absent the day of the EMI will be rescheduled on the next EMI day when they return.

6. Cadets with unexcused EMIs may receive one Saturday detention. 7. One missed Saturday detention may result in suspension. Further

unexcused absences from EMI can result in suspension and/or demotion.

8. If there is failure to complete EMI, you will face further action by the Commandant and/or the Dean /Disciplinarian.

9. If you are assigned a Homework Lab on the day of your assigned EMI, you will attend EMI first then go to Homework Lab once the EMI has been completed.

Your conduct during EMI1. You are responsible to show up for EMI. 2. You will muster in the uniform specified by the AFJROTC department. 3. If you are late, you will be considered unexcused and rescheduled for

extra EMI. 4. Personnel inspection may be conducted immediately after your

muster. 5. If you do not pass inspection you may be assigned another EMI.6. If your attitude, behavior, or conduct is unsatisfactory during EMI

you may be dismissed, considered unexcused and a Misconduct Report will be filed with the Disciplinarian for action the next day.

FAILURES – See GRADING PROCEDURES

FIELD TRIPS/ SCHOOL FUNCTIONS/IN-HOUSE PROJECTS To go on field trips you must have a signed permission slip from your

parents/guardian. If you are missing any signature, you may not attend the trip and only

the Academy Principal or person appointed by the Academy Principal can override this lack of permission.

Cadets may be denied permission to go on a trip by way of Administration override if they have been suspended in the previous ten weeks.

If you are missing class for a school function, you are required to make up any work missed and turn it in on its proper due date.

If you need to be excused from a regular class for an in house project, an assembly, or a work detail, your teacher still needs to get ADVANCED permission from their colleagues to release you from class. The permission slip system will be used.

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FIRE DRILLS Fire drills are serious activities where we practice for emergencies. Cadets should always check the disaster/fire drill cards in each classroom to know where their evacuation route is. During a fire drill, routes can be blocked and teachers may have to shout directives to hundreds of students; therefore, it is important to be on your best behavior. Once outside the school you will muster by the class you were in and roll call will be taken. Remember that the people in the neighborhood are watching your behavior. Remember you are the AFAHS. When you return to class roll call will be taken again.

GENERAL EMERGENCY DRILL RULES 1. You should remain quiet throughout the drill so that you can hear the

directions being given. 2. Know the route out of the building from the various locations to which

you are assigned. 3. Stay with your teacher, move quickly, and walk away from the

building. 4. Form up in the designated area by class. 5. Once outside, your teacher will take attendance.

FOOD The CPS policy regarding food is simple. Neither teachers nor cadets will bring homemade food for any official classroom event. Teachers cannot make food for cadets and cadets will not make food for other cadets for any classroom environment. This policy is to protect the health of all involved.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP A cadet who practices good citizenship is a strong supporter of the military protocols and the chain of command. Good cadets wear his/her uniform proudly and correctly, live by the Guiding Principles and the Honor Code and generally stay out of trouble and the Disciplinarian’s Office. Good citizens are not suspended.

GRADING PROCEDURES In accordance with Chicago Public School policy, a progress reports will regularly be sent to your home. On approximately the tenth, nineteenth, thirtieth and thirty-eighth weeks, you will receive report cards. Also, on approximately, the tenth and thirtieth weeks, the teachers will see your parents for parent/teacher conferences.

If you earn a failing grade on a report card, your parent must be notified. This may be done through a progress report in the mail, e-mail, or phone call.

The nineteenth and thirty-eighth week (semester 1 and 2) grades count towards the cadet GPAs.

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There are two separate grades given in high school. A first semester grade given in the nineteenth and a second semester grade given in the thirty-eighth week. There is no yearly cumulative grade. The first semester grade is a cumulative grade from the first and second quarter. The second semester grade is a cumulative grade from the third and fourth quarter.

If you have more than 18 days unexcused absence in a semester, you may fail the class(es).

A passing grade for a semester is worth 0.5 credits for that class.

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

Valedictorian is the student who has 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 at the AFAHS.

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 at the AFAHS.

Honor Stole is worn by members of the National Honor Society. Honor Cord is awarded to cadets that have at least a 3.5 weighted

GPA. The Student Marshall positions are an honor given to male and female

juniors who are chosen by the faculty. ALL SENIORS MUST ADHERE TO THE AFAHS SENIOR

CONTRACT. (ATTENDANCE, DISCIPLINE, ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS- failure to comply will result in loss of Senior Privileges and adverse effects including, but not limited to: loss of Senior Luncheon, Prom, and negatively impact commencement ceremonies.

Amendments to the grading policy and more:

School Wide Grading Scale

Teachers are responsible for reporting and calculating a student’s grade. The student‘s test grades, daily grades and other work will be used to determine their course average. Should it be necessary for a teacher to explain a student‘s grade to a student and/ or parent, the grades issued in grade book should support the grade. Student grades are to be recorded in the online Grade Book. The average of the grade will be used to determine the official grade on the report card. All

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grades will have a letter and numerical value. Grades will reflect the school wide grading scale listed below:

A = 100 % - 90 %

B= 89% - 90%

C= 79% -70%

D= 69% - 60 %

F= 59% or lower

*Air Force Academy High School will promote the use of standards based grading using Common Core StandardsExams

Assessments should integrate both College Readiness and Common Core State Standards so students can demonstrate their knowledge of the skills and content. Exams should be comprised of various question types to effectively assess the students’ cognitive levels and inquiry based thinking. Questions could incorporate a mixture of multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer, essay, and computational.

Standards based

District, state and national standards are the basis for clearly defined learning targets, instructional activities, materials and assessments. The Service Learning Academy Network has adopted the initiative where instruction, assessment and grading are standards-based. The goal of standards-based grading is to communicate what each student knows and is able to do according to the standards. For the SY 2015-16, Air Force Academy High School will focus on standard-based instruction and assessments to ensure that the grading policy will be implemented the 2016-2017 school year.

Reduction in grades cannot be used as a means of discipline or punishment, with exception of the AFJROTC classes.

Grades must reflect recommendations listed in students’ IEPs.

Promotion Criteria: (see appendix for CPS Graduation Requirements)

Service Learning Three approved classroom-integrated service-learning projects that amount to a minimum of forty hours. Twenty hours must be completed by the end of tenth grade.

Overview

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Service-Learning is a teaching and learning methodology that connects classroom curriculum with identified community issues and needs. It engages students in projects that serve the community and build their social and academic capacities.

Service-Learning works with a variety of service agencies including: 4-H Club, Access Living, the Adler Planetarium, American Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Catholic Charities, Field Museum, Hostelling International, and Meals on Wheels Chicago. 

Goals

● Enhance social and academic learning

● Develop character and citizenship skills

● Learn about the issues

● Develop an action plan for service

● Engage in meaningful service by working on a project that will make a difference

Program benefits

● Learn to analyze and make sense of service through discussion, journaling, and presentation opportunities

● Strengthen classroom instruction in all subject areas to improve overall academic success

● Provide curriculum-driven projects

● Expose students to new concepts in learning

● Develop a stronger sense of social responsibility and civic awareness 

Grading:

Traditionally 1st and 3rd quarter grades are just mid-term progress grades. Grades are cumulative for the entire 19 week semester. Grades DO begin anew at the start of the second semester. Any variation to this should be agreed upon by the grade level team and clearly stated in the common syllabus for the course. This will reduce confusion by parents at the end of each semester when final grades are distributed.

Grade Changes:

When following policy and procedures, there should be minimal grade changes. There are CPS approved reasons for changing a student’s grade. It is of importance that you

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closely monitor grades, utilize the approved school grading scale, and review/verify grades before finalizing them. Human errors may occur. However, not following procedures will not be accepted.

● Obtain a copy of the Grade Change Authorization form from the main office.

● Complete, attach all supporting documents, and submit to the main office for principal’s approval.

● If approved, the principal will submit to the Assistant Principal/Grading Coordinator.

● All grade change requests, course change requests, or alteration to student’s records (e.g. transcripts) must be submitted to the principal. At no time should requests be submitted directly to the Grading/Status Coordinator.

● At no time should a student be given a grade change form to complete or collect signatures.

Homework:

Students should have some type of homework every night. This is an overwhelming request of parents. This may include working on a long-range project, studying for a test, reading for the next unit, a short daily assignment, etc. If a student does not complete their homework, you should first talk to the student. If you do not feel that the student is sufficiently concerned, after your conversation, call home. Try to work with the parent/guardian and/or student to get them back on track and give them the chance to pass if they do the work. . Cheating and plagiarizing:

Students will not receive credit if they copy or let someone copy from them. Make a note of the students and the assignment (you may want to make a copy). Talk to the student(s). Call home and explain the severity to the parent/guardian. If it is a second offense or it is on a major assignment, write them up according to the CPS Student Code of Conduct.

Progress Reports:

AFAHS generates and distributes progress reports every two weeks. Additionally, automatic progress reports are generated by Gradebook approximately every five weeks. However, this does not replace teacher communication with parents at any other point during the semester, especially if a student who was doing well becomes truant or

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stops working after the notices have been sent out. In this case, it is especially important that you call the parent/guardian. Teachers who wish to enter comments or override the automatic letter grade (in case of a modified grading scale, for example) must do so by the deadlines. This is done by clicking on the verify Gradebook button, entering changes, and then choosing update. Please note that overriding grades makes it impossible for students and parents to see the student’s actual percent of progress in the class. For this reason, grades should only be overridden when absolutely necessary. In other words, DO NOT type in a letter grade for every student – only the ones whose numeric average will produce the incorrect letter grade.

Contacting Parents:

In addition to five-week progress reports, communication with the home is vital for students who are having attendance/punctuality and academic progress concerns. Documentation is required of contacts to the home. Phone logs must be turned in to Marrero in the main office every Friday. Students who are not making adequate progress must have documentation to the home that the student is in jeopardy of not successfully completing the class. NO CHILD is to receive a failing grade without appropriate communication to the home. Remember that progress reports do not replace timely communication with the home; they are just one tool in this process.

Gradebook Grade Input:

Your students’ grades will be automatically uploaded from Grade book to the IMPACT system that prints report cards. It is imperative that your grades appear in Gradebook as you wish them to appear on the report card. Since it is automatically uploaded from your account, this means that all assignments (even participation and extra credit) must be entered into Gradebook by the deadlines. All grade changes will need to be approved by CPT Tippett-Eggleston. Please avoid the need for grade changes by having work graded quickly and updating Gradebook as often as possible so that students and parents can check for any issues before the grading deadline.

KEEP IN MIND THAT GRADEBOOK MAY RUN VERY SLOWLY DURING THESE TIMES, SO IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO HAVE YOUR GRADES ENTERED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. All grades must be verified in Gradebook by the following dates:

Grades must be finalized so that reports can be generated and sent home according to the following deadlines: o Wednesday, October 7, 2015 (5th week progress report)

o November 13, 2015 (1st QUARTER/ SEMESTER 1 MID TERM GRADES)

o January 6, 2016 (15th week progress report)

o February 5, 2016 (SEMESTER ONE FINAL GRADES- GO ON TRANSCRIPTS)

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o March 9, 2016 (24th week deficiency notices)

o April 8, 2016 (3rd QUARTER/ SEMESTER 2 MID TERM GRADES)

o May 18,, 2016 (34th week deficiency notices)

o June 21, 2016 (SEMESTER TWO FINAL GRADES- GO ON TRANSCRIPTS)

Grade Update Deadlines:

Assignments should be graded and returned to the students in a timely manner. A general rule of thumb is that an assignment should be graded and returned to a student within 3 days to one week of it being turned in. The only exception to this rule would be long term projects. Grades need to be updated in Gradebook regularly so that students and parents can adequately assess their progress in the class and improve their performance before it is too late. To this end, we ask that teachers update their Gradebook account AT LEAST every week. In other words, the last column in your gradebook for each class should be for an assignment that is less than one week old. Administrators will be responsible for checking Gradebooks and holding teachers accountable for up-to-date grades.

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HALLS and STAIRSCadets should move from class to class by the most direct route and keep to the right in all hallways. If there are two doors at an entrance, cadets will always use the door on the right. There will be no loud behavior (running, jumping down stairs, play fighting) and no inappropriate language. When walking with a senior ranking person or staff member the cadet will always walk to the person’s left.

The term “Make Way!” should be called by any cadet who observes a cadet officer or a staff member approaching an area where the passage is blocked. This courtesy should also be extended to all VIPs. Senior ranking cadets should always take the initiative and clear the passageway. If you need to clear the passageway for yourself or other cadets you can say, “Coming through.” When VIPs are present, passageway commands should be strictly obeyed. If the VIPs do not intend to move on promptly, the passing dignitary or escort should give the order to “Carry on.”

*NO LOITERING IN HALLS OR IN STAIRWELLS

HOMEWORK LAB If you do not complete your daily homework you will be assigned by that teacher to a mandatory homework lab for one hour per day per class in which an assignment was missed. If you miss two homework labs you may receive an EMI. Teachers will outline their late homework policy in their respective course syllabus.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS Cadets must wear IDs, clipped to the right collar point or around your neck using the AFAHS cord, at all times in the school building. Cadets must present their IDs upon request of any staff member. Cadets who do not have an ID displayed will be denied entry into class until they either produce and properly display the ID or obtain a temporary one from the main office. Temporary IDs will be good for one day or one week. New IDs may be purchased from the main office.

*Please note that the consistent purchase of temporary or replacement ID’s can become very costly and will be noted in every printout of your student account that goes home to parents.

ILLNESS OF CADETS (See Clinic) If you are not feeling well get a permission slip and sign out to go to the office. If need be, ask to be escorted.

LATE WORK POLICY

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In order to teach cadets responsibility and punctuality, all class work and homework assignments must be submitted to the teacher on the day and time specified. Each teacher will post his/her policy in their respective syllabus.

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LOCKERS A locker will be assigned to you. Only locks provided by the school may be placed on the locker. Sharing a locker with another cadet is not permitted. The locker may not be damaged by adhesives, markers, or any other manner. You are responsible for keeping your locker in an orderly manner. The Principal reserves the right to hold locker inspections. Periodic locker clean-out days will be held throughout the year.

LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER Students are encouraged to use the Media Center outside of their regular classroom schedule. Students should use the Media Center before/after school for school-related printing and quiet study/research/homework time

LOST AND FOUND A lost and found will be located near the front office. At the end of each semester, all unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

LOST TEXTBOOKS You will be issued a textbook for each class and you are responsible for the care of the book. This book is loaned to you by the Academy for the time you are enrolled in class. The book must be returned upon completing the class. You will be charged for the book if it is lost or severely damaged. If you lose a textbook your teacher will send you to the book custodian where you will receive a new book and be electronically charged, or debited, for the cost of the lost book.

MERITS/ DEMERITS/ CADET ADVISORY BOARD The Cadet Advisory Board (CAB) exists to assist you in becoming a better citizen and a better cadet. If you have violated CPS Uniform Discipline Code groups 1-3, or have accrued excessive demerits, the Dean has to option to take action himself, refer you to the Commandant or may assign you to a CAB hearing. You can also request an appearance in front of the CAB for a hearing through the Discipline Office. The purpose of the board is to counsel cadets who have committed acts of misconduct. These hearings are setup within the guidelines of the Chicago Public School Peer Jury Program.

Merits/Demerits

See the Merit Demerit Policy Letter for more details.

The Commandant, Dean/Disciplinarian, and Academy Principal always have the discretionary control of the number of merits, or demerits, awarded for an action.

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After you receive 5 Demerits, you will receive one Detention. After 5 Detentions, you will receive one in-school suspension. Other potential consequences may include, but are not limited to:

Parents called Letters of apology After school EMI Improvement plan Uniform repair assistance & monitoring Saturday School Out of school Suspension Demotion in rank/removal from a command position Disqualification for promotion Recommendation for dismissal from the academy

Your chain of command or class leader may fill out the merit/demerit forms on behalf of the teacher.

AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) The AFJROTC mission is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. The AFJROTC program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. The curriculum emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, military aerospace policies, and space exploration.

SALUTING CUSTOMS A salute is a traditional sign of respect. Cadet officers that are senior

to you and uniformed faculty/staff members at the AFAHS merit being given a salute both inside and outside of the building. But AFJROTC never salutes:

when uncovered, during change of classes, when in ranks except on command, when part of a sports or work detail.

A salute is always initiated by the junior ranking person to the senior person. Therefore, all cadets need to be alert to give a proper salute as needed. A salute is always accompanied by the appropriate greeting (i.e. “Good Morning, Sir/Ma’am,”). A salute should be initiated six paces from the individual you are saluting. Remember the sincerity of your salute is judged by how crisply it is executed.

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All salutes should be acknowledged by the person receiving it. If you salute a military person who is covered they will return your salute. If you salute a civilian, or a military person who is uncovered they should reply to you, “Carry on,” or “as you were,” to return your salute.

SPORTING EVENTS If you are a student athlete you must be signed out of class in advance just like any other school event. If you do not receive permission, you will not play that game. If a cadet goes to the game without permission, the cadet will receive cut and a zero for all work collected, assigned, or completed during the class periods missed. To compete, all athletes must maintain a 2.0 GPA with no failures (see Athletic Eligibility)

If you are a spectator at a sporting event, remember you represent the AFAHS. It is expected that you cheer our team on in an appropriate manner. School spirit is a hallmark of military academies. All disciplinary rules that are in effect during the school day are still in effect at sporting events regardless of the location.

TARDINESS & TARDY PASSES Teachers will not tolerate your tardiness to class. You need to be courteous to your teachers and not stay somewhere past the bell. If you are late because you are with a teacher, ask that teacher to provide you with a CPS hall/tardy pass.

Passes are required to be in the passageways during class time. Give the teacher the pass when you enter a room.

Tardy Policy

It is imperative that Cadets arrive to school and to class on time. When cadets are not in compliance and fail to report to class on time, the following consequences will be implemented: (within a 5-week period). Please note, this is for each class.

1st Tardy Speak with the Cadet2nd Tardy Inform Cadet of Tardy Policy3rd Tardy Demerit4th Tardy Parent Conference/Possibly a loss of privileges5th Tardy ASD Detention/ Possibly loss of extracurricular activities

The terms of this policy are subject to change at the discretion of the Principal.

See the AS/LE Syllabus for more detail on the effect of tardies and your AS/LE grade.

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