Student Handbook and Calendar 2013-2014 Northside College Preparatory High School 5501 N. Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 773.534.3954 (fax) 773.534.3964 http://www.northsideprep.org

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Emma Coleman, class of 2013

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Table of Contents

Item Letter from Administration Vision, Mission & Belief Statements Curriculum Overview Graduation Requirements/Promotion Policy Service Learning Grading & Homework policies Summer Course Credit Hours of Operation Lost and Found Parking Announcements, fliers & posters Elevator ID Cards Lockers Assemblies Telephones/Cell Phones Attendance policies Closed Campus Smoking Visitors Dances and Special Events Dress code Physical Examinations Programming/Schedule changes Fees Textbook materials & equipment Fundraising Health care services Injury or Illness Medication policy School Closings Fire/Disaster Evacuation plan Athletics, extracurricular, co-curricular Discipline/Student reporting Honesty & Integrity policy Library/Media Center Technology Student Support Services/Counseling Expectations of all members of the school community School Schedule Northside’s Fight Song Northside’s Alma Mater Important Dates to Remember Index Student Acceptable Use of the CPS Network

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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman

As we begin this school year, take a moment to imagine your dreams. What are your hopes and aspirations for yourself and for our world? Northside College Prep is an amazing and transformative place due to the on-going sharing of our gifts, talents, and interests. Together, we work toward the realization of our dreams for ourselves, our community, and our world. Find time to seek and develop your passion. Explore all the possibilities that abound through a variety of learning opportunities, service projects, and after-school activities. As members of our Northside community, we have a responsibility to learn from each other and actively work together toward our hopes and dreams. Take time each day to celebrate and share your ideas, culture, and gifts. It is this collective experience which will allow you to create a rich and full life. Greatness lies within you. May you enjoy each and every day at Northside Prep as you develop both the capacity and the will to positively change the world. Live, Learn, and Enjoy,

Northside Administration Team

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Vision Statement We are a diverse community striving for excellence so that all may lead productive and balanced lives in a more democratic, ethical, and humane global society. Mission Statement The Mission of Northside College Preparatory High School is:    

to create a community of learners striving to fulfill their individual and collective intellectual, emotional, social, and ethical potential; to forge partnerships for learning among parents, students, teachers, and local community institutions; to challenge all to assume their active roles in improving both the local and global communities; and to create an environment in which learners construct meaning by actively participating in the learning process. Belief Statements

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Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community leaders are responsible for creating and ensuring an environment in which learning is modeled and valued. High school is not only preparation for college and life after college, but it IS life. A meaningful education balances academic, social, and emotional needs and experiences. Every person is a learner and a teacher. Reflection is necessary for growth. The world is one’s classroom. Every person constructs meaning and understanding. The realms of knowledge are intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Balance among the realms of knowledge is the key to satisfying, ethical life. People share responsibility and credit for their work. People must learn how to compete with themselves and collaborate with others. Self-respect is built upon achievement and integrity. Adults share in the responsibility of shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Technology enriches traditional paths to knowledge. Ethical behavior underlies each individual’s endeavors. All must accept the challenge to share their gifts with others for the betterment in which they live. Democratic values and practices enrich individuals and the societies in which they live. What one knows and how one learns are both important. People learn as much from failure as from success. Interdisciplinary approaches that stress the connectedness of knowledge are powerful instruments of learning. Collaboration and teamwork enhance the learning process. Each individual has special gifts and talents.

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Curriculum Overview Northside College Preparatory High Schools seeks to offer its students challenging and innovative courses in all subject areas. A fundamental belief of NCP is that all students deserve an excellent program of instruction that challenges each student at the high level required for productive citizenship and employment. The program of study at Northside College Preparatory High School is shaped by the following statements of educational philosophy:    

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Content of Courses Learning is enhanced when content is placed in meaningful context and is connected to other subject areas and when students are given multiple opportunities to apply what they are studying in meaningful ways. A complete and coherent curriculum must focus on the development of concepts, skills, and processes that enable all students to formulate, analyze, and solve problems proficiently. The entire curriculum focuses on the development of communication skills. The widespread impact of technology on every aspect of our lives requires changes in the content and nature of educational programs. Teaching and Learning Subjects must be taught by teachers who not only have a sound knowledge of their content area but who also possess a strong understanding of how students learn. Learning is maximized when teachers focus on thinking and reasoning. Teachers guide the learning process in their classrooms and manage the classroom environment through a variety of instructional approaches directly tied to the content and to the students’ needs. Learning is enriched through collaborative effort. Instructional approaches should be based on research about how students learn best. Students use diverse strategies and different approaches to construct meaning; teachers recognize and take advantage of these alternative approaches to help students develop better understanding. The assessment of understanding in a subject area must be aligned with the content taught and must incorporate multiple forms of assessment, including standardized tests, quizzes, research, performance tasks, investigations, and projects.

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Graduation Requirements The column on the left represents high school graduation requirements for every Chicago Public School; the right-hand column reflects Chicago Public Schools’ recommendations for College Prep High Schools. High School Graduation

Recommended College Prep Program 4.0 English 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 Science 3.0 Social Science 4.0 World Language 2.0 Fine Arts 2.0 Physical Education 1.0 Computer Science 2.0 College-Career Pathways 2.0 Electives 40 Hours of Community Service 28 Credits

4.0 English 3.0 Mathematics 3.0 Science 3.0 Social Sciences 2.0 World Language 2.0 Fine Arts 2.0 Physical Education 3.0 College-Career Pathways 3.0 Electives 40 Hours of Community Service 24 Credits

Promotion Policy The following guidelines regarding promotion apply:

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

5 units of credit 11 units of credit 17 units of credit 24 units of credit

You can read the official policy at: http://www.cps.edu/Documents/Resources/highschool_promotion.pdf Service Learning Per the Chicago Board of Education, each student is required to perform service learning before graduation. Please refer to the Northside website for specific requirements and policy. Grading Policy A grade is a means of communicating to students, parents, the school and other institutions and agencies the student’s level of learning in a particular course. The audiences for the grade should be confident that grades are consistent within the school, the department, and different sections of the same course.

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Grades earned by students reflect the following criteria: Indicates learning at the highest level. The student not only has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the material but also has demonstrated an ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the material with breadth and depth of understanding.

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The student not only has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the material but also applies the material. The student will be able, on occasion, to demonstrate an ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the material. The student has demonstrated a basic knowledge and understanding of the material and some ability to apply it. The student has demonstrated a limited knowledge and limited understanding of the material and is not able to apply much of it. The student has not demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the material and, therefore, is not able to apply it.

Homework Policy The faculty and staff at Northside College Prep believe that homework is an important activity, which contributes to educational progress. Homework is a demonstration of teacher expectations to both the student and the parent. Homework is designed to reinforce, apply, practice, and enrich concepts and skills introduced within the classroom; to promote independent in-depth study of a chosen topic; to prepare students for class participation; to allow students to experience the abundance of community resources available; and to provide for positive on-going parental involvement in the student’s education. Summer Course Credit High school course credit will be issued to students who take courses in CPS approved and/or recognized high school programs, taught by a certified high school teacher. Students who hope to receive credit from enrichment courses must gain the principal’s permission prior to the end of the preceding school year. Typically, students in enrichment courses will not receive high school credit but will have the course noted on their transcripts. Hours of Operation Northside College Prep HS is open from 7:00 A.M. until 5:30 P.M. on school days. Students should enter the school through the center doors on 5501 N. Kedzie Avenue. Lost and Found The Lost and Found is located on the first floor near the security desk. Parking Our student parking lot is located across the street from the school. Student parking is available to upperclassmen. All cars in the school’s lots must have a parking permit. The main parking lot is reserved for faculty and staff members. Seniors will be given the first opportunity for parking and then juniors until all spots have been accounted for. Students must show car ownership and a valid driver’s license to purchase a parking permit. If there are more students requesting parking than spots available, the school will hold a lottery, first for seniors, then juniors. Students who disobey basic traffic laws around the school or who drive recklessly in the school parking lot or elsewhere on school grounds will have parking privileges rescinded.

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Announcements, Fliers, and Posters Before being announced or posted, announcements, fliers, and posters important to students and teachers should be submitted to the Assistant Principal for approval. When submitted, students must include the name of a student who will be responsible for removing all signs within 24 hours after the event. Failure to do so will result in the club losing the privilege of posting information. We are unable to post materials sponsored by organizations that are not affiliated with Northside College Prep. Elevator Elevator should only be used by students who are unable to use the stairs. The elevator may not be used during fire drills. Identification Cards Every student is required to carry a school identification card at all times. Additionally, the identification card is necessary to check out books in the library and to obtain textbooks and other school-issued materials (e.g., novels and team uniforms). IDs must be shown at school events and when purchasing school lunches. Students, who do not bring their IDs to school, may purchase a temporary ID for $1.00 from the attendance clerk. If an ID is lost, a replacement ID is available for $5.00. ID cards are the property of Northside College Prep and must be surrendered to any member of the school faculty or staff upon request. In addition, all ID cards must be returned to Northside College Prep when a student withdraws or is expelled from the school. Lockers All upperclassmen will be assigned his/her own locker, if possible. Freshmen and sophomores may need to share. Students are only to keep materials in lockers assigned to them. All lockers are to be kept in order with the door closed and locked. Only locks purchased from Northside may be used. Lockers are school property; the administration or police have the right to search a locker. Assemblies/Pep Rallies Assemblies and pep rallies are an opportunity for the school community to learn and enjoy activities in a large group setting. Behavior should be mature and appropriate. Students will sit where their classes have been assigned. Telephones/Cell Phones Cell phones may be used during the school day in the foyer area on the first floor ONLY. A student may use a cell phone, in the appropriate area, ONLY during his/her lunch period or during a passing period and ONLY if s/he has a waiver form on file for the 2012-2013 school year. During class time, the phone must be off, not on silence or vibrate. Failure to abide by these guidelines will result in the confiscation of the cell phone and disciplinary action in line with the CPS Student Code of Conduct 1-3.

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Attendance Policy Students are expected to be on time and in class every day, prepared for the day’s activities. Absences are excused for illness, death in the family, court appearances, a limited number of college visits and religious holidays. An excused absence allows you to make up work, quizzes, and tests. An unexcused absence disallows you from making up work, quizzes, and tests. The following are procedures for excused absences and early dismissals. When a student arrives after the end of his/her first class on the day, that student will receive credit for a ½ day’s attendance. Similarly, if a student cuts a class, s/he is credited with ½ day’s attendance. This is used in determining the number of unexcused absences from school. Students who cut class will be given a mandatory three-hour in- school suspension. Additional cuts will be handled in a progressively appropriate manner in accordance with the CPS Student Code of Conduct. Students with five consecutive days of absence or more should produce a note from a medical professional stating the reason for the student’s absence unless the principal or principal’s designee determines such a document is unnecessary. Parents must reinstate students with ten or more days absent from school unless the principal or principal’s designee determines that a parental reinstatement is unnecessary. CPS policy states that students, who have 20% unexcused absences in a class, will receive a failing grade in the class.

Excused Absences On the day of an excused absence, or earlier if it is a foreseeable excused absence, a parent or guardian must call the Attendance office at 773-534-3977 by 10:30 A.M. to report the absence and the reason for the absence. If the absence is extended beyond one day, the parent or guardian must call on each day of the extended absence. On the day that the student returns from the excused absence, s/he must present the attendance clerk with a note signed by a parent or guardian. Absences are not excused until the attendance office receives the letter. Notes which are submitted late, will not excuse an absence.

Tardy Policy Students’ prompt attendance at school is an expectation; students have consequences for their inability to be on time. Students receive eight minutes to get from one class to another and they are expected to do so. Students who accumulate three tardies per semester will be assigned a detention. Failure to serve detention will result in a mandatory three hour in-school detention. Additional tardies will be handled in a progressively appropriate manner in accordance with the CPS Student Code of Conduct 1-6. All tardies may affect student’s grades.

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Early Dismissals Students may receive early dismissals for illness, medical appointments, or a death in the family. Regardless of students’ age all students who receive an early dismissal must be picked up from school by a parent or guardian. This policy cannot be waived with a note, phone call, or any other means. 1. If you require an early dismissal from school due to illness or extreme emergency, you should report to the main office. 2. Office staff will call your parent or guardian to obtain permission for your early dismissal. You cannot be given an early dismissal unless your parent or guardian can be reached. 3. Any adult picking up a student for early dismissal must be listed on the student’s emergency form. Vacations Parents are provided Northside/Chicago Public School calendars and are strongly discouraged from planning vacations on school days. Absences for vacations are considered unexcused absences from school. Teachers are not required to issue make-up work or tests. Closed Campus Northside College Prep operates on a closed campus policy whereby students are not allowed to leave campus during the school day. Smoking Northside College Prep is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not allowed in any area of the building or on school grounds and is in violation of the Chicago Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct. Visitors All visitors must check in at the Main Office. Classroom visitors are allowed only with the prior written permission by the Assistant Principal and the teachers whose classes would be visited. Dances and Special Events Northside College Prep has adopted the following policies in order to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment at student activities: 1. Students must be in good standing to attend dances and special events. Students whose misconduct is in violation of group 4, 5, or 6 in the Student Code of Conduct or have outstanding detentions will forfeit their rights to attend dances/proms and special events during the school year. 2. Students must purchase tickets prior to the dance or special event. 3. Each Northside student may invite one outside high school guest. 4. The name and school of each guest must be given to the appropriate person at least three days (unless otherwise notified) prior to a dance or special event. 5. Outside guests will only be admitted if they have been approved by their home school and bring a valid student ID from that school. 6. Students coming to a dance or special event are subject to a school search. 7. Inappropriate or dangerous dancing and/or behavior will not be permitted.

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Dress Code Students should be dressed in a manner that is conducive to and appropriate for a scholastic environment. An individual’s dress, appearance, cleanliness, and behavior demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for others. Per Board of Education Policy, the wearing of hats, caps, or clothing with obscene or suggestive lettering or pictures is prohibited. The following are some examples of items of attire not permitted:  Tank tops, tube/halter tops, and spaghetti strap tops  See-through or low cut blouses/shirts that reveal cleavage  Excessively short skirts/dresses and shorts Disciplinary action will be in line with the CPS Student Code of Conduct. Physical Examinations A current certification of Child Health Examinations must be presented upon entrance to the ninth grade. Every student must be in compliance with the State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health regulations in order to remain in school. Any student not in compliance with the regulations necessarily will be excluded from school until those requirements have been met. Programming Students select their subjects with their advisory teacher during February. The student’s counseling will then approve their subject selection. When subject election verification sheets are distributed, they should be checked carefully both by student and parents/guardians. If the student discovers an error in the program distributed at the beginning of the school year, the counselor should be contacted promptly. Schedule Changes Students may make program changes within the first week of a school year if the student and teacher believe the work is beyond the understanding of the student or the student has already earned credit in the course. Changes can also be made “to protect the health and well being” of a student in consultation with a medical professional. Seniors’ schedules can be changed at the semester if they are in need of a credit for graduation that could not be fulfilled with the student’s first semester schedule of courses. No other course changes will be granted.

Class Drops Students may drop classes if the student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan calls for a reduction in class load. This is the only option for dropping a class.

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Fees The fees indicated below are not covered by the Board of Education.* Please pay them at the time of the orientation using a check or money order. The check should be made out to Northside College Prep HS. The student’s name and advisory number should be placed on the bottom left hand corner of all checks and money orders. (*Student fee waivers are available). Students should expect additional fees for special events, such as graduation, prom, school dances, etc. *Activity Fee: $310 .00 The activity fee covers the cost of the newspaper, newsletters, handbook, special mailings, school-testing programs, field trip insurance, and photocopied materials for students. *Technology Fee: $110.00 The technology fee covers the cost of operation and maintenance of the computer network throughout the school *Departmental fees: $125.00 Many classes require fees to cover the costs not met by the Board of Education. One general fee covers all materials for the academic departments: Counseling, Fine Arts, English, World Languages, Mathematics, Adventure Education, Computer Science, Science, and Social Sciences. *Computer Use Fee (2013-14 Freshmen only) $125.00 The annual fee is for the use of a school owned computer, protective sleeve, maintenance and software. Locks: $10.00 Each student needs to purchase two locks: one for his/her locker and one for his/her gym locker ($5 per lock). Lockers must have a school-issued lock. *AP Examination fee (per exam) $110.00 A $15.00 non-refundable deposit is due in September for each AP test *PSAT/NMSQT (for sophomores and juniors) $18.00 +Yearbook: $40.00 Students who wish to purchase a yearbook must do so by the end of the first week of September. +Parking Permit: $175.00 Drivers may purchase a parking permit to park in Northside’s west lot. Cars parked without a permit are subject to ticket and towing. +CTA Bus Passes

$ 5.00

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CTA bus passes are available at the beginning of the school year for $5.00. The CTA bus pass allows you to ride CTA trains and busses at a reduced rate. *Fee waivers are available for students who are eligible for the free and reduced lunch program. +Purchase of items is optional. Fee waivers do not apply to these items.

Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment Students are issued textbooks for each class; additionally, some classes may issue equipment and other materials. Upon receipt of these items, students are responsible for maintaining the quality of the textbooks, equipment, and/or materials. If an item is lost or stolen, the student must pay for a replacement. If an item is returned to the teacher damaged, the student also will be expected to pay for a new replacement. Fundraising Friends of Northside is our official fundraising group. However, student clubs may wish to periodically conduct fundraisers that support other Northside initiatives. Any fundraising activities by clubs, teams, or classes must receive the permission of the assistant principal at least three weeks before the proposed start date of the fundraiser. Two fundraising activities may not run simultaneously. Students are not allowed to raise funds for groups that are not part of the Northside College Prep community and individual student fundraisers will not be approved. Health Care Services Chicago Public Schools provides a part-time nurse and social worker to our school. Additionally, the Wellness Center is staffed by a social worker who is available to meet with students. Illness or Injury in School Any illness or injury should immediately be reported to the teacher or coach in charge. Request help from the nearest teacher if the injury or illness occurs outside of a classroom or physical education area. If you witness an illness or injury, do not attempt to move the student; rather, notify the nearest teacher. If a student is too ill or injured to remain in school, the Attendance Office will issue him/her an early dismissal. The Attendance Office will notify the student’s parent or guardian, who must then pick up the student at school. Under no circumstances may the school allow a student to leave the school without being picked up by a parent or an adult who acts as the parent’s proxy. Any adult picking up a student for early dismissal must be listed on the student’s emergency form. Medication Policy CPS policy states that students may not bring medication, including over-the-counter medications, to school without a signed physician and parent consent form. If the physician and parent sign the required form, the medication must be kept locked with the nurse or principal’s designee. Emergency medication including inhalers, epi-pens, and other medication, determined on a case by case basis by the nurse, may be carried by the student.

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School Closings The Board of Education of the Chicago Public Schools has established a procedure for emergency closings of schools. Once a decision has been made to close Chicago Public Schools for reasons related to weather, disaster, or some other type of emergency, CPS headquarters relays the information to the Emergency Closing Center (ECC), a news media network. The ECC then directs specific information to WMAQ (670 AM), WGN (720AM), WBBM (780 AM), WUSN (99.5 FM), WBBM (96.3 FM), and Fox Television-Channel 32. Parents and students may tune into any of these stations for updated information. Information can also be found on the CPS website.

Fire/Disaster Evacuation Plan for the School Escape routes for fire and other emergencies are posted within each classroom. Athletics Northside College Prep HS Athletic Department sponsors teams in most sports offered by the Chicago Public School’s Athletic Association. The following are those sports teams sponsored by Northside College Prep HS. Fall Cheerleading (Co-Ed) Cross Country (Boys) Cross Country (Girls) Golf (Boys) Golf (Girls) Pom-Pon (Co-Ed) Soccer (Boys) Swimming (Girls) Tennis (Girls) Volleyball (Girls)

Winter

Spring

Basketball (Boys) Basketball (Girls) Bowling (Boys) Bowling (Girls) Cheerleading (Co- Ed) Chess (Co-Ed) Pom-Pon (Co-Ed) Swimming (Boys) Track: Indoor (Boys) Track: Indoor (Girls) Wrestling (Co-Ed)

Badminton (Girls) Baseball (Boys) Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) Soccer (Girls) Softball (Girls) Tennis (Boys) Track: Outdoor (Boys) Track: Outdoor (Girls) Volleyball (Boys) Water Polo (Boys)

Co-curricular & Athletic Eligibility NCPHS is a member of the Illinois High School Athletic Association. Students must meet the eligibility rules of the IHSA. Club members follow the same policies. All athletes must turn in a current IHSA sport physical, player record card, Drug Testing waiver form, and NCP athletic contract.

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Semester eligibility constitutes as earning passing grades in at least twenty credit hours of high school work for the previous semester and/or summer school, if applicable. Students must maintain a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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A freshman who has never attended any other secondary school is considered eligible upon enrollment; this automatic semester eligibility will continue until student completes his/her first semester. Failure to earn semester eligibility automatically renders the students ineligible for twenty weeks.

In conjunction with semester eligibility, student athletes’ grades are check on a weekly basis;  A student-athlete who is failing one or more courses at the end of a week during the season shall be ineligible for the next week of competition  A student-athlete who is receiving three or more “D’s” at the end of any week during the season shall be ineligible for the next week of competition. Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities Northside College Preparatory High School, given student interest, provides for the following co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including but not limited to: Acafellas Academic Decathlon All for Christ Club Animal Rights Club Anime Club Art Club Asian Club Black Student Union CASE Break Dance Club Chicago Scholars Chinese Dance Chinese Honor Society Creative Writing Club Debate Club Drama Club DSW FBLA Forensic (Speech) Team Francophiles-French Club Gay –Straight Alliance Generation Y Global Initiative

Habitat for Humanity Horti (Culture) Club Hypnotik Iksang Hakbang Indo-Pak (Desi) Club Jama’ah Club Japanese Honor Society Jewish Student Union Junior Statesman of America Key Club Knitting Club Korean Culture Club Latin Club Latino Club Linguistics Club Martial Arts Show Team Maroon Madness (Pep Club) Microfinance Club MIKVA Challenge Model UN Mustang Motion Pictures Northside Med League Ping Pong Club

Poetry Slam Pokémon and Nintendo Kin Polish Club Poongmul Quest Bridge Club Radio Club Recycling Club Red Cross Club Rocketry Club Sabor Latino Ski and Snowboard Club Spanish Honor Society Stage Crew Student Council Tech 2 (Computer Club) Ultimate Frisbee Viet Mua Yearbook Yoga Club YSOT (Young Scientist of Tomorrow)

Students interested in forming new clubs or activities should see the Assistant Principal for details. Every club or activity must have a staff sponsor. Discipline Code “Education thrives when parents, student, and teachers work together toward common goals. Discipline is an integral component of education that works best when everyone involved knows exactly what to expect” (Chicago Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct Online). Like all Chicago public high schools, Northside College Prep High School abides by the Student Code of Conduct. Northside College Prep will provide each 15

student with a print copy of the CPS Student Code of Conduct at the beginning of the school year. The Student Code of Conduct is also available online at cps.edu. Students are expected to abide by this Code. The administration has the right to deny a student access to and/or participate in any school sponsored activities or events based upon a misconduct. Student disciplinary measures are kept in student files. Student Reporting In a school community where members respect one another and have respect for others’ property, students are expected to report any violation of school rules that may impact the learning or safety of others. Information from students or parents is kept confidential. Honesty & Integrity The Northside College Prep community expects academic honesty and integrity of all students. The educational program at Northside College Prep stresses more than simply the acquisition of skills and knowledge. Students explore ethical and moral implications of many issues, yet no issue is more important than the student’s own honesty and integrity. It is responsibility of the faculty and parents/guardians to call students to ethical and moral behavior, to honesty and integrity. The members of the Northside College Prep community, both faculty and student, expect that students assume responsibility for their own learning and demonstrate the breadth and depth of that learning honestly. A student’s work; homework, quizzes, tests, essays creative and research papers, and lab reports, should be a product entirely of his/her own efforts. To offer someone else’s work as if it were one’s own is dishonest. Copying homework, taking information from another student during a quiz or test, downloading a paper from the Internet and presenting it as one’s own, and plagiarism are all serious breaches of the “Honesty and Integrity Policy.” Assisting a person to be dishonest is also a serious breach in judgment. To supply another with one’s homework to be copied so that the other student submit it as his/her own, to supply information to another during a quiz or test, and to write a paper for another are examples of this type of transgression. Any student offering someone else’s work as one’s own will receive a zero for that assignment. Any student assisting another student to be dishonest will receive a zero. The teacher will notify the Dean or Assistant Principal of this offense. For a first offense, the Dean or Assistant Principal will notify the student’s counselor, write a letter to the parent, speak to the student to explain the seriousness of this transgression and the consequences for a recurrence, and apply CPS Student Code of Conduct. For a second offense, the Dean or Assistant Principal will have a conference with the parents, counselor, and student, and place the student on probation; the student will receive a harsher consequence via the Student Code of Conduct. In addition, the student will receive a grade lower in the class for that semester. The third offense is an automatic failure of a class, the Student Code of Conduct consequence will be applied, and a review of a student’s place within Northside College Prep HS; the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean and counselor will meet with the student and his/her parents to discuss the student’s transfer from Northside College Prep.

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Library/Media Center Mrs. Murray -- Librarian The NCPHS library is available for individual and group study on school days, from 7:00AM to 5:00 PM. The library collection contains approximately 17,000 books, over 40 magazine subscriptions, and three daily newspapers. Thirty seven computers are available for student use on a first come, first served basis, providing access to the online library catalog, and a variety of databases which support the curriculum; passwords for remote access are available through the library. Books circulate for two weeks, and may be renewed twice. A fee of 10 cents per day is charged for books that are returned late. The loan period for video equipment is one day. A $5.00 per day late fee is charged for any video equipment that is not returned on time. All fines must be paid and books returned by the end of the school year. There is a photocopy machine located in the library for student use. The charge is 10 cents per copy. Food and drinks are not allowed in the library. Cell phones may not be used in the library. As per the CPS Acceptable Use Policy, gaming is not allowed in the library. Technology The school computers, peripheral devices and network are offered to students for school work. Personal computers are not to be used on the school network without permission from the Technology Department. Students are each given a CPS e-mail account and are expected to check it daily for school communication. Students are responsible for following the CPS & NCPHS Technology policies and practices as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, the CPS Acceptable Use Policy (Appendix A) and on the NCPHS Tech Website (www.northsideprep.org/ncphs/admin/tech/index.htm). If you have any technology questions or concerns please visit the Tech Website, see Mrs. Andrews in 314C or e-mail [email protected] Student Services Guidance Staff Ms. Marina Medina, Director, LCPC Mr. Patrick Tassoni, LCPC Mr. Alex Hughes, MS Ms. Katherine McKoon –Mathews, MA Counseling The counseling department is located on the first floor. Trained staff is available to assist students with personal, academic, college, and career counseling needs. Students are assigned a counselor for their four years at Northside and are strongly encouraged to visit their counselor during lunch or other non-class time. Support Services A school nurse, psychologist, and social worker are assigned to our school and are available to all students. Referrals for the school psychologist and social worker are made by your counselor or classroom teacher.

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College and Career Resource Center The center is housed in the counseling department and contains the latest resources to aid students with career exploration and the college admission and financial aid process. Resources include related online services, software programs, and print and audio-visual materials. Special Education Students with disabilities are provided special education services in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans. Programmatic supports allowing students with disabilities to participate in academic and extracurricular activities are overseen by the Special Education Coordinator. Expectations of Administration, Faculty, and Staff As administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff members, we commit to making these next four years, an experience that will make a positive difference in your lives. We will devote all of our energies to serving the needs of each and every student at Northside College Prep HS. The German educational theorists have a saying: No child shall be lost. We like that saying and we pledge to focus our attention on each student. Expectations of Parents/Guardians We expect parents/guardians to support and encourage our joint effort. We expect parents/guardians to have their student in school every day, on time; to monitor their progress; and to check with us if concerns arise. If concerns arise or if there is something that we should know that might be helpful, parents/guardians should not hesitate to call a teacher or counselor, a department chair, the assistant principal, or the principal. If a student is experiencing difficulties, parents are encouraged to be patient and present. When a son or daughter has encountered a difficulty at school or elsewhere, he/she probably does not need more criticism and threats. Attentive listening, open trust, and support through presence make all the difference in the world. Stand with the student through the struggles. We expect parent support and participation in the Northside Parent Network and at school athletic and co-/extra-curricular activities. Expectations of Students We expect students to check their CPS email on a daily basis. Important information regarding events, opportunities, college and scholarship information, etc. will be distributed electronically. We expect you to be in class every day and on time, prepared for the day’s activities. We expect that you will study an average of three hours a day preparing for your classes: reading materials, writing essays, and completing assignments and projects. We expect you to dive into the Northside experience with enthusiasm, energy, and commitment. Northside is a college preparatory high school. It prepares for the future, college, and life after college; however, we suggest that Northside is more than a preparation. It is life - an experience that each and every one of you should create and savor. Individually, you help us create the rich Northside experience for yourself and for your classmates.

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Northside's Fight Song - Go, Go Mighty Mustangs Go, Go, Mighty Mustangs, The true Maroon Stampede! Go, Go Mighty Mustangs, Unbridled and free. With Mustang muscle, spirit and pride We stand for victory. Hi Ho, Silver! Go, Maroon! Da-da-da-da (a la William Tell) Da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da Go, Go Mighty Mustangs, Run on, Maroon Stampede! Unleash your strength against their best and ours is victory! Written by Chris Pellikan

Alma Mater, Northside High In the greater years to follow. We’ll remember Mustang Pride And our lamp unto the darkness, Alma Mater, Northside High. Lead us on, oh Northside Prep On the road to excellence To the world in which we’ll serve Hands and hearts at very best. Through scholarship and fellowship Our futures we have planned. Through diversity and community Our lives forever changed. And our lives forever changed. In the greater times to follow We’ll remember Mustang Pride, Hail, our lamp unto the darkness, Alma Mater, Northside High. Written by Chris Pellikan

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2013-2014 School Year Important Dates to Remember August 26 August 29 September 2 October 14 October 20 October 31 October 31 November 1 November 11 November 12 November 21-24 November 27, 28, 29 December 23- January 3 January 6 January 8 January 10 January 20 January 21 – 23 January 23 January 24 February 12 March 20 – 23 March 27 March 28 April 2 April 4 -5 April 7 April 14 – 18 April 21 May 21 May 22-23 May 26 May 28 May 29 May 29 June 2 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 9 June 10

First Day of School Back-to-School Event Labor Day – No School Columbus Day – No School Open House 11-2pm Halloween Dance End of Quarter 1 School improvement day – No school for students Veterans’ Day Report Card Pick Up NCP Fall Play Thanksgiving Holiday – No School Winter Break School Resumes Homecoming Pep Rally Pack – the – gym Homecoming Dance Martin Luther King Day Tentative Final Schedule End of Quarter 2 / Semester 1 School improvement day – No School for Students Lincoln’s Birthday – No School Spring Musical End of Quarter 3 School Improvement Day – No School for Students I Day I Night Report Card Pick Up Spring Break School Resumes Final Colloquium Senior Finals Memorial Day – No School For Students Senior Luncheon Graduation Practice Prom Graduation Tentative FINAL SCHEDULE Tentative Final Schedule Tentative Final Schedule 8 Period Day End Semester 2 / Last day of School for Students

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Index Item Announcements, fliers & posters Assemblies Athletics, extracurricular, co-curricular Attendance policies Closed Campus Curriculum Overview Dances and Special Events Discipline/Student reporting Dress code Elevator Expectations of all members of the school community Fees Fire/Disaster Evacuation plan Fundraising Grading & Homework policies Graduation Requirements/Promotion Policy Health care services Honesty & Integrity policy Hours of Operation ID Cards Important Dates to Remember Injury or Illness Letter from Mr. Barry Rodgers, Principal Library/Media Center Lockers Lost and Found Medication policy Northside’s Alma Mater Northside’s Fight Song Parking Physical Examinations Programming/Schedule changes School Closings School Schedule Service Learning Smoking Student Acceptable Use of the CPS Network Student Support Services/Counseling Summer Course Credit Technology Telephones/Cell Phones Textbook materials & equipment Vision, Mission & Belief Statements Visitors

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APPENDIX A

Chicago Public Schools Policy Manual Title: STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE CPS NETWORK Section: 604.2 Board Report: 03-0326-PO03 Date Adopted: March 26, 2003 Policy: I. PURPOSE This policy, also referred to as the “Student Acceptable Use for Electronic Network Related Technologies and Access Policy” (“AUP”) sets forth the standards governing Chicago Public Schools (“CPS”) students’ use of the CPS Electronic Network Related Technologies and Access (“CPS Network”) system. This policy also sets forth the rules under which student authorized users may continue their access to and use of these resources. This policy promotes the ethical, legal, and school-related use of the CPS Network and ensures CPS compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Personal electronic devices will be governed under this policy when such devices are attached to the CPS network. Authorized student use of information resources must be consistent with the educational purposes for which these resources have been provided. Use of the CPS Network is a privilege that is provided to help student authorized users complete and deliver educational obligations. The CPS Network provides student authorized users with the means for communicating effectively with schools, teachers, administrators, the public, other government entities, and educational experts. These resources should be used in a manner that both enhances students’ educational experiences and complies with this policy and regulations established from time to time by the Chicago Board of Education (“Board”). CPS students, through their use of the CPS Network, will gain skills and expertise that prepare them for an increasingly technology-oriented society. II. DEFINITIONS A. Chicago Public Schools’ Electronic Network Related Technologies and Access (“CPS Network”) is the system of computers, terminals, servers, databases, routers, hubs, switches and distance learning equipment connected to the CPS Network. These components may function in conjunction with established hardwire or wireless LAN running over outside lines, such as T-1, BRI, PRI, VPN, Dialup, Distance Learning Equipment, owned or leased by CPS. B. Distance Learning Equipment is a means for providing meetings, educational or professional courseware and workshops utilizing video and/or audio conferencing equipment, and/or media management systems to distribute video to individual classrooms and offices in schools. C. Electronic Mail (e-mail) consists of all electronically transmitted information including any combinations of text, graphics, audio, pictorial, or other information created on or received by a computer application system and includes the transmission data, message text, and all attachments. D. Internet is a worldwide telecommunications system that provides connectivity for thousands of other smaller networks. E. Other Electronic Devices include, but are not limited to, cellular

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telecommunication devices such as cellular phones, pagers, text communication pagers, two-way text pagers, and personal digital assistants that may or may not be physically connected to the network infrastructure. F. Password is a secret word or series of letters and numbers that must be used to gain access to an online service or the Internet or to modify certain software (such as parental controls). G. Student Authorized Users are any students enrolled in any classes offered by CPS in a traditional classroom or virtual classroom setting. H. Website is a collection of "pages" or files on the Internet that are linked together and managed by a company, institution or individual.

III. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. STUDENT AUTHORIZED USERS All student authorized users shall adhere to the provisions of this policy as a condition for continued use of the CPS Network. It is a general policy of CPS to promote the use of computers in a manner that is responsible, legal and appropriate. This policy is enacted anytime there is a connection to the Board’s hardwired or wireless network via outside lines such as T-1, BRI, PRI, VPN, Dialup, DSL, Distance Learning Equipment, Personal Digital Assistants, and other personal electronic devices. B. DISCLAIMER Pursuant to the Children’s Internet Protection Act, CPS uses filtering software to screen Internet sites for offensive material. The Internet is a collection of thousands of worldwide networks and organizations that contain millions of pages of information. Users are cautioned that many of these pages contain offensive, sexually explicit, and inappropriate material, including, but not limited to the following categories: Adult Content; Nudity; Sex; Gambling; Violence; Weapons; Hacking; Personals/Dating; Lingerie/Swimsuit; Racism/Hate; Tasteless; and Illegal/Questionable. In general it is difficult to avoid at least some contact with this material while using the Internet. Even innocuous search requests may lead to sites with highly offensive content. Additionally, having an e-mail address on the Internet may lead to receipt of unsolicited e-mail containing offensive content. Student authorized users accessing the Internet do so at their own risk. No filtering software is one hundred percent effective and it is possible that the software could fail. In the event that the filtering software is unsuccessful and children and staff gain access to inappropriate and/or harmful material, the Board will not be liable. To minimize these risks, student use of the CPS Network is governed by this policy.

IV. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR STUDENT USE OF THE CPS NETWORK A. ACCEPTABLE USES CPS students may use the various resources provided by the CPS Network to pursue educationally-related activities. Teachers and other staff should help guide students in their use of the CPS Network so that students will learn how Internet resources such as discussion boards, instant messaging and chat rooms can provide

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valuable educational information from classrooms, schools, and other national and international sources. In addition to using the CPS Network strictly for educational pursuits, students will be expected to follow generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Be polite. Do not become abusive in your messages to others. 2. Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language. 3. Keep personal information, including the logins, passwords, addresses, and telephone numbers of students or colleagues confidential. 4. Use these resources so as not to disrupt service to other student authorized users. 5. Do not upload, post, e-mail, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, dangerous or may cause a security risk. B. UNACCEPTABLE USES Improper use of the CPS Network is prohibited. Actions that constitute unacceptable uses of the CPS Network and are not specifically addressed elsewhere in this policy include, but are not limited to: 1. Use of the CPS Network for, or in support of, any illegal purposes. 2. Use of the CPS Network for, or in support of, any obscene or pornographic purposes including, but not limited to, the retrieving or viewing of any sexually explicit material. If a student authorized user inadvertently accesses such information, he or she should immediately disclose the inadvertent access to a teacher or to the school principal. This will protect the user against allegations of intentionally violating this policy. 3. Use of the CPS Network for soliciting or distributing information with the intent to incite violence, cause personal harm or bodily injury, or to harass or “stalk” another individual. 4. Non-educational uses of the CPS Network including, but not limited to games, wagering, gambling, junk mail, chain letters, jokes, private business activities, raffles, fundraisers, religious activities or political lobbying. 5. Making a statement of policy, either expressly or by implication, except for messages that quote policies, Board Rules, procedures, documents published by CPS, or other official sources. 6. Using Internet tools such as discussion boards, chat rooms, and instant messaging for personal rather than educational purposes.

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Using profanity, obscenity or language that is generally considered offensive or threatening to persons of a particular race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or to persons with disabilities.

8. Plagiarizing any information gained on or through use of the CPS Network or any other network access provider. 9. Using copyrighted materials, including commercial software, without permission of the copyright holder, and in violation of state, federal or international copyright laws. (If students are unsure whether or not they are using materials in violation of copyright provisions, they should ask their teachers or a school technology coordinator for assistance. School based personnel are encouraged to contact the Office of Technology Services if they have questions regarding use of copyright materials found through the CPS Network.) 10. Violating of any provision of the Illinois School Student Records Act (105 ILCS 10/1et seq.), which governs students' rights to privacy and the confidential maintenance of certain information including, but not limited to, a student's grades and test scores is prohibited. 11. Using the CPS Network for financial gain or for the transaction of any business or commercial activities.

C. SECURITY All student authorized users are to report promptly any breaches of security violations of acceptable use and the transmission of web addresses or e-mail information containing inappropriate material (as outlined in Section III B of this policy) to their teacher or the school principal. Authorized personnel will report such breaches to the Area Instructional Officer or designee or the Chief Technology Officer or designee of the Chicago Public Schools. Failure to report any incident promptly may subject the student authorized user to corrective action consistent with the Uniform Discipline Code (“UDC”), Board’s rules, and policies. In order to maintain the security of the CPS System, students are prohibited from engaging in the following actions: 1. Connecting to a modem to dial into any online service provider, or Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) or connect through a Digital Subscriber Line (“DSL”) while physically being connected to the CPS Network where a T-1 line is functioning. 2. Intentionally disrupting the use of the CPS Network for other users, including, but not limited to, disruptive use of any processes or programs, sharing logins and passwords or utilizing tools for ascertaining passwords, or engaging in “hacking” of any kind, which is an illegal or unlawful entry into an electronic system to gain secret unauthorized information.

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3. Intentionally spreading computer viruses or programs that loop repeatedly, or for the purpose of infiltrating a computer system without authorization or for damaging or altering without authorization the software components of a computer or computer system. 4. Disclosing the contents or existence of CPS computer files, confidential documents, e-mail correspondence, or other information to anyone other than authorized recipients. Student authorized users must not share logins or password(s) and unauthorized information regarding other users' passwords or security systems. 5. Downloading unauthorized games, programs, files, electronic media, and/or stand-alone applications from the Internet that may cause a threat to the CPS Network.

V. STUDENT WEBSITES 1. Educational Purposes Student authorized users may create webpages as a part of a class activity. Material presented on a student’s class activity website must meet the educational objectives of the class activity. CPS has the right to exercise control over the content and/or style of the student webpages. Only those students whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have completed the attached Consent Form and Release (Attachment A) may post their work or picture on student or school websites. Students whose work, likeness (as captured by photograph, video or other media) or voices are presented on a student website shall be identified by first name only for confidentiality and safety purposes. 2. Website Development Students designing websites should go to www.schoolhosting.cps.k12.il.us for the directions and procedures they need to follow in developing their websites. VI. MONITORING The CPS Network is routinely monitored to maintain the efficiency of the system. Student authorized users should be aware that use of the CPS Network, including their use of e-mail, is subject to reasonable and appropriate monitoring by OTS that abides by the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws. Any activities related to or in support of violations of this policy and/or the UDC may be reported and will subject the user to sanctions specified either in the UDC or in this policy.

VII. ASSUMPTION OF RISK CPS will make a good faith effort to keep the CPS Network system and its available information accurate. However, student authorized users acknowledge that there is no

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warranty of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the accuracy, quality, or validity of any of the data or information available. For example, and without limitation, CPS does not warrant that the CPS Network will be error free or free of computer viruses. In making use of these resources, student authorized users agree to release the Board from all claims of any kind, including claims for direct or indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature, arising from any use or inability to use the network, and from any claim for negligence in connection with the operation of the CPS Network. Student authorized users further acknowledge that the information available through interconnecting networks may be inaccurate. CPS has no ability to maintain such information and has no authority over these materials. CPS makes no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the accuracy, quality, or validity of the data and/or information residing on or passing through the CPS Network from outside networks. Use of the CPS Network is at the risk of the student authorized user. VIII. INDEMNIFICATION The student authorized user indemnifies and holds the Board harmless from any claims, including attorney's fees, resulting from the user's activities while utilizing the CPS Network that cause direct or indirect damage to the user, CPS, or third parties. IX. SANCTIONS Failure to abide by this policy may subject the student authorized user to corrective action ranging from suspension of some or all access privileges up to and including expulsion and prosecutions according to the UDC. A violator must understand that if his or her privileges to use the CPS Network are revoked by a school faculty member that he or she has the right to appeal the revocation within thirty (30) days, in writing, to the principal of the school. The school principal's decision shall be FINAL. If a student authorized user’s access to the CPS Network is suspended by CPS Network administrators as a result of violations of this policy, the student may appeal the suspension to the Chief Education Officer or designee. A violator must understand that if he or she is removed from the CPS Network, there shall be no obligation to provide a subsequent opportunity to access the CPS Network.

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ATTACHMENT A CONSENT FORM AND RELEASE School ______________________ Date ________________________ Board of Education City of Chicago 125 South Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 I hereby consent to have ______________________________________________________ (full name and relation) photographed, videotaped, audio taped and/or interviewed by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago (the "Board") or the news media on the school premises when school is in session or when my child is under the supervision of the Board. Additionally, I hereby give the Board consent to use creative work(s) generated and/or authored by my child on the Internet, or on an educational CD, or any other electronic/digital media. I understand that my child will be identified by first name only, for confidentiality purposes, as the author of said work. I also consent to the Board’s use of my child's photograph or likeness or voice on the Internet or on an Educational CD or any other electronic/digital media. As the child's parent or legal guardian, I agree to release and hold harmless the Board, its members, trustees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of, or be caused by the use of my child's creative work(s), photograph, likeness or voice on television, radio or motion pictures, or in the print medium, or on the Internet or any other electronic/digital medium. It is further understood and I do agree that no monies or other consideration in any form, including reimbursement for any expenses incurred by me or my child, will become due to me, my child, our heirs, agents, or assigns at any time because of my child's participation in any of the above activities or the above-described use of my child's creative work(s), photograph, likeness or voice. Child's Name _________________________ Address _____________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian ____________________________________ Principal's Signature

Amends/Rescinds: Rescinds 02-0626-PO04 and 97-0325-PO2 Cross References: Legal References: 105 ILCS 10/1 et seq. (Illinois Student Records Act); Pub. L. No. 106-554 (Children’s Internet Protection Act).

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