Greetings John Adams College and Career Academy Community!

Welcome to the week 4 of quarter 3! As we approach the mid-point of the quarter, (wow, we're approaching that time already), let's continue to be mindful of the high-stakes events that are approaching for our scholars. Our 9th & 10th graders are completing the NWEA Spring testing cycle this week. We are still aiming for 95% completion! Shout out to Mr. Weigand, who got 100% of the Algebra I test administered. We must all be vigilant in getting the untested students tested. Our juniors will be taking the SAT in approximately one month, (March 5). This exam will give our scholars the opportunity to become eligible for college scholarships, and should be taken just as serious as other exams. Our freshmen will take the Algebra I end of course, (EOC), exam, where they must show competency in order to be eligible for graduation. Our sophmores will take 4 end of course, (EOC), exams in April, one of which being ELA 2, which they must show compentency on to be eligible for graduation. Our juniors will also take the American Government EOC in April which may qualify them for the Citizenship Seal, (should they score a 3 or higher). Our seniors have are working on college & FAFSA applications, finalizing seals, and closing gaps as they move toward graduation. All of these require preperation and we must be persistent in making sure our students our prepared for these events that all have outcomes with lingering effects. Thank you to everyone who play a role in prioritizing these items. Plan with the expectation that our scholars will rise to the occassion when properly prepared, (by us). Plan like their success depends on it, because it does.

In service of scholars,

Brian Evans, Principal

We are still in need of a CIVICS 2.0 Advisor for the 23-24 School year. Are you compelled to be a change agent? Do you believe in the importance of student-participation in governmental affairs? Does it excite you to see young people take an active role in informing future policies? We have a very eager set of students who are excited to participate, but are waiting on advisor to lead the charge! If this is you, complete the form below.

Administration

• Focus on building systems

Teaching staff

• Focus on building instructional capacity

Scholars

• Focus on closing the achievement gap
• Focus on providing academic opportunities
• Focus on improving the graduation rate

ALL

• Focus on accountability

Portrait of a Graduate Indicators

• Critical Thinking
• Academic Mindset

AAP at a Glance

• Click the link for access to the AAP Cheat Doc: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rSH3pFyZMCY5UEdTlR-agHPU1BFXeZtio2Zgrm9we5E/edit?usp=sharing

Use the Access Code C7BR-TF6S-RCHZJ to access this year's Professional learning page inside of Schoology. There you will find many useful resources as well as all information for our school professional development.

NEED TUTURING?? Click the Link below to access the 24-Hour tutoring program that CMSD offers to all students!

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/Page/15368

11th Grade Teachers! Take advantage of SAT Suite to prepare develop SAT readiness with your juniors!

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/k12-educators/educator-experience

Copy the following link to access the events & field trips calendar:

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Qwvi5bke37YY2RcRqBiOp6B3jcJtc1W5y2MkyNK3Q4/edit?usp=sharing

Copy the following link to access the assessment calendar:

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/12fsZvo_-fFePBliUpLe46HFWM8qPoK8NXZBdRuOnYCI/edit?usp=sharing
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Having Tech issues? Click the link below to access the district's I.T. page and enter a ticket:

• https://clemetroschools.sharepoint.com/sites/Technology2/SitePages/IT-Connect.aspx

Is your laptop lost or stolen? Click the link below to file a police report so that you can receive a replacement.

• https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/public-safety/divisions/police/report-crime

Engagement with technology is a non-negotiable in 21st century classrooms. It is a disservice to students when we yield to apathy regarding technology. It is also the responsibility of students to bring their laptops to class, charged, and maintained on a daily basis. Mr. Rea is the manager of our Learn 21, (21st century), system that inventories laptop devices issued by the district. Any student in need of a device, must report to him in order to receive one. New students and students who have never received a device will have priority in receiving devices. Mr. Rea is able to look into the Learn 21 system to determine if a student has been issued a device.

• Seek approval for field trips from the principal, (in writing), before scheduling any field trips. Include the Mrs. Sprinkle & Mr. Chunn in the email so they can add it to the events & field trips calendar should the field trip be approved.
• Admit students into your classroom until 8:15 before requiring a pass, after 8:15, all late arrivals must sign-in at the planning center.
• Refrain from issuing hall passes the first 10 and the last 10 minutes of class.
• Refrain from "replying all" to mass emails, as it pushes important information down the thread, (potentially causing it to be missed).
• Review the assessment calendar & make sure that you issue a diagnostic (pre-test), mid-term & final in all classes. These assessments should always access a priority-standard.
• Only permit students in your class who are on your roster for that period, (unless you are covering a class). This includes advisory.
• Use all 46 instructional minutes for instruction. Students should not be idle at any time during the period. Prepare critical thinking task for those who master the concepts, and interventions for those who do not.
• Apply the knowledge gained from PDI into your everyday practices.

Email: info@johnadamscca.org
Website: www.clevelandmetroschools.org/jacca
Location: John Adams College & Career Academy, Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Cleveland, OH, USA
Phone: (216) 838-4050
Facebook: facebook.com/JohnAdamsCCA