Will: The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do; a strong and determined desire to do something that you want to do. (Oxford). I ran track during my high school years. The 400m dash, (and relay), were my chosen races. This race is arguably one of the tougher races of track and field because it is just long-enough to test your endurance, but short enough that it requires almost 100% of your speed. The grueling part is that last 100 meters coming off of the prior curve. This part of the race is all about willpower and training. You have to have the "will" to finish the race & not listen to your body, which often will tell you that you are fatigued and would need to stop. You have to rely on your training which makes the push to the finish line "second nature." It usually requires a little bit more effort, because you end up fighting against your body's will to get you to tap out before you reach the finish line. Not only does the will to finish make you keep going, but the will to win gives you that extra jolt of adrenaline to pump your arms a little harder, to pick up your knees a little higher. After all, winning the race is the reason a runner keeps showing up for practice day after day, right?

We have reached the last 100 meters of Semester 1. Sixteen, (16), weeks of instruction have occurred, and we only have 4 weeks until it comes to a close. Fatigue may try to set in. Know that it's just an attempt to make you tap out early. You must keep your eye on the finish line and allow your training, (which has turned into instincts), to kick in. If you find yourself getting tired, hone in on the finish line, and pump your arms a little harder. Pick up your knees and widen your stride. The race is going to be over before you know it. "Will" yourself across the finish line. You've got it in you to get the race done. Remember, slowing down is not an option. Maintain your form and then push a little harder. You are not just running to finish, but you are running to win. You can do it!

In service of our scholars,

Brian Evans, Principal

We are 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? If this is you, complete the form below.

The staff went head-to-head again with the students in our annual staff vs. students volleyball game. Congratulations to the staff who were able to defend their title as the champions of the annual event. Thank you to Mrs. Starks-Hutton, Ms. Chapman and the seniors who sponsored the event. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned the King of the Hill in the basketball tournament!

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
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