Carver Military Academy

1. Carver Military Academy “Welcome to School Year 2014-2015” Excellence is Expected August 20, 2014

2. Administration • MAJ Steven Rouse Academy Superintendent • Mr. Joseph Mitacek Assistant Principal • CPT Michael Rover (Ret) Commandant • MSG (Ret) Cornell Davis Senior Army Instructor

3. Carver Staff • Mrs. Kathryn Alderson – Freshman Counselor • Ms. Darneshia Houser – School Operations Manager • Ms. Taska Malone – Main Office Staff • Mrs. Mary Martin – Main Office Staff • Ms. Sylvie Holt - Librarian • Mr. Fred Ward – Security and Head Football Coach • Mr. Johnail Evans – Security and Softball Coach • Ms. Tasha Johnson – Security • Mr. Ted Jones - Security

4. Carver Military Academy Mission Carver Military Academy provides all Cadets with a rigorous, inquiry-based, college preparatory curriculum that creates life-long learners. The school environment provides personalized academic support. The military model fosters leadership and empowers all cadets to be independent and active citizens.

5. Our Message to Students • 1. The Work you are doing is Important • You Can Do it! • I won’t give up on you, even if you give • up on yourself

6. Academic Highlights • Former students are currently attending University of Illinois at Urbana, NIU, SIU, WIU and other colleges and universities • 94.3% overall attendance rate • Gates Scholar • Seniors were awarded 3 million dollars in scholarships last school year • 90% of students at Carver Military Academy indicated they feel the school is safe during Student Connection survey

7. Freshman Year Academics • JROTC and Health I • Algebra 1 • Reading 1 • English 1 • World Studies • Biology • Music, French/Spanish or Art • Lunch

8. School Start Time School Start Time = 7:50am School End Time = 3:26pm Wednesday End Time = 2:26pm

9. Student Fees for Freshmen • Student Activity Fee (annual) $95.00 • Military Photo/Command Board $15.00 • Carver Correspondence & Publications $ 5.00 • Carver Physical Training Uniform $35.00 • Military Ball $45.00 • Clear Book bag $ 17.00 • Calculator $13.00 Total $225 Possible Additional Fees Black Winter wool coat $85.00/95.00 Ventra Student Card $3.00 Temp ID Card $2.00

10. Parents – Please Get Involved! • Board of Governors (Local School Council)- Once per month • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Once per month • Grade book Account – This is Critical!

11. Yellow Bus Transportation

12. Activities Today Station 1 – Take Student ID picture – Tech Office Room 220 Station 2 – Turn in Forms, Pay Fees (No Checks) and Receive program- North Lunchroom Station 3 – Supply Room Station 4 – Book Room (World Studies) Station 5 – Receive Locker Assignment and Clear Book Bag Station 6 – Health Clinic to schedule physicals (Optional) Station 7 – Students taking GRIT Test – Room 107 Notes: Please be patient, there could be a wait time at each station Prior to departure, turn in check-list to Mr. Mitacek Waiver form is for lunch, not Student Fees for Uniforms See Mr. Mitacek for Ventra Cards Self – guided tour are encouraged after completing all sll stations

13. Visit our Website for additional information www.carvermilitary.org

14. You Can Do It!