CMA Student Handbook 2013-14

2013-2014 Student Handbook City of Medicine Academy

VISION To prepare every student for success in college, career and life in an environment that is relevant and inspires creativity, innovation, collaboration and persistence.

MISSION To challenge students through rigorous and authentic academic and healthcare experiences in collaboration with community partners.

Guiding Principles Creativity Creating unique and meaningful ideas through the use of imagination and intellect

Collaboration Cooperation with others in order to increase knowledge, resolve problems, and/or develop a product.

Innovation Developing new ideas and/or methods in order to create positive change

Persistence Continuing with an activity despite difficulty or opposition

Relevance Relating directly to a goal, challenge, or task

CMA serves as the state anchor school for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for the Health and Life Sciences within the New Schools Project organization that is dedicated to the redesign of high schools across the state.

COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE READY! CMA teachers continue to develop innovative ways to teach, innovative cross-content units and collaboration with experts in the field of STEM, healthcare and medicine.

Students and teachers in STEM schools are engaged in learning in ways that require students to problem solve, collaborate, think creatively and critically within a content area. Our learning environments at CMA are the heart of our school!

STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS CMA expects the focus of the school community to be on maintaining an atmosphere of academic excellence. To help foster that atmosphere and contribute to consistency among all the teachers, students and staff, we have adopted the following school wide learning expectations.

How to be a CMA Student ALL LEARNING SPACES AT CMA HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPECTATIONS. • • • • •

BE PREPARED –bring all materials, supplies, books to class BE ON TIME (no passes 15 minutes after/before bell except

in the case of genuine emergency) BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE! Always do your best RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS, THE CLASSROOM AND RESOURCES MUSIC USE IN THE CLASSROOM ONLY AS ALLOWED BY THE TEACHER – NO CELL PHONES SHOULD BE VISIBLE OR USED DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME UNLESS WITH PERMISSION OF THE TEACHER

Honor Code Policy

City of Medicine Academy believes that as future citizens within our community and healthcare professionals, the honor code must connect academic integrity with professional integrity. Students and staff will embody the sensitivity and confidentiality required in the healthcare field. Faculty, staff and students of the school community are striving to learn skills, gain knowledge and exemplify good citizenship on a daily basis. Students at CMA will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do. Integrity is a skill that CMA students are expected to practice daily by being truthful, taking ownership of mistakes and accepting consequences for all actions.

Cheating and plagiarism may include but are not limited to: • Looking on or in the possession of notes, papers, books, or other information not allowed by the teacher during any test.

• Looking at another student's work during any type of test.

• Copying another student's work, homework, class work, etc.

• Allowing another student to look upon or use your information for any type examination, class work, homework, papers, etc.

• Talking about the test or test related information during any type of examination or activity • Plagiarism during the writing of an assignment that is an obvious attempt to use somebody else's work without proper citation.

• Use of any device (cell phone) to assist in the completion of a test/paper not permitted by the teacher

Professional Excellence: Field Experiences and Internships at CMA •

The City of Medicine Academy gives students the opportunity to explore health and medical careers through hands-on and/or apprenticeship experiences.

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Students will be able to shadow obstetricians/gynecologists, veterinarians, plastic surgeons, physical therapists, nurses, pediatricians, sports medicine physicians, dental hygienists, physicians, radiologists, and more.

Students doing field work are required to practice the high standards of behavior expected in the healthcare field. Students will dress appropriately abiding by the CMA scrubs rules, stay focused on the professional skills being taught, maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the patient and in all ways represent themselves and CMA well.

While completing fieldwork if a student does not meet this high standard, the student will potentially face consequences. See Consequences Matrix at end of Handbook Work Ethic At CMA a strong work ethic is expected. Students and teachers embody this value through hard work, sustained effort and maximum engagement in the learning community.

All students at CMA exhibit the value of work ethic by: • Persevering in the face of challenges •

Attempting all assignments

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Be engaged-prompt both physically and mentally, arrive in class on time and prepared to learn

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Working to their individual, unique potential, every student will strive to be the best they can be

REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES AT CMA Our faculty and staff are committed to providing CMA students with the best quality learning experiences. As of the 2011-12 school year, honors level classes were offered in all content areas so that in January 2014 all CMA courses will be honors weighted. We have Advanced Placement classes in seven areas for the 2013-14 school year: AP US History, AP Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Earth Environmental Science, AP Biology AP Statistics and AP English 3 and 4. Our transition to a 1:1 virtual learning environment begins with the start of the 201314 school year. Utilizing this technology as well as labs, collaborative and individual work that is relevant and challenging ensure our students are well prepared for college, career and life.

Students of the City of Medicine Academy are required to take the Health Science 2 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Intergrated courses infused *Health Sciences I with Health Science Team Relations, Biomedical Technology and Health Science I standards * *Health Science II (All lead to professional Licensure) Or Nursing Fundamentals Or Pharmacy Tech Or Public Health Fundamentals

*Denotes Academy requirement Course Descriptions: Health Team Relations- Course covers the role and function of health team members including terminology, the history of health care, health care agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, careers, holistic health, human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership and career decisionmaking.

Health Sciences I- This course is an intensive exploration of the health care delivery system, services, occupations, language, and basic anatomy and physiology. Included is the nature of health maintenance and preventive medicine: bio-ethical/legal practices, medical mathematics, microbiology, diseases/disorders, diagnosis, treatments, patient care, computer applications, career development, and future technological innovations. This course uses advanced investigative approaches to the study of human and social sciences as related to medicine and health care. Emphasis includes patient/client psychology, bioethical/legal practices, the language of medicine, body chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and the current and futuristic study of diseases and disorders.

Health Science II- This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical issues, concepts of teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills related to the Health Science Career Clusters and the health care core standards. American Heart Association guidelines will be used for CPR and first aide training. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, and health are integrated in this course.

An internship (1 credit) can follow completion of Health Science II. Nursing Fundamentals-This course is designed for students who are interested in medical careers where personal care and basic nursing care skills are used. This course is an enhancement of the North Carolina Division of Health Service.

Regulation Nurse Aide I curriculum. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program competency exam for Certified Nurse Aide I. Clinical internship in a long term facility is required. Student must have successfully completed both Health Science 1and Health Science II. Pharmacy Technician This course has self-paced, on-line instruction designed to prepare high school seniors for a pharmacy technician career. Topics included in this course are federal law, medication used in major body systems, calculations, and pharmacy

operations. The student will be eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam upon successful completion of the course, graduation from high school, and having no felony record. Pharmacy clinical experience is recommended. Language arts, mathematics and communications are reinforced in this course. HOSA activities support networking with health care professionals through volunteerism.

Public Health Fundamentals (hybrid summer course) This course is designed to assist future healthcare professionals to understand the unique challenges and strategies involved in the delivery of healthcare outside traditional facilities and without traditional supervision structure. Public Health Fundamentals carries a NC Division of Health Services Regulation registry endorsement when certain criteria are met. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include educational field trips. Public Health Allied Professional guest presenters will contribute to the class by assisting students to understand current trends and fundamentals of various types of public health work. HOSA competitive events, community service, and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Nurse Aide training in AHSII or Nursing Fundamentals is recommended as good preparation for this course. However, this course can be taken before or after nurse aide training.

Student Services supports students in the areas of academics, personal/social and career. Students are assisted with relationships, scholastic difficulty, study habits, educational and career planning, scholarships and financial aid, test preparation and interpretation, course selection and graduation requirements. Please see Ms. Rawlinson or Ms. Ingram for assistance

NORTH CAROLINA COURSE OF STUDY ~ GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Content area

Future Ready Core

Cr.

ENGLISH English I,II,III & IV 4 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MATH All students earn credits in 4 Common Core Math (CCM) I,II & III and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCIENCE Earth/Environmental, Biology and 3 a Physical Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL STUDIES World History, Civics and Economics, & 3/4** American History I & II -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HEALTH/PE Health and Physical Education 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WORLD LANGUAGENot required (NOTE- the UNC system* 2 as well as many other colleges/universities require a minimum of 2 credits in the same world language -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELECTIVES **See City of Medicine course requirements .

Other Requirements Earn passing scores on End of Course Tests in English II, CCM I & Biology

TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE

28

*UNC system comprised of Appalachian State, East Carolina, Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, NC A&T State, NC Central, Western Carolina, Winston-Salem State, NC State and all UNC locations: Asheville, Chapel, Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Pembroke, Wilmington and School of the Arts.

**Students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-13 must complete 4 Social Studies credits, and 2 must be in American History.

CMA Medical Course Pathway Health Team Relations OR Biomedical Technology

Health Sciences 1

Health Sciences 2

OR Health Sciences 2 AND‌ This course This course includes jobjob includes shadowing with shadowing with REAL medical REAL medical professionals!!! professionals!!!

Internship

In In this course, you this course, you work with work with patients, and patients, and have a chance to to have a chance getget a CNA a CNA certification!!! certification!!!

Health Sciences 2 Fundamentals of Nursing (you MUST pass Health Sciences 2 FIRST)

In addition to these pathways, students can take courses and get Certifications in the following medical courses: Pharmacy Technician *SNR ONLY

Public Health

Senior ONLY

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GRADING AND CREDITS The following section is contained IN FULL on the CMA website regarding grades and attendance. CMA procedures align with the Board of Education policies are below.

Highlights for grading and credits.

Students are responsible for making arrangements with individual teachers to complete all worked missed while absent. Unless completed in the time arranged with the instructor of the course, work will receive a grade of zero (0).

At CMA, report card grades will be reported on the seven point grading scale: A= 93 – 100 B= 85 – 92 C= 77 – 84 D= 70 – 76 F= 0 – 69 (No credit); 1st/3rd quarter grade cannot be lower than 60 as per DPS BOE policy 5/2010 Grading criteria is determined by individual course instructors. This information is shared at the beginning of each semester and provided in the course syllabus.

Make-up Work: CMA students are responsible for all assigned work including work missed due to excused absences. Arrangements to complete missed work due to absences must be made when the student returns to class. All makeup work and/or late work must be completed and turned in within the time set by the teacher. The late work will receive partial credit on a scale determined by the teacher. Unless work is completed in the time agreed upon, the assignment will receive a grade of zero. That score will be used in calculating the final grade for the course.

Students are responsible for making arrangements with individual teachers to complete all worked missed while absent. Unless completed in the time arranged with the instructor of the course, work will receive a grade of zero (0).

Progress Reports: Parents will receive progress reports electronically.

Final Examinations: At CMA, in EOC/CTE Post Assessments (End of Course and Vocational Courses) courses, CTE Post Assessments test count as the final exam and is 25% of the final grade. Final exams in non-EOC, EOC and CTE Post Assesments courses should be a valid reflection of the student’s mastery of course content. Exams should be cumulative in nature and test material and skills taught during the period covered by the exam. The exam schedule should be such that a student takes no more than two exams per day. Provisions shall be made for students to make up exams missed due to excused absences or short-term suspensions.

See DPS website for DPS policies relating to High School Testing Policies.

ATTENDANCE and TARDY POLICY AT CMA ATTENDANCE IN SCHOOL IS VITAL TO SUCCESS. WE TAKE STUDENTS BEING AT CMA VERY SERIOUSLY -WE ONLY HAVE 180 DAYS PER YEAR FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING! UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN OFFICIAL MEDICAL NOTE OR THE SCHOOL BUS IS RUNNING LATE, BEING TARDY TO SCHOOL IS UNEXCUSED. NOTE: Personal transportation problems (car breakdown, traffic, etc) will be marked "unexcused". A tardy will be entered on the attendance report students who are not in class when the second bell rings.

TARDY POLICY- see Consequences Matrix at the end of this Handbook.

Attendance in Durham Technical Community College classes is subject to DTCC attendance policies and may be more restrictive than DPS attendance policy.

An unexcused absence is defined as follows: All absences for reasons other than those identified under the section entitled Excused Absences will be considered unexcused. Any absence for which the proper school official does not receive valid, written documentation within three days of the student's return to school shall constitute an unexcused absence. A student suspended pursuant to G.S. 115-391 shall not be considered unexcused for purposes of the Compulsory Attendance Law. These absences shall be excused absences for purposes of make-up and co-curricular activity eligibility.

PROCEDURES FOR AN ABSENCE FOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY: Students must bring a signed note (at least one day before the holiday) from their parent indicating that they will be absent for a religious holiday in order to be marked present for the day. Notes brought after the absence will be marked as an unexcused absence.

HIGH SCHOOL EVENT If a student wishes to attend an IMPORTANT EVENT (as determined and agreed upon by Principal, teacher and student/parent), the student MUST complete a HIGH SCHOOL EVENT ABSENCE form – (in front office) prior to the event and submit this to their teacher who then submits to the Principal. Such events cannot exceed more than FIVE during the course of any semester. No more than three extracurricular absences per semester are permitted per class. Failure to follow this procedure will result in the student being denied the possibility of an excused absence for the event.

Any student involved in a sporting activity must attend school the day of the event.

REASONS OTHER THAN ILLNESS OR DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT: Emergency (excluding illness) 1. Students should report to the front/attendance office prior to first period with documentation.

2. The front/attendance office will contact the parent/guardian to verify the documentation.

3. The student shall obtain a pass and sign out in the front/attendance office before leaving.

STUDENTS ARRIVING TO SCHOOL BETWEEN 7:30AM AND 7:45AM SHOULD REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR CLASSROOMS. TEACHERS WILL DOCUMENT TARDIES BETWEEN THESE TIMES AND WILL FOLLOW THE BEHAVIOR MATRIX TO ISSUE CONSEQUENCES. STUDENTS REPORTING TO SCHOOL

AFTER 7:45AM MUST CHECK IN AT THE FRONT DESK WITH FRONT OFFICE PERSONNEL AND WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO CLASS WITHOUT A PASS.

SENIORS MUST DO THE FOLLOWING TO EARN OFF CAMPUS LUNCH PRIVILEGES. • • • •

Maintain their course grades as per CMA standards - this is checked at least every three weeks Maintain good attendance Comply consistently with our dress code Have no behavior referrals

TO PREVENT LOSING THIS PRIVILEGE A SENIOR MUST DO THE FOLLOWING: • • •

Not carry CMA underclassmen in the car/nor get money/lunches for underclassmen Student must have a valid CMA car ID Student must leave and return to campus in a timely manner - tardiness to class following an off-campus trip may result in temporary or permanent suspension of this off-campus privilege.

PERSONAL EDUCATION PLANS (PEP) DPS Board of Education 3240 Student Interventions At CMA The Durham Public Schools identify students at risk of academic failure based on grades, observations, state assessments, and other factors that impact student performance that teachers and administrators consider appropriate. Students who are at risk of academic failure shall be identified and provided with academic interventions.

• No later than the end of the first quarter or after a teacher has had up to nine weeks of instructional time with a student, a PEP shall be developed or updated for any student at risk of academic failure who is not performing at grade level. Each PEP should include focused intervention, accelerated activities and performance benchmarks for academic improvement.

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Schools shall notify parents that a PEP has been developed, provide them with a copy of the PEP, and include them in the implementation and ongoing review of the PEP. The Superintendent or designee is authorized to implement this policy.

Referral to the Student Assistance Program and possibly the exceptional children’s program is one of the outcomes of a specialized plan.

Dress Code for City of Medicine Academy CMA follows a strict dress code in order to create the habit of protective, safe dress for the workplace. All of the pieces of the uniform are designed in accordance with healthcare standards to protect the student from contagion in the workplace. All students must exhibit professional dress in their chosen field.

As of the 2013-14 school year IF a student comes to CMA out of uniform the parent will be contacted and be expected to fix the issue with the student OR come and pick up the student from school.

The following dress code will be in place the first day of school. Failure to comply with the dress code will subject a student to disciplinary actions. All students must be in full compliance with the dress code throughout the entire school day. As of the 2013-14 school year, clean, well-pressed scrubs are to be worn Monday through Friday unless directed to do otherwise by CMA staff or administration. On the Early Release Days, and any other day designated

by CMA administration in consultation with faculty and parents, students MAY wear regular clothes that conform to the DPS Uniform Policy.

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The Uniform The uniform consists of scrubs, white shoes and CMA identification tag. The uniform color varies with each academic level. A lab jacket of a matching color may be worn while inside the building. The CMA identification is to be visible at all times and is to be worn above the waist with a lanyard or clip. The white shoes are to be kept clean, in good repair and replaced as necessary. A plain black jacket (no hood) may be worn over scrubs in colder weather.

The uniform is to be of the appropriate size. Pants and tops are to hang without excessive bunching or sagging at the waist, in the legs or the crotch. Furthermore, pant legs are not to touch the floor. The original design of the uniform may not be altered without prior approval of the CMA principal. Underwear is to be worn and is not to be visible under the scrubs, with the exception of a white tee shirt at the neck.

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For safety purposes, a minimum of small jewelry only. Removal of jewelry may be required to perform tasks within the learning environment.

It is the responsibility of the student to secure their personal belongings.

Anything that is considered hazardous or unacceptable in the clinical setting including but not limited to acrylic nails will be prohibited in the classroom settings.

The Uniform by Grade Level

Freshmen

Sophomore

Juniors

Seniors

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Teal Scrub top V-neck with 2 pockets in front White Tee shirt (round neck) short sleeves Teal Scrub pants (may be draw string or elastic waist) Teal lab jacket White tennis shoes (no cloth) Black CMA jacket Maroon Scrub top V-neck with 2 pockets in front.

White Tee shirt (round neck) short sleeves Maroon Scrub pants (may be draw string or elastic waist) Maroon lab jacket White tennis shoes (no cloth) Black CMA jacket Ceil Blue Scrub top V-neck with 2 pockets in front White Tee shirt (round neck) short sleeves Ceil blue Scrub pants (may be draw string or elastic waist) Ceil blue lab jacket White tennis shoes (no cloth) Black CMA jacket Galaxy Blue Scrub top V-neck with 2 pockets in front White Tee shirt (round neck) short sleeves (worn Beneath) Galaxy Blue Scrub pants (may be draw string or elastic waist) Galaxy Blue lab jacket White tennis shoes (no cloth) Black CMA jacket

Students involved in clinicals must wear white ¾ length socks and white tee shirts.

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Purchasing tops and bottoms by the same company usually assures that the color will match. CMA jackets must be black. Customized CMA jackets can be ordered through MS Design.

You may purchase uniforms at our official vendor, MS Design located on Ramseur Street or at Wal-Mart, Uniform Land/Northgate Mall, Uniform Junction, Scrubs and Beyond/near South Point Mall.

TECHNOLOGY AT CMA

Since CMA became a virtual learning environment as of August 2012, we have developed a separate Handbook for students and parents. Parents and students will review this Handbook in Orientation sessions held at the start of the 2013-14 school year 2013-14Cell phones, Blackberrys or any similar electronic device are NOT allowed during class time. MP3 players may be used ONLY at the teacher’s discretion during instructional time. Phones may be used at lunch but MAY NOT be used to call or text students in class. MP3 players may be used before school and during lunch.

Consequences for inappropriate electronic usage: see Consequences Matrix at the end of this Handbook.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community involvement is an integral part of the CMA curriculum. By serving others, students will deepen their ties to the local community. It is expected that at minimum every CMA student will complete: 10 hours freshman year, 15 hours sophomore year, 20 hours junior and 25 hours senior year. Students are encouraged to participate in one of the following: The Duke AHEC program, Health Occupations Student Association, (HOSA), Adopt a Teacher or Adopt a School (freshmen and sophomores) for freshmen and sophomore classes Students will: • Track their community service hours as they are completed

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Turn in documented community hours to the front office who will track them

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Complete presentations relating to their community service to inform and educate peers (as assigned)

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Participate in the selection of their volunteer site

The School Improvement Team (S.I.T.) is a school wide team elected from the parent, student, faculty and administration. It meets at least monthly and is responsible for assessing school structures, designing strategies for improvement, discussing the provision and allocation of all kinds of resources in order to implement changes as the school strives for excellence.

Its goals are to increase student performance, to increase community satisfaction with the school and with the school system, to enhance the working environment for educators, and to make efficient use of resources.

The mission of the SIT is to challenge students through rigorous academics and practical health care experiences while instilling the core values necessary to meet the demands of the 21st century.

School Violence Prevention Act The Act prohibits bullying or harassing behavior against students or staff. It is defined as: 1. Places a student or school employee in fear of harm to him/herself or his/her property 2. Creates or is certain to create a hostile environment by substantially interfering with students’ educational performance, opportunities or benefits Bullying or harassing behavior can occur as:

1. Physical acts 2. Threatening communication 3. A pattern of gestures or written, electronic or verbal communication The Act states that all acts reasonably perceived as being motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, socioeconomic status, academic status, gender identity, physical appearance, sexual orientation or mental, physical, development or sensory disability (or by any other actual or perceived differentiating characteristic), or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics, are acts of “bullying or harassing behavior.”

Consequences for harassing or bullying behavior can include suspension, expulsion and reporting of behavior to the police.

All referrals are expected to be signed by parent; parents are critical partners in solutions to behavioral issues.

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OTHER CONSEQUENCES CAN INCLUDE: • Detention/suspension • Researching and writing a paper on a topic assigned • Teachers are not required to provide a “make-up” assignment for the zero grade • Student may be ineligible for school or other leadership positions and being considered for academic honors/character recognition awards