Prosser Career Academy, C. A.

Student Services

TUTORING/HOMEWORK HOSTEL PROGRAM

Who will be involved?
Teachers of English, math, and science must submit names of those failing their classes on the a student referral form. The tutoring takes place in the LIBRARY after school. Students DO NOT need a referral to attend tutoring. Students are always welcome to show up as they feel the need for help.
ATHLETIC TUTORING

What is Athletic Tutoring? Athletes who have failed to maintain a 2.0 GPA will be attending academic tutoring sessions.

How are Athletes referred?
Athletes are referred through the Athletic Co-ordinator, Mr. Reed.

Will all Athletes be involved?
Athletes from all, year levels (Freshmen - Seniors) will be required to attend tutoring for the duration of their sport's season if they do not maintain a 2.0 GP A If an athlete fails to attend the required tutoring sessions, what will occur? If an athlete fails to attend the required tutoring sessions he/she will be declared ineligible.

Questions regarding the Athletic Tutoring process should be directed to Mr. Reed.
THE SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM AT PROSSER CAREER ACADEMY

The Chicago Public Schools Service Learning program presents UNIQUE and POSITIVE opportunities for Prosser Career Academy students to connect knowledge acquired in the classroom to meaningful, realistic, and practical hands-on experiences in their communities. Service Learning will enhance students' understanding of the important relationships within a community; its schools, the SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY of the members in that community and community service organizations. Here is a chance for High School students to show that they are indeed ASSETS to their community and demonstrates the ability of YOUTH to POSITIVELY impact their community while helping to develop empathy, personal values, beliefs, awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence, and to promote a sense of caring for others.
- In August 1997 the Chicago School Board established Service Learning as a requirement for High School Graduation.
- It applies to all CPS students beginning with the graduating class of 2001.
- The Service Learning program requires students to spend time PREPARING for the ACTIVITY and REFLECTING on the experience.
The Service Learning program consists of three parts:
1. PREPARATION - Research areas of service and community issues, etc.
2. ACTION - Participating in 40 hours of meaningful Service Learning
3. REFLECTION - Prepare a minimum two page typed paper
Prosser Students who have completed their 40 hours of service learning are required to submit a minimum two page typed paper which will reflect on WHO and HOW they helped through their service hours, WHAT talents or gifts they have discovered, and how the community became a better place through their Service.

DOCUMENTATION FORMS
Students will need to complete the following forms;
1. Service Learning Agreement - Kept as a record by the Service Learning Coach (SLC), the student, the student's parent/guardian and the site supervisor sign this form acknowledging the expectations of the service learning activity.
2. Service Learning Time sheet - Used by the student to keep track of hours served. The site supervisor verifies the hours and the student submits the form to the SLC.
3. Service Learning Verification of Completion - Used by the student and his/her SLC to verify all parts of the service learning program have been completed.
Service Learning Coaches at Prosser Career Academy are Ms. Oleksyk, Major Sheppard, Mr. Bates.

Student Comments About Service Learning

"Completing the Service Learning hours enabled me to perceive what the world has to offer and what I offer to the world. Not only did I acquire new skills, but I also brightened the faces of those I helped. At Our Lady of the Resurrection Hospital, I worked in the Radiology department. This encouraged me to look further into the medical field and see what it has to offer. My Service Learning experience enabled me to open my eyes to a new horizon. This service is not only benefiting to the receiver, but also is rewarding to the giver. I challenge everyone to give back to their community, because in return, they will be the ones who benefit."
-Senior, Class of 2001

"The experience I received from Service Learning was like no other. Participation in Service Learning gives you a good feeling. It proves that you alone can make a difference in your life as well as in the lives of others."
-Senior, Class of 2001

"When I volunteered for the Northwest Neighborhood Federation Convention, I helped to set up the meeting area. This saved the Federation money by not having to hire a crew to do it. I have also volunteered in the Prosser Academy main office. I have helped the clerks with their work by doing little tasks such as answering telephones, sorting mail, or making copies. It seems like nothing, but to them, it was one less thing to worry about doing. The valuable knowledge I have gained about office professionalism and teamwork will be applied to employment opportunities I may have in the future. As you see, by giving of yourself, you really end up receiving valuable life experiences."
-Senior, Class of 2001

"As a requirement to graduate, I had to do forty hours of community service. I completed this easily in about two months during my summer vacation. I went to Cragin Park to help people like Marco and Nixson on their soccer program. The experience was very pleasing because I helped the community and I had fun at the same time. I was the coach of kids from the ages of four to eight years and my team's name was "Real Madrid". It was very nice to be with the kids and watch then enjoy themselves. I also had the opportunity to get a bit of exercise and therefore be ready for the soccer season at school. I did sixty or more hours of community service because I really enjoyed it, besides the fact that my nephews were on my team. However, it all ended when I had to go back to school and I had to leave the season about three quarters of the way through. If it were not a requirement to graduate, I would not have done community service because I was ignorant of the fact that it would be such a fun and pleasing experience. I am glad that I did the community service."
-Senior, Class of 2001

Students are reminded that Service Learning is a graduation requirement mandated by the Chicago Board of Education.
Towards Graduation

Academic Requirements
There are three distinct curricula at Prosser. Most students follow the standard Career Academy strand. We do offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to a small, select group of students. This program is considered a "School Within A School." Another "special program" is our Prosser Scholars program which includes the International Language Academy. In this program, students elect to complete four years of a foreign language. The credit requirements for each of this programs may be seen on the following pages.

Character Education
Character Education emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential in thinking critically, choosing wisely, and acting responsibly. Character traits such as caring, courage, courtesy, fairness, family pride, honesty, kindness, respect, and work ethic will be integrated throughout your courses in activities that encourage problem solving, positive interaction, and pro-social behavior.

Service Learning
By participating in community activities and projects that are coupled with learning in the classroom, you'll help meet recognized needs in the community while using what you've learned in school. Completing forty hours of service during your four years of high school will meet your graduation requirement in this area.