Shirts/Tops

All tops must be CPA polo and/or CPA button down shirts.  Shirts must be purchased from Burkes Sports Haven.  

6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
Yellow Shirts	Royal Blue Shirts	Grey Shirts

*No long sleeved shirts under the short sleeved uniform shirts. Additionally, male & female shirts should be tucked in at all times.

Shoes

• All solid Black shoes(including soles, labels, & laces)  
• Black, navy or white socks/tights     
• NO boots (Boots worn due to weather must be removed after entering the building. Bring your regular school shoes to wear in the building. Boots must be in Locker))  

Pants/Bottoms

• Navy Blue Pants only
• NO BLACK PANTS, CAPRIS, STRETCH PANTS, LEGGINGS, OR YOGA PANTS

Sweaters

• CPA Cardigans Only
• NO Hoodies, sweatshirts or sweaters

Jewelry & Accesories

• Gentlemen: NO Hats nor Durags worn in the building
• Ladies: Earrings no larger than a quarter
• NO piercings of the lip, nose, eyebrow, chin, etc. are allowed for both boys and girls
• Young ladies may carry small purses only (No bigger than 8 x 11 sheet of paper)

 

Please note the following:

• All tattoos MUST be covered by purchasing as long sleeve polo or button collar dress shirt.
• Pants must be worn at the waist at all times.  Shirts must be tucked in.
• Large purses are NOT allowed. Purses should be no larger than a 8-1/2 sheet of paper.
• Belts must be on at all times.  NO big buckles. Solid black and navy belts only.
• All book bags must be kept inside the students’ lockers.
• All students must wear their school I.D. around their neck.

Confiscated items (any electronic devices) must be picked up by a parent/guardian that is on the emergency card after school. Parents of students that are not in uniform will be contacted and students will be sent home or asked to bring proper uniform clothing.

 

 

 

 

Course Offerings
English Language Arts	General Music	Bus Experiences
Science	Vocals	Bus Technology
Mathematics	Women in Technology	Introduction to Art
Social Studies	Financial Literacy	Art II
Graphic Arts and Design	Cyber Security	Life Skills
Yearbook	Young Entrepreneurs	Computer Application
Physical Education	Ceramics	IREADY Support (Math/ELA)

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Club Organization	Purpose	Contact	Meetings
Japanese Club	The purpose of the Japanese Club is to educate students about the culture, history, and language of Japan through intercultural research and discussion. The club will provide a medium through which students can share their enjoyment of Japanese language and culture with others as well as gain ethnic awareness and appreciation for diversity. The club will promote the awareness of Japanese values, history, popular culture, etiquette and an in-depth perspective of life in Japan beyond that of a standard textbook.	Skylar Johnson	Wednesday
Chess Club	The CPA Middle School chess club is a club formed for the purpose of playing the board game of chess.  Chess is a game that requires intentional focus, strategy, and planning.  Students are able to compete with one another as well as other students outside of the district to test their cognitive skills and practice utilizing academic and social skills.		Wednesday
S.T.Y.L.E.	Adolescent girls need services that fit their unique needs because growing up can be challenging at the middle school age.  CPA is working hard to adapt how we reach them. This mentorship helps to create a safe environment toward empowering middle and high school-aged females. The program supports young ladies by connecting them with a diverse group of professional women to assist with building positive and productive relationships resulting in embracing sisterhood.	Tracy Stevenson Consultant
Drama Club	Drama Club is designed for students interested in learning more about the aspects of theater. This includes learning stage terminology, working on acting skills, set building, and costumes/makeup design.	Heather Bacon Teacher	Monday & Wednesday
Gentlemen’s Club	The mission of Chandler Park Academy-Elementary Young Gentlemen’s Club is to introduce/reinforce positive aspects of social behavior.  YGC members will learn and implement leadership skills, personal responsibility, public speaking, goal setting, and positive mannerism, to support their self-efficacy.	Tyrell Dotson Teacher	Thursday
Lady Butterflies	The mission of Chandler Park Academy-Elementary Lady Butterflies is to introduce/reinforce positive aspects of social behavior.  The Lady Butterflies members will learn and implement leadership skills, personal responsibility, public speaking, goal setting, and positive mannerism, to support their self-efficacy	Yvonne Wilson Co-Principal Mary Rice Counselor	Wednesday
Student Government	Chandler Park Academy Student Government offers a representative structure for students, through which they can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school leadership, staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students. The Student Government helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals. They often also help raise funds for schoolwide activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need and school reform.	Skylar Johnson Teacher & Bernoris Carter Teacher	Weekly
National Junior Honor Society	Five main purposes guide NJHS: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character. Students who maintain at least a 3.0 throughout their studies and participate in leadership as well as service activities are eligible for this enrichment opportunity.	Grace Traylor Teacher Teacher	Thursday
Leadership and Sports	This club focuses on becoming a 21st Century Leader through self-study, education and training process.  Participants will be able to describe how social and emotional skills impact leaders.  Connect leadership skills to home, school, sports and community.	James Hill	Thursday
After School Enrichment Programs	Chandler Park Academy believes in exposing students to various enrichment initiatives.  Programs offered include, but are not limited to, Martial Arts, Coding, Broadcasting, Engineering, Golf, Financial Literacy and Visual Arts.	Community Partnerships	Weekly

Daily attendance is required in all classes.  We urge you to stress the importance of punctuality and good attendance to your student.  Parents will be expected to contact the school on each day of an absence or tardy stating the reason for the absence. You may also send a letter to the school by your child to remit to the attendance officer.

A parent contact must be made within three days of the absence; failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. Please contact Ms. Reid (Attendance Officer) at (313) 839-9886 ext. 1220.

Excused/Lawful School Absences:

•       Sickness
•       Doctor Appointments
•       Religious holidays
•       Extreme family emergency

Unexcused/Unlawful Excuses:

• Traffic
• Tired/Exhausted
• Travel
• Weather
• Public Transportation
• Child not Immunized
  

Consequences for Excessive Unexcused Absences:

•       3 Unexcused Absences – Warning Letter
•       5 Unexcused Absences – Parent Conference/Corrective Attendance Plan
•       Excessive Unexcused Absences – Referral of parents to Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Consequences for Excessive Excused and Unexcused Absences:

•       Students who accrue ten (10) or more absences within the school year risk not being promoted to the next grade.

Early Dismissals/Late Arrivals:

•       Students will not be released after 2:45pm
•       Students will not be admitted to school after 11:00am without a Doctor’s Excuse
• Students who arrive after 9:00 AM must be accompanied by an adult/escorted to the office

Counseling Department Initiatives

• Anti-Bullying Month & a Partnership with Ok 2 Say Program
• College Readiness: annual trip to Saginaw Valley State University Touring Campus as well as annual trip to Historically Black Colleges & Universities
• Career Readiness: Daily Career Highlight Announcements, Xello Career Assessments (formerly known as Career Cruising), MI Career Quest 
• Field Study surrounding Skill Trades & our Annual Career Day (which will always be the third Friday in March)
• Community Resources: Matrix Human Services

General Resources/Quicklinks 

• Common Ground Sanctuary-24 Hour Crisis and Suicide Hotline (248) 456-0909 or 1-800-231-1127
• HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now) 24 hours crisis (248) 334-1274 or 1-877-922-1274

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the best way to contact the school counselor/social worker? The best method to contact the Middle School Counselors is through email. 

Who do I contact if my student is having suicidal thoughts or ideations? If your child is attending the Middle School, the primary contact person is the School Social Worker. Secondary would be to contact the Middle School Counselors. 

How can I stay abreast of my student’s grades? In order to stay abreast of your students’ grades, it is best to utilize Parent Plus Portal. It is strongly recommended you attend Parent Teacher Conferences as well.