Update 23 Feb: AFJROTC 2011-12 School Year Accomplishments (Running Tally)
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 06:10 | 
Written by Mark Benz | 
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From the Commandant and AFJROTC Cadre:
Often times, many people think of Drill Team and Color Guard when they first hear the words JROTC. Those events are, indeed, most often associated with the JROTC program. But, AFJROTC offers so much more.
Below you will find a running tally of the AFJROTC sponsored and/or run events for the 2011/12 AY.
2011 Jun 20 - Jul 2: JCLC (June Leadership Camp - 14 cadets to St Johns Military Academy in Wi)
2011 Jul 15: Lewis University Trip (60 incoming cadets took a day trip to Lewis University)
2011 Aug 13: Bud Billiken Parade (24 cadets and cadre marched in the largest African/American parade in the US)
2011 Aug 22-26: CCSLS (August leadership planning training - 9 cadets this year)
2011 Sep 11: Color Guard presented colors at local 9-11 remembrance event
2011 Sep 12: Color Guard and Drill Team tryouts begin
2011 Sep 19: Individual Rifle Drill Team tryouts begin
2011 Sep 21: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Sep 22: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Sep 23: Three AFAHS cadets commissioned into Chicago City Corps JROTC Staff (that means they are in the top 22 of ~12,000 total JROTC cadets in the city of Chicago)
2011 Sep 27: AFJROTC began conducting Presidential Fitness Test
2011 Sep 29: AFJROTC began sponsoring Model United Nations program
2011 Oct 3: Radio Controlled Helicopter/Airplane club started
2011 Oct 5: Cadets conducted first fund raiser (Donut Sale)
2011 Oct 6: USAFA Mascot visits school
2011 Oct 11: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Oct 13: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Oct 15: Cadets marched in Chinatown Parade
2011 Oct 19: Cadet Academic Bowl Team Assembled
2011 Oct 25: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Oct 26: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Oct 27: Cadets conducted Jr High recruiting visit
2011 Oct 28-Nov 16: Cadets begin annual canned food drive
2011 Oct 30: Cadets assisted with school open house
2011 Nov 1: AFJROTC coordinates visit by Purdue University Minority Engineering Program
2011 Nov 1: Cadets completed round one of the JROTC Academic Bowl
2011 Nov 10: 9 Cadets attended the Chicago City Corps Sponsored Military Ball
2011 Nov 11: Cadets volunteered at the Healy Elementary School Veterans' Day event
2011 Nov 14: Offutt Air Force Base 'Starlifter' Band performed and did question/answer period for all Freshmen and Band classes
2011 Nov 18: 5 Cadets visited Purdue University as part of the Minority Engineering Program
2011 Nov 23: Cadets complete food drive for Progressive Baptist Church...3,908 canned food items donated!
2011 Nov 23: 4 Cadets attended the Rickover Leadership Series lecture at the Union League Club
2011 Nov 29: Junior class attended the career fair held in the AFAHS gym
2011 Nov 30: Cadets advance to regionals (round 2) of JROTC Academic Bowl (competition will be Feb 2012)
2011 Dec 6: Junior cadets take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test
2011 Dec 10: Cadets competed in the All-City Drill and Color Guard Competition
2011 Dec 16: Junior cadets attended post-secondary presentation by Marion Military Academy
2011 Dec 19: Junior cadets attended post-secondary presentation by Chicago State's Engineering Studies Dept.
2012 Jan 12: 2 Cadets attended National Strategy Forum presentation at Union League Club
2012 Jan 14: Cadets helped out during first day of Admissions Interviews at school
2012 Jan 15: Color Guard presented colors at pre-release screening of the George Lucas film Red Tails
2012 Jan 16: 30 cadets attended special screening of Tuskegee Airmen documentary 'Double Victory'
2012 Jan 20: 29 cadets attended first day release viewing the George Lucas film Red Tails
2012 Jan 21: Cadets helped out during second day of Admissions Interviews at school
2012 Jan 23: AFJROTC sponsored Team Handball begins
2012 Feb 1: AFJROTC sponsored Model Rockety Club begins
2012 Feb 2: Junior JROTC classes hear presentation by Marine recruitor
2012 Feb 6: 4 Cadets competed in second round of AFJROTC Academic Bowl
2012 Feb 20: 4 Cadets on Navy sponsored trip to Notre Dame University
2012 Feb 22: 2 Cadets competed in citywide Individual Rifle Drill competition
2012 Feb 22-23: Cadets conducted fundraiser for JROTC events
2012 Feb 27: 4 Cadets to hear CPS CEO speak at Union League Club
2012 Mar 14: 10 Cadets visited Illinois Institute of Technology and AFROTC unit
2012 Mar 21: 31 Cadets visited Lewis University for college familiarization
2012 Mar 24: Drill Team (3rd Place) and Color Guard (2nd Place) competed at the Bolingbrook HS invitational meet
21012 Apr 2-3: AFJROTC sponsored trip to Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. 44 JROTC cadets from Chicago went on this overnight trip
2012 Apr 11: Cadets conducted fundraiser for Military Ball
2012 Apr 12: AFJROTC junior classes hosted workshop on college entrance essay writing
2012 Apr 13: AFJROTC Military Ball
2012 Apr 20: AFJROTC junior classes conducted ACT prep using WORKKEYS books
2012 Apr 23: AFJROTC junior classes conducted ACT prep using WORKKEYS books
2012 Apr 27: 1 Cadet selected into Chicago Scholars Program
2012 Apr 30: AFJROTC junior classes hear presentation by Coast Guard reps
2012 May 4: AFJROTC hosted visit by reps from Prince George's Co, Md
2012 May 5: AFJROTC sponsored Team Handball played in tournament
2012 May 6: 20 Cadets marched in CPD St Jude Parade
2012 May 6: 29 Cadets completed MS Walk in Chicago
2012 May 7: AFJROTC junior classes hosting college essay writing workshop
2012 May 12: 23 Cadets competed in Citywide Sport Competition...two trophies taken home!
2012 May 15: All Cadets begin Presidential Fitness Test
2012 May 16: 3 Cadets escort Chicago Public Schools CEO and his staff on tour of AFAHS
NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STAFF REGARDING THE ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTIFICATIONWednesday, 25 May 2011 05:51 | Written by Mark Benz | |
School: Air Force Academy High School Date: May 24, 2011 This is to notify you in accordance with Illinois and Federal Asbestos Regulations, that a copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available at each school during school hours by appointment. Requests to review the Asbestos Management Plan must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Also please be advised that CPS conducts asbestos inspections of all schools every three years. The last inspection was completed in 2010. Asbestos surveillances are conducted every six months. A copy of this notice is being sent home by each student and is also being posted on our schools’ web site at afahs.org. Thank you for your time and attention. AFAHS No Parent Left Behind Program (NPLB)Friday, 03 September 2010 13:38 | Written by Mark Benz | |
AFAHS No Parent Left Behind Program (NPLB)
It truly takes a village to educate a child. As partners in the educational process we truly need parents actively engaged in their child's education. Any parent(s)/guardian(s) with a cadet attending the AFAHS will be asked to accomplish 20 hours of volunteer service at the school per year under our No Parent Left Behind Program. This service may include, but is not limited to, classroom assistance, field trip chaperones, parent meetings, club sponsorship, sports assistance and others, as determined. If you believe you have some unique skill that may contribute to this goal, please let us know. There is a possibility for a reduction in student fees the following year for those who successfully complete the minimum volunteer time. Chicago Public Schools Calendar and DirectoryFriday, 23 July 2010 09:50 | Written by Mark Benz | |
The 2010-11 Chicago Public Schools Calendar and Directory has been released by Chicago Public Schools. The District-wide Parent Friendly Calendar of Important Dates serves as one of the District's most used communication tools, promoting involvement between parents and staff.
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Upcoming Events
- Visit by OSD Representative
May 21, 2012 (14:00 - 14:45)Cadet staff will brief visiting OSD representative on school and JROTC mission. - High School Investigation Day
May 22, 2012 (All Day)Details TBA - NATO Exhibit at Pritzker Military Library
May 22, 2012 (08:00 - 12:00)Model UN cadets with permission slips will visit the Pritzker Military Library to learn more about NATO. - CAP Meeting
May 22, 2012 (17:00 - 19:00) - Schoolwide Assembly - Awards Program
May 25, 2012 (12:30 - 14:30) - Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2012 (All Day) - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 28, 2012 (All Day) - CAP Meeting
May 29, 2012 (17:00 - 19:00)
- Parent Appreciation Stepper Set
June 01, 2012 (18:00 - 22:00) - Team Handball Tournament?
June 02, 2012 (08:00 - 13:00)Details TBA