WEEKLY REBEL ROUND UP 3.5

In service of scholars,

Brian Evans
Principal

Winter is the season where progress is built.

It’s not always the easiest part of the year, but it’s one of the most important. Showing up to class, staying focused, completing assignments, and asking for help now are the habits that lead to success later. The effort you put in during the winter months shows up in the spring—when grades improve, credits add up, and goals start to feel within reach.

Stay consistent.

Stay locked in.

The work you do now is preparing you for what comes next.

In service of scholars,

Brian Evans
Principal

On Saturday, John Adams hosted the School Choice Fair for all CMSD elementary and high schools. BIG UPS to Ms. Spoon-Hector, Ms. Chapman, and Mr. Mcclure for volunteering their time alongside Mr. Evans, Ms. Crum, and Mr. Rea. Several future Rebels visited our table. Next Saturday's School Choice Fair will be at Max Hays High School from 10am to 2pm for any staff or students who would like to volunteer.

Hi NWEA Proctors,

Thank you for your continued efforts to ensure our students complete their NWEA assessments. Your work and persistence are greatly appreciated.

As a reminder, the NWEA testing window closes on Monday, February 2nd. Keep in mind that inclement weather days may alter the schedule. In order to meet our goal of 95% completion for all students, particularly those who regularly attend school at JACCA, we need to ensure every eligible student finishes their assessment before the window ends.

Please review the table provided in the email, which outlines the students on your roster who are currently marked Suspended or Not Tested:

• Students marked “Suspended” must complete their test on Monday.
  Please plan accordingly to ensure each of these students is tested within the next 3 school days.

• Students marked “Not Tested” must complete their test by Monday, too.
  Please plan accordingly to ensure each of these students is tested within the next 3 school days.

• Students highlighted in red have not been present at school and, therefore, will not be tested during this window.

Your attention to this process is essential. Please organize your testing plan over the next 3 days to ensure full coverage of students who are present and eligible to test.

If you have any questions or need support with scheduling, seating, or testing logistics, please let me or Mr. Norton know.

Thank you again for your continued commitment to our scholars.

Mr. Rea

After attending the required orientation, presenting the proper documentation, and providing parental consent, Azhar'ie, Johnnie, La'Nyia, and Amari have successfully completed on-boarding to begin the journey into Career & Technical Education (CTE) with Early College Early Career at MAGNET and represent John Adams College and Career Academy.

Teachers,

Help set the expectation and culture we expect to see from our students at JACCA. Use the first 5 minutes of the class period to review the 5 steps of What's The Rebel Way? with your students. Then reward the students with REBEL Reward Points for displaying The Rebel Way throughout the period.

Go Rebels!

Rebel Admin

To ensure smooth and safe experiences for our students, please follow these steps when planning field trips:

1. Principal Approval
   Submit trip requests at least 30 days in advance.
   Example: For a March 15 trip, submit by February 13.

2. Permission Slips
   Distribute slips to students two weeks before the trip.
   Example: For March 15, distribute by March 1.

3. Collect Slips
   Gather completed permission slips five school days before the trip.
   Example: For March 15, collect by March 8.

4. Submit Student List
   After collecting slips, send the list of participating students to administration for final approval.

5. Day of Trip
   Email the main office with the final roster so attendance records can be updated.

These steps help us maintain organization and safety while maximizing instructional time. Thank you for your attention to these details and for creating meaningful experiences for our students!

If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to Mr. Evans.

To help our Rebels engage with MINGA, encourage them daily during the 1st period to

1. open Clever and open MINGA
2. enter their own digital hall pass
3. find and monitor their praise and guidance
4. find reward points

Watch these videos to boost your knowledge of MINGA.

Dear Colleagues,

I want to express my gratitude for your dedication in managing student behavior. As we implement after-school detentions, please remember to:

• Provide a brief description in the "Note to Student" box.
• Select the due date carefully; detentions should never be assigned on the same day they are given.
• Best practice suggests allowing students up to the next scheduled detention day on Thursday.
• Minga will automatically notify the parent/guardian.
• Students can view this assignment on their Minga Dashboard.
• After-school Detention Poster in the cafeteria and outside of the RRR and Rea's office list student's names.
• The teacher/supervisor of the ASD on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday will check-in students who arrive on time at 2:35pm via Minga.
• ASD ends at 3:15pm.
• Rebel Admin will monitor the report weekly and begin progressive discipline as needed.

Thank you for your attention to these details to ensure a smooth process.

Best regards,

Rebel Admin

Black History Month, celebrated every February, is a special time to honor the achievements, stories, and important contributions of Black people to American history and culture. It highlights pioneers in science, civil rights, art, and sports who helped shape the world, ensuring their often-overlooked stories are celebrated.

• Origin: It was founded in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," who wanted to ensure Black history was taught in schools.
• Why February? It was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two men who worked to end slavery.
• Official Recognition: President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976.
• Purpose: It is a time for learning, reflection, and inspiration to recognize the importance of diversity.

As part of their unit on The Fear of the "Other," Ms. Price and Mr. Ellenbogen took 11th graders to a photography exhibit at the Maltz Museum. The photographer took a job as a custodian at the Southern border of the US and photographed items that had been seized from immigrants because they were declared 'non-essential.' Students were asked to consider what counts as essential and who gets to decide. They were also asked to write about things - both visible and otherwise - that people carry.

On January 30th, Ms. Castleberry took Mr. Ellenbogen's AP Seminar class to the City Club to hear a forum called, Omaha 360: How One City Reduced Gun Violence by 50 percent. The topic mirrors the kind of research students have to do in AP Seminar - identify a serious issue, research solutions, recommend one, and explain why that solution (like every solution) has limitations. Several of the students had already completed a research assignment on teen violence. All of the students were asked to consider whether what helped in Omaha would help in Cleveland.

Mr. Chunn and Ms. Shepard were well prepared for the sub zero temperature in Cleveland on Friday.

Dear John Adams Teachers,

Thank you for your consistent support in completing the annual Say Yes Survey. Your past participation is greatly appreciated and are a major factor in our success.

The annual Say Yes student survey will begin on Monday, November 17, 2025. As in past years, you are only required to complete surveys for the students in your homeroom class.

To access the Say Yes survey please go to https://cleveland.sytepps.org. Your students I.D and birthday is required to complete the survey.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you

Mr. Farmer

The Athletic Department thrilled to share an exciting initiative with you: the Beyond the Field Leadership and Development Academy. This is designed to help our scholar-athletes discover the leader within themselves and prepare for success in every area of life. A part of the program will be study tables which we will refer to as Training Tables. Training Tables is the athlete's opportunity to succeed academically in coordination with other initiatives that will be shared at a later date. Mr. Rea has made the Training Tables initiative mandatory for all athletic programs across the JACCA. This initiative will begin Monday, November 17, 2025, in room 143 from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.

Our Vision:
Leadership is not just a title—it’s a mindset. Through the academy, Training Tables aims to instill the values of integrity, resilience, and purpose into our scholar-athletes by equipping them to lead confidently in the classroom, on the field, and in their communities.

Why It Matters:
Every scholar-athlete has untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Together, we can create an environment where leadership is cultivated, character is strengthened, and goals are accomplished with courage.

How You Can Make a Difference:

• We Encourage Participation: Share this opportunity with your peers and encourage them to join.

• Be a Voice of Impact: Volunteer as a tutor, mentor, or support staff member to support our scholar-athletes achieve positive outcomes throughout the school year.

• Collaborate: Share your ideas and feedback to help shape a program that truly transforms the lives of our scholar-athletes.

Upcoming & Past Kickoff Events:

• November 4: Coaches' Information Session – Coaches received an overview of the program and its impact on our scholar-athletes and school community.

• November 12: First home scrimmage for the girls basketball team, 5:00 PM

• November 13: First away scrimmage for the boys basketball team, TBD

• November 17/19: Scholar-athletes begin their training table sessions from 2:45-3:30 in room 143 – Help us spread the word and encourage attendance.

If you’re ready to help us build leaders who will change our school community, please reach out to Coach Gibson at jarvisgibsonfoundation@gmail.com or visit us in room 143. Let’s work together to ensure our scholar-athletes don’t just succeed—they lead.

Thank you for your commitment to empowering our students. The future starts at JACCA, and it begins with our LEADERSHIP.

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge." – Simon Sinek

Best regards,
Jarvis Gibson Sr.
Beyond the Field Leadership & Development Academy
Head Coach Varsity Football
John Adams College & Career Academy

Email: info@johnadamscca.org
Website: www.clevelandmetroschools.org/jacca
Location: John Adams College & Career Academy, Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Cleveland, OH, USA
Phone: (216) 838-4050
Facebook: facebook.com/JohnAdamsCCA