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Miami Coral Park Senior High School Home of the Rams Student Orientation 2020 -2021

Principal’s Welcome and Introductions Mr. Scott Weiner Principal Dr. Gabriel Canales 9 th Grade & 11 th A-M Ms. Zakia Garner 10 th Grade & 11 th N-Z Ms. Yvette Sanchez 12 th Grade & ESE

MCPSHS Leaders • Maria Barrial-Lead Counselor • Emilio Condis-Athletic Director • Carla Hernandez-Activities Director • Richard Martinez-Magnet Lead Teacher • Christine Mederos-CAP Advisor • Janet Stratton-Test Chair

Opening of School Phase 1

First day of school • Miami Coral Park High School will commence virtual classes on August 31, 2020 • Virtual classes will be from 8: 303: 30.

Uniforms- must be worn during virtual class • Polos- Navy, White, or Yellow • Miami Coral Park Spirit/Club Shirts

Arrive to class on time Wear a uniform top Camera must be on for attendance Leave the mic on mute, unless told otherwise Sit at a table/desk Make sure the room is well lit Have an appropriate background

§ While enrolled in My School Online, students are expected to § Log into live sessions with their teachers each and every scheduled school day, § Attend online class as scheduled § Be prepared to start online classes on time; and § Demonstrate appropriate digital citizenship behavior while online

§ MSO School Attendance (Attendance for the Day) § Daily school attendance will be taken every scheduled school day during the students first class of the day by his/her classroom teacher. Students are to be counted in attendance to school only if they attend the online class. § Tardy: A student is considered tardy to school if the student is not present at the moment the attendance is taken for the first class assigned. § Class attendance: Students will be counted in attendance to class if they log into their teacher’s live sessions. Students must enable the camera function on their computers so that the teacher can identify them and take attendance.

PROCEDURES FOR PARENTS TO SUBMIT AN EXCUSED ADMIT/NOTE TO SCHOOL § Absences shall be reported to the student’s enrolled school by the parent/legal guardian no later than five (5) days from the date of the absence.

§ VIA Email: Parents can send an email to 7271 attendance@dadeschools. net § The email must include: § 1. Students Full Name § 2. MDCPS ID Number § Date of absence § Reason for absence The email subject line should read “Excused Admit”

3 WAYS FOR A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN TO SUBMIT AN ADMIT (CONT. ) § Via the Parent Portal or Mobile APP § A link will be available in the Parent Portal and MDCPS mobile app for parents to submit admits directly to the school. You will be able to attach documentation. • In Person Parents who wish to submit documentation in person may do so at the school’s attendance office. * Failure to report and explain the absence shall result in an unexcused absence.

ABSENCES § Excused Absences § Unexcused Absences § Student Illness § Medical Appointment § Death in the family § Religious holiday § School sponsored event (i. e. fieldtrip) § Subpoena § Any absence deemed appropriate by the principal. § Vacations § Caring for younger siblings § Illness of others § Immunizations

PARENT PIN DRIVE THRU Parent PINS will be available for pick up Thursday from 12: 00 p. m. 3: 00 p. m. in the parking garage located off of 89 th court

§ Parent Involvement § Parent Portal § Lunch Application § Grades § Attendance § Contact Information Ms. Ana Sosa, Community Involvement Specialist: 305 -226 -6565

§ Tuesday & Thursday from 4: 00 pm – 6: 00 pm , starting September 1, 2020 § On Tuesdays, 3 breakfast meals and 3 lunch meals will be distributed per student. § On Thursdays, 2 breakfast meals and 2 lunch meals will be distributed per student.

§ https: //freeandreducedmealapp. dadeschools. net § Other benefits such as vouchers for SAT/ACT, school funding § Applying on the website saves time, results in quicker processing, and offers online assistance. § School site assistance to complete the applications will be available daily.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS PHYSICAL § Navy blue, white or gold polo style shirts. SCHOOL § Spirit t-shirts § Navy blue or khaki pants. § Navy blue, gold, white or grey outerwear. § Closed shoes; no sandals or open heels. § No hats/caps or other headwear is allowed. § No hooded sweatshirts (hoodies). § Face Coverings are required at all times. Student Council will be selling spirit shirts in the activities office for $10. 00 and $15. 00

§ Progressive Discipline Plan. § Student Code of Conduct located on our website. § www. mcpshs. net DISCIPLI NE § Administrative Assignments. § Alternatives to Suspension. § Including but not limited to afterschool and Saturday detentions.

§ Restricted Access to Building § Single Entry Point § Bathroom Checks § Emergency Safety Drills § Miami Dade School Police on Campus § Security Monitors

STUDENT ID BADGES • Must be worn and visible at all times • $2. 00 fee for reprinting ID badge Miami Coral Park lanyards will be sold in the Activities Office for $2. 00

STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTME NT COUNSELO R GRADE LEVEL DISTRIBUTI ON § Ms. Daphne Bidot § Ms. Anabella Arana § Mr. Yasel Ferrer § Ms. Maria Barrial § Ms. Vivian Pedroso 9 th 10 th & Magnet 11 th 12 th ESE § Ms. Christine Mederos CAP Advisor

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTME NT § 4 ENGLISH § 4 MATH § 3 SCIENCE § 3 SOCIAL STUDIES § 1 FINE ART/PERFORMING §½ PERSONAL FITNESS §½ PHYSICAL EDUCATION § 8 Electives ART 24 CREDITS TOTAL

§ Everyone must take a Florida Virtual School course. § Passing score on the English / Language Arts Assessment. ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMEN TS § Passing Score on Algebra 1 EOC § Participation in all EOC assessments including Biology, Geometry, U. S. History. This will count for 30% of the final grade. § Minimum 2. 0 GPA. § 30 Community Service Hours.

Ms. Janet Stratton – Test Chair Email: jmantecon@dadeschools. net

§ *Testing windows are subject to change* § Subject Specific Unit Assessment dates are forth coming § Testing tickets required for admission § Required materials for testing: § Earbuds § Pencils § Erasers

WELCOME TO OUR MAGNET STUDENTS @ MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL “The Magnet is a preparatory program within the traditional high school. ” Magnet Lead Teacher Mr. Richard Martinez

§ Biomedical § Anatomy & Physiology Honors (M 52) § Principles of Biomedical Science (M 53) Curriculum § Engineering & Robotics: th for 9 Physics 1 (MO 1) Technical Design 1 (M 31) graders by Academy: § Architecture Technical Design 1 (M 31) § § Digital Design 1 (T 51) § Construction § Building Trades 1 (M 21) v This would be in addition to the core courses: Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science/History

Taking Dual Enrollment (DE) courses in which you receive credit for high school and college. Taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college credit. Internships Biomedical & Engineering students attending Florida International University (FIU) Junior & Senior years.

College Assistance Program (CAP) Advisor Welcome RAMS to the 2020 -2021 Schoolyear! Click the links to learn about: • GPA- (Every grade counts for GPA!) • SCOIR- https: //app. scoir. com/signin • SAT- https: //www. collegeboard. org/ • ACT- http: //www. act. org/ How to Pay for College? • FAFSA - https: //studentaid. gov/h/apply- for-aid/fafsa • Bright Futures https: //www. floridastudentfinancialaidsg. org/SAPPRFILE/SAPP RFILE Contact Information for Ms. Mederos Ms. Christine Mederos, CAP Advisor • Room #: 190 R • Phone: 305 -226 -6565, ext. 2269 • E-mail: mederosc@dadeschools. net • Instagram: @cpcapcorner • Twitter: @Cpcapoffice **ZOOM appointments can be made through the SCOIR platform. **

STUDENT ACTIVITIES Ms. Carla Hernandez, Activities Director Cmhernandez@dadeschools. net Room 190 S x 2237 Types of Clubs: Service Clubs – Serve the school and community Interest Clubs – Individual interests Honor Societies – Academic excellence Students who wish to participate in school activities and athletics must NOT accumulate 10 or more absences (excused/unexcused), 20 days tardy/excused early, and/or 6 or more suspensions. GET INVOLVED & BE ACTIVE

Interest & Other Clubs 5, 000 Role Models, Mr. Fred Nixon – Rm. 279 238642@dadeschools. net ASL, Mr. Frank Sanchez-Rm. 4205 fsanchez@dadeschools. net Best Buddies, Ms. Evelys Cruz- Rm. 230 evelyscruz@dadeschools. net Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Ms. Maytee Rodriguez –mayteerodriguez@dadeschools. net Future Educators of America (FEA), Ms. Maytee Rodriguez – Rm. 4221 mayteerodriguez@dadeschools. net Gay-Straight Alliance, Mr. Frank Sanchez – Rm. 4205 fsanchez@dadeschools. net HIP, Ms. Carol Garcia– Rm. 282 fsanchez@dadeschools. net Key Club International-TBA Rams that Code, Mr. Juan Rodriguez- Rm. 4325 jrodriguez 68@dadeschools. net Silver Knight Mentoring, Ms. Bernice Sheldon -Rm. 4213 bsheldon@dadeschools. net Technology Student Association (ACE & RAM Tech), Mr. Charlie De la Hoz – Rm. 4321 cdelahoz@dadeschools. net Women of Tomorrow, Ms. Latanya Johnson – Rm. 4231 ljohnson 1@dadeschools. net Yearbook, Ms. Marissa Huguet – Rm. 4206 mhuguet@dadeschools. net Honors Societies French Honor Society Ms. Blanca Silva- Rm. 252 blancasilva@dadeschools. net HOSA, Mr. Eduardo Diaz-Rm. 6213 eduardodiaz@dadeschools. net International Thespian Honor Society, Ms. Leia Cole-Rm. 4258 leiacole@dadeschools. net Math Honor Society Ms. Leticia Cruz -Rm 4309 cruz@dadeschools. net National English Honor Society, TBA National Honor Society (NHS), Ms. Latanya Johnson – Rm. 4234 ljohnson 1@dadeschools. net National Speech & Debate Association, Mr. Danny Carratala- Rm. 6601/4209 dcarratala@dadeschools. net Science Honor Society, Mr. Ricardo Markland- Rm. 6212 rck 0207@dadeschools. net Social Studies Honor Society, Mr. Frank Sanchez- Rm. 4205 fsanchez@dadeschools. net Spanish Honor Society, Ms. Sonia Hernandez-Rm. 222 soniahernandez@dadeschools. net

Performing Groups Band of Gold, Mr. Aramis Gonzalez – Rm. 4263 ahgonzalez@dadeschools. net Cheerleaders, Ms. Carol Garcia- Rm. 282 fsanchez@dadeschools. net Chorus, Mr. Dionisio Martinez – Rm. 4266 dionisiomartinez@dadeschools. net Dance, Ms. Marcie Levy – Rm. 4270 marcielevy@dadeschools. net JROTC Color Guard & Drill Teams, Major Somnuk-Rm. 189 wsomnuk@dadeschools. net Theatre, Ms. Leia Cole – Rm. 4258 leiacole@dadeschools. net Student Government Student Council, Ms. Carla Hernandez– Rm. 190 S cmhernandez@dadeschools. net Equal Access Clubs Mr. Ricardo Markland- Rm. 6212 rck 0207@dadeschools. net Class Councils Freshmen Class (c/o 2024)- Ms. Janet Stratton- Rm. 6106 (Media Center) jmantecon@dadeschools. net Sophomore Class (c/o 2023)- Ms. Shannon Portuondo- Rm. 6206 sportuondo@dadeschools. net Junior Class (c/o 2022)- Ms. Marissa Huguet – Rm. 4206 mhuguet@dadeschools. net Senior Class (c/o 2021)- Ms. Latanya Johnson- Rm. 4231 ljohnson 1@dadeschools. net Please feel free to email the club sponsor for more information but remember that you will NOT BE ABLE to join until after CLUB RUSH!!!!

VIRTUAL CLUB RUSH WED. , SEPTEMBER 30 TH & THURS. , OCTOBER 1 ST VIA ZOOM; MORE INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING VIA STUDENT EMAIL FRESHMEN BOARD- Class of 2024 Sponsor: Ms. Janet Stratton Email: jmantecon@dadeschools. net Class officer elections will be held after October 19 th

Miami Coral Park Senior High School Webpage: www. mcpshs. net Instagram: @miamicoralpark Twitter: @Coral. Park. Rams Used for school wide messages via email or phone

Miami Coral Park High School Athletics Mr. Emilio Condis, Athletic Director Juan Carnicero, Business Manager

SPORTS OFFERED FALL (August) SPRING (January) § CROSS COUNTRY-Boys/Girls § FOOTBALL – Boys § GOLF – Boys/Girls § VOLLEYBALL – Girls § BOWLING-Boys/Girls WINTER (October) § BASKETBALL - Boys/Girls § SOCCER – Boys/Girls § WRESTLING - Boys • • • BADMINTON - Boys/Girls BASEBALL – Boys FLAG FOOTBALL- Girls SOFTBALL – Girls TRACK - Boys/Girls VOLLEYBALL - Boys

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION § GPA – 2. 0 or higher. § ACADEMICS COME FIRST! § Physical Examination yearly – use MDCPS form § Insurance – School and Football. § Birth Certificate (original). § Attendance: § Absences (excused/unexcused) § 9 max (10 th absence = ineligible) § Tardy/excused early § 19 max ( 20 th tardy = ineligible) § Suspensions § 5 max (6 th day of suspension = ineligible)

§Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 31.