Miami Palmetto Senior High School Senior Orientation Fall

Miami Palmetto Senior High School Senior Orientation Fall 2018

Administrative Team 201819 Principal: Victoria Dobbs Assistant Principals: Daniel Barreras Vivian Delvalle Tierney Hunter Jesus Tellechea Karina Cahill –on leave

Student Behavior • Code of Student Conduct (in agenda book) • Indoor/Outdoor Suspensions = no participation in school activities/sports • Consequences will also include: – Detentions, indoor suspension, success center & expulsion

School Dress Code • • Review of Dress Code with students. KEY – ADHERE TO MDCPS DRESS CODE! ID Policy ALL students must be in compliance with the Dress Code Policy!

School Dress Code Unacceptable: Not Pictured: • • Bare Back Shirts Clothing with offensive material pictured/ mentioned Rips on jeans above knee Headwear (hats/ hoods) Exposed Underware Bedroom Slippers Metal cleats on shoes/ clothes

School Dress Code Acceptable:

Absences/Tardies… • Excessive Absences/Tardies = result in NO ACTIVITIES/SPORTS • Remember 10/20 Rule for Athletes/Performers/Competitors/Activities • 10 absences (excused or unexcused) • 20 tardies to school = DONE! • Detentions!

Absences/Tardies… • Keep copies of any documentation you submit to the Attendance Office. • If you need to appeal, you will have to RESUBMIT documentation to the District that we cannot find for you! • Copy and staple admits and doctor’s notes to dates inside your AGENDA books.

Late Arrival Procedures… • Sign-in at Attendance Office when you enter the building after 7: 20 a. m. • Do not proceed to class without properly getting admit to class from Ms. Mc. Donald. For example: If you miss period 1, but go directly to period 2, you will be marked absent for the day. Your name will also appear on the attendance bulletin as absent and a parent notification will be made automatically. • Remember attendance is taken for homeroom during period 1 indicating whether you are in school or not. ATTENDANCE MOTTO: YOU MISS SCHOOL-YOU MISS OUT!

Transportation • • • Qualifications for School Bus Ride only your assigned Bus Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures Student & Parent Parking Riding a bus is a Privilege… not a Right! Disciplinary Action

Honor Council • Review policy. • Academic Misconduct – See definition • Made up students and Honor Council Sponsor. • Consequences for first, second and third offense. • One chance in your four years. • Will be reported to clubs.

Athletics • Available Sports • See Mr. Batten during lunch or right after school • Requirements • Sportsmanship

Free & Reduced Lunch Applications • http: //nutrition. dadeschools. net/ • Applications must be submitted online • No paper applications will be given, see Mr. Hunter if unable to access internet from home… Room 600 • Internet submission… instant! • Paper submission… 2 weeks! • Benefits extend beyond meals.

Student Activities • How to join a club: – Look on School website under activities – Make list of top choices – September 13: Activities Fair – GYM – both lunches/ during English classes – Visit top choices at fair – Attend their next meeting – Become an active member

Club/ Performing Group Information • How do I start a club on campus? • Is there transportation for after school practice/ club meetings? • How do I join a club? • Where is the activities office? • What is an Equal Access Group?

Student Activities… • Stay informed by using: – Panther Update – School Website – Social Media • Attend school events: – Homecoming Week: October 8 - 13 – Sporting Events – Shows • Be active! • Become a homeroom representative. • Stop by the Activities Office

Student Activities Social Media: • Twitter: – @palmetto. SHS – @mpshactivities • Instagram: – @palmetto. SHS – @mpshactivities – @mpsh 2019 – Text “Ben’s remind” – Text “Guidance Remind” – Text “senior remind”

Looking Ahead… • Senior Parent Night: TONIGHT! 6: 30 pm • Senior Bonding during PSAT: October 10 – Paint your parking space: reserved parking! • Magazine Drive begins November want to save some $$ on Senior Year? • Financial Aid Night: October 1: 6: 30 pm

Looking Ahead… • • Cap and Gown Sales January 16 -17 Senior Picnic Sales February 4 -7 Grad Bash Sales January 23 and 24 Senior Picnic TBA Grad Bash TBA Prom April 26 Graduation: sooner than you think…

Miami Palmetto Senior High Student Services Department Nelson Diaz, Secretary Counselors: Elizabeth Barrios, (B-D) Cheryl Concepcion, (K-O) Angela King, (T-Z, A) Lisa Mallard, (P-S) Amanda Pinero-Trombly, (E-J) & Department Chairperson Harry Nerenberg, College Counselor

Our Purpose: Our Student Services Department is designed to assist students in their educational, personal/social, and post high school development. By working with our students, teachers, parents, administrators, and staff, we set out to enhance and support the learning community that is Miami Palmetto Senior High —home of the Panthers! How can we help? . . . transitioning, self-awareness, goals, making healthy choices, accepting responsibilities, managing conflicts, decision-making, coping with loss/grief, self-harming behaviors, resiliency, wellness & mental health…just to name a few.

Graduation Requirements: Diploma Options: 24 Credits—Scholars, Merit, Standard Diploma (or) 18 Credits Assessments: Algebra I EOC & 10 th Grade FSA ELA Academic Credits: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies Fine Art credit Personal Fitness half credit, & Physical Education half credit or Waiver Electives—to include Foreign Language for college entrance FLVS--online course or Industry Certification Community Service Project GPA: 2. 00 Minimum Un-weighted

Things to Know: The Student Services Department is located in the Attendace Office. We are available to meet with you via appointments scheduled through Mr. Diaz—before school, during lunch times, or after school). Parents should call or email for appointments. You may schedule an appointment starting the week of September 4 th. The best way to reach us is through email. We are here to help, answer questions, guide, “counsel” and facilitate the high school journey! Let us get to know you!

Have a Successful Year! • • Get involved! Study! Make the right choices! Use your AGENDA BOOKS!