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Somerset Academy Charter

High School Orientation 2014-2015. Somerset Academy Charter. Staff . Bernardo Montero, Principal Walkiria Soberon, Vice Principal Cristina Camus, Assistant Principal Christine Stewart, Lead Teacher/Activities Director Jonele Estomba , 9-12 th (A-K) Julia Muñoz, 9-12 th (L-Z)

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Somerset Academy Charter

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  1. High School Orientation 2014-2015 Somerset Academy Charter

  2. Staff • Bernardo Montero, Principal • Walkiria Soberon, Vice Principal • Cristina Camus, Assistant Principal • Christine Stewart, Lead Teacher/Activities Director • Jonele Estomba, 9-12th (A-K) • Julia Muñoz, 9-12th (L-Z) • Erin Pierce, BRACE • Ovidio Sotomayor, Dean of Discipline

  3. Charter Schools • What is a charter school? • Independent public schools of choice created on the basis of an agreement between a group of school organizers (Academica) and a sponsoring body (Broward County Public Schools). They are among the fastest growing educational choice options for students in Florida since the first five charter schools were opened in 1996. Charter schools have grown from 5 to over 400 schools with a total enrollment over 137,000 students.

  4. Curriculum • 7 period model- A/B Schedule • 90 minutes of instruction • Summer Reading • Somerset Arts Conservatory • Academic Rigor • Advanced Placement Courses • Dual Enrollment

  5. Monitoring Academic Progress • Progress/Interim Reports are issued at the halfway mark of the grading period. • Report Cards are issued at the end of each grading period. • Parents can check website for access to the grade book in order to monitor daily progress. • Tutoring

  6. www.somersetacademy.com • All teachers have email-teacher syllabi and assignments • School Calendar • Pinnacle-online grade book • Virtual Counselor • PTSO/SAC • Online Payments

  7. Testing Calendar Dates • Mid-Terms – December 12-17, 2014 • FSA Writing –March 2 – 13, 2015 • FSA Reading, Math, Science – April 13 - May 8, 2015 • AP: May 5, 2014 – May 15, 2015 • EOC State Exam for Algebra, Biology, Geometry, Civics, US History: April 20 - May 22, 2015 • Senior Finals: May 1 – 15, 2015 • Final Exams: May 29 – June 3, 2015

  8. College Prep • SAT Online Classes • SAT Prep Classes • SAT/ACT Testing Site • Dual Enrollment Classes • AP classes

  9. Attendance/Tardies • A pattern of non-attendance is established when the student has missed 5 days (excused or unexcused). • May be accumulated by tardiness, early sign-outs, or daily absences • Once a pattern of non-attendance has been established, a formal meeting will be held with SARC to eliminate the pattern. F.S. 1003.24 • Compulsory Attendance • F.S. 1003.21. The School Attendance Review Committee will target 5 excused or unexcused absences and excessive absences. • Ages 6-16

  10. Consequences • Schools are required to collaborate with local and state agencies that are involved in truancy prevention, intervention, and judicial action. • Collaborative Problem Solving Team • No grade for course • Unable to apply and obtain a Florida Driver’s License • Academic/Attendance Contract- violation will jeopardize re-enrollment.

  11. Excused Absences • Illness of student; • Illness of immediate family member; • Death in the family; • Religious holidays of the student’s own faith; • Required court appearance/subpoena; • Scheduled medical/dental appointment. • Please try your best to schedule medical appointments outside of instructional time. Please note the school requires proper documentation!

  12. Tardiness/Early Sign-out • Tardiness/early sign-out is disruptive to the learning environment and can have a negative impact on student achievement. • No students shall be released within the final 30 minutes of school. • Traffic Issues

  13. Returning to School • Students have two days to make up assignments. • Students who are externally suspended cannot make up assignments unless student participates in an alternative suspension program. • Students should bring a note to school to excuse the absence. This note is to be handed to the attendance clerk in the main office.

  14. Food Service • Our campus is equipped with two cafeterias. Le Cafe offers a wide assortment of food choices such as wings or ice cream, while the Panther Zone provides the students with a well balanced lunch aligned to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) standards. Prices: Breakfast- $2.50 Lunch- $3.50 • Free and reduced lunches are available for qualified individuals for purchases made in the Panther Zone.

  15. Transportation • Several private providers provide transportation to our school. We highly encourage you contract transportation services from Broward County approved vendors. Contact school office for more information. • Traffic safety – please comply with staff directions and traffic safety • Reduced Speed Limit and No Cell Phone Use • The City has installed a sign that states “Parking for Park Facilities Only” at Rose Price Park. They will close the parking lot from 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. to all but park patrons. Parents will not be able to use the facility to park or create “car lines”. • Student Parking is SOLD OUT for this school year.

  16. School Activities • Public Calendar Online • School Functions and Activities • Clubs/Organizations • 35 Clubs/Honor Societies • Athletics • 14 Sports, Athletic Fees Apply, Physical Required to Participate • Parent Volunteer Hours • 30 hours or $120 family contribution ($4 = 1 hour)

  17. Guidance • Social/emotional, academic, and career planning. • Individual, small, and large group counseling. • Character Education • Virtual Counselor • Anti-Bullying policy • Parent Forums

  18. Graduation Requirements • Total of 24 credits needed for graduation • Must complete 40 hours of community service • All high school students must pass the Reading sections of the FCAT, FSA and end of course exams (EOC). • All incoming 9th grade students are required to take one online class before graduating.

  19. BRACE Advisor • 9-12th Grade • College Applications • Scholarships • Career Assessments • Resumes/Mock Interviewing • College Tour: October 29th – 31st • $395 (total amount) • $100 deposit by August 29th • UF, FSU, UCF, USF, FGCU • 2.5 GPA, Limited Space

  20. Code of Student ConductStudent/Parent Handbook • Code of Excellence • Dress code-uniform policy • Progressive Disciplinary Plan • Verbal Warning-parent contact • Detentions • Suspensions- indoor, outdoor, expelled, Academic Behavior and Attendance contract, dismissed by the governing board of Somerset Academy. • Electronic Devices • Will be available on-line (main page on website) • Signed paperwork needs to be returned to Homeroom period teacher by August 22nd

  21. Schedules • There will be a Homeroom period this upcoming school year. Homeroom assignments will be posted on our web-site Thursday evening, August 14th. • Schedules will be available during Homeroom on Monday morning, August 18th. • Last day to request a schedule change is August 22nd. May take up to 2 weeks to process.

  22. Bell Schedule

  23. THE END See you Monday, August 18th! Any questions?

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