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Congratulations on being part of the Scholars Academy! This comprehensive guide provides essential information on requirements, courses, school policies, and tips for success. Make the most of your high school journey starting from day one!
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SCHOLARS ACADEMY Orientation Congratulations! Coordinator: Sylvia Carro
WELCOME! • Ms. Carro: Scholars Academy Coordinator • Dr Rodriguez: Principal • Dr. Cespedes: AP for Scholars Academy • Mr. Rodriguez: IB Coordinator • Ms. Williams: Scholars Counselor • Mrs. Sahwell: CAP Advisor • Scholars Student Board Scholars/IB Office—Room 708 305-532-4515 ext. 2708 sacarro@dadeschools.net
We Are a Uniform School • Please purchase your uniforms from the school store • PTSA Rocks-Join • Must wear your ID
Prerequisites for Scholars Academy • Algebra I Honors Completed/Geometry • Physical Science and Bio Completed • EOC for both classes strongly encouraged to be complete before you enter Beach High. • If you have NOT taken or PASSED an EOC in Algebra I or Geometry you MUST see me to set up after school tutoring. • Must maintain your 3.0 unweighted GPA during the 4 years of High School
Paperwork Needed: • Contract Form– Must have completed; it is in your packet. Parent signature required. AP Contract Included • Make sure you CAREFULLY check your schedule TODAY. If you are missing a class, are scheduled in a class you have already passed, or have questions regarding requirements see ME and Ms WILLIAMS after the tour. • Schedule for next year – Read over your schedule CAREFULLY!! Make sure you are scheduled to take the REQUIRED classes for Scholars. PRE-IB is a must
What Highly Selective Institutions Recommend: • SA students should strongly consider taking the most rigorous courses in all core areas. • Stats, Calculus and Physics are highly recommended and required for STEAM • We are an AP and IB school. • Show how you “stand out” in leadership and community service • Test scores are important • College writing ability and character qualities are predicted from your essay
QUIZ:Scholars Academy AP Classes Requirements • How many AP classes must you take in your Freshman year and which? • How many AP classes must you take in your Sophomore year and which? • What GPA must you maintain to remain within the Scholars Academy? • What room do you go to if you have a schedule or grade issue? • When is lunch?
Scholars Academy Requirements: • Must take English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language all 4 years, regardless of FLVS or summer classes • Must complete Math through PreCalculus • Must take a minimum of 1 AP class in 9th grade (AP World History) • Must take a minimum of 2 AP class in 10th grade (AP English Lang and AP European History) • Must take a minimum of 3 AP classes in each of the 11th and 12th grades • 3 AP Classes suggested for Senior Year • 100 Community Hours by the end of Senior year • IB Diploma students meet the requirements
Community Hours: • You need a minimum of 100 community hours to obtain the Scholars Diploma. • Do not wait until your Senior year to start earning your hours • The school will offer several opportunities to earn community service hours such as donations, volunteering, etc.
Summer Reading Assignment: • Available at the school website student tab. • Must complete the reading and take annotated notes which can be used during the essay writing the first week of school. • Eng. I H and Eng I Honors Gifted Check Website for Reading Assignment • Miami Beach Senior High Schoolwires
School begins at 7:20am and ends at 2:20pm You must wear uniform and ID at all times at MBSH
You are allowed a maximum of 5 absences in a semester course and 10 absences in a year course. Because of block schedule, each day’s absence is actually counted as 2 absences missed!
The uniform includes solid red or gray tops and black, khaki or blue jean pants or slacks; outerwear should be red or white. Electronic devices (BYOD) are allowed for research only at teacher’s discretion.
SCHEDULE: 8 periods spread over even and odd days ODD: 1 7:20 – 9:00 3 9:05 – 10:35 10:40 – 12:10 11:15 – 12:45 12:50 – 2:20 EVEN: 2 7:20 – 9:00 4 9:05 – 10:35 10:40 – 12:10 11:15 – 12:45 12:50 – 2:20 Lunch at 10:40 – 11:10 or 12:15 – 12:45
Scholars Academy students must meet the highest standards of academic integrity. MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH STUDENT HONOR CODE: I affirm that all work I submit is mine alone, and that I will give proper credit to others when I use their words or ideas. I will neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance on any assignment, and I commit myself to academic conduct that will reflect well upon my school, my community and myself at all times. I understand that there are severe penalties for violating this affirmation.
Scholars for Newbies: 101 • Don’t be afraid of getting lost, it happened to all of us. • Ask for help! Older students may seem intimidating but they are there to help you! • Use your resources (counselors, teachers, etc) • Don’t slack off your freshman year, it will be hard to recuperate later on • Teachers want you to succeed, so establish good relationships • Do not take in more than you can handle, especially while you are adjusting to the high school atmosphere • DO NOT Procrastinate !