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PPCHS ORIENTATION 9 th Grade and New to Charter Families 2013-2014

PPCHS ORIENTATION 9 th Grade and New to Charter Families 2013-2014. Mission Statement. The Pembroke Pines Charter Community will provide a challenging educational foundation to prepare students for college success and responsible citizenship. Administrative Staff. Grade 9 – Ms. Debra Tabie

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PPCHS ORIENTATION 9 th Grade and New to Charter Families 2013-2014

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  1. PPCHS ORIENTATION9thGradeand New to Charter Families2013-2014

  2. Mission Statement • The Pembroke Pines Charter Community will provide a challenging educational foundation to prepare students for college success and responsible citizenship.

  3. Administrative Staff • Grade 9 – Ms. Debra Tabie • Grade 10 – Mr. Steve Bruns • Grade 11 –Ms. Robin Battle • Grade 12 – Ms. Jennifer Diaz • Admin Support – Ms. Alma Llanos • Guidance Director – Ms. Anne Thomas • Principal – Mr. Peter Bayer

  4. Important Information • Today’s information available on-line at hs.pinescharter.net Parents Orientation 2013-14 Packet • Breakout Centers • Lunch numbers (Cafeteria) • Transportation Information (Cafeteria) • Open House - Thursday, August 22nd 6:00 – 8:00 PM

  5. Attendance & Tardy Policies • “Pattern of Non-Attendance” • Complete policy available on line • Attendance desk – 954- 538-3700 prompt #2, press 1 • No sign out between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. unless it’s an emergency situation • Avoid lunch time sign-outs

  6. Discipline & Behavior • School Board of Broward County Code of Student Conduct • “Parents and students, in August, the 2013-14 Code of Student Conduct Handbook will be posted on the Broward Schools Web site at http://www.browardschools.com/index.aspunder the Additional Information tab for the Code Goes Green.It will also be posted on the Pembroke Pines Charter School website at hs.pinescharter.net under Info.

  7. No use of personal technology or cell phones permitted during class time. • After-School detentions – Mondays and Wednesdays - 2:10 – 3:10 PM Cafeteria • Saturday School - once a month – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  8. Uniform Policy • Undershirts – white, black, grey and burgundy ONLY. • Outerwear – jackets, sweatshirts plain or with PPCHS emblem • Shoes – No slippers, sandals, flip-flops or backless shoes • Must have a student ID at all times • No hats, hoods or head coverings • PE/HOPE classes-mandatory PE Uniform

  9. Guidance Staff 2013-2014 • Grade 9 – Ms. Anne Thomas • Grade 10 – Ms. Jennifer Buonomo • Grade 11 – Ms. Idania Perez • Grade 12 – Mr. Tracy Greenbaum • College Advisor – Mr. Tracy Greenbaum • ESE Specialist – Mrs. Dana Ostendorf • Director – Ms. Anne Thomas

  10. Schedules • Alpha lists posted 1st day of school with 1st hour building & room • Lunch A or B is determined by 4thhour “A” before 4th hr. “B” after 4th hr. • NO SCHEDULE CHANGES for teachers, lunch periods, friends, enemies “or frenemies” • Jupitergrades.net (2nd or 3rd week of school • Tutoring schedules-mid September

  11. 9th Grade Summer Reading! The initial 9th grade summer reading book “They Stood Alone” has been backordered by the publishing company. English I students may read Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” English I Honors students “The Book Thief” only have to complete this text. PPCHS Website is updated with this info.

  12. Parent Volunteer Hours • 30 hours per school year • Many ways to earn hours: • Saturday Workshop series • Open House – Thursday, August 22nd 6:00 PM • Annual Spring Golf Tournament • Donations • Can purchase up to 20 hours • Today=4 hours • HS Parent Vol. Contact – Ms. Alicia Torres atorres@pinescharter.net

  13. Cafeteria • Breakfast and lunch served daily • Breakfast = $1.75 • Lunch = $2.60 • Lunch numbers used • *If you are a rising student from our charter campuses, use the same number, only stop by cafeteria if you want to prepay into the account www.mypaymentsplus.com to pay online

  14. Website • hs.pinescharter.net • School calendar • Cafeteria menu • CHAT newspaper • Clubs and activities • Announcements • 2013-14 PPCHS Parent-Student Handbook • Broward County Schools Code of Conduct • Today’s information

  15. Student Activities • Clubs – complete list with descriptions available on-line • All varsity athletes must have a cumulative 2.0 unweighted GPA and pass a physical exam from your physician. Physical forms must be completed and returned to the coach prior to participation. Physical exam forms are located online at http://hs.pinescharter.net/athletics

  16. Transportation • “Transportation Authority” • 954-364-4790 • Will meet today in Cafeteria

  17. Student Drop Off/Pick Up • 3 Locations • Front of Administration Bldg. • (Exits West on Sheridan Street only) • East side of Library/BCC • Can go East on Sheridan St. @ Jaguar Way • Student Parking Lot (Enter at your own risk ) • NO drop off or pick up in front of FIU or in the Bus Loop for safety reasons • No sign out between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. unless it’s an emergency situation. *Avoid lunch time sign out too.

  18. Athletics • Athletic Director - Mr. Steve Bruns sbruns@pinescharter.net 954-538-3700 • Asst. Athletic Director -Mr. Anthony Kelly akelly@ppines.com Athletic Office - 954-538-3725

  19. Breakout Locations • Transportation Cafeteria • Lunch numbers Cafeteria

  20. Go Jags!

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