Open House 2011-2012 807 S.W. 25 th street PH: 305-643-2955 Fax: 305-643-2956

1. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Open House 2011-2012807 S.W. 25th streetPH: 305-643-2955 Fax: 305-643-2956

2. www.ischs.net

3. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

4. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

5. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

6. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

7. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

8. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

9. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

10. Principal - Mr. Rodriguez • Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz • Counselor - Ms. Valdes • Activities Director – Mr. Campbell • Athletics Director - Coach Mitat • Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez • After School Care– Mr. Loira • Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas People you should know

11. Founded in 2004 by the French, Italian, and Spanish consulates in conjunction with Academica Corporation in order to provide a quality education with a focus on cultural studies. • Our High School has been an school in 2004–2005, 2005–2006, 2007–2008, 2009-2010, and expected to be in 2011-2012. • First graduating class in 2008 • Consistently recognized as one of the top 5 public high schools in Miami-Dade Our History

12. Code of Student Conduct/ Cell Phone Policy • All parents should read the code of student conduct posted on the MDCPS website. • We abide by the same code of conduct and consequences as MDCPS. • The link for the Code of Student Conduct is attached: http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/index.htm • Cell Phone/Headphone Policy: If we SEE an electronic device, it will be confiscated and parents will be required to pick it up from the main office after school. This includes at LUNCH TIME! • Cell phones, Ipods, and headphones will not be given back to students under any circumstance. • If a student needs to use the phone, they may use the phone in the main office.

13. Parents/guardians must drop off their students between 7:00am and 7:15am. Students should report to class by 7:25am. Students arriving to school after 7:25am are tardy and will require a pass from the office. When a child is absent, a parent must provide a note to excuse the absence. After five absences, the parent/guardian must provide official documentation regarding the absences. Attendance

14. Bell Schedule Students have an alternating block schedule. A days, students will go to periods 3,5,7, and 8 B days, students will go to periods 2, 4, 6, and 8

15. Parent Volunteer Hours • Parents/Guardians are required to volunteer at least thirty (30) hours per school year at International Studies Charter Middle/High School. • All hours must be completed prior to the last day of the school year. • GRADES 6-11: Failure to complete the 30 hours will result in your child being placed on the waiting list for the following school year and not automatically re-registered. • GRADE 12: In order for students to participate in ANY extracurricular activities, parents must be up to date with their volunteer hours (3 hours per month or equivalent). • For more information about volunteer opportunities please see the school’s website.

16. A catered meal will be available each day for students to purchase. • Parents may pre-pay (cash or check) the meals however they like (daily, weekly, monthly, annually). • Our cafeteria manager, Maria de Armas, will be available from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM or your parents may give you the payment to make at lunch time. • Our menus will be available on our website a month in advance. • Students may also bring their own food or make purchases from the vending machines. • Parents MAY NOT DELIVER food to their children. • If you forget your lunch, you will be able to purchase lunch in the cafeteria. Lunch/Breakfast

17. Uniforms High School Uniforms: Navy Blue Polo with School Logo Striped Rugby Navy Blue and White Shirt White Oxford Shirt Khaki Dickie Pants with School Logo Navy Sweater with School Logo Uniforms may be purchased from All Uniform Wear: 200 NW 27th Avenue (305) 649-2749 Or Uniform POLOS (only) may purchased from the school treasurer, Maria Rodriguez. School T-Shirts and University shirts may be worn on FRIDAYS ONLY!!! This does NOT include PE Shirts.

18. Sports offered for the HS this year: • Bowling • Girls & Boys Volleyball • JV Boys & Girls Basketball • Boys & Girls Soccer • Boys Flag football • Boys & Girls Tennis Athletics • In order to participate in any sport, students will need : • Insurance • Physical • Parent Consent Form • You may assess these forms through our website.

19. Clubs offered this year: • French, Spanish, and Italian Clubs • Key Club • National Honor Society • Drama and Theater Club • Math Club • Audio/Video Club • Eagles In Action and Eagle Athletic clubs Activities

20. English- Regelado, Vieta, Constantine, and Hearn Everyday 2:35pm-3:30pm French- Agot Mondays 2:35pm- 4:00pm Math- Loira Everyday 2:35pm- 3:30pm Tutoring

21. Before/After School Care Program • In order for students to remain on campus after school, they need to be enrolled in an after school activity or sport or be enrolled in after school care. • Students will not be permitted on campus until 6:55am if not under the supervision of school personnel. • In the morning, students will not be permitted into the cafeteria to wait for class to begin unless they are enrolled in before school care. • In the afternoon, students are not permitted to stay after half an hour after dismissal unless participating in extracurricular activity or after school care program.

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