Transcript New Student Orientaton PPT - John A. Ferguson Senior High School

Welcome to Ferguson
Dr. Lisa Robertson
Principal
Assistant Principals
Ms. Mindy Acosta-Leon
Mr. Ideal Garcia
Ms. Kathy Guerra
Mr. Stanley Thompkins
Activities Director
Ms. Tanya Rae-Schulze
Athletic Director
Mr. Kelvin Justice
Requirements for Graduation
Every student:
Must pass the FCAT 2.0 and End of Course
exams in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology.
Demonstrate computer literacy.
Complete his/her Service Learning
requirement.
Have a minimum 2.0 unweighted cumulative
Grade Point Average (GPA) to graduate.
Accumulate 24 credits including English,
math, social studies, science and electives.
Promotion
• Promotion to Grade 10: A minimum
cumulative total of 4 credits (Must include
one credit of English or Math)
• Promotion to Grade 11: A minimum
cumulative total of 10 credits (Must include
two credits in English and Math)
• Promotion to Grade 12: A minimum
cumulative total of 16 credits, (Must
include three credits in English and Math)
Academy Completion
• Each student is registered in one of the six
academies.
• Students must complete a minimum of
four academy courses to be eligible for an
academy completion certificate.
• Students must complete a minimum of 75
hours of community service.
• Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or
higher.
Transportation
• Students may be transported to and from school if they live two miles
or more from the school within school boundaries.
• Transportation may not be provided for all magnet students who are
out of school boundaries.
• No student is allowed to ride a school bus other than the one to which
he/she is assigned.
• The school bus driver has absolute jurisdiction over all students on
their school bus.
• Private busses may be hired to transport students to and from school.
Afternoon pick-up is on the driver’s ed range for all private busses.
Student Drop-Off/ Parking
• ONLY SENIORS and selected Juniors are authorized to park
on campus.
• Students may be dropped off in the parent loop on the west side
of the school.
• Parents should avoid dropping students off in areas of heavy
traffic.
• Parents may not use the Faculty Parking Lot or bus loop to
drop-off or pick up students.
• Parents should attempt to drop-off students prior to 7:00 a.m.
due to the volume of students at Ferguson.
• It is suggested that parents and students have a pre-arranged
location for pick-up.
• Carpooling is appreciated!
• Make sure to have rainy day plans.
Athletics
Athletic Director, Kelvin Justice will be in the cafeteria to answer questions
regarding Ferguson’s Athletic Program.
Athletes must:
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Have a current Athletic Eligibility Pack.
• Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football
requires $76).
• Complete a physical.
• Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to
school.
Activities
Activities Director, Tanya Rae-Schulze will be in the cafeteria to answer
questions.
• Inter-scholastic activities:
• Students must maintain a minimum 2.0, unweighted, cumulative
Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Adhere to the attendance policy.
• Service Clubs/ Interest Clubs
• Must be active in the school.
• Must maintain positive behavior.
• Honor Societies
• Based on outstanding grades in specific subject areas or high
overall academic and conduct grades.
• Student Government/ Class Boards
• Elected organizations which represent each individual as the
student body and each grade level.
Introducing
• Santiago Brenlla, Discipline Coordinator
• Marcel Moreno, Attendance Coordinator
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to be in attendance every day.
Excused absences include:
Illness of self.
Medical appointment.
Death in the immediate family.
Religious observance.
Immigration or court appearance.
When a student is absent he/she must present a note to the
attendance office within three days. Notes should include:
Student’s name, ID number, date of absence, reason, and parent’s
signature.
Notes then must be submitted to all teachers for documentation.
If an admit is not obtained within the three days, the absence will remain
unexcused and the student will not be permitted to make up work missed.
The student should retain all admit notes for their records in their agenda book.
Tardy Policy
Students are tardy after 7:20 a.m.
Between 7:20 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., students must report to the PLASCO
location (the ticket window outside the auditorium) to secure an admit to
class. Continuous tardies will result in disciplinary action and loss of
activity privileges.
After 7:45, students need to report to the attendance office to secure an
admit.
The first nine tardies may be excused with a parent escort or valid excuse
note (doctor’s note, court papers, appointment notes).
Once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies, notes or parent escorts are
no longer accepted, and the tardies will remain unexcused. Make-up work
may not be accepted for time missed because of tardiness.
Attendance Office
Located in Room 20
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Admits can be obtained before school,
during lunch and after school.
Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.
Code of Student Conduct
A copy of the Code of Student Conduct is
available at:
http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/9/index.htm
Students are responsible to adhere to all
policies at all times.
Discipline Policy
Continued defiance of school authority and policies and/or
serious violations of The Code of Student Conduct
may result in disciplinary action.
• Ferguson employs a progressive discipline policy in
accordance with district policy which includes warnings,
parent conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday
school, indoor suspension (SCSI) and outdoor suspension.
• Disciplinary action is assigned on an individual case by
case basis based on the infraction and student history.
• An overview of Ferguson’s progressive discipline plan can
be found at:
http://ferguson.dadeschools.net/Students/index.html
Electronic Device Policy
• All electronic devices must be turned off and out
of sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m.
• Any visible electronic devices are subject to
confiscation.
• Electronic devices that have been confiscated
may be picked up between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30
p.m. in the main office by a parent only.
• Ferguson is not responsible for any lost,
broken or stolen electronic devices.
Dress Code
All students are expected to be in uniform
everyday unless otherwise notified (special
activities).
Proper uniforms include:
– solid color gray, black, or white polo or oxford
shirts.
– black, gray, or khaki pants such as Dockers,
chinos, or Dickies.
– Dark Blue jeans may ONLY be worn on
Friday along with a uniform shirt or a school
sanctioned spirit shirt. (Each “quarter,” this will
be revisited).
Dress Code
The following items are not permitted to be worn
at any time, and will call for immediate disciplinary
action:
– Tube tops, spaghetti straps, see-through blouses, shirts
revealing the lower back or midriff, or sleeveless shirts.
– Shorts, skirts, leggings, tights, yoga pants.
– Clogs, sandals, flip flops, or any shoe without back
straps.
– Hats, bandanas, or any other headgear, including
hoodies.
– No written messages or symbols deemed inappropriate
for school.
Information Available
Falcon Bazaar and Information Fair
Cafeteria
Parent Center
Media Center
School Tours
Covered Patio
Activity and Athletic Information, Clubs, Uniform Samples, Yearbook, PTSA, and School Fund Raisers.
Lunch available for purchase from Falcon Cheerleaders.
Parent Information and Portal, Volunteer Information, PIN Numbers. Find out how to get
students’ balance from STOP.
Student led tours leave every half-hour.
In the Courtyard
* Note : Classes listed on student Portal are student requests. Please report to homeroom
listed on post card for accurate schedule information.