Transcript Foreign Records/Student Visa Senior High Counselors

Foreign Records/Student Visa
Registration Workshop for
New Preparers
Feb. 2015
Foreign School Records
Foreign school records are used for grade placement
and verification of credits earned.
Foreign school records are interpreted for placement and
evaluated for credits at Attendance Services, at no cost.
Please contact us by calling 305-884-2044.
Original foreign school records are required in order to
grant credits. Please submit a completed Foreign
Records Fax Cover sheet with the student records.
Foreign school records may not be available. In these
instances, you may utilize the Temporary Student
Placement FM 6008 Rev(02-01.)
Foreign school records are not required for registration.
Student Grade Placement
The department of Foreign Records and
Student Visas in Attendance Services assists
Miami-Dade County Public Schools with
immediate interpretation of foreign records such
as transcripts, birth certificates, passports, and
guardianship letters for proper placement into
our school system.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PLACEMENT ADVISORS
Margarita Casero (M-1Visas/Adult Ed.) 305-884-2044 Ext. 4
Maria Elena Paradela 305-884-2044 Ext. 3
Michael J. Pérez 305-884-2044 Ext. 2
Foreign
Fax Number: 305-887-8423
FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET
To: Attendance Services
Foreign Records /
Student Visa Department
From (School’s Name):
Date:
Contact Person (from the sending school):
Student’s Name:
School Phone Number/Extension:
Date of Birth:
School Fax Number:
Total No. of Pages Including Cover: ___________
School Records are from this Country:
New Registration/ID number:
Yes
Records are from:
Original
No
ID#__________________
Copy
Fax
Notes/Comments:
Records
School
Fax
Cover
Placement of student:
________ grade by age
________ grade by record(s)
________ grade
placement for the 2009-2010 school year
FM 6008 (Temporary Placement Form) was used at the time of registration: _____ Yes _____No
Attendance Services
Foreign Records / Student Visa Department
489 East Drive
Miami Springs, Florida 33166
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CASE #1 ELEMENTARY
Jessica arrived from Venezuela on
January 16th, and she went with
her parents to register at Sunshine
Elementary School. The registrar
requested the school transcripts
from her parents, and they stated
that Jessica was currently enrolled
In Kinder II.
Should you register this student?
Choose the correct answer(s):
a Yes, the registrar should register the
student in Kinder.
b) No, the registrar should not register the
student at all.
c) The student should be directed to a Pre-K
Program or to come back when Spring
Registration opens in April.
d) Call and verify the grade placement with
the Foreign Records department.
CASE # 2 MIDDLE
Henry finished his 6th grade in
December, 2014 in Brazil. He
showed up for the first time at
Island Middle School in April, 2015.
Where should the registrar place
him for the remaining months of
school?
Choose the correct answer (s):
a) Place in 6th grade and promote in
May with the matching of grades.
b) Place in 7th grade and retain in May
with no matching of grades.
c) Place in 7th grade and promote in
May with no matching of grades.
d) A and b are correct.
e) Call and verify the grade placement
with the Foreign Records
department.
CASE # 3 SENIOR HIGH
Maria registered at Southern
High School with transcripts
showing she completed the
first semester of her 10th
year in January, 2015 from
Ecuador.
What is the correct placement for
Maria for the 2015-2016 school
year? For 2014-2015?
Choose the correct answer (s):
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Place in annual courses.
Place in semester courses.
Place in 10th grade.
Place in 9th grade.
Call and verify the grade placement
with the Foreign Records
department.
Student Visa
The department of Foreign Records and Student Visas in
Attendance Services provides assistance with securing
completing, and submitting appropriate immigration forms.
This is the only Miami-Dade County Public Schools
department with personnel authorized to complete the I-20
form, required for an F-1 and M-1 Visa. Other functions
include the maintenance and guardianship of client files
and the collection of tuition reimbursement, as required by
current immigration law.
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Immigration Issues
 Flyer should be posted or distributed to parents to
help guide them to answer school related
immigration issues.
 Foreign exchange students (J-1 Visa) requesting
placement in your school are to be directed to the
department of Foreign Records/Student Visas in
Attendance Services for processing. Do not sign
the IAPP-66 Form (ACCEPTANCE FORM).
 Parents, students or staff with immigration issues
are to contact Federal and State Compliance
Office by calling 305-884-2044 ext.1 or 4.
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Requirements for
Adult Document Evaluation
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Completed application FM 7291
Clear, legible ORIGINAL documents.
Valid identification card with photo:
Driver’s License
Passport
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Payment to: Miami-Dade County
Public Schools for $40.00
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Money Order
Cashier’s Check
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Adult Center / Code / M-DCPS P.O. #
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http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/67.pdf
WHO TO CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE
Fedreal and State Compliance Office
489 East Drive
Miami Springs, FL 33166
305- 883-5323
Ms. Charlene Burks, Administrative Director
[email protected]
Ms. Terry Ceballos, Coordinator
[email protected]
Ms. Margarita Casero, International Student Placement Advisor
305-884-2044 Ext. 4 or 305-883-1445 (M-1 Visa/ Adult)
[email protected]
Ms. Maria E. Paradela, International Student Placement Advisor
305-884-2044 Ext. 3
[email protected]
Mr. Michael J. Perez, International Student Placement Advisor
305-884-2044 Ext. 2
[email protected]
OTHER CONTACTS
OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (OSP)
Ms. Teresita Ceballos, Coordinator
(305) 883-5323 [email protected]
Ms. Kathleen Adkinson, Attendance Services Specialist
(305) 883-6504 [email protected]
JOHN M. MCKAY & LOCATION 8013
Ms. Rosa Roman, FTE Specialist
(305) 805-8563 [email protected]
INFORMATION FOR JOHN M. MCKAY ONLY
Ms. Blu , Division of Special Education
(305) 995-1742