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Welcome
Mr. Rafael Villalobos
Principal
Mr. Garcia
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/or an AOS Center assignment.
Disciplinary action is judged on an individual case by case basis.
An overview of the Ferguson’s progressive discipline plan can be found at:
http://www.fergusonhs.org
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 7:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. in
room 11.
Ferguson is not responsible for any lost or
stolen electronic devices.
Dress Code
All students are expected to be in uniform
everyday unless otherwise notified.
Proper uniforms include:
– solid color gray, black, or white polo or oxford
shirts.
– black, gray, or khaki pants such as Dockers,
Chinos, or Dickies.
– 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).
Saturday School
Alternative for indoor suspension.
Students assigned to Saturday School must
attend or will be assigned SCSI.
Failure to attend two Saturday School
sessions will result in an AOS Center
Assignment.
Mr. Thompkins
Clinic Usage
Must have a valid pass from the teacher to
visit clinic.
You may not stay in the clinic for more than
15 minutes unless you have called home.
If you are injured in any way, you must let
an adult or the clinic know immediately.
Tardy Policy Students who are tardy to school should report to the
courtyard to receive a tardy pass
Students who arrive after 7:20 a.m. but prior to 7:45 a.m.
should report to a Plasco Station.
Students who arrive after 7:45 a.m. must report to the
Attendance Office with a parent and/or proper
documentation to secure an admit.
Once a student accumulates 10 tardies, a doctor’s note or
official documentation is required.
Excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges and/or
detentions/suspensions according to our progressive
discipline plan.
Excused tardies include doctor’s appointments with a note
or other “official documentation.”
Attendance policy
Students are expected to be in attendance every day.
Excused absences include:
• Illness of self, court, immigration, death in family.
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.
Attendance Office
Located in Room 20
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school.
Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.
Cafeteria
Keep all areas clean.
Do not leave the cafeteria without throwing something
away.
Follow directions from security personnel.
Parents cannot bring in food from outside to the school
during the school day.
Students may not order lunch from outside the school.
Free and Reduced lunch forms are done online and can be
found and submitted at
https://freeandreducedmealapp.dadeschools.net/
Ms. Acosta-Leon
FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
WELCOME
SENIORS FALCONS!
WHAT DO I NEED TO GRADUATE?
You need to complete 24 credits in the following areas:
4 credits in English.
4 credits in math (must include Algebra
1 and Geometry).
3 credits in science.
3 credits in social studies.
1 credit in fine art.
0.5 credit in personal fitness.
0.5 credit in physical education.
complete 1 online course (FLVS)
8 credits in general electives.
WHAT DO I NEED TO GRADUATE?
You must have a 2.0 un-weighted grade
point average (GPA).
Complete a community service project.
Deadline is by or before November 1.
You must take and pass the Grade 10
Reading FCAT and Algebra 1 EOC.
STEPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
In order to be in 12th grade you must pass at
least…..
3 English 2 English
2 Math or 3 Math
2 Science 2 Science
However…you must make up any core classes
that you fail in summer school, night school or
FLVS (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
STEPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Remember the 5 point rule applies to the
3rd and 4th nine weeks.
No more than 10 Unexcused Absences
and 20 tardies in an Annual course to be
able to participate in activities.
What’s next
To receive your ACT & SAT Waivers for reduced
lunch seniors only see Ms. Casiano in the main
office.
Seniors Conference in October 2015
Community Hours Due by November 2015
Counselor’s Letter of Recommendation are on
the Ferguson website under “Student” must be
filled out completely. Needs to be requested 2
weeks prior to the date needed.
Counselor
School Counselors
Student Services Chairperson Ms. Veloso
Design & Architecture A-Me Dr. Martinez
Design & Architecture Mi-O Dr. Cortes
Design & Architecture P-Z Ms. Veloso
Information Technology A-Z Ms. Perdomo
International Baccalaureate Ms. Enriquez
International Business A-L Dr. Cortes
International Business M-Z Ms. Denis
Medical Biomedical A-L Ms. Williams
Medical Biomedical M-Z Ms. Pezoldt
CAP Advisor Ms. Harper
Counselors Info
– Exit Survey
– FLVS
– Dual Enrollment
– Cap Counselor – Ms. Harper
– Connect EDU
All pertinent information can be found at
www.fergusonhs.org
Under the Student Services section.
Counselor Appointments
Go to the Student Services Counter, school
website, or the Ferguson Mobile app for a
“Request for Counselor Appointment Form”
before school, during lunch and after school.
– Remember to write down the reason at the
bottom of the page.
– Leave form in the box.
Mr. Nora
Transportation
Students may be transported to and from school if they live
more than two miles from the school within school
boundaries.
Transportation is 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.
Sign Outs
Form is located on the school’s website
Students are allowed 4 times a year (once per 9
weeks)
Please make sure all of the documentation is up to
date
Phone call will be made to a parent at time of sign
out
Mr. Justice
Athletics Director: Kelvin Justice
Requirements: Each student athlete must:
Have a current Athletic Eligibility Packet, which contains the following 4 forms:
1. Athletic Physical Form (signed by parent & notarized) as well as Birth
Certificate
2. FHSAA EL 3 Form
3. FHSAA EL 3CH Form
4. M-DCPS Contract for Student Participation in Interscholastic
Competitions or Performances.
Purchase student athletic insurance for $30, (Football requires $76).
School Insurance is sold Monday – Thursday at lunch or from 2:25 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Physical forms may be downloaded from the school website:
www.fergusonhs.org
Insurance must be purchased through the Athletic Department.
Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to school
Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA
Complete the Concussion Course (www.nfhslearn.com)
Concussions in Sports
The following are instructions for ordering and completing the required courses:
(Important Note: If you have completed this course anytime in the past, the course must be “ordered” prior to beginning the
course.)
Course Ordering
Step 1: Go to www.nfhslearn.com.
Step 2: “Sign In” to your account using the e-mail address and password you provided at time of registering for an nfhslearn account.
OR
If you do not have an account, “Register” for an account.
Step 3: Click “Courses” at the top of the page.
Step 4: Scroll down to “Concussions in Sports” from the list of courses.
Step 5: Click “View Course”.
Step 6: Click “Order Course.”
Step 7: Select “Myself” if the course will be completed by you.
Step 8: Click “Continue” and follow the on-screen prompts to finish the checkout process. (Note: There is no fee for this course.)
Beginning a Course
Step 1: Go to www.nfhslearn.com.
Step 2: “Sign In” to your account using the e-mail address and password you provided at time of registering for an nfhslearn account.
Step 3: From your “Dashboard,” click “My Courses”.
Step 4: Click “Begin Course” on the course you wish to take.
*Your course will launch on the same page of the web browser.
**Click “Back to Dashboard” when ready to exit course.
Be sure to print the certificate of completion at the end of the course as each school’s athletic department is required to keep a copy
on file.
Ms. Guerra
Senior Contract
Parking
ONLY SENIORS and selected Juniors are authorized to
park on campus with an appropriate decal.
Parking Applications can be found on the Activities
Website under the Senior tab.
Decals cost $20
Decals will be sold to Seniors only from 8/31 – 9/11
Security will be checking for decals beginning 9/21
Cars are NOT lockers!
Maintaining your decal status will be based on tardies,
absences, and following the rules listed on the application
(there will be a progressive discipline plan posted).
Ms. Rae-Schulze
Activities Director: Tanya Rae-Schulze
Senior Sponsor is Ms. Rae-Schulze
Senior Parent Night September 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Senior Contract will explain all of the requirements to participate
Senior T-shirts are on sale $10.00
Visors and Baseball caps Presale $15.00
STOP Financial System
http//fl-dade.stopforschools.com
username: student id number
password: DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)
Stay current with school information and activities by visiting our school website www.fergusonhs.org
and clicking on the Activities link
Senior Remind 101
Take out phones:
Text this following message:
@jafco16
to this number:
81010
Activities Remind 101
Text this following message:
@jafactsga
to this number:
81010
Senior Social Media
Instagram: @fergco16
Hashtag #jafco16
Twitter: @jafco16
Hashtag #jafco16
Ferguson Mobile app
• Free Mobile App
• Available for Apple and Android
Users
• Push Notifications - Best form of
communication
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