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Miami Arts Studio

Home of the Mavericks

Welcome to

Staff Introductions

Administrative TeamDr. Miguel Balsera, Principal

Annie Diaz, Assistant PrincipalPatricia Fleri, Assistant Principal

TeachersNick Garcia, Magnet Lead Teacher

Magnet Strand TeachersGeneral Education Teachers

Getting to Know MAS

• Band• Broadcast• Dance• Entertainment Law• Technical Production• Theatre• Musical Theatre• Theatre Tech.• Orchestra• Vocal

“A place for the arts . . . a home for the artist”Magnet School of the Arts - Grades 6 - 12

• MAStering Habits of Mind• Core courses offered at all levels• Magnet and non-magnet electives• High School AP and Dual

Enrollment courses• Focus on service and community• Extra-Curricular Activities: Clubs

and events to enhance learning• Supportive & caring environment

Uniform PolicyMAS students dress to impress!

PANTS: Khaki Slacks (no joggers, leggings, or jeans, -no pants with outside pocket)

SHIRTS: Black collared shirt with MAS logo.Shirts must be tucked.

SHOES: Closed shoes (no crocs, slippers or sandals)

JACKETS: Solid black jackets, sweatshirts, or sweaters / Magnet jackets

Belt: Black or brown

Fridays: MAS Fridays – Spirit Shirts

High School Students may wear long shorts and white collared polo shirts.

SAFETY MEASURES1.IDs must be worn at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS2.Students must be in full uniform daily – Unless

otherwise specified (MAS Fridays)3.Students are required to stay on campus at all

times during the regular school day4.All parents arriving at MAS will be required to

check in using a license as proof of identification5.Visitors are not permitted on school ground

“SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING”

First Day of SchoolMonday, August 20, 2018

Parent Drop Off / Pick UpONLY USE PARENT LOOP TO DROP OFF AND

PICK UP Enter through 152nd Avenue

BreakfastBreakfast is served free of charge in the

cafeteria from 6:30 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. School starts at 7:30 AM SHARP!

• All middle school students MUST report to the cafeteria daily prior to 7:30 am start of school day.

• High school students may use area by Building 2 and 5 upon arrival to school. Breakfast food cannot be taken out of the cafeteria.

• Students must be in school uniform the first day of school.• Know Where To Go: Log on to your student portal for your

1st period room assignment on Sunday, August 19. • Lunch Schedule to be announced.• Free/Reduced lunch will apply for previously approved

students for 20 days. Renewal forms must be completed on line.

• School day ends at 2:30 PM.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES• Visit www.mas.dadeschools.net for a list of

supplies for your core courses.• Each magnet teacher will provide a list of

supplies for your magnet classes on the first day of school.

• Have your book bag every day with materials (paper, pens, pencils, etc.) NO ROLLING BOOKBAGS

• Option: A Day / B Day Book Bag• Keep an Agenda – electronic or paper

Course Requirements

• Language Arts• Math• Science• Social Studies

• Magnet course• Magnet course• Elective course• Elective course

CORE COURSES: ELECTIVES:

• *Students at MAS have the opportunity to take 2 additional elective courses; students

requiring intensive reading do not lose a magnet elective.

• *Schedule changes will only be made if there is an error. Counselors will address student

schedules during the first two weeks of school.

Attendance Policy BE PRESENT EACH DAY! If absent, the student has 72 hours to bring a doctor’s/parent’s

note. Admits to class are issued in the Main Office at 7:00 a.m. Students without a note will receive an UNEXCUSED absence. Admits must be presented to each teacher for their records. Students who are tardy to school must report to the main

office. Competition / Performance Participation is tied to attendance

and grades. More than 10 unexcused absences and/or 20 tardies will result

in non-participation in magnet/school activities. Failure to adhere to the attendance policy will result in

dismissal from the Magnet Program.

Block ScheduleDaily Bell Schedule

A Day B DayPeriods 1, 3, 5, 7 Periods 2, 4, 6, 8

Block I = 7:30-9:05 a.m.Block II = 9:10-10:40 a.m.

Block III/Lunches = 10:45 a.m.-12:55 p.m.Block IV = 1:00-2:30 p.m.

First day of school, students will go to ALL PeriodsSample Block Schedule:

A Day 1 – 1, 3, 5, 7B Day 2 – 2, 4, 6, 8A Day 3 – 1, 3, 5, 7B Day 4 – 2, 4, 6, 8

Student ActivitiesMrs. Suzette DeMoya, Activities Director

Mrs. Leinad Coya, Student Government Sponsorand Class of 2022 Sponsor

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

• Club Rush Date – September 5• Middle School Open House – September 13• Student Picture Day – September 6,7• For up to date information about events, visit:

http://mas.dadeschools.net

• Class of 2022 Officer Elections – Week of September 10• Club Rush Date – September 5• High School Open House – October 4• Student Picture Day – September 6,7• PSAT - October 10• Freshmen Parent Night – November 13• Class Trip to Busch Gardens – TBD• For up to date information about events, visit:

http://mas.dadeschools.net

Student ActivitiesMrs. Suzette DeMoya, Activities Director

Mrs. Leinad Coya, Student Government Sponsorand Class of 2022 Sponsor

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Parental Involvement

• Please review all documents sent home on the first day. Parents must sign and return specified documents.

• Use Parent Portal to monitor your child’s progress• Log onto the portal at dadeschools.net Parent PIN

• PIN is available in the main office if needed.• Connect with your child’s teachers if necessary.

• Teacher emails located on mas.dadeschools.net• Know your child’s counselor:

• Ms. Amy Mendez – 6th and 9th Grade Counselor• Look for Quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports. • Adhere to the Magnet Contract

Connect to Everything MAS!

• Webpage: www. mas.dadeschools.net• Calendar: Calendarwiz.com• Instagram: Miamiartsstudio• Facebook: Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda

Glazer• Twitter: @MASzeldaglazer• Connect-Ed Telephone messages or emails• Remind Group Text messages• Emails Make sure your email is up to date

(E-mail correction form available upon request)

STAY CONNECTED with your child’s social media life

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY at MAS for Cyberbullying and/or Sexting

Social media interactions may affect college acceptance

SOCIAL MEDIA

First Day Reminders

Click on Code of Student Conduct:http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/CSC_sec_14-15.pdf Turn in required documentation: Code of Student Conduct Form Lunch Applications completed on line or paper format Insurance Forms – After care, cheerleading, dance Emergency Contact Cards Opt-out form Technology Acceptance Use Policy Media Release Title I Housing information

TRANSPORTATION

• Email sent out earlier – original date has changed• Transportation through Courtesy Stops WILL NOT

BE AVAILABLE the first 10 days of school• Parents are responsible for student transportation

during the first ten days of school• Courtesy passes will be given in the main office at

7:00 am beginning August 27

AFTER CARE

• Chris Gutierrez, Leadership Team

• Available for grades 6 – 8• 2:30 - 6:00 pm• Payments made through

Parent Portal• Insurance is required / $16• $40 weekly rate• $35 F/R Lunch• Registration: August 16 and 17 7am – 2pm Main office – Leydis

A.M. ORIENTATION

• BAND ROOM 2101• LAW MEDIA CENTER• ORCHESTRA ROOM 2102• TECH. PROD. CAFETERIA

P.M. ORIENTATION

• BROADCAST CAFETERIA• VOCAL BLACK BOX• THEATRE ROOM 2113

6th Grade Magnet Presentations

9th Grade Magnet Presentations

BAND ROOM 2101LAW MEDIA CENTERORCHESTRA ROOM 2102TECH. PROD. ROOM 2105VOCAL ROOM 5109THEATRE & M. THEATRE BLACK BOXTHEATRE TECH. ROOM 2213BROADCAST CAFETERIA

If you have any further questions please visit us at

mas.dadeschools.net

Where MAS is more!!!!!