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WELCOME
Mr. John LuxMr. John LuxPrincipalPrincipal
Ms. Melissa GarciaMs. Melissa GarciaAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal
Mr. Leron CookMr. Leron CookAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal
Ms. Selene GomezMs. Selene GomezAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal
STUDENT SERVICES
Student Services Assignments
Ext. Office
Mrs. Monica Cuenca
9th and 10th Grade
2228 116
Mr. Rex Perozo 11th Grade 2215 120
Mrs. Maria Molina
12th Grade 2217 121
MAGNET PROGRAM
Magnet Assignment Magnet Lead
Magnet Coordinator/Medical
Olga Malkin
Engineering Magnet Charles Redlund
Communication Magnet Yaniedy Vazquez
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Grade Level
Link
9th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2015-2016 School Year10th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2014-2015 School Year 11th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2013-2014 School Year 12th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2012-2013 School Year
COMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITY SERVICECommunity service projects are meaningful,
planned, organized, and voluntary efforts designed to address a problem or need in the
community. The community service project chosen should also reflect a student’s
personal interests and skills. To complete the community service graduation requirements
for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a student must complete a community service
project of a minimum 100 hours between grades 9 and 12. 9th Grade: 100 hours10th Grade: 75 hours11th Grade: 50 hours12th Grade: 25 hours
The community service forms can be found on our website.
ATHLETICS (FEMALE AND MALE)DIRECTOR:
MR. MOISES RIVERA
Athletes must:Athletes must: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average.average. Have a current Athletic Physical Packet.Have a current Athletic Physical Packet. Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football
requires $76).requires $76). Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to
school.school.
ATHLETICSATHLETICSFALLFootball (Boys)Flag Football (Girls)Volleyball (Girls)Cross CountrySwimmingGolfBowling
WINTERBasketballSoccerWrestling
SPRINGBadmintonBaseball (Boys)Softball (Girls) Track and FieldTennisVolleyball (Boys)Water Polo
Contact Information: Athletic DirectorMr. Moises Rivera305-385-4255 ext. [email protected]
•Activities Office is located in room 190 •Clubs (Service Clubs/ Interest Clubs, Honor Societies, and Student Government/ Class Boards) •To get text message reminders, please sign up for Remind 101 by texting to @sunsetact to 81010
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR:
MS. LISSETTE TRELLES
Contact Information: Activities DirectorMs. Lissette Trelles(305) 385-4255 Ext. [email protected]
Wednesday: 6:45 am- 7:15 amand
During Lunch
2015-2016 CLASS SPONSORS
Class Sponsor E-mail Address
Freshman Ms. Michelle Martinez
Sophomore Mrs. Milagros Perez
Junior Ms. Lesley Hernandez
Senior Ms. Lissette Trelles
PLEASE…Check the Portal on a regular basis
Update your information on Emergency Contact Cards & Portal
Sign up for Free/Reduced LunchThis contributes to Title I funds for school improvement (available online).Community Involvement Specialist: Amaya Candal Phone Number: (305)385-4255 ext.2222
Make sure that you have looked at School Insurance, especially if you are planning on participating in school-sponsored events
GET INVOLVED! (PTSA, EESAC)
DRESS CODE 2015 - 2016DRESS CODE 2015 - 2016
ShirtsShirts ~ ~ Shirt with collar. NO oversized knee-length shirts. NO T-shirts. Shirt with collar. NO oversized knee-length shirts. NO T-shirts.
PantsPants ~ ~ Any color pants or jeans; no holes or rips in pants . NO capris or shorts. NO athletic, Any color pants or jeans; no holes or rips in pants . NO capris or shorts. NO athletic, nylon, sweat pants, leggings or knitted-type shorts or pants. NO skirts or skorts.nylon, sweat pants, leggings or knitted-type shorts or pants. NO skirts or skorts.
Dress CodeDress Code
Closed shoes are required. No sandals, Crocs or open heels.Closed shoes are required. No sandals, Crocs or open heels.
NO hats, caps or other headwear is permitted.NO hats, caps or other headwear is permitted.
Jackets may NOT be worn with the hoodies.Jackets may NOT be worn with the hoodies.
Spirit DaysSpirit Days
Spirit Days will be used as Fundraisers for PTSA and other groups/clubs.Spirit Days will be used as Fundraisers for PTSA and other groups/clubs.
ATTENDANCE POLICYATTENDANCE POLICYEvery student is expected to:
Be present in school each and every day (180 days).
Attend class as scheduled.
Arrive at school and classes on time.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior and readiness to learn.
All absences are considered unexcused until documentation is provided.
Parent/guardian must provide an excuse for the absence.
The form must be submitted to the attendance office within 3 days of the student’s return to school.
Parent notes must contain the student name, ID number, dates of absences, and reason.
ATTENDANCE POLICYATTENDANCE POLICY
EXCESSIVE ABSENCESEXCESSIVE ABSENCESOnce a student reaches 11 absences, a parent/guardian will need to meet with an administrator.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREDDoctor’s note with specific dates indicated Hospital release papersOfficial accident reportCourt documents with specific dates
At this point, a note written by a parent/guardian will no longer suffice.
Without official documentation, all absences after 10 will remain unexcused.
Students who have a total of six (6) days at an alternative to suspension program and/or 10 or more unexcused absences and/or 20 or more days tardy/excused early will not be allowed to
participate in extra-curricular activities. 10 or more unexcused absences must be taken to the Athletic Director.
EXCUSED ABSENCESEXCUSED ABSENCES Personal Illness Death in the immediate family Immigration or Court Appearance Medical Appointment/ Hospitalization Religious Observation School Sponsored Events
Personal family trips, vacations, or events are not considered excusable
absences.
NO CREDIT POLICYNO CREDIT POLICY
Any student who accrues 5 or more unexcused absences in a semester course or 10 or more unexcused absences in an annual course will have the credit withheld and may need to repeat the course.
TARDY POLICY
Students are tardy after 7:20 a.m. Students are tardy after 7:20 a.m.
Students must report to the attendance office when tardy.. Students must report to the attendance office when tardy.. Continuous tardies will result in disciplinary action and loss of Continuous tardies will result in disciplinary action and loss of activity privileges.activity privileges.
After 7:45, students need to report to the attendance office to After 7:45, students need to report to the attendance office to secure an admit.secure an admit.
The first nine tardies may be excused with a parent escort or valid The first nine tardies may be excused with a parent escort or valid excuse note (doctor’s note, court papers, appointment notes).excuse note (doctor’s note, court papers, appointment notes).
Once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies, notes or parent Once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies, notes or parent escorts are no longer accepted, and the tardies will remain escorts are no longer accepted, and the tardies will remain unexcused. Make-up work may not be accepted for time missed unexcused. Make-up work may not be accepted for time missed because of tardiness.because of tardiness.
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Admits can be obtained before school, Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school.during lunch and after school.
Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
A copy of the Code of Student Conduct isA copy of the Code of Student Conduct is
available at:available at:
http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/
Students are responsible to adhere to all Students are responsible to adhere to all
policies at all times.policies at all times.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Continued defiance of school authority and policies Continued defiance of school authority and policies and/or and/or
serious violations of The Code of Student Conductserious violations of The Code of Student Conductmay result in disciplinary action. may result in disciplinary action.
Miami Sunset Senior High School employs a Miami Sunset Senior High School employs a progressive discipline policy in accordance with progressive discipline policy in accordance with district policy which includes warnings, parent district policy which includes warnings, parent conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday school, conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday school, and indoor suspension (SCSI).and indoor suspension (SCSI).
Disciplinary action is assigned on an individual case by Disciplinary action is assigned on an individual case by case basis based on the infraction and student history.case basis based on the infraction and student history.
An overview of Sunset’s progressive discipline plan An overview of Sunset’s progressive discipline plan can be found on our website.can be found on our website.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY What is BYOD? What is BYOD?
Bring Your Own Device allows students to use their Bring Your Own Device allows students to use their own technology at specified times during the day to own technology at specified times during the day to enhance the learning experience. Examples of the enhance the learning experience. Examples of the types of technology which can be used are Windows types of technology which can be used are Windows laptops/tablets, Mac laptops, Android tablets, and laptops/tablets, Mac laptops, Android tablets, and iPads.. iPads..
All electronic devices must be turned off and out of All electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. unless they are sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. unless they are being used during class with the permission of the being used during class with the permission of the teacher or administrator. Any visible electronic devices teacher or administrator. Any visible electronic devices are subject to confiscation.are subject to confiscation.
Electronic devices that have been confiscated may be Electronic devices that have been confiscated may be picked up between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the picked up between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the main office by a main office by a parent onlyparent only..
Sunset is not responsible for any lost, broken or Sunset is not responsible for any lost, broken or stolen electronic devices.stolen electronic devices.
SCHOOL WEB PAGE
http://sunsethigh.dadeschools.net
Activities Athletics Testing College Information Financial Obligations Student Handbook Calendars Photos/Videos
SOCIAL MEDIA
The following are Miami Sunset Senior High The following are Miami Sunset Senior High Accounts: Accounts:
Twitter: @miamisunsetshsTwitter: @miamisunsetshs
Facebook: Miami Sunset Senior High SchoolFacebook: Miami Sunset Senior High School
VALUES MATTERVALUES MATTER Citizenship Cooperation Fairness Honesty Integrity Kindness Pursuit of Excellence Respect Responsibility
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONSFINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
• All financial obligations incurred by school fees and/or textbook loss or damage must be paid in the school’s Treasurer’s office. There
is a window just outside the main office.
• Don’t wait until an event or your Senior year to clear up obligations!
• Don’t wait clear it up now!
SENIOR ACTIVITIES- APPROXIMATE PRICES
Homecoming; $50.00 Senior Jersey; $35/$40 (Personalized) Senior Shirts;$15 Senior Breakfast; $35 Prom; $90 Grad Bash; $140
Magazine Sales will go directly towards helping us maintain/bring down cost.
IMPORTANT DATES
o Class Officers9th and 10th grade Class
Officer Applications Available in Room 190
o Club FairSeptember 24th, 2015
o PSATOctober 28th, 2015
o Parking DecalsComplete the fillable
form available online this Friday.
o Attendance and Behavior Contract
Due: September 18th, 2015
Dates EventsSept. 9-10 Senior Shirt and Jersey PresaleSept. 10 Class Officer Applications due
Class Officer Application Meeting 2:30pm Media CenterSept. 14 Teacher Planning DaySept. 15 Homecoming Applications availableSept. 17 Blood DriveSept. 18 All Class contracts dueSept. 21 Ring orders due during Social StudiesSept. 21- Oct. 2 Homecoming tickets on sale (RM 190)
Sept. 22, 24,&25
Ring orders during lunch
Sept. 23 Teacher Planning DaySept. 28- Oct. 2 Campaign Week
Sept. 24 Club Chaos, Homecoming Applications due, and Homecoming candidate meeting at 2:30 pm Media Center
Sept. 28 Class Voting during lunchSept. 29-30 Magazine Cash Collection Days during lunch only (Juniors)Oct. 1- 2 Magazine Cash Collection Days during lunch only (Seniors)Sept. 29- Oct. 1 Senior Tailgate sign up
Oct. 1- Oct. 30 United Way DriveOct. 2 Senior Tailgate 4:00pm-6:00pm
FB Game Doral 7:00pmOctober 5 - 30 District ELA Writing Test Oct. 8 Early ReleaseOct. 9 School/ID Pictures MakeupOct. 9 Homecoming bulletin boards/project boardOct. 12- 16 Homecoming Week Festivities (Pep Rally and Spirit Week)Oct. 15 Homecoming Football game, Pep. Rally Per. 6Oct. 16 Homecoming Dance: Intercontinental Doral Miami from 7:00pm-11:00pm
DON’T MISS…
Parent Back to School Night
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
Homecoming Football game
Thursday , October 15th, 2015
@ 7:00 pm @ Tropical Park
Homecoming Dance
Friday, October 16th, 2015
@7:00 pm @ Intercontinental Doral Miami
Mr. John LuxMr. John LuxPrincipalPrincipal
Assistant PrincipalsAssistant PrincipalsMs. Melissa GarciaMs. Melissa GarciaMs. Selene GomezMs. Selene Gomez
Mr. Leron CookMr. Leron Cook
Activities DirectorActivities DirectorMs. Lissette TrellesMs. Lissette Trelles
Athletic DirectorAthletic DirectorMr. Moises RiveraMr. Moises Rivera
ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR EVENING…