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Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

Student / Parent

Virtual Orientation

August 2020

Elio Falcon, Jr., Principal

James Griffith, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Mavel Rodriguez-Cibran, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

Christine Smith 8h Grade and Assistant Principal for Curriculum

Teresita Campos, Cambridge Magnet Lead Teacher

Mr. Elio Falcon, Jr.Principal

My School On-LineFirst Day

August 31, 2020

VISION AND MISSIONVISION

The vision of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is to provide an environment conducive to

developing global literacy.

MISSIONThe mission of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is to provide a rigorous international education

that challenges our students to become globally literate by inspiring them to achieve their maximum potential while meeting their

personal, social and cognitive needs.

Eight (8) Period Schedule

• Combination of core courses and electives• Homeroom daily• Alternating A and B days with rotations

– A days are odd classes (Periods 1, 3, 5, 7)– B days are even classes (Periods 2, 4, 6, 8)

• 9:10 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.• 83 minutes of instructional time per block

Bell ScheduleActivity Time “A” Day “B” Day

Homeroom 9:10 – 9:22 H.R. H.R.

1st Block 9:26 – 10:49 Period 1 Period 2

2nd Block 10:53 –12:56 Period 3 Period 4

3rd Block 1:00 – 2:23 Period 5 Period 6

4th Block 2:27 – 3:50 Period 7 Period 8

LUNCH 12:16 –12:56

Mr. James Griffith186804@dadeschools.net

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Electronic Devices

Attendance / Tardy

Virtual School Uniform Policy

• School Polo with logo is required

(Navy Blue or White)

• Physical Education Uniform Required

Ms. Christine M. Smith

christinesmith1@dadeschools.net

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Curriculum

SPED

Textbooks and Materials

• Buy basic supplies, paper, pencil, etc.

• During your first week of school, each teacher will specify the materials and supplies you need for his/her individual class.

• Textbooks will be available online.

Core Courses

• Language ArtsStandard, Advanced, Cambridge, Gifted, SPED

• ReadingIntensive Reading

• MathematicsStandard, Advanced, Cambridge, Gifted, SPED, Intensive

• ScienceStandard, Advanced, Cambridge, Gifted, SPED

• Social StudiesStandard, Advanced, Cambridge, Gifted, SPED

Ms. Mavel Rodriguez-Cibranmrcibran@dadeschools.net

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Title I

ESOL

Electives

ElectivesPhysical Education

BandOrchestra

ArtDrama Dance

Forensic Science Microsoft Technology and Keyboarding

YearbookJournalism

BroadcastingStudent AidesCulinary Arts

Fashion DesignRoboticsChorus

Creative WritingSpanish

Ms. Teresita Campos

terecampos@dadeschools.net

Cambridge Magnet Lead Teacher

• JMC is a Certified University of Cambridge Center, implementing the Secondary I Program

• Follows a three year middle school curriculum framework based on international standards for English, Mathematics, and Science. The curriculum is fully aligned to the state standards.

• Cambridge is the world’s largest provider of international education, 9000 schools in more than 160 countries.

Cambridge Program

• Internationally Recognised Qualifications• Excellence in Education• Learner-Centred Approach• Progressive and Flexible • Comprehensive Support • Cambridge Learners are: confident,

responsible, innovative and engaged.

Cambridge Learner Benefits

Free After School • Email

• Ms. Diana Diaz de Arce at ddearce@dadeschools.net

Parent Involvement

PTO

EESAC

Cambridge Booster Club

Volunteers

Dade Partners

Parent Resource Center

Orientation Posted at

Jmcmiddle.com