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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
Virtual School Uniform Policy
• School Polo with logo is required
(Navy Blue or White)
• Physical Education Uniform Required
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
ElectivesPhysical Education
BandOrchestra
ArtDrama Dance
Forensic Science Microsoft Technology and Keyboarding
YearbookJournalism
BroadcastingStudent AidesCulinary Arts
Fashion DesignRoboticsChorus
Creative WritingSpanish
• 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
Parent Involvement
PTO
EESAC
Cambridge Booster Club
Volunteers
Dade Partners
Parent Resource Center
Orientation Posted at
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