open house 2011-2012 807 s.w. 25 th street ph: 305-643-2955 fax: 305-643-2956

OPEN HOUSE 2011-2012807 S.W. 25TH STREETPH: 305-643-2955 FAX: 305-643-2956

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

WWW.ISCHS.NET

Principal - Mr. Rodriguez

Assistant Principal - Ms. Cruz

Counselor - Ms. Valdes

Activities Director – Mr. Campbell

Athletics Director - Coach Mitat

Treasurer – Ms. Rodriguez

After School Care– Mr. Loira

Cafeteria Manager: Ms. De Armas

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW

OUR HISTORY• Founded in 2004 by the French, Italian, and

Spanish consulates in conjunction with Academica Corporation in order to provide a quality education with a focus on cultural studies.

• Our High School has been an school in 2004–2005, 2005–2006, 2007–2008, 2009-2010, and expected to be in 2011-2012.

• First graduating class in 2008• Consistently recognized as one of the top 5 public

high schools in Miami-Dade

Code of Student Conduct/ Cell Phone Policy

• All parents should read the code of student conduct posted on the MDCPS website.

• We abide by the same code of conduct and consequences as MDCPS.

• The link for the Code of Student Conduct is attached: http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/index.htm

• Cell Phone/Headphone Policy: If we SEE an electronic device, it will be confiscated and parents will be required to pick it up from the main office after school. This includes at LUNCH TIME!

• Cell phones, Ipods, and headphones will not be given back to students under any circumstance.

• If a student needs to use the phone, they may use the phone in the main office.

http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/index.htm

http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/index.htm

ATTENDANCE Parents/guardians must drop off their

students between 7:00am and 7:15am. Students should report to class by 7:25am.

Students arriving to school after 7:25am are tardy and will require a pass from the office.

When a child is absent, a parent must provide a note to excuse the absence. After five absences, the parent/guardian must provide official documentation regarding the absences.

BELL SCHEDULEPeriod Time Block 1: 7:30 – 8:30amBlock 2:

Period 2/3 8:35- 10:20am

Block 3 : Period 4/5

Lunch

• 10:25am-12:40pm

• 1st Lunch: 10:50- 11:20• 2nd Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00• 3rd Lunch: 12:10 – 12:40

***Lunch (1st, 2nd or 3rd) is determined by the student’s 4th or 5th period class.

Block 4Period 6/7

12:45pm- 2:30pm

Students have an alternating block schedule. A days, students will go to periods 3,5,7, and 8B days, students will go to periods 2, 4, 6, and 8

PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS• Parents/Guardians are required to volunteer at least thirty

(30) hours per school year at International Studies Charter Middle/High School.

• All hours must be completed prior to the last day of the school year.

• GRADES 6-11: Failure to complete the 30 hours will result in your child being placed on the waiting list for the following school year and not automatically re-registered.

• GRADE 12: In order for students to participate in ANY extracurricular activities, parents must be up to date with their volunteer hours (3 hours per month or equivalent).

• For more information about volunteer opportunities please see the school’s website.

LUNCH/BREAKFAST• A catered meal will be available each day for students to

purchase.• Parents may pre-pay (cash or check) the meals however they

like (daily, weekly, monthly, annually).• Our cafeteria manager, Maria de Armas, will be available from

7:00 AM – 10:00 AM or your parents may give you the payment to make at lunch time.

• Our menus will be available on our website a month in advance. • Students may also bring their own food or make purchases from

the vending machines. • Parents MAY NOT DELIVER food to their children. • If you forget your lunch, you will be able to purchase lunch in

the cafeteria.

Uniforms may be purchased from All

Uniform Wear:200 NW 27th Avenue

(305) 649-2749Or

Uniform POLOS (only) may purchased from the school treasurer, Maria

Rodriguez.

UniformsHigh School Uniforms:

Navy Blue Polo with School Logo

Striped Rugby Navy Blue and White Shirt

White Oxford Shirt

Khaki Dickie Pants with School Logo

Navy Sweater with School Logo

School T-Shirts and University shirts may be

worn on FRIDAYS ONLY!!! This does

NOT include PE Shirts.

Sports offered for the HS this year:

• Bowling• Girls & Boys

Volleyball• JV Boys & Girls

Basketball• Boys & Girls Soccer• Boys Flag football

• Boys & Girls TennisIn order to participate in any sport, students will need :• Insurance• Physical• Parent Consent

Form• You may assess

these forms through our website.

Athletics

Activities

Clubs offered this year:• French, Spanish, and Italian

Clubs• Key Club• National Honor Society• Drama and Theater Club• Math Club• Audio/Video Club• Eagles In Action and Eagle

Athletic clubs

TUTORING English- Regelado, Vieta, Constantine, and

Hearn Everyday 2:35pm-3:30pm

French- Agot Mondays 2:35pm- 4:00pm

Math- Loira Everyday 2:35pm- 3:30pm

Before/After School Care Program

• In order for students to remain on campus after school, they need to be enrolled in an after school activity or sport or be enrolled in after school care.

• Students will not be permitted on campus until 6:55am if not under the supervision of school personnel.

• In the morning, students will not be permitted into the cafeteria to wait for class to begin unless they are enrolled in before school care.

• In the afternoon, students are not permitted to stay after half an hour after dismissal unless participating in extracurricular activity or after school care program.

Questions?

open house 2011-2012 807 s.w. 25 th street ph: 305-643-2955 fax: 305-643-2956

Documents

valdes activities director

rodriguezafter school

loira cafeteria manager

cruz counselor

armas people

code of conduct

student needs

public high schools