MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL 15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI FL, 33196 305-252-5900 SCHOOL HOURS 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM JMCMIDDLE.COM BEFORE SCHOOL HOURS 7:00 am – 8:20 am AFTER SCHOOL HOURS 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm INSTAGRAM: jmc_middle TWITTER: @JMCMiddleSchool FACEBOOK: JMC Middle Official 1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Miami-Dade County Public Schools The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Steve Gallon III, Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Ms. Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Martin Karp Dr. Lubby Navarro Dr. Marta Pérez Ms. Mari Tere Rojas Student Advisor Maria Martinez 2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho SCHOOL OPERATIONS Mrs. Valtena G. Brown Deputy Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer Vision Statement We provide a world class education for every student. Mission Statement To be the preeminent provider of the highest quality education that empowers all students to be productive lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Values Excellence - We pursue the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance. Equity - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap. Student Focus - We singularly focus on meeting our students’ needs and supporting them in fulfilling their potential. Innovation - We encourage creativity and adaptability to new ideas and methods that will support and improve student learning. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our successes and challenges and seek to transparently share our work in an ethical manner, as we strive towards continuous improvement. 3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from Principal School’s Mission Statement Alma Mater Biography of person the school is named after Faculty Roster Feeder Pattern Schools School Information • Bell Schedule (as applicable) • Early Sign Out • Late Arrival • Lost and Found School Policy (as applicable) • Opening and Closing Hours of Schools (as applicable) Important Dates • Back to School Nights - Open House • Interim Progress Report & Report Card Distribution • School Calendar of Events Academic Programs – Student Progression Plan (SPP) Before/After School Care Program & Middle School Enrichment After School Program Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Bullying/Cyberbullying Clinic Closing of School Community School Program Discrimination/Harassment 5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Dismissal • Rainy Day Dismissal • Students Drop-Off Pick-up Early Dismissal Elevator Emergency Contact Information Fieldtrips Homework Interscholastic Athletics/Intramurals (as applicable) Mealtime Environment • Free Breakfast • Free/Reduced Price Lunch Program • Meal Prices • PAYPAMS • Peanut-Allergies/Peanut-Free School Mental Health Services Parent Toolkits • Back to School Toolkit Prekindergarten Programs Protocols for Addressing Concerns Public-Private Collaboration Recess Safety and Security • Emergency Operations Plan • Fire Drills • Emergency Drills • Lockdown Procedures • Threat Assessments 6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK • Visitors School Activities/Clubs School Center for Special Instructions (SCSI) School Class Pictures Process School Transportation Special Education/Section 504 Student Records Student Services Student Success Centers The Parent Academy Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students Verification of Residency Volunteer Program Appendix A - School Calendars Appendix B – Florida Statutes and School Board Policies Appendix C – Disclosure at Time of Registration Appendix D – Discrimination/Harassment Poster 7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Message from the Principal Dear Students and Parents: I am committed to providing our students’ academic excellence and a school culture that that enhances the learning environment. I strive to provide a safe and intellectually challenging environment that will empower students to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers and inspired learners prepared to thrive in High School. These beliefs guide my educational decisions and help me set a foundation on which to develop school improvement goals. Parent Engagement supports and maintains the educational process while setting a personal and character development standard for students. I welcome all ideas, suggestions, and opportunities to enhance the educational environment and culture in our school. I am passionate about students being empowered to succeed. As Principal, I use all tools available to inspire staff, students and community to work together to promote student achievement and well-being. I have an open door policy, please feel free to come to the school, e-mail me at [email protected] , or call me at (305)252- 5900. It is a privilege to be your Principal and I look forward to a great school year. Elio Falcon, Jr. Principal Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School 8 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK School Mission Statement We provide the highest quality education so that all of our students are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Alma Mater Paladin, Proud to be (Chorus) Proud to be a Paladin! I’m a Paladin , Proud to be! Proud to be a Paladin! I’ll guard the gate for you and me! Proud to be a Paladin! I will be there ‘til the end! Proud to be a Paladin! I stand for strength, love & faithfulness! (verse 1) As we walk, to the world beyond We will not forget what we’ve been taught There are many paths , there is right and wrong In the days ahead, What will you become? (chorus) (verse 2) Paladins have integrity We are warriors who protect and seek justice and freedom We will triumph of adversity! (chorus) (after last chorus) PROUD TO BE A PALADIN! Jorge Mas Canosa Biography 9 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is named after a notable Miami leader who was forced into exile from Cuba as young man for fiercely opposing the communist regime. Jorge Mas Canosa (1939-1997) rose, through strength of character, focus, and discipline, to great prominence in American business and politics. With extraordinary leadership skills, he became the first Hispanic to head a publicly traded company while forging alliances with national and international leaders and three American administrations to found the Cuban American National Foundation dedicated to the promotion of freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba. Faculty Roster 10 Position Name Cambridge Magnet Campos, Teresita M. Lead Teacher MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Casabielle, Melissa Coats, Emily C. Dasani, Jeanette D. Delgado, Ivette Lopez, Krisanne Martinez, Deborah McLean, Pamela Melchor, Lizet Moran, Michael Nieto, Erika Language Arts / Nolasco, Julissa Reading Penniston, Lia Provost, Carol Puentes, Richard Ramsey, Jillian (Yearbook Advisor) Reddick, Dana-Lewis Rodriguez, Anneris Santana, Susana Suarez-Garcia, Carmen Surana, Deep Torres, Dayami Vatsa, Amita Mathematics / Algebra / Custodio, Oscar M. Geometry / IPREP Elliot, Fay A. 11 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Gallardo, Yamilet Garrote, Lorena Gonzalez, Katia Hernandez, Angela Khajeh, Sara Lalah, Claudia Lora-Platt, Yael Perez, Henry Perez, Tatiana Pichirilo-Quintero, Silmary Rovirosa, Alexandra Salazar, Eva San, Michelle Sosa, Armando Busto, Michelle M. Cook, Christine S. Henry, Janelle Juan, Roberto Macrina-Holder, Lisa Martin, Iris Science / Physical Martinez, Sylvia Science / Biology Norton, Jessica Roche, Alejandro Sapp, Leah Sosa, Janice Stephen, Ana Valdes, Marisol 12 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Whidden, Alexandria Arevalo, Louis Baez, Raymond Bogie, Lann Cortez, Guillermo J. Ginebra, Pilar Hamdan, Chelsea Social Studies / U.S. Isaza, Krista History / Civics Lewis, Adrienne Lyden, Eileen Mora, Barbara Morales, Osiel Strongson, Stephen West, Angela Elective: Forensic Jason Madrid Science Paredes, Krystle (Dance) Alfonso, Isidro (Art) Amador, Teresa (Theatre) Elective: Music / The Barnes-Burton, Sherrol O. (Culinary/Fashion) Arts / Media Doyne-Bailey, Kristi L. (Art) Gonzalez, Robert (Band) Iglesias-Mendez, Mirlynez (Orchestra/Chorus/Guitar) Sosa, Armando (Broadcasting) Benitez, Oswaldo D. Elective: Physical Gomez, Juan Education (P.E.) Nunez, Janet 13 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Elective: Technology / Lorente-Pico, Jacqueline Journalism Penniston, Chloe Mollineda, Maritza Elective: Spanish Rodriguez, Anneris Castillo-Monroy, Melina E. Hernandez, Dorca (HLAP Tutor) ESOL Melchor, Lizet De La Osa, Laura Rodriguez, Anneris Cordero, Ivonne M. Garcia, Marilen Ginebra, Pilar Guido, Marlene Hamdan, Chelsea Hernandez, Elizabeth ESE Hernandez, Nelly McLean, Pamela Morejon, Esteban Preston, Henry Rippes, Martha Rosendo, Leslie Suarez-Garcia, Carmen ESE Program Specialist Machado, Elena School Assessment Garciga, Mayka Coordinator B.M.T. Gelsomino, Girolama (Mimma)