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INTRODUCTIONS Principal

Assistant Principals

Student Services

Magnet Lead Teacher

Activities

Gifted/Test Chair

PTSA Board

Mrs. Fabiola Izaguirre

Mrs. Iliana Artime

Mr. Lee Hawkins

Dr. Ingrid Perez-Sanz - Comm. School

Ms. Tina Marshall - Counselor 8th Grade & 7th A-L

Ms. Nicole Buzainz - Counselor6th & 7th M-Z/ ELL

Ms. Tenaj Davis - SCSI Instructor/UpStart

Ms. Jessica Valdes-Vega

Ms. Andria Gutierrez

Ms. Sofia Padilla

Maria Cachonegrete - President

Susie Picar – Vice President

Carol Trowbridge - Treasurer

Ina Artzt - Secretary

SCHOOL NEWS

We have been a solid “A” school for 18 years!

2018-2019 Award Merit School of Excellence from Magnet Schools of

America

Period 1 8:35 – 9:30 a.m.

(Announcement/ News)

Period 2 9:35 – 10:25 a.m.

Period 3 10:30 – 11:20 a.m.

Period 4 11:25 – 1:15 p.m.

(Lunches)

Period 5 1:20 – 2:10 p.m.

Period 6 2:15 – 3:05 p.m.

Please note that for safety reasons: Students are not allowed on campus after 3:05 P.M. Unless they are

participating in a school sponsored activity or in the After Care Program. Please make arrangements for your child after school.

BELL SCHEDULE

Core Courses

Language Arts

Mathematics/iPrep

Science

Social Studies

Gifted/ESE

LA/Math/SS/ Science

*Requires an EP/IEP

Electives may include

EDGE (Empowered & Driven to Grow &

Engage)

Int. Reading

Int. Math

Home Eco/Culinary Arts

STEM

PE

Yearbook

Computer Discovery

Dance

CURRICULUM

REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS

Florida Standard Assessments Writing: Grades 6th through 8th

Reading: Grades 6th through 8th

Math: Grades 6th through 8th

Science: Grade 8 (FCAT 2.0)

EOCs in Civics, Algebra, Geometry and Biology

District Assessments / Progress Monitoring

Science Baseline and Mid-Year Assessment grade 8

i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments - Reading and Math – 3 times during the school year – 6,7,8

Mid-Year Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics – 6,7,8

*Please be sure students are present each day

• Progress/Interim Reports are issued at the halfway

mark of the grading period- about the 5th Week

• Report Cards are issued at the end of each grading period – about 1 week after the end of the

grading period.

• Parents are encouraged to access the Electronic Gradebook through the Parent Portal / Student

Portal in order to monitor daily progress.

• In our school’s website parents can review classroom rules, procedures, syllabus, news, and homework assignments.

MONITORING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PROGRESS

PARENT / TEACHER COMMUNICATION

Team Parent Conference Days

Thursdays and Fridays

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

To Schedule a Team Conference please contact the appropriate Team

Leader

Team Leaders

6th Grade Mr. R. Rabelo

7th Grade Ms. M. Fernancez

8th Grade Ms. L. Obando-Fonseca

6th Grade/7th Grade M-Z Counselor Ms. Buzainz

8th and 7th Grade A-L Counselor Ms. Marshall

• Individual Teacher Conferences can be scheduled directly with

Teacher – Best way to Reach Teachers via Email

TECHNOLOGY REMINDERS Update Parent Portal - to receive ConnectEd messages, WiFi,

and Gradebook updates.

All students should have “Media Release” forms on file

Fill out Online Meal Application

Via Student Portal Log with your User ID & Password Add lunch money to student account (PayPAMS) Pay Fees through OSP (Online School Payments)

E-mail Teachers when you want to communicate with them.

Web site: www.southmiamimiddle.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smmcswildcats

Twitter: @smmcswildcats Instagram: smmcswildcat

Mr. Lee Hawkins

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USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

As per the Code of Student Conduct, Possessing a wireless communication device is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. However, a student shall not disrupt the educational

process or interfere with the safety-to-life issues of students by using a wireless communication device inappropriately.

When using electronic devices for the purposes of learning consistent with the educational objectives of the District during the instructional

day, students must comply with Board Policy 7540.03, Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.

The possession of a cellular telephone is not a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. However, the possession of a cellular telephone

that disrupts the educational process, the use of the cellular telephone capabilities during school hours, use of a cellular phone

to commit a crime, and the possession or use of a cellular telephone that disrupts or interferes with the safety-to-life issue for

students being transported on a Miami-Dade County Public Schools bus, are infractions of the Code of Student Conduct.

If students violate the terms of the “Acceptable Use Policy,“ an administrator can revoke privileges

Review letter and sign first week of school

School is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices, including cellphones

Students must charge their devices at home

Students are not required to participate

Students cannot film or record teachers or students without their permission

Wireless/AirPods are not Allowed

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE POLICY

Mr. Lee Hawkins

Students are not allowed to post any

inappropriate pictures and/or videos of

students/teachers on any social media network

Students who post or share inappropriate

messages and/or pictures may receive

disciplinary consequences

If inappropriate messages are seen as a form of

bullying or harassment, school police may

become involved

MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS

SOCIAL NETWORKS

Mr. Lee Hawkins

Parent Conferences

Referral to Counselor

Detentions

Work Detail

SCSI

DISCIPLINE & CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Exclusion from Field Trips

Bus Pass Revoked for misbehavior on bus

Success Center

Progressive Discipline Plan

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

DRESS CODE SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5511

• Students are expected to come to school with proper attention having been give to personal cleanliness, grooming, and neatness of dress.

• Students whose personal attire or grooming distracts the attention of other students or teachers from their school work shall be required to make the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the classroom or be sent home by the principal to be properly prepared for school.

• South Miami Middle Community School is a Mandatory Uniform School

UNIFORM DRESS CODE

Tops:

• Polo style shirts with collars are required. Acceptable colors: orange, black and hunter green. Emblems are highly encouraged.

• Only white or black undershirts may be worn under uniform shirts.

• Club, Magnet, Activity or Team/Spirit T-shirts are to be worn on Fridays ONLY. Bottoms:

• Black or khaki full length pants only (Docker Style) worn at the waist. (No jeggings, spandex, crops or capris).

• Black or khaki knee length shorts. (Pants with finished hems only. Torn or elastic pant hems are not acceptable.)

Jackets / Sweaters:

• Colors include solid black, orange, gray, or green. • Hoods are not permitted over the head

• Only SMMCS emblems are highly encouraged on the jackets. Shoes:

• Only tennis shoes or sneakers are allowed.

• Must have closed heels and toes. • No sandals, jellies, platforms, slippers, clogs, thong slides, or shoes without back

straps

Mr. Lee Hawkins

All shoes must be “closed toe”

No sandals, “crocs,” or clogs allowed

No jeans, leggings or denim clothing

Clothes with metal studs, ornaments

or other objects which can scratch

furniture or damage property or

persons.

Students must wear their School IDs

daily.

No hats, headbands or

head gear may be worn

Shorts must be knee

length

Pants and shorts should be

worn at the waist

Clothing should cover the

midriff area

DRESS CODE CONTINUED

Mr. Lee Hawkins

ATTENDANCE Excused Absences

(School Board Policy 5200)

Illness of Student

Medical Appointment

Death in Family

Observance of Religious Holiday

School Sponsored Event

* Students must provide a note within THREE DAYS Otherwise, absence will remain UNEXCUSED

***Excessive absences may affect field trip participation

****Once a student accumulates 3 consecutive absences, a doctor’s note will be required

Ms. Gutierrez

TARDIES & EARLY SIGN-OUT All tardies are unexcused unless student submits a doctor’s

note or parent note upon arrival to school

Students must report to the Main Office if they are tardy

Once a student reaches 4 unexcused tardies, disciplinary consequences will begin

Early Sign out – Please note that when students are picked up early, they miss valuable instruction from their classes

Students are not allowed to be signed out within 30 minutes of the end of the school day – latest early sign out time is 2:30 p.m.

Once students reach a combined 10 days of tardies/early release, students will no longer be eligible to attend field trips/extracurricular activities

Ms. Gutierrez

EMERGENCY CONTACT CARDS

Student will not be released to anyone who

is not on the emergency contact card

All cards must be returned to homeroom

teacher during the first 3 days of school

All persons picking up students must have a photo ID

Verify that all information is up to date

Ms. Gutierrez

SCHOOL SAFETY AND TRAFFIC REMINDERS As we strive to keep the school community safe at all times

remember:

• ALL visitors must show ID and Sign-In and Out upon

entering/leaving school grounds and display the issued visitor

pass.

• ALL volunteers/boosters MUST also sign-in at the main office and

indicate where they will be volunteering in designated binder.

• Parents must update and have current volunteer number in

order to attend field trips.

• Teacher’s Parking Lot IS NOT a drop off area. Gate will be locked.

• Pick-up and Drop-off lane ONLY on 60th Street – Only Main FRONT

GATE will be open – starting at 7:00 a.m.

• Please do not make U-Turns from arrival/dismissal lanes and

please, respect our school neighbors. Do Not Park in Driveways

or Lawns.

• Once students come into the school building, they are not

allowed to walk out or leave school campus.

Pep Club

Environmental Club

National Jr. Honor Society

Student Government

Power of One

i-SEEK Morning Activities

Ms. Gutierrez

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Girls Flag Football

Softball

Soccer

Track and Field

Volleyball

Ms. Gutierrez

ATHLETICS

MAGNET PROGRAM

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Band

Broadcast Arts

Chorus

Dance

Photography

Orchestra

Theatre

Visual Arts

Ms. Jessica Valdes-Vega

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

After School Program

3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday

Community School

Volleyball

Microsoft Suite/Office Applications

Basketball

Cheerleading and Dance

Cooking

Piano

Math, Reading, Study Skills

Log into southmiamimiddle.org to check all classes

Dr. Perez-Sanz

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Community School Office Hours:

Mondays thru Thursday- 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Please see Dr. Ingrid Perez-Sanz, Community School Assistant Principal

for information on classes - (Office is located next to cafeteria, Room 42)

Dr. Perez-Sanz

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