Welcome to Ponce de Leon Middle...
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Welcome to
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Ponce de Leon Middle SchoolAn International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Programme World School. Winner of
Magnet Schools of America 2018
“Magnet School of Distinction”Magnet Schools of America: School of Excellence 2017
First Middle School to offer Dual Enrollment Class
through F.I.U.
AP Spanish offered to Advanced World Language
students.
Recipient of $100,000 PASS Grant with Holland & Knight
and Council for Educational Change
Coral Gables Community Foundation Grant
We are an
Aschool!
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Administration
Mr. Herb Penton, Principal
Mrs. Jessica Diaz-Fortich, Assistant Principal
Mr. Yader Lacayo, Assistant Principal
Administrative Team
Melissa Masters: Activities Director, 7th Grade, SCSI
Marlene Ramos: Magnet Lead Teacher
Magaly Ercilla: Special Education Department
Chairperson, Student Support and Interventions
Counselors
Jennifer Juncosa
Christy Santi
Contacting Counselor:
- Call 305-661-1611 to set up an appointment.
*Please allow 48 hours for a call back.
6th Grade
Team Leaders
7th Grade
Team Leaders
8th Grade
Team Leaders
Eliza Gelin
Veena Gupta
Rosa Gonzalez
Charles Silva
Diego Falcon
Maritza Garcia-Oña
Making the best of Middle School
Ponce de Leon Middle is a safe, family oriented
school. Our staff is trained in helping our incoming
students and their parents make the most of their
middle school experience. Every student at Ponce
has a counselor, administrator and team of
teachers assigned to them that can help to make
Ponce an unforgettable and positive experience.
Here are tips to help you get ready.
1. It is okay to be nervous. Your classmates are
nervous as well. All administrators, counselors
and teachers will be outside of your classrooms
and ready to help.
2. Work on getting organized. All students will
receive a school planner.
3. Choose your friends wisely.
4. Attendance counts.
5. Good behavior directly impacts your opportunity
for success.
6. Do not let problems build up. Ask for help.
Concerns with 1 or 2 classes: contact the teacher directly at
305-661-1611.
Concerns across all classes: contact Team Leader for team
conference at 305-661-1611.
E-mail your child’s teacher (all emails found in school’s
website).
Setting Up Parent
Conferences:
By appointment only.
Leave message for team leader
at 305-661-611 or email team
leader directly.
Code
of
Student Conduct
Progressive Discipline
Detention with teacher is minimal
consequence.
Progresses to Assistant Principal.
School Uniform
We are a mandatory uniform school.
Must wear uniform at all times and at all
school-sponsored events.
Approved Shirt Colors
Navy White
Approved
Colors for
Pants
Navy
Khaki
You
cannot
learn if
you are
not here!
ATTENDANCE
Procedures for Reporting Absences
Student
Activities
Academic performance
is of primary
importance.
To play sports, student
must maintain good
attendance and a
grade of “C” or better
in academics and
conduct.
Activities, Clubs and Sports 2018-2019
5000 Role Models Thespian Club
Bible Club Drama
Chess Team Yearbook
FCCLA Girls Volleyball
French Club Boys Soccer
Future Educators of America Girls Basketball
Gardening Club Girls Cross Country
Italian Club Girls Flag Football
Leonettes Coed Tennis
National Junior Honor Society Girls Track & Field
Sea-Perch Boys Basketball
SECME Boys Cross Country
Spanish Club Boys Track & Field
Spelling Bee Club Girls Soccer
Student Council
After School All-Stars Program•Afterschool program enrollment is open
•Homework help
•Sports
•Activities
•Nutritious Snack
•Minimal Fee
•Contact program manager at 786.517.2868
Parent Portal
PTSA
Parent, Teacher, Student Association
The largest non-profit statewide volunteer organization working exclusively on behalf of children and youth.
First Day
of School
Students will check online what room to report to
for homeroom.
We have no lockers, except in PE.
Bring Lunch Money ($2.50) just in case.
Basic Supplies Needed:
Paper Pencil Pen Folder
Forms to
Look For
Emergency Contact FormsInsurance Forms-OnlineParent Notifications/Activities Calendar
School Fees:Physical Education: Locks & UniformsScience Lab FeeFine Arts FeeTechnology FeeBand Fee
Lunch
Applications
Must be renewed annually.
Must be done on the parent
portal.
Must be done by deadline !
for taking the time to show
your child that education is
important to you!
Feel free to contact us
if you have any questions.