2015 2016

Welcome

Mr. Rafael Villalobos

Principal

Mr. Garcia

Code of Student Conduct

A copy of the Code of Student Conduct is

available at:

http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/9/index.htm

Students are responsible to adhere to all

policies at all times.

Discipline Policy Continued defiance of school authority and policies and/or

serious violations of The Code of Student Conduct

may result in disciplinary action.

Ferguson employs a progressive discipline policy in accordance with district policy which includes warnings, parent conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday School, indoor suspension (SCSI) and/or a Student Success Center Assignment.

Disciplinary action is judged on an individual case by case basis.

An overview of the Ferguson’s progressive discipline plan can be found at:

http://www.fergusonhs.org

Electronic device policy

All electronic devices must be turned off and out of

sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m.

Any visible electronic devices are subject to

confiscation.

Electronic devices that have been confiscated may

be picked up between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in

room 11.

Ferguson is not responsible for any lost or

stolen electronic devices.

Dress Code

All students are expected to be in uniform

everyday unless otherwise notified.

Proper uniforms include:

– solid color gray, black, or white polo or oxford

shirts.

– black, gray, or khaki pants such as Dockers,

Chinos, or Dickies.

– Blue jeans may ONLY be worn on Friday along with a uniform shirt or a school sanctioned spirit shirt. (Each “quarter,” this will be revisited).

Saturday School

Alternative for indoor suspension.

Students assigned to Saturday School must

attend or will be assigned SCSI.

Failure to attend two Saturday School

sessions will result in an Student Success

Center Assignment.

Mr. Nora

Transportation Students may be transported to and from school if

they live more than two miles from the school within school boundaries.

Transportation is not be provided for all magnet students who are out of school boundaries.

No student is allowed to ride a school bus other than the one to which he/she is assigned.

The school bus driver has absolute jurisdiction over all students on their school bus.

Mr. Thompkins

Clinic Usage

Must have a valid pass from the teacher to

visit clinic.

You may not stay in the clinic for more than

15 minutes unless you have called home.

If you are injured in any way, you must let

an adult or the clinic know immediately.

Tardy Policy Students who are tardy to school should report to the

courtyard to receive a tardy pass

Students who arrive after 7:20 a.m. but prior to 7:45 a.m.

should report to a Plasco Station.

Students who arrive after 7:45 a.m. must report to the

Attendance Office with a parent and/or proper

documentation to secure an admit.

Once a student accumulates 10 tardies, a doctor’s note or

official documentation is required.

Excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges and/or

detentions/suspensions according to our progressive

discipline plan.

Excused tardies include doctor’s appointments with a note

or other “official documentation.”

Attendance policy Students are expected to be in attendance every day.

Excused absences include:

• Illness of self, court, immigration, death in family.

When a student is absent he/she must present a note to the

attendance office within three days. Notes should include:

• Student’s name, ID number, date of absence, reason, and parent’s signature.

Notes then must be submitted to all teachers for documentation.

• If an admit is not obtained within the three days, the absence will remain unexcused and the student will not be permitted to make up work missed.

The student should retain all admit notes for their records.

Attendance Office

Located in Room 20

Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school.

Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.

Cafeteria

Keep all areas clean.

Do not leave the cafeteria without throwing something

away.

Follow directions from security personnel.

Parents cannot bring in food from outside to the school

during the school day.

Students may not order lunch from outside the school.

Free and Reduced lunch forms are done online and can be

found and submitted at

https://freeandreducedmealapp.dadeschools.net/

Ms. Acosta-Leon

FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

WELCOME

SOPHOMORE FALCONS!

WHAT DO I NEED TO GRADUATE?

You need to complete 24 credits in the following areas:

4 credits in English.

4 credits in math (must include Algebra

1 and Geometry).

3 credits in science.

3 credits in social studies.

1 credit in fine art.

0.5 credit in personal fitness.

0.5 credit in physical education.

complete 1 online course (FLVS)

8 credits in general electives.

WHAT DO I NEED TO GRADUATE?

You must take AND pass the Algebra 1 and the end of course assessment (EOC) at level 3 or higher.

You must take Geometry as one of the four mathematics credits required for high school graduation. Your performance on the Geometry (EOC) assessment will count as 30% of your final course.

You must take Biology as one of the three science credits required for high school graduation. Your performance on the Biology EOC assessment will count as 30% of your final course grade.

Must pass the Grade 10 ELA Common Core assessment

WHAT DO I NEED TO GRADUATE?

You must have a 2.0 un-weighted grade

point average (GPA).

Complete a community service project.

STEPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS In order to be promoted to 11th grade you must have earned:

2 English credits

1 Math credit

1 Science credit

Or

1 English credit

2 Math credits

1 Science credit

With a total of 9 overall credits

However…you must make up any core classes that you fail in

summer school (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Remember the 5 point rule applies to the 3rd and 4th nine weeks

which includes the final exam

STEPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

No more than 10 Unexcused Absences in

an annual course or teacher may withhold

credit and student may be unable to

participate in activities.

Counselor

School Counselors

Student Services Chairperson Ms. Veloso

Design & Architecture A-L Dr. Martinez

Design & Architecture M-Z Ms. Veloso

Information Technology A-Z Ms. Perdomo

International Baccalaureate Ms. Enriquez

International Business A-L Dr. Cortes

International Business M-Z Ms. Denis

Medical Biomedical A-L Ms. Williams

Medical Biomedical M-Z Ms. Pezoldt

CAP Advisor Ms. Harper

Counselors Info

– FLVS

– Cap Counselor – Ms. Harper

– Connect EDU

All pertinent information can be found at

www.fergusonhs.org

Under the Student Services section.

Counselor Appointments

Go to the Student Services Counter, school

website, or the Ferguson Mobile app for a

“Request for Counselor Appointment Form”

before school, during lunch and after school.

– Remember to write down the reason at the

bottom of the page.

– Leave form in the box.

Mr. Justice

Athletics Director: Kelvin Justice

justicek@dadeschools.net

Requirements: Each student athlete must:

Have a current Athletic Eligibility Packet, which contains the following 4 forms:

1. Athletic Physical Form (signed by parent & notarized) as well as Birth

Certificate

2. FHSAA EL 3 Form

3. FHSAA EL 3CH Form

4. M-DCPS Contract for Student Participation in Interscholastic

Competitions or Performances.

Purchase student athletic insurance for $30, (Football requires $76).

School Insurance is sold Monday – Thursday at lunch or from 2:25 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Physical forms may be downloaded from the school website:

www.fergusonhs.org

Insurance must be purchased through the Athletic Department.

Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to school

Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA

Complete the Concussion Course (www.nfhslearn.com)

Concussions in Sports

The following are instructions for ordering and completing the required courses:

(Important Note: If you have completed this course anytime in the past, the course must be “ordered” prior to beginning the

course.)

Course Ordering

Step 1: Go to www.nfhslearn.com.

Step 2: “Sign In” to your account using the e-mail address and password you provided at time of registering for an nfhslearn account.

OR

If you do not have an account, “Register” for an account.

Step 3: Click “Courses” at the top of the page.

Step 4: Scroll down to “Concussions in Sports” from the list of courses.

Step 5: Click “View Course”.

Step 6: Click “Order Course.”

Step 7: Select “Myself” if the course will be completed by you.

Step 8: Click “Continue” and follow the on-screen prompts to finish the checkout process. (Note: There is no fee for this course.)

Beginning a Course

Step 1: Go to www.nfhslearn.com.

Step 2: “Sign In” to your account using the e-mail address and password you provided at time of registering for an nfhslearn account.

Step 3: From your “Dashboard,” click “My Courses”.

Step 4: Click “Begin Course” on the course you wish to take.

*Your course will launch on the same page of the web browser.

**Click “Back to Dashboard” when ready to exit course.

Be sure to print the certificate of completion at the end of the course as each school’s athletic department is required to keep a copy

on file.

Ms. Guerra

Social Media

Ferguson twitter

@FergusonSHS

Ferguson Mobile app

• Free Mobile App

• Available for Apple and Android

Users

• Push Notifications - Best form of

communication

Ms. Rae-Schulze

Activities Director: Tanya Rae-Schulze

stingrae@dadeschools.net

Sophomore Sponsor is Mr. Provenzo cprovenzo@dadeschools.net

STOP Financial System

http//fl-dade.stopforschools.com

username: student id number

password: DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)

Stay current with school information and activities by visiting our school website www.fergusonhs.org

and clicking on the Activities link

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