WELCOME TO AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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1 WELCOME TO AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Luis Diaz, Principal Mr. Jason Glasford, Assistant Principal Mr. Marion Rogers, Assistant Principal Ms. Chantal G. Osborne, Assistant Principal A Title I School GOOD THINGS HAPPEN AT GOOD SCHOOLS.GREAT THINGS HAPPEN AT AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.

Marion Rogers, Assistant Principal Ms. Chantal G.

2 WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL ONE OF A KIND! American Senior High is an A school! American Senior High School was ranked in the top 3% of the all high schools in the nation by Newsweek Magazine! American Senior High School was recognized by the Federal ECTAC Committee which acknowledges schools that exceed expectations (ONLY HIGH SCHOOL IN FLORIDA TO RECEIVE THIS HONOR)! Approximately 88% of all students that walked into American Senior High School as freshmen 4 years ago graduated in 2013! American Senior High School has a new Biomedical Magnet! American Senior High School was ranked #2 in all of Miami-Dade County in Schools Sports Programs by the Miami Herald! American Senior High s JROTC was Superior Rated! American Senior High s Band was also Superior Rated

Approximately 88% of all students that walked into American Senior High School as freshmen 4 years ago graduated in 2013! American Senior High School has a new Biomedical Magnet!

3 WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL ONE OF A KIND CON T! American Senior High was named the Do The Right Thing School of the Year! American Senior High School s Top Graduates received early acceptance to Colombia University, John Hopkins University, Brown University, and Georgia Tech to name just a few! American Senior High School has partnered with St. Thomas University to offer Dual Enrollment Courses on Campus! American Senior High School has ten certified college adjunct professors as part of it s staff! Dual enrollment courses offered are English 101 and 102, Pre- Calculus, Spanish Literature, Astronomy, Principles of Business, Theatre as Communication and Sports Administration

few! American Senior High School has partnered with St. Thomas University to offer Dual Enrollment Courses on Campus!

4 WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL ONE OF A KIND CON T! American Senior High School has a tutorial program that consists of both faculty and student mentors! Through a combination of AP/AICE/Dual Enrollment and Industry certification, a student can graduate with a year of college completed free of charge!! American Senior School offers industry certification as a Daycare Asst., Nursing Asst., EKG Tech., Medical Adm. Asst., Computer Automated Designer, Photoshop, Autodesk Inventor, and Dreamweaver! American Senior High School has 7 functioning academies (Academy of Biomedical Careers ABC, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism: AOHT, Academy of Information Technology and Business: AOIT, Engineering Academy for Student Excellence: EASE, Fine Arts Academy, Law Studies Academy, and Freshman Academy (PALS)

! American Senior School offers industry certification as a Daycare Asst., Nursing Asst., EKG Tech., Medical Adm. Asst., Computer Automated Designer, Photoshop, Autodesk Inventor, and Dreamweaver!

5 Advanced International Certification of Education (AICE)/Cambridge CRITERIA Incoming 9th graders who want to be considered for the AHS AICE/Cambridge Program must submit an application to their counselor to be reviewed. They will be evaluated according to the following criterion:! Grades (3.0 GPA)! FCAT Scores (3 or above) or comparable national examinations! Teacher recommendations (one each from English, Math, and Science)! Current math placement and grade (Algebra I or above)! Conduct records and Attendance records! Students must maintain a 3.0 un-weighted GPA while in the AICE/Cambridge program as well as score 3 or above on all FCAT components.

FCAT Scores (3 or above) or comparable national examinations! Teacher recommendations (one each from English, Math, and Science)!

6 ATTENDANCE! Importance of Attendance! Excused Absence vs. Unexcused! Required Documentation Doctor s Note, Letter from Parent! NC due to excessive absences! Make up work

7 MANDATORY UNIFORM SCHOOL

8 Parent information page

9 PARENT PORTAL

10 P T S A Our Parent, Teacher, and Student Association (PTSA) will be planning programs and events throughout the year to help bring the school and community closer together. We hope every family will join our PTSA and be active in helping to build a better American High School. Your membership counts.

11 TUTORIAL PROGRAM! Free FCAT Reading and EOC Algebra I, Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History Tutoring Time & Date TBA! Free Saturday FCAT and EOC Tutoring Time & Date TBA! Announcements will be made.! Connect Ed messages will be sent home.

12 STUDENT SERVICES Ext. Room Y. Quintana 12 th (A-Z) Y. Constant 11 th (A-Z) th (A-M) M. Ruiz ESOL(A-Z) th (N-Z) D. Perez SPED A Z (9 th -12 th ) R. Scott-Gibbs 9 th (A-Z)

Constant 11 th (A-Z) 2254 122 10 th (A-M) M.

13 SUPPORT PERSONNEL Ext. Room R. Scott-Gibbs TRUST Counselor D. Perez BMT/SPED Chairperson J. Carter SPED Program Specialist T. Davis Test Chair L. Eimer Activities Director SAT/ACT Waivers S. Orin Media Specialist Financial Aid M. Gabriel Athletic Director TBA Cap Advisor N/A TBA

Davis Test Chair 2366 243 L. Eimer Activities Director 2240 183 SAT/ACT Waivers S.

14 TESTING! PSAT October 16, 2013! all 10 th grade students - students are automatically registered.! FCAT April 7 11, 2014! Reading,! EOC April 28 May 30, 2014! Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, U.S. History Contact info: Test Chair: Mrs. Davis ext tndavis70@dadeschools.net

! FCAT April 7 11, 2014! Reading,! EOC April 28 May 30, 2014!

15 Athletics #2 Overall Sports Program in the District Cross Country Football Volleyball Bowling Basketball Swimming GET INVOLVED! Golf

16 Band & Auxiliaries Superior Rated Platinum Dazzlers Band Majorettes Cheerleaders

17 Clubs & Organizations SERVICE CLUBS OCTAGON SORROTA STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Government CLASSES CLASS OF 2014 CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2017 Class of 2013

18 Academic and Interest Clubs AMERICAN BLUEPRINT YEARBOOK ART CLUB BAND First Priority CHEERLEADERS CHORUS Chorus DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING 5000 ROLE MODELS HERITAGE PLAYERS F.B.L.A/B.C.E. FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA 5000 Role Models

DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING 5000 ROLE MODELS HERITAGE

19 Academic and Interest Clubs Con t H.O.S.A. MU ALPHA THETA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PLATINUM DAZZLERS PRE-MEDICAL HONOR SOCIETY RED CROSS AMBASSADORS J.R.O.T.C S.E.C.M.E. SILVER KNIGHTS NHS DFYIT UNITE WOMEN OF TOMORROW S.E.C.M.E

PRE-MEDICAL HONOR SOCIETY RED CROSS AMBASSADORS J.R.O.T.C S.

20 ACADEMY LEAD TEACHERS Biomedical (ABC) Ms. Panka Engineering (EASE) Mr. Cox Freshman Academy (USA) Ms. Rowan Fine Arts Academy Ms. Hunt

Cox justincw@dadeschools.net Freshman Academy (USA) Ms.

21 ACADEMY LEAD TEACHERS Con t Law Studies Academy Mr. Browning Browning@dadeschools.net Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) Ms. Scriven / Mr. Gbadebo pamelajones@dadeschools.net sgbadebo@dadeschools.net Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) Mrs Moton @dadeschools.net

22 SCHOOL HOURS Regular School Days 7:20 AM - 2:20 PM No Student Pick up during lunch (11:30 AM 12:30 PM) or after 2:00 pm. Early Release Days 7:20 AM- 12:20 PM

24 American Senior High is a Title I School. What does this mean for you? Title I status means more money in our school to expand our programs and activities to provide the best educational experience for your teen. How does a school qualify to become a Title I school? To qualify for funding during the school year, a school had to have 75% or more of its student population receive free or reduced lunch.

25 How have we used our Title I dollars here at American Senior High School? é Saturday school as well as After school tutorial programs in reading, science, and math é To pay for a Reading Coach and two Reading Teachers to assist our students scheduled into Intensive Reading classes é Fieldtrips é Supplies and materials é Community Involvement Specialist to increase our parental involvement efforts at the school

26 PARENTAL TIPS for STUDENT SUCCESS Every parent wants his/her child to grow up to be a healthy, happy, and a successful adult. Parents are very important to their child s development. Here are some ideas to help you ensure you child s success in school.! Get to know your child s teachers and counselors! Make sure your child gets enough sleep so that he/she will be alert in school.! Make sure that your child attends school each day.! Encourage your child to behave in school.! Praise your child for good work, good effort, and good behavior at home and at school.! Leave large amounts of money or valuables at home! Keep all electronic devices at home except for School Board Approved electronic devices! MOST IMPORTANTLY, monitor the Parent Portal and check your child s electronic grade book in order to be up to date on your their academic performance.

School Counselors. Alphabet represented: Ms. Stengel. LHHS Presenters: Mrs. Pressley Mrs. Krueger. Asst. Principal, Athletic Director

School Counselors. Alphabet represented: Ms. Stengel. LHHS Presenters: Mrs. Pressley Mrs. Krueger. Asst. Principal, Athletic Director LHHS Presenters: School Counselors Alphabet represented: Mr. Becker Principal Ms. Stengel A-D Mr. Burger Mrs. Thompson Asst. Principal, Athletic Director Math Dept. Chair Mrs. Pressley Mrs. Krueger Ms.