Post on 18-Dec-2015
WELCOME TO CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL !
Who knows what the
Coral Gables mascot is ?
Coral Gables Cavaliers
Things to know at Gables…
School begins at 7:15
&ends at 2:20
More to know …
Schedule•8 Classes
•Block Schedule (2/4/6/8 & 1/3/5/7)
Lunch at Gables
More to know …
Attendance Policy•5 unexcused absences in semester class = No Credit•10 unexcused absences in annual class = No Credit
More to know …
Uniform Policy•RED, WHITEWHITE, , GRAY, or BLACK polo shirt•Khaki, black pants/capris or blue jeans•Closed toe shoes (no sandals)•Friday = SPIRIT Day- any Gables T-Shirt
Opportunities at CGHS
We Have a Variety of Sports
A Band of Distinction…
Nationally ranked Gablettes dance team
First Rate
Cooking Program
Cheerleading
PEP RALLIES!
Recognized Newspaper, Highlights
Respected Student Yearbook, Cavaleon
Over 30 clubs & honor societies !
CAP- College Assistance Program
Ms. Liz Stack
Help with
Colleges/U
niversi
ties
Assistance with Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Sign up for ConnectEDU, found in your portal under
APPS/SERVICES
GraduationRequirements
•2.0 Un-weighted GPA•20 hours of community service
•Can begin this summer !
•Passing ELA- English Language Arts Test (In 10th Grade) and Algebra 1 EOC
• Geometry, Biology, & US History EOC is 30% of final grade for that class•24 Credits to Graduate
English Credits
English I – 9th GradeEnglish II – 10th GradeEnglish III – 11th GradeEnglish IV – 12th Grade
1 Algebra
1 Geometry
2 Higher Level Math
4 Math Credits
3 Science Credits
1 Physical Science
1 Biology
1 Additional Required Science
3 Social Studies Credits
1 World History1 American History
.5 Economics /.5 Government
Other Requirements…
.5 Personal Fitness &.5 Other PE class
1 Fine/Performing Arts, or Practical Arts Credit
4 Electives in Major (Academy)
4 General Electives
1 online course
ACADEMIES at
Coral Gables Senior High:
1. Business Management and Informational Technology
2. Communication, Arts, Film, and Digital Media
3. Design, Education and Hospitality
4. Health Science, Public Service, and Law
5. Visual and Performing Arts
6. Academy of Finance (NAF) – Through Magnet Application Only
7. International Baccalaureate (IB) – Through Magnet Application ONLY
Once you have chosen an academy, you will NOT be switched.
Visual and Performing Arts Pathway
Ceramics and PotteryDance EducationDrawing and Painting Music PerformanceTheater Arts
Mr. Steven Ellis
Business Management and Informational Technology
NAF Academy of Finance (AOF)Accounting
Business Supervision and Management
Networking Support Services Programming & JAVA development
Mr. Dan Finora
Ms. Terri Alvarado
Communication, Arts, Film, and Digital Media
Communications TechnologyCreative Writing Digital DesignJournalism (Newspaper or Yearbook)Multimedia ServicesTelevision Production
Ms. Patty Gans- Funnen
Design, Education, and Hospitality
Culinary OperationsEarly Childhood Education
Fashion DesignArchitectural/Drafting Design
Ms. Sylvia Ortega Mr. Dan Finora
Health, Science, Public Service, and Law
Law StudiesJROTC
Pre-MedicineSports Medicine
Mr. Dan FinoraMs. Alba Del Castillo
Subject Selection English & Inquiry
Skills Math
ScienceSocial Studies
World Language Academy Elective
5 Core Courses
If a student scores below the mandated ELA or EOC level, an elective is subject to be replaced with an intensive reading and/or math class.
ESOL Development class for ELL students.
& elective choices
Subject Selection
Sheet
Core Required Classes
\Academy Electives – Example of NAF
Academy Pathway by Grade Level
Options of pathways classes based on the selected academy
Have your parent sign, initial and date it. You also sign, initial and
date it as well as provide a good e-mail and phone
number.
Other Electives
Select (5) five electives that you want in the order of your preference. # 1 being the one you want
most. We will try to accommodate your choices in your order of preference. However, all electives are subject to availability. DO NOT CHOOSE AN
ELECTIVE UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO TAKE THE CLASS even if you put as # 5, you may actually
end up with the class.
(*) Course requires a teacher recommendation, audition, or
application process.
($$$) course requires a fee. Could be as much as $100.00.
What to Do Next
• Have your current core teachers make the appropriate recommendations for your 9th grade. (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, & Foreign Language)AP Courses require pre-requisites and teacher signatures
• Sit with your parents to review and select the appropriate electives and make sure to have your parents sign the bottom portion; along with your signature, date phone number and e-mail.
• If no subject selection sheet is returned, a counselor will select your classes for the 9th grade, and THERE WILL BE NO SCHEDULE CHANGE.
ABSOLUTELY NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER JUNE 2, 2015
• Coral Gables Prep- Due March 18• Coral Way K-8 – Due March 18• Key Biscayne K-8 – Due March 18• Kinloch Park Middle – Due March 19• Ponce de Leon Middle – Due March 16• Shenandoah Middle – Due March 17• South Miami Middle – Due March 19
Subject Selection Sheet due with ALL SIGNATURES!
Questions or Comments?