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Dear Parents and Students,  We would officially like to welcome all new Eaglets to our

family. We have been working hard all summer to improve our facilities, curriculum and staff.  

“Disce Quasi Semper Victurus”“Study like you will live forever”

Recognitions

International Studies Charter Middle School (ISCMS) has

achieved a remarkable goal by ranking in the top 5 middle

schools in Miami-Dade county and 9th in the state of Florida.

ISCMS has been an “A” school for three years in a row.

Recognitions• International Studies ranks as a gold

medal winner. We are #2 in Florida and #15 in the nation out of 22, 000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Colombia.

• International Studies ranks #65 in Florida and #290 in the nation and only 1,930 of the top high schools in the nation are ranked.

• International Studies ranks #32 in Florida and #447 in the nation and only 1,000 of the top public high schools in the nation are ranked.

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOWAdministration

Victoriano RodríguezPrincipal

Janette CruzAssistant Principal

Student ServicesMs. Teresa Valdes: E-Mail TereValdes@dadeschools.net

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM -2:30 PM

By APPOINTMENT ONLY, unless it is an emergency

Services Provided:Course Credit Analysis

Assistance with Subject SelectionProbation Meetings

Assistance with Schedule ChangesAdvisement regarding course/credit recovery

CounselingFacilitator of Parent/Teacher ConferencesFacilitator of Student/Parent Conferences

CAP (College Advising Program)

Dr. Jon Page: E-Mail jonepage@aol.comCell: 305-904-2906

Office Hours: By Appointment Only

Services Provided:Assistance with College Preparation

Assistance with College SelectionAssistance with College Financial Aid

Assistance with Scholarship InformationAssistance with Bright Futures

Assistance with Subject SelectionAssistance with Course Credit Analysis

Parent Volunteer Hours, Student Community Service

I.S.C.H.S Activities

Class ClubsMiddle School OfficersClass of 2014(Seniors)Class of 2015(Juniors)Class of 2016(Sophomores)Class of 2017(Freshmen)Language ClubsFrench ClubItalian ClubSpanish Club

Nationally Recognized Clubs

Key ClubMu Alpha Theta

National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor

SocietyInterest Clubs

Audio/Video ClubArt Club

Bible ClubDrama Club

Eagle Athletics ClubFilm Club

Musical Theater ClubYearbook Club

Inter-Organizational CouncilStudent Government Association

www.ischs.net ischsactivities.gmail.com

How to join a team @ ISCHS

Attend sports meeting on August 21,2013. Students must have all eligibility requirements to participate.Middle / High School will be available on the Athletics website.

Basic Eligibility requirements: (HS has further requirements)Submit school Insurance $20Submit MDCPS Physical PacketMaintain GPA 2.5 unweightedSubmit ISCHS Athletics- Parent &

Student Contract

HS Sports

Fall - Girls Volleyball

- Boys Flag FootballWinter

- Girls & Boys Soccer - Girls & Boys Basketball

Spring - Boys Tennis

- Girls Flag Football - Boys Volleyball

Alfred Mitat 305-643-2955 Ext 207 ISCHSATHLETICS@GMAIL.COMAthletic Website: www.c2cschools.com/ISCHSEAGLES

FHSAA Site - www.fhsaa.org

I.S.C.H.S Athletics

People you should knowMain Office

Lourdes VasquezRegistrar

Liaran Aleman Attendance Clerk

Leonela RoheidyAdministrative

Assistant

People you should knowMain Office

Maria de ArmasCafeteria Manager

Maria RodríguezSchool Treasurer

People you should know

Security

Christopher Troy VilimJesus de Armas

Jose Alvarez

Opening of School: Pick Up/Drop off Procedures

Students MUST be dropped off and picked up on the intersection of 9th Street and 25th Avenue

This may be accessed from either 27th Avenue or 24th Avenue

Security will be located at this location to ensure safety and facilitate timeliness

ISCHS does not provide transportation; however, we have flyers of available bus companies (located in the main office).

You may also check MDCPS’ website for an approved bus list(www.dadeschools.net)

Opening of School : Security/Medical Concerns

Parent visit restrictions:

• Parents are not allowed to drop off food or supplies in the main office

• Parents are not allowed to accompany students to class or walk the hallways

• Every parent volunteer must be cleared through MDCPS background clearance in order to volunteer

Security and Medical concerns

• In order to maintain a safe learning environment, our school employs several security guards and maintains locked facilities

• Please see the main office if you have any allergies or medical concerns

• All medications must be administered to students by office personnel

Bell SchedulePeriod High School Schedule Middle School Schedule

Block 1: 7:30-8:30 N/ABlock 2:

Period 2/3

8:35 – 10:20 8:35 – 10:20

Block 3:

Period 4/5

Lunch

10:25 – 12:40

***Lunch (1st, 2nd or 3rd) is determined

by the student’s 4th or 5th period class.

10:25 – 12:40

***Lunch (1st, 2nd or 3rd) is determinedby the student’s 4th or 5th period class.

Block 4 :

Period 6/7

12:45 – 2:30 12:45 – 2:30

Block 5:

MS Homeroo

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HS Dismissa

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2:30 2:35 – 3:30

All students should check student portal on Miami Dade county public schools website for their class schedule.

Students will be directed on the first day of school

Discipline Policy

•Must be served within 48 hours

• Parents must sign detention slip

• Detentions will be served in room 101:

Middle School 8:00am- 8:30amHigh School 2:35pm- 3:05pm

Detentions

Code of Student Conduct/ Cell Phone Policy

• Electronic devices will not be given back to students under any circumstance.

• To reclaim a device, the student’s parents must come to the main office to pick it up

• If a student needs to use the phone, they may use the phone in the main office.

• Parents are not to contact students during school time on their cell phones

Discipline Policy

Social Networking• Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

• Social networking of any kind is not permitted during school hours

• Students are not to use social networking to send obscene or inappropriate materials

• Ex. Threats, hacking, damaging equipment, nude or semi nude photos(please refer to the student code of conduct)

• Parents are responsible for monitoring and regulating student’s use of electronic devices

Discipline Policy

Communicating with Teachers

• Website- via email• Phone call to teacher• Counselor• Administration

• Please allow 48 hours for a response.

Uniforms may be purchased from All

Uniform Wear:200 NW 27th Avenue

(305) 649-2749

UniformsHigh School Uniforms:

Navy Blue Polo with School Logo

Striped Rugby Navy Blue and White Shirt

(All shirts must be tucked in)

Khaki Dickie Pants with School Logo

Navy Sweater with School Logo

Black or Brown BeltBlack or Brown shoes

Spirit Shirts may be worn on

FRIDAYS ONLY!!! This

does NOT include PE

Shirts/Field day.

Lunch/Breakfast A catered meal will be available each day for

students to purchase. Parents may pre-pay (cash or check) the meals

however they like (daily, weekly, monthly, annually). Our cafeteria manager, Maria de Armas, will be

available from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Students may also bring their own food or make

purchases from the vending machines.

Our menus will be available on our website a month in advance.

Meal Reduced Full priceBreakfast $0.30 $2.00

Lunch $0.40 $3.50

Parent Volunteer HoursParents/Guardians are required to volunteer

at least thirty 30 hours per school year (3 hours per month) at International Studies Charter Schools.

All hours must be completed prior to the end of May

GRADES 6-11: Failure to complete the 30 hours will result in your child being placed on the waiting list for the following school year and not automatically re-registered

For more information about volunteer opportunities, please see the school’s website or contact the PTSA

Before/After School Care Program

• In order for students to remain on campus after school, they need to be enrolled in an after school activity or sport or be enrolled in the after school care program.

• Students are not permitted to be on campus 30 minutes prior to the opening of school or 30 minutes after dismissal unless

participating in an extracurricular activity or the

after school care program.

Before/After School Care Program

• First hour dedicated to home learning• Tutoring available• Light Snacks provided

• Entertainment:Academic activitiesFoosball, Nintendo Wii, and

Ping pongOutdoor Sports

Before Care7:00 a.m.- 8:30

a.m. After CareHigh School: 2:30 p.m.-6:00

p.m. Middle School: 3:30 p.m.-6.00

p.m.

PTSAInternational Studies Charter School supports the mission of our local Parent Teacher Association of being a powerful voice for all

children, a resource for families and communities, and an advocacy agency for education and well-being of every child.

President - Rosa ValdesVice President (Middle School) - Suzanne Santiago

Vice President (High School) - Robert MedellTreasurer - Dulce Del Pozo

Recording Secretary - Janet FerraCorresponding Secretary - Karen Loucel

807 SW 25th AveMiami, FL 33135Phone 305-643-

2955Fax 305-643-2956

Website: www.ischs.net

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