Orientation Congratulations! Coordinator: Sylvia Carro SCHOLARS ACADEMY Orientation Congratulations! Coordinator: Sylvia Carro

WELCOME! Scholars/IB Office—Room 708 305-532-4515 ext. 2708 Ms. Carro: Scholars Academy Coordinator Dr Rodriguez: Principal Dr. Cespedes: AP for Scholars Academy Mr. Rodriguez: IB Coordinator Ms. Williams: Scholars Counselor Mrs. Sahwell: CAP Advisor Scholars Student Board Scholars/IB Office—Room 708 305-532-4515 ext. 2708 sacarro@dadeschools.net

We Are a Uniform School Please purchase your uniforms from the school store PTSA Rocks-Join Must wear your ID

Prerequisites for Scholars Academy Algebra I Honors Completed/Geometry Physical Science and Bio Completed EOC for both classes strongly encouraged to be complete before you enter Beach High. If you have NOT taken or PASSED an EOC in Algebra I or Geometry you MUST see me to set up after school tutoring. Must maintain your 3.0 unweighted GPA during the 4 years of High School

Scholars Academy Flow Chart Subject Group   GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 English Pre-AP/H English 1 or Pre-AP/H Gifted English 1 Pre-AP/H English 2 Pre-AP/H Gifted English 2 AP English Language or H English 3 AP English Literature or English 4 Dual Enrollment Foreign Language Spanish/French/Italian/ Portuguese 1 or more advanced Portuguese 2 or more advanced Portuguese 3 or more advanced Portuguese 4/AP or more advanced Social Studies AP World History (Required) AP Human Geo (req) AP US Gov & AP Econ (IB elective) AP US History or H US History AP Government /H Economics AP Macro Econ/Law Studies Science Pre-AP H Biology or Pre-AP H Gifted Biology Pre-AP H Chemistry Pre-AP H Gifted Chemistry Pre-AP H Chemistry or Pre-AP H Physics AP Physics 1 H Physics or AP Physics 1/C AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Mathematics Pre-AP H Geometry or Pre-AP H Gifted Geometry Pre-AP H Algebra 2 Pre-AP H Gifted Algebra 2 Pre-AP H Algebra 2 or Pre-AP H Pre-Calculus (Required) H Pre-Calculus (Required) H Calculus/Dual Enrollment AP Calculus AB AP Statistics H Prob and Statistics AP Calculus AB or BC Electives Pre AP/IB Inquiry Skills (Required) Pers Fitness/Phys Ed (Required) Recommended elective in Arts, Debate, Journalism, Technology 2 Recommended electives in Arts, Debate, Journalism, Technology  AP Biology, AP Chemistry or AP Env Sci available only after H Chemistry 3 Recommended AP or electives in Arts, Debate, Journalism, Technology or Internship AP Art History AP Psychology (must have completed Psychology) 3 Recommended AP or Electives in Arts, Debate, Journalism, Technology or Internship AP Psychology

Paperwork Needed: Contract Form– Must have completed; it is in your packet. Parent signature required. AP Contract Included Make sure you CAREFULLY check your schedule TODAY. If you are missing a class, are scheduled in a class you have already passed, or have questions regarding requirements see ME and Ms WILLIAMS after the tour. Schedule for next year – Read over your schedule CAREFULLY!! Make sure you are scheduled to take the REQUIRED classes for Scholars. PRE-IB is a must

What Highly Selective Institutions Recommend: SA students should strongly consider taking the most rigorous courses in all core areas. Stats, Calculus and Physics are highly recommended and required for STEAM We are an AP and IB school. Show how you “stand out” in leadership and community service Test scores are important College writing ability and character qualities are predicted from your essay

QUIZ: Scholars Academy AP Classes Requirements How many AP classes must you take in your Freshman year and which? How many AP classes must you take in your Sophomore year and which? What GPA must you maintain to remain within the Scholars Academy? What room do you go to if you have a schedule or grade issue? When is lunch?

Scholars Academy Requirements: Must take English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language all 4 years, regardless of FLVS or summer classes Must complete Math through PreCalculus Must take a minimum of 1 AP class in 9th grade (AP World History) Must take a minimum of 2 AP class in 10th grade (AP English Lang and AP European History) Must take a minimum of 3 AP classes in each of the 11th and 12th grades 3 AP Classes suggested for Senior Year 100 Community Hours by the end of Senior year IB Diploma students meet the requirements

Community Hours: You need a minimum of 100 community hours to obtain the Scholars Diploma. Do not wait until your Senior year to start earning your hours The school will offer several opportunities to earn community service hours such as donations, volunteering, etc.

Summer Reading Assignment: Available at the school website student tab. Must complete the reading and take annotated notes which can be used during the essay writing the first week of school. Eng. I H and Eng I Honors Gifted Check Website for Reading Assignment Miami Beach Senior High Schoolwires

School begins at 7:20am and ends at 2:20pm You must wear uniform and ID at all times at MBSH

You are allowed a maximum of 5 absences in a semester course You are allowed a maximum of 5 absences in a semester course and 10 absences in a year course. Because of block schedule, each day’s absence is actually counted as 2 absences missed!

The uniform includes solid red or gray tops and black, khaki or blue jean pants or slacks; outerwear should be red or white. Electronic devices (BYOD) are allowed for research only at teacher’s discretion.

SCHEDULE: 8 periods spread over even and odd days 1 7:20 – 9:00 3 9:05 – 10:35 10:40 – 12:10 11:15 – 12:45 12:50 – 2:20 EVEN: 2 7:20 – 9:00 4 9:05 – 10:35 Lunch at 10:40 – 11:10 or 12:15 – 12:45

Scholars Academy students must meet the highest standards of academic integrity. MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH STUDENT HONOR CODE: I affirm that all work I submit is mine alone, and that I will give proper credit to others when I use their words or ideas. I will neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance on any assignment, and I commit myself to academic conduct that will reflect well upon my school, my community and myself at all times. I understand that there are severe penalties for violating this affirmation.

Scholars for Newbies: 101 Don’t be afraid of getting lost, it happened to all of us. Ask for help! Older students may seem intimidating but they are there to help you! Use your resources (counselors, teachers, etc) Don’t slack off your freshman year, it will be hard to recuperate later on Teachers want you to succeed, so establish good relationships Do not take in more than you can handle, especially while you are adjusting to the high school atmosphere DO NOT Procrastinate !