Welcome and Introductions Dr. Lisa Robertson Principal Assistant Principals Ms. Mindy Acosta-Leon Ms. Kathy Guerra Dr. Donna Lewis Mr. Stanley Thompkins Mr. Felix Zabala Mr. Felix Zabala Activities Director Ms. Tanya Rae-Schulze Athletic Director Mr. Kelvin Justice

Requirements for Graduation Every student: Must pass the FCAT 2.0 and End of Course exams in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. Must pass the FCAT 2.0 and End of Course exams in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. Demonstrate computer literacy. Complete his/her Service Learning requirement. Have a minimum 2.0 unweighted cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to graduate. Accumulate 24 credits including English, math, social studies, science and electives.

Promotion  Promotion to Grade 10: A minimum cumulative total of 4 credits (Must include one credit of English or Math)  Promotion to Grade 11: A minimum cumulative total of 10 credits (Must include two credits in English and Math)  Promotion to Grade 12: A minimum, cumulative total of 16 credits.

Academy Completion  Each student is registered in one of the six academies.  Students must complete a minimum of four academy courses to be eligible for an academy completion certificate.  Students must complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service.  Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Attendance policy Students are expected to be in attendance every day. Excused absences include: Illness of self, court, immigration, death in family. 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. 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. 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.

Tardy Policy  Students who are tardy to school unexcused for the first 10 minutes of the school day should report directly to class.  Students requiring an excused tardy admit and all students arriving after the first 10 minutes, must report to the Attendance Office to secure an admit.  Once a student accumulates 10 tardies, a doctor’s note or official documentation is required.  Additionally, excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges and/or detentions/suspensions according to our progressive discipline plan.  Student tardy records can be obtained using the online grade book through either the student or parent portal. Excused tardies include doctor’s appointments with a note.

Attendance Office Located in Room 20 Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school. Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school. Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.

Code of Student Conduct A copy of the Code of Student Conduct is available at: 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, indoor suspension (SCSI) and outdoor suspension.  Disciplinary action is judged on an individual case by case basis.  An overview of the Ferguson’s progressive discipline plan can be found at:

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 7:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. in the main office.  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).

Transportation  Students may be transported to and from school if they live two miles or more from the school within school boundaries.  Transportation may 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.

Student Drop-off/ Parking  ONLY SENIORS and selected Juniors are authorized to park on campus.  Students may be dropped off in the parent loop on the west side of the school.  Parents should avoid dropping students off in areas of heavy traffic.  Parents may not use the Faculty Parking Lot or bus loop to drop-off or pick up students.  Parents should attempt to drop-off students prior to 7:00 a.m. due to the volume of students at Ferguson.  It is suggested that parents and students have a pre- arranged location for pick-up.  Carpooling is appreciated!  Make sure to have rainy day plans.

Athletics Director: Kelvin Justice Requirements: Each student athlete must:  Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.  Have a current Athletic Eligibility Pack, which contains the following 3 forms: –Athletic Physical Form (sign by parent & notarized) as well as a birth certificate –FHSAA EL 3 Form –M-DCPS Contract for Student Participation in Interscholastic Competitions or Performances.  Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football requires $76)  Physical forms may be downloaded from the school website (  Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to school

Activities Director: Tanya Rae-Schulze  To compete or participate in inter-scholastic activities, students must maintain a minimum 2.0, unweighted, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and adhere to the attendance policy.  Service Clubs/ Interest Clubs - To join a service or interest club, students have to fill out an application for the service or interest club of their choice, be a student in good standing with the school, and actively participate in the activities of the club.  Honor Societies - Membership in an honor society is based on outstanding grades in specific subject areas or high overall academic and conduct grades.  Student Government/ Class Boards are elected organizations which represent each individual as the student body and each grade level.

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