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

2. 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
ext. 2708

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

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

13. 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!

14. 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.

15. 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 :40 – 11:10
or :15 – 12:45

16. 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.

17. 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 !