1. Welcome to… AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Francisco E. Garnica
Principal
Ms. Chantal G. Osborne
Assistant Principal
Mr. F. Jason Glasford
Mr. Jason H. Allen
Assistant Principal Excelling With Strength Through Diversity

2. Why American? Received a state grade of A for the past two years
Nationally ranked in the top 3% by Newsweek Magazine
Only school in Florida to be recognized by the Federal ECTAC Committee
Named Do The Right Thing School of the Year for 2012 & 2013
Ranked #4 in MDCPS as Best Sports Program by the Miami Herald
Graduated 80% of the Class of 2014
Our graduates were accepted to Columbia University, John Hopkins University, Brown University, Georgia Tech, as well as local and state universities.

3. Accomplishments
98% of this Senior Class of 2013 participated in an AP/Cambridge/Dual Enrollment or Industry Certification Exam
12 graduates were Silver Knight Finalist
506 received passing scores in Industry Certification
Superior Rated Band
2 recipients of the Hazen Sawyer SECME Scholarship
2 recipients of the Exxon Mobil SECME Academic Scholarship
2nd place in the National SECME Essay Competition
12 students passed the Autodesk Inventor

4. Academies Academy of Biomedical Magnet
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Academy of Information Technology
Engineering Academy for Student Excellence
Fine Arts Academy
Law Studies Academy
Undergraduate Studies Academy

5. Courses Offered at American
Honors classes beginning in 9th grade- All Subjects
CTE: Early Childhood Ed., Woodshop, Computer Technology
Cambridge: Pre-AICE Biology, AICE American History
Advance Placement: Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, and Foreign Language
Dual Enrollment courses are offered on site in English 101 and 102, Astronomy, Meteorology, Principles of Business and Sports Administration

6. Further Your Horizons at American
Industry certification as a Daycare Asst., Nursing Asst., EKG Tech., Medical Adm. Asst., Computer Automated Designer, Photoshop, Autodesk Inventor, and Dreamweaver
AP/AICE/Dual Enrollment a student can graduate with a year of college completed free of charge!
( ) 214 students took on-campus Dual Enrollment
American Senior High School has a tutorial program that consists of both faculty and student mentors

7. Getting Ahead at American
How can I apply for Honors, CTE, AP,
AICE, or Dual Enrollment?
Grades (3.0 GPA or higher)
FCAT Scores (3 or higher) or comparable national examinations
Teacher recommendations
Students must maintain a 3.0 unweighted GPA

8. Help and Support at American
Free Tutoring!
FCAT Reading and EOC Algebra I, Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History Tutoring – Time & Date TBA
Free Saturday FCAT and EOC Tutoring-Time & Date TBA

9. STUDENT SERVICES Counselor Grade Ext. Room
Y. Quintana th (A-Z)
Y. Constant th (A-Z)
M. Ruiz th (N-Z)
R. Scott-Gibbs th (A-Z)
D. Perez SPED (A –Z)

10. Activities
American High School offers an array of county approved extended curricular activities throughout the year.
Reminder!
These activities are privileges awarded by the following:
Less than 10 Excused Absences
Less than 20 Tardies
Maintain a 2.0 GPA
Healthy Disciplinary History

11. Clubs & Organizations SERVICE CLUBS SORROTA Student Government
SHAPE Students Changing the World
Patriot Council
Student Leadership
5000 Role Models
Key Club
Silver Knights

12. Academic and Interest Clubs
Access Unlimited Event Staff
Mu Alpha Theta
American Yearbook
National Honor Society
Art Club
Pre-Medical Honor Society
Band & Chorus
Red Cross Ambassadors
Cheerleading
S.E.C.M.E.
DECA
Drama Club
Environmental Club
First Priority
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Educators of America
Heritage Players
Platinum Dazzlers & Majorettes
PEEP
HOSA
JROTC

13. Globetrotters
Producing global citizens is an important goal at American and with dedicated teachers our students are beginning to travel the world.
2013 London, Paris & Barcelona
students went for free to Costa Rica
2015 London & France

14. #4 Overall Sports Program in the District
Athletics
#4 Overall Sports Program in the District
Cross Country
Volleyball
Football
GET INVOLVED!
Bowling
Golf
Basketball
Swimming

15. 2014 Baseball State Champions
Congratulations!

16. MANDATORY UNIFORM SCHOOL

17. Attendance is Mandatory
Reminder!
Attendance is Mandatory
School Hours
7:20 AM - 2:20 PM
No pick-up after 2:00 PM
Early Release Days:
(9/18, 10/9, 12/11, 2/5, 4/30)
7:20 AM - 12:20 PM

18. Parent Teacher Student Association
Ms. Smith, our Parent, Teacher, and
Student Association (PTSA) liaison,
will be planning programs and events
throughout the year to help bring the
school and community closer together.
Please take a moment to join
AHS PTSA.

19. Additional Information
Title One School
Connect Ed Phone Calls
Digital Convergence/BYOD
Remind 101

20. www.ahs.dadeschools.net www.dadeschools.net
Important Websites