1. 8 th Grade Parent Informational Meeting

2.  Noel Sanchez – nbsanchez@dadeschools.netnbsanchez@dadeschools.net  Richard Ramirez – 280035@dadeschools.net280035@dadeschools.net  305-221-8212 ext. 2228

3. 1. Requirements to participate 2. List of activities 3. Payment / Dress Code for each event 4. Questions / Concerns

4.  Attendance  No more than 10 unexcused absences  No more than 10 unexcused tardies  Academics / Behavior  2.0 GPA in academics  2.0 GPA in conduct  No indoor or outdoor suspension

5.  8 th Grade Trip – Islands of Adventure May 4, 2012  8 th Grade Dinner/Dance – Renaissance Ballrooms May 18, 2012  Remembrance Ceremony – Southwest S.H.S May 30, 2012

6. Payment $85 Total Payment (Transportation and Park Admission) $40 Deposit Due December 15, 2011 Balance ($45) Due on March 1, 2012 All Payments are Non-Refundable

7. Dress Code – Gentlemen  Must wear pants (no jeans)  Must wear long sleeve shirt  Must wear a tie  Formal shoes (no sneakers) Dress Code – Ladies Dresses may not expose:  Shoulders  Back  Stomach  Cleavage  Dress should be comfortable enough to sit, stand, and dance

8. Dress Code – Gentlemen  Must wear pants (no jeans)  Must wear long sleeve shirt  Must wear a tie  Formal shoes (no sneakers) Dress Code – Ladies Dresses may not expose:  Shoulders  Back  Stomach  Cleavage  This is a graduation ceremony, not a dance. Outfits should be appropriate for the event.

9.  Dec. 15, 2011 – Deposit for Islands of Adventure is due ($40)  March 1, 2012 – Balance for Islands of Adventure is due ($45)  April 2, 2012 – Dinner/Dance fees are due ($35)  May 4, 2012 – 8 th Grade Trip (Islands of Adventure)  May 18, 2012 – 8 th Grade Dinner/Dance  May 30, 2012 – Remembrance Ceremony