3. Dear Parents and Students, We would officially like to welcome all new Eaglets to our family. We have been working hard all summer to improve our facilities, curriculum and staff. We would officially like to welcome all new Eaglets to our family. We have been working hard all summer to improve our facilities, curriculum and staff. “Disce Quasi Semper Victurus” “Study like you will live forever”

4. International Studies Charter Middle School (ISCMS) has achieved a remarkable goal by ranking in the top 10 middle schools in Miami-Dade county and 20 th in the state of Florida. International Studies Charter High School (ISCHS) has achieved a remarkable goal by ranking in the top 10 percent of all high schools since its inception in 2004. This year we were #10 in MDCPS.

5. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or made significant improvements in closing the achievement gap in schools where at least 40% of the student population is classified as disadvantaged. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or made significant improvements in closing the achievement gap in schools where at least 40% of the student population is classified as disadvantaged. International Studies ranks as a gold medal winner. We are #1 in Florida and #13 in the nation out of 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Colombia. International Studies ranks as a gold medal winner. We are #1 in Florida and #13 in the nation out of 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Colombia. International Studies ranks #209 in Florida and #406 in the nation. Only 1,930 of the top high schools in the nation are ranked. International Studies ranks #209 in Florida and #406 in the nation. Only 1,930 of the top high schools in the nation are ranked. International Studies ranks #235 in the nation and only 1,000 of the top public high schools in the nation are ranked. International Studies ranks #235 in the nation and only 1,000 of the top public high schools in the nation are ranked.

6. Administration Victoriano Rodríguez Principal Janette Cruz Assistant Principal

7. Mr. Hector DelValle Services Provided: Coordinates state mandated of Education Exams Coordinates Advanced Placement Exams Coordinates MDCPS Exams Oversees with ESOL program EMAIL: hecdelvalle@dadeschools.net

8. Services Provided: Course Credit Analysis Assistance with Subject Selection Probation Meetings  Assistance with Schedule Changes Advisement regarding course/credit recovery Counseling Facilitator of Parent/Teacher Conferences Facilitator of Student/Parent Conferences Ms. Teresa Valdes: E-Mail TereValdes@dadeschools.net TereValdes@dadeschools.net Monday & Friday 8:30AM -2:30 PM 8:30AM -2:30 PM By APPOINTMENT ONLY, unless it is an emergency Ms. Annie Rodriguez: E-Mail AnnieRodriguez@dadeschools.net AnnieRodriguez@dadeschools.net Monday - Thursday 8:30AM -2:30 PM 8:30AM -2:30 PM By APPOINTMENT ONLY, unless it is an emergency

9. Ms. Michelle Correa Office Hours: Thursday & Friday (2:30PM- 4:00PM) Also by Appointment Services Provided: Assistance with College Preparation Assistance with College Selection Assistance with College Financial Aid Assistance with Scholarship Information Assistance with Bright Futures Assistance with Subject Selection Assistance with Course Credit Analysis EMAIL: CAP.ISCHS@GMAIL.COM

10. Main Office Lourdes Vasquez Registrar Leonela Roheidy Attendance Manager Maria Arias Receptionist

11. Main Office Maria de Armas Cafeteria Manager Before & Afterschool Coordinator Maria Rodríguez Maria Rodríguez School Treasurer School Treasurer

12. Security Jesus de Armas Jose Alvarez

13. Security Aliet Arechavaleta Jackie Samson

14. Parent Volunteer Hours, Student Community Service Class Clubs Class of 2016 (Seniors) Class of 2017 (Juniors) Class of 2018 (Sophomores) Class of 2019 (Freshmen) Class of 2020 (8 th Graders) Class of 2021 (7 th Graders) Class of 2022 (6 th Graders) Language Clubs French Club Italian Club Spanish Club Nationally Recognized Clubs Key Club Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Interest Clubs Audio/Video Club Art Club Bible Club Drama Club Eagle Athletics Club Film Club Musical Theater Club Yearbook Club Inter-Organizational Council Student Government Association www.ischs.netwww.ischs.netischsactivities.gmail.com www.ischs.net

15. How to join a team @ ISCHS Students must have all eligibility requirements to participate. Middle / High School will be available on the Athletics website. Basic Eligibility requirements: (HS has further requirements)  Submit school Insurance $20  Submit MDCPS Physical Packet  Maintain GPA 2.5 unweighted  Submit ISCHS Athletics- Parent & Student Contract HS Sports Fall  - Girls Volleyball  - Boys Flag Football Winter  - Girls & Boys Soccer  - Girls & Boys Basketball Spring  - Boys Tennis  - Girls Flag Football  - Boys Volleyball Alfred Mitat305-643-2955 Ext 207ISCHSATHLETICS@GMAIL.COM Athletic Website: www.c2cschools.com/ISCHSEAGLES FHSAA Site - www.fhsaa.org

16. Uniforms may be purchased online or during PE from Mr. Mitat. Uniforms may be purchased online or during PE from Mr. Mitat.online Students will not be dressing out on the 1 st week of school. Students will not be dressing out on the 1 st week of school. Purchase a lock. School will not be responsible for stolen items from the locker room. Purchase a lock. School will not be responsible for stolen items from the locker room. PE Uniforms: Yellow PE shirt with school logo Navy PE shorts with school logo Sneakers $10 for PE Shirt $10 for PE Shorts

17.  Students MUST be dropped off and picked up on the intersection of 9 th Street and 25 th Avenue(for safety reason)  This may be accessed from either 27 th Avenue or 24 th Avenue  Security will be located at this location to ensure safety and facilitate timeliness ISCHS does not provide transportation. You may also check MDCPS’ website for an approved bus list(www.dadeschools.net) www.dadeschools.net Crosswalk

18. Parent visit restrictions: Parents are not allowed to drop off food or supplies in the main office Parents are not allowed to drop off food or supplies in the main office Parents are not allowed to accompany students to class or walk the hallways Parents are not allowed to accompany students to class or walk the hallways

19. In order to maintain a safe learning environment, our school employs several security guards and maintains locked facilities In order to maintain a safe learning environment, our school employs several security guards and maintains locked facilities Please see Lourdes Vasquez in the main office if you have any allergies or medical concerns Please see Lourdes Vasquez in the main office if you have any allergies or medical concerns Forms must be submitted to the administration for medications to be administered to students by office personnel Forms must be submitted to the administration for medications to be administered to students by office personnel

20. Student’s 1 st /3 rd period room will be posted outside alphabetically Student’s 1 st /3 rd period room will be posted outside alphabetically Schedules will be posted on each floor by the elevator Schedules will be posted on each floor by the elevator Schedules will be posted on the board of the PE field Schedules will be posted on the board of the PE field Students will receive their course schedule during 1 st /3 rd period respectively Students will receive their course schedule during 1 st /3 rd period respectively Opening of school material will be sent home on the first day of school Opening of school material will be sent home on the first day of school

22. Electronic devices will not be given back to students under any circumstance. Electronic devices will not be given back to students under any circumstance. To reclaim a device, the student’s parents must come to the main office to pick it up To reclaim a device, the student’s parents must come to the main office to pick it up If a student needs to use the phone, they may use the phone in the main office. If a student needs to use the phone, they may use the phone in the main office. Parents are not to contact students during school time on their cell phones Parents are not to contact students during school time on their cell phones http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/CSC_sec_14-15.pdf

23. Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Social networking of any kind is not permitted during school hours Social networking of any kind is not permitted during school hours Students are not to use social networking to send obscene or inappropriate materials Students are not to use social networking to send obscene or inappropriate materials Parents are responsible for monitoring and regulating student’s use of electronic devices Parents are responsible for monitoring and regulating student’s use of electronic devices The school is not responsible for what occurs on social media. The school is not responsible for what occurs on social media.

24. Uniforms may be purchased from All Uniform Wear: 200 NW 27 th Avenue (305) 649-2749 High School Uniforms: Navy Blue Polo with School Logo Striped Rugby Navy Blue and White Shirt (All shirts must be tucked in) Khaki Dickie Pants with School Logo Navy Sweater with School Logo Black or Brown Belt Black or Brown shoes Spirit Shirts may be worn on FRIDAYS ONLY!!! This does NOT include PE Shirts/Field day.

25. Must be served within two school days Must be served within two school days Parents must sign detention slip Parents must sign detention slip Detentions will be served in room 101: Detentions will be served in room 101: Middle School 8:00am- 8:30am High School 2:35pm- 3:05pm

26. Website- via email Website- via email Phone call to teacher Phone call to teacher Counselor Counselor Administration Administration Please allow 48 hours for a response. Please allow 48 hours for a response.

27. Login in through the Student Portal Login in through the Student Portal Default Login: Default Login: – Username: Student ID – Password: 2 digit birth month, 2 digit birth date, 2 digit birth year, first initial, last initial

28.  A catered meal will be available each day for students to purchase.  Parents may pre-pay (cash or check) the meals however they like (daily, weekly, monthly, annually).  Our cafeteria manager, Maria de Armas, will be available from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.  Students may also bring their own food or make purchases from the vending machines. Our menus will be available on our website a month in advance. MealReduced Full price Breakfast$0.30$2.00 Lunch$0.40$3.50

29.  Parents/Guardians are required to volunteer at least thirty 30 hours per school year (3 hours per month) at International Studies Charter Schools.  All hours must be completed prior to the end of May (except for 8 th and 12 th grade students  For more information about volunteer opportunities, please see the school’s website or contact the PTSA  Every parent volunteer must be cleared through MDCPS background clearance in order to volunteer http://community.dadeschools.net/!svp/school-vol.asp

30. In order for students to remain on campus after school, they need to be enrolled in an after school activity, sport or be enrolled in the after school care program. In order for students to remain on campus after school, they need to be enrolled in an after school activity, sport or be enrolled in the after school care program. Students are not permitted to be on campus 30 minutes prior to the opening of school or 30 minutes after dismissal unless participating in an extracurricular activity or the after school care program. Students are not permitted to be on campus 30 minutes prior to the opening of school or 30 minutes after dismissal unless participating in an extracurricular activity or the after school care program.

31. First hour dedicated to home learning First hour dedicated to home learning Tutoring available Tutoring available Light Snacks provided Light Snacks provided Entertainment: Entertainment:  Academic activities  Nintendo Wii and Ping pong  Outdoor Sports Before Care 7:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. After Care High School: 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Middle School: 3:30 p.m.-6.00 p.m.

32. School Fundraising GFS Marketplace Target Take Charge of Education ID 151728 International Charter MHS Box Tops Labels Used ink cartridges (any kind) Amazon Smile: You shop. Amazon gives. All funds raised will be used to supplement school funds for trips, supplies, incentives, etc. All donations should be turned into the main office with Leonela Rohaidy All donations should be turned into the main office with Leonela Rohaidy.

33. International Studies Charter School supports the mission of our local Parent Teacher Association of being a powerful voice for all children, a resource for families and communities, and an advocacy agency for education and well-being of every child. President – Janet Ferra ischshighschoolptsa@gmail.com

34. 807 SW 25th Ave Miami, FL 33135 Phone 305-643-2955 Fax 305-643-2956 Website: www.ischs.net