2021-2022New Student Middle School Orientation

Mr. Ferralls, Principal

Ms. Mesa

Asst. Principal

Mrs. Tamargo,

Vice Principal

Mr. Nunez

Asst. Principal

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Gonzalez

Asst. Principal

Mrs. Regalado

Asst. Principal

Mrs. BermudezTesting Chairperson

Ms. VillomarActivities Director

FIREBIRD STAFF

Dr. RoblesSpecial Programs

Coordinator

Mr. PerezAthletic Director

Mr. IglesiasAdministrative

Assistant

Ms. AnguloMiddle School

( H – Pe)

Mrs. VegaMiddle School Gifted

(F – G)

Giovanna BasmagiMiddle School

(A – E)

FIREBIRD STAFF

Ms. BianchiMiddle School

(Pi – Z)

ACADEMICS

• Major Publications

• Blue Ribbon

• Graduation

• Over $15 million in Scholarships

• Top Academic Program in County

• #1 Athletic program in the Dade County and the State of Florida; 4th year in a row.

• Challenge yourself

• Parental Support

• Communication

CONNECT WITH US

Doral Academy Prep

@Doral_Academy

doralacademypreparatory

Bell Schedule8:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doors open

8:25 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students must be in class

8:30 am – 10:10 am . . . . . . . . Period 2 or 3 (1st Class)

10:10 am- 10:18 am . . . . . . . . Morning Announcement

10:26 am – 12:44 pm . . . . . . . .Period 4 or 5 (2nd Class & lunches)

12:52 pm – 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . Period 6 or 7 (3rd Class)

2:38 pm – 3:30 pm . . . . . . . . .Period 8 (4th Class)

The school runs the entire year on an alternate A / B block schedule

and (8) minutes between class changes

“A” days are periods 3, 5, 7 & 8

“B” days are periods 2, 4, 6 & 8

“A” Day - 3, 5, 7 & 8“B” Day – 2, 4, 6 & 8

❑ All students will be reporting to 3rd period on the first day of school.

❑ In the hallways and in the cafeteria you will see signs indicating your assigned classroom.

❑ Schedules will be available on the Miami Dadeschoolsportal beginning August 16th.

❑ You will also receive a copy during 3rd period class

❑ Students will also receive a lunch application, school insurance form, parent contract, an emergency contact card and additional documents which must be returned signed by the parent within the first week of school.

Schedule Information

❑ Schedule Changes are only for Academic Core Classes (math, science, social science, and language Arts)

❑ If you have any concerns with your schedule once school starts, please inform a counselor by filling out a “Schedule Change Request Form”

❑ Forms will be available in the main office of building “A” for middle school and building “B” for high school

❑ Counselors will be meeting with all students requesting a schedule change

❑ Schedule changes may take up to two weeks as of the first day of school

The LAST day students may submit their schedule change request form to the main office is Friday,

August 27, 2021

❑ The National School Lunch Program provides free and

reduced priced meals for students unable to pay the full price.

❑ Lunch costs $3.50 / student.

❑ Students will have lunch during their 4th / 5th period of the day.

❑ Students will receive a pin number within the first week of

school.

❑ Applications will be provided on the first day of school.

❑ Lunch menu is available on our school website

❑ Letters will be sent home with student regarding the lunch status once the application has been submitted.

❑ If the student had free or reduced lunch last year, it will automatically rollover until September 17, 2021. In order to continue receiving free or reduced lunch for this school year, the parent must fill out a NEW application.

➢Students will log in via Colegia and access their courses through Zoom.

➢Report to class on time as instruction is LIVE EVERYDAY.

➢Students have the opportunity to participate in class live with their peers daily.

This will only happen if the school needs to CLOSE.

❑ connect to their portals from this site

❑ send emails directly to teachers/staff members

❑ get their homework/ classroom assignments

❑ View the Student/Parent Handbook and Curriculum Bulletin

❑ View the School Calendar

❑Make online payment/purchases

AND SO MUCH MORE

Students and parents are able to:

Seamless Check Out and Visitor System

• Will facilitate early pick up process• Will provide background checks• Student will need their ID’s for tardies

Online “School Store” link is found on Main Website page of Doral Academy: http://www.doralacademyprep.org

Five Categories:1. Academics

2. Activities

3. Athletics

4. Lunch

5. Performing Arts

ONLINE “CLASS FEE” LINK IS FOUND ON MAIN WEBSITE

PAGE OF DORAL ACADEMY:

HTTP://WWW.DORALACADEMYPREP.ORG

UNDER STUDENTS

*STUDENT’S ID NUMBER IS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR FEES.

➢ Summer assignments

are available on the

school website and are

due at the beginning of

the school year.

➢ The classroom teacher

will provide information

regarding how to turn in

the assignments

❑ Parents/guardians have access to the parent portal, which allows you to see and update personal information and your child’s information (i.e. schedule, grades, attendance, etc.)

❑ In order to access the portal, you must first establish a parent user account. You will need your child’s student ID number, six digit parent pin number, zip code, child’s date of birth and state of birth.❑ If you forget your password, you may select “Forgot

Password” on the parent portal site.

❑ Students have a separate account and they only need their student ID number and their birth date. If students cannot open their account, they may go to their school counselor for assistance.

❑ All parent/teacher conferences will take place after school via zoom on Tuesday-Thursday at 3:40 pm.

❑ Parents need to call the main office in building “A” (305) 591-0020, to schedule an appointment with teachers

❑ Parents do have the option to send an email to the teacher through school website

❑ If you are not able to attend, please contact the school to reschedule.

❑ Parents are expected to complete 30 volunteer hours each academic school year

❑ Parents can attend P.T.S.I. meetings, EESAC meetings, Open House and other school sponsored events (i.e. dances, field trips, etc.)

❑ Donating a service requested by a school official (i.e. D.J. services, use of a banquet hall, flowers, expert guest speaker, videographer, etc.)

❑ Donating gift cards

❑ May contact Mrs. Regalado for additional volunteer opportunities

❑ Parents may see how many volunteers hours they have by visiting the school website.

Educational Excellence School Advisory CouncilsThe EESAC has the responsibility of monitoring, evaluating and revising the vision, mission and implementation plans of the school. Members obtain feedback from their constituents and express them at meetings and conferences. Within the EESAC are members of the Staff, School's Administration, Student Body, PTSI and Dade Partners, all of whom work collaboratively to support the school with resources that are available. Equipment, supplies and materials are purchased to support the schools strategic and action plans with expenditures focused on identified key performance areas.

PTSI MissionTo promote the involvement of parents, teachers, students and the Doral business community in the support of Doral Academy Preparatory School in its efforts to provide our children with superior education.

❑ The Pre-Advanced placement (Pre-AP) Program at Doral Academy is a program which gives students enrolled in grades 6-8 an opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic community of students who are excited about learning. ❑ The courses that are offered are advanced courses designed to

challenge and motivate students to understand rigorous content. Pre-AP middle school courses are designed to prepare students for high school Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

❑ AP courses are college-level courses taught in a high school setting. At the end of each AP course, an AP Exam is given. Qualifying scores on the AP exams can enable students to receive college credit and/or advanced standing at a university or college.

❑ Enter your school ID, click Login

❑Go to http//:online.carnegielearning.com❑Choose Launch the Software as a

Student option

❑ Customer SupportHours: 8am – 9pm EST Sunday through SaturdayEmail: help@carnegielearning.comToll Free: 1-877-401-CLCS (2527)

Grade Letter Value

Verbal Interpretatio

n

Grade Point Values

A 90 -100 % Outstanding 4

B 80 – 89 % Good 3

C 70 – 79 % Satisfactory 2

D 60 – 69 %Minimal;

Improvement Needed

1

F 0 – 59 % Unsatisfactory 0

I 0Incomplete

(Secondary Only) 0

Example:Tests = 40%

Quizzes = 30%

Classwork/Homework = 10%

Carnegie = 20%

Grade Level

Language Arts

Math Social Studies

Science Elective Total

6 1 1 1 1

3(one of

which must be reading)

7

7 1 1 1 1

3 (one of

which must be PE or Dance)

7

8 1 1 1 1

3 (one of

which must be PE or Dance)

7

School Supplies

Teachers will give their school supply list on the first 2 days of

school.

No Rolling Bookbags

❑ A letter must be submitted within 72 hours of an absence on the

school website under Parents then absences.

❑ The following are excused absences:

▪Student illness

▪Medical appointment with a doctor’s note

▪Death in the family

▪Observance of a religious holiday

▪School sponsored event

❑ Students cannot be signed out after 3:00 pm (NO EXCEPTION)

❑ Students arriving to school after 8:30 a.m. will not be allowed to

attend their 2nd / 3rd period until the next period. Please note their

2nd / 3rd period class will be counted as an unexcused absence.

❑ Lockouts will be conducted daily.

❑ To do well in school, you must have GOOD attendance

❑ If you must be absent from school, remember that YOU are responsible for finding out what you have missed and for getting all of the work made up. YOU are responsible for arranging to make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed.

❑ If your teacher is not available to talk during class time to discuss make up work, go before or after school. Once you find out what you need to do, get everything made up as soon as possible.

❑ If you know what you are going to miss, tell your teachers ahead of time.

Woodburn Press

❑ All students are required to wear straight cut, full length khaki or blue pants that are hemmed. Pants must be worn at waist level. Loose or low pants will not be tolerated. All pants must be purchased at an All Uniform Wear store.

❑ All pants MUST be embroidered with the correct Doral Logo.

❑ Belts must be worn at all times

❑ Shirts must be grey or blue shirts bearing the Doral Academy Logo.

❑ Non school sweaters can only be solid grey or blue without lettering or a

hood may be worn with the school uniform.

❑ Shoes must be closed and solid black

❑ School approved spirit/club sponsored gear may only be worn on

approved Fridays.

❑ Jeans are limited to pre-designated Friday’s only. Check the online

school calendar for dates.

❑ PE and Dance require the use of specific uniforms that are a

requirement for class. PE uniforms may be purchased at All Uniform Wear.

Students will not be allowed to participate without the designated uniforms.

Refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for further details regarding the uniform policy

All Uniform Wearwww.alluniformwear.com

1203 NW 93rd Court

Doral, FL 33172

305-722-2188

MASK

Will Be

Highly

RECOMMENDED!

Water Fountains will be closed.

Bring a water

bottle to fill up on

the water stations.

School ID’s

Students will be required to wear a school ID while they are on campus at all times and must

be worn at all times

• ID and lanyard will be provided

• Students without ID will not be allowed to class

• There will be a $5 fee for replacements

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HOMEROOM

Doral Academy offers middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level sports. Sports offered are divided by seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring)

Fall

• Cross-Country

• Swimming

• Golf

• Girls Volleyball

• Football

Winter

• Boys/Girls Basketball

• Boys/Girls Soccer

• Wrestling

• Cheerleading

Spring

• Baseball

• Softball

• Tennis

• Track & Field

Physicals:

❑ In order to participate in sports at Doral Academy every athlete must have a physical exam Insurance - In order to participate in sports at Doral Academy every athlete must purchase school insurance. The price for all sports except football is $20. For football it's $40. This insurance only needs to purchased one time and is good for the entire school year.

Eligibility:

❑ The minimum requirements to play sports is a 2.0 GPA in both academics and conduct.

Participating in athletics is a privilege not a right. Student-athletes must earn their spots on a team. Student-athletes that cannot control their behavior in or out of the classroom or that do not complete their work will be removed from participation on their team. Athletes represent their school everywhere they go and we expect all of our Firebird athletes to represent us well!

❑ Reception will not deliver or accept any items belonging to students as to not interrupt classroom instruction. (i.e. dropping off homework assignments, food, money, etc.)

❑ Students are not allowed to use electronic devices during school hours. If a student is using an electronic device it WILL BE confiscated by staff members. There will be a 24 hour holding period before parents are allowed to pick up the electronic device.

❑ Rolling book bags are not permitted

Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for further information

regarding school policy

Be aware of what you post online. Social media venues including blogs, photo and video sharing

sites such as Facebook and Twitter are public. What you contribute leaves a digital footprint for all to

see. Do not post anything you wouldn't want friends, enemies, parents, or teachers to see.

Remember, what is inappropriate in the classroom is inappropriate online and offensive comments or

materials posted can result in disciplinary actions at Doral Academy.

Junior National Honor

Society

Junior Math Honor Society

Italian Honor Society

Thespian Honor Society

Art Club

French Club

Builders Club

Book Club

Robotics Club

IKnow Club

Student Council

Swimming

Football

Baseball

Softball

Golf

Tennis

Soccer

Volleyball

Cross Country

Track

Basketball

Wrestling

Cheerleading

From 8:30 – 1:45Any parent/visitor entering any of the facilities must park outside Doral

campus in the adjacent bus lane (NW 27th ST) and check in with the security guard at the tented guarded area.

High School Students: Bus lane in front of C Bldg.

Middle school students: Bus lane in front of A Bldg.

NW 27TH STREET

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENTRANCE

NW

11

2TH

AV

ENU

E

❑ All traffic rules must be abided by at all times. Doral police officers will be issuing tickets for all violations (i.e., drop off, illegal parking, U-turns, etc.)

❑ Failure to comply with any traffic procedures will result in disciplinary action for the student

No students are to be dropped off or picked up on any street (NW 25th St, NW 27th St, or NW 112th Ave).

Before & After-School Care Program

• Before-Care (Middle School Only) 7:00am-8:22am

• After-Care

• High School: 2:30pm-6:00pm

• Middle School: 3:30pm-6:00pm

• Students will have snack and the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including time to complete Home Learning.

• Contact the middle school office for more information: 305.591.0020- Keline Suita or Jorge Nunez

• Ksuita@doralacademyprep.org

School Agenda, Hoodies and more

Can be bought in the A building main office.

$10.00 School Agenda’s$30.00 School Hoodies

$15.00 School Mask

THANK YOU