w elcome to c oral g ables s enior h igh s chool !

WELCOME TO CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL !

Who knows what the

Coral Gables mascot is ?

Coral Gables Cavaliers

Things to know at Gables…

School begins at 7:15

&ends at 2:20

More to know …

Schedule•8 Classes

•Block Schedule (2/4/6/8 & 1/3/5/7)

Lunch at Gables

More to know …

Attendance Policy•5 unexcused absences in semester class = No Credit•10 unexcused absences in annual class = No Credit

More to know …

Uniform Policy•RED, WHITEWHITE, , GRAY, or BLACK polo shirt•Khaki, black pants/capris or blue jeans•Closed toe shoes (no sandals)•Friday = SPIRIT Day- any Gables T-Shirt

Opportunities at CGHS

We Have a Variety of Sports

A Band of Distinction…

Nationally ranked Gablettes dance team

First Rate

Cooking Program

Cheerleading

PEP RALLIES!

Recognized Newspaper, Highlights

Respected Student Yearbook, Cavaleon

Over 30 clubs & honor societies !

CAP- College Assistance Program

Ms. Liz Stack

Help with

Colleges/U

niversi

ties

Assistance with Financial

Aid & Scholarships

Sign up for ConnectEDU, found in your portal under

APPS/SERVICES

GraduationRequirements

•2.0 Un-weighted GPA•20 hours of community service

•Can begin this summer !

•Passing ELA- English Language Arts Test (In 10th Grade) and Algebra 1 EOC

• Geometry, Biology, & US History EOC is 30% of final grade for that class•24 Credits to Graduate

English Credits

English I – 9th GradeEnglish II – 10th GradeEnglish III – 11th GradeEnglish IV – 12th Grade

1 Algebra

1 Geometry

2 Higher Level Math

4 Math Credits

3 Science Credits

1 Physical Science

1 Biology

1 Additional Required Science

3 Social Studies Credits

1 World History1 American History

.5 Economics /.5 Government

Other Requirements…

.5 Personal Fitness &.5 Other PE class

1 Fine/Performing Arts, or Practical Arts Credit

4 Electives in Major (Academy)

4 General Electives

1 online course

ACADEMIES at

Coral Gables Senior High:

1. Business Management and Informational Technology

2. Communication, Arts, Film, and Digital Media

3. Design, Education and Hospitality

4. Health Science, Public Service, and Law

5. Visual and Performing Arts

6. Academy of Finance (NAF) – Through Magnet Application Only

7. International Baccalaureate (IB) – Through Magnet Application ONLY

Once you have chosen an academy, you will NOT be switched.

Visual and Performing Arts Pathway

Ceramics and PotteryDance EducationDrawing and Painting Music PerformanceTheater Arts

Mr. Steven Ellis

Business Management and Informational Technology

NAF Academy of Finance (AOF)Accounting

Business Supervision and Management

Networking Support Services Programming & JAVA development

Mr. Dan Finora

Ms. Terri Alvarado

Communication, Arts, Film, and Digital Media

Communications TechnologyCreative Writing Digital DesignJournalism (Newspaper or Yearbook)Multimedia ServicesTelevision Production

Ms. Patty Gans- Funnen

Design, Education, and Hospitality

Culinary OperationsEarly Childhood Education

Fashion DesignArchitectural/Drafting Design

Ms. Sylvia Ortega Mr. Dan Finora

Health, Science, Public Service, and Law

Law StudiesJROTC

Pre-MedicineSports Medicine

Mr. Dan FinoraMs. Alba Del Castillo

Subject Selection English & Inquiry

Skills Math

ScienceSocial Studies

World Language Academy Elective

5 Core Courses

If a student scores below the mandated ELA or EOC level, an elective is subject to be replaced with an intensive reading and/or math class.

ESOL Development class for ELL students.

& elective choices

Subject Selection

Sheet

Core Required Classes

\Academy Electives – Example of NAF

Academy Pathway by Grade Level

Options of pathways classes based on the selected academy

Have your parent sign, initial and date it. You also sign, initial and

date it as well as provide a good e-mail and phone

number.

Other Electives

Select (5) five electives that you want in the order of your preference. # 1 being the one you want

most. We will try to accommodate your choices in your order of preference. However, all electives are subject to availability. DO NOT CHOOSE AN

ELECTIVE UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO TAKE THE CLASS even if you put as # 5, you may actually

end up with the class.

(*) Course requires a teacher recommendation, audition, or

application process.

($$$) course requires a fee. Could be as much as $100.00.

What to Do Next

• Have your current core teachers make the appropriate recommendations for your 9th grade. (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, & Foreign Language)AP Courses require pre-requisites and teacher signatures

• Sit with your parents to review and select the appropriate electives and make sure to have your parents sign the bottom portion; along with your signature, date phone number and e-mail.

• If no subject selection sheet is returned, a counselor will select your classes for the 9th grade, and THERE WILL BE NO SCHEDULE CHANGE.

ABSOLUTELY NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER JUNE 2, 2015

• Coral Gables Prep- Due March 18• Coral Way K-8 – Due March 18• Key Biscayne K-8 – Due March 18• Kinloch Park Middle – Due March 19• Ponce de Leon Middle – Due March 16• Shenandoah Middle – Due March 17• South Miami Middle – Due March 19

Subject Selection Sheet due with ALL SIGNATURES!

Questions or Comments?