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Mr. Rodriguez, Principal
Mr. Nunez
Asst. Principal
Ms. Roque
ESE/ESOL
Coordinator
Mr. Ferralls, Vice Principal
Ms. Mesa
Asst. Principal
Ms. Sarduy
Gifted /
Counselor
Ms. Tamargo, Vice Principal
Mr. Gonzalez
Athletics Director
Administrative Asst.
Ms. Nunez
Activities
Director
Mr. Iglesias
Administrative Asst.
Ms. Bermudez
Testing Chairperson
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Ms. Rodriguez
6th Grade
Counselor
Ms. Suarez
10th Grade
Counselor
Mr. Bostic
7th Grade
Counselor
Ms. Robles
8th Grade
Counselor
Ms. Gonzalez
9th Grade
Counselor
Ms. Prado
Ms. Jimenez
Ms. Brito
11th Grade
Counselor
12th Grade Counselor
Student Services
Chairperson
CAP Advisor
7:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doors open
7:25 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students must be in class
7:30 am – 8:23 pm . . . . . . . .Period 1 (1st Class)
8:30 am – 10:15 am . . . . . . . . Period 2 or 3 (2nd Class)
10:22 am – 12:46 pm . . . . . . . .Period 4 or 5 (3rd Class & lunches)
12:53 pm – 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . Period 6 or 7 (4th Class)
The school runs the entire year on an alternate A / B block
schedule and (7) minutes between class changes
“A” days are periods 1, 3, 5, & 7
“B” days are periods 1, 2, 4, & 6
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.)
There will be visitor parking available
inside the school during school hours. It
is important not to park in just any spot.
Failure to comply with any traffic
procedures will result in disciplinary
action for the student
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No students are to be dropped off or picked up on any street
(NW 25th St, NW 27th St, or NW 112th Ave)
Drop off
and
Pick up are
indicated
by the
highlighted
zone
Building
“A” Day - 1, 3, 5 & 7
“B” Day – 1, 2, 4 & 6
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If you have any concerns with your schedule 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 29, 2014
All students will be reporting to 1st period on the
first day of school.
In the hallways and in the cafeteria you will see
signs indicating your assigned classroom.
In 1st period, you will receive a copy of your
schedule.
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.
The National School Lunch Program provides free and reduced
priced meals for students unable to pay the full price.
Lunch costs $3.25 / 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.
Meal benefits begin on the day the application is approved and
continue throughout the school year, the summer, and
approximately the first twenty days of the next school year.
If the student had free or reduced lunch last year, it will
automatically rollover until September 19, 2014. In order to
continue receiving free or reduced lunch for this school year,
the parent must fill out a NEW application.
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If the student is approved to participate in this program the price
of lunch will be $ 0.40 for reduced and $ 0.00 for free.
Students have the choice of purchasing breakfast in the
morning, but this is not part of the free or reduced lunch
program.
Students or parents may add money to student’s lunch account
by check, money order or cash.
Cafeteria office hours in the “B” building are
Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 3:00 (August 11-August 16)
Monday – Friday from 7:00 – 2:00 starting August 18th
Parents will also have the option to pay online
If a student’s account is low, he/she will be notified by the
cashier or a parent is welcomed to call the cafeteria office
directly (305) 597-9876
Student’s may not have a negative balance of
$6.50 or more.
Students and parents
are able to:
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 School Calendar
Make online
payment/purchases
AND SO MUCH MORE
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Online “School Store” link is found on Main
Website page of Doral Academy:
http://www.doralacademyprep.org
Five Categories:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Academics
Activities
Athletics
Lunch
Performing Arts
Activities
Class t-shirts
8th grade Activities
Busch Gardens Trip
Prom
Gowns for Promotion Ceremony
High School/12th grade Activities
Homecoming Dance
Senior Lunch
Cap and Gown
Grad bash Trip
Prom
Athletics
School Sweatshirts
Athletic insurance
End of year Banquet tickets
Lunch
Middle School
High School
Both links have increments of:
$10, $25, $50, $75, & $100
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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 in the “A” building at 2:30 pm.
Parents need to call the main office in building
“B” (305) 597-9950, 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 Ms. Mesa for additional volunteer
opportunities
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Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils
The 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 Mission
To 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.
SUBJECT SELECTION
STANDARD HIGH SCHOOL 24 CREDIT PROGRAM
English
4 credits (major concentration in composition & literature and reading for
information)
Mathematics
4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, & 2 courses at the Algebra 2 level or higher)
Science
4 credits (Physical Science, Biology & Chemistry)
Social Science
4 credits (World History, American History, American Government and
Economics)
Foreign Language
2 credits (not required for graduation, but is required for admission to state
universities and for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships)
Fine Arts
1.0 credit (Performing/Fine Arts, Speech and Debate or Practical Arts)
Physical Education
1 credit (0.5 credit in Personal Fitness & 0.5 credit in Physical Education
elective)
Electives
8 credits
TOTAL
24 CREDITS
State Assessment Requirement
Must earn a passing score on the FCAT 2.0 Reading graduation test and
applicable EOC test(s)
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Community Service Project
Need to complete the packet and fulfill 25 hours (please refer to the packet
that is available in the school website for details)
Digital Learning
Within the 24 credits, at least one online course is required
Students taking high school courses during middle school
All high school courses will be transferred
automatically to the student’s high school transcript
and be calculated within their grade point average
(GPA)
Students will not be able to retake the high school
course, unless they received a final grade of “C” or
lower.
Example:
If a student took Algebra I in 8th grade and
received an “A” then he/she will be placed in
Geometry for 9th grade.
If a student took Algebra I in 8th grade and
received a “C” or “D” then he/she can take the
course again in 9th grade and replace the grade.
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Grade point averages are calculated for the following reasons:
High school graduation
Eligibility to participate in interscholastic extracurricular
activities
Awards and recognition programs
Placement on the honor roll and/or membership in honor
societies
College admissions and scholarships
Three types of GPAs
Unweighted
Weighted
Florida Bright Futures Scholarships
Extra points for honors or advanced placement courses
Calculation is ONLY based on academic courses
Honors
Must have a 2.0 UNWEIGHTED GPA for GRADUATION
These courses are accelerated from the regular school
curriculum, and provide additional critical thinking skills to
students.
Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
These courses are challenging, providing college-level course
work while students are still in high school. Towards the end
of the school year, students participate in the AP exam, an
examination that assesses student’s knowledge in the specific
content area. Scores range from 1 to 5. Most colleges and
universities will award students college credit for their AP
course, if they have scored a three or above on the exam.
Example: If a student attends Miami Dade College and scores
a 3, then he/she will receive credit for ENC 1101 (3 credit
course). If a student attends Boston College, he/she must
score a 4 or higher to receive the 3 college credits.
This program provides students the
opportunity to enroll in college courses while
still in high school. In Miami-Dade County
Public Schools, dual enrollment is provided
through Miami-Dade College and Florida
International University. Students who qualify
for the program do not have to pay the college
tuition. In order to qualify for dual enrollment,
students must be entering or be in 10th, 11th, or
12th grade, must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA
and meet all the criteria for admission to MDC
or FIU.
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This program will allow you to take honors, advanced
placement and dual enrollment courses.
Take college courses for FREE while still in high school.
Graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts
Degree from Miami Dade College.
To participate the student:
Must have a 3.0 unweighted gpa by the end of 9th grade
Have taken the PSAT during 9th grade
At the end of 9th grade, the student must take and pass
the PERT at Miami-Dade College.
Will have to enroll in two dual enrollment course during the
summer after 9th grade
Will be expected to take AP World History and a SAT Prep
course in 9th grade
PSAT (Preliminary SAT)
SAT & ACT
www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.actstudent.org (ACT)
Taken at the end of 11th grade and at the beginning of 12th grade
PERT
All 9th & 10th graders take this exam on October 15th
All 11th graders are encouraged to take this exam at their own
expense ($14.00 and payment will be received by Ms. Brito)
11th graders have the opportunity to qualify for the National Merit
College placement test for Miami Dade College
Can only be taken 2 times during 9th & 10th and then an additional 2
times during 11th & 12th grade
Students must complete 25 hours by the end of 12th
grade. (Hours completed during middle school years are
not accepted). Students are encouraged to do additional
hours for scholarships.
Students must do their community hours within South
Florida.
Students must complete their hours at the pre-approved
locations found in the Community Service Project
packet.
Students do not have to wait until 12th grade to submit
their Community Service Project, they can give it to their
counselor for approval.
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A letter must be submitted within 72 hours of an absence to the
office.
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 2:00 pm (no exceptions)
Students arriving to school after 7:30 a.m. will not be allowed to
attend their 1st period until the next period. Please note their 1st
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.
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 store.
All pants MUST be embroidered.
Belts must be worn at all times
Shirts must be red or white shirts bearing the Doral Academy Logo.
Non school sweaters can only be solid white or red 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 are available for purchase at the beginning of each
semester.
Refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for further details regarding the
uniform policy
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All Uniform Wear Locations
www.alluniformwear.com
2605 West 8th Ave
Hialeah, Fl. 33010
(305) 887-9552
8456 SW 8 ST
Miami, Fl. 33144
(305) 266-1262
8180 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, Fl. 33024
(954) 885-5246
All Uniform Wear will be at Doral Academy Monday –
Friday until August 29th selling uniforms.
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.
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Doral Academy offers middle school,
junior varsity, and varsity level sports.
Sports offered are divided by seasons
(Fall, Winter, and Spring). In the Fall we
offer Cross-Country, Swimming, Golf,
Girls Volleyball, and Football. In the
Winter we offer Boys/Girls Basketball,
Boys/Girls Soccer, Wrestling, and
Cheerleading. In the Spring we offer
Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and 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!
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Our After-School Care and Before-Care program offers you the piece
of mind that your child comes first. We will attend to their needs. Our
qualified activity leaders provide students with the appropriate help
and supervision that all of our students require.
We will provide your child a snack, access to technology and a
facility that will encourage them to do their best. Our computers are
equipped with the latest technology in order to assist your child in the
completion of their classroom assignments. Besides receiving
assistance with their homework, our program offers your child the
time to intermingle with other students to develop their social skills
and make new acquaintances.
Contact Information: Ms. Patty (305) 597-9957
Swimming
National Honor Society
Wrestling
Math Honor Society
Football
Silver Knights
Basketball
Quill & Scroll
Drumline
Thespian Honor Society
Baseball
French Honor Society
Softball
Italian Honor Society
Golf
Science Honor Society
Tennis
Cheerleading
Color Guard
Soccer
Art National Honor Society
Music Honor Society
Dance Honor Society
FBLA
Key Club
Book Club
CORE Club
Photography Club
GLBTQ Club
TV Production Club
Multicultural Club
IKnow Club
Cooking for a Cause
Green Club/Canoe Club
Student Government
Student Council
Volleyball
Cross Country
Track
THANK YOU
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