WELCOME

Mr. John LuxMr. John LuxPrincipalPrincipal

Ms. Melissa GarciaMs. Melissa GarciaAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal

Mr. Leron CookMr. Leron CookAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal

Ms. Selene GomezMs. Selene GomezAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal

STUDENT SERVICES

Student Services Assignments

Ext. Office

Mrs. Monica Cuenca

9th and 10th Grade

2228 116

Mr. Rex Perozo 11th Grade 2215 120

Mrs. Maria Molina

12th Grade 2217 121

MAGNET PROGRAM

Magnet Assignment Magnet Lead

Magnet Coordinator/Medical

Olga Malkin

Engineering Magnet Charles Redlund

Communication Magnet Yaniedy Vazquez

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Grade Level

Link

9th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2015-2016 School Year10th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2014-2015 School Year 11th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2013-2014 School Year 12th Grade Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2012-2013 School Year

COMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITY SERVICECommunity service projects are meaningful,

planned, organized, and voluntary efforts designed to address a problem or need in the

community. The community service project chosen should also reflect a student’s

personal interests and skills. To complete the community service graduation requirements

for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a student must complete a community service

project of a minimum 100 hours between grades 9 and 12. 9th Grade: 100 hours10th Grade: 75 hours11th Grade: 50 hours12th Grade: 25 hours

The community service forms can be found on our website.

ATHLETICS (FEMALE AND MALE)DIRECTOR:

MR. MOISES RIVERA

Athletes must:Athletes must: Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point

average.average. Have a current Athletic Physical Packet.Have a current Athletic Physical Packet. Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football

requires $76).requires $76). Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to

school.school.

ATHLETICSATHLETICSFALLFootball (Boys)Flag Football (Girls)Volleyball (Girls)Cross CountrySwimmingGolfBowling

WINTERBasketballSoccerWrestling

SPRINGBadmintonBaseball (Boys)Softball (Girls) Track and FieldTennisVolleyball (Boys)Water Polo

Contact Information: Athletic DirectorMr. Moises Rivera305-385-4255 ext. 2260riveram@dadeschools.net

•Activities Office is located in room 190 •Clubs (Service Clubs/ Interest Clubs, Honor Societies, and Student Government/ Class Boards) •To get text message reminders, please sign up for Remind 101 by texting to @sunsetact to 81010

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR:

MS. LISSETTE TRELLES

Contact Information: Activities DirectorMs. Lissette Trelles(305) 385-4255 Ext. 2262KillianTrelles@dadeschools.net

Wednesday: 6:45 am- 7:15 amand

During Lunch

2015-2016 CLASS SPONSORS

Class Sponsor E-mail Address

Freshman Ms. Michelle Martinez

missmartinez@dadeschools.net

Sophomore Mrs. Milagros Perez

msperez@dadeschools.net

Junior Ms. Lesley Hernandez

hernandezl@dadeschools.net

Senior Ms. Lissette Trelles

killiantrelles@dadeschools.net

PLEASE…Check the Portal on a regular basis

Update your information on Emergency Contact Cards & Portal

Sign up for Free/Reduced LunchThis contributes to Title I funds for school improvement (available online).Community Involvement Specialist: Amaya Candal Phone Number: (305)385-4255 ext.2222

Make sure that you have looked at School Insurance, especially if you are planning on participating in school-sponsored events

GET INVOLVED! (PTSA, EESAC)

DRESS CODE 2015 - 2016DRESS CODE 2015 - 2016

ShirtsShirts ~ ~ Shirt with collar. NO oversized knee-length shirts. NO T-shirts. Shirt with collar. NO oversized knee-length shirts. NO T-shirts.

PantsPants ~ ~ Any color pants or jeans; no holes or rips in pants . NO capris or shorts. NO athletic, Any color pants or jeans; no holes or rips in pants . NO capris or shorts. NO athletic, nylon, sweat pants, leggings or knitted-type shorts or pants. NO skirts or skorts.nylon, sweat pants, leggings or knitted-type shorts or pants. NO skirts or skorts.

Dress CodeDress Code

Closed shoes are required. No sandals, Crocs or open heels.Closed shoes are required. No sandals, Crocs or open heels.

NO hats, caps or other headwear is permitted.NO hats, caps or other headwear is permitted.

Jackets may NOT be worn with the hoodies.Jackets may NOT be worn with the hoodies.

Spirit DaysSpirit Days

Spirit Days will be used as Fundraisers for PTSA and other groups/clubs.Spirit Days will be used as Fundraisers for PTSA and other groups/clubs.

ATTENDANCE POLICYATTENDANCE POLICYEvery student is expected to:

Be present in school each and every day (180 days).

Attend class as scheduled.

Arrive at school and classes on time.

Demonstrate appropriate behavior and readiness to learn.

All absences are considered unexcused until documentation is provided.

Parent/guardian must provide an excuse for the absence.

The form must be submitted to the attendance office within 3 days of the student’s return to school.

Parent notes must contain the student name, ID number, dates of absences, and reason.

ATTENDANCE POLICYATTENDANCE POLICY

EXCESSIVE ABSENCESEXCESSIVE ABSENCESOnce a student reaches 11 absences, a parent/guardian will need to meet with an administrator.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREDDoctor’s note with specific dates indicated Hospital release papersOfficial accident reportCourt documents with specific dates

At this point, a note written by a parent/guardian will no longer suffice.

Without official documentation, all absences after 10 will remain unexcused.

Students who have a total of six (6) days at an alternative to suspension program and/or 10 or more unexcused absences and/or 20 or more days tardy/excused early will not be allowed to

participate in extra-curricular activities. 10 or more unexcused absences must be taken to the Athletic Director.

EXCUSED ABSENCESEXCUSED ABSENCES Personal Illness Death in the immediate family Immigration or Court Appearance Medical Appointment/ Hospitalization Religious Observation School Sponsored Events

Personal family trips, vacations, or events are not considered excusable

absences.

NO CREDIT POLICYNO CREDIT POLICY

Any student who accrues 5 or more unexcused absences in a semester course or 10 or more unexcused absences in an annual course will have the credit withheld and may need to repeat the course.

TARDY POLICY

Students are tardy after 7:20 a.m. Students are tardy after 7:20 a.m.

Students must report to the attendance office when tardy.. Students must report to the attendance office when tardy.. Continuous tardies will result in disciplinary action and loss of Continuous tardies will result in disciplinary action and loss of activity privileges.activity privileges.

After 7:45, students need to report to the attendance office to After 7:45, students need to report to the attendance office to secure an admit.secure an admit.

The first nine tardies may be excused with a parent escort or valid The first nine tardies may be excused with a parent escort or valid excuse note (doctor’s note, court papers, appointment notes).excuse note (doctor’s note, court papers, appointment notes).

Once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies, notes or parent Once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies, notes or parent escorts are no longer accepted, and the tardies will remain escorts are no longer accepted, and the tardies will remain unexcused. Make-up work may not be accepted for time missed unexcused. Make-up work may not be accepted for time missed because of tardiness.because of tardiness.

ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Admits can be obtained before school, Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school.during lunch and after school.

Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

A copy of the Code of Student Conduct isA copy of the Code of Student Conduct is

available at:available at:

http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/

Students are responsible to adhere to all Students are responsible to adhere to all

policies at all times.policies at all times.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Continued defiance of school authority and policies Continued defiance of school authority and policies and/or and/or

serious violations of The Code of Student Conductserious violations of The Code of Student Conductmay result in disciplinary action. may result in disciplinary action.

Miami Sunset Senior High School employs a Miami Sunset Senior High School employs a progressive discipline policy in accordance with progressive discipline policy in accordance with district policy which includes warnings, parent district policy which includes warnings, parent conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday school, conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday school, and indoor suspension (SCSI).and indoor suspension (SCSI).

Disciplinary action is assigned on an individual case by Disciplinary action is assigned on an individual case by case basis based on the infraction and student history.case basis based on the infraction and student history.

An overview of Sunset’s progressive discipline plan An overview of Sunset’s progressive discipline plan can be found on our website.can be found on our website.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY What is BYOD? What is BYOD? 

Bring Your Own Device allows students to use their Bring Your Own Device allows students to use their own technology at specified times during the day to own technology at specified times during the day to enhance the learning experience. Examples of the enhance the learning experience. Examples of the types of technology which can be used are Windows types of technology which can be used are Windows laptops/tablets, Mac laptops, Android tablets, and laptops/tablets, Mac laptops, Android tablets, and iPads..  iPads..  

All electronic devices must be turned off and out of All electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. unless they are sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. unless they are being used during class with the permission of the being used during class with the permission of the teacher or administrator. Any visible electronic devices teacher or administrator. Any visible electronic devices are subject to confiscation.are subject to confiscation.

Electronic devices that have been confiscated may be Electronic devices that have been confiscated may be picked up between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the picked up between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the main office by a main office by a parent onlyparent only..

Sunset is not responsible for any lost, broken or Sunset is not responsible for any lost, broken or stolen electronic devices.stolen electronic devices.

SCHOOL WEB PAGE

http://sunsethigh.dadeschools.net

Activities Athletics Testing College Information Financial Obligations Student Handbook Calendars Photos/Videos

SOCIAL MEDIA

The following are Miami Sunset Senior High The following are Miami Sunset Senior High Accounts: Accounts:

Twitter: @miamisunsetshsTwitter: @miamisunsetshs

Facebook: Miami Sunset Senior High SchoolFacebook: Miami Sunset Senior High School

VALUES MATTERVALUES MATTER Citizenship Cooperation Fairness Honesty Integrity Kindness Pursuit of Excellence Respect Responsibility

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONSFINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

• All financial obligations incurred by school fees and/or textbook loss or damage must be paid in the school’s Treasurer’s office. There

is a window just outside the main office.

• Don’t wait until an event or your Senior year to clear up obligations!

• Don’t wait clear it up now!

SENIOR ACTIVITIES- APPROXIMATE PRICES

Homecoming; $50.00 Senior Jersey; $35/$40 (Personalized) Senior Shirts;$15 Senior Breakfast; $35 Prom; $90 Grad Bash; $140

Magazine Sales will go directly towards helping us maintain/bring down cost.

IMPORTANT DATES

o Class Officers9th and 10th grade Class

Officer Applications Available in Room 190

o Club FairSeptember 24th, 2015

o PSATOctober 28th, 2015

o Parking DecalsComplete the fillable

form available online this Friday.

o Attendance and Behavior Contract

Due: September 18th, 2015

Dates EventsSept. 9-10 Senior Shirt and Jersey PresaleSept. 10 Class Officer Applications due

Class Officer Application Meeting 2:30pm Media CenterSept. 14 Teacher Planning DaySept. 15 Homecoming Applications availableSept. 17 Blood DriveSept. 18 All Class contracts dueSept. 21 Ring orders due during Social StudiesSept. 21- Oct. 2 Homecoming tickets on sale (RM 190)

Sept. 22, 24,&25

Ring orders during lunch

Sept. 23 Teacher Planning DaySept. 28- Oct. 2 Campaign Week

Sept. 24 Club Chaos, Homecoming Applications due, and Homecoming candidate meeting at 2:30 pm Media Center

Sept. 28 Class Voting during lunchSept. 29-30 Magazine Cash Collection Days during lunch only (Juniors)Oct. 1- 2 Magazine Cash Collection Days during lunch only (Seniors)Sept. 29- Oct. 1 Senior Tailgate sign up

 Oct. 1- Oct. 30 United Way DriveOct. 2 Senior Tailgate 4:00pm-6:00pm

FB Game Doral 7:00pmOctober 5 - 30 District ELA Writing Test Oct. 8 Early ReleaseOct. 9 School/ID Pictures MakeupOct. 9 Homecoming bulletin boards/project boardOct. 12- 16 Homecoming Week Festivities (Pep Rally and Spirit Week)Oct. 15 Homecoming Football game, Pep. Rally Per. 6Oct. 16 Homecoming Dance: Intercontinental Doral Miami from 7:00pm-11:00pm

DON’T MISS…

Parent Back to School Night

Tuesday, September 29th, 2015

Homecoming Football game

Thursday , October 15th, 2015

@ 7:00 pm @ Tropical Park

Homecoming Dance

Friday, October 16th, 2015

@7:00 pm @ Intercontinental Doral Miami

Mr. John LuxMr. John LuxPrincipalPrincipal

Assistant PrincipalsAssistant PrincipalsMs. Melissa GarciaMs. Melissa GarciaMs. Selene GomezMs. Selene Gomez

Mr. Leron CookMr. Leron Cook

Activities DirectorActivities DirectorMs. Lissette TrellesMs. Lissette Trelles

Athletic DirectorAthletic DirectorMr. Moises RiveraMr. Moises Rivera

ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR EVENING…