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International Studies
Preparatory Academy
Student Orientation
Home of the Phoenix
Administration
Principal
Dr. Alina M. Diaz-Blanco
Assistant Principal
Ms. Felicia Diaz
We Are Here to Help
Activities Director / Clubs / School Trips / Field Trips
Ms. Acevedo School Events & Activities / Gradebook Manager
Commencement Ceremony / Student Parking / Student Portal
Ms. Alamo ESOL Chairperson / Gifted Chairperson / Testing Coordinator / MetroCards
AP Coordinator / PSAT Coordinator / SAT & ACT Coordinator
Ms. Ledo Foreign Language Advisor / Lead Teacher
Proficiency Testing Coordinator / Teacher & Student Aide Coordinator
Academic Advisement / Dual Enrollment / FLVS
Ms. Marquez Student Services / School Counseling / Schedule Changes
SAT & ACT Waivers
Ms. Luis CAP Advisor / Scholarships / College Signing Day
Support Team Members
PHASE 2
Bell Schedule
96 Minutes
Period 1/2 + Homeroom 7:20 A.M. - 8:56 A.M. 90 minutes + 6 min for HR
Passing / Brain Break 8:56 A.M. - 9:04 A.M. 8 Minutes
Period 3/4 9:04 A.M. - 10:34 A.M. 90 Minutes
Passing / Brain Break 10:34 A.M. - 10:42 A.M. 8 Minutes
120 Minutes
Period 5/6 10:42 A.M. - 12:42 P.M. 90 minutes + 30 minutes for lunch
Lunch 1 10:50 A.M. - 11:20 A.M. 30 Minutes
Passing 11:20 A.M. - 11:28 A.M. 8 Minutes
Lunch 2 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 30 Minutes
Passing 12:00 P.M. - 12:08 P.M. 8 Minutes
Lunch 3 12:12 P.M. - 12:42 P.M. 30 Minutes
Passing / Brain Break 12:42 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. 8 Minutes
Period 7/8 12:50 P.M. - 2:20 P.M. 90 Minutes
The 8-minute passing between classes will allow for appropriate social distancing.
A/B Schedule
Metro Cards
✘ Students who live further than 2 miles from ISPA are eligible to
receive a MetroCard.
✘ A shuttle service will be provided from the South Miami station
to the school every morning from 6:45 a.m. and 7:05 a.m. and
afternoons at dismissal time.
Metro Card Form
✘ If your address changes, you must provide the necessary
documentation to Ms. Calvo.
✘ An MS Form is available in your GRADE LEVEL TEAM Contact Ms. Alamo
& on the ISPA website that you can access if you for questions
have any issues with your Metro Card: aalamo@dadeschools.net
Request a Metro Card / Metro Card is not working /
Need to transfer account to a replacement card
Virtual
Learning
Rules & Expectations
✘ Designate a quiet place at home to learn ✘ Make sure phone, TV, and music are turned off ✘ Avoid gaming, social media, YouTube, and any other distractions during school hours ✘ Have your electronics fully charged ✘ Use headphones/earbuds - if helpful ✘ Virtual Backgrounds must be a still-background & school appropriate. ✘ Enter your FULL NAME & Student ID when attending a Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams Meeting. ✘ Make sure your camera is ON. NO EXCEPTIONS. ✘ Have all materials and supplies with you ✘ Do not eat during a Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams Meeting
✘ Taking pictures and videos of teachers or classmates during a Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams Meeting is prohibited ✘ Online sessions are for learning; misbehavior or disruptions to the class will be reported to parent/guardian and the ISPA Administration ✘ Any rules/procedures not followed will result in GRADE DEDUCTION(S) and disciplinary action ✘ Assignments will be graded and posted to the gradebook ✘ Academic honesty and independent work is expected
Uniform Policy ✘ Students are required to wear straight cut, khaki pants. ✘ Pants must be worn at the student’s waistline. ✘ Shorts, jogger pants, capri pants, or skirts are not permitted. ✘ Shirts may be Navy Blue, Hunter Green or Red and must have the ISPA logo on the upper left-hand side of the shirt. ✘ Jeans are ONLY allowed on FRIDAYS. ✘ No open-toed or backless shoes: no sandals, flip-flops, slides or slippers are permitted. Sneakers are recommended for all students. ✘ Sweaters must be ISPA sweaters. NO other sweaters are allowed. ✘ Club shirts can be worn on FRIDAYS. ✘ The PTA will be selling ISPA uniforms & sweaters at the PTA Spirit Store and on their website: www.ispa-ptsa.com
Mask Policy ✘ The ISPA uniform policy will be enforced and masks are required for all students attending the Schoolhouse model. ✘ Effective, October 26th, all masks must be ISPA masks. ✘ N95 and/or blue surgical masks may be worn UNDER the ISPA mask. ✘ The PTA will be selling the ISPA masks on their website: www.ispa-ptsa.com
ISPA Attendance Policy
✘ In both face-to-face or online learning environments,
there is no factor more important to a student’s
academic progress in school than regular and
punctual attendance.
✘ For the 2020-2021 school year, ISPA along with MDCPS
will continue to follow established district attendance
protocols and procedures as defined in School Board
policy, 5200 - Attendance.ISPA Attendance Policy
Excessive Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissals Consequences:
✘ A student who has five (5) or more cumulative absences, tardies and/or early dismissals will receive a call from the School
Counselor as a Warning Notice of Excessive absences, tardies, and/or early dismissals.
✘ A student who has ten (10) or more cumulative absences, tardies and/or early dismissals in an annual course or five (5)
or more class absences in a designated semester course may have quarterly, semester and final grade(s) withheld.
At this time, a Student Case Management Referral (SCM) indicating excessive absences, tardies and/or early dismissals
will be issued. A meeting with the School’s Attendance Review Committee will be scheduled.
✘ A student who has ten (10) or more cumulative absences, tardies and/or early dismissals will not be allowed to participate
in interscholastic competitions or performances for the remainder of the school year.
✘ As a reminder, school attendance has a direct impact on academic achievement. In order to make the most of
educational opportunities, students must have consistent, punctual daily attendance. We are asking for your cooperation
in making sure your child’s school attendance improves.Attendance – MSO & Physical
✘ Procedures for Parents to Submit an Excused Admit/Note to School
✗ If a student’s excuse for being absent does not meet the criteria for excused
absences set forth in the school board attendance policy for excused absences, or the
parent(s) fails to report and explain the absence(s) within five days, the
student’s absence will be considered unexcused.
✘ Absences shall be reported to the student’s enrolled school by the parent/legal guardian
no later than five (5) days from the date of the absence.
✘ Parents will submit an admit VIA EMAIL to 7571attendance@dadeschools.net.
Parents can send an email stating the cause for the absence and attach documents.
✗ Include the following:
✗ Student’s Full Name and MDCPS Student Seven Digit Identification Number
✗ The email subject line should read “Excused Admit”.
✗ Date of Absence and the Reason for the absence.Virtual Attendance
✘ CLASS ATTENDANCE:
✗ Students will be counted in attendance to class if they
log into their teacher’s live sessions.
✗ Students will log into their teacher’s live session at the
beginning of each class period/block.Virtual Attendance
✘ SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:
✗ Daily school attendance will be taken every scheduled
school day during all periods of the day.
✗ Students are to be counted in attendance to school only if they
attend the online classes.
✗ A student is considered tardy to school if the student is not
present at the moment the attendance is taken.Tardy Policy
• ✘ Students who are tardy to school must report to the
office to secure an admit, maintaining social distance.
• ✘ Excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges,
detention(s), parent conference, and/or suspension.
• ✘ If you are an MSO student and you are tardy to school
or leave early, your parents must submit an
EMAIL to 7571attendance@dadeschools.net.20/10 Policy
✘ A student who has ten (10) or more cumulative
absences and/or twenty (20) or more cumulative
tardies will not be allowed to participate in:
✘ Interscholastic competitions, school performances,
school events and/or field trips for the remainder of the
school year.
Participation is a PRIVILEGE and NOT a RIGHT.Cafeteria Policy ✘ Plexiglass has been installed in the cafeteria to provide protective barriers ✘ Maintain social distancing at all times ✘ Be polite to cafeteria staff when requesting and paying for food items. ✘ Clean up any spills that you make & pick up after yourself by throwing your trash into the garbage bin.
Fire Drill Procedures ✘ Familiarize yourself with your classroom’s evacuation route. ✘ Exit the building in an orderly fashion without talking. ✘ Stay together as a class. ✘ Stay on the sidewalk at all times. ✘ Follow all verbal instructions. ✘ During DRILLS, exit the building, while maintaining social distancing.
Mobile Devices
✘ All students must have a mobile device.
✘ All students will have 2 options:
✘ BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Contact Assistant
Form Required Principal, Ms. Diaz
✘ Checking-out a mobile device to for questions regarding
use throughout the school year mobile devices
Form Required
✘ Devices cannot be shared
✘ Desktop computers will not be available
✘ DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR DEVICE & CHARGER[S]
✘There are NO printers available for students.Internet Policy
Network access is a privilege. Each student must agree to the following set of
rules in order to use the Internet. If these rules are violated in any manner,
student access will be terminated, and disciplinary actions may follow.
• Use the Internet to access only educationally relevant materials as requested by teachers.
• NEVER transmit obscene messages or pictures through web pages or
e-mail.
• NEVER damage computers or alter the computer network in any manner.
• NEVER use inappropriate language, nor engage in illegal activities, and never use the
Internet in such a way as to disrupt others.
• NEVER download games, music, or programs onto a school computer unless permitted by
an administrator.Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements of 24-Credit Program
4 credits, with major concentration in composition, reading for information, and
English
literature
4 credits, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent, or a
Mathematics
higher-level mathematics course
Science 3 credits in science, two of which must have a laboratory component
1 credit world history / 1 credit American History
Social Studies
.5 credit American Government / .5 credit Economics
Foreign Language
4 credits of Language and Literature (French, Italian or Spanish)
International Studies
4 Credits of Humanities (French, Italian or Spanish)
(IS)
Fine Arts or
1 credit in fine or performing arts, which may include speech and debate
Performing Arts
Physical Education 1 credit in physical education to include the integration of health
Electives 8 elective credits
Online Course 1 creditGraduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements of 24-Credit Program
State • Grade 10 reading (or ACT/SAT concordant score)
Assessment • Algebra I end-of-course (EOC) or a comparative score
Requirements on the SAT / ACT / PSAT
Grade Point Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 on
Average (GPA) a 4.0 scale
Community
Service 200 Community Service Hours
• Students at International Studies Preparatory Academy at Gables (ISPA) fulfill
their State of Florida graduation requirements as they progress through the
International Studies program at ISPA.
• Every student is required to take multiple courses in Language Literature and
Humanities as part of the IS Program. These courses may not be required by
the State of Florida for graduation but will be required for the specific dual
diplomas being offered at ISPA.5 Point Rule
1st Nine 2nd Nine 3rd Nine 4th Nine
Weeks Weeks Weeks Weeks Points Final Grade
GRADE Points Per Nine
25% 25% 25% 25%
Weeks
Multiply EACH nine weeks grade by 2.5
A 10
EXAMPLE D
C=5 F=0 C=5 F=0 10 B 7.5
#1 PASS
C 5.0
F
EXAMPLE Failed due D 2.5
B = 7.5 B = 7.5 F=0 D = 2.5 17.5
#2 to 5 Point F 0
Rule
Students must earn a minimum of 10 points in total for the
YEAR and a minimum of 5 points during the second semester
in order to pass an annual class.Community Service http://ispa.dadeschools.net ✘ STUDENTS TAB → COMMUNITY SERVICE ✘ STUDENT GUIDE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE ✘ International hours will be accepted from recognized agencies
Club Offerings
Class of 2021 HIP STEM
Class of 2022 History Bee Turning Point
Class of 2023 ISPA Band National Honor Society
Class of 2024 Key Club National Art Honor Society
CLEO - Climate Model UN National French Honor Society
Dance Club Music Production National Italian Honor Society
F.E.A. PRISM Alliance National Spanish Honor Society
Fitness Club SGA Rho Kappa Honor Society
Geography Bee Social Justice Tri-M Music Honor Society
Virtual Club Fair = October 12 - 16
Visit MS TEAMS for more information
Look for that icon in MS TeamsMedia Release Form • During the school year, you may be photographed, videotaped, or interviewed at various school sponsored events. • With your consent, the photograph, video, or interview may be reproduced and released for use in the media, i.e., newspapers, brochures, videos, television, the internet, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools websites & social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.
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