W ELCOME TO C ORAL G ABLES S ENIOR H IGH S CHOOL !

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 WHITE,RED, WHITE, 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/Universities Assistance with Financial Aid & Scholarships Sign up for ConnectEDU, found in your portal under APPS/SERVICES

Graduation Requirements 2.0 Un-weighted GPA 20 hours of community service Can begin this summer ! Passing ELA- English Language Arts Test (In 10 th 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 – 9 th Grade English II – 10 th Grade English III – 11 th Grade English IV – 12 th 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 History 1 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 Pottery Dance Education Drawing and Painting Music Performance Theater 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 Technology Creative Writing Digital Design Journalism (Newspaper or Yearbook) Multimedia Services Television Productio n Ms. Patty Gans- Funnen

Design, Education, and Hospitality Culinary Operations Early Childhood Education Fashion Design Architectural/Drafting Design Ms. Sylvia OrtegaMr. Dan Finora

Health, Science, Public Service, and Law Law Studies JROTC Pre-Medicine Sports Medicine Mr. Dan Finora Ms. Alba Del Castillo

Subject Selection English & Inquiry Skills Math Science Social 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 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 $

What to Do Next Have your current core teachers make the appropriate recommendations for your 9 th 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 . 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!

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