1. New Magnet Student Orientation
Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
New Magnet Student Orientation
Thursday, May 16, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

2. You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!
Dr. Seuss

3. The Administrative Team
Ms. Josephine Otero, Principal Mrs. Evie Mayor, Assistant Principal Mrs. Gina Spicer, Assistant Principal Mr. Dionisio De La Torre, Academic Coach

4. Magnet Lead Teachers Mrs. Cecilia Windisch cwindisch@dadeschools.net
Mr. Eric Gonzalez
School Phone Number

5. Student Services Ms. Gillian Plenty, Counselor plentyg@dadeschools.net
Ms. Aymee Vives, Counselor
Ms. Madly Ambroise, ESE Chair
Ms. Deborah Rosiak, Gifted Chair

6. Magnet Program Requirements
Minimum 2.0 Average in core classes and conduct
Minimum 2.0 Average in the magnet class and conduct
All effort grades in core classes must be “1” or “2”
No more than 10 unexcused absences

7. Student Schedule A 6th Grade Magnet Student receives 6 periods:
Core Classes (Language Arts, U.S. History, Mathematics, and Science) are offered at the following levels:
Language Arts
U.S. History
Mathematics
Science
Varying Exceptionalities
MAGNET ELECTIVE (Robotics or Legal Studies)
Inclusion
General Education
Other Elective
Advanced
Gifted

8. Magnet Course Offerings
Engineering/Robotics:
Legal Studies:
6th Grade: Introduction to Technology 1
6th Grade: Law for Young Adults
7th Grade: Introduction to Technology 2
7th Grade: Civil & Criminal Law
8th Grade: Introduction to Technology 3
8th Grade: International Law

9. Overview of School Day
8:30 – Students are allowed in the building. Breakfast service begins. Students are supervised in designated areas by grade levels.
9:05-9:10 – Students report to homeroom
3:50 – Dismissal
4:00 – After School Enrichment Program, Clubs, & Athletic Programs begin. Only students participating allowed in the building

10. Arrival to School Before 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Students should be dropped off in the front of the school.
Students wait in front hallway until the rest of school opens at 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Students can be dropped off in the front of the school or the cafeteria.
Students will be in designated areas until homeroom.
After 9:00 a.m.
After 9:10 a.m. student must report to attendance office for a tardy pass.
Please note traffic signals during arrival and dismissal hours.
ONE WAY STREETS

11. Breakfast/Lunch
Miami-Dade County Public Schools offers breakfast at no charge to all M-DCPS students.
Breakfast is provided from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily.
Students eat lunch daily during their middle block.
Lunch application must be filled out to determine if student qualifies for free/reduced lunch.

12. Please note traffic signals during arrival and dismissal hours.
3:50 p.m.
All students are dismissed at 3:50 p.m.
Students riding a bus exit by the cafeteria (93 ave).
Students with parent pick-up exit by the front of the school (29th terrace).
All students must exit campus unless they are in an after school activity.
4:00 p.m.
After school activities begin (sports, after school programs, tutoring).
Only students participating in an organized activity may be inside the building.
Please note traffic signals during arrival and dismissal hours.
ONE WAY STREETS

13. First Day of School Supplies for Day 1 Paper and/or a notebook
Pen, Pencil, Highlighter
Book bag or Backpack
Students will be informed of the supplies necessary for each class by each teacher
Summer Reading Requirement
Completed assignment is due on Mon/Tues Aug. 26/27, 2019 to your child’s Language Arts Teacher
Extra Credit

14. Bell Schedule

15. Uniform Policy School Uniforms P.E. Uniforms Dress Down Days
Worn everyday
See diagram or visit website
Ibiley School Uniforms (10564 SW 8 Street, across from FIU)
P.E. Uniforms
Mandatory for P.E. students
Worn only during P.E.
Dress Down Days
Spirit Shirt Fridays
School Year Shirt
Robotics or Legal Studies Polo Shirts
Jackets/Sweaters
Rockway Jacket
Plain black

16. Rockway Middle School’s After School Enrichment Program
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Program Manager: Mr. Richard Ramirez
Rockway Middle School’s After School Enrichment Program
THE PROGRAM HOURS ARE:
3:50 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
1:20 PM – 6:00 PM, Thursday, Early Release Dismissal Days
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED DAILY WITH:
Nutritional snacks
Homework help
Access to technology
Tools to manage grades
QUALITY CARE at an AFFORDABLE PRICE
THE PROGRAM IS FEE-BASED:
$40/week ($8/day)
$35/week ($7/day for students on Free/Reduced-price lunch)
Payments are made Bi-Weekly in CREDIT CARD ONLY
HOMEWORK HOUR
3:50 – 5:00
$20/week ($4/day)

17. Rockway Middle School’s
Enrichment Programs
Art Enrichment Program
Sponsor: Mr. Fischer
STEAM Enrichment Program
Sponsor: Mrs. Rengifo
Chess Enrichment Program
Sponsor: Mr. Recio
*Schedules for programs will be available at the beginning of the school year.

18. ATHLETICS Athletic Coordinator: Mr
ATHLETICS Athletic Coordinator: Mr. Eric Gonzalez
Over 8 sports offered
Varsity and Junior Varsity Level
Eligibility (2.0 GPA)
Try-outs
Sports Packet can be downloaded from school website
Cross Country
Volleyball
Soccer
Cheerleading
Swimming
Bowling
Flag Football (girls only)
Basketball

19. ATHLETICS Athletic Coordinator: Mr
ATHLETICS Athletic Coordinator: Mr. Eric Gonzalez
Student must complete and submit an Athletic Packet in order to participate (download from school website).
Students may be required to try out to participate in a sport. Student must be aware of tryout and practice schedules.
Most sports practices are after school; a few sports practice before school.
Before School Sports: Cross Country & Swimming

20. STUDENT LIFE Activities Coordinator: Mrs. Maria Rodriguez
Clubs & Organizations:
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Student Council
Book Club
Robotics Club
Ecology Club
Art Club
Yearbook
Chess Club
Fieldtrips & Activities:
Everglades Loop Road Camping
Close-Up: Washington D.C.
Miami Book Fair International
Miami Heat & Miami Marlins STEM Day
U.S. Attorney's Office
Kennedy Space Center
Miami Marathon – Kids Run
Boomers
X-Factor
Fly Around The Track
Brown & Gold
World Passport Day
Student Dances
Family Nights

21. MRS. MARIA RODRIGUEZ, EESAC Chair
PTSA & EESAC
MRS. IVETTE PALLIN, PTSA President
MRS. MARIA RODRIGUEZ, EESAC Chair

22. Title 1 Stellar CIS Award Winner (2018, 2017, 2016)
Title I Community Involvement Specialist Ms. Maria Alvarez Extension: 2305
ACCESS TO PARENT PORTAL
MAGNET APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY
VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE (Field Trips)
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

23. Awards & Achievements
VEX Robotics World Championship – 5th Place in Tech Division (2019), Community Award Winner (2018), Judges Award Winner (2017)
VEX Robotics State of Florida Champions (2019, 2018, 2017)
5th Place in the National Chess Championships (2019)
Fairchild Challenge Bronze Award Winner
SECME Competition Winners
Girls JV Volleyball & Boys Bowling County Champions

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25. Today you are YOU That is TRUER than true. There is NO ONE alive
who is YOUER than YOU!
Dr. Seuss

26. Ibiley Uniforms is located outside of the auditorium.
Thank you for coming!
We'll
Oh, the Places
Go!