1. Senior Orientation 2019 - 2020 World Class Starts Here
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2. Mr. Rafael Villalobos Principal
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3. Mr. Garcia
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4. Code of Student Conduct
A copy of the Code of Student Conduct is
available at:
Students are responsible to adhere to all
policies at all times.
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5. Electronic Device Policy
All electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. unless used in the classroom as part of the instruction.
Ferguson is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices.
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6. Dress Code World Class Starts Here creAting A legAcy
All students are expected to be in uniform
everyday unless otherwise notified.
Proper uniforms include:
solid color gray, black, or white polo or oxford shirts.
black, gray, or khaki pants such as Dockers, chinos, joggers or Dickies.
Dark Blue jeans may ONLY be worn on Friday along with a uniform shirt or a school sanctioned spirit shirt. (Each “quarter,” this will be revisited).
School ID’s are considered part of the school uniform and must be worn at all times.
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7. JAF Campus Take pride in your campus and help keep the areas clean.
Every student is required to pick up after themselves at lunch.
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8. Mr. Brenlla
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9. Discipline Policy World Class Starts Here creAting A legAcy
Continued defiance of school authority and policies and/or
serious violations of The Code of Student Conduct
may result in disciplinary action.
Ferguson employs a progressive discipline policy in accordance with district policy which includes warnings, parent conferences, work detail, detentions, Saturday School, indoor suspension (SCSI) and/or a Student Success Center assignment.
Disciplinary action is judged on an individual case by case basis.
An overview of the Ferguson’s progressive discipline plan can be found at:
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10. Detentions
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in room 11.
Students who fail to serve detention will be assigned to Saturday School.
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11. Saturday School Alternative for indoor suspension.
Students assigned to Saturday School must attend or will be assigned SCSI.
Failure to attend more than three Saturday School sessions will result in a Student Success Center Assignment.
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12. Transportation World Class Starts Here creAting A legAcy
Students may be transported to and from school if they live more than two miles from the school within school boundaries.
Transportation is not be provided for all magnet students who are out of school boundaries.
No student is allowed to ride a school bus other than the one to which he/she is assigned.
The school bus driver has absolute jurisdiction over all students on their school bus.
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13. Mr. Louis
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14. Clinic Usage Must have a valid pass from the teacher to visit clinic.
You may not stay in the clinic for more than 15 minutes unless you have called home.
If you are injured in any way, you must let an adult or the clinic know immediately.
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15. Tardy Policy World Class Starts Here creAting A legAcy
Students who are tardy to school should report to the courtyard to receive a tardy pass
Students who arrive after 7:20 a.m. but prior to 7:30 a.m. should report to a Hero K12 Station.
Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. must report to the Attendance Office with a parent and/or proper documentation to secure an admit.
Once a student accumulates 10 tardies, a doctor’s note or official documentation is required.
Excessive tardies may result in loss of privileges and/or detentions/suspensions according to our progressive discipline plan.
Excused tardies include doctor’s appointments with a note indicating the date and time of the appointment or other “official documentation.”
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16. Attendance Policy World Class Starts Here creAting A legAcy
Students are expected to be in attendance every day.
Excused absences include:
Illness of self, court, immigration, death in family.
When a student is absent he/she must present a note to the
attendance office within three days. Notes should include:
Student’s name, ID number, date of absence, reason, and parent’s signature.
Medical appointment notes require the date and time of the appointment in order to be excused.
Notes then must be submitted to all teachers for documentation.
If an admit is not obtained within the three days, the absence will remain unexcused and the student will not be permitted to make up work missed.
The student should retain all admit notes for their records.
This year there are NO senior sign outs.
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17. Attendance Office Located in Room 20
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch and after school.
Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.
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18. Cafeteria World Class Starts Here creAting A legAcy
Keep all areas clean.
Do not leave the cafeteria without throwing something away.
Follow directions from security personnel.
Parents cannot bring in food from outside to the school during the school day.
Students may not order lunch from outside the school.
Free and Reduced lunch forms are done online and can be found and submitted at
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19. Digital Responsibilities
respects one's self;
Users will select online names that are appropriate and will consider the information and images that are posted online.
respects others; 
Users will refrain from using District network systems and social media to bully, tease, or harass other people.
protects one's self and others;
Users will protect themselves and others by reporting abuse and not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications.
respects authorship;
Users will properly reference or cite to work, websites, books, media, etc., used in any student work.
 protects intellectual property.
Users will not use software and media produced by others without prior authorization from the owner. Users will also not upload, download, or transfer any intellectual property belonging to a third party without specific permission including images, texts, video files, and digital music files.
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20. Ms. Rodriguez
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21. What do I need to graduate?
You need to complete 24 credits in the following areas:
4 credits in English
4 credits in Math (Algebra I and Geometry EOC’s)
3 credits in Science (Biology I EOC’s)
3 credits in Social Studies (US History EOC’s)
1 credit in Fine Arts
0.5 credit in Personal Fitness
0.5 credit in Physical Education
Complete 1 online course (FLVS)
8 Elective Credits
Night school registration open!!!!
Meet with your counselor!!!
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22. Required Testing for Graduation
10th Grade FSA Reading
Algebra I EOC
SAT EBRW – 430
SAT Reading Subtest – 24
Next one is October 5th
ACT Reading – 19
NEW: ACT Average of English and Reading – 18 (multiple test)
Next one is October 26th
PERT Math – 97
NEW: PSAT 430
or SAT Math 420
Next SAT is October 5th
NEW: ACT Math – 16
Next one is October 26th
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23. Counselor
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24. Counselors Info Schedule Changes FLVS Community Service Hours
Dual Enrollment/AP
Night School
All pertinent information can be found at
Under the Student Services section.
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25. CAP Advisor Cap Counselor – Ms. Cristina Diez FASFA by October
Bright Futures
SAT and ACT Waivers – rm 18 during lunch
Recommendation Letters
All pertinent information can be found at
Under the Student Services section.
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26. Counselor Appointments
Go to the Student Services Counter or school website for a “Request for Counselor Appointment Form” before school, during lunch and after school.
Remember to write down the reason at the bottom of the page.
Leave form in the box.
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27. Ms. Del Valle
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28. Student Drop-off/ Parking
Students may be dropped off in the parent loop on the west side of the school.
Parents should avoid dropping students off in areas of heavy traffic.
Parents may not use the Faculty Parking Lot or bus loop to drop-off or pick up students.
Parents should attempt to drop-off students by 7:00 a.m. due to the volume of students at Ferguson.
It is suggested that parents and students have a pre-arranged location for pick-up.
Carpooling is appreciated! Decals for seniors end on Friday then it is open to underclass lotto.
Make sure to have rainy day plans.
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29. Social Media Ferguson’s Twitter Account: @FergusonSHS
Ferguson’s Instagram Account:
@fergusonfalcons
Gmail Account:
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30. Mr. Lopez
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31. Athletics monster@dadeschools.net
Requirements:
Each student athlete must:
Have a current Athletic Eligibility Packet:
1. Athletic Physical Form (signed by parent & notarized) as well as Birth
Certificate
2. FHSAA EL 3 Forms
3. M-DCPS Contract for Student Participation in Interscholastic
Competitions or Performances.
Student Athlete Sportsmanship Contract
Purchase student athletic insurance for $21, (Football requires $74) School Insurance is sold Monday – Thursday at lunch or from 2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Physical forms may be found in the Athletic Office or downloaded from the school website:
Insurance must be purchased through the Athletic Department.
Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to school
Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA
Complete the Concussion Course (
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32. Ms. Rae-Schulze
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33. Activities stingrae@dadeschools.net
STOP Financial System
http//fl-dade.stopforschools.com
username: student id number
password: DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)
Stay current with school information and activities by visiting our school website
and clicking on the Activities tab
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34. Activities Activities Office is located in room 50
Student Government Twitter (jaf_sga)
Student Government
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35. Senior Board
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36. Senior Class Sponsor Ms. Tanya Rae-Schulze
Stay Informed!
Senior Class Sponsor Ms. Tanya Rae-Schulze
Contact Info:
ext. 2024
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37. Band App To get senior class reminders from JAF Class of
2020 please sign up for the BAND APP.
All of the info will be shared this way! Great offers and discounts too!
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38. Senior Panoramic Picture Day
September 6, 2019
Senior Pictures
Deadline to make it into the yearbook is Halloween, October 31
Must contact FoxMar yourself to make an appointment
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39. Senior Involvement Contract Due – Sept. 7, 2019 in the
Activities Office room 50
Senior Parent Night Sept. 4, 2019
One parent must attend for you to be eligible to
participate in senior events.
Homecoming Dance
October 25, 2019
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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40. Senior Involvement Senior T-shirt ($10)
Activities Camo ¾ Sleeve Shirt ($15)
JAF Hoodies ($25)
Everything is on OSP. Can be picked up in the Activities Office.
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