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School Operations Middle School Parent/Student Handbook 2013-2014 (GRAPHIC) Miami-Dade County Public Schools The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Martin Karp, Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Ms. Susie V. Castillo Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert Tee Holloway Dr. Marta Pérez Ms. Raquel A. Regalado Ms. Krisna Maddy, Student Advisor Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Valtena G. Brown Chief Operating Officer, School Operations TABLE OF CONTENTS District’s Vision/Mission Message from Principal Message from Assistant Principal School’s Mission Statement Alma Mater Biography of person the school is named after (if applicable) School Information Website Faculty Roster Feeder Pattern Schools District/School Calendar Important Dates Testing Interim Progress Reports Report Cards Activities Clubs Field-Trips and Special Activities Athletics Fundraisers Bringing Pets to School Attendance Policy Attendance Review Committee Excused Absences and Tardies Unexcused Absences Arrival/Dismissal School Hours Bell Schedule Before and After School Care Program Late Arrival Early Sign Out Rainy Day Dismissal Comprehensive Reading Plan Messages and Use of Telephones Lost and Found Cafeteria Food Cost Free Breakfast Free/Reduced Lunch Program PAYPAMS Cafeteria Rules Registration Procedures Confidential Information Parent-Teacher Association (PTA/PTSA) Emergency Contact Information Halls/Hall Passes Code of Student Conduct Behaviors and Range of Corrective Strategies Student Rights and Responsibilities Dress Code Uniform Policy Cell Phones Internet Use Policy Health Screening Immunizations Insurance Parent Portal Financial Obligations Grade Reporting Academic Grades Conduct Grade Point Average Interim Progress Report Homework / Make-up Assignments Out of Area Student Transfer Textbooks Permanent Records Publica