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Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night. September 17, 2013. Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome. Ms. Carrie Montano, Principal Assistant Principals Mrs. Jennifer Knepper Illá , Environmental Academy Mr. Jose Sirven, Robotics/Engineering Academy Mr. Henny Cristobol, Biomedical Academy. Student Services.

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Senior Parent Night

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  1. Senior Parent Night September 17, 2013

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Welcome Ms. Carrie Montano, Principal Assistant Principals Mrs. Jennifer Knepper Illá, Environmental Academy Mr. Jose Sirven, Robotics/Engineering Academy Mr. Henny Cristobol, Biomedical Academy

  4. Student Services Patricia Friedlander, Department Head pfriedlander@dadeschools.net

  5. Student services • Mrs. Friedlander, Counselor (A - B) • pfriedlander@dadeschools.net • Ms. Cardenas, Counselor (C - H) • christinacardenas@dadeschools.net • Ms. Fowler, Counselor (I - Pi) • mrfowler@dadeschools.net • Mr. Miller, Counselor (Pl - Z) • rossmiller@dadeschools.net

  6. Graduation Requirements

  7. Community Service Hours Complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service prior to graduation. Must be completed by December 20.

  8. College information Ross Miller, CAP Advisor rossmiller@dadeschools.net Joel Diaz jcdiaz@dadeschools.net

  9. Scholarship Bulletin

  10. Sat Registration: www.sat.collegeboard.com Fees: $51.00 Subject Area Test(s): $24.50 Late Fee: $27.50

  11. ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org Fees: $52.50 (Plus Writing) $36.50 (No Writing) Late Fee: $23.00

  12. ResearchColleges

  13. ApplicationDeadlines MostColleges and Universities are October 15- November 1 Go to the College or University’s website See the Florida Matrix on the TERRA website APPLY EARLY for best chances for admissions and scholarships Early Decision/Early Action- be careful

  14. Letters of Recommendation Provide completed Letter of Recommendation Form from TERRA website Allow a MINIMUM of 2 weeks

  15. College Planning Resources Florida Virtual Campus: www.flvs.org FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ U.S. Department of Ed: http://www.ed.gov/ SAT/College Board: http://www.collegeboard.org/ ACT: http://www.act.org/

  16. College Visits to TERRA-Fall 2013 Yale University University of Miami University of Florida Dartmouth College Northwestern University Cal Tech Rice University Emory University Boston University

  17. FALL 2013 COLLEGE FAIR Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1-3 pm TERRA Gymnasium Prestigious Colleges and Universities will be in attendance For additional info please visit: terrawolves.com/cap

  18. Internet Policy • Follow your favorite Colleges and Universities on Facebook and Twitter

  19. FAFSA FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) Workshop: February 2013 (TBA) in the Media Center

  20. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES Isabel Acevedo Isabel.acevedo@fldoe.org

  21. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES

  22. SILVER KNIGHT Melissa Fernandez mgarcia7@dadeschools.net Julie Vivian jvivian@dadeschools.net

  23. What is a silver knight? • The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards is one of the nation’s most highly regarded student awards programs. • The purpose of this Awards program is to recognize outstanding students who have not only maintained good grades but have also unselfishly applied their special knowledge and talents to contribute significant service to their schools and communities. • The Silver Knight Awards program was instituted at The Miami Herald in 1959 by John S. Knight, past publisher of The Miami Herald, founder and editor emeritus of Knight-Ridder Newspapers and 1968 Pulitzer Prize winner.

  24. What is a silver knight? • Awards: $2,000 cash, Silver Knight statuette (think Oscar!) medallion from American Airlines (usually one RT plane ticket as well) • Honorable mentions: $500 cash, engraved plaque • PLUS, the prestige of the award and a tightly knit networking community throughout the country (Amazon.com/Payless/Build-A-Bear/politicians/judges/medicine/international relations/finance)

  25. Qualifications • 12th grade students only • 3.2 un-weighted GPA • This is a community-service based award: • individual contribution/personal initiative - not hours • Category specific: one of (15) with appropriate academic concentration, though the major service project does not need to match • A Silver Knight is one whose record of service to the school and community best exemplifies an unselfish and continuous use of one’s talents in helping others. • Judges evaluate community service: • 9th through 12th grades. • service, achievements, character, leadership and interview skills. • Two major factors to be weighed: • consistency and lasting impact of service. • Other factors include independent thinking, creative problem solving, leadership in getting others involved, and perseverance in overcoming obstacles. • Most nominees will have a wide range of service activities.

  26. How to apply for Terra’s nomination • Complete preliminary application – Word .doc downloaded from school website • Prelims due to Ms. Fernandez/Mrs. Vivian by October 8th • Selection committee will evaluate all applications • Nominations announced late October/ early November • See Ms. Vivian with your project idea.

  27. Senior activities Karina Menendez, Activities Director kmenendez@dadeschools.net

  28. Activities Participation Criteria • ACADEMICS: Students on academic probation may be denied participation in any student activity. Student must maintain a 2.5 Grade Point Average. • CONDUCT: Student must maintain at least a “B” in conduct for each class. • STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: Student must not have any pending financial obligations with the Media Center or Class Fees. • DISCIPLINE: Student must not have had any suspensions throughout the school year.

  29. Activities Participation Criteria • ATTENDANCE: Students may not exceed 10 tardies/10 absences (excused or unexcused). Students MUST be present in school on time the day of any event in order to participate. • COMMUNITY SERVICE: Student must have submitted the required 100 community service hours to their counselor by Friday, December 20th, 2013. (Applies to Senior Activities only.) • INTERSHCOLASTIC CONTRACTS (FM-7155): Applies to all performing groups and competitions. Each student must have one on file with the group sponsor.

  30. Senior Pictures/Yearbooks Senior pictures must be taken by OCTOBER 31 to be in the yearbook. Go to www.foxmar.com to schedule an appointment. Yearbooks are on sale for $70 online at www.terrayearbook.com . Get one before they sell out! Yearbook advisor: Daniel Ledesma dledesma@dadeschools.net

  31. Cap & Gown Orders $40 (CASH ONLY) When: October 28 – 31 Through Language Arts Classes

  32. Homecoming • HOMECOMING WEEK: • November 18 – 22 • HOMECOMING PEP RALLY: • November 22 • HOMECOMING DANCE: • When: November 23 • Location: TBA • Cost: $30-60 (cash only) • Ticket sales: October 8 - 11

  33. Senior Breakfast When: December 10, 2013 Location: Jungle Island Cost: $40 Ticket Sales: October 28 - 31

  34. Senior Week • April 21 – 25, 2014 • Includes: • 4/23: Senior Luau • 4/25: Senior Pep Rally • 4/26: Grad Bash

  35. Senior Luau When: April 23, 2014 Location: Kendall Indian Hammocks Park 9 AM – 1 PM Cost: $15 Ticket Sales: March 4 - 6

  36. GRAD BASH • When: April 26, 2014 • Location: Universal Islands of Adventure • Cost: $123 (cash only) covers: • Park Admission • Transportation • Ticket Sales: January 14 - 16

  37. PROM When: May 16, 2014, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Where: InterContinental Miami Cost: $95 (cash only) Ticket Sales: April 2 – 3

  38. GRADUATION • When: TBA • Location: TBA • Cost: NONE • Tickets Available: • Based on venue occupancy

  39. Graduation announcements October 21 – 22 Herff Jones will be selling during lunch

  40. diploma Please review, sign, and submit the Diploma Name Verification form to your home room teacher by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20.

  41. Stay connected TERRA Website: http://www.terrawolves.com/ @terrawolves Follow us on Facebook.

  42. COSTA RICA: SPRING BREAK 2014 Alina Puentes

  43. PTSA Rosa Maria Barbara, PTSA President rosamariaptsa@gmail.com

  44. SENIOR T-SHIRT PRESALE: $15

  45. Have a great SENIOR year! Thank you, Class of 2014

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