Homestead Senior High School
2013-2014 Faculty/StaffHandbook
Table of Contents
Section I – Introduction and General Information
Miami-DadeCountySchool Board
School Color and Alma Mater
School Mission Statement
Administrative Team Assignments
Department Chairpersons
Student Services
Support Staff
Office Personnel
Section II – Policies and Procedures
Attendance Procedures – Teachers
Classroom Maintenance
Closed Campus
Computer Usage
Copyright Law and Fair Use Guidelines
Discipline Progression Plan
Duplication of Material
Duty-Free Lunch
Emergency Procedures
Entering School during Non-School Hours
Evacuation Procedures
Excusing Students from Class
Field Trips/Fundraising/Club Sponsors
Grants
Guest Speakers
Inviting Community Dignitaries To School Events
Hall Duty
Hall Passes
Illness/Injury
MediaCenter Policies
Open House
Parking For Staff Members
Site Safety Committee
Smoking Policy
Section III – Instructional Program
Attendance Procedures – Students
Curriculum Standards – CBC/SSS
Examinations - Midterm and Final
Grading Policy
Home Learning Policy
Honor Roll
Identification Badges
Implementation of Schoolwide Curriculum Procedural Guidelines
Lesson Plans (Emergency & Weekly Lesson Plans)
Daily Procedures
Classroom Policies/Guidelines
Record Keeping
Room Decorations
Instructional Use of Videos/Movies
Lesson Plans
Progress Reports and Report Card Distribution
Pupil Progression Plan
Promotion, Placement, and Graduation
Student Evaluation and Records
Student Fee Schedule 2008-2009
Student Folders/Portfolios
Testing Students in The Classroom
Section IV – Student Activities and Athletics
Activities
Athletics
Section V – Attachments
School calendar
Paychecks/Paydays
Bell Schedule
Lunch Schedule
Faculty Meetings
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
1450 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Room 700
Miami, Florida 33132
305-995-1334
Ms. PerlaTabaresHantman, Chairperson
Dr. Martin S. Karp, Vice Chairperson
Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman
Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo
Mr. Renier Diaz de la Portilla
Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway
Dr. Marta Perez
Ms. Raquel A. Regalado
Mr. Jude Bruno
Student Advisor
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Mr. Alberto Carvalho
EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION OFFICE (ETO)SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Pablo Ortiz
EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION OFFICE (ETO) DIRECTORS
Dr. Linda Amica-Roberts
Ms. Charmyn Kirton
Dr. David Moore
MRMs. Martha Montiel
Mr. Arnold Montgomery
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HomesteadSenior High School
2351 Southeast 12 Avenue
Homestead, Florida33035
(305) 245-7000
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Guillermo Munoz, Principal
Kenneth Williams, Vice Principal
Stacey-Ann Frater, Assistant Principal
Jeffrey Gonzalez, Assistant Principal
Beverley Salomatoff, Assistant Principal
SCHOOL COLORS
Navy Blue and Orange
ALMA MATER
We all honor Homestead
Ever we are so proud
Each day we are seeking
The knowledge you endow
You give us spirit
Which we never fail
Our Alma Mater
Homestead High, All Hail
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of HomesteadSenior High School is to prepare students to develop their human potential and intellectual skills by providing a quality, relevant, and rigorous education in a safe learning environment so that they will become competitive and participatory citizens in a globalized world.
SECTION II
SCHOOL STRUCTURE
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
ESOL & Foreign Languages / Ms. Sharon HinesSpecial Education (Department Chair) / Ms. Cynthia Berner
Special Education
(Program Specialist) / Ms. Sabrena Payne
Language Arts / Ms. Regina Terry
Mathematics / Ms. Patricia Hickman-Miller
Ms. Cheryl Tucker (coach)
Media Specialist / Dr. Piroska Hidvegi
Reading Coaches / Ms. Aishia McQueen
Ms. Regina Terry
Science / Ms. Catina Boynton
Social Studies / Ms. Wendy Molina
Student Services / Ms. Lucia Herrera
ROTC / Major Lamar Settlemire
Vocational / Ms. Kathy Horton
Fine Arts / Mr. Abraham Camayd
STUDENT SERVICES
Graduation Coach(Talent Development) / Mr. Orlando Martinez
Trust Counselor / Ms. Joanie Manas
Counselor / Ms. Lucy Herrera
Counselor / Ms. Tania Almagro
Counselor / Mr. Jason Jeanty
Testing Chairperson / Dr. Khalilah Martin
SPED / Mr. James Medina
**Please note: Counselor assignments subject to change before school
SUPPORT STAFF 2013-2014
PBS Coach / Mr. Steven WhittleActivities Director / Ms. Kim Berkey
Athletic Director / Mr. Nick Newbury
Assistant Athletic Director / Ms. AkeraLathan
Athletic Trainer / Mr. Mitch Potash
Athletic Business Manager / Dr. Khalila Martin
Food Services Director / Ms. Elizabeth Brookins
Head Custodian / Mr. Terrance Smiley
SCSI Coordinator / Ms. Piroska Hidvegi
Test Chair/Career Specialist / Dr. Khalilah Martin
UTD
UTD Steward (Designated) / Ms. Lanette Williams
Zone Mechanics / Mr. Eric Kimmal
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Principal's Secretary / Ms. Jenny CrucetRegistrar / Ms. LouAnn Lecuona
Treasurer / Ms. Milagros Alonso
Purchasing / Ms. Milagros Alonso
Attendance Office / Ms. Diane Newbury
Ms. Carolyn Givens
Main Office / Ms. Cindy Edmondson
Ms. Denise Dozier
SECTION III
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS
In accordance with Miami-DadeCountyPublic Schools and United Teachers of Dade, the following procedures should be followed:
Sign-in and Sign-out Procedures
· Sign-in on the payroll sheet when arriving each day.
· Sign-out on the payroll sheet when leaving each day.
· PLEASE DO NOT SIGN IN AND OUT AT THE SAME TIME.
· Hourly/overtime personnel must write-in the exact hours worked (follow the above procedures). Overtime will not be honored unless the Principal has approved it in advance.
· Please do not place additional markings or cross out on the sign-out sheets. Please do not use red pens.
Absences from school
The following procedures should be followed regarding absences from school:
· Prior to 6:30 a.m., inform Ms. Lecuona at (305)-247-7400, speaking clearly and state your first and last name, employee number, and type of leave. In the event you do not contact Ms. Lecuona within the time frame outlined, a substitute will be secured and you will be charged with a sick/personal day.
· You must call Ms. Lecuona by 1:00 p.m. if you intend to return to work the next day, or a substitute will be secured for the next school day and you will be charged a sick/personal day.
· If you do not have any leave available, your absence will be “Leave Without Pay – Unauthorized” (unless it is otherwise authorized by the principal).
· You must sign your leave card upon return to work. See Ms. Crucet to sign your leave card.
Late arrival and/or leaving early
It is expected that all teachers will report to work by 7:10 a.m. In the event of an emergency, the following procedures will be followed:
· As soon as possible, call Ms. Newbury at 305-245-7000 to inform her of your arrival time.
· Sign in as soon as you arrive.
· See Ms. Newbury to notify her of your arrival.
If requesting permission to leave early, please strictly adhere to the following
guidelines:
· Obtain permission from the Principal or designated administrator.
· Complete the Request for Leave Form at least 48 hours in advance (be sure to include who will be covering your classes).
Planning Time
If requesting permission to leave the building during planning time:
· Complete the Request-to-Leave Form and obtain authorization to leave from the Principal or designated administrator.
· Sign out in the designated binder with Ms. Crucet.
· Upon return, sign in by indicating the time of your return.
Appointment during working hours
If requesting permission to leave work for a doctor’s appointment, the following procedures should be followed:
· Complete the Request-for-Leave Form at least 48 hours in advance. “Principals or designee may release unit employees for up to two hours without sick leave being charged against the employee for the purpose of medical and/or dental examination and, if deemed necessary, with verification upon return,” (Article XIV, Section 7, p. 48).
· Return your completed form to Ms. Crucet.
CLASSROOM COVERAGE
Occasionally, it may be necessary for a teacher to cover another class during his/her planning period because of district meetings, sudden illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. It is necessary that teachers plan for their classes a week in advance so that any unexpected loss of a planning time will not lessen their teaching effectiveness. In the event of an emergency, the Department Chair will arrange classroom coverage.
CLASSROOM MAINTENANCE
· Teachers are expected to maintain a clean, orderly classroom setting at all times.
· Keys to classrooms are available from Ms. Crucet, Principal’s Secretary.
· The care of the classroom and all equipment in it is the responsibility of each and every teacher who uses the room. Classrooms are not to be left unlocked, and students should never be left unsupervised in the classroom. When leaving the classroom, teachers must lock the door and turn off the lights.
· Each teacher will be asked to sign an inventory log listing all equipment assigned to the classroom. Teachers should ensure that the inventory is accurate and is kept up-to-date. Any damage to property or equipment should be immediately reported to an administrator.
· No furniture or property is to be removed from the classroom without proper authorization from Ms. Frater. .
· Food and drinks should not be consumed in the classroom.
· The custodian assigned to a teacher's room is responsible for cleaning the room each day. If the room is not cleaned, please notify Mr. Smiley.
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
Teachers should expect to be observed, both formally and informally, at any time. Your grade book, lesson plans, and student work folders should be easily accessible during class time. Instructional Performance Evaluation and Growth Systems (IPEGS) is the formal instrument for evaluations.
CLASSROOM SHARING
Depending upon the circumstances, teachers may be asked to share the same classroom. While all teachers need to assume the responsibility of seeing that the classroom is neat and orderly, teachers who are in a particular classroom for the majority of the day need to help teachers who are floating with appropriate file and storage space, as well as providing equipment such as staplers, chalk, etc. Floating teachers need to make sure that the furniture/equipment is left as it was found, and that the room is left clean.
CLINIC PROCEDURES
A professional Physician’s Assistant staffs the school’s health clinic at Homestead Senior High daily beginning at 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The clinic can provide health education and counseling as well as assist in the development of school programs to promote wellness. Students may request appointments for personal health questions or concerns after a completed CHI Form has been returned to the clinic. Appointment Forms are available outside the health clinic door and may be completed between classes or during lunchtime.
Students who are ill and want to call home for a parent to come and pick them up (or bring them medication) but who do not need to see the nurse should go to the Attendance Office to check in. Students MUST have a hall pass. Students whom you suspect may have a contagious disease such as pink eye, or other emergencies such as injuries, bleeding, vomiting, allergic reactions, problems with blood sugar, or asthma attacks, should go straight to the health clinic.
The school does not provide medication unless provided by the parent and a Medication Authorization Form has been completed (there are no exceptions). Students with asthma may carry their own inhalers. Medicine should be taken at home whenever possible. Students with chronic health problems, such as diabetes, high blood sugar, migraine headaches, or kidney problems, may be monitored by the clinic; these are usually quick visits, but may take longer if the clinic is busy or complications arise. Many students with ongoing health problems need to give doctor’s notes to their counselors, especially if classes are consistently missed due to medical problems. Teachers are asked to be considerate of those students with chronic health problems.
CLOSED CAMPUS
HomesteadSenior High School will continue the implementation of the closed campus lunch policy. Students will not be allowed off campus during the lunch periods. To accommodate all students during each lunch, additional food carts will be in the spill out area outside the cafeteria.
GRADUATION COACH
The CAP advisor is available to assist in obtaining college information and preparing necessary information for application to college. Scholarship information is available from the CAP advisor. Under no circumstances are teachers to complete or assume responsibility for students’ scholarships, NCAA Clearinghouse applications, or any similar materials.
COMPUTER USAGE
All staff members must comply with MDCPS Acceptable User Policy and sign the policy during the opening of school.For review, this policy may be found @ www2.dadeschools.net/technology/acceptable_use_policy.htm.
CUSTODIAL SERVICES – ZONE MECHANICS
The teacher should report any damage to furniture or the classroom to the Principal. Custodial Service Request Forms are available in the mailroom. Please assist the custodians by insuring that students maintain a neat environment. In an emergency situation, contact the main office via your emergency button or ask someone with a radio to call for a custodian.
DETENTIONS
Teachers may detain students for detention before or after school for just cause; however, parents must be informed, in writing, at least 24 hours prior to the date of the detention, with a duplicate copy of the detention or student log of assigned detentions retained by the teacher.
DUPLICATION OF MATERIAL
The following duplication procedures will be implemented during the 2013-2014 school year (tentative procedures):
· Staff members will have access to the Xerox machine between 6:50 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. and after 3:20 p.m. daily.
· During the workday,the Xerox operator will be the only person operating the Xerox machines. As a reminder, the Xerox operator should handle the majority of your duplication needs. Submit a Xerox request to the Xerox operator 48 hours in advance after securing approval from your department chair.
· The Xerox operator MUST Make ALL TRANSPARENCIES.
DUTY-FREE LUNCH
If you intend to leave the building during lunch:
· Inform the Principal or designee of intent to leave (Article XX, Section 6, C, p.135).
· Sign out in the designated book.
· Upon return, sign in by indicating the time of return and see the administrator that granted permission so they will know that you have returned.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCESCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC)
The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) was designed to improve schools and student achievement by raising the status of the education professional and increasing parental involvement (School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.031). Specifically, Florida’s Blueprint 2000 legislation requires that a School Improvement Plan (SIP) be developed and adopted at individual schools by the representative committee (EESAC) of faculty, staff, parents, and students.