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Dear Parents, Students, and Friends:
Welcome to Homestead Senior High School! Homestead’s goal is to achieve excellence by focusing on the “whole child.” To that end, we have reformed our school into small learning communities that will provide students with available career choices giving consideration to their future plans, goals, and aspirations.
Homestead Senior High School is pleased to offer the following magnet and specialized academy programs:
 Bronco Academy
 Aviation and Aerospace Technology
 Hospitality and Tourism/Culinary Arts
 Practical Nursing/Nursing Assistant/First Responder/Firefighter
 Academy of Information Technology/Business
 Public Service and Safety: JROTC
 Visual and Performing Arts
Within these academies, students will explore courses related to their specific interests. In addition, the programs provide students with opportunities to participate in our Advanced
Academic programs through Advanced Placement and Honors courses.
For further information about our curriculum, subject selection, registration procedures, graduation requirements, and/or about the school in general, please contact our school at (305)
245-7000.
Again, welcome to Bronco Country! We look forward to assisting you and your child in making important decisions regarding their educational and career aspirations.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cory R. Rodriguez
Principal

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BLOCK 1
Class
Homeroom
Pass
7:20 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
7:20 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 9:05a.m.
90 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
BLOCK 2 9:05 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. 90 minutes
Pass
BLOCK 3
1 st LUNCH
(300, 500, 600, 1000, 1100)
Class
2 nd LUNCH
(0-100, 200, 400, 800, 900, 728)
Class
Pass
10:35a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
10:40 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
10:35 a.m. – 11:10 p.m.
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
12:10 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
5 minutes
35 minutes
90 minutes
35 minutes
10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. 90 minutes
12:45 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. 5 minutes
BLOCK 4 12:50 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. 90 minutes

ACCIDENTS
Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice sessions, or at any athletic event or activity sponsored by the school must be reported immediately to the person in charge. Accident reports must be filed immediately.
ARTICLES PROHIBITED IN SCHOOL
Problems arise each year because students bring articles that are hazardous to the safety of others or interfere in some way with school procedures. Certain articles can lead to serious disciplinary actions such as suspension or expulsion from Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Toy guns, water pistols, bean shooters, sling shots, knives, hard balls, radios, firecrackers, tape recorders, smoke bombs, beepers, any object that may be used as a weapon, etc., if brought to school, are undesirable and will be impounded and disciplinary action taken.
ATHLETICS
A student must attain and maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to participate in any sport.
A student athlete must have a notarized physical for the current year and have current school insurance prior to practicing with any school athletic team. Physicals are offered free of charge during the year. Dates will be posted on the website. For more information, visit the Athletic
Office.
ATTENDANCE & TARDY POLICIES
State laws and regulations mandate that schools and parents/guardians encourage and monitor student attendance. Homestead Senior High School’s Administration and instructional staff are determined to maintain an outstanding attendance record as academic success is directly correlated to attendance.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools School Board
states, “…Students who have ten or more unexcused absences in an annual course or five or more unexcused absences in a semester course may receive a grade of NC (no credit). Subject to the review and approval of the principal, a teacher may change the NC to a letter grade if all course requirements have been met by the student.”
If a student’s passing grade(s) is/are withheld, the student will be issued an NC for the grade(s).
If a student wishes to appeal the NC grade(s), the student may do so by submitting a petition of appeal to the attendance appeals committee for review at the end of the first semester or at the end of the school year. At the time of the petition and with proper documentation, the Attendance
Appeals Committee meets and determines whether credit will be granted.
School-wide attendance and class attendance are excused for the following: a.
Student Illness b.
Medical Appointment c.
Death in the immediate family d.
Observance of a religious holiday for service when it is mandatory for all members of a faith that such a holiday or service is observed. e.
School-sponsored event or activity previously approved.
ADMITS will be issued in the Attendance Office during lunch. Absentee admits are issued only to students who have missed an entire school day. Upon return to school, students will have two
(3) school days to submit a note excusing their absence(s) at which time an excused admit may be issued if the absence meets the criteria set by the Miami-Dade County public School’s
Attendance policy.

TARDY POLICY : If a student is late to class or in the halls without a pass after class has begun, the student will be directed to get a late pass in the Cafeteria until 8:20am; after
8:20am students should report to the Attendance Office . Students who are excessively tardy and/or have accumulated unexcused absences will be referred to school administrators for disciplinary action.
First/Second period class begins at 7:20 a.m. Students must be in their classrooms or they will be marked tardy. If a student is tardy:
 The student’s parent/guardian must sign him/her in at the Attendance Office, or it will be documented as an unexcused absence. Any tardiness to school (at the beginning of school or after lunch), which causes the student to miss a class period, counts as one of the 10 absences per year.
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Students late to school after homeroom must report to the Attendance office.
DRIVER’S LICENSE LAW
It is very important that all absences be excused as soon as possible after they occur as unexcused absences could cause the student’s drivers license to fall into jeopardy. In the event a student is withdrawn from school due to excessive unexcused absences, the school will notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle to recommend suspension to driving privileges. The student will not be able to obtain either an operator’s license or a learner’s permit.
BUS TRANSPORTED STUDENTS
Students may be transported to and from school in county buses if they live two (2) miles or more from school. They are required to ride the same bus each day and to board and leave the bus at the stop assigned by the driver.
No student is allowed to ride a bus other than the one on which he/she is registered. Students who participate in afternoon activities may ride the special activity bus. Students must receive an activity bus pass from the Activities Office in order to ride.
In the event of a bus breakdown or late arrival of a bus, students are to wait at their regular stop until a relief bus arrives. The Transportation Department has procedures for taking care of emergencies. If a student is absent from school because he failed to wait for transportation this absence would be considered unexcused.
The bus driver has absolute jurisdiction over all students on the bus. Students should become familiar with the following regulations that must be observed.
1.
Keep seated at all times while the bus is in motion.
2.
Keep all parts of your body inside the windows.
3.
Cross the roadway directly in front of the bus. Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing.
4.
Unnecessary conversation with the driver is dangerous. Students are urged to remain quiet.
5.
Outside of ordinary modulated conversation, classroom conduct must be observed.
6.
Students must obey the driver.
7.
The driver has the right to assign students to certain seats if necessary to maintain good conduct on the bus.
8.
Students must be on time. The bus will not wait for those who are late.

Violation of these regulations can result in a temporary or permanent suspension from the bus or a suspension from school.
CAFETERIA
The dining hall is maintained as a vital part of the health program of the school. To encourage good nutrition, a well-balanced breakfast and lunch program are offered at a reasonable price.
Students are expected to be courteous to the cafeteria staff, monitors, and their fellow students.
Students are to carry their tray for disposal after they finish eating. NO FOOD MAY BE
TAKEN FROM THE DINING HALL.
CELLULAR PHONES
CLOSED CAMPUS
Due to safety concerns, all Miami-Dade County Public Schools high schools are closed campuses for lunch.
CLUBS
Homestead Senior High School’s club program is designed to make available as many different types of clubs and activities as possible to meet the interest of the student body. The plans, activities, and function of each club are decided upon and carried out by the members and their elected officers, with the help of an advisor. The success of each activity depends on loyalty and work of the members and capability of the officers. A club is only as good as its members make it. The Director of Student Activities monitors the club program at the school. For additional information, contact the Activities Director in the Activities Office.
INTEREST CLUBS
5000 Role Models
Afro-Heritage Club
Best Buddies
Bible Club
CAP Club
Cheerleaders
Chess Club
D-FY-IT
Drama Club
Haitian Culture Club
Key Club
Mini Corps Club
SECME
Speech/Debate Club
HONOR SOCITIES
English Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta (Math)
National Honor Society
VOCATIONAL CLUBS
FCCLA
Family Career & Community
Leaders of America
DECA
Distributive Education Club of
America
CECF
Cooperative Education Club of Florida
FBLA
CURRICULUM GROUPS
Academy of International
Business Club
AFJROTC Drill Team/Color
Guard
Band
Chorus Club
Flag Corps
Yearbook
ELECTED
ORGANIZATIONS
Student Council
Inter Club Council
Class of 2012 (Grade 12)
Class of 2013

Future Business Leaders of
America
HOSA
Health Occupations Students of America
(Grade 11)
Class of 2014 (Grade 10)
Class of 2015
(Grade 9)
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
The Code of Student Conduct is published by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and is intended to provide a safe environment conducive to learning. The code specifies the rights and responsibilities of students. Students who commit a breach of conduct or continued defiance of school authority and policies may lose educational privileges by suspension and/or expulsion.
The Code of Student Conduct and the Homestead Senior High School Assertive Discipline Plan shall apply for all school-related events, on or off school grounds. The use of abusive or profane language in school and/or at school activities is prohibited.
Students will be referred to the administration and suspended if they are involved in fighting before, during, and/or after school or when participating in a school-sponsored activity on or off campus. Behavior that reflects negatively on the school is cause for suspension or other disciplinary action, including possible restitution acts of theft, damage to property, assault, and/or menacing others are violations of the law. Students participating in such behavior may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. All criminal offenses will be referred to law enforcement authorities.
CONDUCT/STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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Treat and be treated by school personnel with respect and in a dignified manner.
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Take advantage of the educational opportunities by attending all classes on time daily.
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Be attentive and prepared for class; appropriate behavior, along with required class materials, is essential to the learning process.
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Provide the school with an explanation for an absence.
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Request make-up assignment(s) from the teacher(s) upon returning to school.
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Complete make-up assignment(s) for class(es) missed within a reasonable time established by the teacher(s).
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Each student in Miami-Dade County Public Schools is required to complete a meaningful
Community Service Project prior to graduation. The Activities Office maintains “The Student
Guide to Community Service,” an information package which also contains the necessary forms needed to complete your project. The Activities Office also has the names, addresses, and phone numbers of local service agencies. See the Activities Director or your counselor for more information.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE
All students must sign an Acceptable Use Policy to receive a user log-on ID and password.
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Do not allow another student to log on under your ID— DO NOT give your ID and password to another student.
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Do not transmit any material that violates local, state, and federal law. This includes, but is not limited to, copyright material, threatening or obscene material or material protected by trademark.

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Do not download any program, including alternative Internet browsers, games, and music videos.
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Do not download threatening or obscene material, including, but not limited to, images and pictures.
 Do not access Internet “chat” rooms.
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Do not send messages from one computer to another within the school.
 Do not use a teacher’s workstation without the expressed permission of the teacher.
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Do not use any office computer.
Students who violate the Acceptable Use Policy and policies in place at Homestead Senior High
School could face the following consequences:
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Loss of network privileges (account will be disabled).
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Administrative action that could include Indoor or Outdoor Suspension, referral to the
Miami-Dade Schools Police and the local police agency for appropriate legal action.
Students are expected to comply with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools policies concerning appropriate computer and Internet usage. These policies are available online at www.dadeschools.net/aup.htm
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DISCIPLINE POLICY
Offense Number
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Group 1 and 2 Violations
Outcome
Saturday School
2 day SCSI
2 day SCSI
3 day OUTDOOR
5th
6th
5 day OUTDOOR
10 day OUTDOOR
7th 10 day OUTDOOR/Recommendation to Opportunity School
ALL STUDENTS INVOLVED IN FIGHTS WILL RECEIVE A 10-DAY OUTDOOR
SUSPENSION
Offense Number
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Each tardy to class
UNIFORM/ DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
Outcome
Exclusion from Class/Warning
Exclusion from Class/Saturday School
Exclusion from Class/Saturday School
Exclusion from Class/Saturday School
2 day SCSI
2 day SCSI
3 day OUTDOOR
5 day OUTDOOR
10 day OUTDOOR
10 day OUTDOOR/Recommendation to Opportunity School
TARDY TO CLASS
One 1-hour detention
1
4 st th
2 nd 3 rd
TARDY TO SCHOOL
Report to designated area for a pass to class
One 1-hour detention for each tardy to school after the 3rd infraction. This process begins each new nine week period.

Students who have a total of six (6) days of suspension and/or 10 or more excused or unexcused absences and/or 20 or more excused or unexcused tardies will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities.
The plan of action taken for all other violations will be in accordance to the Miami-Dade County
Public Schools’ Code of Student Conduct.
DRESS CODE
Homestead Senior High School is a mandatory uniform school. The uniform policy is as follows:
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Orange or navy polo style shirt
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Navy or khaki pants
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Navy or khaki knee-length shorts
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Closed-toe shoes
Identification Badge (provided to students during opening of school)
The Student Code of Conduct Dress Code Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031
will be enforced to ensure the safety of all students. You may view the School Board Rule at www2.dadeschools.net. If you are unable to abide by the dress code, participation in extra-curricular activities will be affected. The affected activities will include: athletic events, field trips, club-sponsored events, dances, senior activities, class picnics, Prom, and/or Grad Bash.
FAMILY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
The revised Family Rights and Privacy Act became Federal Law in November of 1974. The intent of this law is to protect the accuracy and privacy of student educational records. Only parents/guardians and authorized individuals having legitimate educational interests will have access to a child’s educational records.
Parents/guardians may make an appointment to inspect and review their child’s records. The appointment should be made in person at Homestead Senior High School. A form is provided for the parent/guardian on which materials are to be viewed and the reasons for the inspection will need to be stated. Upon review of the records, if a parent/guardian has a reason to believe that any information contained therein is inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate, the parent/guardian has the right to challenge the information.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION
Students must pay for items such as towels and locks in physical education, and/or fees for certain courses using consumable materials such as Art, Band, Chorus, Home Economics,
Industrial Arts, and Science. These fees are due and payable in full on the date specified for their collection. Receipts will be issued for all payments. Students should keep all receipts until the end of the school year.
Students are responsible for all financial obligations developing over any part of their years at
Homestead Senior High School. Students who fail to meet these obligations will forfeit the chance to have their transcript sent to colleges or universities when they apply for college admission and will not be allowed to receive their diploma until all financial obligations are met.
FIRE DRILLS
Instructions identifying the route of evacuation for each room are posted in each room. These instructions must be followed exactly. Students should leave the building in single file by the nearest exit. When the school has been evacuated, students will return to class after the signal of one long bell.

FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES
Participation in clubs, fraternities, sororities, or secret societies that are not sanctioned by the
School Board is prohibited.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraisers are excellent opportunities for classes and clubs to raise money for their activities.
The only fundraisers authorized at Homestead Senior High are those approved by the Activities
Office with an application. Approved fund raising activities such as bake and candy sales are only allowed to take place before and after school. School spirit items, etc., may be sold before and after school, between classes and during lunch by individuals members of the clubs. Under no circumstances will sales of any type be permitted during instructional time. Violation of these policies will result in the student’s items being confiscated and not returned.
GRAD BASH
Grad Bash is the annual senior trip held in May. The requirements for a senior to attend are:
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No senior can be suspended for 10 or more days during the school year. The
Assistant Principal of Discipline must clear any student who has been on an outdoor suspension prior to purchasing a ticket.
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All outstanding balances to classes and clubs must be paid in full prior to purchasing a ticket.
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Seniors must complete their Community Service Project prior to purchasing a ticket.
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A senior cannot accumulate nine (9) or more unexcused absences.
Tickets will go on sale in the Activities Office beginning in January through February. Seniors must display a valid school I.D. badge when purchasing a Grad Bash ticket. Seniors may only purchase one ticket for themselves.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Raise Law established graduation requirements for all Florida High Schools. Students should refer to the Curriculum Bulletin for the requirements of their graduating class. Students with questions regarding graduation requirements should be directed to their counselor.
HALL PASS
Students are not permitted in the halls during the first twenty minutes or last twenty minutes of class . Students must have a yellow hall pass from a teacher or staff member and their valid
ID badge . Administrative and security staff will be monitoring the halls. Students found without an authorized yellow pass and valid ID Badge will be escorted back to class or to SCSI.
Students must display a yellow hall pass and valid school I.D. badge to enter any office including the clinic and Media Center. Students may not use a yellow hall pass to use the vending machines or pay telephones.
HOME LEARNING POLICY
Regular, purposeful home learning assignments are an essential part of the instructional program of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Home learning assignments should provide reinforcement and extension of class instruction and serve as a basis for further study and preparation for future class assignment.
Students will be responsible for:
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Completing assigned home learning assignments as directed.

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Returning home learning assignments to the teacher by the designated time.
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Submitting home learning assignments that reflect careful attention to detail and quality of work.
Frequency and Quantity of Home Learning Assignments:
Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Frequency of Assignments Total Daily Average (All Subjects)
Daily (M, T, W, TH, F) 120 minutes
Note: These times do not reflect the additional 30 minutes that are to be devoted to reading.
In the event the student finishes an assignment in less time, it is automatically understood that he/she is to spend the remaining time reading. When there is no formal assignment, the student is to read, utilizing the above recommended time allocation. Students in academic classes should receive a minimum of two home learning assignments each week in each class. These assignments should be reflected in the student’s class grade.
ID BADGE POLICY
Homestead Senior High School has a mandatory I.D. program approved by the Miami-Dade
County Public School Board. Students are expected to have their photo ID at all times while on campus. Temporary ID badges will be sold for $.50 in the Activities Office before school.
Permanent badges will be sold before school or after school in the Activities Office for $2.00.
INSURANCE
Students who fail to purchase insurance during the offering days or who are late for enrollment and desire to have insurance after the enrollment days, must contact the insurance company directly. Student insurance is offered to students during the first week of the school year.
Applications are issued in homeroom.
INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Interscholastic extracurricular student activities are those organized student activities between or among schools that are outside the curriculum or regular course of study in school. Some of these activities include sports, music festivals, speech and debate, and art and drama competitions.
Students must meet a number of basic requirements in order to be eligible to participate in interscholastic extracurricular student activities. These requirements include a state mandated minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, satisfactory conduct, age restrictions, school enrollment, and school insurance. A detailed list of specific eligibility requirements is available in the Athletic Office, or from coaches and activity sponsors. Students and parent/guardians should be fully aware of all eligibility requirements prior to participation in any interscholastic extracurricular student activities.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not permitted to leave school grounds at any time during the school day without a permit from the attendance office. Failure to follow the proper procedure will be considered skipping/truancy and will result in disciplinary action. The parent who is picking his/her child up must come into the attendance office to pick up the permit and sign out the child. After a student has been given a permit to leave four times during a nine-week period his name will be referred to the assistant principal in charge of attendance.
LOST AND FOUND
During the course of the school day, numerous items are left throughout the school building.
When retrieved these items are brought to the Activities Office. If a student misplaces an item

while on campus, the student should report to the Activities Office. Once the item has been properly identified it will be returned to the student.
MEDIA CENTER
Students are encouraged to use the Media Center for reading and research. The Media Center will open from 7:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Passes are not necessary before and after school.
However, they are required throughout the regular school day, including the lunch period.
Students should secure a pass before the lunch period for admittance to the Media Center during lunch.
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA)
Homestead Senior High School’s PTSA provides an excellent opportunity for involvement in school activities. General meetings are held throughout the year. All stakeholders are encouraged to become members.
PARKING
There is a designated student parking area for students on campus. Students should remove all necessary and valuable items from their vehicles prior to the start of school each day and ensure their vehicles are locked. Parking decals may be purchased for the cost of $10.00. Students must provide a copy of their driver’s license, proof of insurance and a copy of their registration.
PERMANENT RECORDS
Homestead Senior High School maintains permanent records for students. These records include the following:
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Academic
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Attendance
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Standardized Test Scores
Students may request copies of their transcripts in the Registration Office.
PEP RALLIES
Pep Rallies are scheduled periodically throughout the school year to promote school spirit among the students and support Homestead Senior High’s athletic teams. Attendance at Pep Rallies is a privilege, not a right. We encourage students to wear school colors (blue and orange) on Pep
Rally days.
REGISTRATION – TRANSFERS – WITHDRAWALS
In order to register, parents/guardians must have the birth certificate and proof of address for new students entering school. A Certificate of Immunization and Student Medical
Examination must also be furnished.
A student wishing to withdraw/transfer from one school to another within the county shall secure the withdrawal/transfer from the sending school before being admitted to the new school.
The parent/guardian shall apply for the withdrawal/transfer in person and shall provide two (2) of the following items as verification of a change of residence:
 Broker or attorney’s statement of parents’ purchase and residence.
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Florida Power & Light Company deposit or receipt showing new address.
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Properly executed lease agreement.
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Southern Bell/AT&T bill or receipt showing new address.
If the parent/guardian is unable to furnish the school with two (2) of the above documents, he/she will be referred to the sending Region Center.

All textbooks, library books, and financial obligations must be accounted for before transcripts will be sent to another school.
REPORT CARDS
A report card will be issued at the end of each nine-week period. Interim Progress Reports will be issued in the middle of each grading period. If a student is in danger of earning a grade below
C after receiving an Interim progress Report, the teacher(s) will issue the student a failure notice.
Letters are used to indicate academic progress according to Miami-Dade County Public
Schools’ Pupil Progression Plan. The following indicates the current Miami-Dade County Public
Schools’ Grading System:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Letter Value
90 – 100
80 - 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
0 -59
Interpretation Grade Point Value
Outstanding 4
Good
Satisfactory
3
2
Improvement Needed
Unsatisfactory
1
0
ACADEMIC LETTER
Students, who rank in the Top 10 percent of the entire student body, will earn an Academic
Letter, awarded annually during an assembly in May.
CLASS RANKING
The main reason for class ranking is to let colleges know how students compare with others in the school. Since students submit college applications early in their senior year and those colleges want class rankings, the ranking is determined prior to the end of students’ senior year. Final grade point averages will be recorded following graduation.
HONOR ROLL AND HONOR PROGRAMS
Outstanding grades, conduct, and attendance are recognized and encouraged through incentive programs at Homestead Senior High School. Honor Roll qualifications are as follows:
 Principal’s Honor Roll
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Orange Honor Roll
All A1A’s (Scholastic and Conduct)
3.6 Un-weighted GPA
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Blue Honor Roll
No grade lower than a B (Scholastic and
Conduct)
All A’s in Conduct and All 1’s in Effort
INCOMPLETE GRADES
Teachers will only give an Incomplete (I) when prolonged illness or other legitimate absences makes it impossible for a student to complete course work. If a student receives an Incomplete, the student will have a reasonable time (no more than two weeks) to make-up all the work.
SECURITY MONITORS
In order to provide a safe learning environment, security monitors are stationed around the building. Security monitors patrol school property and observe student behavior during school hours. Security Monitors correct minor altercations and report serious disturbances to the administration. Security Monitors stop and question students who are not in class during class times, as well as check restrooms, and the parking lot. Students are expected to be courteous and cooperative as the monitors are responsible for ensuring an environment that fosters maximum achievement.

SCSI
The School Center for Special Instruction (SCSI) exists for those students not abiding by school regulations.
SMOKING
Students are not permitted to smoke on the school grounds or on the school buses.
SPORTS PROGRAM
Whatever your interests are, we have a sport for you! For more information about the following sports, please see the Athletic Director in the Athletic Office. A listing of all coaches will be available at the start of each school year. If you are not a team member, try being a loyal fan.
MEN’S TEAM SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
WOMEN’S TEAM SPORTS
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track & Field
Volleyball
Tennis
Swimming
Swimming
STANDARDIZED TESTS
Miami-Dade County Public School students take a number of standardized tests throughout the school year. Some of theses include:
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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT): All grade 9-12 students.
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Algebra, Geometry and Biology End of Course Exams
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Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT): All grade 10 students take this test in the fall. The PSAT is available to all grade 9 and grade 11 students on a voluntary basis.
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Scholastic Reading Inventory:
Advanced Placement Testing:
All grade 9, 10, and 11 students.
students enrolled in A.P. classes.
STUDENT SERVICES
The Student Services Department offers assistance to all students in the following areas: personal counseling, academic advisement, subject selection, college advisement, military and vocational planning, graduation requirements, standardized test administration, references to outside agencies, speech, hearing, and exceptional referrals. A staff of counselors and a placement specialist provides these services.
Counselors are available before school, after school, and/or during lunchtime.
Appointments to see counselors may also be made by students during the change of class.
Students are reminded to report to class on time after making an appointment because tardy passes will not be given.

The CAP Advisor assists students with college admission, financial aid, and scholarships. Students who need to take the ACT, SAT, College Boards, or any other tests for college admission, must get the proper forms from the CAP Office, complete them, and either mail them to the appropriate agency by the deadline or register on-line.
A list of testing dates with deadlines can be obtained from the student’s counselor and/or the CAP advisor.
The TRUST Counselor works to advise students on behaviors, which may be detrimental to students’ health and well-being. The TRUST Counselor also facilitates support groups that deal with a variety of personal growth and development issues.
TELEPHONES
In cases of emergencies only, students may use telephones located in the Activities and
Attendance Offices and with office personnel permission.
TEMPORARY INSTRUCTORS
Temporary Instructors or substitute teachers have the same authority as any regular teacher. You are expected to conduct yourself in the same manner as you would for your regular teacher.
TEXTBOOK RESPONSIBILITY
When your teachers issue textbooks, they will record the condition of the book. Damage to books will result in charges. Students who fail to pay for lost or damaged books may be excluded from participation in extracurricular activities. When textbooks are returned, they are to be turned in directly to the assigning teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to secure the textbook card from the teacher. Once the textbook card is turned in to the office, the student is responsible for the replacement cost of the textbook.
VISITORS
Parents/Guardians are always welcome. It is best to schedule an appointment with administrators, teachers, or counselors in advance to avoid waiting. Homestead Senior High
School only allows those visitors who have legitimate business at the school on campus. All visitors must check in at the Entry Control Point and receive a Visitor’s Identification Card before proceeding to the area in the school where they have business. A guest attending any school activity with a student of this school must remain with that student and abide by the rules of the school at all times while on campus.
WHERE TO GO
Activities Bus Pass
Bus Pass
Career Information
Activities Office
Attendance Office
Counselor
Counselor Schedule Change
Illness
Class Rings
Athletics
Attendance Office
Activities Office
Athletics Office
Activities Office Clubs
Lost & Found
Lunch Applications
Fees and/or Fines
Activities Office
Main Office
Treasurer’s Office
School Calendar
Student Code of Conduct
Student Government
Activities Office
Administrators Office
Activities Office