WELCOME
Mr. Leron Cook
Assistant Principal
Ms. Melissa Garcia
Assistant Principal
Mr. John Lux
Principal
Ms. Selene Gomez
Assistant Principal
STUDENT SERVICES
Student Services
Assignments
Ext.
Office
Mrs. Monica Cuenca
2228
116
Mr. Rex Perozo
9th and 10th
Grade
11th Grade
2215
120
Mrs. Maria Molina
12th Grade
2217
121
MAGNET PROGRAM
Magnet Assignment
Magnet Lead
Magnet Coordinator/Medical
Olga Malkin
Engineering Magnet
Charles Redlund
Communication Magnet
Yaniedy Vazquez
REQUIREMENTS FOR
GRADUATION
Grade Level
Link
9th Grade
Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2015-2016 School Year
10th Grade
Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2014-2015 School Year
11th Grade
Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2013-2014 School Year
12th Grade
Students Entering Grade Nine in the 2012-2013 School Year
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community service projects are meaningful, planned,
organized, and voluntary efforts designed to address a
problem or need in the community.The community
service project chosen should also reflect a student’s
personal interests and skills. To complete the community
service graduation requirements for Miami-Dade County
Public Schools, a student must complete a community
service project of a minimum 100 hours between grades
9 and 12.
9th Grade: 100 hours
10th Grade: 75 hours
11th Grade: 50 hours
12th Grade: 25 hours
The community service forms can be found on our website.
ATHLETICS (FEMALE AND MALE)
DIRECTOR:
MR. MOISES RIVERA
Athletes must:
Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Have a current Athletic Physical Packet.
Purchase school insurance for $30, (Football requires
$76).
Have less than 10 absences and 20 tardies to school.
ATHLETICS
FALL
Football (Boys)
Flag Football (Girls)
Volleyball (Girls)
Cross Country
Swimming
Golf
Bowling
WINTER
Basketball
Soccer
Wrestling
SPRING
Badminton
Baseball (Boys)
Softball (Girls)
Track and Field
Tennis
Volleyball (Boys)
Water Polo
Contact Information: Athletic Director
Mr. Moises Rivera
305-385-4255 ext. 2260
riveram@dadeschools.net
ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR:
MS. LISSETTE TRELLES
•Activities Office is located in room 190
•Clubs (Service Clubs/ Interest Clubs, Honor Societies,
and Student Government/ Class Boards)
•To get text message reminders, please sign up for Remind
101 by texting to @sunsetact to 81010
Contact Information: Activities Director
Ms. Lissette Trelles
(305) 385-4255 Ext. 2262
KillianTrelles@dadeschools.net
Wednesday: 6:45 am- 7:15 am
and
During Lunch
2015-2016 CLASS SPONSORS
Class
Sponsor
E-mail Address
Freshman
Ms. Michelle Martinez
missmartinez@dadeschools.net
Sophomore
Mrs. Milagros Perez
msperez@dadeschools.net
Junior
Ms. Lesley Hernandez
hernandezl@dadeschools.net
Senior
Ms. Lissette Trelles
killiantrelles@dadeschools.net
PLEASE…
Check the Portal on a regular basis
Update your information on Emergency Contact Cards & Portal
Sign up for Free/Reduced Lunch
This contributes to Title I funds for school improvement (available
online).
Community Involvement Specialist: Amaya Candal
Phone Number: (305)385-4255 ext.2222
Make sure that you have looked at School Insurance, especially if you are
planning on participating in school-sponsored events
GET INVOLVED! (PTSA, EESAC)
DRESS CODE 2015 - 2016
Shirts ~ Shirt with collar. NO oversized knee-length shirts. NO T-shirts.
Pants ~ Any color pants or jeans; no holes or rips in pants . NO capris or shorts. NO athletic,
nylon, sweat pants, leggings or knitted-type shorts or pants. NO skirts or skorts.
Dress Code
Closed shoes are required. No sandals, Crocs or open heels.
NO hats, caps or other headwear is permitted.
Jackets may NOT be worn with the hoodies.
Spirit Days
Spirit Days will be used as Fundraisers for PTSA and other groups/clubs.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Every student is expected to:
 Be present in school each and every day (180 days).
 Attend class as scheduled.
 Arrive at school and classes on time.
 Demonstrate appropriate behavior and readiness to learn.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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All absences are considered unexcused until documentation is
provided.
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Parent/guardian must provide an excuse for the absence.
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The form must be submitted to the attendance office within 3 days of
the student’s return to school.
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Parent notes must contain the student name, ID number, dates of
absences, and reason.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES
Once a student reaches 11 absences, a parent/guardian will need to meet with an administrator.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
 Doctor’s note with specific dates indicated
 Hospital release papers
 Official accident report
 Court documents with specific dates
At this point, a note written by a parent/guardian will no longer suffice.
Without official documentation, all absences after 10 will remain unexcused.
Students who have a total of six (6) days at an alternative to suspension program and/or 10 or more unexcused
absences and/or 20 or more days tardy/excused early will not be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities. 10
or more unexcused absences must be taken to the Athletic Director.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
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Personal Illness
Death in the immediate family
Immigration or Court Appearance
Medical Appointment/ Hospitalization
Religious Observation
School Sponsored Events
Personal family trips, vacations, or events are
not considered excusable absences.
NO CREDIT POLICY
Any student who accrues 5 or more unexcused
absences in a semester course or 10 or more
unexcused absences in an annual course will
have the credit withheld and may need to repeat
the course.
TARDY POLICY
Students are tardy after 7:20 a.m.
Students must report to the attendance office when tardy.. Continuous tardies will
result in disciplinary action and loss of activity privileges.
After 7:45, students need to report to the attendance office to secure an admit.
The first nine tardies may be excused with a parent escort or valid excuse note
(doctor’s note, court papers, appointment notes).
Once a student accumulates ten (10) tardies, notes or parent escorts are no
longer accepted, and the tardies will remain unexcused. Make-up work may not be
accepted for time missed because of tardiness.
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Admits can be obtained before school, during lunch
and after school.
Sign-outs are not allowed after 1:50 p.m.
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
A copy of the Code of Student Conduct is
available at:
http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/
Students are responsible to adhere to all
policies at all times.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Continued defiance of school authority and policies and/or
serious violations of The Code of Student Conduct
may result in disciplinary action.
 Miami Sunset Senior High School employs a progressive
discipline policy in accordance with district policy which
includes warnings, parent conferences, work detail, detentions,
Saturday school, and indoor suspension (SCSI).
 Disciplinary action is assigned on an individual case by case
basis based on the infraction and student history.
 An overview of Sunset’s progressive discipline plan can be
found on our website.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
 What is BYOD?
Bring Your Own Device allows students to use their own
technology at specified times during the day to enhance the
learning experience. Examples of the types of technology which
can be used are Windows laptops/tablets, Mac laptops, Android
tablets, and iPads..
 All electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight
between 7:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. unless they are being used during
class with the permission of the teacher or administrator. Any
visible electronic devices are subject to confiscation.
 Electronic devices that have been confiscated may be picked up
between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the main office by a parent
only.
 Sunset is not responsible for any lost, broken or stolen
electronic devices.
SCHOOL WEB PAGE
http://sunsethigh.dadeschools.net
Activities
Athletics
Testing
College Information
Financial Obligations
Student Handbook
Calendars
Photos/Videos
SOCIAL MEDIA
The following are Miami Sunset Senior High Accounts:
 Twitter: @miamisunsetshs
 Facebook: Miami Sunset Senior High School
VALUES MATTER
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Citizenship
Cooperation
Fairness
Honesty
Integrity
Kindness
Pursuit of Excellence
Respect
Responsibility
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
• All financial obligations incurred by school fees and/or
textbook loss or damage must be paid in the school’s
Treasurer’s office. There is a window just outside the
main office.
• Don’t wait until an event or your Senior year to clear
up obligations!
• Don’t wait clear it up now!
SENIOR ACTIVITIES- APPROXIMATE PRICES
 Homecoming; $50.00
 Senior Jersey; $35/$40 (Personalized)
 Senior Shirts;$15
 Senior Breakfast; $35
 Prom; $90
 Grad Bash; $140
Magazine Sales will go directly towards helping us
maintain/bring down cost.
IMPORTANT DATES
o Class Officers
o Parking Decals
9th and 10th grade Class
Officer Applications
Available in Room 190
Complete the fillable form
available online this
Friday.
o Club Fair
o Attendance and
September
24th, 2015
o PSAT
October 28th, 2015
Behavior Contract
Due: September 18th, 2015
Dates
Sept. 9-10
Sept. 10
Sept. 14
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 18
Sept. 21
Sept. 21- Oct. 2
Events
Senior Shirt and Jersey Presale
Class Officer Applications due
Class Officer Application Meeting 2:30pm Media Center
Teacher Planning Day
Homecoming Applications available
Blood Drive
All Class contracts due
Ring orders due during Social Studies
Homecoming tickets on sale (RM 190)
Sept. 22, 24,&25
Ring orders during lunch
Sept. 23
Sept. 28- Oct. 2
Teacher Planning Day
Campaign Week
Sept. 24
Club Chaos, Homecoming Applications due, and Homecoming candidate meeting at 2:30 pm Media
Center
Class Voting during lunch
Magazine Cash Collection Days during lunch only (Juniors)
Magazine Cash Collection Days during lunch only (Seniors)
Senior Tailgate sign up
Sept. 28
Sept. 29-30
Oct. 1- 2
Sept. 29- Oct. 1
Oct. 1- Oct. 30
Oct. 2
October 5 - 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 9
Oct. 9
Oct. 12- 16
Oct. 15
Oct. 16
United Way Drive
Senior Tailgate 4:00pm-6:00pm
FB Game Doral 7:00pm
District ELA Writing Test
Early Release
School/ID Pictures Makeup
Homecoming bulletin boards/project board
Homecoming Week Festivities (Pep Rally and Spirit Week)
Homecoming Football game, Pep. Rally Per. 6
Homecoming Dance: Intercontinental Doral Miami from 7:00pm-11:00pm
DON’T MISS…
 Parent Back to School Night
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
 Homecoming Football game
Thursday , October 15th, 2015
@ 7:00 pm @ Tropical Park
 Homecoming Dance
Friday, October 16th, 2015
@7:00 pm @ Intercontinental Doral Miami
Mr. John Lux
Principal
Assistant Principals
Ms. Melissa Garcia
Ms. Selene Gomez
Mr. Leron Cook
Activities Director
Ms. Lissette Trelles
Athletic Director
Mr. Moises Rivera
ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR EVENING…