Dear Parents and Students,
We would officially like to welcome all new Eaglets to our family. We have been
working hard all summer to improve our facilities, curriculum and staff.
“Disce Quasi Semper Victurus”
“Study like you will live forever”
International Studies Charter Middle School
(ISCMS) has achieved a remarkable goal by
ranking in the top 10 middle schools in
Miami-Dade county and 20th in the state of
Florida.
International Studies Charter High School
(ISCHS) has achieved a remarkable goal by
ranking in the top 10 percent of all high
schools since its inception in 2004. This
year we were #10 in MDCPS.
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The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States
government program created to honor schools which have
achieved high levels of performance or made significant
improvements in closing the achievement gap in schools where
at least 40% of the student population is classified as
disadvantaged.
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International Studies ranks as a gold medal winner. We are #1
in Florida and #13 in the nation out of 22,000 public high
schools in 49 states and the District of Colombia.
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International Studies ranks #209 in Florida and #406 in the
nation. Only 1,930 of the top high schools in the nation are
ranked.
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International Studies ranks #235 in the nation and only 1,000
of the top public high schools in the nation are ranked.
Administration
Victoriano Rodríguez
Principal
Janette Cruz
Assistant Principal
Mr. Hector DelValle
Services Provided:
Coordinates state mandated of Education
Exams
Coordinates Advanced Placement Exams
Coordinates MDCPS Exams
Oversees with ESOL program
EMAIL: hecdelvalle@dadeschools.net
Ms. Annie Rodriguez: E-Mail
AnnieRodriguez@dadeschools.net
Monday - Thursday
8:30AM -2:30 PM
By APPOINTMENT ONLY,
unless it is an emergency
Ms. Teresa Valdes: E-Mail
TereValdes@dadeschools.net
Monday & Friday
8:30AM -2:30 PM
By APPOINTMENT ONLY,
unless it is an emergency
Services Provided:
Course Credit Analysis
Assistance with Subject Selection
Probation Meetings 
Assistance with Schedule Changes
Advisement regarding course/credit
recovery
Counseling
Facilitator of Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Facilitator of Student/Parent
Conferences
Ms. Michelle Correa
Office Hours:
Thursday & Friday (2:30PM- 4:00PM)
Also by Appointment
Services Provided:
Assistance with College Preparation
Assistance with College Selection
Assistance with College Financial Aid
Assistance with Scholarship Information
Assistance with Bright Futures
Assistance with Subject Selection
Assistance with Course Credit Analysis
EMAIL: CAP.ISCHS@GMAIL.COM
Main Office
Lourdes Vasquez
Registrar
Leonela Roheidy
Attendance Manager
Maria Arias
Receptionist
Main Office
Maria de Armas
Cafeteria Manager
Before & Afterschool Coordinator
Maria Rodríguez
School Treasurer
Security
Jesus de Armas
Jose Alvarez
Security
Aliet Arechavaleta
Jackie Samson
www.ischs.net
ischsactivities.gmail.com
Nationally Recognized Clubs
Language Clubs
French Club
Italian Club
Spanish Club
Class Clubs
Class of 2016 (Seniors)
Class of 2017 ( Juniors)
Class of 2018 (Sophomores)
Class of 2019 (Freshmen)
Class of 2020 (8th Graders)
Class of 2021 (7th Graders)
Class of 2022 (6th Graders)
Inter-Organizational Council
Student Government Association
Key Club
Mu Alpha Theta
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Interest Clubs
Audio/Video Club
Art Club
Bible Club
Drama Club
Eagle Athletics Club
Film Club
Musical Theater Club
Yearbook Club
Parent Volunteer Hours, Student Community Service
Alfred Mitat
305-643-2955 Ext 207
ISCHSATHLETICS@GMAIL.COM
Athletic Website: www.c2cschools.com/ISCHSEAGLES
How to join a team @ ISCHS
HS Sports
Students must have all eligibility requirements to participate.
Middle / High School will be available on the Athletics website.
Basic Eligibility requirements: (HS has further
requirements)
Submit school Insurance $20
Submit MDCPS Physical Packet
Maintain GPA 2.5 unweighted
Submit ISCHS Athletics- Parent & Student Contract
FHSAA Site - www.fhsaa.org
Fall
- Girls Volleyball
- Boys Flag Football
Winter
- Girls & Boys Soccer
- Girls & Boys Basketball
Spring
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Flag Football
- Boys Volleyball
PE Uniforms:
$10 for PE Shirt
$10 for PE Shorts
Yellow PE shirt with school logo
Navy PE shorts with school logo
Sneakers
• Uniforms may be purchased online or during PE from Mr. Mitat.
• Students will not be dressing out on the 1 st week of school.
• Purchase a lock. School will not be responsible for stolen items from the
locker room.
Crosswalk
 Students MUST be dropped off
and picked up on the
intersection of 9th Street and
25th Avenue(for safety reason)
 This may be accessed from
either 27th Avenue or 24th
Avenue
 Security will be located at this
location to ensure safety and
facilitate timeliness
ISCHS does not provide transportation.
You may also check MDCPS’ website for an approved bus
list(www.dadeschools.net)
Parent visit restrictions:
• Parents are not allowed to drop off food or supplies in the
main office
• Parents are not allowed to accompany students to class or
walk the hallways
• In order to maintain a safe learning
environment, our school employs several
security guards and maintains locked facilities
• Please see Lourdes Vasquez in the main office if
you have any allergies or medical concerns
• Forms must be submitted to the administration
for medications to be administered to students by
office personnel
•Student’s 1st/3rd period room will be posted outside
alphabetically
•Schedules will be posted on each floor by the elevator
•Schedules will be posted on the board of the PE field
•Students will receive their course schedule during
1st/3rd period respectively
•Opening of school material will be sent home on the
first day of school
Period
Block 1:
Block 2:
High School Schedule
7:30-8:30
8:35 – 10:20
Middle School Schedule
N/A
8:35 – 10:20
10:25 – 12:40
10:25 – 12:40
Period 2/3
Block 3:
Period 4/5
Lunch
***Lunch (1st, 2nd or 3rd) is determined
***Lunch (1st, 2nd or 3rd) is determined
by the student’s 4th or 5th period class.
by the student’s 4th or 5th period class.
Block 4 :
12:45 – 2:30
12:45 – 2:30
Period 6/7
Block 5:
2:30
2:35 – 3:30
Period 8
MS
Homeroom
HS
Dismissal
http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/90/CSC_sec_14-15.pdf
•Electronic devices will not be given back to students
under any circumstance.
•To reclaim a device, the student’s parents must
come to the main office to pick it up
•If a student needs to use the phone, they may use
the phone in the main office.
•Parents are not to contact students during school
time on their cell phones
•Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
•Social networking of any kind is not permitted during school
hours
•Students are not to use social networking to send obscene or
inappropriate materials
•Parents are responsible for monitoring and regulating student’s
use of electronic devices
•The school is not responsible for what occurs on social media.
High School Uniforms:
Navy Blue Polo with School Logo
Striped Rugby Navy Blue and White
Shirt
(All shirts must be tucked in)
Khaki Dickie Pants with School Logo
Navy Sweater with School Logo
Black or Brown Belt
Black or Brown shoes
Spirit Shirts may be
worn on FRIDAYS
ONLY!!! This does
NOT include PE
Shirts/Field day.
Uniforms may be purchased
from All Uniform Wear:
200 NW 27th Avenue
(305) 649-2749
•Must be served within two school days
•Parents must sign detention slip
•Detentions will be served in room 101:
Middle School
High School
8:00am- 8:30am
2:35pm- 3:05pm
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Website- via email
Phone call to teacher
Counselor
Administration
• Please allow 48 hours for a response.
• Login in through the Student Portal
• Default Login:
– Username: Student ID
– Password: 2 digit birth month, 2 digit birth date, 2 digit birth year,
first initial, last initial
 A catered meal will be available each day for students to purchase.
 Parents may pre-pay (cash or check) the meals however they like (daily,
weekly, monthly, annually).
 Our cafeteria manager, Maria de Armas, will be available from 7:00 AM –
10:00 AM.
 Students may also bring their own food or make purchases from the
vending machines.
Our menus will be available on our website a month in advance.
Meal
Reduced
Full price
Breakfast
$0.30
$2.00
Lunch
$0.40
$3.50
Parents/Guardians are required to volunteer at least thirty 30
hours per school year (3 hours per month) at International
Studies Charter Schools.
All hours must be completed prior to the end of May (except
for 8th and 12th grade students
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please
see the school’s website or contact the PTSA
Every parent volunteer must be cleared through MDCPS
background clearance in order to volunteer
http://community.dadeschools.net/!svp/school-vol.asp
•Students are not permitted to be on campus
30 minutes prior to the opening of school or
30 minutes after dismissal unless
participating in an extracurricular activity or
the after school care program.
•In order for students to remain on campus after
school, they need to be enrolled in an after school
activity, sport or be enrolled in the after school
care program.
•First hour dedicated to home learning
•Tutoring available
•Light Snacks provided
•Entertainment:
Academic activities
Nintendo Wii and Ping pong
Outdoor Sports
Before Care
7:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
After Care
High School: 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Middle School: 3:30 p.m.-6.00 p.m.
School
Fundraising
All funds raised will be used to supplement school funds for trips, supplies,
incentives, etc.
GFS Marketplace
Target Take Charge of Education
ID 151728
International Charter MHS
Box Tops Labels
Used ink cartridges (any kind)
Amazon Smile: You shop. Amazon gives.
All donations should be turned into the main office with Leonela Rohaidy.
International Studies Charter School supports the mission
of our local Parent Teacher Association of being a
powerful voice for all children, a resource for families
and communities, and an advocacy agency for education
and well-being of every child.
President – Janet Ferra
ischshighschoolptsa@gmail.com
807 SW 25th Ave
Miami, FL 33135
Phone 305-643-2955
Fax 305-643-2956
Website: www.ischs.net