Dr. Miguel Balsera, Principal

Annie Diaz, Assistant Principal

Patricia Fleri, Assistant Principal

Reinaldo Bode, Magnet Lead Teacher

MANDATORY IDs

MANDATORY IDs will become effective beginning

Picture Day,

September 4, 5, 2019.

IDs must be worn with a lanyard around the neck.

UNIFORM POLICY

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Black polo with MAS

logo

• Khaki pants

• Belt

• Closed shoes

• Sweaters with MAS

logo

• All black sweaters /

no brand logo

HIGH SCHOOL

• Black or white polo with MAS

logo

• Khaki pants/shorts

• Belt

• Closed shoes

• Sweaters with MAS logo

• All black sweaters / no brand

logo

• University sweater

UNIFORM POLICY

• NO jeggings, denim, jeans, joggers, skinnies

• NO pants with outside back pockets (Must be Dockers style)

• NO Cargo pants

• Shirts must always be tucked in

• Spirit/Friday shirts may be worn on Fridays only

• Undershirts (white/black) must not extend beyond polo sleeve or below

bottom of polo

ATTENDANCE –TARDY POLICY

1st -10th Tardy: No penalty

11th Tardy: Detention

12th Tardy: Detention

15th Tardy: Parent conference/Attendance Probation Letter

19th Tardy: Final Verbal Warning

20th Tardy: No activities until 20 days perfect attendance

21st Tardy: Possible dismissal from Magnet Program

*There is no distinction between Excused/Unexcused tardy.

ATTENDANCE –EXCUSED EARLY

Students are permitted to be

excused early from school no

more than 10 times. More than

10 excused earlies may result in

loss of activities.

ATTENDANCE –ABSENCES

Absences are considered excused or unexcused.

Students are allowed a total of 10 absences in the school year. This includes excused and unexcused.

Every effort should be made to only have excused absences.

Excused notes must be presented in the main office upon the student’s return to school.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATTENDANCE AND ACTIVITIES

More than 9 absences total (excused/unexcused) = student may not be allowed to participate in school activities/competitions/performances.

More than 19 tardies = student may not be allowed to participate in school activities/competitions/performances.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATTENDANCE AND ACTIVITIES

ATTENDANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Students who are in jeopardy of losing their activities will be reviewed thoroughly by the Attendance Review Committee.

The Attendance Review Committee may determine that a student can participate in activities if the absences in questions are EXCUSED.

MAGNET REQUIREMENTS

2.0 GPA OVERALL

NO GRADE LESS THAN “B” IN MAGNET COURSES

NO GRADE LESS THAN “C” IN CONDUCT

NO GRADE LESS THAN “2” IN EFFORT

MUST ADHERE TO CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

EXCESSIVE SUSPENSION DAYS OR LEVEL 2 VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM MAGNET PROGRAM

WE ARE A CLOSED CAMPUS

PARENTS CANNOT WALK STUDENTS TO CLASS

ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE OFFICE WILL BE ASKED FOR ID PRIOR TO ENTERING

NO DELIVERIES ARE PERMITTED DURING SCHOOL HOURS INCLUDING FOOD, MAKE-UP,

BOOKBAGS, NOTEBOOKS, UNIFORMS, ETC.

MIAMI TRAFFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

Bus Loop (SW 24th street): Open to parents and busses for

drop off in the morning only. Parents are not permitted to

use the Bus Loop in the afternoon.

Parent Loop (152nd avenue) can be used by parents for both drop

off and pick up.

Students must be ready to exit and enter the car promptly to

avoid any delays.

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students must report to the Cafeteria

every day upon arrival to school.

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

All 9-12th grade students must report to the courtyard area by

Building 5 and newly expanded area behind Building 2 upon

arrival to school.

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

▪ USE PARENT/BUS LOOP FOR SAFETY

▪ DO NOT DROP OFF STUDENTS ON THE STREET

▪ Students arriving at 7:25 am must report directly to their classroom.

▪ Students arriving after 7:30 am must report to the Attendance Office for a Tardy Pass.

*NO DROPPING OFF STUDENTS IN THE STAFF PARKING LOT.

UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER.

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP

▪ DISMISSAL BEGINS AT 2:30 PM

▪ STUDENTS SHOULD BE PICKED UP IN A TIMELY MANNER

▪ PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION

▪ FLEX STOP PASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE FIRST TEN DAYS

▪ AFTER CARE IS ENCOURAGED FOR STUDENTS WITH LATE PICK UP

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

1. School starts at 7:30 am SHARP! Leave your house 10 minutes earlier in order to avoid first day delays.

2. Know where to go. Please log onto your student portal for your 1st period room assignment.

3. Breakfast is served free of charge in the cafeteria from 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

daily.

4. Students must be in full uniform beginning first day of school.

5. School day ends at 2:30 PM.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS, IF NEEDED, WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE COUNSELORS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - SCHEDULE

First Bell 7:25 a.m.

Period 1 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Period 2 8:35 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.

Period 3 9:15 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Period 4 9:55 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Period 5 & lunch 10:35 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Period 6 12:35 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.

Period 7 1:15 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Period 8 1:55 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

DAILY SCHEDULE

A

day

Period 1 7:30 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.

Period 3 9:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Period 5 & lunch 10:45 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.

Period 7 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

B

day

Period 2 7:30 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.

Period 4 9:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Period 6 & lunch 10:45 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.

Period 8 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

ACTIVITIES - WHO’S WHO?

Ms. Demoya

Activities Director

Ms. Coya

Student Government Sponsor

8th Grade Activities

ACTIVITIES - MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Dances

Middle School Spirit Week

Middle School Turkey Bowl

Club Rush – September 6, 2019

Middle School Field Trips

Middle School Paint Wars

Grade Level Class shirts

Picture Day – September 4,5

Middle School Open House – September 19, 2019, 6:30 pm

ACTIVITIES - HIGH SCHOOL

Class of 2023 Officer Elections – September 2019

Club Rush – September 6, 2019

High School Open House – September 24, 2019, 6:30 pm

Student Picture Day – September 4,5

PSAT – October 16, 2019

Freshmen Parent Night – November 7, 2019, 7:00 pm

Class trip to Busch Gardens – November 2019 (TBD)

For up-to-date information about events, visit http://mas.dadeschools.net

ACTIVITIES - CLUB RUSH

NHS

NJHS

Student Council

Mock Trial MS

Mock Trial HS

Model UN MS

Model UN HS

American Politics

We the People

Florida Law Honor Society

Interact

ERA (Equal Rights Alliance)

Chess

Health & Fitness

Blue Mission

Marine Environmental ClubSECME (MS)STEAM (HS)Science Honor SocietySocial Studies Honor SocietyDance Honor SocietyEmpressesJr. EmpressesThespiansJr. ThespiansTri-MAgapeFEAMAS RespectHIPArt Club

High School CheerleadingMiddle School Cheerleading BUJO ClubMAS Gives BackS.T.O.P.ASL (American Sign Language)MAS Music MentorsMAS RocksL.Y.R.I.C.Cosmetology ClubOpen Hearts @ MASCreative Photography

STAY CONNECTED

• Webpage: mas.dadeschools.net

• Calendar: Calendarwiz.com

• Instagram: Miamiartsstudio

• Facebook: Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer

• Twitter: @MASzeldaglazer

• Remind Group Text messages• @mas2026

• @mas2023

MAGNET BREAK OUT SESSIONS

MIDDLE SCHOOL

9 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

BAND 8122 DANCE (Meeting was held in May.)

LAW Media Center ORCHESTRA (Meeting was held in May.)

TECH PRODUCTION - Cafeteria THEATRE 2113

VOCAL 2101

BROADCAST – Cafeteria / Walking tour 8121

MAGNET BREAK OUT SESSIONS

HIGH SCHOOL

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Theatre/Theatre Tech/Musical Theatre – cafeteria

LAW – Court room

TECH PRODUCTION - 2106

Broadcast – cafeteria /walking tour 8121

Band - 8122

Vocal - 2101

Orchestra Meeting (Was held in May.)

Dance (Was held in May.)