Mr. Wallace Aristide, PrincipalMs. Alicia Brown, Resident Principal

Mr. Stephen Papp, Vice Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALSMr. Paul Clermont

Dr. Christina B. LloydMs. Marie Robinson

Dr. Lloyd is the administrator for Student Activities

Ms. N. Walker,

Department Chair,

Students Letter G- L

Ms. C. Bethel-

Students Letter A – F

Mr. M. Brown

Students Letter M - R

Ms. S. Ryan-

Students Letter S - Z

Ms. J. Gerena-

Graduation Coach

AP & Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Mrs. C. White-Lindsey Test Chairperson

Mr. L. Anderson CAP Advisor

Ms. L. Walden Director of Student

ActivitiesMrs. K. Rotolante

Student Service Support

Ms. Lawarnia Gray Registrar

Ms. N. Walker

Student Services Department Chair

24 Credit Standard Diploma

English/ESOL 4 credits

Mathematics 4 creditsAlgebra 1Geometry2 courses at the Algebra 2 level or above

Science 3 creditsBiologyAnd 2 courses from the following: Physical Science, Earth Space, Chemistry, Physics

Social Science 3 CreditsWorld HistoryAmerican HistoryUS GovernmentEconomics with Financial Application

Performing/FineArts

1 creditPerforming arts, Speech and Debate or Practical Arts

Physical Education

1 credit½ Personal Fitness

Electives 8 Elective credits1 Must be online

TOTAL: 24 credits

GPA 2.0 Minimum

Minimum gradeto earn a credit

D

Testing Pass FCAT 2.0 Reading Algebra 1 EOCOr Concordant scores

Community Service

25 minimum100 for Bright Futures300 for cords (deadline to be considered for a cord was 12/4/15)

• Lunch - TOPA

Please Join the Senior Class College and Career

Reminder

TEXT this Message @mnwcl

To this number 81010

Mr. L. Anderson

CAP Advisor

Increase college acceptance for 233 to 320

Increase Ivy League School Acceptances: Such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, Colgate, University of Pennsylvania

At least 80% percent of the graduating class be accepted in an institution of higher learning via college or trade school

At least a 95% ACT/SAT Testing Ratio

Expose our students to not just college options but careers as well including the military

Brown, Shakevia

Byars, Tanaria

Fleming, Daisja

Folmar, Armani

Foster, Sophia

Haddly, Tonjeria

McKenzie, Briana

Mitchell, Lamar

Petit-Frere, Rebecca

Avant, Anastasia

Belton, Donna

Byars, Tanaria

Cooper, Amanda

Ellis, Arcollian

Eskridge, Briana

Espinales, Harold

Evans, Thomesha

Hallman, Diarra

James, Keenan

James, Ne’Shae

Jones, ArthurJoseph, DinanaKillings, QuintinaKnight, IsaiahLafortune, JakisiaMcKenzie, BrianaMilcette, TreniseParker, CharliePaul, AlexandraPrudhome, MarcRobinson, Lonniesha

Rodgers, DeandraSpikes, EldrickThompson, KajahTong, AyanaVillamil, AissaWalker, DenajahWalters, TierraWestbrooks, CarneshaWilliams, KenjianaWilliams, MalquondraZiegler, Tyeisha

Ms. Cheryl White-Lindsey

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Assessments : End-Of-Course (EOC) Assessments

WHAT: Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, & US History CBT*(retakes).

WHO: Grades 9-12, eligible students

WHEN: April 20 – May 22 (Algebra 1 EOC, Biology 1 & Algebra 2)

20162015

MDCPS Assessment Calendar:http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

MNSHS Test Calendar: (Search in Google)Miami Northwestern 2015-2016 School-Wide Assessment Calendar

WHAT: Reading Screening Test that provides teachers diagnostic & progress monitoring information for students in Intensive Reading.

WHEN: Given 3 Times Annually Fall - September 2015 Winter – November 2015 Spring – February/March 2016

WHO: Grades 11 – 12, Retake Eligible Students Only

Administration Dates: As Needed Basis

•A computer-based test aimed at measuring college readiness (Score: Math – 114; Reading – 106; Writing – 103).

•The test scores will determine student’s readiness for college if not already demonstrated by a college entrance exam score (ie., ACT or SAT). •Act as an concordant score for the Algebra 1: EOC (Score:97)

•For juniors, the test scores will impact which courses each student will need to take during the student’s 12th grade year.

SAT ACTNovember 7, 2015 October 24, 2015

December 5, 2015 December 12, 2015

January 23, 2016 February 6, 2016

*March 5, 2016 *First Administration of the redesigned SAT

April 9, 2016

May 7, 2016 June 11, 2016

June 4, 2016

WHAT: Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, and US History

CBT*.

WHO: Grades 11-12, eligible students

WHEN: October 12– October 23

November 30 – December 18

March 28– April 8 (Algebra 1 Retake CBT Only)

April 18 – May 20 (Biology 1 & US History CBT)

NGSSS EOC

Administration Window Dates: October 12 – 23, 2015; March 28 - April 8, 2016

Students who have not passed their required assessment in grade 10 for graduation purposes will participate in the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake.

Florida Standards Assessments : End-Of-Course (EOC) Assessments (FSA EOC)

WHAT: Algebra 1* , Geometry, & Algebra 2 Computer-Based Test (CBT)

WHO: Grades 11-12, eligible students

WHEN: Administered 4 Times Annually September 14 – 25 November 30 – December 18 April 18 – May 13 July 18 - 22

*Graduation Requirement

2015 - 2016

WHEN: CELLA Testing Administration Dates: March/April 2016

WHO: Non-Native Speakers of the English Language in Grades 11 and 12.

WHAT: CELLA is a four-skill language proficiency assessment designed to provide: 1. Objectives for increasing the English-language of English

Language Learners. 2. Monitors student progress over time3. Documents students'’ strengths and weaknesses in English.

2016 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

• May 2 – Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Psychology• May 3 – Spanish Language/Culture, Physics 1, Computer

Science• May 4 – English Literature and Composition• May 5 – Calculus AB/BC• May 6 – US History• May 9 – Biology, Music Theory• May 10 – US Government/Politics, French Language/

Culture, and Spanish Literature and Culture• May 11 – English Language and Composition• May 12 – World History, Statistics • May 13 – Human Geography

Ms. Natalie J. Baldie

Event Date of Event Cost Deadline

Herff Jones Senior Orders 5-Nov Varies

Soul Bowl Pep Rally 6-Nov $1 & 1 can good Same day

Senior Breakfast 15-Dec $55 4-Dec

Senior Picnic 18-Mar $35 4-Mar

Cap & Gown Every Tuesday starting

16-Dec

$37 29 -Feb

Cap & Gown Pictures February Varies Same day

Grad Bash Weekend April 8-10 $400 1st payment of $100 4- Dec

2nd Payment of $100 8- Jan

3rd Payment of $100 5- Feb

Final Payment of $100 29- Feb

Prom May 13th or 20th $80

Senior Stress Relief May $5 May 1st

Class Shirt $15-$25 November

Jersey $65 March

Class Sweat Suit $45-95 January

Year book $60

Graduation June 7-9, 2016 Priceless

• Monday – Sports Day• Tuesday – Grandparents Day• Wednesday – Celebrity Duo/Trio

Day• Thursday –Next Phase (future

career attire)• Friday – Straight Outta Da West Day

(Blue & Gold)

SENIOR TAKE OVER DAY - SPRING 2016

Linda L. WaldenDirector of Student Activities

Community Service Project due by December 4, 2015 25 hours minimum 300 hours to be considered for a cord

Must sit for all administrations of the FCAT and/or EOC Algebra I if you have not met this requirement.

Take the ACT and/or SAT If you need to get concordant scores for FCAT Reading You must take the ACT/SAT until you receive concordant scores Submit scores to your assigned counselor Students who have not received a concordant score by the April administration they will be mandated to

participate in tutoring during the last 2 weeks of school.

Take the PERT Math if you need them for concordant scores for the Math EOC (PERT will be given during various times during the year) Students who have not received a concordant score by the April administration they will be mandated to

participate in tutoring during the last 2 weeks of school.

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above

• Students cannot accumulate more than 5 unexcused absences on semester courses and more than 10 unexcused absences in annual courses.

• Students cannot accumulate more than 20 tardies.

• Students must apply to at least 1 College/University, Career program and/or military. • Turn in to Mr. Anderson and /or Ms. Rotolante during lunch in the College Resource Center

All senior students must have a post-secondary plan before graduation.

Students should attend at least one FAFSA event to receive assistance in completing their Financial Aid.

Students must pay any outstanding obligations accumulated from 9th-11th grade before participating in activities.

Senior Stop ListsCommunity Service

Student who have not turned in their completed Community Service Packets

Road to “No Where”Students who have yet to turned in an acceptance letter to a College/University, Technical School, and/or Military.

Students with GPA below 2.0

Activities Attendance Policy10/20 Rule

• GPA below 2.2• Potential Failure • Mandatory ACT Camp

Place OrdersNOVEMBER 3 -5

Tickets = 5

Community Service Silver Cord

December 4, 2015

• White dress, or a • white skirt and white blouse• Stud earrings• White shoes • Sandals can be worn but must have

straps and at least a 2”heel

Includes cap, gown, medallion and 60th

Anniversary Stole

Deadline for PaymentFebruary 29, 2016

• Dangling jewelry• Bracelets• Necklaces• Hoop earrings• Anklets• Pants, capris, knickerbockers, shorts, etc.• Colored weave (yellow, blue, orange, etc.)• Sunglasses• Tennis shoes/boots• Electronic devices• Gum chewing

• Black pants• White dress shirt• Neck tie• Dress shoes• Belt• Blue or black socks• Stud earrings

• Jeans• Sunglasses• Tennis shoes• Boots• Electronic devices• Gum chewing• Sagging pants• Shorts• Capris• Knickerbockers

School Websitehttp://northwestern.dadeschools.net

Miami Northwestern Senior High School

@MNW_Bulls1955

Dr. Christina B. Lloyd, Assistant Principal and theAdministrator for Student Activities