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Class of 2018
Freshman Orientation
TERRA Environmental Research Institute
2014 - 2015
Welcome
Ms. Carrie Montano, Principal
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Assistant
Principals
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Mrs. Jennifer Knepper Illá, Environmental Academy
Mr. Jose Sirven, Robotics/Engineering Academy
Mr. Henny Cristobol, Biomedical Academy
What Box?
Discipline
Assistant Principal
jknepper@dadeschools.net
MRS. KNEPPER-ILLA
Uniforms
• White or hunter green polo shirt with the TERRA logo and
navy blue colored pants.
• NO shorts, jeans, capris, SKINNY PANTS, or skirts. (Note:
no other colored shirts or pants will be permitted.)
• The school logo must be in the upper left hand corner of
the uniform shirt.
• Shirts must be TUCKED in at all times.
• Sweaters must be school colors with the TERRA logo
(white, hunter green, or navy blue.) Absolutely no hoodies
allowed.
• Belts must be worn at all times.
• No open-toed or backless shoes (no sandals, flip-flops,
slides, bedroom slippers, or Crocs are permitted.)
• Sneakers are allowed.
Uniforms
ID Policy
Assistant Principal
hcristobol1@dadeschools.net
MR. CRISTOBOL
First Day of School
Monday, August 18, 2014
• School begins at 7:20 A.M. SHARP
• Arrive by 7:10 A.M.
• Make sure you are dressed for success in your school
uniform
• FREE breakfast is served daily begining at 6:30 A.M. in the
Cafeteria
• KNOW WHERE TO GO: Please report to your Homeroom class
where you will receive your schedule
• Lunch schedule to be announced
• School day ends at 2:20 P.M.
Attendance
• School hours
– 7:20 A.M. – 2:20 P.M.
Tablets
Assistant Principal
jsirven@dadeschools.net
MR. SIRVEN
TERRA Map and
Main Entrance
Lunch Procedures
Lunch Applications
• Apply today at:
http://nutrition.dadeschools.net
Pay Pams
Test Chairperson
siassudo@dadeschools.net
MR. IASSUDO
PSAT
• October 15, 2014
• Register today and during lunch for $14.00
Help Your Teenager Get on
the Path to College
Scholarship Competition
• By taking the PSAT/NMSQT, your child may be
eligible to enter competitions for college
scholarship and other academic recognition
programs from:
– The National Merit Scholarship Corporation
• www.nationalmerit.org
– The College Board offers additional scholarship
and recognition programs. Information can be
found at www.collegeboard.org/psat
Student Service Department Chairperson
pfriedlander@dadeschools.net
MS. FRIEDLANDER
Student Services
• 9th Grade Counselor
– Ms. Fowler
• mrfowler@dadeschools.net
• 10th Grade Counselor
– Mrs. Friedlander
– pfriedlander@dadeschools.net
• 11th Grade Counselor
– Mr. Miller
– rossmiller@dadeschools.net
• 12th Grade Counselor
– Mrs. Cardenas
– christinacardenas@dadeschools.net
Graduation Requirements (2015)
24 CREDITS
ENGLISH/ESOL
4 CREDITS
MATH
4 CREDITS (ALG 1, GEOM, & 2 COURSES AT ALG 2 OR HIGHER)
SCIENCE
3 CREDITS (EARTH SPACE & BIO 1 & 1 OF: PHYS SCI, CHEM, PHYS)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 CREDITS (WORLD HIST, US HIST, GOVT & ECON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION TO STATE UNIVERSITIES
PERFORMING ARTS/FINE
ARTS/PRACTICAL ARTS
1 CREDIT PERFORMING/FINE ARTS OR PRACTICAL ART
PHYSICAL SCIENCE/HEALTH
I CREDIT
ELECTIVES
8 CREDITS
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
CUMULATIVE 2.0 ON A 4.0
MINIMUM GRADE TO EARN
COURSE CREDIT
D
TESTING
PASSING SCORE ON FCAT 2.0 READING AND ALL APPLICABLE EOC TESTS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
100 HOURS
DIGITAL LEARNING
AT LEAST ONE ONLINE COURSE IS REQUIRED
Internet Policy
Athletic Director
lnelson@dadeschools.net
MS. NELSON
Athletics
Activities Director
angelagonzalez@dadeschools.net
MRS. GONZALEZ
Activities/Field Trip
Participation Criteria
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ACADEMICS: Students on academic probation may be denied participation in any student
activity. Student must maintain a 2.5 Grade Point Average.
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CONDUCT: Student must maintain at least a “B” in conduct for each class.
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STUDENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: Student must not have any pending financial
obligations with the Media Center or Class Fees.
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DISCIPLINE: Student must not have had any suspensions throughout the school year.
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ATTENDANCE: Students may not participate in activities once they accumulate 10
tardies/10 absences (excused or unexcused). Students MUST be present in school on time
the day of any event in order to participate.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: Student must have submitted the required 100 community service
hours to their counselor by Friday, December 19th, 2014. (Applies to Senior Activities
only.)
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INTERSHCOLASTIC CONTRACTS (FM-7155): Applies to all performing groups and
competitions. Each student must have one on file with the group sponsor.
CLUB RUSH
Club Fair September 11th, 2014 during lunch
National Art Honor Society
Art Club
Biomedical Club
Book Club
Chess
Close Up
Conservation Teen Scientists
Debate
English Honor Society
Environmental Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Educators of America
French Honor Society
GSA
HOSA
Interact
Japanese Club
Marine Science Club
Mu Alpha Theta
Math Honor Society
Marine Science Club
Model UN
Tri-M Music Honor Society
National Honor Society
Quill & Scroll Journalism Honor
Society
Pep Squad/Emerald Dancers
Photography Club
Robotics Club
S.A.D.D
Science Honor Society (Phi Beta Chi)
Silver Knight
Social Studies Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Student Government
TERRA Class 2015
TERRA Class 2016
TERRA Class 2017
TERRA Class 2018
Thespian Honor Society
Vex
Women of Tomorrow
Yearbook
A Student Perspective
Katie Barrow
SGA Vice-President
STAY CONNECTED
• TERRA Website: http://www.terrawolves.com/
@terrawolves
Follow us on Facebook.
(Follow the school page as well
as your Class’s group page).
STAY CONNECTED
• Visit TERRA’s School
Tube page
• Subscribe to get regular
updates on TERRA
Activities
Mrs. Rosa Maria Barbara – President
• School Uniforms
• PTSA Membership and Donations
• First PTSA General Meeting:
– September 17, 2014 @ 6:00 P.M.
ACTIVITIES THAT NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
• PTSA meetings
• TERRA PTSA College
Scholarships
• TERRA activities
• TERRA families
• Farmers Market
• Park Clean Up
• Athletics
• Performing and Visual Arts
• College Fair
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College and Coffee
HOWL AT THE MOON
Family/Movie Night
Volunteer
Student Activities
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Welcome Back
Orientation
Guest Speakers
PTSA Store
TERRA PTSA
STAY CONNECTED: Scan your smart phone over the QR code
to go to our webpage
TERRA ALMA MATER
Innovators, pioneers and leaders all combine
To make the world a greener place for all of
humankind.
Ambassadors delivering our message all around,
TERRA Wolves never cease to stand tall and proud.
TERRA Alma Mater always proudly we shall sing.
TERRA Alma Mater forever the howl will ring.
Through the seas of knowledge and integrity we sail
May our unity and strength eternally prevail.
A noble legacy the terra wolves shall leave behind
Our precious memories shall be conserved for all of
time.
TERRA Alma Mater always proudly we shall sing.
TERRA Alma Mater forever the howl will ring.
TERRA Alma Mater forever the howl will ring.
Save the Dates!
• 9/11: CLUB RUSH during lunch in the
Courtyard
• 9/12: FALL PEP RALLY!!
• 9/30: Open House @ 6:00 pm
• 10/23: C/O 2018 ELECTIONS MEETING
ACADEMY
PRESENTATION/TOUR