HIALEAH GARDENS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Home of the Gladiators

Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Mena

niurkadavis@dadeschools.net
305-698-5000
 English II
REQUIRED MATERIALS
 3 ring binder

 Paper

 Pens

 Dividers

 Novel

 Highlighter

 USB flash drive

 Notecards
 Course
1. FCAT Reading
2. FCAT Writing (persuasive, expository)

3. Vocabulary

4. Multicultural Literature

5. Individual and Group Projects

4.0=A
3.0=B
2.0=C
1.0=D
Below = failing
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
Dates

March 1-3
FCAT Writing

April 11-14
FCAT Reading, Math
 Attendance Policy
1. Parents must write a note explaining why
the student is absent.
2. Students must bring the note to the
attendance office
3. Students with an EXCUSED absence may
make up work.
4. Students with an UNEXCUSED absence
may not make up work.
5. More than 10 unexcused absences = no
credit.
 Parent Portal
http://www.dadeschools.net/parents/parents.htm

School Website
http://hghs.dadeschools.net/
1st nine weeks novel requirement

BARNES AND NOBLE

WALDENBOOKS

BORDERS

BOOKS AND BOOKS (used)

LIBRARY (school or public)

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
 Job Opportunities
 ENTREPRENUERSHIP
 ADVERTISING
 CUSTOMER SERVICE
 PUBLIC RELATIONS
 FASHION MERCHANDISING
 HOTEL MANAGEMENT
 SPORTS MARKETING
 EVENT MANAGEMENT
 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
 TRAVEL AND TOURISM
 RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
 EXECUTIVE CHEF
EXPERIENCES
 http://www.deca.org/
 $1000 Scholarship
 Dues are $20 by September 30
 Fashion Show
 Smoothie Sales
 Community service: Saturday, Oct. 2nd
 Breast cancer walk
 Bayfront Park
 $5 for bus
 Camp Kulaqua Leadership Conference
 Gain leadership skills and competitive advantage
 November 3-5
 $150 includes food, transportation, room

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 FEES

 $10 Class fee

 $8 T-shirt or $12 Polo

Both for $20
 CHAPERONES NEEDED!
 GO TO THE PARENT PORTAL AND FILL
OUT A FORM TO CHAPERONE OUR FIELD
TRIPS
 FIRST FIELD TRIP – October 5th
 Jungle Island