Posted: 02/03/2010
Overview and frequently asked questions about the 2010 United States Census.
Informational flyer (en español)

Posted: 02/03/2010
A three-hour CPA (Concerned Parent Advocate) workshop will be held Saturday, February 20th at Miami Springs Senior High School.  The workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will cover topics such as funding, budgets, and how decisions are made in Tallahassee and in Miami-Dade.  Advanced registration is required.  For more information call
305-995-1233.
Informational flyer & registration form

Posted: 01/29/2010
Ronald Reagan / Doral High School will host a scholarship and financial aid workshop for parents of 12th grade students Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the school's  auditorium.  The session will provide an overview of the financial aid process in general and will inform graduating seniors and their parents about how to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.  Parents of high school seniors are encouraged to attend to learn about scholarships, grants, loans, and the financial aid application.  Admission is free.

Posted: 01/25/2010
The writing portion of the FCAT for tenth-graders is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th.
Letter to Parents from Principal Bentolila (en español)

Posted: 01/21/2010
Students must present a current picture ID for upcoming 2010 FCAT tests.  Valid forms of ID are school ID (this year's or last year's), Florida driver's license, and Florida Identification Card.  2009-2010 ID replacement cards are $5.00.  2010 FCAT tests dates:
Writing: February 9
Reading: March 9
Math: March 10
Science: March 16
For more information, contact Ms. Cabarcos.

Posted: 01/19/2010
As part of the Superintendent's Violence Prevention Initiatives, the Office of Mental Health and Crisis Management Services is partnering with The Parent Academy to provide a series of free regional workshops for parents.  A panel of experts including a TRUST specialist and representatives from the Dade Association of School Psychologists, the School Social Workers Association, and the Dade Counseling Association will lead the presentation and discussion.  Topics to be addressed at this series of workshops include bullying, cyber-safety, adolescent mental health, and violence prevention.
Informational flyer  (español | Kreyòl)

Posted: 01/11/2010
High school students in grades nine through 12 are encouraged to submit an entry for the Effectiveness of Nonviolent Civic Action essay contest sponsored by the National Institute of Peace.  Essays must be no longer than 1,500 words and consist of three sections which develop a position in response to the essay contest question.  Each student must have a contest coordinator who can review their essay and act as the key contact between the participant and the Institute.  One national award totaling $10,000 will be conferred as well as two other national awards worth $2,500 and $5,000 respectively, in addition to 53 state awards each worth $1,000.  The deadline for submitting an essay is Feb. 2, 2010.  For more information, including the essay question, comprehensive guidelines and submission requirements visit www.usip.org/npec.  A study guide can also be found at www.usip.org/npec/sg10.pdf.

Posted: 01/11/2010
The 2010 Miami National College Fair wil be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel, 777 NW 72nd Avenue, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.  The fair is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Division of Student Services and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and over 150 colleges and universities from around the country will have representatives there to answer questions about admission, courses, and financial aid.
Informational flyer  (español | Kreyòl)
Fair sessions
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