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Welcome to…Welcome to…AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Francisco E. Garnica Principal
Ms. Chantal G. OsborneAssistant Principal
Mr. F. Jason GlasfordAssistant Principal
Mr. Jason H. AllenAssistant Principal
Excelling With Strength Through Diversity
Why American? Received a state grade of A for the past two years
Nationally ranked in the top 3% by Newsweek Magazine
Only school in Florida to be recognized by the Federal ECTAC
Committee
Named Do The Right Thing School of the Year for 2012 & 2013
Ranked #4 in MDCPS as Best Sports Program by the Miami Herald
Graduated 80% of the Class of 2014
Our graduates were accepted to Columbia University, John Hopkins
University, Brown University, Georgia Tech, as well
as local and state universities.
Accomplishments 98% of this Senior Class of 2013 participated in an
AP/Cambridge/Dual Enrollment or Industry Certification Exam
12 graduates were Silver Knight Finalist
506 received passing scores in Industry Certification
Superior Rated Band
2 recipients of the Hazen Sawyer SECME Scholarship
2 recipients of the Exxon Mobil SECME Academic Scholarship
2nd place in the National SECME Essay Competition
12 students passed the Autodesk Inventor
Academies Academies
Academy of Biomedical Magnet
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Academy of Information Technology
Engineering Academy for Student
Excellence
Fine Arts Academy
Law Studies Academy
Undergraduate Studies Academy
Courses Offered at AmericanCourses Offered at American
Honors classes beginning in 9th grade- All Subjects
CTE: Early Childhood Ed., Woodshop, Computer Technology
Cambridge: Pre-AICE Biology, AICE American History
Advance Placement: Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, and Foreign Language
Dual Enrollment courses are offered on site in English 101 and 102, Astronomy, Meteorology, Principles of Business and Sports Administration
Further Your Horizons at AmericanFurther Your Horizons at American
Industry certification as a Daycare Asst., Nursing Asst., EKG Tech., Medical Adm. Asst., Computer Automated Designer, Photoshop, Autodesk Inventor, and Dreamweaver
AP/AICE/Dual Enrollment a student can graduate with a year of college completed free of charge! (2013-2014) 214 students took on-campus Dual Enrollment
American Senior High School has a tutorial program that consists of both faculty and student mentors
Getting Ahead at AmericanGetting Ahead at AmericanHow can I apply for Honors, CTE, AP,
AICE, or Dual Enrollment?
Grades (3.0 GPA or higher) FCAT Scores (3 or higher) or comparable national examinations
Teacher recommendations
Students must maintain a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Help and Support at AmericanHelp and Support at American
Free Tutoring!
FCAT Reading and EOC Algebra I, Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History Tutoring – Time & Date TBA
Free Saturday FCAT and EOC Tutoring-Time & Date TBA
STUDENT SERVICES
Counselor Grade Ext. Room
Y. Quintana 12th(A-Z) 2323 123
Y. Constant 11th (A-Z) 2254 122
M. Ruiz 10th (N-Z) 2257 119
R. Scott-Gibbs 9th (A-Z) 2289 164
D. Perez SPED (A –Z) 2228 146
Activities
American High School offers an array of county approved extended curricular activities throughout the year.
Reminder!
These activities are privileges awarded by the following:Less than 10 Excused AbsencesLess than 20 TardiesMaintain a 2.0 GPAHealthy Disciplinary History
Clubs & OrganizationsClubs & OrganizationsSERVICE CLUBSSORROTAStudent Government
SHAPE Students Changing the World
Patriot Council Student Leadership 5000 Role Models Key Club Silver Knights
Academic and Interest ClubsAcademic and Interest Clubs
GlobetrottersGlobetrotters
Producing global citizens is an important goal at American and with dedicated teachers our students are beginning to travel the world.
2013 London, Paris & Barcelona
2014 6 students went for free to Costa Rica
2015 London & France
Athletics#4 Overall Sports Program
in the District
Cross Country
Bowling
Swimming
GET INVOLVED!Football
Basketball
Volleyball
Golf
2014 Baseball State Champions
Congratulations!
MANDATORY UNIFORM SCHOOL
Attendance is Mandatory School Hours
7:20 AM - 2:20 PMNo pick-up after 2:00 PM
Early Release Days:
(9/18, 10/9, 12/11, 2/5, 4/30)
7:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Reminder!
Ms. Smith, our Parent, Teacher, andStudent Association (PTSA) liaison,will be planning programs and eventsthroughout the year to help bring theschool and community closer
together. Please take a moment to join AHS PTSA.
Parent Teacher Student Association
Title One School
Connect Ed Phone Calls
Digital Convergence/BYOD
Remind 101
Additional Information
www.ahs.dadeschools.net
www.dadeschools.netwww.dadeschools.net
ImportantImportant WebsitesWebsites