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Barracuda News
August 15-31st
PowerSchool Updates
Incoming 9th Grade families: If you did not pick up your PowerSchool Parent & Student access letter at Orientation, please ensure you pick it up from the front office or your child can pick it up on the first day of school.
MySchoolBucks
Student Technology Distribution
Student Okta Sign-in
Student Parking 2023-2024
Students who qualify and are receiving a parking pass should have received an email to pick up their decal today, 8/15 from 12-2 or tomorrow 8/16 from 10-11 am. If you are not able to come in during these times you need to email Ms. Norris.
We have additional slots available, if you qualify and would like to apply, email Ms. Norris.
Below, please find parking eligibility criteria below:
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA
- No more than 10 unexcused absences or unexcused tardies per class based on grades/attendance from the current semester (Q3 and Q4 from THIS school year). Moving forward, eligibility will be based on the previous Quarter’s information.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Ms. Norris at enorris@aventuracharterhs.org.
Supply List
Please disregard the email recently sent regarding school supply lists on our school website.
- Pens and Pencils
- Notebooks
- Folders
- USB
- Headphones
Creating a Parent Portal for MDPS
Lunch Applications
Volunteer Hour Opportunity
The first homeroom class with 100% participation will win a prize!
Cafeteria Prices
Milk is going up to $ .75
Breakfast: $2.00/ $ .30 (reduced)
Lunch: $3.95 / $ .40 (reduced)
Transportation
If you completed a bus application with A1A this summer, and have not received a confirmation of a bus pass, please complete this form.
https://forms.office.com/r/GeeW0HWqRn
Also, please be aware that although A1A uses the word "registration" it is actually an application you are filling out in the summer. Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis for students who meet the requirements.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 786-481-3032 and speak with Ms. Michelle Garzon.
Dress Code
Upcoming Events
School Calendar
Updated with late start, block schedule days, and c/o 2024 Graduation!
Contact: Ms. Nicholson (onicholson@aventuracharterhs.org)
The Coca-Cola Scholarship is now open! This is one of the BEST scholarships out there! The deadline is October 2. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Learn more and apply here: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. The scholarship deadline is September 15th . View more information and apply here: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
If you are seriously interested in applying to Indiana University, please email me letting me know by September 1.
QuestBridge is a fantastic program- through the National College Match [mx.technolutions.net]. Students from low-income backgrounds can receive full four-year scholarships to some of the best schools in the nation (we have two students going to Amherst on full rides through QuestBridge). They are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges. Learn more and apply here: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply The deadline is September 26th.
Seniors should be finalizing their college list and demonstrating interest. Taking virtual tours and attending admissions meetings are great ways to learn about the school, demonstrate interest, and get content for ‘Why___’college supplemental essays. Here is one example to Rice’s regional information session: https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/regional-infosessions
The September 9 ACT® test registration deadline is Friday, August 18. Late fees apply.
TOMORROW (8/15) is the deadline to register for the August SAT. There are only two more SAT test dates (8/26 & 10/7) that seniors can take before submitting applications.
Here are the slides from the college camp:
Here are the QR codes for PrepScholar, the College Counseling Handbook, and College Tours:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMg9399-1cAhPWgrwOPG1NM8u9fpFh6Sl3wH0UX8xTM/edit?usp=sharing
To join the Senior Family Remind Group Chat text @dshscc2 to 81010.
ALL seniors should be working on their Common App essay. The College Camp slides should be helpful. All seniors should have also asked for letters of recommendation from their teachers if the schools they are applying to require letters. They should have also completed this google form if they need a counselor letter of recommendation. If you would like to complete this family brag sheet so that I can add more information to your student’s letter of recommendation, please send it to me by the end of the week.
- Student-Athlete & Parent Meeting August 15th @ 5:30 in the gym - Fall Sports Only (Girls Volleyball, Cross-Country, Golf)
- Girls Volleyball home opener game on August 22nd - JV @ 4pm and Varsity at 5:30pm - all DSAHS home event tickets are $5 and can be pre-purchased on gofan.co (https://gofan.co/app/school/FL86613)
- Golf home opener match on August 28th - location is Miami Shores Country Club @ 3:30pm - no ticket for admission
If you would like to participate in any sports, please visit our Athletics Page and fill out the required online paperwork.
Athletics Page: https://aventuracharterhs.org/athletics/
Online Paperwork: https://athleticclearance.com/
Senior Shirts
Senior Photos- Class of 2024!
Sponsor: Mr. Levine
Sponsor: Ms. Sadler
Sponsor Ms. Vara
Volunteer Committees
Excellence at DSAHS is made even more excellent through the support of our school’s families and our Aventura community. Join us in our pursuit of excellence by indicating your interest in joining one of the committees below.
- 1st Annual Community Fundraising Event
- Graduation
- Homecoming
- Honor Rolls and/or Awards Ceremonies
- Prom
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Parents are invited to sign up for volunteer committees here. Further information will be sent to each committee individually.
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Andrea Beck at afloydbeck@aventuracharterhs.org.
Volunteer Requirement
- 1 student attending DSAHS- 20 volunteer hours
- 2 or more students attending DSAHS- 30 volunteer hours
Volunteer Opportunities
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4daea822ab9-donsoffer#/
PARENT TEACHER COOPERATIVE (PTC)
If you are interested in joining the PTC, please fill out the following link. This will ensure you receive important updates regarding the planning of school events and volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Safe Schools Training
Charter Schools USA has elected to use the Safe Schools Online Training Program to train both Professional, Support Staff and Volunteers on school-related issues.
All volunteers MUST have ALL the assigned courses completed prior to any interaction with staff and students. The completed certificates must be printed and submitted to the school office you are volunteering.
Here’s how to get STARTED (please follow these instructions):
STEP 1: All VOLUNTEERS-(new and returning) must register to complete safe schools training courses please follow instructions below.
a. Enter or Click on the web address: https://csusavolunteers-fl.safeschools.com/login
b. Click on Register
c. On this page, you will need to enter your Registration Key: 3f1945c9
d. Please only use your email address to create username.
e. Fill in all required fields, including choosing your school location.
f. Click “green” Register button.
g. After completing your Registration, you will automatically be directed to the next screen.
h. You will be able to see your assigned courses on the platform.
STEP 2: Complete Training Modules
A. You should now see your classes:
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention
- Fire Extinguisher Safety
- Sexual Harassment: Staff to Staff
- Sexual Harassment: Student Issues & Responses
- Sexual Misconduct: Staff to Student
To complete a course, click on the title then follow the prompts.
STEP 3: Certification
- To earn a certificate of completion, you must complete all sections of the course, no skipping through and pass the quiz with 80%.
- Once you complete the courses and print out the certificates of completion, please provide copies of your certificates to school administration.
- Once your School Administrator receives copies of your certificates, you will be credited 2 hours of volunteer time.
*If you have any questions about the timeline or process, contact SafeSchoolsTraining@charterschoolsusa.com
The Compass Campaign is back!
The Compass Campaign is an amazing opportunity for our families to support the school and honor your student. It consists of an actual plaque, in the shape of our compass logo, customized with your personalized message and hung on the walls of the main entry of our high school. All proceeds will be spent on student-rewards, including graduation medals, honor roll gifts, and year-end award ceremony medals. We invite you participate and be part of marking your child's legacy for years to come.
The Compass Campaign was inspired by our school’s logo. Always pointing in the right direction, a compass symbolizes guidance, recognizing that our children are headed for the future, and that DSAHS will give each of its students the tools needed as they navigate their high school years. Your child’s compass will be enhanced each year with a new directional cardinal point:
- Freshman - East
- Sophomore - South
- Junior - West
- Senior - North, as they graduate and look to the future
STEPS TO PURCHASE OR COMPLETE YOUR COMPASS:
- To add to or purchase your initial compass, please visit MySchoolBucks
- Complete the personalization of your compass using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/1Scdr5YKFh
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE and THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ALREADY HAVE PARTICIPATED! We are grateful for your contributions!
NOTE: Incoming 9th graders will be able to purchase a compass once the new school year begins and you have access to MySchoolBucks.
Applications will be available for students August 17. Application information will be shared on social media, posted to our school website, and included in our next newsletter, Be sure to be on the look out for Club Fair information, which will take place in early September.