Schoolwide Testing

High School & College Advisor

Schoolwide Testing

Below are the school-wide testing dates.  It is important that students are in school on test days. Avoid making appoints or taking students out early.  Two essential ingredients for successful test taking are a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast. During the test, encourage your middle grader to read all directions slowly and carefully and to use their time wisely.

Interim Assessments –Reading, Mathematics and Science
November 5 –14, 2007
January 28 –February 6, 2008
April 14 –22, 2008

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Writing+ Test
February 12 -15, 2008

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test –Reading, Mathematics and Science
March 11 -25, 2008

CELLA –ESOL Students
April 22 –May 23

Individual Counseling & Family Counseling

As advocates for our students counselors are in an excellent position to help students and parents make the connections between wanting to be successful and being successful.  We accomplish this task by identifying behavior that impedes success, preparing students for postsecondary education, and empowering students to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier years. We are available to assist students and parents in the planning and development of their child’s education

TAP Advisor

The TAP Program (Teen-Age Parent) is designed to assist those students who are Miami-Dade residents, but have not graduated and are now enrolled, and are working toward a regular or special diploma in Miami-Dade County Public School system.  The TAP Program provides services for the adolescent parent and their child to ensure that they receive the same educational instruction or its equivalent as other students.

High School & College Advisor

Establish high standards for high school by putting forth your best effort in Middle School. It is imperative that you develop good study skills and timely turning in of assignments.  Magnet applications become available October 1, 2007 and MUST be turned in to the high schools by January 31, 2008.  Magnet applications and college information may be obtained by visiting Mrs. Carey’s office.

High School Volunteers

Opportunities exist for high school students to do their community service projects/hours here at Ammons.  Students will need to complete a volunteer application, sustain good work habits in their assignment and maintain a volunteer log.  You may call or visit Mrs. Carey’s office for a placement.

DFY-IT

Drug Free Youth In Town (DFY-IT) is an organization dedicated to giving recognition to kids who choose to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Meetings are held at least twice a month. The club focuses on giving back to the community with various community projects and events. Any student grade 6-8th may join the club and there is no cost to join. Scheduled events and meetings are provided on the Ammons school calendar.

Project Alert Lessons

Project Alert is a substance abuse program provided to 7th grade students. The skills based curriculum teaches teens how to say “NO”to drugs and successfully addresses tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and inhalants. The lessons will be provided through ATL class.

Group Counseling
Group Counseling is provided to any student in need of support. The following support groups will be provided throughout the school year:

• Children of Divorce
• Anger Management
• Bereavement
• Social skills/ Self worth

Do the Right Thing

Sponsored by the Miami Police Department it is designed to positively impact our students by publicly recognizing those who distinguish themselves through behavior and/or accomplishments. Students will be nominated monthly for their behavior, attitude or a special deed that deserves recognition.

Peer Mentor Program

Designed to help 6th & 7th grade students get academically and socially acclimated at Ammons. The program consists of pairing up one 8th grade student with a 6th or 7th grade student who is having difficulties in various classes or socially adjusting to Middle School. As a mentor the 8th grade student will be responsible for the following; Maintain communication with their mentee, provide leadership, encourage their mentee to stay focused in school, attend tutoring, and assist them in getting involved in extracurricular activities.

Service and Community Area Leader

Service and Community is one of the five Aareas of interaction in the International Baccalaureate Organization. Students will learn to contribute to the community through participation and active involvement.

FEA

Future Educators of America is a school sponsored club that promotes excellence in students interested in the teaching profession by promoting academic achievement, developing a positive self image, and encouraging leadership responsibilities.