Back-to-School news and notes for Miami Lakes area schools

Education Monday, August 4, 2014

 

 

Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 18 to begin the 2014-2015 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays. 

Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a “Disclosure of Time of Registration” form which can be obtained from Attendance Services. For more information visit www.dadeschools.net. 

First Day of Class: Monday, August 18, 2014.

Last Day of School: Thursday, June 4, 2015.

Winter Recess: Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2, 2015.

Spring Recess: Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27, 2015.

Teacher Planning Days (schools are closed): August 14, 15, September 25, October 24, November 4, November 28, January 16, February 17, March 20, April 3, June 5.

Holidays: Labor Day (Sept. 1), Veteran's Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 13), Presidents Day (Feb. 16), and Memorial Day (May 25).

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and first grade students will attend class from 8:20 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Second through sixth grade students will attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

On Wednesdays, all elementary school students will be dismissed at 1:50 p.m. Parents should inquire with their child's school to confirm opening and dismissal times, since various schools have different bell schedules.

Hours at middle schools will be 9:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Senior high school hours are  7:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Various middle schools operate on Senior High school times. 

Parents who do not know which school their child will attend should look up the boundary designations online at www.dadeschools.net/guidek-12.asp. 

 

Bob Graham Education Center

15901 N.W. 79 Avenue

Miami Lakes, FL 33016

Phone: 305-557-3303

Fax: 305-826-5434

K and 1 Primary Learning Center

8875 N.W. 143 St.

Miami Lakes, FL 33018

Principal: Yecenia Martinez-Lopez

Assistant principals: Elizabeth Hernandez, James Jackimczuk, Jesus Mesa, Annette Riveron

Trust Counselor: Jefferey Gardner

Guidance Counselors: Janet Qureshi (K-4), Sara Najara (5-6), Joel Castellanos (7-8)

Teachers: 105

Enrollment: App. 1700

Uniforms required.

 

Palm Springs North Elementary School

17615 N.W. 82 Ave,  Hialeah, FL 33015

Phone: 305-821-4631

Fax: 305-825-0422

Principal: Maribel Dotres

Assistant principals: Christina M. Ravelo, Eduardo A. Molliner, Emma Gonzalez

Guidance Counselor: Lety Rodriguez

Teachers: 64

Enrollment: 1,006

Uniforms required.

 

Hialeah Gardens Elementary School 

9702 N.W. 130 Street, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

Phone: 305-827-8830 

Fax: 305-818-7970

Principal: Reuben Yaghdjian

Assistant principal: Rachel Autler

Guidance Counselors: Olga Lopez-Nanney and Jeanette Alfaro

Teachers: 55

Uniforms required.

 

Miami Lakes Middle School

6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Phone: 305-557-3900 

Fax: 305-828-6753

Principal: Dr. Manuel Sanchez III

Assistant principals: Nora J. Bueno, Rafael Crespo

Trust Counselor: Marley Hernandez

Guidance Counselor: Maria Macias

Teachers: 50

Enrollment: 1,050

Uniforms required.

 

Country Club Middle School

18305 N.W. 75 Place, Miami FL 33015

Phone: 305-820-8800

Fax: 305-820-8801

Principal: Jose R. Fernandez

Assistant principals: Carol S. Jeffrey, Jacquelyn Villazon

Guidance Counselors: Laura Martin, Sonya O'Farral

Teachers: 72 

Uniforms required.


Barbara Goleman Senior High School

14100 N.W. 89 Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33018

Phone: 305- 362-0676 

Fax: 305-827-0249

Principal: Joaquin Hernandez

Assistant principals: Lizette Hevia, Gisela Rodriguez, Roberto L. Inza

Trust Counselor: Darlene Williams

CAP Advisor: Kelly Zaher

Guidance Counselors: Yvonne Regalado, Elizabeth Pina, Raquel Blanco

Teachers: 86

Enrollment: 1,800

Uniforms required.


Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High

7977 W. 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014

Phone: 305- 823-1330 

Fax: 305- 362-4188

Principal: Eric Acosta

Assistant principals: Ron Butler, Barbara Vinas, Cynthia Prado

Trust Counselor: Odalys Acosta

CAP Advisor: Raquel Cruz

Guidance Counselor: Randall Jones, Maritza Baez-Valldeperas, Eileen Padro

Teachers: 92

Enrollment: 1,700

Uniforms required.


Monsignor Edward Pace High School

15600 N.W. 32 Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054

Phone: 305-623-7223 

Fax: 305-521-0188

Principal: Ana Garcia

Assistant principal: Rebeca Bautista

Trust Counselor: Carla Giberson

CAP Advisor: Lilian Dubon

Crisis Counselor: Ramon Rodriguez

Guidance Counselor: Melanie Otero

Dean of Students: Samuel Lilly, Valerie Lloyd, Anthony Walker

Teachers: 55

Enrollment: 850

Uniforms required.