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Information for Miami Lakes area schools

Education By The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, August 13, 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 from 7:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Various middle schools operate on Senior High school times.

 

 

Bob Graham Education Center

15901 N.W. 79 Avenue

Miami Lakes, FL 33016

Phone: 305-557-3303

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

Principal: Maribel Dotres

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

Guidance Counselor: Lety Rodriguez

Teachers: 64

Enrollment: 1,006

Uniforms required.

 

Joella C.Good Elementary School

6350 N.W. 188 Terrace, Miami FL 33015

Phone: 305-625-2008 

Principal: Lizette G. O'Halloran

Assistant principal: Monefe Young

Guidance Counselor: Carmen Gonzalez

Teachers: 54

Enrollment: 940

Uniforms required.

 

Hialeah Gardens Elementary School 

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

Phone: 305-827-8830 

Principal: Reuben Yaghdjian

Assistant principal: Rachel Autler

Guidance Counselors: Olga Lopez-Nanney and Jeanette Alfaro

Teachers: 55

Enrollment: 870

Uniforms required.

 

Spanish Lake Elementary School

Main Campus: 7940 N.W. 194 Street, Miami FL 33015

Early Childhood Center: 19200 N.W. 79 Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33015

Phone: 305-816-0400 

Principal: Jacqueline Arias-Gonzalez

Assistant principals: Kathy Bustamente, Anita Marti, Viviana Lebena

Guidance Counselors: Grisell Perez, Jenette Sanchez

Teachers: 102

Enrollment: 1600

Uniforms required.

 

Miami Lakes Middle School

6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Phone: 305-557-3900 

Principal: Dr. Manuel Sanchez III

Assistant principals: Nora J. Bueno, Rafael Crespo

Trust Counselor: Marley Hernandez

Guidance Counselors: 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

Principal: Jose R. Fernandez

Assistant principals: Carol S. Jeffrey, Jacquelyn Villazon

Guidance Counselors: Laura Martin, Sonya, O'Farral

Teachers: 72 

Uniforms required.

 

Lawton Chiles Middle School

8190 N.W. 197 Street, Miami, FL 33015

Phone: 305-816-9101 

Principal: Nelson Izquierdo

Assistant principal: Dr. Ilia Molina

Guidance Counselor: Laura Lotito

Teachers: 39

Enrollment: 700

Uniforms required.

 

American Senior High School

18350 N.W. 67 Ave Miami, FL 33015

Phone: 305-557-3770 

Principal: Francisco Garnica

Assistant principals: Jason Allen, Jason Glasford, Chantal Osborne

Trust Counselor: Rosemarie Scott-Gibbs

Guidance Counselors: Yixsi Quintana, Martha Ruiz, Yvette Constant

Teachers: 102

Enrollment: 2120

Uniforms required.

 

Hialeah Gardens Senior High

11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd.

Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

Phone: 305-698-5000

Principal: Louis Algaze

Assistant principals: Andy Granados, Lisa Slocum, Edith Cimino, Lee Kruger

Trust Counselor: Thomas Binder

Guidance Counselors: Clark Laander, Maria Munoz, Yvette Pino, Jayne Claudill, Martha Rodriguez

Teachers: 118

Enrollment: 3000

Uniforms required.

 

Barbara Goleman Senior High School

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

Phone: 305- 362-0676 

Principal: Joaquin Hernandez

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

Trust Counselor: Darlene Williams

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 

Principal: Eric Acosta

Assistant principals: Ron Butler, Barbara Vinas, Cynthia Prado

Trust Counselor: Odalys Acosta

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

Teachers: 92

Enrollment: 1,700

Uniforms required.

 

Miami Lakes Educational Center

Secondary & Post-Secondary Divisions

5780 N.W. 158 Street, Miami Lakes, Fl 33014

Phone: (305) 557-1100 

Principal: James V. Parker

High School assistant principals: Anamaria Lopez Ochoa, Tammy Thomas, Michael Tandlich 

Adult Vocational assistant principals: Beverly Carter-Remy, Juan Gonzalez, Ana Varona, Wayne Jenkins, Cassandra Green

High School Trust Counselor: Gladys Duran

High School Guidance Counselors: Claribel Feria, Javier Lasaga, Ana Tigerino

Adult Vocational Guidance Counselors: Jackie Benjamin, Greg White, Vernon Wilder

Teachers: 118

Enrollment: 1420

Uniforms required.

 

Our Lady of the Lakes

Pre-K through 8th

6600 Miami Lakeway North

Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Phone: 305-362-5315

Principal: Ricardo Briz 

Assistant principal: Barbara Picazo

Curriculum Coordinator: Cyndia Marrero

Teachers: 32

Uniforms required.

 

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School

Pre-K through 4th

8445 N.W. 186 St, Hialeah, FL 33015

Phone: 305- 829-3988

Principal: Ana Casariego

Teachers: 20

Uniforms required.

 

Dade Christian School

Pre-K through 12th

6601 N.W. 167 St. Miami FL 33015

Phone: 305-822-7690

Elementary School Principal: Susan Alexander

High School Assistant principal: Dr. Monique Cummings

Guidance Counselor: Ludy Joseph

Teachers: 100

Enrollment: 700

Uniforms required.

 

Monsignor Edward Pace High School

15600 N.W. 32 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Phone: 305-623-7223

Principal: Ana Garcia

Assistant principal: Rebeca Bautista

Trust Counselor: Carla Giberson

Guidance Counselor: Melanie Otero

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

Teachers: 55

Enrollment: 850

Uniforms required.