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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: August 14, 2025
Parents are welcome to walk-in with their children the first day of school.
SCHOOL HOURS: MTWRF VPK-1st grade 8:20am-1:50pm
2nd grade-8th grade 8:35am-3:05pm.
All grades dismissal on Wednesday is 1:50pm.
STUDENTS PICK UP
PK-1ST GRADE: Drive by pick up at the front of the school.
2ND-8TH GRADE: Drive-up pick up on the back of the school by entering the school West Gate on 60th Street. Gate opens at 2:50pm.
Students are to be in attendance a minimum of two hours to be counted present for school
TARDINESS AND ABSENCES will be monitored closely as well as students been picked up early. It is recommended to schedule doctor’s appointments after school hours.
WHERE TO SEND EXCUSE NOTES/DOCTOR’S NOTES FOR ABSENCES
Parent Portal -Apps EXCUSE ADMIT.
The earliest dismissal time is 10:40am.
LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL DEADLINE TO BE COUNTED IN ATTENDANCE
PK-1st grade 11:50am.
2nd grade-8th grade 1pm.
ALL GRADES ON WEDNESDAYS 11:50am.
EARLY PICK UP DEADLINE:
Students will be counted absent if they are not present in class for at least half of the class period. To be counted “present” for the day, the student must be in attendance for a minimum of two hours of the day.
PK-1st Grade: 1:15pm (Deadline for pick up before school dismissal time)
2nd-8th grade: 2:30pm (Deadline for pick up before school dismissal time)
Wednesdays: 1:15pm (All grades) (Deadline for pick up before dismissal time)
Parents arriving after set deadline will need to wait for the regular dismissal time. Please understand that this is a district policy. Children cannot be dismissed during the last 1/2 hour of school time. Please make arrangements accordingly.
EARLIEST DROP OFF TIME:
7:30AM. Please do not drop off students at school before this time since supervision is not provided before that time.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES DISTRICT PROCEDURES (Cellphone, Ipad, etc)
In accordance with House Bill 1105 (HB 1105), the District has established updated procedures regarding Wireless Communication Devices (WCDs) for the 2025–2026 school year. Per these guidelines, students in grades K–8 are prohibited from using WCDs during the school day. Limited exceptions apply only in designated areas with administrative approval or when authorized by a documented disability accommodation plan or medical necessity
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal uses the parent’s Google ID or Apple ID to validate the parent’s information. If a parent wants to use a different email address for their portal account, he or she will need to create a new parent account using the desired Google ID or Apple ID and add their students to their Parent Portal.
- Parents can find step-by-step instructions for creating the new accounts at https://ComingSoon4Parents.dadeschools.net.
- A user guide is available at https://api.dadeschools.net/WMSFiles/331/PDF/Dadeschools%20Mobile%20App%20Navigation%20for%20Parents.pdf
- The parent needs to request the PIN associated with the child’s registration, so he/she will be able to add their students to the new account.
- Please complete the Parent Pin Identification Request Form in attachments to request this information.
SUPPLIES
https://www.smk8center.com/school-supplies/
Please label all supplies with your child’s name. Supplies can be brought to the school throughout the first week of school.
PLEASE NO ROLLING BACKPACKS.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
https://www.smk8center.com/uniform-guidelines/
Review the document attached on the bottom of this page. Uniform is mandatory. School patch is preferred, but it is not mandatory. The uniform can be purchased from a variety of sources, such as uniform companies, department and discount stores, on- line retailers, catalogs, etc.
Uniform colors:
https://academiacouture.com/
https://www.ibiley.com/dresscode.aspx?ar=140154%20%20%20%20&dp=MI
IMMUNIZATIONS:
Entering 7th grade students are required to provide an updated immunization record including the Tdap Booster vaccine required for 7th grade. This is required by the Florida Department of Health, therefore students that have not met this requirements will not be allowed to attend classes.
TRANSPORTATION:
MDCPS provides transportation for Magnet Students.
Magnet students eligible for transportation must live more than two miles from the school and within the transportation boundaries. Transportation information and bus pass can be viewed and printed the first week in August in the transportation website link below or the Parent Portal. Non-Magnet Students can request transportation after the first 10 days of school provided they live more than 2 miles from the school and within transportation boundaries.
Call 305-969-2225 for any bus pass issues
Bus Stops issues/drop off and pick up, call dispatch at
305-227-1995 South Area
305-638-1658 Northeast Area
PRIVATE BUS SERVICE. Private buses are not managed by the school and a list of provided is included in the attachments as a courtesy to parents that are looking for transportation.
INCOME SURVEY FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION
Every family must complete this application beginning the first of August.
MOBILE DEVICE CHECK-OUT
Password: Student’s birthdate and name initials in the following format. MMDDYY lower case first and last name initials.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE -Parent Portal, FOCUS app
Make sure you sign every section of the registration and that you upload the After School Care proof of insurance purchase on the registration. Payment is made online on FOCUS. Please see the attached document below.
Child Care Assistance for Low Income Parents available from the Early Learning Coalision.
https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION:
Level One volunteers must register every school year.
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTY6ZW4tVVM=
COMPUTER ART TECHNOLOGY MAGNET STUDENTS ONLY
Summer assignment due in September is posted on the CAT Website. To access the website, go to the school website
www.smk8center.org, select CAT under the magnet tab, then CAT Website, more tab and select CAT sketchbook.
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE PROGRAMME (ELECTIVE)
What will students learn:
The programme develops the skills of research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication.
Research says that the earlier students start to develop and practise their skills, the greater the impact on their learning. Making Cambridge Global Perspectives available to younger students will develop and embed cross-curricular skills at an earlier age, supporting them in their studies as they progress to Cambridge Upper Secondary and beyond.
Topics:
| Arts in society | Change in culture and communities |
| Climate change, energy and resources | Conflict and peace |
| Development, trade and aid | Digital world |
| Education for all | Employment |
| Environment, pollution and conservation | Globalisation |
| Health and wellbeing | Law and criminality |
| Media and communication | Migration and urbanisation |
| Political power and action | Poverty and inequality |
| Social identity and inclusion | Sport and recreation |
| Technology, industry and innovation | Transport, travel and tourism |
| Values and beliefs | Water, food and agriculture |
You can still apply for magnet by completing an Off-Cycle Magnet Application. Link on Main Page.