freshman/new student invasion
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Friday, August 13th, 12:00 pm
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Auditorium
5901 NW Pine Island Road, Parkland, FL 33076 | (754) 322-2150
Principal, Michelle Kefford
Academics | Athletics | Clubs & Organizations
an A school of Excellence in Education
FRESHMAN/NEW STUDENT INVASION
on Stoneman Douglas
Freshman/New Student InvasionClass of 2025
Pep Rally
MSD JROTC………………………………………………….Presentation of Colors
Mr. Steve Rivero, Band Director……………….……Marching Band Performance
Mrs. Michelle Kefford, Principal………..……………....………………….Welcome
Athletic Coaches………………………………………………..Athletic Information
Freshman/New Student InvasionClass of 2025Presentation
Welcome to MSD Video
Mrs. Michelle Kefford, Principal………..……………....………………….Welcome
Pam Miller…..…….............................................................................PTSO President
Mrs. Veronica Melei, Guidance Director…….....…….……........Guidance Updates
Mrs. Kristine Knapp, Assistant Principal…Remind, PASL Initiative, Open House
?..........................................................................................North Area Transportation
Ms. Sandi Davis………………………………………………Partners in Education
Mrs. Veronica Melei ………………………………..………………Schedule Update
Mr. Daniel Lechtman, Assistant Principal ..................Schedule Change Procedure
Mr. Al Guzzo, Athletic Director ………...………….................Athletics & Activities
Mrs. Kristine Knapp, Assistant Principal………………...............................Closing
Closing Accolades Video
Principal
Mrs. Michelle Kefford
Be POSITIVE I Be PASSIONATE I Be PROUD TO BE AN EAGLE
Michelle KeffordPrincipal
Jay MilmedAssistant Principal
Daniel LechtmanAssistant Principal
Sandi DavisAssistant Principal
Anna KoltunovaAssistant Principal
Tariq QaiyimAssistant Principal
✓ Second in Command
✓ Security✓ ESE and CTE✓ PE, Health, ROTC
✓ 12th Grade✓ Social Studies✓ PTSO✓ Partners in
Education
✓ Master Schedule✓ Guidance✓ Language Arts✓ Reading
✓ 11th Grade✓ Mathematics✓ SAC/SAF/SIP✓ Website
✓ 9th Grade✓ ESOL✓ Fine Arts✓ World
Languages
✓ 10th Grade✓ Science✓ RTI✓ Facilities
Kristine KnappAssistant Principal
To maintain a safe, secure, and engaging environment where
students are encouraged to think critically and communicate and collaborate effectively ensuring
they are prepared for life after high school.
Our Mission
Guidance DirectorMrs. Veronica Melei
9th Grade School Counselors
Ms. Tabitha McAuleyLast Names A – K
Ms. Melanie TaylorLast Names L – Z
Ms. Amy Richmond504 Students
School Counseling Information
Main Number754-322-2174
Canvas Pagehttps://browardschools.instructure.com/courses/863048
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Kristine Knapp
Be POSITIVE I Be PASSIONATE I Be PROUD TO BE AN EAGLE
JOIN THE 2025 REMINDSTAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS AT MSD
“PASL to the Tassel”
Open House
• Our Open House video will be available on Tuesday, August 18th. The link will be on our Flanagan website: https://www.browardschools.com/flanagan
• You will have the opportunity to view greetings and expectations from your child’s teachers, receive a virtual tour of the campus, and learn about the extracurricular activities we offer.
Open House
Silver (A Days,
Periods 1-4) &
Burgundy (B Days,
Periods 5-8) Calendar
Important Websites• Back to School Tool-Kit
https://www.browardschools.com/backtoschool
• Back To School On-line Forms:
https://www.browardschools.com/Page/38091
• BCPS Mobile App:
https://www.browardschools.com/mobileapp
• Student On-line payment center:
browardschools.com/osp
• SAT/ACT Waivers & Free & Reduced Lunch:
Myschoolapps.com
• Add money to Lunch Account:
Myschoolbucks.com
https://www.browardschools.com/stonemandouglas
Index Cards
We invite you to use this index card to write an encouraging note to your child. Please put your student’s first and last name & the Study Hall Teacher on the top of the card. Give your card to one of the SGA students in the green shirts.
9th Grade Study Hall Teachers
Alexzandria, Mighty
Anders, John
Arias, Ramon
Avis, Aaron
Broadbent, Dean
Buddman, Cari
Cabo-Tallon, Ana
Davis, Brendan
Fitz-Gerald, Todd
Garner, Eric
Graboyes, Bobbye
Helverson, Cindi
Henry, Stefan
Howell, Sara
Johnson, Kim
Landrian, Sam
Lippel, Stacey
Lyons, Jaime
Malone, McKenzie
Marinello, Ashley
Matlock, Juletta
Mickow, Robin
Parr, Jenn
Pepper, Ana Claire
Perez, Maria
Rivero, Robert
Roa, Ana
Rospierski, Ernest
Rower, Lauren
Simmons, Bridgette
Spencer, F.
Verba, Carla
Ziolkowski, Elizabeth
Parent Drop Off
The parent drop off line is extremely long. Please arrive early to drop off your student daily. The drop off lot is the
East Lot at the front of the school.
North Area Transportation
Guidance DirectorMrs. Veronica Melei
HIGH SCHOOL VS. MIDDLE SCHOOL
▪ 8 classes including Study Hall▪ 91 minutes per class
▪ All classes = 1 credit▪ Online course required for graduation (BVED.net)▪ All credits count towards graduation and all grades
will be on your transcript (must maintain a 2.0 unweighted GPA or higher to graduate)
▪ More academic classes and electives to choose from▪ Opportunity to earn college credit for FREE▪ Larger campus
▪ 40 Hours of community service required for graduation
▪ Greater variety of clubs and sports
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
At a GlanceEnglish 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Fine Arts 1 credits
Personal Fitness/PE 1 credits
Electives 8 credits
Total 24 credits
▪ On-line course is required (start this summer)▪ 40 hours of Community Service▪ Unweighted GPA = 2.0 or higher
Must pass the 10th Grade FSA & Algebra 1 EOC to graduate.
Algebra I and Geometry require an EOC
Biology requires an EOC
World History, Government/Economics, U.S. History requires an EOC
9th and 10th grade FSA
Assistant Principal
Mr. Daniel Lechtman
Schedule Change Process
• Schedule Change Request Forms: The forms for course changes will be given out during 1st period on the first day of school. Core class changes will be the first priority.
• Fill out the form completely and accurately.• Deadline to submit a schedule change request is
8/23/21 – NO EXCEPTIONS!• Response will be provided by your form being returned
to your 1st period class with either a new schedule if a change is granted or a denial.
• Please be aware that online systems take 24-48 hours to update a change.
Athletic Director
Mr. Al Guzzo
Athletics, Clubs, & Activities
• We offer a plethora of sports, clubs, and activities here at MSD
• Visit the Cafeteria for a showcase of all we have to offer
• If you would like to get involved, please reach out to the club adviser or Mr. Albert Guzzo, [email protected]
Astronomy
Band
Best Buddies
Black Student Union
Book Club
Change the Ref
Cheerleaders
Class of 2022
Class of 2023
Class of 2024
Class of 2025
Chorus
Color Guard
Climate Change
Coding
DECA
Drama/Thespians
FFEA
Football
Forensics/Speech & Debate
Golf
GSA
Hope Sunshine Club
Indian Student Association
JROTC
Key Club
Latinos in Action
Law Club
LED Dance Club
Literary Magazine
Marjory’s Garden Club
Mentoring Tomorrow's
Leaders (MTL)
Mind-Body Ambassadors
MSD Investment Club
Mu Alpha Theta
National Technical Honor
Society
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Orchestra Club
Quill & Scroll Journalism
Society
SADD
Science National Honor
Society
SGA
Soccer
Spanish Club
Speech & Debate/Forensics
Spoken Word
Students Working Against
Tobacco (SWAT)
Swim/Dive Team
Universal Greek Club
Water Polo
Wrestling
Go Online and Visit:browardschools.com/stonemandouglas
YOU WILL FIND A WEALTH OF INFO INCLUDING:
Daily Announcements …Important Information …Yearly Calendar and Bell Schedules …Contact Information …Upcoming Deadlines …
And so much more!
1) Meet your student in the Courtyard after they pick up: ✓ Schedules✓ Textbooks
2) View our Club & Athletic Team tables in the Cafeteria
3) Find an SGA student in green and take a tour of our campus
4) Bus Concerns can be addressed in the MainOffice or contact North Area Transportation
FRESHMAN INVASION IS NOT OVER
LISTEN FOR NEXT STEPS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU WEDNESDAY MORNING! ☺