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| Reverend John A. Ferguson |
Reverend
John Alphonso Ferguson was born on July 23, 1923 in Miami, Florida.
He graduated from Carver Senior High School in 1941 and served
with the United States Navy for twenty-one years during World
War II and the Korean Conflict. Reverend Ferguson is a graduate
of Union Theological Seminary (1954) in New York City and Virginia
Union University (1947) in Richmond, Virginia. He and his wife,
Anita, have five children (three boys and two girls).
For the
past thirty-one years, Reverend Ferguson has dedicated himself
to the Second Baptist Church in Richmond Heights, which he founded
in 1964. In addition to leading his growing community of parishioners,
he has served to unite the multi-cultural population by serving
on the Community Relations Board of Metropolitan Dade County.
This board played an essential role in keeping the peace during
the Liberty City riots of the 1980's, and the bringing of necessary
resources to the community in the aftermath. The relationship
between the different races in our county has had few moments
more tumultuous than when Federal Judge Clyde C. Atkins ordered
the desegregation of all public schools. Reverend Ferguson's
leadership skills were tapped once again to serve on the School
Desegregation Committee and assist with desegregation of all
public schools.
The Miami-Dade
County School Board voted to honor Reverend Ferguson by the naming
of John A. Ferguson Senior High School at the School Board meeting
on August 23, 2000. |
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John
A. Ferguson Senior High School began its construction in March
of 2002. The facility is located at 15900 S.W. 56 Street
in West Miami Dade.
Classes
for John A. Ferguson began with the ninth grade class in
the Summer of 2003. The first three nine weeks, the students
were housed at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, in the
back relocatables.
The facilities
are located on 60 acres and contain approximately 310,000 square
feet of classes, offices, and computer labs. The outdoor facilities
include a football, softball, baseball and soccer field, as well
as basketball, racquetball and tennis courts. Additionally, the
facility includes a 900-seat auditorium, an 800-seat cafeteria,
a state-of-the-art Media Center, and an indoor gymnasium. |
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| Mission and Goals |
Vision
Statement
The community of John A. Ferguson Senior High School is engaged in an educational
journey with high standards for social, academic, and physical instruction. All
students will emerge with integrity and become lifelong learners so that they
can succeed in a competitive, ever-changing global society.
Mission
Statement
The mission of John A. Ferguson Senior High School is to develop within its
community the actualization of the essential core values:
Integrity
Visionary Leadership
Lifetime Learning
Pursuit of Excellence
Respect
Responsibility for Self and Community
Philosophy
and Goals
All students can find success as they embark on their educational journey at
John A. Ferguson Senior High School. An education at John A. Ferguson will
create the foundation to ensure that all students will meet high standards.
The focus of the academy model is to assist the students in defining and selecting
their career choices. Every child, regardless of background and ability can
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing economy. |
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| Dress Code |
Dear
Parents, Guardians, and Students:
The
John A. Ferguson Senior High School community has adopted a
Uniform Policy and Mandatory Dress Code for the school
year. This uniform program has been designed to assist us in
easily identifying our students, instilling pride and respect,
and in assisting you in keeping cost to a minimum. Uniforms may
be purchased at any local uniform store or department store. Currently,
Ibiley is our uniform company.
The following are acceptable uniforms:
- Black, khaki, or gray pants
- Black, white, or gray polo shirts
- Black, white, or gray button-down shirts
With prior approval from the administration,
and as part of our attendance incentive program,
students will have the option of wearing
jeans on Fridays.
The school Dress Code policy will continue to be enforced
as indicated in the Student Handbook. We have made
our uniform policy easy for all students to
comply with.
Our Dress Code requires:
— No mid-driff showing
— Closed shoes are required, no sandals
— No parachute or Brazilian/low-cut pants
— No hats/caps or other head wear
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding school uniform policies
or procedures, please feel free to contact Mr. Stanley Thompkins,
Assistant Principal at 305-408-2700.
Uniform Letter |
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