Welcome Parents!

Welcome to 2nd Grade! Second grade is a turning point in your child’s education. This year students will be given more responsibility and independence. It is a big adjustment but we will get through it together! No home learning packets. They are responsible for copying, packing for, and completing Home Learning everyday. Homework is checked daily. Special Area Classes (Music, Art, P.E, and Spanish)

Our Daily Class Schedule

Doral Academy Attendance Policy Excused Parent Notes Only 10 parent notes are allowed in a school year, when you have reached your parent note limit only doctor’s note will be accepted. Notes to excuse an absence will NOT be accepted after 48 hours. Unexcused Absesnses 5 unexcused absences – 1st referral 10 unexcused absences - a meeting with administration will be held and a 2nd referral will be issued. 15 unexcused absences – a 3rd referral will be given and the loss of privileges to return the next school year (must re-enroll and be placed on the waiting list). Absences of more than five consecutive days must be excused by a doctor’s note.

Doral Academy Attendance Policy . 3 Referrals = Loss of registration privileges for the following school year Doral Academy Attendance Policy Classroom door opens at 8:10 and instruction begins promptly at 8:30. Students are marked tardy after 8:30 Early Dismissal Students will be penalized for excessive early dismissals. 5 unexcused early dismissals = referral . For the early dismissal to be considered excused a doctor/dentist note is required within 48 hours of the appointment. No child will be dismissed after 1:30 p.m. If your child needs to leave early for any excusable reason they must leave before 1:30 p.m. Tardies 5 tardies: Notification to parent (phone call or email) 7 tardies: Written notice sent home to parents 10 tardies: Referral issued

If you must get off the car for any reason, you must park in the Carlos Albizu University parking lot.

Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area. Dismissal Procedures Parent Pick-up Dismissal will take place between 3:00 – 3:15 p.m Child must notify me when leaving No “mini-conferences” at dismissal Any students that are not picked up by 3:15 will be taken to the Media Center and charged $1.00 per minute after 3:15. After Care Students will report directly to after care teacher (Enrollment REQUIRED!!) Bus Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area. Reminder! If any changes are made to your child’s usual dismissal area please call the school to notify me!

Policies @ D.A.C. NO items (home learning, book bags, projects, etc.) will be brought to the classroom after instruction has begun. Lunch boxes that are dropped off will be taken directly to the cafeteria and placed on an unsupervised table for your child to pick up during their scheduled lunch period. If you are running late you may NOT leave your child in aftercare unless they are pre-enrolled. You may complete the registration even if your child will not be staying in aftercare. This will give you the option in case you are running late and your child needs to stay in after care.

Birthday Celebrations ONLY during lunch (11:30 – 12:00) Cupcakes and Juice 22 students

Rolling book bags are NOT allowed. Uniform Policy Students should come to school in their Doral Academy uniform everyday. Rolling book bags are NOT allowed. Every Friday is Jean Day for $1.00.Students are allowed to wear jeans and Doral Academy t-shirt.

Our Class Information Classroom Rules Rewards Magic Coins Teamwork Points Homework Cards Daily Behavior (Agenda) Must be signed daily. Students will copy HW from the board daily. Missed HW = Silent Lunch

School Fees For Sale: Agenda $10.50 School Folder $2.50 Field Trip T-Shirt $12.50 Lunch is $3.25 / Breakfast $2.25 ($0.40 for reduced price meals) *Applications are available only online* Early Arrival Fee: $1.00 per minute (before 8:00 A.M.) Late Pick-up Fee: $1.00 per minute *Morning Care and Afterschool Care are available through Leap Services. (Enrollment Required)

School Supplies Things to Go Home Daily Student Binder Agenda Folder AR Library Book Practice Books Things to Stay in Class Textbooks Folders Morning Journal Reading/Writing Notebook Workbooks not assigned for HW

Promotes responsibility, organization, and resourcefulness. Student Binders Promotes responsibility, organization, and resourcefulness. Binder Components: Agenda DAC Folder Special Area Papers Math Drills Reading Logs / Data Homework Students are responsible for keeping their binder organized and not losing any papers or resources.

Daily Practice: *Silent Reading (30 minutes)* *Math Drill Home Learning Don’t forget your HW! Students have daily home learning. HW will be checked each day. They will copy assignments in their agendas every morning. HW will be written on our class page. HW is subject to change. Always refer to agenda for any changes. If students miss a HW assignment, they will be required to complete it during lunch. Daily Practice: *Silent Reading (30 minutes)* *Math Drill

Student Grades Weekly Progress Reports All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal! http://www.dadeschools.net Click on Parents Click “Login to Portal” You may set up instant notifications to your email or phone Weekly Progress Reports Tests will be sent home weekly for review. All tests MUST be returned the next day. Any lost or altered test will be recorded as a “0” on the gradebook. Grading Scale: 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 59% or lower = F

School Website www.doralacademy.org Class Webpage Weekly objectives Test Schedule Home Learning Assignments Important Dates / Reminders Student Links Online Textbooks Special Area Teacher Websites Teacher Wishlist

Programs and Assessments You will be receiving more information about the following programs and assessments: . STAR Reading Accelerated Reader Reading Eggspress Reflex Math iReady Reading Standardized Achievement Test (SAT)

Accelerated Reader 30 minutes of daily silent reading is a MUST! Students will receive an individualized AR goal and are expected to meet it on a weekly basis. Students will receive their goals during the 2nd week of school. AR goals will be included in gradebook. . 30 minutes of daily silent reading is a MUST! . To check if a book is AR and to determine the reading level, go to www.arbookfind.com Students will be allowed to borrow books from the school library or our classroom library. Students are responsible for taking care of our books. Any lost or damaged books will need to be replaced.

Volunteer Hours All families must complete 30 volunteer hours for the 2013/2014 school year Families participating in “Before and After Care” programs for the duration of the entire school year, receive 15 hours per program (15-before care & 15-after care). Please check class web page and emails for volunteer opportunities. 1 volunteer hour given per $2 spent. Please turn in receipts with any donations. Families with more than one child at Doral Academy Elementary may split their hours between teachers.

Volunteers The School Volunteer Program consists of electronic registration and background checks. There are two different levels of volunteers. Any individual interested in volunteering in Doral Academy MUST register through the Community Portal at www.dadeschools.net Level 1 - Complete a database background check Level 2 - Complete a fingerprint background check Day chaperones for field trips Classroom volunteers Overnight chaperones Tutors

Scholastic Book Clubs Amazon Wish List Online Ordering www.scholastic.com Free books for our class! Volunteer Hours! Online Ordering www.amazon.com Free Shipping over $25.00 Easy access to my online wish list Volunteer Hours!

Communication Parent and teacher communication is the key to a successful school year! Please check student behavior chart daily and check folder for any important papers or forms. Class webpage will be updated weekly. Parent-Teacher Conferences ConnectEd and School Website (www.doralacademy.org)

Contact Information Email: egordillo@doralacademyes.org Phone: (305) 597 – 9999 Send a note in student binder Email is preferred! 

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