BridgePrep Academy South 2018-2019 Open House #BulldogPride BridgePrep Academy South 2018-2019 Open House

Main Campus #BulldogPride K-8 Campus

#BulldogPride At BridgePrep… We do second chances. We apologize. We forgive. We respect each other. We keep our promises. We never give up. We encourage one another. We laugh often. We belong. #BulldogPride #BulldogPride

#BulldogPride To provide a challenging academic curriculum that will encompass an enriched Spanish language program, integrating technology, and experiences that will enable students to develop in all areas. School Mission

BridgePrep Academy believes that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. BridgePrep believes in a student-centered educational philosophy that emphasizes hands on learning and students actively participating in learning. Students will be able to discover through hands on, engaging activities that will incorporate different approaches to accommodate each child’s learning style and as a result, raise academic achievements. School Vision #BulldogPride

Student Code of Excellence #BulldogPride Be honest Be kind Be respectful Be patient Be proud Be courteous Be prompt Be prepared Be polite Student Code of Excellence

BridgePrep Student Values #BulldogPride Brilliant Understanding Loyal Learner Determined Optimistic Genuine BridgePrep Student Values

Ready to Learn Come in your school uniform. Be here on time! #BulldogPride Come in your school uniform. Be here on time! Have your homework done. Have your materials ready. Listen attentively to your teacher. Come to school EVERY day! Ready to Learn

Arrival and Dismissal #BulldogPride Arrival Main Campus – Grades 2-5 doors open at 7:45 am; Instruction begins at 8:00am. Grades K-1 doors open at 8:15 am; Instruction begins at 8:30am.   Middle Campus - Classrooms open at 8:00 am; Instruction begins at 8:15am Students arriving to school past 8:00am (2-5), 8:15am, (6-8) or 8:30am (k-1) must stop at the main office accompanied by an adult to receive a tardy pass. Dismissal  K-1 students dismiss at 2:30pm everyday 2-5 students dismiss at 3:00 pm on M, T, Th, and F; 2:00 on Wednesdays.6-8 students dismiss at 3:15 pm on M, T, Th, and F; 2:15 pm on Wednesdays.  Parents Please:  Do not leave cars parked and unattended in the pickup line Park in the gravel parking lot and walk to pick up child  Use ONLY acceptable exit during dismissal is the south exit on 107th ave. Reminders Right lane - pick up; Left lane – thru lane for exit from building. K-2 - dismiss from covered walkway 3rd – 5th  - dismiss from the basketball court ALL children are to be released by their teacher Arrival and Dismissal

Grading Periods First Grading Period August 20 - October 25, 2018 Second Grading Period October 29 - January 17, 2019 Third Grading Period January 22 – March 22, 2019 Fourth Grading Period April 1– June 6,  2019 #BulldogPride Grading Periods **Please note that Middle School does not follow the early release schedule found on MDCPS calendars.

Verbal Interpretation #BulldogPride Grade Verbal Interpretation Indicators 1 The student consistently works to the best of his/her ability. Completed all tasks. Tried a task again in order to improve the results. Consistently attends to assigned tasks until completed and generally exerts maximum effort on all tasks. The student works to the best of his/her ability. 2 The student's effort is satisfactory. All work is approached with an appropriate degree of seriousness. The student usually finishes assignments on time and usually stays on task. The student usually works at a level commensurate with his/her ability. 3 shows insufficient effort. Little attention is paid to completing assignments well and/or on time or to completing them in a manner commensurate with the student's ability. Effort Grades *Documentation will be provided when modifying an Effort Grade.

Conduct Grades #BulldogPride *Documentation will be provided when modifying a Conduct Grade.

PBS Positive Behavior Support Increases academic performance Increases safety Decreases problem behavior(s) Establishes positive school cultures Students earn Bulldog Bucks for: making good choices demonstrating appropriate behaviors positive attitudes Parents can monitor such behaviors using the Class Dojo system, used in all classrooms Student “cash in” Bulldog Bucks Monthly School Social event #BulldogPride PBS Positive Behavior Support

Agenda Students will write HL daily #BulldogPride Students will write HL daily Communication to/from home & school Agenda

#BulldogPride All parents should sign up as a school volunteer on the MDCPS Parent Portal. Suggested PAVE participation is 20 hours per family. Parents may complete hours by participating in any of the following activities: Assisting the teacher Guest speaking/presenting Chaperoning field trips Assisting at Special Events Donating to the teacher’s wish list PAVE Hours

Assistance for Classroom Teachers #BulldogPride ACT The ACT fund is an on-going effort to provide the highest education standards for our students. The ACT Fund provides the opportunity for both parents and the school to hep provide teachers assistance in the classroom. Your generous support equals assistants in the classroom. Teacher Assistants provide instructional assistance and support to the teachers and students in an effort to maximize academic success through personalized and smaller group settings. Donation Levels: $150 per family – 5 PAVE hours will be given $300 per family – 15 PAVE hours will be given) Assistance for Classroom Teachers

#BulldogPride Sports and Enrichment

Essential Technology & Websites #BulldogPride Email reminders Constant Contact  BridgePrep APP Parent Portal Achieve 3000 iStation GIZMOS ThinkCentral Carnegie Learning Class Dojo Essential Technology & Websites

#BulldogPride Home Learning Policy

Class Rules and DOJO Class DOJO is shared between all teachers. #BulldogPride Class DOJO is shared between all teachers. Students are given plenty of opportunities to earn enough points to be rewarded during monthly PBS events/activities. (Positive Behavior Support) Class Rules and DOJO

Wishlist Magic Erasers Velcro Squares/Dots Flair Pens #BulldogPride Magic Erasers Velcro Squares/Dots Flair Pens Laminating Sheets Sheet Protectors Board Games Library Books Peanut-Free Snacks Wishlist

Novels Needed For the Year #BulldogPride Season of the Sandstorms (October 5) Dear Mr. Henshaw (2nd Nine Weeks) Matilda (3rd Nine Weeks) Holes (4th Nine Weeks) Novels Needed For the Year

Schedule #BulldogPride 8:00 – 8:30 Morning Work/Opening Routines (HR) 8:30 – 9:00 Writing (HR) 9:00 – 10:30 Reading (HR) 10:30 SWITCH 10:30 – 11:00 P.E. (P.M.) 11:00 – 11:30 Art/Music/Recess (P.M.) 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch (P.M) 12:00 – 12:30 Writing (P.M.) 12:30 – 2:00 Reading (P.M.) 2:00 – 3:00 Spanish (P.M) 3:00 Dismissal Schedule

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