BridgePrep Academy Open House 2015-2016

WELCOME    “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.” ~ Charles R. Swindoll

You Can Contact Through All About Me! (Ms. Hill) This is my 3rd year teaching at BridgePrep I’m an FIU Graduate. I was born in Miami I am due mid- December 2015 I LOVE to cook and spend time with my family. You Can Contact Through 1. Email: vhill@bridgeprepacademy.com 2. Class Dojo messenger 3. School: (786) 260-6808

SCHOOL MISSION To provide a challenging academic curriculum that will encompass an enriched Spanish language program, technology and experiences that will enable students to develop in all areas.

Date Subject Assessment Grades Feb 29-March 11 ELA-Writing Component FSA 4-7 8 CBT March 28-April 8 ELA 3 Math 3 - 4 April 4-7 Reading & Math SAT K-2 April 11- May 6 Science FCAT 2.0 5 and 8 4-8 CBT 5-8 CBT April 18 –May 13 Algebra 1 FSA EOC 8 (Eligible) April 18-20 Civics NGSSS EOC 7

SAT-10 Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade The SAT is the Stanford Achievement Test Norm-Referenced Test Percentages and Stanines Data used for interventions and/or possible Gifted Placement

What Does the SAT-10 Assess? Listening Skills Reading & Comprehension Skills Math Skills All questions are orally read to the students Each question is a word problem

SAT-10 Math Sample Kindergarten to Second Grade Samantha was learning about walruses in her class. She thought that they were pretty neat animals. In art Samantha decided to draw some walruses. Which number sentence matches the picture that Samantha drew while she was in art class? The teacher reads this section orally

SAT-10 Reading Sample First to Second Grade Passage Questions

Is Your Child Ready for the SAT-10 Test? Can your child read and comprehend? Can your child sit quietly for about one hour? Does your child listen to directions? Has your child mastered all math skills taught?

Come to school ready to learn! Come in your school uniform. Be on time! Students picked up at drop off location at 8:05 am. Instruction begins at 8:15 am. Have your home learning done. Have your materials ready. Listen attentively to your teacher.

Uniform Policy Bridgeprep Academy South has adopted a mandatory uniform policy. All students are expected to wear uniforms everyday. Add this slide if you have grooming issues in your class.

Attendance Attendance is crucial to ensure a successful school year. If your child is absent please send a note stating the reason for the absence the following day. The first five absences can be parent notes, after that a doctors note is required. Excessive tardies will not be tolerated. Students must be in their seats and ready at 8:15 a.m. Students with perfect attendance including no tardies will be rewarded once a month. Add this slide if you have a tardy or attendance issue in your class.

Home Learning Policy Home learning will be given and checked daily. Parents are required to sign the agenda confirming home learning was completed. Students must turn in all assignments on time. Late assignment will result in a lower letter grade. Add this slide if you have home learning issue in your class.

Student’s Code of Excellence A BULLDOG is… Brilliant Understanding Loyal Leader Determined Optimistic Genuine

Classroom Rules Follow all directions. Listen while the teacher is speaking. Raise your hand before speaking. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times. Respect yourself and others.

Consequences Verbal Warning. Ten minutes time-out. Phone call or note home to parents. Lunch Detention

Rewards Verbal Praise. Treats. Free time in class. Bulldog Bucks Good phone call, note home, or certificate.

Class Schedule/ Routine Ms. Hill’s First Grade 2015-2016 Class Schedule 8:15am-9:00am Science /Social Studies 9:00am -9:45am Spanish 9:45am – 10:15am Lunch 10:15am – 11:45am Math/ S.T.E.A.M/ Art 11:45am- 12:15pm P. E 12:15pm - 1:15pm Science /Social Studies 1:15am - 2:15pm Math/ S.T.E.A.M/ Art *Dismissal  

Academic Grades A 90-100% Good B 80-89% Above Average C 70-79% Average D 60-69% Needs Improvement F 0-59% Not Passing

Academic Grades (cont.) Percentage of Grade Reading Component 40% Tests 20% Quizzes Classwork 10% Projects Home Learning Percentage of Grade Language Arts Component 40% Tests and Final Essays 20% Quizzes Classwork 10% Projects Home Learning

Academic Grades (cont.) Percentage of Grade Math, Science, and Social Studies Component 30% Tests 20% Quizzes Classwork Projects 10% Home Learning

Gradebook Pinnacle Monitor student grades Access : parent portal www.dadeschools.net Use your parent pin *See the Main Office if you have not obtained this Electronic Gradebook The Parents may then take the Parent Information Cards to the Main Office.  You will a 6 digit PIN numbers in order to gain access to the Parent Portal. To obtain the PIN number, the parent MUST provide a picture ID for verification.

Grading Period First Grading Period October 29, 2015 Second Grading Period January 22, 2016 Third Grading Period March 7, 2016 Forth Grading Period June 9, 2016

Communication BridgePrep Website Class Dojo Shutterfly Basouth.bridgeprepacademy.com **Sign up and get a free homework pass for my class! Class Dojo Classdojo.com Shutterfly msrocaforts1stgradeclass20152016.shutterfly.com mshills1stgradeclass20152016.shutterfly.com

Education Websites IXL Math Reflex Math Class Dojo Istation Wonders Achieve 3000

We look forward to a great school year!!! "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

Get your student’s individual logins to our computer programs September- Brilliant October- Understanding November- Loyal December- Leaders January- Determined February- Optimistic March- Genuine April- Citizenship May- Integrity SCHOOL WEBSITE Parents must create an account to sign in. Once you create an account you will receive automatic notifications throughout the school year. Items posted on our website: Monthly Calendar Lunch Menu School events, activities and fundraisers Educational Links Teacher Websites School Store- pay for field trips, lunch, etc. Becoming a School Volunteer Register on the MDCPS website as a school volunteer Join PALS: parents as liaisons Get your student’s individual logins to our computer programs

Reminders PALS Membership Giving Tree- Wish List Sign- in sheet Sign up for parent conferences PAVE Hours Literacy Walk Visit office: parent portal

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