1. BridgePrep Academy South 2018-2019 Open House
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BridgePrep Academy South
Open House

2. Main Campus
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K-8 Campus

3. #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.
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4. #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

5. 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
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6. Student Code of Excellence
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Be honest
Be kind
Be respectful
Be patient
Be proud
Be courteous
Be prompt
Be prepared
Be polite
Student Code of Excellence

7. BridgePrep Student Values
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Brilliant
Understanding
Loyal
Learner
Determined
Optimistic
Genuine
BridgePrep Student Values

8. Ready to Learn Come in your school uniform. Be here on time!
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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

9. 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

10. 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
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Grading Periods
**Please note that Middle School does not follow the early release schedule found on MDCPS calendars.

11. Verbal Interpretation
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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.

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

13. 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
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PBS Positive Behavior Support

14. Agenda Students will write HL daily
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Students will write HL daily
Communication to/from home & school.
Daily conduct check
Agenda

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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

16. Assistance for Classroom Teachers
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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

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Sports and Enrichment

18. Essential Technology & Websites
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reminders
Constant Contact 
BridgePrep APP
Parent Portal
Achieve 3000
iStation
Class Dojo
Essential Technology & Websites

19. Class Rules and DOJO Class DOJO is shared between all teachers.
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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.
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Class Rules and DOJO

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Questions