1. Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Olmedo’s Class

2. About Mrs. Olmedo This is my first year teaching at Doral Academy.
Graduate of Carlos Albizu University.
I have been married 15 years. I have a 14 year old daughter, Destiny, a 13 year old daughter, Melany, and an 11 year old daughter, Trinity.
My favorite things are traveling, taking pictures, crafting, and spending time with family.

3. Class Website . www.doralacademyes.org Weekly Topics Test Dates
Upcoming Events
Important Announcements
Home Learning Assignments
Class Photo Album
Online Textbook Links
Helpful Student Links

4. Our Class Information Rewards Treasure Box Teamwork Points
Daily Behavior Chart
Clip-chart
Morning Routine
Consequences

5. Our Daily Class Schedule

6. Promotes responsibility, organization, and resourcefulness.
Magic Binders
Promotes responsibility, organization, and resourcefulness.
Binder Components:
Behavior Chart
Resources
Learning Logs
Students are responsible for keeping their folders organized and in good condition.

7. Home Learning
Students have daily home learning. The weekly assignments will be posted on our class webpage. You will need to print it out at home.
Parental support is very important! .
Home Learning is due every Friday. .
Daily Reading (15 minutes) . .
Follow HW schedule .
iReady
30 minutes per week
Due Friday *Available on weekends
Complete at Home

8. Programs and Assessments
You will be receiving more information about the following programs and assessments: .
STAR Reading
Accelerated Reader
iReady (30 minutes per week)
Standardized Achievement Test (SAT)

9. Accelerated Reader
Students will be expected to read 2 books per week. Each student will receive an individualized reading level based on initial assessments and will be expected to read books within their level. .
15 minutes of daily silent reading is a MUST! .
To check if a book is AR and to determine the reading level, go to
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.

10. Super Kid Fridays!
Every Friday we will have a Super Kid Celebration at the end of the day.
Students will bring their own snacks to enjoy during the activity.
Super Kid is used as a behavior incentive. If your child’s behavior does not warrant super kid, they will not participate.
Students must complete weekly home learning, AR and iReady in order to take part in our Super Kid Celebration.

11. All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal!
Student Grades
All students’ grades are available online on the parent portal!
Click on Parents
Click “Login to Portal”
Grading Scale:
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
59% or lower = F

12. Honor Roll Celebration
1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter Honor Roll will be held inside classrooms with students only.
4th Quarter and Year Round Honor Roll will be held in the cafeteria followed by an outdoor celebration.
Parents will be invited to partake in these activities at the end of the year.

13. Communication
Parent and teacher communication is the key to a successful school year!
Please check the student behavior chart daily and check folder for any important papers or forms.
Class webpage will be updated weekly.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled accordingly
ClassTag App and School Website

14. School Updates:
Download this APP to stay in tune with school wide events and news. Join our group code:
8CPHI3D

15. 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 a doctor’s note will be accepted.
Please send excused notes within 48 hours.
Unexcused Absenses
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.
Absences of more than five consecutive days must be excused by a doctor’s note.

16. Doral Academy Attendance Policy.
Doral Academy Attendance Policy
Classroom door opens at 8:10 and instruction begins promptly at 8:30.
Students are marked tardy after 8:30
Doral Academy awards Perfect Attendance to students with zero absences and zero tardies. Please note that the DAC policy is different from the standard MDCPS policy for awarding perfect attendance
To ensure students make their best effort to be present at school every day, referrals will be issued for the following:
Early Dismissal
Students will be penalized for excessive early dismissals.
10 unexcused early dismissals = 1 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
10 tardies:
1 Referral issued

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

18. Students are picked up by our assistant and escorted to the bus area.
Dismissal Procedures
Parent Pick-up
Dismissal will take place between 2:00 – 2:15 p.m
Child must notify me when leaving
Any students that are not picked up by 2:15 will be taken to the Media Center and charged $1.00 per minute after 2:15.
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!

19. 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.

20. Uniform Policy
Students should come to school in their Doral Academy uniform everyday.
Rolling book bags are NOT allowed.
Every Friday is Jean Day.
$40 one time jean day payment for the entire year.
Students are allowed to wear jeans and Doral Academy t-shirt.

21. Black closed toe shoes or sneakers must be worn.
Tops:
Polo shirts must be red, white or navy blue and embroidered with the school name and logo.
All shirts must be tucked inside pants at all times.
Bottoms:
Pants/skorts may be navy blue or khaki.
Belts must be worn at all times. They must be plain, black, and fastened securely at waist level.
Shoes:
Black closed toe shoes or sneakers must be worn.
No sandals, crocs, boots, heels or platform shoes are allowed.
Sweaters:
Navy blue uniform sweatshirts and sweaters with embroidered school logo may be worn.
Uniform tops must be a solid color and bear the corresponding school logo
Full length pants are required and may be black, grey, khaki or brown
Closed toe shoes are required at all times.
Sweaters/cardigans should not have visible labels on them (ex: PINK, Old Navy, etc.)

22. Rolling Book Bags
In order for students to be exempt from the “no rolling book bag” rule, a doctor must fill out the Physician Statement Form available at the nurse’s desk
Students with a rolling book bag who do not have the required form on file will be asked to call home for a replacement book bag
School nurse will keep a master list of all students requiring a rolling book bag
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring our students’ safety 

23. Birthday Celebrations
ONLY during lunch (10:40 – 11:10)
Cupcakes and Juice
18 students

24. School Fees For Sale: School Folder $2.50 Field Trip T-Shirt $13
DAC Water Bottle $10
Copy Paper Fee- $15
Jean Day- $40 (one time fee)
Lunch is $3.25 / Breakfast $ ($0.40 for reduced price meals) *Applications are available online only*
Early Arrival/Late Pick-up Fee: $1.00 per minute (before 8:00 am or after 2:15 pm)
*Morning Care and Afterschool Care are available through Leap Services. (Enrollment Required)

25. Volunteer Hours
All families must complete 30 volunteer hours for the 2019/2020 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 s for volunteer opportunities.
Families with more than one child at Doral Academy Elementary may split their hours between teachers.
If you are unable to volunteer your time, please contact me for additional volunteer opportunities.

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

27. Parent Communication Through Social Media & Group Texts
We are lucky to live in a world full of technology and mass communication. We ask that you please be mindful of what is posted and texted through social media or group chats, such as What’s App or Messenger
Should any situations arise or should you have any questions or concerns, please come to us first for clarifications or answers. This will avoid the spread of misinformation or rumors.

28. FOLLOW US ON…

29. Contact Information
ClassTag App
Phone: (305) 597 – 9999
Send a note in student folder
is preferred!

30. Website: www.doralacademy.org “PARENTS’ tab, then “Medical Forms”
School Nurse
Please refer to the nurse letter found in your students folder for the following information:
Over the Counter Medication Administration
Authorization for Medication
Physician’s Referral for In-School Nursing
Website: “PARENTS’ tab, then “Medical Forms”

31. 3. Visit the class website to read the classroom contract.
1. Please send an with your child's name to
2. Visit the Online Store to pay for: Folder, Friday T-Shirt, Jean Day & Copy Paper Fee
3. Visit the class website to read the classroom contract.
4. Return all open house paperwork.
5. Join our class/school on the ClassTag App
6. Renew your volunteer clearance on the parent portal.