1. BridgePrep Academy
Open House

2. 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

3. 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.
2. Class Dojo messenger
3. School: (786)

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. SAT-10 Reading Sample
First to Second Grade
Passage
Questions

10. 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?

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

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

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

19. Class Schedule/ Routine
Ms. Hill’s
First Grade
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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. Gradebook Pinnacle Monitor student grades
Access : parent portal
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.

24. 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

25. Communication BridgePrep Website Class Dojo Shutterfly
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26. Education Websites IXL Math Reflex Math Class Dojo Istation Wonders
Achieve 3000

27. 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

28. 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

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

30. Questions?