BridgePrep AcademyBridgePrep 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

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 Through1. Email: vhill@bridgeprepacademy.com 2. Class Dojo messenger3. 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 4-78 CBT

March 28-April 8 ELA FSA 3

Math FSA 3 - 4

April 4-7 Reading & Math SAT K-2

April 11- May 6 Science FCAT 2.0 5 and 8

ELA FSA 4-8 CBT

Math FSA 5-8 CBT

April 18 –May 13 Algebra 1 FSA EOC 8 (Eligible)

April 18-20 Civics NGSSS EOC 7

SAT-10Kindergarten, 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 SampleKindergarten 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

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 PolicyBridgeprep Academy South has adopted a mandatory uniform policy. All students are expected to wear uniforms everyday.

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.

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.

Student’s Code of Excellence

A BULLDOG is…

Brilliant

Understanding

Loyal

Leader

Determined

Optimistic

Genuine

Classroom Rules1. Follow all directions.

2. Listen while the teacher is speaking.

3. Raise your hand before speaking.

4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times.

5. Respect yourself and others.

Consequences

1.Verbal Warning.

2.Ten minutes time-out.

3.Phone call or note home to parents.

4.Lunch Detention

Rewards1.Verbal Praise.

2.Treats.

3.Free time in class.

4.Bulldog Bucks

5.Good phone call, note home, or certificate.

Class Schedule/ RoutineMs. 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

GradeReading Component

40% Tests

20% Quizzes

20% Classwork

10% Projects

10% Home Learning

Percentage of

GradeLanguage Arts Component

40% Tests and Final Essays

20% Quizzes

20% Classwork

10% Projects

10% Home Learning

Academic Grades (cont.)

Percentage of

Grade

Math, Science, and Social

Studies Component

30% Tests

20% Quizzes

20% Classwork

20% 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

Grading Period

First Grading Period October 29, 2015

Second Grading PeriodJanuary 22, 2016

Third Grading Period March 7, 2016

Forth Grading Period June 9, 2016

Communication

•BridgePrep Website– 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

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I

remember. Involve me and I learn."

-Benjamin Franklin

We look forward to a great school year!!!

September- BrilliantOctober- UnderstandingNovember- LoyalDecember- LeadersJanuary- DeterminedFebruary- OptimisticMarch- GenuineApril- CitizenshipMay- 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 CalendarLunch MenuSchool events, activities and fundraisersEducational LinksTeacher WebsitesSchool Store- pay for field trips, lunch, etc.

Get your student’s individual logins to our

computer programs

Becoming a School VolunteerRegister on the MDCPS website as a school volunteer

Join PALS: parents as liaisons

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

Questions?