1. Welcome Parents!

2. About Mrs. Gordillo
I have been teaching for 10 years and I am very passionate about teaching.
Graduate of Florida International University.
I have a 1 year old son, CJ, and a 4 year old dog named Charlie.
My favorite things are traveling, taking pictures, Disney, going to concerts and spending time with my family.

3. Our Class Information Classroom Rules Rewards Magic Coins
Teamwork Points
Daily Behavior Chart
Morning Routine

4. Our Daily Class Schedule

5. 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 doctor’s note will be accepted.
Please send excuse notes within 48 hours.
Unexcused Absesnses
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.

6. 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
DAC awards perfect attendance to students with zero absences and zero tardies. Please note that our policy differs from the MDCPS attendance policy.
Early Dismissal
Students will be penalized for excessive early dismissals.
5 unexcused early dismissals = 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:
Referral issued

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

8. 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
No “mini-conferences” at dismissal
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!

9. 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.

10. Rolling book bags are NOT allowed.
Uniform Policy
Students should come to school in their Doral Academy uniform everyday.
Rolling book bags are NOT allowed.
Every Friday is Jean Day for $1.00.Students are allowed to wear jeans and Doral Academy t-shirt.

11. Birthday Celebrations
ONLY during lunch (10:45 – 11:15)
Cupcakes and Juice
21 students

12. Super Kid Fridays! Every Friday we will have a Super Kid Celebration .
Students will take turns bringing snacks to share with their classmates. Please bring enough for 21 students. Schedule will be posted on our class website.
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 in order to take part in our Super Kid Celebration.

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

14. Magic Folders Folder Components:
Promotes responsibility, organization, and resourcefulness.
Folder Components:
Money pouch (suggested)
Behavior Chart
Reading Book Log
Reading Reward Chart
Homework Helpers
Resources
Students are responsible for keeping their folders organized and in good condition.

15. Home Learning Class Website . www.doralacademyes.org
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 in very important! .
Home Learning is due every Friday. .
Daily Reading (30 minutes) .
Weekly Reading Log .
Follow HW schedule .
Class Website .
Weekly Topics
Test Dates & Upcoming Events
Important Announcements
Home Learning Assignments

16. Programs and Assessments
You will be receiving more information about the following programs and assessments: .
STAR Reading
Accelerated Reader
Reading Eggs
Reflex Math
FAIR Testing
Standardized Achievement Test (SAT)

17. Accelerated Reader
Students will receive an individualized AR book level and goal. They are expected to meet it on a weekly basis. Students will receive their goals during the 2nd week of school. .
30 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.

18. 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”
You may set up instant notifications to your or phone
Grading Scale:
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
59% or lower = F

19. Honor Roll Celebration
1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter Honor Roll will be held inside classrooms with students only. This allows:
Immediate feedback to students for a job well done
Inclusive classroom environment for peers to congratulate and encourage each other
More time for classroom instruction
4th Quarter and Year Round Honor Roll will be held in the cafeteria followed by the Book Fair and an outdoor celebration. Parents will be invited to partake in these activities.

20. Volunteer Hours
All families must complete 30 volunteer hours for the 2017/2018 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.

21. Volunteers
The School Volunteer Program consists of electronic registration and background checks. There are two different levels of volunteers.
Any individual interested in volunteering in 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

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

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

25. Any Questions?