1. Welcome to Our School Family! BridgePrep Academy of South Tampa

2. BridgePrep Academy Staff Introductions
Principal:                      Christine Harris
Assistant Principal:     Suzanne Mizzi
Instructional Coach:   Derek Laux
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
OFFICE SUPPORT

3. Our Mission Statement
BridgePrep Academy believes every child learns best in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where high academic expectations, self esteem, good character and an appreciation for the arts are promoted.
BridgePrep Academy’s mission is to provide a challenging academic curriculum that will encompass an extended Spanish language program, technology and experiences that will enable students to develop in all areas. BridgePrep Academy’s goal is to educate well rounded individuals and enable students to reach their maximum potential.
Introductions

7. Keys to Our Success Highly Qualified Teachers and Administrators
Rigorous Academic Curriculum
Extended Secondary Spanish Language Model 
Safe & Nurturing Learning Environment
Parental Involvement and Participation
Maintaining School’s Financial Viability

9. Grade Level 
Day of the Week 
Times 
Kindergarten and 
1st grade 
Tuesday through Friday 
8:00am to 2:45pm 
2nd to 8thgrade 
 Tuesday through Friday 
8:00am to 3:30pm 
Kindergarten to 
8th grade 
Student Early Release Days  One-hour early release every Monday with the following exceptions: Oct. 14, 2019, Oct. 21, 2019, Oct. 28, 2019, Nov. 4, 2019, Nov. 18, 2019, Dec. 2, 2019, Dec, 9, 2019, Dec. 16, 2019  Last day of school: 2.5 hours early 
8:00am to 2:30pm

10. End of Grading                     Report Cards    
Periods 
 October 11, 2019                   Oct 29th
 December 20, 2019               Jan 22nd
March 13, 2020                       Apr 8th
May 29, 2020                          May 29/June 11

11. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY IS MANDATORY
It is an educational fact that attendance and grades are connected. 
We expect our students to demonstrate excellent attendance.
Please make every effort to have your child attend school on time consistently.

12. Absenteeism Policy
Students are to be counted in attendance only if they are actually present for at least two hours of the day or engaged in a school-approved educational activity which constitutes a part of the instructional program for the student. 

13. TARDY POLICY
Any student arriving after 8:05am will be issued a late pass and marked tardy. After ten (10) unexcused tardies, the student will be issued a referral form that will be placed in the student’s permanent record. 

14. REQUIRED PLANNERS PURCHASE
BPA  PLANNERS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADES K-8
$5.00 PURCHASE PRICE
ALL TEACHERS WILL UTILIZE PLANNERS WITH THE STUDENTS

15. Instructional Support
In addition, students will utilize the implementation of best practices and visuals to help support them and assist them with becoming independent learners of the second language.
Exceptional Student Education will be available based on
the demand of the enrolled population.
English Language Learners (ELL) will receive an entry assessment and instructional support as required by Federal & District policy.

16. HOME LEARNING
Parents’ responsibility for completing home learning assignments:
Provide your child with a quiet place which is conducive to studying and to learning.
Show an interest in your child’s home learning assignments by providing assistance and reviewing completed work.
Do not complete the home learning assignments for your child. If your child is having difficulty, try to help them with their assignment and notify the teacher.
Read with or to your children daily.

17. Frequency of Assignments
HOME LEARNING
Grade Level 
Frequency of Assignments 
Total Daily Average 
(All Subjects) 
K – 1st grade 
Daily (4 days per week) 
45 minutes 
2nd – 3rd grade 
60 minutes 
4th – 8th grade 
75 minutes 
All Grades 
Daily (5  days per week) 
Reading for 30 minutes 
in addition to above time. 

18. LUNCH PROGRAM
LUNCH 
It is required that all students eat a healthy and nutritious lunch. 
A student may bring their lunch to school or purchase lunch from our vendor. School lunches price to be determined,  please refer to first day school packet for additional information. If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch arrangements will be made accordingly.
Students who bring lunch bags/boxes must bring them upon arriving to school. NO NUT ITEMS PERMITTED FOR ANY STUDENT.  NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS.

19. (will call child’s name and # for safe delivery)
CAR CIRCLE 
SCHOOL HOUSE
(will call child’s name and # for safe delivery)
ADMIN OFFICE
CHRUCH
OFFICE
GYM / COMMON AREA
PLAYGROUNDD

20. National Honor Societies
ENRICHMENTS
TUTORING
Music Club
Garden Club
Student Council
National Honor Societies
Dance
Yoga
Sports

23. Instructional Support
In addition, students will utilize the implementation of best practices and visuals to help support them and assist them with becoming independent learners of the second language.
Exceptional Student Education will be available based on
the demand of the enrolled population.
English Language Learners (ELL) will receive an entry assessment and instructional support as required by Federal & District policy.

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As we continue to grow, we are focused on successful replication and committed to excellence when educating our students in multiple campuses!
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