1. Welcome to Open House! Ms. Diaz Reading / Language Arts Mrs. Bravo Math / Science / Social Studies 3rd Grade Class

2. Contact Information  Please contact me for any questions or comments that you may have.  You may e-mail me at ANY time. I always respond to emails even after- hours!  Ms. Diaz (sdiaz13@dadeschools.net)  Mrs. Bravo (mbravo@dadeschools.net)

3. Red Homework Folders  Homework folders are taken home every day containing students’ homework for that night.  Please review their homework with them.  The left side of the folder is for items that should be “LEFT at home”. The right side is for items that the student needs to “Bring RIGHT back”.

4. Parent Volunteer Hours Parents are required to fulfill 20 hours per academic year. The following are some ways to obtain hours: - Donating supplies for the classroom (Ex: Copy paper, Clorox wipes, candy and small toys for the treasure box) - Volunteering at the front office for miscellaneous tasks.

5. Tardy Policy As policy of Youth-Co Op Charter School:  1 st Tardy- Warning  Teacher marks tardy in Grade Book and may call parent.  2 nd Tardy-  Teacher marks tardy in Grade Book  Teacher contacts parent  3 rd Tardy-  Teacher marks tardy in Grade Book  Teacher contacts parent  Student receives teacher detention  4 th Tardy  Teacher marks tardy in Grade Book  Teacher contacts parent  Student is referred to the counselor  Teacher issues a referral to student and is turned into Ms. Mendez  5 th Tardy  Teacher marks tardy in Grade Book  Teacher contacts parent  Teacher issues a referral to student and is turned into Ms. Mendez  Student and parent will be placed on a late arrival contract.  6 th Tardy  Student is referred to the assistant principal.

6. Grading Policy  Tests (40%)  Quizzes (15%)  Classwork (30%)  Homework (15%)

7.  YCCS is a school of choice not entitlement and the children attending are Miami-Dade County Public school students.  Comply with the YCCS Student Code of Excellence.  Recognize that you are the FIRST teacher of your child and have primary responsibility for your child’s education.  Understand that the school attendance is mandatory. If student is absent, you must send a note. Parent’s Contract to YCCS

8. Parent’s Contract to YCCS (continued…)  Arrival time is from 7:30 a.m.-8:10 a.m. After 8:15, your child is considered “tardy”. Students will NOT be dismissed during lunch, P.E., or 30 minutes prior to dismissal.  You will encourage your child to maintain a 2.0 or above average GPA.  You will participate in the “parent volunteer program” of 20 hours per child and 10 additional hours per sibling.  Students are not allowed to bring toys or games. If so, items will be confiscated until the END of the year.  Uniforms must be worn every day.

9.  We are no longer be taking the FCAT, it has been replaced with the new test which will be administered at the beginning of next year.  Students will be asked to not simply answer questions, but be able to critically think about their responses. Florida Standards Assessments

10.  Emphasize success in college and careers  Prepare students with 21 st century skills  Provide more rigorous content and application of knowledge  Place emphasis on critical and analytical thinking  Establish clear, consistent guidelines for instruction The Florida Standards Why Are We Changing?

11.  We are using an online program to assist the students in their reading skills.  “i-Ready” provides supplemental assistance for students.  Lessons are fun and interactive! I-Ready will be done in class and for homework (Minimum of 30 mins per day) ***ATTENTION*** Please do NOT help your child answer questions on i-Ready. i-Ready

12. Website: www.login.i-ready.com *****ATTENTION:******* Please do NOT help your child answer questions on I-Ready. How to access i-Ready

14.  Students will have DAILY homework written in their agenda.  It will approximately be 60 minutes of homework total per day.  www.ycpcs.org click on “Homework” www.ycpcs.org  http://www.ycps.org/author/msbravo/ http://www.ycps.org/author/msbravo/  http://www.ycps.org/author/sdiaz13/ http://www.ycps.org/author/sdiaz13/ Check Your Child’s Homework Daily!

15.  3 rd Grade is one of the most vital grades in your child’s education.  Please have your child come to school every day so he/she will not fall behind on content.  Unexcused absences will result in a “zero” for that day’s missed assignment(s).  Please be mindful of picking up your child early. There are two teachers involved in their day so they miss out on lessons. Attendance

16. The End! Thank you for coming! Together we will make this year a successful and fun-filled adventure!