iprep orientation 2020 · students must maintain a 2.5 gpa in all core courses students with d or f...
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UPPER ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Angela C. Gonzalez, Assistant Principal
UPPER ACADEMY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Laura C. Hernandez, Magnet Lead Teacher
& Activities Director
Molly Villucci, Test [email protected]
Alberto M. Carvalho, Principal
Isabel C. LopezAttendance Clerk
UPPER ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIVESUPPORT STAFF
Lauri SandersSPED Specialist
Tinika McIntyreMental Health Specialist
Tina SimmonsSchool Treasurer
Middle School Team
Velazquez
-ColonSocial
Studies
Times-
MarshallScience
Russom-
McNinchP.E.
PrattELA
KellyMath
MachadoMath
ColemanSocial
Studies
AhmedTechnology
MeshiniScience
BrowneELA
Transitioning to Middle School…
What to Expect?!
Biscayne Office (Upper Academy)
Uniform
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
6 Classes/Teachers◦ Students move from one class to another for each period
Block Schedule◦ A/B (Odd/Even)
All courses = Honors/Advanced Courses
Extended Foreign Language Model = FLVS
Technology
Responsibility
Independence / Self-advocacy
Middle School CurriculumSUBJECT NOTES
LANGUAGE ARTS, ADVANCED K12
MATH, ADVANCED K12
ALGEBRA 1 (8)
SCIENCE, ADVANCED K12
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (8)
SOCIAL STUDIES US HISTORY (6)
CIVICS (7)
WORLD HISTORY (8)
PE K12
MAGNET COURSES 6TH GRADE REQUIRED: CRITICAL THINKING
TECHNOLOGY / ENGINEERING/ SPEECH & DEBATE /
JOURNALISM
Reopenin
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My School
Online (MSO)
Overview
A Day in the Life of MSO Students
First Day of School
Student Portal: click on K12 tile K12 platform: student schedule will appear on the screen
Students should click on Period 1 to start their day on
August 31, 2020
K12 Key Terms
K12 Platform: Learning Management System students will
primarily use for courses
ClassConnect: Live sesions with teachers
Newrow: Live sesion tool
IOL: Introduction to Online Learning course
◦ Coursework students will be completing during the first week
of school (20 hours)
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Schedule
My School Online ATTENDANCE
In both face-to-face or online learning environments, there are probably no factors more important to
a student’s progress in school than regular and punctual attendance.
Be ready to log on DAILY by 7:50 am.
A student will only be marked PRESENT when they log into the LIVE session with their teachers.
Cameras MUST be on.
Students who log into K12 to do their daily assignments but do not log into the live sessions
with their teachers may be marked as absent.
Absences will be ONLY be considered EXCUSED in these cases:
Student illness/sickness (for 5 or more consecutive absences, a doctor’s note is required. Once a student accumulates
ten (10) unexcused absences, a doctor’s note will be required to count the absence as excused)
Medical/dental appointment (please provide note from the medical provider)
Student judicial proceeding (please provide document from court verifying presence)
Religious holiday
Death in the family
To report an absence during the time a student is enrolled in My School Online, parents must submit a statement of the
cause for such absence. Send notes to [email protected]
Attendance
While enrolled in My School Online, students are expected to:
log into live sessions with their teachers each and every scheduled school day
attend online class as scheduled
be prepared to start online classes on time
demonstrate appropriate digital citizenship behavior while online
My School Online Parent Coaching & Support
Help students learn to LOG IN to their Student Portal independently
Daily student attendance and participation in the K-12 classroom
Contact the teacher with any concerns through the K-12 classroom
Provide a QUIET learning space at home free of distractions.
Adults in the home WILL NOT participate in LIVE sessions and avoid appearing on camera
Ensure students have necessary supplies
Ensure students are dressed in school uniform or suitable attire
Review virtual classroom rules with students
Help students take “BRAIN BREAKS” and stay active
Monitor student progress; check grades through the Parent Portal
Parent Portal & Dadeschools App
Creating an Account
- Student ID
- Email address
- Parent PIN (provided at school
with valid ID)
My School Online Student Responsibilities
Log in DAILY, on time to the K-12 classroom, available
through Student Portal
Students will only be marked PRESENT if they log into
and participate throughout the FULL live session with
their teacher
Complete required assignments on time and submit as
requested by teacher
Monitor progress and ask for help!
Digital Citizenship
Demonstrate appropriate digital citizenship:
◦ Dress appropriately - Be cognizant that this is still class time.Therefore, please be fully
and appropriately clothed wearing the iPrep school uniform.
◦ Maintain a proper posture - Laying down is inappropriate. Please either sit upright
or stand (whichever is comfortable) to promote active learning.
◦ Be present in the learning environment- Remove any potential
distractions (i.e pets, cell phones, other tablets, electronic devices,
television, sidebar chats, etc.)
◦ Cameras/Video must be on – Your full attendance is appreciated
and expected.Therefore, it is mandatory that your video remains turned on and your
face is consistently recognizable during the virtual class session.
◦ Mute your microphones - Remain muted during presentations to cut down
on unnecessary distractions/background noise. Unmute when teacher requests, you have
a question, or you are contributing to the discussion.
Digital Citizenship
Create a conducive learning space - Be mindful of controlling the setting behind and around you. Items in your background can distract classmates and/ or send improper messages to those viewing your screen.
Test your technology before class - Being ready for class is important. Please work out the bugs, test your volume and adjust the camera angle before start time to ensure that you are ready to participate and remember to charge your battery and plug your device into a power source.
Be on time - Meeting two or three times a week means every minute is important – as the saying goes, if you are early, you are on time.
Be prepared to engage - Like a face -to- face class, have materials ready, pre- class assignments completed and talking points ready - participation is vital in the digital space.
Speak up -You might have a great connection and a high- quality microphone, but that might not be true for all - speak clearly and fully.
Refrain from eating/snacking during LIVE sessions
Remain seated during LIVE sessions unless teacher requests movement
My School Online Learning Space
Internet Connection
Computer/Laptop/Tablet
Headphones/Earbuds
Quiet, comfortable space
School supplies (at minimum)
◦ Pens/Sharpened pencil(s) with eraser
◦ Spiral/Composition notebook
◦ Other teacher-specific requests for supplies
Middle School Uniform
iPrep Polo Shirt
iPrep Jacket (Solid
Navy/White/Black)
Khaki Uniform Pants
Khaki Uniform Bermuda shorts
Belt
Closed-toe Shoes
ID
In order to provide
routine, all students
are encouraged to
wear their school
uniform during MSO
Students should NOT
wear pajamas, tank
tops, short shorts or
appear shirtless while
on LIVE sessions
NO:
Joggers
Leggings
Capris
Jeans
Sandals/Slides/Crocs
No Hoodies (other than iPrep
Jacket)
My School Online Meeting Student NeedsStudent with Disabilities
All students will be served as delineated on their IEPs and 504 Plans
Real life interactions with teachers
Sign Language Interpretation
Assistive Technology
Paraprofessional Assistance
Accommodations
Related Services
Students will follow the K-12 curriculum
Annual and Interim IEP meetings will be conducted virtually.
A Distance Learning Implementation Plan (DLIP) will be developed for students that have an IEP
Psychoeducational evaluations will be conducted via TeleHealth platforms
Webinars will be offered to assist parents in supporting their ESE student during the week of August 24-28 or on demand at ESE.Dadeschools.net
English Language Learners
English Language Learners (Els) will continue to receive services
Teachers will utilize specific strategies to help students acquire English throughout all courses
My School Online Mental Health
Students and families will continue to receive support during distance learning.
A district helpline will be available. Students are able to use the helpline or schedule zoom/in-person appointments, if needed.
Helplines
◦ MDCPS Mental Health Assistance Line 305-995-7100 available Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
◦ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK
◦ Jewish Community Services of South Florida 2-1-1 Helpline (24/7) or (305) 576-6550
Student Meal Distribution
Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, starting
September 1, 2020
Student identification must be provided by the
parent/guardian/student to pick up meals
Online applications for FREE/REDUCED lunch will be
available online at nutrition.dadeschools.net on August 24
Current meal benefits will expire on October 13, be sure
to reapply! nutrition.dadeschools.net
All transactions will be CASHLESS
Activities
Magnet Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in all core courses
Students with D or F in any course (academic/conduct) will receive: 1. Warning – Teacher/Parent Conference
2. Probation – Counselor/Parent Conference (monitored by Student Services)
3. Possible Dismissal from Magnet Program – Recommendation to return to home school
• Students will remain on Warning/Probation until the terms have been met. Student progress will be monitored throughout the school year by the teacher, parent, and counselor.
Magnet Requirements
Attendance - students are expected to be in school every day and ON TIME
Attendance and tardiness will be reviewed
◦ Students with excessive absences may be dismissed to home school
Students will articulate to the High School if they meet admission requirements for 9th grade
All students grades 6-8 will be enrolled in Advanced Classes
◦ 2.5 GPA, Algebra 1, Physical Science required for 9th Grade
Technology
Devices issued as long as supplies last; wait list thereafter
Access portal and teacher website DAILY!!
RESPONSIBILITY
◦ Internet Policy
◦ Technology Contract
◦ Technology Recovery Fees
COMMUNICATION CHAIN
Teacher Academics Behavior Class Concern
Counselor Academic Advisement
Schedules Social/Emotional
Lead Teacher Magnet Contracts
Technology Activities
Administrator AcademicsStudent
DisciplineSchool-wide
Issues
Stay Connected
Please make sure that your contact information
including cell phone and email is up to date on the
Emergency Contact Card
All students have been added to
Grade Level Team.
*Turn on Notifications to receive
alerts when announcements are
posted. 6th Grade: text @iprep2027 to the number
81010
7th Grade: text @iprep2026 to the number
81010
8th Grade: text @iprep2025 to the number
81010