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On the first day of school, which students may have parents walk them to class?
PK-5th grade students
Students who are registered but never attend school during the No Show period should be marked with this attendance code.
No Show (NS)
Each month we recognize students. Name the 3 monthly recognitions.
-Dragon Scholars
-Values Matter
-Do the Right Thing
What time is dismissal on Wednesdays for all students?
2:05 pm
This is the one communication platform every staff member should encourage parents to follow.
Instagram.
@Bowman_ashe_doolin_k8
Upper Academy students pick up this important item before visiting their homeroom.
Their class schedules.
A student who was marked No Show arrives to school. What should happen before they attend class?
The office should follow the school's No Show return procedure and update the student's enrollment before they attend class.
Name 3 additional ways students get recognized?
-Honor Roll
-iReady Incentives
-IXL Incentives
-Cafeteria Incentives
-Attendance
The purpose of the first 30 days of free lunch is...
to allow families to complete the Free & Reduced lunch application.
True or False.
Parents should receive every calendar staff receives.
False. Staff calendar is not shared with families to avoid confusion. Only the Instagram calendar gets shared with families. Email will specify to share with your classes.
Name at least five topics teachers should review during Meet and Greet.
-Arrival Procedures
-Dismissal Procedures
-Uniforms
-Classroom Expectations
-Grading
-Conduct
-Supplies
-General Classroom Information
-White Envelope
-Teacher Contact Information
-No items may be dropped off during the school day.
Name the dismissal locations for 6-8th grade and bus riders.
6th grade: North side driveway
7th/8th grade: South side driveway
Bus riders: side of the building by the parking lot.
Students earn Dragon Galaxy Bucks by completing weekly assigned IXL skills at what percentage?
80% or higher.
List at least 2 BDK8 accolades
-A rated school
-Gold Steam
-Magnet School of Excellence
-Voted Miami Heralds Best Elementary School 2 years in a row
-Upstander School Recognition
Name a minimum of three types of information families can expect to see on our school's instagram.
-School events
-Reminders
-Registration
-Awards
-Spirit Days
-Flyers
-Celebrations
-Deadlines
What must teachers use to track required student documents?
The teacher checklist.
Exterior doors should never be left...
Propped open.
A student completed two iReady lessons but only had a 60% passing rate. Do they earn a Space Pass?
No, they must meet ALL Space Pass requirements, including the required passing rate.
Which app do we use as a school to communicate information besides email?
Remind
Send a text to 81010
Text this message @bdk8s
Name some reasons why checking media release is important and why it is highly encouraged to obtain all students release.
To protect student privacy and follow district policy.
Students with no release should not be front and center of any school performance.
To avoid any mix ups and respect all families.
By what date must completed checklist and required documents (complete class set) be submitted to the Main Office?
Friday, August 28th
You notice someone walking through the hallway without a visitor's pass or school badger. What should you do?
Politely direct them to the main office to check in and notify adminstration if needed.
A class entered the cafeteria quietly and cleaned their tables, but repeatedly ignored directions. Do they earn a Cosmic Sundae Card?
No, classes must meet ALL cafeteria expectations to earn a Cosmic Sundae Card.
Name our Assistant Principals and which grades do they over see.
Mr. Martinez: Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 5th, and 8th
Ms. Sanchez: Pre-K, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th
Which grades should have either a school-issued device or personal device available for use at school? And what should they do obtain one.
Grades 4-8.
In the white envelope, there is a device form. Parent must obtain device insurance and complete process.
Any questions, contact Ms. Sam in the main office.