Mission & Values
Recite our Mission
What is The mission of Odyssey Charter School is to work in partnership with the family and community, with the aim of helping each child reach full potential in all areas of life.
We seek to educate the whole child with the understanding that each person must achieve a balance of intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social skills as a foundation for life.
When are lesson plans expected to be uploaded each week?
What are Lesson plans are to be complete and uploaded to SharePoint by 4:30 pm on Thursdays.
What are 5 components expected in every lesson plan?
What is Essential questions, Focus Standard, Objective, Supplemental standards, Vocabulary, Assessments, Lesson Delivery, etc...
What does Give Me 5 mean?
What is the school wide attention getter:
5 – Eyes on me
4 – Mouths quiet
3 – Hands free
2 – Freeze
1 – Listen
Employees shall always exercise professional judgement what are 2 ways to ensure this?
What are Maintain a professional barrier between students and themselves. Refrain from giving out personal e-mail addresses, cell phone numbers, or social media accounts, only their work e-mail address. Keep the classroom door open when talking with students. Never be alone with a single student in a classroom. Refer students to the appropriate resource person for counseling and/or discussions about personal matters. Do not flirt with students. Do not participate in making inappropriate jokes or allow your students to make inappropriate jokes. Do not discuss details of your personal life or intimate personal matters with students. Do not discuss your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, or dates with students. Do not transport students without proper approval. When transporting students, coordinate transportation ahead of time, and use school transportation if possible. If you have permission to transport a student in your vehicle, ask a co-worker to accompany you. Never leave your students unsupervised for any length of time; have an alternative plan of action. Keep your hands and other parts of your body to yourself. Establish and follow a consistent behavior plan. Treat each student with respect. Know the student's rights. Do not socialize with students. Do not drink alcoholic beverages in front of your students. Do not take children home with you. Do not make telephone calls or write notes of a personal nature to students. Do not harass students. Respect students’ differences. What you intend as humor, may in fact, be cultural bias or harassment. Use common sense and good judgment. Avoid putting yourself in a position where you would be required to defend, explain, or justify your behavior or actions. Maintain a professional reputation in the community. Even when you are off the job, be discreet.
Name 3 of our 5 pillars?
What is Montessori Philosophy, Positive Discipline in the Classroom, Nutrition Education, PLC's, Brain Gym
What is the chain of command for any parent concerns?
What is discuss with co-teacher and team lead, discuss with instructional coach or discipline dean, discuss with administrator.
Where do you input attendance every morning by 8:15?
What is Through the Presto program
What are the new procedures for lining up during this COVID year?
What are lining up with 2 lines (1 per teacher) walking behind each other, silently down the hallway on the right side if possible.
What time do all teachers need to be at their morning duty posts?
Which leader would you go to for questions about Positive Discipline, Facility issues or Safety concerns?
Who is James Monds!
What is the cell phone policy?
What is Cell phone usage by staff is NOT allowed when with students. This includes checking emails, sending text messages, making phone calls, checking or posting on social media, and playing games.
What type of grading does Odyssey use?
What is Mastery Grading. Grades shall be a measure of a student’s progress and achievement in mastering the subject matter. Grades should be based on the quality of work done and they should reflect a comprehensive evaluation of a student’s progress on multiple assignments/projects/assessments. A student’s regular attendance, daily preparation, and promptness in completion of assignments should be taken into consideration when reporting a student’s grade.
What is the Change In Transportation procedure?
What is all change of transportation notices must be received in writing by the parent or legal guardian of the student. Students may not ride home on a different bus without administration approval. Please let Ms. Young or Mr. Monds know via email if a student is not riding the bus that day.
What is dismissal time on Monday-Thursday for grades 3-5?
What is 2:50? Students need to be in the hallway or at their bus by 2:50.
Which leader will help with SEL, Positive Discipline, Title 1 and Attendance concerns this year?
Who is Carrie Young
What can I do if I need to call out sick?
What is Notify both the site Administrator and AP by phone or text:
Notify the Substitute Coordinator by phone or text:
Notify the team lead by phone or text
Make sure my substitute folder is up to date!
How much time should grade 2 students be expected to spend on homework each night
What is no more than 40 minutes per night Monday-Thursday
What should you do if a child has had to complete more than 2 reflection cards in one day?
What is they need to have a conference with one of the deans and a phone call by the teacher to the parent to discuss the students behavior?
What is the only thing a Teacher can be sued individually for?
What is LACK OF SUPERVISION?
Who are the members of our staff that can help you with instructional planning, modifications and accommodations for ESE and ESOL students?
Who are DeAnna Bernardo, Mike Senick and Flavia Nelson
Teachers and Staff are expected to dress professionally everyday. What can be worn on Dress Down Fridays?
What are
Knee-length walking shorts
Dark-wash intact jeans with no rips
School shirt
NO LEGGINGS ARE ALLOWED!
What curriculum do we use at Odyssey?
What are CKLA and CKHG, Discovery Science, Florida Ready, Studies Weekly, Writers Workshop, Fundations, Heggerty?
What do teachers need to do with the red backpacks?
What is the Red emergency bags should travel with the classroom throughout the school (i.e. Café, recess, specials, etc.). In the event of an Emergency Evacuation, teachers must bring their Red Emergency Bag. This bag should contain the following: 1 red folder, 1 green folder, a class roster, emergency procedures sheet, and a map of Site A/B evacuation locations. Teacher must follow the procedures stated below during an emergency evacuation:
What are the 4 Emergency Codes?
What is Secure the Perimeter, Shelter in Place, Lockdown and Evacuation?