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Brighten Academy Registration Information 2014-2015
Note: Check audio, this is a narrated, recorded presentation
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Lisa McDonald, Director
Connie Arnold, Assistant DirectorAngi Andrews, Business/Student Services
Manager
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The mission of Brighten Academy is toprovide a productive learning environmentwith a highly qualified staff committed tousing an innovative research-basedinstructional model that produces measuredgrowth in every student every year.
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All students will learn. All students have developmental differences aswell as varying levels of experiences knowledge
and ability. High expectations of every child are necessary tohelp students reach their full potential. Students learn through active exploration andpractical application. Students have different learning styles and shouldbe taught using a variety of instructionalstrategies. Educating a child is a shared accountabilityamong the school home and community.
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Appropriate behavior is required of all studentsand members of the learning community tomaximize safety and learning. A nurturing and structured learning environmentis essential. Teacher planning collaboration and professionaldevelopment are vital for improving studentachievement. The school must cultivate a strong sense ofresponsibility to self family and community. Instructional decisions will be made based on theneeds of the students. The school will function as a business andpractice fiscal responsibility.
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CharacterCommitmentCritical thinkingCreativityCuriosityCommunityCulture
7 Cs
CONNECTIONS EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK
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Expeditionary Learning (EL) schools inspirethe motivation to learn, engage teachers andstudents in new levels of focus and effort,and transform schools into places where
students and adults become leaders of theirown learning.
EL provides a model that challenges studentseven those starting with low skill levels
with high-level tasks and active roles in theclassroom.
www.elschools.org
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Parent Involvement is Required
Must be Douglas County Resident
Transportation is not available
No entrance exam, open to all
Placement tests are used to determine gradeplacement
Modified School Calendar (early release day everyWednesday at 1:00)
After school program available until 6:00
Participate in free/reduced lunch program
More accountability
Uniforms
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School day 8:00-3:15 (M,T, Th, F)
School day 8:00-1:00 (Wednesday)
Students can arrive as early as 7:15 Report to homerooms at 7:50
After School program available ($10.00/day)until 6:00
After School program available on earlyrelease days (for a fee)
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Positive Behavior Interventions at classroom and school level 7Cs
Essential 55
The Leader in Me
Expeditionary Learning Model of Crew (Advisory Groups)
Tiered Discipline Cycle Classroom level discipline
School level discipline
Student Code of Conduct
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20 hours per family per year 10 hours completed by January 1st
Various Ways to volunteer
Classroom At Home
Special Projects at school (Landscape)
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Closed circuit monitoring Swipe cards to enter buildingsexterior doors
locked during school hours
IDs checked with sign in and sign out of student
Car rider tags utilized for car pool line Chaperones/volunteers required to have
fingerprints every 3 years and local backgroundcheck yearly
Visitors sign in Staff Badges
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Shirts Style: polo, oxford, turtlenecks
Color : red, navy, white
No adornments (rhinestones, etc.)
Logos must be smaller than 2 x 3
Jackets/sweaters/coats Color: red, navy, white
Solid in color
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Pants/shorts/skirts Navy
Khaki
2 above knee
Free from tears, patches, etc.
Shoes
Navy blue, Brown, black, white, gray
Athletic shoes on PE/Dance and Movement
Back straps
No flip flops Closed toe for K-5 always
Modesty Prevails (jewelry, hair color, hair style, accessories)
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Student may bring lunch Student may purchase lunch from caterer (subject
to change)
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Standards Based Frequent
Detailed Report card, every 9 weeks
Parent or student led conferences twice a year Graded papers sent home
Measures of Academic Performance (MAP)Assessment given 3 times a year to measure
growth CRCT, GKIDS, Writing Assessment
CCRPI (School accountability system)
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3D In addition to score a 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications go beyond
what was taught
3 No major errors or omissions regarding any of the information or process (simple or
complex) that were explicitlytaught.2.5
No major errors or omissions regarding any of the simpler information or processes andpartial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
2 No major errors or omissions regarding any of the simpler information or processes but
major errors or omissions regarding complex knowledge, ideas, and processes.
1.5 With help, partial knowledge of the simpler details or processes, and major errors oromissions regarding complex knowledge, ideas, and processes.
1 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler ideas, concepts, or processes.
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Follow Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS)
in all grade levels Seven Cs
Textbooks
Reading A to Z (Primary Reading)
Investigations in Data (K-5 Math)
Connected Math (6-8)
History Alive, Geography Alive (4-8)
Harcourt Science, AIMS, GEMS, and FOSS (K-8)
Supplements:
Touchmath, ADD, Number of the Day, Mountain Math, Hands onEquations
Wordly Wise, Sitton Spelling, Daily Grammar Practice, MountainLanguage
Interact Units, NHI publications, GA frameworks
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Flag football, soccer, basketball
Spanish in elementary and middle school
Elementary and middle school band
Art and Music Classes K-8
Study skills and research classes Robust club offerings (Drama, art, recycling,
writing, running)
Academic Competitions (Robotic team,Spelling Bee, Reading Bowl)
Student Leadership Opportunities (Jr. Beta,Student Council, School Ambassador)
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Link below will take you to lottery registration
form for 2014-15 school year Open Enrollment Lottery Registration Form Deadline to submit February 20th 4:00pm Method of Submittal
Mail Fax In person preferred) Emails will not be accepted
Lottery Drawing March 3rd6:00 pm Heritage Baptist Church Do not have to be present to receive a place
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