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Brighten Academy Registration Information 2014-2015
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Lisa McDonald, Director
Connie Arnold, Assistant Director
Angi Andrews, Business/Student Services
Manager
The mission of Brighten Academy is to
provide a productive learning environment
with a highly qualified staff committed to
using an innovative, research-based
instructional model that produces measured
growth in every student every year.
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All students will learn.
All students have developmental differences, as
well as varying levels of experiences, knowledge,
and ability.
High expectations of every child are necessary to
help students reach their full potential.
Students learn through active exploration and
practical application.
Students have different learning styles and should
be taught using a variety of instructional
strategies.
Educating a child is a shared accountability
among the school, home, and community.
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Appropriate behavior is required of all students
and members of the learning community to
maximize safety and learning.
A nurturing and structured learning environment
is essential.
Teacher planning, collaboration, and professional
development are vital for improving student
achievement.
The school must cultivate a strong sense of
responsibility to self, family, and community.
Instructional decisions will be made based on the
needs of the students.
The school will function as a business and
practice fiscal responsibility.
7 “C’s”
CONNECTIONS EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK
Character
Commitment
Critical thinking
Creativity
Curiosity
Community
Culture
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Expeditionary Learning (EL) schools inspire
the motivation to learn, engage teachers and
students in new levels of focus and effort,
and transform schools into places where
students and adults become leaders of their
own learning.
EL provides a model that challenges students
– even those starting with low skill levels –
with high-level tasks and active roles in the
classroom.
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 grade
placement
Modified School Calendar (early release day every
Wednesday 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 early
release days (for a fee)
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Positive Behavior Interventions at classroom and school level
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7Cs
Essential 55
The Leader in Me
Expeditionary Learning Model of Crew (Advisory Groups)
Tiered Discipline Cycle
◦ Classroom level discipline
◦ School level discipline
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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 buildings—exterior 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 background
check yearly
Visitors sign in
Staff Badges
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Shirts
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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
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No major errors or omissions regarding any of the information or process (simple or
complex) that were explicitly taught.
2.5
No major errors or omissions regarding any of the simpler information or processes and
partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes.
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No major errors or omissions regarding any of the simpler information or processes but
major errors or omissions regarding complex knowledge, ideas, and processes.
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With help, partial knowledge of the simpler details or processes, and major errors or
omissions regarding complex knowledge, ideas, and processes.
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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
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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 on
Equations
◦ Wordly Wise, Sitton Spelling, Daily Grammar Practice, Mountain
Language
◦ 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
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Mail
Fax
In person (preferred)
Emails will not be accepted
Lottery Drawing March 3rd 6:00 pm
◦ Heritage Baptist Church
◦ Do not have to be present to receive a place