Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Virtual Open House August 20

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Virtual Open House August 20 th 2020

Our PPA Vision and Mission • The vision of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy is to provide every student with a high-quality education that focuses on academic improvement in an environment where everyone grows and shares responsibility for academic success. • The mission of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy is to use differentiated instruction to support individual student growth in a rigorous and challenging learning environment where students are motivated to succeed.

PPA distance learning plan mission: To provide our students with flexible, rigorous distance learning opportunities using reasonable and appropriate instructional methods and resources in pursuit of content standard mastery in an environment of relationship-building, grace and compassion for equity.

At PPA… “In the waves of change, we find our true direction. ”

School Calendar Our PPA school calendar is different from the Miami-Dade County District School Calendar. It will be available on our website to reference and download. • All students in grades Kindergarten through 5 th grade will participate in Remote Live Instruction (RLI) beginning on Monday August 24 th. • Remote live instruction will continue until it is safe to welcome our students back into our building. • Please note that PPA teacher workdays differ from the M-DCPS calendar. • As in past years, we will add early release days to the schedule to allow for teacher deep planning and professional development. Note that these dates may be different from the M-DCPS calendar.

2020 -2021 School Year Teacher Work-Day End Grading Period July Mo Tu We 1 6 7 8 5 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 Recess Day Legal Holiday Th 2 9 16 23 30 Fr 3 10 17 24 31 Sa 4 11 18 25 October Mo Tu We Th 1 5 6 7 8 4 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 Fr 2 9 16 23 30 August Su Mo Tu We Th PD Day (select by Inc) Early Release Day 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 Sa 1 8 15 22 29 Sa 3 10 17 24 31 November Su Mo Tu We Th 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 Fr 6 13 20 27 Sa 7 14 21 28 Fr 1 8 15 22 29 Sa 2 9 16 23 30 February Su Mo Tu We Th 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 Fr 5 12 19 26 Sa 6 13 20 27 April Mo Tu We Th 1 5 6 7 8 4 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 Fr 2 9 16 23 30 Sa 3 10 17 24 Fr Sa 1 8 15 22 29 Su Su Su 3 10 17 24 31 Su January Mo Tu We Th 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 May Su Mo Tu We Th 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 4 11 18 25 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 Fr 7 14 21 28 September Su Mo Tu We Th 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 Fr 4 11 18 25 Sa 5 12 19 26 December Su Mo Tu We Th 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 Fr 4 11 18 25 Sa 5 12 19 26 March Tu We Th 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31 Fr 5 12 19 26 Sa 6 13 20 27 June Su Mo Tu We Th 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 Fr 4 11 18 25 Sa 5 12 19 26 Su Mo 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Virtual Education General Schedule Grade K/1 st 2 nd - 5 th Reading LA Math Science Social Studies PE Art Music 90 min daily 30 min daily 60 min weekly 30 min daily Integrated 90 min daily 30 min daily 60 min daily 150 min weekly 120 min weekly 150 min weekly 60 min weekly

Drive Through Event PPA will host a drive through student materials distribution event on Friday, August 28 th to ensure that students have the needed resources at home. If you are unable to attend the event, you can call the main office to make an appointment to pick up the materials later.

Mrs. De Gracia (ELA) & Mrs. Valdes Student Schedule Homeroom De Gracia/ Garcia 8: 30 -10: 30 ELA (Reading and Writing) Mrs. Garcia (ELA) & Mrs. Leal Math Homeroom Leal/ Valdes 8: 30 -10: 30 (Math, Science and SS) 10: 30 -12: 00 ELA (Reading and Writing) 12: 00 -1: 00 Lunch 1: 00 -2: 00 Special Area 1 2: 00 -3: 00 Special Area 2

3 rd Grade Daily Special Area Schedule Monday 1: 00 -2: 00 Spanish 2: 00 -3: 00 Music Tuesday PE Small Groups with Teacher Wednesday PE Music Thursday 1 -(1: 30) PE Art Friday Spanish Small Groups with Teacher

Special Area Class Codes and ZOOM Subject Teacher Class Code Zoom P. E. Coach Camji fj 6 jfu 3 726 -184 -2404 Music Ms. Zambrano 2 w 56 l 4 l 506 -524 -8127 Art Ms. Baez froz 3 w 2 508 -824 -4270 Spanish Ms. Menocal zytovun 665 -851 -6191

Student Attendance • Daily school attendance will be taken every scheduled school day during the students’ first class of the day. Students are to be counted in attendance only if they attend the online class and engaged in a school-approved educational activity which constitutes a part of the instructional program for the student. • Class attendance will be taken when students switch teachers and after lunch. • A student is considered tardy to school if the student is not present when the attendance is taken for the first class assigned. If a student is not present when school attendance is taken but is present later in the school day for another assigned class, that student is considered

Zoom Time: • During this time teachers will conduct face to face lessons, discussions, and collaborations Colēgia Platform: • Students will find assignments and information posted. This platform may include important links to complete assignments. Specials: • Students have a different Special each day; during this time students will join their Special area teacher in a Zoom meeting Office Hours: School Website: • Teachers and assistants are available to parents and students during this time to answer questions. • The school website will have help desk style support in IT, general information, counseling, and educational access.

Colegia Log-In You will only be able to. Information access your virtual classrooms by logging into your pinecrest. colegia. org account. Here's how to set up or retrieve your pinecrest. colegia. org account: STEP 1: Go to www. colegia. org STEP 2: Click on Colegia ID in the top left corner STEP 3: Under County, click on the down arrow and select Dade in drop-down menu STEP 4: Enter your 7 -digit MDCPS Student ID number STEP 5: Click Search and your Colegia. ID will appear STEP 6: Click Sign In at the top right corner of the screen STEP 7: Enter your new Colegia. ID and click Sign In STEP 8: Enter your password DDMMYYYYii Password is composed of your birthdate in DDMMYYYY format followed by the initials of your first and last name in lowercase.

Class Rules and Online Etiquette • The use of obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful language/images will not be tolerated. • Students are expected to wear their school uniform when participating in Zoom meetings. • All student work must be authentic. • Students must not share their username and passwords. • Please read our Code of Student Conduct for virtual education and submit an acknowledgement email to you child’s homeroom teacher.

Technology Equipment Loan • Students are expected to have access to a device with a camera during Remote Live Instruction (RLI) • Students may borrow a device from the school if needed. Parents must complete the Technology Equipment Loan Agreement and submit the $50 rental fee though our online store to secure a device for loan. • Once we receive the completed form and payment, devices will be available for pickup as soon as Friday, August 21 st.

School Lunch • Drive-through breakfast and lunch pick up will be available from the school twice a week. Food will be distributed at PPA on Mondays and Thursdays between 11: 00 – 3: 00. The food is bundled for several days and will include heating cooking instructions. You can find breakfast and lunch menus on our website at www. pinecrestprepacademy. com • The School Wallet application on our website will be used to pre-order school breakfast and lunch weekly during Remote Live Instruction. • If students are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch, parents must still login and preorder to ensure our cafeteria personnel order and prepare sufficient provisions.

Academic Integrity • Teachers will be expected to assign at least one graded assessment per week. • All graded assignments will be clearly identified. • Please refrain from assisting students on assessments. A misrepresentation of your child’s ability will impede your child from receiving the assistance he/she needs.

Grading Policy - Students will be graded on 3 rd grade standards based assignments, quizzes and tests that will provide a view of your child’s progress.

Class Wish list Gift Cards- Amazon Teachers Pay Teachers

Parent Portal: New Accounts • In order to view your child’s grades you must create a Parent Portal Account on the M-DCPS website. • Please visit the www. dadeschools. net website for detailed instructions on how to create a parent portal account.

Parent Portal: Old Accounts § Parents who have a Parent Portal Account from a previous year must log on to the Portal after the first day of school to renew their account for the current school year. § If you forgot your username or password, click on “forgot username/password” to reset. § For questions regarding this process, please call the school office.

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