SOMERSET ACADEMY PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE & TITLE I ANNUAL PARENT MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

& TITLE I ANNUAL PARENT MEETING

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

SOMERSET ACADEMY

Welcome!

Please enter your name and

your child's full name in the

Administrative Team &

Instructional Support Staff

Ms. Athena Guillen, Principal

Ms. Janet Riesgo, Vice Principal

Ms. Erika Mincey, Assistant Principal

Ms. Michelle Duplaga, Lead Teacher

Ms. Ashley Ryan, PK-5

th

Grade Curriculum Coach

Mr. Joel Mesa, 6-12 Math & Science Curriculum Coach

Ms. Merissa Bailey, Guidance Counselor

Ms. Jennifer Castillo, ESE/ELL Specialist

Ms. Coretta Bovastro, Testing Chairperson

Mr. Carlos Bracero, Dean of Discipline

We are a Title I School

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W

HAT IS

T

ITLE

I?

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T

ITLE

I

IS THE LARGEST FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR OUR NATION

’

S SCHOOLS

.

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T

HE GOAL OF

T

ITLE

I

IS A HIGHER QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD

.



T

HE PROGRAM SERVES MILLIONS OF CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS EACH YEAR

. S

OMERSET

A

CADEMY

How Title I Works



The federal government provides funding to

states each year for Title I.



The Florida Department of Education sends the

money to the district.



The school district identifies eligible schools and

provides Title I funds.



Somerset Neighborhood and Somerset

Preparatory implement a school wide Title I

program. This means that all students receives the

benefits of our Title I funding.

TITLE I PROGRAMS PROVIDE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT

Additional teachers and paraprofessionals;

Additional training for school staff;

Extra time for instruction (Before and/or after school

programs);

Parental Engagement Activities; and/or

A variety of supplemental teaching methods and

materials

WHAT IS THE “EVERY STUDENT

SUCCEEDS ACT”?

Education Act signed into law in 2015 that aims to:

Provide state standards for all students that are aligned to the demands of postsecondary education and the workforce;

Provide Statewide assessments that are aligned to statewide standards;

Ensure that statewide accountability systems expect more progress for all groups of

students, especially for those that are

underperforming.

Provide public reporting on the academic outcomes and opportunities to improve learning for all groups of students;

Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers and school leaders to increase student academic achieveme nt; and Continue providing equitable federal funding to economically disadvantaged students.

School Advisory Council

ASSISTS IN PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF THE

SCHOOL WIDE PLAN.

DECIDES HOW SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS ARE

SPENT.

MAKING SUGGESTIONS RELATING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SCHOOL IN ALL AREAS.

SAC MEETINGS ARE HELD QUARTERLY.

STUDENTS ARE NOTIFIED OF SAC MEETINGS BY DISTRIBUTION OF FLYERS, PARENT LINK NOTIFICATIONS,

TEACHER EMAILS AND THE SOMERSET SCHOOL WEBSITE.

Parent’s Rights

Be involved and request regular meetings to expression your opinions and concerns;

01

Be provided information

on your child’s level of

achievement on assessments like FSA/EOC assessments in reading/language arts, mathematics, and science;

02

Request and receive information on the qualifications of your

child’s teacher; and

03

Be informed if your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for four or more

consecutive weeks.

School Accountability

Report Card

 School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school

 Demographic data;

 School safety and climate for learning information;  Academic data;

 Graduation rates;  Class sizes;

 Teacher and staff information;

 Curriculum and instruction descriptions and  Postsecondary preparation information;

Available at the school office or online at

Educational Standards



Florida’

s academic content standards establish

high expectations for all students.

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Florida Standards identify what your child needs

to know and be able to do in all content areas.

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Information located at:

http://www.floridastandards.org/Standards/FLSta

ndardSearch.aspx

Measuring Student

Success



Florida Standards Assessment Test (FSA): 6th, 7th, & 8th ELA

and Mathematics

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FSA End-of-Course (EOC) assessments: 7th Grade Civics,

Algebra 1/Geometry



Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT): Grade 8

Science

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i-Ready Reading and Math Diagnostic Testing: 6th, 7th, &

Uniform Policy

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR LANYARD WITH SCHOOL ID.

ALL FACE COVERINGS MUST BE SOLID COLOR WITH NO WRITING OR DESIGNS

*SWEATER WITH A HOOD OF ANY SORT ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS.

GIRLS

•POLO Black or Grey w/ Somerset Warrior Logo

•PANT Black or Khaki Pant with Black or Brown belt

•DRESS UP White LS Oxford w/Logo and Black Skirt/or Uniform Pants

BOYS

•POLO Black or Grey w/ Somerset Warrior Logo

•PANT Black or Khaki Pant with Black or Brown belt

•DRESS UP White LS Oxford w/ Logo and Black Pants and Black Tie

WINTER WEAR

•Solid Black, White, or Red Sweater (NO HOODIE OF ANY KIND) with or without logo

•Black Sweatpants with Somerset on Leg (PE Only)

PE UNIFORMS

•Grey with Black Logo PE T-Shirt

•Black/Red Mesh Shorts with Somerset on Leg

SHOES 6-12

•Comfortable sneakers

**Please contact All Uniform Wearlocated at8180 Pembroke Pines Blvdto purchase uniforms. If you have any questions, please call (954) 885-5246.

Breakfast and Lunch

 We participate in the National School Lunch Program.  All money must be deposited online on our school's

website through schoolswallets.com. NO CASH PLEASE

 Prices and menu are on our website

www.somersetcentral.org.

 Breakfast = $2.50 Lunch = $3.50

Reduced Breakfast=$0.30 Reduced Lunch= $0.40

 Lunch pin number and student ID number will be

emailed by your child's homeroom teacher..

 Complete Free/Reduced Lunch Forms to benefit your

child and the school. Only one application per family.

 Last year's lunch eligibility is valid for 30 days or until a

new application is received. More information on lunch applications to follow.

Breakfast and Lunch

Pick-Up Schedule

B

REAKFAST

P

ICK

-U

P

: E

VERY

F

RIDAY

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6-12 1:30-2:30 PM

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A

LL ITEMS WILL BE COLD FOOD ITEMS AND YOU WILL PICK UP FOR THE WHOLE WEEK

.

L

UNCH

P

ICK

-U

P

S

CHEDULE

: M

ONDAY

, W

EDNESDAY

,

AND

F

RIDAY

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6-12 1:30-2:30 PM

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L

UNCH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED READY TO HEAT AND SERVE AT HOME

. H

EATING

INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE INCLUDED WITH EACH LUNCH

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OU WILL PICK UP FOR TWO DAYS AT A TIME

.

Attendance Policy

Please see Broward County School’s Policy 5.5 for more detailed information.

• Be on time to school ev ery day! You must report to ev ery class scheduled for the day on

time.

• The maximum number of days that a student may be absent without acceptable

documentation justifying the absence is 5.

• Unless acceptable documentation is presented/submitted, an accumulation of daily

absences (excused or unexcused), by tardiness, or early sign-outs that equals 5 days (30 hours) in a marking period or 10 days (60 hours) within two marking periods may establish a pattern of non-attendance.

• If the student exhibits a pattern of nonattendance, principals may request documentation

for subséquent absences. (F.S. 1003.24(4)) Non-attendance for instructional activ ities is established by tardiness, early-sign-outs, or absences for all or any part of the day.

Remote

Learning

Schedule

A and B Day Schedule

A DAY

B DAY

1st

Period

1st Period

3rd Period

2nd Period

5th Period

4th Period

7th Period

6th Period

ZOOM Guide for Families

 Log on 2-3 minutes before your meeting time

 Set up your student in a well-lit area away from noise and distraction  The ideal area is:

 a table & chair, facing away from telev isions/electronics

 a room separate from where family business is occurring (not in a busy kitchen or a

loud liv ing room)

 Make sure your student is wearing appropriate clothing and is comfortable.

 Minimize the need for breaks, and maximize learning time by having your child eat prior to the

meeting, sit with a cup of water to drink, and hav e them use the restroom beforehand.

 You are welcome to sit beside your child to support them. Help them, and their teacher, by

keeping your child seated, keeping the camera stabilized, and reminding them to follow directions. Please do not giv e them answers to questions or worry about their performance. They are here to learn and are not expected to answer ev erything correctly.

 If the connection is spotty, or in the ev ent of technical difficulties, please exit the meeting and

try to reload the page.

COURSE

INFORMATION

6th

COURSE

Middle School Fundamentals of Web & Software

Development

Remind code: 7g3f3c

Google Class Code: feb4znk

Materials required: A notebook, pens, pencils, access to a computer and the internet.

This course provides a foundational knowledge and skills for pursuing higher level programs of study in the information technology industry.

COURSE

GO WARRIORS!!

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unstoppable.

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