Welcome class of 2021!! Academy for Communication, Art + Design Student/Parent Orientation Night
Introduction of Teacher Team and Guidance Ms. Kelly – Academy Director Mrs. Spence – Academy Guidance Counselor Mrs. Connor – Academy 9 th Grade English Honors Mr. Vincent Academy 9 th Grade World History Honors Mr. Peregrina – 9 th Grade Digital Media Design I
We are a family: • The academy is a small family within the larger school • We have 54 students in our 9 th grade class • Students roll up with each other each year • You will have 53 brothers and sisters by senior year • Some teachers teach multiple grades levels so academy students get the same teachers twice • Ms. Spence is the academy counselor so she will get to know you and your family very well. • She will be able to meet with you to help you with scheduling, issues with grades or if you are struggling in school.
Grading Policy: • Grading Policy – • Maintain a 2.0 overall and a “C” in all academy classes. • If a student falls below the requirements: • Academic Contract for Success • Required weekly tutoring: Ø Every Monday/Tuesday/Thursday Ø Ms. Kelly’s room from 3:30 to 4:30
Field Trips: • Students must receive approval from all their teachers • Students must be in good standing in all classes – Students failing classes will not be permitted to attend • Code of ethics will be followed, violations will result in disciplinary action upon return to campus • If a student misses the field trip, a makeup assignment will be required • Some field trips will requires fees for bussing and cost of event attending • Academy shirt or professional dress will be required. Students will be informed which attire to wear for each event. • Parents must sign field trip permission slips even if the student is 18 years old • All academy students are REQUIRED to attend all field trips
Behavior Policy: • Behavior Policy – • Any referral to the Dean’s office is reported to Ms. Kelly. • Referrals resulting in a warning or detention, a meeting will be conducted with student and Ms. Kelly. • If the referral results in an expulsion from school, the student will not be permitted to return to the academy upon return to the school from an alternative learning environment. • Upon return to school, student will be placed in all non-academy classes.
Cords for Graduation from ACAD: Students must meet 3 of the 5 following requirements: • Maintain a 2.0 GPA over the four years in all Academy classes • Obtain certification in at least one Software Application in Adobe Program • Attend all three required evening events unless excused by the Director • Earn 100 hours of Community Service over the four years (towards Bright Futures) • No discipline referrals
Dress Code Policies: • Professionally dress the first Tuesday of each month • Students will be required to dress like they are going on a professional job interview not to a dance or party • ACADEMY SHIRT all additional Tuesdays in the month • For a Grade in all Academy classes • Must be worn all 7 periods. • Four infractions will results in being placed on a contract. • Additional shirts may be purchased.
Community Service Requirements • 15 hours of community service hours per semester. • Completed hours are turned in to guidance to Mrs. Spence. • Keep a copy of all hours • 100 hours need to be earned by end of senior year
Fundraisers • Since we are an In-house academy, all the money we earn is from Fundraising • Ink Cartridges, old cell phones and cameras. Bring them in to Ms. Kelly’s room and help us earn money for our program • Silent Auction Baskets at Pot Luck • Golf Outing – Our biggest fundraiser for the year • Need golfers • Sponsorships • Goodie Bag Items • Donations
Required Academy Night-time and Summer Events • Freshmen Meet and Greet – One day the week before school begins • Parent Orientation Night – Fall of 2017 to go over paperwork • Pot Luck – December 2017 – Celebrate our semester successes • End-of-Year Banquet and Senior Graduation Ceremony – End of April/Beginning of May 2018 – optional attendance here for 9 th and 10 th graders • Meet & Greet, Orientation and Pot Luck are required events for all academy freshmen students
Parent Involvement- How can you help? We love for parents to stay involved during high school years Pot Luck – Set up and break down Field Trips Chaperones Career Shadowing at your office Guest Speaker Golf Fundraising Committee Golf Outing Academy Advisory Board CTE Certification Testing Proctor Helpers
When to contact Ms. Kelly’s &when to contact Mrs. Spence? Contact Ms. Kelly when you have…. Contact Ms. Spence when you have…. Classroom Issues Class Schedules Behavioral or Discipline Issues Drop/Add classes Tutoring Requests Duel Enrollment Community Service Opportunities & Hrs Earned Transcript Requests Golf Outing and Golf Committee GPA Requirements Field Trips and Academy Events Meeting Graduation Requirements Academy Contracts and Academy Policies FLVS Classes Parent Volunteer Status Colleges and Entrance Requirements Teacher Concerns Excessive Absences Wanting to Drop the Academy Social/Emotional Concerns
Mrs. Spence will give on overview of schedules and guidance concerns Summer!! What can you do??
Guidance – Mrs. Spence Career Research – FLVS.net Very easy to sign up, .5 credit 050#student number If taken in school, you will have to take Service Learning class for the other semester Driver’s Ed – Great class to take online Spanish 3 – another great way to differentiate yourself Check the VHS website and sign up for Edline emails
Guidance Tools
Contact Information for Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Spence: If you need to contact us: please call the school at 321-632-1770 and ask for us Or Email the Academy Director at: kelly.barbara@brevardschools.org Academy Guidance Counselor at: spence.Sandra@brevardschools.org
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Thank you for being part of our family Please make sure you fill out the paperwork you were given at the door and drop it off in the basket when you leave along with your commitment letter that was mailed to you. Thank you all for coming.
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