MYP YEAR 2 & 3

Pembroke Pines K-8 Campus

PARENT ORIENTATION

First Day of School

8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Lunch Time

Franklin From Afar

Franklin Academy will begin

the 2020-2021 school year

via remote live instruction.

School Hours

Wednesday

August, 19, 2020

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Sample Block ScheduleMYP YEAR 2 & 3 | GRADE 7 & 8

MYP Block Bell Schedule - Day A

Time Class

8:00 - 9:15 am Period 1A | Homeroom: Science

9:30 - 10:45 am Period 2: Physical Education

11:00 - 11:30 am Lunch

11:45 - 1:00 pm Period 3: Language and Literature

1:15 - 2:45 pm Period 4: Art

MYP Block Bell Schedule - Day B

Time Class

8:00 - 9:15 am Period 1B | Homeroom: Study Hall

9:30 - 10:45 am Period 2: Mathematics

11:00 - 11:30 am Lunch

11:45 - 1:00 pm Period 3: Language Acquisition

1:15 - 2:45 pm Period 4: Individuals and Societies

✓ Each grade level will have the same daily schedule.

✓ This schedule is a SAMPLE ONLY.

✓ Specific schedules will be published at a later date.

No Elective

Choices are

Available

Instructional Resources✓ Brain Pop

✓ Discovery Education

✓ ConnectEd

✓ Flocabulary

✓ i-Ready

✓ My HRW

✓ Nearpod

✓ STEMscopes

✓ Study Island

✓ USA Test Prep

Curriculum and Special Programs

Standards-Based Instruction

State-Approved Textbooks

Certified Professional Educators

Data and Progress Monitoring

Differentiated Instructional Model

Formative and Summative Assessments

Homework Policy – “No Homework”

Gifted / Enrichment Services

ESE and ESOL Services

Curriculum & Instruction

Data-Driven

Special Programs

MYP Materials and Supplies

A schedule will be published with specific dates and times for

pick-up of student curriculum materials, including workbooks,

manipulatives and other consumable items, as needed.

Updated supply lists are published on the school’s website

and were sent via email to all families.

Students are required to have headsets to promote an optimal

level of interaction during distance learning.

Curriculum Curbside Pick-Up

Supply Lists

Headphones | Headsets

Special Updates

Daily attendance will be taken by the teacher for each class

period. Students will be marked tardy after 8:00 a.m.

All compulsory attendance laws are in full effect.

iUniforms | www.iuniforms.com

Mandatory Uniform Top | PE Uniform Recommended

Dress Code Enforced

During distance learning, transportation is not necessary.

Transportation may not be feasible during Phase 2 if social

distancing guidelines prevent full capacity seating

Attendance

Uniform Requirements

Transportation

Technology DevicesFRANKLIN FROM AFAR

Device Specifications

Desktops and laptops with integrated cameras are

recommended over tablets as some instructional

programs will not operate on a tablet.

How Do I Rent a Device?

Did You Complete the Technology Survey?

A schedule for pick-up of school-issued rental

devices will be published during the week of

August 10th. Priority will be given to families

with documented financial needs.

Rental Agreements

Parents will be required to sign a rental

agreement if borrowing a device from school.

Rental Devices

The school-issued device may be an all-in-one

desktop (w/ keyboard and mouse) or a laptop.

School LunchLUNCH PROVIDER: SLA MANAGEMENT

Pick-Up Service / Drive-Through Only• Available Monday and Wednesday only

• Monday: 6 meals (3 breakfast/3 lunch)

• Wednesday: 4 meals (2 breakfast/2 lunch)

Pick-Up TimesTo Be Determined

Pick-Up LocationsMeals may be picked at any Franklin Academy

campus. At Pembroke Pines K-8, distribution will

take place on the west side of the building under

the covered awning.

Identification Placards• Color-coded placards with student’s full

name and lunch ID number must be

displayed on the vehicle dashboard.

• If school-issued placard is not displayed

and lunch number is unknown, parent must

have a photo ID.

Parent Communication✓ Email

✓ Google Classroom

✓ School Website

✓ School Newsletters

✓ SwiftReach

✓ Monthly Parent Calendars

✓ Parent Conferences

✓ Parent Workshops

✓ PowerSchool

Quiet Environment

Easy access to technology

device/charger/headphones.

Have school books and

supplies easily accessible at

all times. Set up an area for

supplies (pencils, notebooks)

Daily Schedule

Designated Space

Choose a designated learning

space that allows your child to

feel a sense of ownership

when they sit down to learn

(i.e. nook in corner of room,

wide hallway, etc.).

Materials & Supplies

Minimize distractions by

making sure all games and

activities are tucked away

during learning hours. Check

for good lighting and ensure

that furniture is comfortable.

Having a daily schedule will

help with morning, school day,

and after school routines.

Parent Tips for Success at Home

Franklin From Afar… Now What?!By Thursday, 8/13/2020, you should receive:

An email from your child’s homeroom teacher with the following information:

• ZOOM meeting link for Meet & Greet

• Google Classroom Codes

An email via SwiftReach with the following:

• Clever access credentials

• Credentials for returning students are the same

Before first day of school, parents should:

• Login to Clever (using credentials sent via Swift)

• Login to Google Classroom

• Add class codes in Google Classroom using the codes emailed by teachers

First day of school:

• Login to Clever

• Click on Google Classroom

• Click on Google Meet Link

• We’ll take it from here…

SAVE THE DATE! ⬧ MEET & GREET

AUGUST

YEAR 2: 1:15-1:45 PM

YEAR 3: 2:00-2:30 PM

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—Jane D. Hull

“ AT THE END OF THE DAY, THE

MOST OVERWHELMING KEY TO A

CHILD’S SUCCESS, IS THE POSITIVE

INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS. ’’“