Tiffanie Russell, Principal

Bell Academy Online Learning Handbook

Tiffanie Russell, Principal

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Table of Contents

Vision, Mission, and Values 3 Contact Information 4 Clever Login Information and Virtual Orientation 5 Online Learning Expectations 6-8 Special Services Plans 9-10 PBIS Plan for Virtual Students 11-12 Appendix A: Supply Lists 13-16 Appendix B: Online Learning Schedules 17-21 Appendix C: Universal Screening Schedule 21-24

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Vision:

To provide a quality education to every child, everyday that will develop a community of lifelong learners

Mission:

To empower every child to learn, inspire, and grow every day

Values:

● We believe students learn best when engaged in student-centered learning focused

on the MS CCRS.

● Every individual deserves an environment that is safe and nurturing in order to

improve and learn new skills.

● Every individual is unique and deserves respect.

● The school environment should foster a positive relationship between students,

parents, teachers, and the community.

● Every individual deserves the opportunity to be a healthy, productive, and active

member of our society.

● We believe students should demonstrate appropriate personal, interpersonal, and

competent skills and behaviors.

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Contact Information Office Hours

Monday-Friday 7:20am to 3:30pm Phone Number 662-843-4572

Mrs.Tiffanie Russell, Principal [email protected]

Mrs. Pernita Love, Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Ms. Kimberly Jones, Counselor [email protected]

Online Learning Instructors

Mrs.Emily Whalen, Pre-Kindergarten

[email protected]

Mrs. Kim Gorman, 4th Grade ELA/Social Studies [email protected]

Ms. Betty Shelly, 4th Grade Math/Science

[email protected]

Mr. Matthew Lambert, 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies [email protected]

Mrs. Jennifer Ramirez, 5th Grade Math/Science

[email protected]

Mrs. Sherri Grant, 6th Grade ELA/Social Studies [email protected]

Mrs. Elizabeth Stallworth, 6th Grade Math/Science

[email protected]

Technical Support Team Mrs. Tiffanie Russell

Mrs. Elizabeth Stallworth Mrs. Penni Morgan

Ms. Carolyn Washington

[email protected]

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Parent & Student Clever/Grade Results Login Information

Grade Results Parent Login Information

1. Go to https://www.graderesults.com/login 2. Select “Parent” 3. The login information is as follows:

Username: “students MSIS number-parent” (ex: 0012345687-parent) Passwork: “password1”

Clever Student Login Information

1. Go to the Bell Academy website and scroll down to the bottom to find “Helpful Sites” 2. Click on Clever 3. Enter your student 9-digit MSIS number for the username AND password 4. Click “login” 5. Once logged in, you will see your dashboard with apps such as, Grade Results, iReady,

Reading Plus, Stemscopes, etc. ALL OF THESE WILL BE USED FOR INSTRUCTION.

6. Click on the app (such as Grade Results) and enjoy learning!!

Virtual Orientation Virtual orientation will be held Thursday, August 27th at CCHS auditorium at the following times:

● PreK & Kindergarten 9:00am-9:30am ● 1st grade 10:00am-10:30am ● 2nd grade 11:00am-11:30am ● 3rd grade 12:00pm-12:30pm ● 4th grade 1:00pm-1:30pm ● 5th grade 2:00pm-2:30pm ● 6th grade 3:00pm-3:30pm

All parents are urged to bring the device that their student(s) will be using for virtual learning to the virtual orientation. Parents will be shown how to login to Clever using the website instead of the app. Parents will also be show the following:

● How to submit work ● How to chat ● How to view pre-recorded videos ● How to view LIVE videos ● How to check student grades (Grade Results & SAMs)

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https://www.graderesults.com/login

Online Learning Expectations Attendance

● Students must be online during Bell Academy school hours (7:45am - 2:45pm). Online instructional schedules can be found in Appendix B.

● Online learners will still get time in the schedule for special areas, lunch, and recess. The specific times for this are in the specific grade level schedule (Appendix B).

● Students who are not present online during attendance and throughout the lesson will be counted absent in SAMs. Students will need to provide an excuse to the office for any absences.

● Students who are absent will have ONE day for each day absent to make up work in order to receive full credit. (Per CSD policy )

Dress Code ● Students must be dressed appropriately (NO pajamas, NO hats, No shirts with

inappropriate advertisements or vulgar language, etc.). Students should follow the dress code guidelines set forth in the Cleveland School District Student Handbook.

Grading and Completion of Assignments

● Online students should have a consistent learning area within the home. The learning area should be free of distractions.

● Students are required to complete all assignments and submit them per the instructions given and by the due date. NO extensions will be given.

● The learning management system the district is using is Grade Results; however, teachers will be adding supplemental lessons and assignments for students to complete. Teachers will also be using other instructional forums for lesson delivery such as: Stemscopes, Reading Plus, iReady, etc.

● All assignments will be graded for correctness, except for homework assignments. However, homework must be completed because it will be reviewed each day.

● Grading will follow in accordance with the CSD grading policy. ● Grades will be taken from the following:

Minor Grades 55% Teachers will assign and grade a minimum of 10 minor grades per quarter. Minor grades include, but are not limited to, a variety of gradable items such as quizzes, lab work and daily grades. Major Grades 45% Teachers will give a minimum of 4 major grades per quarter. Major grades include assessments and projects. 2 major grades shall be entered prior to progress reports. Teachers will update their grades a minimum of once per week. Homework Homework will be given by teachers in grades K-12 a minimum of five (5) times per nine weeks (Can be given more than 5 times per nine weeks). All homework

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will be reviewed with students in a timely manner. Homework is intended for practice and should not be graded.

● Grading Scale: A (Excellent) 90-100 B (Above Average) 80-89 C (Average) 70-79 D (Below Average) 65-69 F (Failure) 64 and below

Code of Conduct ● Students must follow the Cleveland School District code of conduct, as laid out in the

student manual during the school day. For example, students will not be allowed to use cell phones during instructional time.

● Students cannot eat or drink during lessons with the exception of water. ● Students will be required to follow the behavior plan (PBIS) for Bell Academy during

each school day. State Testing/Universal Screening

● All testing must be completed at Bell Academy in a controlled environment. ● The universal screeners will be taken following a schedule to ensure the safety of our

students, faculty and staff. Please follow the schedule found in Appendix C for the beginning of the year assessments.

● In an effort to ensure the safety of all students, all protocols set forth in the Cleveland School District and Bell Academy Covid-19 plans will be strictly adhered to.

● Further information and schedules will be provided by the school testing coordinator. Teacher Expectations

● Post all lessons/assignments with appropriate due dates. ● Report daily attendance ● Monitor and respond to each student’s post/messages within 24 hours. ● Communicate and troubleshoot with students and families who are struggling with

participation. ● Develop ways to meet the individual needs of each student and develop plans for further

differentiation. ● Make contact with struggling students and their families. ● Use formative and summative assessments to drive instructional practices. ● Attend all training sessions needed to understand the learning platform and ensure

high-quality instruction for our students.

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Parent Expectations ● Develop a contingency plan in the event of malfunctioning devices and/or internet. ● Establish routines and expectations for your student(s). ● Emphasize the importance of full participation and engagement. ● Take an active role in helping your student(s) with their learning. ● Define the physical space for your student’s study. ● Check school communication sites and also communicate with the school as needed. ● Communicate proactively with your teachers if you need additional support or cannot

meet deadlines. ● Act quickly to get help from the Bell Academy Technical Support Team when

encountering difficulties.

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Special Services Plan

Plan for Inclusion Students The inclusion teachers, Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Jones, will provide the IEP to the online teacher. The inclusion teacher will assist the online teacher with differentiating reading, language arts and math during the planning of instruction. They will be available during their office hours to meet with students and parents virtually to discuss student progress.

Contact Information [email protected] (3rd - 6th grade)

[email protected] (pre-K - 2nd grade)

Plan for RTI (Response to Intervention) All interventions are online and will be monitored closely. All interventions are mandatory and must be completed in addition to regular classroom assignments. Interventions must be completed Monday-Friday as prescribed by the classroom teacher and RTI team. The teacher will designate additional lessons, assign additional activities, and/or determine additional minutes needed for reading and/or math interventions. Interventions will be assigned on iReady based on results from the iReady diagnostic test. The parent will receive detailed instructions on how to assign their student. The parent should be certain the details of the plan are implemented as prescribed. Parents will receive updated details regarding interventions after each monthing RTI meeting. The student will complete interventions each day. The time spect online for interventions will be recorded each day. Student academic progress for online lessons will be recorded each day. The teacher will check and document the student’s practice time each day. The teacher will record progress monitoring at least once per week. The teacher will monitor weekly progress and provide instructional support to selected students each week by differentiating assignments and/or through individualized videos, etc. The teacher will discuss students progress with the RTI team monthly and adjust interventions accordingly.

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Plan for Speech Students The speech pathologist will provide the IEP to the online teacher. The teacher will differentiate as needed. Any speech activities and/or videos will be completed at the end of each day after instruction.

Contact Information [email protected]

Plan for Gifted Instruction Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Hardy will provide plans for gifted instruction once school begins.

Contact Information [email protected]

[email protected]

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PBIS Plan for Virtual Learning

Mission Working together with parents and the community, we (Bell academy faculty & staff) will

promote a safe, respectful and responsible environment in which all students can learn and all teachers can teach through use of positive behavior support incentives.

All students attending Bell Academy, whether traditionally or virtually, are expected to uphold the rules and display positive behavior. Because we take pride in positivity, we want to be sure

that all students are showing respect, safety and responsibility at all times. In doing so, students will be able to earn PBIS incentives remotely as well.

Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions

PBIS is not a curriculum, intervention or practice, but is a school-wide decision-making framework that guides selections, integration and implementation of the best evidence-based academic and behavioral practices for improving important academic and behavior outcomes for all students. As we move through this decision making framework, we create, adjust or integrate behavioral systems designed to support faculty/staff, students and families. Simply this decision-making framework is intended to teach appropriate behaviors and decrease inappropriate actions.

ClassDojo Points

Students are able to earn points on ClassDojo for exemplifying appropriate behavior during the instructional day. Teachers will give, and take away, points for their classes appropriately. Students are able to “cash” in their points for rewards as set forth by each teacher. The goal is to recognize students for their behavior.

To view your student’s behavior performance, you must sign up for your student’s ClassDojo account. With this account, you will be able to login and see your student’s behavior rewards daily.

Students will earn points for (but not limited to):

● Doing homework ● Class participation ● Being respectful ● Being responsible ● Being safe ● Completing assignments on time ● dressed appropriately

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● Using technology appropriately ● Listening ● Following directions ● On task/getting all you instructional minutes

Discipline and Corrective Actions

● After a violation of the behavior plan/code of conduct found in the student handbook, the teacher will complete and submit a student discipline referral form to the principal.

● The principal will notify the student and parent that the student has been referred to the office for disciplinary action.

● The principal will determine what, if any, disciplinary action must be taken. A violation of the Bell Academy student code of conduct will result in a disciplinary action and may result in corrective action as determined by the Cleveland School District 2020-2021 student handbook.

Note: Virtual school is governed by the school board and district behavior policies and violations will be met with the appropriate consequence as outlined in policy.

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Supply Lists Appendix A

All online students will need access to a device with a camera and microphone, a quiet place to work, access to printing capabilities, printer ink, paper, and

Internet access.

Pre-Kindergarten Mrs. Whalen

Mrs. Whalen will supply the following supplies. The supplies will be available for pick up on August 27, 2020 during the virtual parent orientation.

Dry Erase Board

Elementary Handwriting Paper Round Counters

Parents are asked to provide the items listed below.

Online Device with Speaker and Camera

Quiet Space for Working Crayons Markers Pencils

Safety Scissors Play Dough (Pack of 3 Colors)

Construction Paper (Variety Pack) Dry Erase Markers (Pack of 3)

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4th Grade

ELA/Social Studies Mrs. Gorman

Math/Science Ms. Shelly

Pencils

Loose Leaf Paper

1in Binder

Highlighters

Students will also need a copy of the books listed below.

1. Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

2. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry 3. The Watsons Go to Birmingham by

Christopher Paul Curtis 4. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate

Dicamillo

Pencils

Loose Leaf Paper

Highlighters

Glue Sticks

Scissors

Markers

Index Cards

Colored Pencils

Ruler

3 Prong Folder (Science Fair)

1 ½ Inch Binder (Math)

1 ½ inch Binder (Science)

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5th Grade

ELA/Social Studies Mr. Lambert

Math/Science Mrs. Ramirez

Pencils

Loose Leaf Paper

Highlighters


● Among the Hidden ● Among the Imposters ● Prisoner B-3087 ● Hatchett

Pencils

Loose Leaf Paper

Highlighters

Glue Sticks

Scissors

Markers

Index Cards

Colored Pencils

Ruler

3 Prong Folder (Science Fair)



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6th Grade

ELA/Social Studies Mrs. Grant

Math/Science Mrs. Stallworth

Pencils

Loose Leaf Paper

Highlighters

3 ring 1 ½ inch binder


● Surviving Hitler (1st Nine Weeks) ● The Outsiders (2nd Nine Weeks) ● One Crazy Summer (3rd Nine

Weeks) ● Restart. (4th Nine Weeks)

Pencils

Loose Leaf Paper

Highlighters

Glue Sticks

Scissors

Markers

Index Cards

Colored Pencils

Ruler

Black 3 Prong Folder (Science Fair)



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Online Instruction Daily Schedules Appendix B

Pre-Kindergarten (Mrs. Whalen)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:45-7:55 Log In/ Attendance

Log In/ Attendance

Log In/ Attendance

Log In/ Attendance

Log In/ Attendance

7:55-8:45 Watch pre-recorded videos for

instruction in Grade Results

Watch pre-recorded videos for








8:50-9:40 Special Area: PE

Move to Learn Video, Jack

Hartman Video

Special Area: PE


Hartman Video

Special Area: PE


Hartman Video

Special Area: PE


Hartman Video

Special Area: PE


Hartman Video

9:40-9:55 Recess/ Restroom Break

Recess/ Restroom Break




9:55-10:50 Instruction in Grade Results

with Mrs. Whalen

Instruction in Grade Results

with Mrs. Whalen


with Mrs. Whalen


with Mrs. Whalen


with Mrs. Whalen

10:50-11:00 Restroom Break Restroom Break Restroom Break Restroom Break Restroom Break

11;00-11:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

11:30-11:50 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess

11:50-12:30 Nap/Quiet Time Nap/Quiet Time Nap/Quiet Time Nap/Quiet Time Nap/Quiet Time

12:30-12:40 Restroom Break Restroom Break Restroom Break Restroom Break Restroom Break

12:40-1:30 Complete materials provided by the teacher in Grade Results, manipulative packet, or art.

Complete materials provided by the teacher in Grade Results, manipulative packet, or art.




1:30-2:20 Reading Eggs/Math Seeds

Reading Eggs/Math Seeds




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4th Grade Online Instructional Schedule - Ms. Shelly and Mrs. Gorman

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:50-8:15 (25mins)

Attendance /Interventions

Attendance /Interventions Attendance /Interventions


8:15-9:45 (90 min)

Math 8:15-8:35 Online instruction with teacher 8:35-9:35 Assignments on grade results/

Math 8:15-8:35 Online instruction with teacher 8:35-9:35 Assignments on grade results




9:45-10:30 (45 min.)

P.E.- Move to Learn Video or Coach Aycock Video

Library- iReady Reading login on Clever




10:30-11:00 30 min.)

Science Grade Results Assignments





11:00-11:20 (20min.)

Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess

11:20-11:40 (20min.)

Interventions Interventions Interventions Interventions Interventions

11:40-:12:00 (20 min.)

ELA 11:40-12:00 Online instruction with teacher assignments on Grade Results/Reading Plus





12:00-12:30 (30 min.)

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12:30-1:45 (70 min.)

ELA Assignments on Grade Results/Reading Plus





1:45 - 2:15 (30 min.)

Social Studies Online Grade Results assignments





2:15 - 2:45 (30 Minutes)

iReady Math/ELA login on Clever





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5th Grade Schedule Online Instructional Schedule-Mr.Lambert and Mrs. Ramirez

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:50-8:15 (25mins)

Attendance /Interventions Attendance /Interventions Attendance /Interventions


8:15-9:45 (90 min)






9:45-10:30 (45 min.)






10:30-11:15 45 min.)





Science Grade Results Assignments.

11:15 -11:45 (30 min.)

Interventions Interventions Interventions Interventions Interventions

11:45 - 12:30 (45 min.)

ELA 11:45 -12:00 Online instruction with teacher; 12:00 - 12:30 assignments on Grade Results/Reading Plus





12:30 -1:00 (30 min.)


1:00 - 1:40 (40 min.)






1:40 - 2:00 (20 min.)


2:00 - 2:30 (30 min)






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6th Grade Online Instructional Schedule- Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Stallworth TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

7:50-8:15 (25mins)

Attendance and Reading Plus (login in Clever)/Grammar (on grade results

Attendance and iReady Math- login on Clever


Attendance and iReady Math- login on Clever


8:15-9:45 (90mins)

ELA 7:45-8:15 Reading Interventions Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results

MATH 8:15-8:35 Interventions Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results




9:45-10:30 (45mins)

SOCIAL STUDIES Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results

SCIENCE Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade re sults


SCIENCE Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results


10:30-11:45 (75mins)






11:45-12:30 (45mins)

P.E.- Move to Learn Video


Library-iReady Reading login on Clever

Life Skills Training- on Grade Results

P.E.- Move to Learn Video

12:30-1:00 (30mins)


1:00-1:15 (15mins)

MATH Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results

ELA Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results


ELA Online instruction with teacher and assignments on grade results


1:15-2:00 (45mins)






2:00-2:20 (20mins)


2:20-2:45 (25mins)

iReady Math login on Clever

Reading Plus (login in Clever)/Grammar (on grade results


Reading Plus (login in Clever)/Grammar (on grade results


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Appendix C:

Universal Screening Schedule

for Virtual Students

iReady Diagnostic

(Kindergarten – 6 th Grades) September 1 – 30, 2020

Test Administrator

Room Test Dates/Times

Washington 103 ELA iReady September 2 nd

10:00 a.m.

Washington 103 Math iReady September 3rd

10:00 a.m.

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) Pretest

(PreK & K) August 3 - October 2, 2020

Test Administrator

Proctor(s) Room Test Dates/Times

Aycock Washington 1 Pre K September 21

9:00 a.m.

Aycock Washington 1 K September 21

10:00 a.m.

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Brigance (PreK) September 23 - 30, 2020

Test Administrator Room Date

Whalen Cafeteria September 28 - 29

iReady Diagnostic

(Kindergarten – 6 th Grades) September 1 – 30, 2020

Room Teacher Test Dates/Times

6 th grade (17) Cafeteria Morgan ELA iReady September 2 nd

8:00 a.m.

1 st grade (11) 15 Duke ELA iReady September 2 nd

8:00 a.m.

2 nd grade (10) 14 Aycock ELA iReady September 2 nd

8:00 a.m.

3 rd grade (9) 103 Washington ELA iReady September 2 nd

8:00 a.m.

4 th grade (17) Cafeteria Morgan ELA iReady September 2 nd

10:00 a.m.

5 th grade (8) 15 Duke ELA iReady September 2 nd

10:00 a.m.

5 th grade (7) 14 Aycock ELA iReady September 2 nd

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10:00 a.m.

Kindergarten (5)

103 Washington ELA iReady September 2 nd

10:00 a.m.

6 th grade (17) Cafeteria Morgan Math iReady September 3 rd

8:00 a.m.

1 st grade (11) 15 Duke Math iReady September 3 rd

8:00 a.m.

2 nd grade (10) 14 Aycock Math iReady September 3 rd

8:00 a.m.

3 rd grade (9) 103 Washington Math iReady September 3 rd

8:00 a.m.

4 th grade (17) Cafeteria Morgan Math iReady September 3 rd

10:00 a.m.

5 th grade (8) 15 Duke Math iReady September 3 rd

10:00 a.m.

5 th grade (7) 14 Aycock Math iReady September 3 rd

10:00 a.m.

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Kindergarten (5)

103 Washington Math iReady September 3 rd

10:00 a.m.

Make Up Testing

Cafeteria Morgan Make Up September 4 th

8:00 a.m.

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