From the Eagle's Nest
Doral Academy Charter School
Parent Teacher Committe
At Doral Academy, we value family involvement. Please complete the survey below to let us know your engagement interest. The survey will be closing on Monday, 8/29. More information will be shared once the survey data has been analyzed.
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A special thank you to all of the families that have donated snacks and refreshments for our staff pantry. I will be stocking the shelves in our teacher's lounge this afternoon and will share pictures via social media.
Open House
- Our first session is scheduled on Tuesday, September 20th for students in PreK and Kindergarten.
- Our second session is scheduled on Wednesday, September 21st for students in First - Third grades.
- Our final session is scheduled on Thursday, September 22nd for students in Fourth - Sixth grades.
All families are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn more about all the great things going on at Doral Academy!
School Uniforms
If you are in need of financial assistance to purchase school uniforms or school supplies, please contact Ms. Espinoza at uespinoza@doralacademytx.com.
Starting in September, students may begin wear jeans on Fridays only. Solid color jeans with no rips or tears are allowed. We are currently designing class spirit t-shirts and each homeroom teacher will share details once finalized, including making payments on our online store (not live yet). The cost for each shirt is $15.
Curriculum and Technology Update
Phonics- K-3 Reading Horizons
Reading and Language Arts K-6 - McGraw Hill, Reading Wonders
Math K-5 - HMH, Go Math
Science K-6 - StemScopes 2.0
Social Studies - Studies Weekly
PE- Quaver PE
Music - Quaver Music
Spanish - Sonrisas Curriculum
Our IT Director, Mr. Espinoza will be sending steps for families to access their student's Clever and Colegia portals. Both systems are SSO's (single-sign ons) and will conveniently allow access to digital curriculums, including I-Ready. Please conntact respinoza@doralcademytx.com for IT related questions.
I-Ready Diagnostic (Assessment Period One)
It is important that all students are present everyday at school. Please support Doral Academy in keeping the number of make-up tests given to a minimum, please make sure your child is early to school and prepared to do their best. Thank you for your support in this important matter and we look forward to celebrating your child's success!
Safety Update
Doral Academy has determined that it is important to introduce a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. Anonymous Alerts® allows students or parents to quickly, easily, and anonymously report urgent information to school officials across all of our school campuses. The system encourages students, parents and staff to confidentially report bullying, cyber-bullying, and other sensitive topics through private messages to our administration. Doral Academy does not support, encourage or tolerate any behavior that prevents any student from reaching their full potential.
We also believe that the best way to address problems that our students face in school is personal contact with a teacher, school administrator, psychologist or counselor and we strongly encourage and fully support that continued practice. However, we do know that sometimes there is a concern that a student or parent may want to communicate anonymously.
How do I place an incident report from Internet connected computers/tablets?
1) Go to https://tips.anonymousalerts.com/doralacademy from any Internet connected device.
2) Click on the web button called “Anonymous Alerts”. Fill out your incident report.
How do I place a report from an iPhone or Android phone?
1) From the iPhone Store, download the free app by searching for “Anonymous Alerts”. If you have an Android phone, go to the Play Store, search for “Anonymous Alerts” and download.
a. After downloading the app, click on it, enter activation code doralacademy
The mobile apps and Web-based reporting system provides secure 1-way or 2-way encrypted messages, increasing the flow of important information to school officials. Message topics for submission may include bullying, cyber-bullying, family difficulties, self-harm/cutting, drug and alcohol abuse, student depression, sexual harassment, gang related issues or strange/abnormal student behavior.
All reports remain completely anonymous, although submitters have the option to reveal their identity if they prefer to have a person-to-person discussion. The program is monitored from 7AM until 5PM, and should only be used for serious and urgent matters. Indeed, if something disturbing or life threatening occurs at other times, it is imperative to call 911.
We feel that we have a responsibility to offer this tool to our community in order to protect the safety of our students, providing avenues for confidential disclosure when there is something serious that is troubling them. At Doral Academy, our goal is to enhance the student’s learning experience and limit any roadblocks to a student’s success, giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
Keep up to date with Anonymous Alerts by following them on their social media platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram
Anti-Bullying Presentations
Doral Academy is a bully-free school and we will do everything necessary to keep all of our students safe. Our Eagles will be invited to join the pledge to help maintain a bully-free school.
PickmyKid Dismissal App
Steps to follow:
- Designate default pick up option, and alternate pick up choices for each day
- Delegate alternate pick up adults, if necessary
- Changes to dismissal must be designated on the app prior to 2:30 each day
- Once on site, announce your arrival when you see the sign at the back of the traffic queue (this is a new procedure - goal is to have students readily available for families)
- Car Line 1 is designated for any vehicle pickup up a child in Pre-K through 1st grade
- This includes vehicles with siblings in older grades
- Car Line 2 is designated for any vehicle picking up children in 2nd through 6th grade
Attendance, Absences, and Tardies
Attendance, Absences & Tardiness
Breakfast (7:30 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.)
Drop Off (7:30 a.m. - 7:59 a.m.)
Classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his or her education and to benefit from teacher-supervised activities, to build each day’s learning on that of the previous day, and to grow as an individual. Absences & regular tardiness from class will affect a student’s ability to succeed in class; therefore, students and parents should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences
Absences & Tardiness
When a student must be absent from school, parents are asked to call the campus each day the student will be absent. Upon returning to school, the student must bring a note, signed by the parent, or a medical excuse signed and dated by a provider that describes the reason for the absence. If a note is not received within two school days of the absence, the absence may be recorded as unexcused.
Doral Academy recognizes two kinds of absences: excused and unexcused. Students and parents should refer to the school handbook below for guidance regarding absences & tardiness.
Have you registered for Goodside Health services?
Goodside Health (“GSH”) has partnered with us at Doral to bring SchoolMed on-demand telehealth services! Through our partnership, your child can be assessed, diagnosed, and treated for a range of conditions that may include, but are not limited to: strep, flu, sore throat, headache, skin rash, pink eye, upset stomach, the common cold, and others as appropriate. The list of approved medications that may be administered during a SchoolMed visit, inlcudes:
1) Acetaminophen 2) Ibuprofen 3) Ondansetron 4) Diphenhydramine 5) Calcium carbonate antacid
Cafe Corner
Alternate Meal/Charge Policy:
Students may periodically forget or lose lunch money. The principal may allow the students to pay later. In these cases, the principal assumes the responsibility for the following:
- Authorizing the family or student to make a deferred payment
- Collecting monies due
Once a student has been served a lunch, payment issues are to be resolved through the school directly with the parents or guardians.
Negative Account Balances
Students may accrue a negative balance of up to $10.00 for meals on their food service account.
Alternate Meal Policy
The Food Service Coordinator shall determine the alternate meal items to be served. Please contact jdesousa@doralacademytx.com if you have any questions.
The Food Service Coordinator will provide the Student’s Balance Report to the Principal’s office twice a week. Students, who have a negative balance of up to $10.00 will be given an alternate meal prior to entering the serving line. The Food Service Coordinator will print student notes, on a weekly basis, indicating the negative balance of reduced and paid eligibility students to be sent home. The Cafeteria Manager or designee will provide these students with the alternate meal in a way that respects and protects them from undue embarrassment and stigma. The student will continue receiving the alternate meal until the balance is brought up-to-date.
Home contact will be made to households of students with negative balances to address unpaid meal charges effective, August 29th. A variety of strategies for collecting debts will be used, including sending requests to parents for repayment via phone, email and letters. The cafeteria will work with school officials to enforce repayment. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Early Release!!!
Please make arrangements to pick your student up at 12 noon. Also, there will be no school on Labor Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022.
Friday, Sep 2, 2022, 12:00 PM
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Activities Corner
- Club Rush will be taking place the week of September 19th. Families will have an opportunity to see available clubs and organzations during Open House.
- Upcoming events are listed below. Our school activities coordinators will be sharing more details as they become available.
- Harvest Festival - Save the Date! Saturday, Nov. 12th 10 am - 3 pm
Please contact Ms. Algeo at malgeo@doralacademytx.com for activities PK - 2 and Ms. Meyer at tmeyer@doralacademytx.com for activities in grades 3-6.
September
9/9 Grandparents Day
9/15-10/15 Hispanic Heritage Month
9/19 -9/22 Open House
October (Mental Health Awareness Month)
10/1-10/31 Breast Cancer Awareness (wear pink every Friday)
10/19 Unity Day/Stop Bullying
10/23-10/31 Red Ribbon Week
10/31 Trunk-o-Treat (PK - 2 only)
Mrs. DeSousa, Superintendent/Principal
Email: jdesousa@doralacademytx.com
Website: doralacademytx.com
Location: 1333 Fire Cracker Drive, Buda, TX, USA
Phone: 5128675054