Messages from La Directora
Welcome Back to School 2024-2025
We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year! This is our first year as the official Bridge Academy; an alternative school of choice for students new to the United States, replacing the Bridge program that was part of Peninsula High School. This year’s graduates will be the first graduating class of The Bridge Academy. This school year will start on August 14 at 8:30 am. Students can pick up their class schedules and school materials on Thursday, August 13 between the hours of 9:00 am -12:00 pm. New students to Bridge will be invited to a student orientation on August 13 from 8:30-9:30 am. If students do not come for their schedules on August 13, they can pick them up before school on the 14th.
The first few days of school will be preparing students for success in their classes. They will have opportunities to organize their materials, learn how to access their courses online, demonstrate their English skills, and build community with the staff and their classmates. This year, all students will have a tutorial period in addition to their classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This time will be spent in the same small groups; one day dedicated to learning a specific skill or lesson and one day focused on practicing their English skills and making up any work or exams they may have missed during an absence. Student groups for tutorial time will change each trimester.
A packet including the below will be mailed to you the first week of August:
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Our school expectations
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Our school year calendar
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Our calendar of special events
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Our bell schedule
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Consent forms for our wellness team
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A field trip form
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Information about uniforms for physical education
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Information about our Bridge community fund
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An emergency contact form
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An introduction to our Bridge staff and our contact information
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Information about how to apply for free/reduced lunch
We are planning for an incredible school year and look forward to partnering with us to support your students’ success. If you have any questions or need any additional information about our school or the progress of your student, please contact us or stop by our office on the Adult School campus in room 28. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Sincerely,
Samia Shoman
Principal, The Bridge Academy