Florida VIP

Employment Practices
Bridgeway Academy ensures that our employment practices comply with anti-discrimination provisions. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status. We deliver a non-sectarian education and are not affiliated with any specific religious or political group.

Employment Eligibility
To be eligible for employment within the Florida VIP program, Bridgeway Academy, candidates must:

1. 1. Submit a completed employment application.
   2. Provide certified college transcripts for all degrees earned.
   3. Present copies of college diplomas for all degrees awarded.
   4. Hold a current and valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or Statement of Eligibility.
   5. Be eligible to work in the United States and provide original documentation sufficient for completion of the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
   6. Undergo drug testing at their own expense at a designated location and within a specified timeframe, with satisfactory results required for employment.
   7. Complete fingerprinting within a specified period, with fingerprint clearance required for employment.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Bridgeway Academy is dedicated to providing an equitable and supportive learning environment. We ensure that:

1. Equal Access: All students have access to a meaningful curriculum and educational opportunities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status.
2. Program Participation: Students have equal opportunities to participate in all programs and activities, with provisions for those with special needs or talents.
3. Respect and Responsibility: Students are expected to respect the rights of others and participate actively in their educational experience, completing assignments and engaging in the learning process.

Our commitment to these principles supports a respectful and productive educational environment, reinforcing our mission to provide quality education tailored to the needs of our community.

Student Responsibilities

At Bridgeway Academy, students are expected to:

• Engage Regularly: Consistently participate in course activities and assignments, making time in your schedule specifically for schoolwork.
• Attend and Participate: Attend all scheduled class sessions and actively participate in group discussions and meetings with instructors.
• Track Progress: Use the Bridgeway Learning Center Student Dashboard to monitor progress and seek help from your academic advisor or instructor as needed.
• Respect the Community: Exercise your rights thoughtfully, respecting the rights and responsibilities of others within the learning community.
• Complete Work: Diligently complete assignments and manage any make-up work, maintaining punctuality and preparedness for each session.

Parent Responsibilities

Parents are expected to:

• Support Attendance: Ensure your student attends all classes and completes all assignments.
• Support Engagement: Provide dedicated time and space for your student to work.
• Monitor Progress: Track your student’s progress through the Bridgeway Learning Center Parent Dashboard.
• Communicate Effectively: Address any concerns or needs with your personal advisor, teachers or administration.

Teacher Responsibilities

Teachers are responsible for the overall facilitation and management of assigned courses. This includes:

• Provide Grading and Feedback: Grade student work submissions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support Student Success: Provide remediation if/when needed for both content and foundational skills.
• Monitor Progress: Monitor progress and conduct proactive outreach to students who are falling behind.
• Regularly Scheduled Check-Ins: Active communication with students and parents, including at least monthly progress phone calls.

Teacher-Student Interaction

At Bridgeway Academy, advisors and virtual instructors may communicate with students in the following ways using our secure platforms:

• Virtual Conferences via Zoom
• Telephone
• Email
• Text Message

All interactions with students are logged in our SIS.

Teacher-Parent Interaction

At Bridgeway Academy, advisors and virtual instructors may communicate with parents in the following ways using our secure platforms:

• Virtual Conferences via Zoom
• Telephone
• Email
• Text Message

Parents may also view student progress and communicate with teachers, advisors, and customer support using the Bridgeway Learning Center Parent Portal.

Plagiarism is a significant violation of academic integrity and encompasses various forms of dishonesty, including quoting or paraphrasing without proper citation, misrepresenting sources, imitating the structure of others’ work, using another student’s work as one’s own, and employing paper-writing services. All these practices undermine the true essence of learning and intellectual growth.

Assessment Integrity is vital to maintaining trust and fairness in evaluating student performance. Practices such as copying from answer keys, using unauthorized materials, or altering assessments undermine the credibility of the evaluation process. Students are encouraged to seek guidance from advisors and instructors rather than resorting to dishonest means.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also guided by principles of integrity. While AI tools can aid in brainstorming and research, they must not replace the student’s own work or be used to generate content without proper citation. AI outputs must be critically reviewed and verified for accuracy and bias before inclusion in academic submissions. Any use of AI tools should be transparent and comply with Bridgeway’s policies to prevent misuse.

Consequences of Violations: Violating these principles of academic integrity may result in serious consequences, including academic penalties such as receiving a failing grade on an assignment or exam, academic probation, or other disciplinary actions. Such violations undermine the trust and fairness essential to the academic process and may impact a student’s academic record and future opportunities. Bridgeway Academy is dedicated to maintaining a culture of integrity and respect, ensuring that all academic endeavors reflect the students’ true abilities and contributions.

For the purposes of tracking on-going attendance and reporting truancy concerns, a student is considered enrolled and in full attendance for each month when a student either has two-way communication with a teacher or academic advisor to discuss the student’s progress OR meets the defined monthly course performance targets.

Definition of Satisfactory Progress
Students are required to follow the course pacing guides to maintain satisfactory progress in the program. Satisfactory progress evaluations and determinations will be made monthly by the student’s academic advisor. Interventions, which may include an evaluation of appropriate placement in the program, will be made with reference to the student’s history of attaining satisfactory progress. If a student does not complete satisfactory progress for three consecutive months, the student will be withdrawn from enrollment in the program.

• Information on instructional personnel is available here.
• Hours and availability of instructional personnel: 9:00am – 5:00pm EST
• Average student-teacher ratio and teacher loads are 29:1 for all core and elective courses at the middle and high school level. Teachers typically have a 5 class period load.
• Bridgeway Academy students score above average on both course completion rates and achievement scores.