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DIRECTOR'S
BRADLEY COUNT SCHOOLS
AUGUST 2019 VIEW
BACK TO CELEBRATING
SCHOOL
OUR REWARD
SCHOOLS
Another exciting year begins
in Bradley County Schools
DIRECTOR'S VIEW
CONTENTS
NO SODA SEPTEMBER - Coordinated School Health and your Healthy School Team Leaders are
partnering with Healthier TN and the Bradley County Health Department to promote NO SODA
SEPTEMBER. We are encouraging all students and staff to participate in support of helping to
create a healthier lifestyle and a healthier environment within our schools. Join Tabitha and
Karen as we accept the challenge!
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Clever is Clever Indeed
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Save the date - Math Meet
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Bradley County Schools Nutrition
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Reward Schools
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Career and Technical Education
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Partnerships in Industry & Education -
PIE Center Update
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Grant Update - BCU University
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Educating Students Beyond the
Classroom
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Coordinated School Health Connecting
Health and Academics
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School Safety and Security
New teachers learning about student-led
conferences. Thank you Ms. Anziano and
students!
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CLEVER IS CLEVER INDEED
BCS Technology Department launches the Clever Portal To date: Bradley
County Schools
students and
teachers have
signed in almost
80,000 times to
the Clever Portal
to access online
curriculum and
content.
Bradley County Schools teacher accounts; however, an identifiable app when they sign into
Instructional Technology logging in and remembering Clever. Single-sign-on simplifies student
Department continues to improve passwords can be problematic and teachers signing into multiple
the digital learning experience for with so many online programs and accounts by using a single set of
both the student and the teacher. resources. Isn’t that clever and credentials to sign in to all of their
With the digital age we live in, convenient! Clever rostering learning applications via the Clever
students and teachers have online ensures continuously updated Portal. Ultimately, students and
resources that are essential for student information, meaning that teachers spend learning rather than
learning; however, these programs students are assigned the course searching form applications or
require individual accounts with content as well as being attached remembering passwords. Students and
unique log-ins. Clever replaces to their teacher. This automated teachers access their learning programs
outdated systems of manual or and secure transfer of student through the Clever Portal in three easy
bulk transfers of information rosters to authorized parties is steps: navigate to BCS district portal,
which can be less secure and current and accurate since syncs type in their assigned username and
inconvenient; it is engineered to with Synergy, our student password, access all of their SSO apps
be the most secure and desirable information system (SIS). Teachers that the BCS Instructional Technology
way for districts to share data with and students can anticipate the Department has connected to Clever!
vendors. Digital resources from ease of signing into learning For more information about BCS
curriculum vendors can be applications with single-sign-on Instructional technology, visit
accessed through student and/or (SSO). Students and teachers have bcstechnology.org
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Free or reduced priced meals applications are
available to any student who qualifies according to
Bradley
USDA guidelines. Applications for free or reduced
priced meals may be obtained at your child's school or
online using your SchoolCafe account. Please set up
County
an account in the SchoolCafe system for online Free &
Reduced applications, easy payment access and
transaction history.You can view the SchoolCafe
Schools
Account Instructions for step by step directions on
how to register, fill out an application or set up online
payments. Please call or e-mail if you have any
question (423) 476-0620 ext 2011. Email -
Nutrition ebrown@bradleyschools.org
Follow us on social media:
https://twitter.com/BCS_Foodies
https://www.facebook.com/BradleyCountySchoolsC
hildNutrition/
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Three Bradley County Schools
Receive Reward Status
hree Bradley County schools are among Tennessee’s best, announced as 2019 Reward Schools-the highest
school distinction from the Tennessee Department of Education.North Lee Elementary, Michigan Avenue,
and Oak Grove Elementary received the prestigious honor, with Oak Grove earning the title for a second
year in a row. Reward schools are those that are improving overall student academic achievement and
student growth.These schools were identified as improving overall student academic achievement and
student growth for all students and student sub-groups. Reward School status is a key designation under
Tennessee’s school accountability system. (Pictured below: Michigan Avenue Elementary, North Lee
Elementary, and Oak Grove Elementary).
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Career and Technical Education
Bradley County Schools has much to celebrate in the area of Career Technical Education
throughout the 2018-2019 school year. During the summer, multiple student organizations
ranked high in national competitions. Among those being honored were national Top 10 Finalists
BCHS Health Science Bradley HOSA Healthy Lifestyles, and AV Production, SkillsUSA Broadcast
News Production, National Top 5 Finalist Mechatronics Bradley Central, Beta Club Robotics Team
and National 2nd Place Skills USA Criminal Justice WVHS, Crime Scene investigation. Also honored
was LuAnn Carey, who is the 2019 Tennessee Association of Agriculture Teachers (TAAE) Teacher
of the Year and the National Association of Agriculture Teachers (NAAE) Region V Teacher of the
Year. The agriculture program at Bradley Central received the 51st consecutive National Gold
Emblem Recognition. Above and beyond these recognitions, BCHS and WVHS recognized 841
students for going above the regular programming to complete an industry certification, dual
enrollment, dual credit, receive a student organization award or complete a Work Ethic Diploma.
CTE Grants
During the 2018-2019 school year, the CTE department received additional funding through grants
and contributions. A $25,000 Department of Labor Work-Based Learning grant provided funding
for students and teachers to discover all of the career clusters offered in schools and industry
through field trips, industry tours, externships, internships, and shadow days. Secondly, monies
offered to Cleveland State Community College and Bradley County Schools through a MechaCon
grant provided funding for dual enrollment classes and certifications for students in the
Mechatronics Program of Study. Lastly, a CFGC grant provided through private donations which
equaled over $200,000 to increase access to Advanced Manufacturing programming and
equipment enabled students to obtain industry Siemens Level I Certifications and will provide
opportunities to offer Fanuc Robotics Certifications in the future.
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PARTNERSHIPS IN INDUSTRY &
EDUCATION - PIE CENTER
The PIE Center has received great attention in the past year. Since January of 2019, progress toward
funding the “warm dark shell” of the PIE Center.
The Bradley County Board of Education voted in their March meeting to designate 1.3 million
dollars for the PIE Center.
The Director of Schools has been the featured speaker at community events and service club
meetings to inform the public.
All Bradley County Schools personnel have been part of both presentations about the PIE Center
and taken tours. The public has been invited to tour the PIE Center at two different events - one
during the day and one in the evening where we had over 500 community members attend and
over 60 businesses and industries were represented.
We have worked with the Bradley County Commission by providing tours, presentations, attending
Commission Meetings and being available to the Commission to answer questions. In July 2019,
the Commission voted to fund 12 million dollars toward the PIE Center. This is in addition to the
purchase of the building.
We are working to finalize Memorandums of Agreement with Chattanooga Center for Sports
Medicine and Wright Brothers Construction confirming their partnership and presence in the PIE
Center.
“Lunch and Learn” is scheduled with business, industry, and non-profits interested in partnering
with Bradley County Schools and having space in the PIE Center.
We have utilized social media to push out the message and have had coverage by local
newspapers, TV news stations and radio stations.
Bradley County Schools is excited about the momentum the PIE Center has gained and is excited to
begin construction in the late spring of 2020.
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GRANT UPDATE - BIG CITY
UNIVERSITY
Big City University (BCU) located at North Cleveland Baptist Church is Bradley County School’s
afterschool program for at-risk elementary-aged students. For the last 15 years, BCU has helped our
students succeed academically with targeted tutoring, social-emotional curriculum, and parental
engagement activities. It has offered additional enrichment opportunities in art, STEM, creative
writing, leadership, computer skills, and physical education. BCU services approximately 250
students annually.
This spring, BCS sought funding to continue this high-quality outcome-based programming through
the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. Furthermore, BCS requested additional funding
to implement afterschool programming at the middle school level.
Recently, BCS was notified of their largest funded amount under the CCLC grant and that the system
was awarded 2.67 million dollars over the next five years. This investment in BCS will be used to
continue to fund the BCU program and allow BCS to expand our afterschool services to Ocoee
Middle School. The second site will be newly branded, 21st Century Kids program.
The 21st Century Kids program will follow the successful model that BCU has provided including a
Monday through Thursday format from 3:30-6:30 onsite at Ocoee Middle School. Students will be
selected from teachers, administration, counselors, and staff and will need to meet certain eligibility
guidelines as noted in the 21st CCLC grant. OMS is looking to focus on academic enrichment along
with STEAM, physical education, leadership development, social-emotional supports, and parental
engagement. It is the goal to have the 21st Century Kids program to be operational by the end of
September 2019 and build up to 125 participating students.
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EDUCATING
STUDENTS BEYOND
THE CLASSROOM
by Dr. Linda Cash
Bradley County Schools are proud to
provide a quality education for the
students and families of our system.
Helping students achieve is the
cornerstone of our work as parents,
teachers, and public school employees.
Our great public schools are a blend of
all community leaders and families
working together for the future of our
community. As partners, we know the
importance of education and the work
it takes to reach the needs of students
today. The challenges of educating
students go beyond the classroom.
Our schools are responsible for much
more than academics. Today’s students
bring a variety of needs to the
classroom, including social and
emotional needs that affect behavior
and the ability to learn. Our focus on
the whole child and providing many
opportunities to excel is what sets us
apart. Our students are involved in
many after school activities from
elementary school through high school.
We offer running clubs, STEM clubs,
choir, sports, student leadership teams
and much more for our students. The
goal is to have each student be
involved in something they enjoy and
to discover their talents. Bradley
County Schools are committed to
providing opportunities for every
student to be successful. With the goal
of focusing on high school graduation
rates, and students who are college
and career ready, we safeguard the
future success of our citizens and
ensure a thriving community. We thank
each of you for being a part of our
schools and look forward to seeing you
at school events.
DIRECTOR'S VIEW | 10COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH
CONNECTING HEALTH AND ACADEMICS
Coordinated School Health seeks to improve students’ health and their capacity to learn through
support of families, community, and schools. CSH performs with over 150 community partners to
offer our students the best opportunity to learn through providing ways to help with health and
wellness.
To date, ALL students within our district have access to the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and the
use of TeleMedicine when in need of health care. You may speak with the school nurse at your
campus for information about these wonderful opportunities to aid in the health care of your
student. Registration documents for each are located on our Bradley County Schools website.
CSH provides a comprehensive physical education program for grades K-12 and health education 6-
12 which prepares the students for a greater knowledge of physical activity and the great effects it
has on their physical body and the effects it has on the brain and the ability to learn.
CSH also operates closely with Child Nutrition to provide healthy meals for all students. Ask your
cafeteria director about “Share Carts”. It is a great way for our students to share with others.
We are thankful to ALL who assist us in giving our students an opportunity to establish a level of
health and wellness that will benefit them throughout their adult lives.
SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY
The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff are a top priority for the Bradley County School
system. Everyone has a role to play in providing a safe learning and working environment. As a
parent or guardian with children in the school system, you may ask yourself, “What can I do to
contribute to the safety and security of our community schools?”
The answer to that question is often times easier than you might think. First and foremost, read and
understand your child’s school handbook. Many procedures concerning general safety, student
check-in and out policies, traffic patterns, and visitor rules are addressed in the handbook. Following
the guidance outlined in the school’s handbook will help ensure consistent safety and security best
practices. If you have questions or concerns please contact the school or visit your school’s website
for information.
Lastly, I would like to familiarize you with just a few of our community resources. For many years the
Bradley County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the school system to provide School Resource
Officers (SROs). These men and women are certified Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers with
additional and specialized training for working in the school setting. Not only do we have SROs in
every school (in some cases two), we partner with other agencies like the Bradley County Emergency
Management agency to train, plan, and prepare for a wide range of contingencies. It is always
encouraged to meet with your SRO and school staff, ask questions, and become familiar with your
school’s policies. Know that you play a role in school safety and security and that your contribution is
highly valued.
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