The Bradford Reopening Plan explains the Learning options approved by the School Board on 07/27/2020 and important information regarding the reopening of school.  

Please read the Clarification and Update regarding Virtual Offerings to learn more about Bradford Virtual SELECT, NEFEC MyDistrict and the new virtual ESSENTIALS option.  

Watch the Orientation to Bradford ESSENTIALS and Bradford SELECT program to learn more about program options and next steps.

If you did not receive an automated call, email or a contact through the FOCUS portal,  please call your child’s school to confirm your contact information. Automated calls, texts and emails are used for important updates.

Where does a student obtain their account information?

Bradford Network account credentials and Google/Gmail account credentials are provided to the the Virtual Program Coordinators and the ESSENTIALS teachers.  If they are unable to assist you, they will contact InfoTech@mybradford.us or 904.966.6860.  

Use your google/gmail account information to access your chromebook and gmail.  Use your Bradford network account information to access Classlink.  

I am not getting good reception or my internet keeps going out during classes.  What do I do?  If this is an issue, you will need to move to another learning option or obtain a different Internet Service Provider.  Both ESSENTIALS and SELECT require reliable internet access and the use of a desktop, laptop or chromebook.  (No IPads, tablets, or cell phones).

Please note that there is an existing issue when using the Hughesnet Internet Service provider that results in an iBoss access failure alert when attempting to connect to the Bradford Schools Network.  This issue must be resolved with the Hughesnet provider or by utilizing an alternate Internet Service Provider.

• The Classlink portal provides Single Sign On access to all classroom related tools. 
• My Backpack is the ClasslLink Virtual Backpack. It gives students a place to see all of their classes and launch apps assigned to those classes.
• Classlink has provided a quick quide to assist parents as they assist their children with the use of their Classlink classroom tools.  

What device is required?  ESSENTIALS students must use a Chromebook with webcam.  Devices such as IPads or Cell Phones cannot be used to complete their work. 

Where is my invite to the Google classroom for ESSENTIALS?  ESSENTIALS teachers began orientation with their class students on 08/17/2020.  Students should check their district gmail for google classroom invites and their FOCUS student portal for other class information. 

When do I attend my class?  ESSENTIALS teachers will be communicating the class schedule to their students.  This information is also dispayed on the student's FOCUS student portal.  Students are required to log on at specific times.  If the student is not able to join the class at the appointed time, alternative learning option will need to be selected.

What do I do if my student received an invite to Google Classroom for the ESSENTIALS program but I wanted him/her to be in the SELECT program?

Contact the Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (TLC) department at

• 904.966.6016 for grades K-5
• 904.966.6708 for grades 6-8
• 904.966.6728 for grades 9-12

IMPORTANT!!!  If you picked up books for the ESSENTIALS option when you received your chromebook, the books must be returned to the school before beginning coursework in the SELECT option.

What is taking so long to get started?

The setup for the SELECT Edgenuity program involves several steps. Not all of them occur at the district.

Steps:

1. Go to http://bradfordselect.org and “Enroll” in the SELECT Edgenuity program by setting up an account for your student.
   
   1. Choose 'Enroll'
   2. Choose 'Attend Public School'
   3. Choose 1 or more courses
   4. Choose 'Bradford'
   5. Choose 'Register'
   6. Create an account (we recommend you use your Network Credentials)
   7. Choose your counselor (for grades K-5 choose Chastain)
   8. Choose 'A' course (for first semester)
2. SELECT Edgenuity will send your request to the school counselor for approval
3. Once approved, Edgenuity assigns the student to course teacher(s).  This may take several days.
4. When teachers are assigned, students will see a welcome message and some preliminary activities for getting started in their class.  Please note, students do not have the same 'seat time' or instructional hours that are required for students who attend physical classrooms.  The student must take responsibility to complete the course(s) on their own within the timeframe of the Semester and School Year.    

Grades K-5

• Language Arts (for the assigned grade level)
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• PE

Grades 6-8

Grade 6 may take 1 course.  Grade 7 may take 2 courses.  Grade 8 may take 3 courses.

• Language Arts
• Math  (8th grade may take Algebra I in place of 8th grade math)
• Science
• Social Studies (6th: World History     7th: American History     8th: Civics)
• PE  (a ½ semester is required for each year of middle school)

Grades 9-12

Students should carefully choose courses that will ensure that they stay on track for graduation. Generally, 6 to 7 courses must be taken.  These may be taken entirely on the SELECT platform or could include some on SELECT in addition to CTE or dual enrollment on campus.  *Important note - SELECT courses can only be taken for initial credit.  You will need to make additional arrangements if you need to obtain credit recovery for any course.  Please contact your BHS guidance counselor for assistance.

Parent and Student Guides 

• SELECT Support Folder for ALL Families
• Video: Edgenuity's Instructional Services for K-5
• Parent Learning Coach Guide (K - 3)
• Parent Learning Coach Guide ( 4 - 5)

There is no consequence for absences while your child is going through the virtual set-up process because it does take time. However, once the student has connected with his/her teachers and has received their schedules and assignments, student attendance will be recorded by the teacher.  

Updates to the Hope Scholarship

Section 1002.40, Florida Statutes (F.S.), was established during the 2018 legislative session and provides the parent of a public school student who was subjected to an incident of bullying or violence (a complete list of incidents is found in section 1002.40(3), F.S.), an opportunity to transfer to another public school, or request a scholarship for the student to enroll in and attend a participating private school.

Parents who wish to request their child attend another public school should work directly with their school district. Parents who choose the private school option may apply for the Hope Scholarship by using the updated Hope Notification Form and going to the Step Up For Students website at https://www.stepupforstudents.org/for-parents/hope/how-the-scholarship-works/. Parents who have additional questions may email hope@sufs.org or call 877-735-7837.