Having a respectful learning environment is important because it helps everyone feel safe and valued. When students respect each other and their teachers, it makes it easier to focus and learn. Respectful behavior also encourages positive interactions and friendships. Overall, it creates a positive atmosphere where everyone can succeed and enjoy their time in school.
We should all arrive on time and treat each other with respect
During live class time, we should avoid making loud noises, multitasking on unrelated interests, eating food, or causing any distractions. Teachers will schedule breaks, usually every 50 minutes, for restroom visits and snacks. If your student requires frequent breaks due to a medical condition, please inform the teacher before the term starts, and accommodations will be made.
While we can dress freely, our attire should be appropriate to maintain a safe and focused learning environment.
Students must keep their cameras on and display their names clearly in the Zoom participant panel during class sessions. We recommend using headsets and muting microphones when there are distracting noises in the immediate environment.
We should respect differing opinions expressed during class, avoid interrupting others, and practice attentive and articulate communication in our interactions.
Students should strive to work diligently, complete assignments, contribute to class discussions, participate equally in group projects, and foster a culture of respectful, active learning.
We must protect personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and home addresses by keeping them private during class.
Every parent and student is required to sign the BMS Honor Code, which sets the mutual expectation of parent, student, but also of teacher and school as we all contribute to a respectful school environment.
A copy of this document will be sent to you to e-sign.
The Brilliant Microschools Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is designed to help students who need extra assistance with three levels of support. Our three indicators—formative assessment learning data, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Mastery—help us track students' progress and provide the right support at each level of our program.
Tier 1 includes regular classroom activities with some adjustments to prevent the need for higher levels of support. Tiers 2 and 3 provide more targeted help and interventions based on triggers using our three indicators. This system ensures every student gets the personalized support they need to succeed.
To encourage student engagement and connection, we have a camera policy where students need to turn on their cameras during live sessions. This helps ensure active participation and visibility in class.
We understand it might take some getting used to, so we're providing a two-week grace period for students to adjust, with teachers offering support and encouragement during this time. We also ask parents to assist their children in following this policy.