Question 1

Adopted Instructional Materials

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BDS Adopted Instructional Materials

Question 2

Instructional Aids LIst

Accepted Answer

Bay District School Board Policy 8.503 defines “Instructional Aids” as instructional materials, regardless of format, which do not appear on the list of instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education but are required for use by the class as a whole as primary material to meet instructional objectives in one or more areas of the curriculum.     Instructional Aids by Title 2010- Present

Question 3

Current Adoption:  Math 6-12

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Bay District  School Board approved adoption of McGraw Hill Reveal on Feb 22, 2022 and approved purchase on April 26, 2022 for the following courses:   M/J Math 1 • M/J ACCEL Math Gr 6 • M/J Math 2 • M/J ACCEL Math Gr 7 • Algebra 1 • Algebra 1 Honors • Geometry • Geometry Honors • Algebra 2 • Algebra 2 Honors  These approvals concluded the adoption process for  6- 12 Math Instructional Materials that are aligned to the new Florida B.E.S.T. Standards.  A course call for the 2021-2022 Mathematics Adoption was sent through EdCredible starting in August to begin the process.

Question 4

Reproductive Health and Disease

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Question 5

Instructional Materials Adoption Policy

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In accordance with FL Statute 1006.40 (2), Bay District Schools is committed to providing each teacher and student in kindergarten through grade 12 with a major tool of instruction in core courses of the subject areas. Bay District Schools is a closed district for instructional materials adoption and follows the FLDOE instructional materials adoption timeline.  Bay District SchoolsBoard Policy 8.502 outlines the procedure of the adoption of instructional materials.

Question 6

Public Notices Regarding Instructional Materials

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None at this time

Question 7

Low Cost Internet

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Check out low cost internet options from

Question 8

Student AUP

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Coming Soon!

Question 9

BDS Launchpad

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BDS Classlink Launchpad is the district’s Single Sign-On (SSO) hub that is used by students and staff to access digital resources including online textbooks.  This eliminates the need for a user to remember multiple usernames and passwords.   BDS Classlink Launchpad is the district’s Single Sign-On (SSO) hub that is used by students and staff to access digital resources including online textbooks.  This eliminates the need for a user to remember multiple usernames and passwords.

Question 10

BDS Instructional Technology YouTube Playlist

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Teachers and staff can use the BDS Instructional YouTube Playlist to watch video tutorials on topics such as GoGuardian, Canvas, Kami, and Viewsonic boards. An icon to access this YouTube channel can be found on your BDS Launchpad and a link is under your Launchpad Notifications.

Question 11

Technology HELP

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TEACHERS AND STAFF:     Teachers and staff can submit a BDS help ticket for issues related to passwords, devices, or interactive boards. A HELP icon is on the BDS Launchpad.      For assistance with digital resources or technology integration, email tosa@bay.k12.fl.us   STUDENTS:  Students who need technology assistance should email their teacher or school media specialist.

Question 12

Digital Citizenship

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Common Sense Media has many resources and lessons regarding Digital Citizinship and it's importance for all online users.

Question 13

GoConnect! 1:1 Initiative

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Bay District Schools GoConnect! 1:1 Chromebook Initiative started with providing all middle school students access to a Chromebook.  Even though our plan started with 1:1 devices at the middle school, Hurricane Michael and the Pandemic, has prompted us to expand this initiative to include Chromebooks in all our core classrooms.  We continue to support teachers, students, and parents with digital citizenship and the 4Cs: collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Before Chromebooks are checked out to students to take home, parents can read the GoConnect! FAQs and must sign the Chromebook contract. The Chromebook contract can be found under the FOCUS parent portal.   We are excited that we can continue with the GoConnect! 1:1 Initiative and appreciate the support of our Superintendent and our community.

Question 14

Secondary Student Password Reset

Accepted Answer

Directions for Secondary Students to Reset BDS Password

Question 15

BDS Classroom Technology

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Bay District Schools has started a phased classroom tech refresh.  Technology components that are included for each classroom are:   - Interactive Viewsonic Board - Document camera - Web Camera - Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Rolling Podium - Teacher desktop PC/monitor - Teacher Chromebook - Student Chromebooks

Question 16

Parent Portal

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Parent Portal is a complete on-line system which allows the parent access to their student’s information including, but not limited to, student schedules, grades, discipline, and attendance.     PARENT PORTAL SETUP

Question 17

Destiny (Library Catalog Search)

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Destiny is a library management system that can be accessed from any location.  Destiny combines circulation, cataloging, searching, and management in one system. Students and faculty can login to Destiny via Launchpad to check their circulation history and view resources at their school site or across the district.  See what resources are available to our student and faculty patrons.    Elementary School Destiny links can be found on each school's webpage www.bay.k12.fl.us under OUR SCHOOLS

Question 18

ITV at Schools

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All schools have ITV with announcements and showcase of their students and events.

Question 19

Media Centers Showcase

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Coming Soon!

Question 20

District Media Center Services

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The District Media Center offers a variety of services to all residents of Bay County.  Services include copies, Ellison die cuts, lamination, posters, and more.     Schedule of Services

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