Parent Resources
Welcome, Bridges Parents!
This page is your go-to spot for important forms and resources to support your child’s education. You’ll find quick links to our Parent-Student Handbook (which outlines the values and responsibilities of our community), all the forms needed for the first day of school, and instructions for accessing the TBA Blackbaud Portal.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to help!
The Blackbaud portal does an excellent job of integrating the many pieces of information that are a part of your child's enrollment at The Bridges Academy and interface seamlessly with our website. We continue to strive towards providing the best possible resources to our families and we trust that going forward you will find the new platform useful.
If this is the first time that you are logging into The Bridges Academy Portal, please follow the link below to help walk you through the login process.
Complete Enrollment Contracts Online
Link to Your Smart Tuition Account to Make Payments
View Grades, Progress Reports, Student Records & Attendance.
School Forms
Bus Transportation & Textbook Forms
April 1st is the New York State Education Department deadline for parents to submit bus transportation requests to their home school district for bus transportation to private schools (within 15 miles) for children in grades K-8. Forms can be found on your district's website.
In addition, you will need to register your child in your home school district in order for The Bridges Academy to obtain textbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. Please call your district office and ask them what they require for registration.
Students must dress in compliance with our uniform policy and only approved items are purchased.
Order uniforms from Lands' End
(Preferred school #900158809)
Health Forms
Please call the Health Office with any questions at:
(631)-358-5035 ext. 30
or EMAIL US
Health forms may be faxed directly:
631-677-3999
2025-2026 School Supply Lists by Grade
To view needed supplies download grade appropriate pdf below.
Save up to 40% by ordering your supplies with EPI!
Click here to order your child's school supply pack for the 2025-2026 school year.
FAQs
Your home school district provides bus transportation to private schools if you live within 15 miles of The Bridges Academy for children in grades K-8. April 1st is the New York State Education Department deadline for parents to submit bus transportation requests. Navigate to your district's website where they will have a transportation form to download.
School Name: The Bridges Academy
School Hours: 8:00 am - 2:50 pm
School Address: 339 Snedecor Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
School Telephone: 631-358-5035
Through the TBA Blackbaud Portal, families can seamlessly complete enrollment contracts and pay tuition in one secure, centralized location. The portal also integrates with our website to streamline communication and resources, making it easier than ever for families to stay connected and manage their child’s educational journey.
>> Click here to access the TBA Blackbaud Portal
>> Click here if this is the first time that you are logging into the TBA Blackbaud Portal
You will need to register your child in your home school district in order for The Bridges Academy to obtain textbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. Please call your district office and ask them what they require for registration.
My Food Days
We use myFoodDays.com to order lunch for our students from local kitchens.
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Pay online using a credit card, debit card or PayPal
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Have the system email your orders
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Download your orders to your desktop or mobile calendar
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Allow your children to pick the food
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Get reminders via email for ordering and payments
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