World Languages Parent Meeting May 9, 2017

Welcome & Introductions Mr. Andrew Lorentz, Assistant Principal Mr. Paul Gandolfo- Online World Language facilitator Mrs. Kristal Goelz- Spanish teacher Ms. Erin Williams- French teacher

Why Online Learning? Student & parent inquiries Variety of language opportunities Offers a way to provide additional language credit at high school level- must have two credits in the same language Independent learning

Cost & Commitment There will be no cost to you-a $500 value This is a year-long commitment, just as the face to face class will be 80 slots for online students

Grades The “teacher” will be a Georgia Virtual School (GaVS) teacher Assignments and grades will be given by the GaVS teacher Questions/communication about the class will be done through GaVS, not Mr. Gandolfo 1 unit of high school credit is awarded with successful completion Grade does not affect high school GPA

Feeder High Schools Allatoona HS Harrison HS Kennesaw Mtn HS Currently offer: French Latin Spanish Currently offer: French Latin Spanish Currently offer: French Latin Spanish All three of our feeder high schools worked with us this year to ensure that students enrolled in an online program can continue in the same language when they enter high school.

What makes a good online learner? Independent Motivated Problem Solver Good communicator Seeks help from peers & teachers

Online Learner Quiz What will the class look like? GaVS “Is Online Learning for Me?”Quiz These links are also available on the McClure website.

Questions?

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