May 10, 2018

Contact information Scott Kessel Aledo ISD summer school contact 817-441-5161 skessel@aledoisd.org Fax# 817-441-4234

Where to find this info

Where to find this info

Where to find this info

Summer School Philosophy Remediation State assessments have been failed Remediating/tutoring before re-taking state test Required as part of ESSA (NOT WHAT THIS MEETING IS ABOUT)

Summer School Philosophy Credit Retrieval Failed courses – retrieving credits that were not earned (NOT WHAT THIS MEETING IS ABOUT)

Summer School Philosophy Original Credit Courses never before taken Trying to ‘work ahead’ Self-paced, computer-based (WHAT THIS MEETING IS ABOUT)

Aledo ISD Summer School - 2018 Original credit summer school options: (TxVSN) Texas Virtual School Network

Summer School Options 2018 Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Fully accredited by Texas Education Agency Endorsed by State Board of Education and written into Texas Education Code Courses approved for use by NCAA

Summer School Options 2018 Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Regular direct contact with a teacher (online) Taught by fully certified Texas teachers Specific start date and end date to course (early June – late July or early August)

Summer School Options 2018 Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Cost to families = $250 - $400 per half-credit (all costs included) https://txvsn.org/

Summer School Options 2018 Course options in Aledo ISD: Speech, 0.5 credits (required course) Health, 0.5 credits (required course) Psychology, 0.5 credits (elective course) Sociology, 0.5 credits (elective course) Physical Education, 0.5 credits (required course) Government, 0.5 credits (required course) [11th grade only] Economics, 0.5 credits (required course) [11th grade only]

Summer School Options 2018 Why not other courses? TxVSN only offer one summer session Due to specific start/end dates there is not enough time to complete 1.0 credit courses in shortened summer school term associated assessments (STAAR or AP) success rates online learning environment is different

Summer School Options 2018 Next Steps: Download forms (starting tomorrow morning): Begin with checklist AISD counseling site AHS, NGC, AMS campus counseling sites Checklist will require completion of an online orientation called the Clue In Also requires a self-assessment and two teacher recommendations

Summer School Options 2018 Next Steps: Submit completed forms to Scott Kessel either via fax or email attachment No later than June 1 (last day of school) Most courses begin sometime week of June 4 Scott Kessel will complete enrollment process for TxVSN courses and follow-up with further details

Summer School Options 2018

Summer School Options 2018

Summer School Options 2018

Summer School Options 2018

Summer School Options 2018 Next Steps: Sooner will be better for submitting forms When enrollment is full, courses will close Fees will be paid to Aledo ISD

Summer School Options 2018 Advantages to online summer courses: Get ahead on credits/allow opportunity to take other desired electives or courses Catch up on credits if behind Courses do NOT factor into GPA calculation Unique learning environment

Summer School Options 2018 Disadvantages to online summer courses: Unique learning environment Courses do NOT factor into GPA calculation No CPR through TxVSN Health courses Several duplicate courses with Dual credit program (Speech, Psychology, Gov, Eco) Possible loss of opportunity for dual credit through WC

Summer School Options 2018 Other options for earning credits: Credit By Exam (CBE) June 12/13 (deadline May 15) August 1/2 (deadline July 9) See campus counselor for more details TTU ISD Fee-based online courses Entirely self-paced, 6-month expiration date

Summer School Options 2018 Contact info: Scott Kessel, Director of Student Services & Safety 817-441-5161, fax: 817-441-4234, skessel@aledoisd.org Stacy Jones, Lead Counselor @ AHS 817-441-5170, sdjones@aledoisd.org Erin Finn, Counselor, Daniel Ninth Grade Campus 817-441-4504, efinn@aledoisd.org Laura Lowe, 8th Grade Counselor, Aledo Middle School 817-441-5198, llowe@aledoisd.org

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