Summer School Orientation Information for Parents & Students New Credit May 20th - July 26th, 2019
Summer School At-A-Glance May 20 - July 26 (new credit) Phoenix Center for Innovative Learning & North Stafford High School Labs open June 24 7:30 -1:45 pm (Monday-Thursday) No testing or onsite availability on Fridays or July 4 & 5 Lunch & Breaks Access to building and parking Expectations/Policies concerning phones and other devices Expectations/ Policies concerning appropriate behavior Graduation August 3 @ 10 a.m., North Stafford HS Tuition must be paid before first class No refunds after May 24; refunds only issued by check, even if payment is made through OSS
Credit Options New Credit Virtual Learning Blended Learning
New Credit ~ Online Students complete a full credit course May 20-July 26 Very rigorous, intense content Designed for highly-motivated students Students primarily work at home; however, they are welcome to come in and work in the lab Students have a Distance Learning/TOR assigned to them Summer School potential NCAA athletes must use this model and participate in a 6.5 hour day in the lab from June 24 - July 26. The blended portion is approved and begins May 20. Students will take SOL tests (when needed) and Industry Certification tests
New Credit ONLINE~ Daily Expectations Average of 4 hours of work every day, including weekends Reliable Internet connection required Students must come to Learning Lab for cumulative exams (midterm, final) and SOL/W!SE test Final grades will be placed on transcript All coursework will be completely online, with the exception of the midterm and final exam (cumulative exams)which must be proctored in the lab. Should a student fail to make adequate daily progress in the course, they will be required to “catch up” in the school’s learning lab, until they are back on pace STAY OUT OF THE RED
New Credit ~ Blended Learning Students must work in the lab and at home Courses facilitated by a Lab Facilitator Students also have a Distance Learning/TOR [content expert] School hours are from 7:30 am - 1:45 pm, Monday - Thursday Students need headphones/earbuds with a wire each day Students are expected to take SOL tests and Industry Certification tests during the testing window which will be announced
Keys to Summer School Success Must stay on track with Daily Pacing Activity Guide STAY OUT OF THE RED Communicate regularly with Teacher of Record and your principal Read your announcements Be prepared to work hard every day
Refunds Refunds must be requested before May 24 No refunds will be given after May 24 Refunds issued by check, even if payment was made through OSS
Phoenix Center for Innovative Learning/UMW Contact Information / Questions/ Info request Phoenix Center for Innovative Learning/UMW Melony Star Kiesau 540-286-8985 kiesaums@staffordschools.net This is where I will invite parents to email me to get my cell number in order to reach me via text.
North Stafford High School Contact Information / Questions/ Info request North Stafford High School Ryan Fair 540-658-6150 fairrn@staffordschools.net This is where I will invite parents to email me to get my cell number in order to reach me via text.
Information by Content Area Know your Teacher of Record (TOR) Follow instructions in introductory email to get in touch with your TOR as needed. Know your principal. Scheduling SOL and WISE tests. Monitor your SCPS email and messaging within Edgenuity.
We will dismiss by content to speak with TORs and login. THANK YOU! We will dismiss by content to speak with TORs and login. VVA students will meet with Mrs. Kiesau. Students enrolled in Economics & Personal Finance courses will remain in the chambers for the next portion of the meeting.