Welcome to the: Student/Parent Information Evening Welcome to the: Student/Parent Information Evening April 26, 2010 Rob Darrow, Principal Clovis Online School Clovis East Online Summer School 2010 More Information summerschool summerschool2010

Congratulations!  You (or someone who cares about you) was able to complete the online application for enrollment!  Despite the fact that “Google” had some problems last week.  You persevered!

In the comment section, it was helpful to learn: – that you’re on a 504 plan – you’ll be gone for a week – 6 hours a day for PE? Really? – That you submitted your enrollment form on your aunt’s computer – And…..

Other comments – That you might have your cell phone taken away, so call your home phone – Your address may change during the summer – You are amazing individuals with good looks and grades

Question for you  Poll 1 – Why are you doing this? – A. Want to take an online course – B. Want to get ahead in my credits – C. Want to be able to focus on other courses next year

Question 2: What have you heard about taking an online course? – Talk with someone near you – A. Similar to taking a face-to-face course – B. Harder than a face-to-face course – C. Easier than a face-to-face course

A little background  If you lived in Alabama, Michigan or Florida…  You would be required to complete at least one online course to graduate from high school

 During this school year, over 1 million high school students took a class online across the United States During this school year, over 1 million high school students took an online course across the United States

Our Purpose  To provide options for you that lead to a high school diploma  To help you to be successful in completing an online course this summer  To help you decide if taking an online course will work for you

Successful Online Students  Are good readers  Enjoy technology  Are organized and are good managers of time  Have a parent or other adult who will check work daily and provide structure

Online Courses are: 80% Student Directed and 20% Teacher Directed  Traditional School: – 80% Teacher Directed – 20% Student Directed  Online School: – 80% Student Directed – 20% Teacher Directed

Challenges working with technology  There are always problems  Always need a back up plan  Let’s see, what are some of the problems? – Internet down – Computer doesn’t work

If you choose online course:  4-6 hours per day or 30 hours per week for a 10 credit course  Organization  Parent Involvement  Flexibility of time  Gain new skills and learning about online learning  Join a small group of students in California who have taken online courses

Online Content  Based on Clovis USD curriculum  Designed by Clovis USD teachers  Based on state content standards  Open source content aligned to standards  Same content, different delivery system

From an online teacher…  Don’t procrastinate

Some Reminders…

Yoda says  Do or do not, there is no _____

Student Support  Other students  Parents  Reagan Library  Once summer school begins: – Reagan Library – Teachers – Instant Message support from 8-12

Work Schedule  Students: 24 X 7 – Do whatever it takes!  Teachers and Staff: 4 X 4 (Monday-Thursday)

Online Support  Hold on to your ID card  Reagan Ed Library   Fresno Public Library

Your choice…if you are serious, you will follow through by:  Keeping your binder organized (even if you’re not an organized person)  Completing online training by May 20  Being honest with yourself

Binder Check Time  Checklist  Calendar – When will you be doing your online course work?  Binder paper/To Do List

Handouts: Timeline  By May 20 – complete online training  Week of May 24 (after school) – Courses begin  By June 17 – complete Module 1

Network Responsible Use Policy  Respect Yourself. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will publish material that is my own.  Protect Yourself. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities especially in public places.  Respect Others. I will not use technologies to bully or tease other people.  Protect Others. I will protect others by reporting abuse or problems.  Respect Intellectual Property. I will cite any and all use of websites, books, media, etc.  Protect Intellectual Property. I will request to use the software and media others produce.

Parent Involvement Continuum  Students to complete with parents.  How much do parents need to be involved this summer to: – Create binder – Daily “To Do” list – Check work

Decision Time through May 20  Online course  Independent study course  Regular summer school course  No summer school course

Required Face-to-Face Time  After school week of May 24  Week of June 14  Various testing days by course TBA by teacher

Optional Face-to-Face Time  Teacher face-to-face meetings / computer lab time  Tues-Thurs at Reagan Library  8am-12 noon

Textbooks  Optional  Will be checked out of library during face- to-face meetings week of June 14

To Do  Sign In (blue binder  Sign document that is back to back – summer school contract: schedule 6 hours per day Mon-Fri – Independent Study Contract

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