1. Welcome to the Towne West Learning Center Please be seated at a computer Log on using your first initial, last name, and 6 digit birthday as BOTH your user name and password (e.g. Thomas Franklin, born 8/11/1995 = tfranklin081195) NOTE: do not attempt more than 2x before asking staff for help. Once logged in, open your email account. If you don’t have an email account, talk to a staff member about opening one. Look over Handbook

2. Welcome to Towne West Learning Center

3. WHO MAKES THIS ALL POSSIBLE?

4. Partnerships Simon Youth Foundation Simon Properties owns the TW mall You are a guest here Provides this space rent free USD 259 Staff (Administration, Teachers, Secretary and Support Staff) Calendar and Schedule

5. PEOPLE TO KNOW

6. Lisa Wyatt Coordinator Answers questions Solves problems Door is open for you Available Monday & Wednesdays--and by request.

7. Cathy Hiser Administrative Assistant Attendance Student forms

8. Bill Mason English and Social Studies Facilitator Research Assistance Literature and Writing coach Hours : Mon–Thurs 8- 3:30 & Friday 8--noon Lunch 11:30—12:30

9. Dennis Tabor Math and Science Facilitator Technology- Computer Apps, video editing, digital photography. Hours Mon—Thurs 9-4:30 Friday 8--noon Lunch 1:00—2:00

10. Brock Orchard Counselor Post Secondary Planning Community Service Graduation Checks Available Tuesday & Thursday 9-4:30 Alternating Fridays 8:00 a.m. -- noon

11. Lena Grill Student Support Liaison Assist students with resources to help them be successful. Facilitator for some classes

12. Wil Thompson TWLC evening & weekend teacher 13 years with USD 259 3 years with eSchool Business teacher & various other areas of involvement.

13. LC’s Student Points of Interest Dress policy – Student Handbook page 5 Discipline – Student Handbook page 4-5 BACKPACKS or BOOK BAGS are not allowed in the classroom as all course materials are available to you. Cell phones – Student Handbook page 4 (ACHIEVE poster) Study Areas are for STUDYING!!! No food allowed at computer stations; only drinks with secured tops allowed Computer usage- “dos and don’ts.” Please bring your own music device if you listen to music. (Lap-top checkout - ACHIEVE poster) Tornado and Fire Procedures Crisis Information

14. Run, Hide, Fight

16. Expectations Recommended 15 hrs per week on curriculum Minimum 3 continuous hours @ TWLC 70% minimum on all tests and assessments All unit and final tests to be taken at school site Clean up and respect school property Visitors / children Sign In and Sign Out Be sure to sign in and out on the computer correctly You are allowed 3 breaks per day (computer lock out) We will be monitoring your attendance

17. Advisement Face to face meetings, at least monthly, with assigned advisor Review progress Address challenges Set Goals Be held accountable! Get motivated (or re-motivated!)

18. Characteristics of a successful LC student: Attends regularly Interacts with staff, asks for help Sets short and long term goals Minimizes distractions Knows resources, skills, and strengths Exercises patience yet persistence

20. Graduation 22.5 or 23 credits (born before 8-18-94?) Transcript evaluation Learning Centers of Wichita diploma Graduation ceremony in May (optional)

21. Students Who LEARN more EARN more

22. School Hours of Operation 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM -12:00 PM FridaySaturday * 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

23. Learning Centers of Wichita This is what you are working for!