1. You can’t hide that Hawk Pride!
Hawk Nation

2. virtual lab presentation
day one: “Hi! I’m glad you’re here…”

3. Have schedules out so I can quickly verify you’re in the right place!
Confirm Your Schedule
Have schedules out so I can quickly verify you’re in the right place!
TEACHER: FORMANEK, DAVID J
COURSE CODE/LAB PERIOD: XVSLOPEN1/000X
CLASSROOM:

4. The on the V-L-L
FACILITATOR: DAVID FORMANEK (pronounced for-man-ick) LAB PHONE: (321) EXT LAB WEBSITE: SCHOOLS: Brevard Virtual School ( Florida Virtual School (

5. FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (FLVS)
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1 (800) HELP DESK: 1 (800) , OPTION 2 SERVICE HOURS: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm (MONDAY – FRIDAY) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SATURDAY – SUNDAY) WEB HELP DESK:

6. Supply list Required Optional Binder w/5 or 8-tab dividers
(you will also keep an electronic binder)
address
Flash drive
Notebook paper
Pencil pouch w/pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.
Planner
Cell phone
Headphones or earbuds
Calculator (select courses only)

7. About Mr. Formanek (FAQs)
Are you married?
Do you have any kids?
Do you have any pets?
How old are you?
When is your birthday?
What kinds of grades did you get in high school?
What kinds of music do you like?
Any favorite TV shows?
Favorite sports/teams?
Do you have any brothers/sisters?
What do you do in your spare time?

8. About Mr. Formanek My Goals: Guide your course selection
Support your active learning
Track your progress and completion (individually & collectively)
Encourage and motivate you
Provide the tools and strategies you need to succeed:
Online Learning Standards & Expectations
Avoiding Plagiarism and Other Academic Integrity Issues
Developing SMART Goals
Success Requires a Plan
Strategies for a Busy Life
Study Habits for a Positive Online Learning Experience

9. About Mr. Formanek My Job is to: Set the expectations Lead by Example
Be your champion
Raise you up…not tear you down
Provide assistance
I want to celebrate your personal and educational accomplishments. I believe in each of you, and have full confidence that you’ll be successful in everything you do. I’ll fight for you.
I’m always in your corner, cheering you on.

10. TASK #1: Student Profile
It’s your turn to tell me more about you. Complete all sections to the best of your ability!
Section I: Student Information
Section II: Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Section III: Student Goals & Interests
Section IV: Enrollment Status
Completing your profile means I’ll get to know you better AND
you’ll be in your class faster. (Exciting, right?)
** Thank you for being a virtual online student! **
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11. BEYOND expectations B.E. Considerate B.E. Prepared B.E. Respectful
B.E. Responsible
B.E. Yourself

12. Policies & Procedures Grades Attendance & Tardy
Cell Phone & Personal Electronic Devices
Computer Use
Music
Food & Drink
Hall Passes

13. Policies & Procedures (con’t)
Productivity
Printing & Saving Your Work
Communication
Safety & Security
Academic Integrity

14. Routines Beginning of lab End of lab
Walk in quietly, park your book bag in the designated area and grab some
Hand sanitizer. Then, quickly go to your
Assigned seat.
Log into FLVS and check
, grades and see what is due for the week.
Start working on your assignments.
Save your work
Sign out of FLVS
Log off your computer
Return headphones
Push in your chair
Pack up your things (incl. flash drive)
** DO NOT PACK UP EARLY! **
3-minute warning = Wrap It Up/Finish Up
2-minute warning = Log off and Pack up

15. Assigned Seating
Changes during the first half of the semester are limited.
Second half seating assignments are based on progress and performance.
I reserve the right to change your seat, at any time, for any reason.

16. CORRECTIVE MEASURES You’ll receive an ‘S’ or ‘U’, based on daily behavior.
S = Satisfactory
U = Unacceptable
Attentive
Engaged
Focused
Helpful
Prepared
Respectful
Disrespectful
Disruptive
Exhibiting a Lack of Self-Control
Harmful to Self & Others
Off task
Unprepared

17. CORRECTIVE MEASURES You’ll receive an ‘S’ or ‘U’, based on daily behavior.
Displinary issues will be addressed immediately. Corrective action will be documented. 1st Offense: Warning 2nd Offense: Call Home + Detention 3rd Offense: Call Home + Referral Cell Phone: Referral/No Warning

18. TASK #2: Beyond Expectations
List three positive ways you can contribute to each attitude listed while in the Lab.
Due tomorrow … be ready to share your ideas!

19. Why am I taking an online course?
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) mandates that all students seeking a HS Diploma from an accredited charter or public high school enroll in, and successfully complete, at least one online course. S (2)(c), F.S.
Online learning offers several benefits:
Variety
Flexibility
Acceleration
Virtual Experience
Grade Forgiveness
College Preparation
FUN CLASSES | HIGHER GRADES | FULLY ACCREDITED | CERTIFIED TEACHERS

20. What is a Virtual Lab? Days Morning Afternoons
The virtual lab is a quiet space at Viera HS that provides you with dedicated time during the school day to complete one or more online classes. Your schedule reflects the period you will spend each day in the lab. The lab is also available to all Viera HS students taking an online course through BVS and FLVS, outside of the regular school day.
Days Morning Afternoons
Monday 8:00 – 8:30 AM 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 – 8:30 AM 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 – 8:30 AM 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Thursday by apt 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 – 8:30 AM 3:30 – 4:00PM

21. Academic Integrity By signing the AI Pledge, students agree to:
- submit their own original work.
- cite outside sources properly.
- receive teacher approval for collaboration assignments.
- ask for help from the teacher or facilitator if there are questions.

22. TASK #1: Academic Integrity
Pledge (sign & return)
Complete Online Assignment (visit my website)
Monday (in-depth presentation, discussion and group activity)
You are held 100% accountable for compliance.

23. “Adequate Weekly Progress”
Failure to maintain Adequate Weekly Progress will trigger an
Academic Withdrawal
request from the course instructor.
On average:
5 – 10% progression per week is expected
3 – 5 assignments per week is expected
DBA scheduled in advance
DBA completed and reflection submitted on time
Exams, tests and quizzes completed on time
Progress is monitored by:
BVS/FLVS Instructor
Facilitator
Guidance Counselor
Parents

24. How is progress tracked?
Accountability Checks
ChalkTalk Conferences
Completion Tracking Worksheet
Progress Reports
PACE Chart
Student Success Plans
Discussion-based Assessments

25. Frequently Asked Questions
“Do I get a grade for being in the VLL?” “What happens next?” What other questions do you have?
Frequently Asked Questions

26. Let’s have a great semester!
THANKS! 
Let’s have a great semester!