1. Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy
Where virtually ANYTHING is possible!
1st Century Virtual Academy

2. The Story of Jeffco Virtual
In 5 years…
from 190 students to 1000+
Partners with nearly 40 Jeffco schools
35% are full-time students, 65% are part-time
725 high school students, 315 middle school
55% mobility rate; down from 85% in 11-12
42% Free/Reduced Lunch Program
SPF year 3 rating is 64%
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3. Enrollment Options Full Time Minimum of 4 courses per semester
Colorado resident
Benchmark assessments (Acuity)
TCAP (7-10), ACT (11)
Enrolled in no other public school
Part Time
1 - 3 courses per semester
Can be enrolled part time in:
Jeffco school
private school
home school
Credit Recovery
(high school)
Aligned with semesters
Core classes
Can be over the age of 21
Do not need to be a Colorado resident
Students can take a maximum of two online Credit Recovery courses at any given time.  
Students enrolled in a Jeffco school pay $20/session, while students not enrolled in a Jeffco school pay $200/0.5 credit.

4. Curriculum
and
Instruction

5. Middle School Courses 2 English 8 math 2 Science 2 Social Studies
3 World Language (2 Spanish, 2 Chinese and 2 Russian)
2 PE/Health
5 Electives

6. High School Courses 4 English 11 Math (AP & Honors) 11 Science (3 AP)
5 social studies
3 levels of 3 world languages
(3 Spanish, 3 Chinese and 2 Russian)
3 PE/Health
28 electives

7. Elementary School Courses
Fall 2014
Planning stages
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K6 Focus Groups
Blended Model - Periodic Face to Face contact with online lessons.
Full-time only

8. 1st Century Virtual Academy
HOW are kids doing?
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9. 1st Century Virtual Academy
HOW are kids doing?
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10. How are kids doing? 2012-2013 Passrate: 2013 Graduation rate
52% for our primary/full-time students
84% for our secondary/part-time students
2013 Graduation rate
37%
This was an 8.5% increase from 2012

11. 1st Century Virtual Academy
Parent Expectations
Consistent and frequent encouragement and accountability to student
Dialogue with student in areas of interest and/or expertise
Not expected to teach
Read communications from school
Check student grades and progress
(In Schoology, like Parent Portal)
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12. 1st Century Virtual Academy
Student Expectations
Commit 5-8 hours /week/course
Log in each day
Be an active, engaged and committed learner
Submit assignments and tests by due dates-weekly
Attend live class sessions and labs
Use resources that teachers provide
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13. Connections

14. Meeting Student and Parent Needs
Advisement Program – Counselor Support and ICAP
Personal Interaction - Work sessions at the Ed Center including teachers, counselors, tech support, other staff
Social networking with other students and staff including live classrooms/Schoology
Consistent communications with students
and parents
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15. 1st Century Virtual Academy
Engaging Students
Events and Fieldtrips: Social school-sponsored events and academic fieldtrips, parties, Graduation, year-end picnic.
Clubs: Book Club, Pet Club, National Honor Society, Student Government, Voice Acting, Photography, Gamers
Academic Events: School assemblies, orientations, conferences, weekly student work sessions, school visits, instructional support days.
Communication and Connection: Weekly communications, weekly work sessions, live office hours, one on one meetings as needed or requested
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16. Identifying Our At Risk - At Risk Students
Analyze weekly eligibility grades
Teacher referral
Previous counselor referral, parent/student info
Incoming grades, behavior, history
Maternity policy
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17. 1st Century Virtual Academy
Wrap Around Services
Mandatory Instructional Support Days
F2F 2 days/week at end of the month
9 am-3 pm
Individual support with core teachers, admin, counselors, CLs
35% improved their grades to passing
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18. 1st Century Virtual Academy
Wrap Around Services
Reconnect Meeting
Target is our part-time students that are not passing
Meet after 2nd 6 week grades of semester
Held at local libraries throughout district
Help re-connect them with their teacher and ask for help
60% pass their classes
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19. 1st Century Virtual Academy
Wrap Around Services
Group/Individual Counseling
8th and 9th grade group
skill building and social integration
Meet f2f every week
Individual academic plan meetings with families
Set up Academic Improvement Plan for 3 weeks
Sometimes require work session attendance
Discuss other educational options
½ time Social Worker on staff for more intensive therapy
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20. J21VA CONTACT INFORMATION
Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy website:
J21VA Office:
(phone)
(fax)
Counselor:
Suzanne Jimenez

21. Thank You For Attending!