1. World Languages Parent Meeting
May 9, 2017

2. Welcome & Introductions
Mr. Andrew Lorentz, Assistant Principal
Mr. Paul Gandolfo- Online World Language facilitator
Mrs. Kristal Goelz- Spanish teacher
Ms. Erin Williams- French teacher

3. Why Online Learning? Student & parent inquiries
Variety of language opportunities
Offers a way to provide additional language credit at high school level- must have two credits in the same language
Independent learning

4. Cost & Commitment There will be no cost to you-a $500 value
This is a year-long commitment, just as the face to face class will be
80 slots for online students

5. Grades The “teacher” will be a Georgia Virtual School (GaVS) teacher
Assignments and grades will be given by the GaVS teacher
Questions/communication about the class will be done through GaVS, not Mr. Gandolfo
1 unit of high school credit is awarded with successful completion
Grade does not affect high school GPA

6. Feeder High Schools Allatoona HS Harrison HS Kennesaw Mtn HS
Currently offer:
French
Latin
Spanish
Currently offer:
French
Latin
Spanish
Currently offer:
French
Latin
Spanish
All three of our feeder high schools worked with us this year to ensure that students enrolled in an online program can continue in the same language when they enter high school.

7. What makes a good online learner?
Independent
Motivated
Problem Solver
Good communicator
Seeks help from peers & teachers

8. Online Learner Quiz What will the class look like?
GaVS “Is Online Learning for Me?”Quiz
These links are also available on the McClure website.

9. Questions?

10. Thank You! Gracias! Merci! Gratias tibi! Danke!谢谢
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