1. Virtual Academy
Orientation
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2. Meet the Faculty Passion for Education Subject Matter Competent
Highly Qualified
Welcome from Chris/Betsy/Matt. Quick Intro of all teachers.
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3. Rotation: students please follow your station card
STEP 1: Check In
STEP 2: PCC
STEP 3: Meet With Teachers
A6: McWhorter(Math,CompSci A), Van Zijll (English),
A6: Vierra (Business), Swaner (Science, Health)
F5: Corlew (Art), Moreno (Computers, Multimedia),
F5: Harris (Spanish)
F3: Gorman (Social Studies, Psychology)
STEP 4: A5 - Online Participation Contracts/Check Out

4. Vision Statement
AAV students will be critical thinkers prepared for comprehensive learning in high school and beyond by continuously adapting to a rapidly changing technological world.
aspires.
Discuss advantages of being a dependent charter-access to homesite school activities, A-G Approved, Wasc Accreditation, Highly Qualified Teachers. Rigor, Relevance, Relationships!

5. Celebrations WASC Accredited (6 Years) UC A-G Courses NCAA Approved
2015 California Gold Ribbon Schools Award
Honoring outstanding, innovative schools
Leading Edge Certified in online teaching and learning
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6. AV Virtual Time Expectations
1 hour of time required per course per day
4 components of successful online learning. Will review briefly so you can help your child be successful

7. CTE Pathways Business Pathway Computer Science
Business Management and Ownership, Economics of Business and International Business and Practicum
Computer Science
Intro to Computer Science, Cyber-Security, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science I
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8. How Can You Help Your Student Succeed?
Plan your child’s learning schedule with him/her
Utilize to-do lists (Be specific for each day)
Make use of planning tools (Calendars, etc)
Check for completed work
Be flexible
Communicate with teachers regularly
Parents
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9. Communication - Stay Connected
CANVAS
Adobe Connect
Student
Gmail
Students
Weekly Office Hours
Remind 101
Google Hangout
Briefly hit on each one.
Good communication is #1 tool for success in a virtual course
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10. CANVAS - Learning Management System (LMS)
STEP 1:
Students log into student gmail accounts
Username and password are the same as their student gmail username and password
STEP 2:
Student Canvas’ website URL:
Or click on the Canvas link (shown above) on our website (see below) under NEWS!
Automatically Logged In
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12. Powerschool: https://powerschool.avhsd.org/public/home.html
Student Portal
Parent Portal
Check Regularly!

13. Get the Canvas APP

17. Virtual Resource Centers
THREE LOCATIONS
SOAR Prep Center
6300 West Avenue L, Lancaster 93536
Knight Prep Center
th Street East, Palmdale 93552
Palmdale Prep Center
2270 East Avenue Q, Palmdale 93550
Confirm Teacher Office Hours Prior to attending:
Check Canvas Homepages For Teacher Office Hours
Check School Website for the most up to date Resource Center Hours
Weekly meetings mandatory. Independent learning at centers encouraged.

18. Questions? -Parent and Student FAQ’s located at:
Virtual Academy Website: Visit Office Hours Calendar Regularly
Canvas Student Guide: Practical how-To Navigation explanations for students
Show where to find answers rather than just giving them.
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