1. Connie Godfrey

2. What is BHOLC? BHOLC allows participating districts to offer a self-paced, online learning option for their students Students remain enrolled in home district and follow their graduation requirements CCSS aligned curriculum provided through fuelEducation and monitored by BHOLC

3. Enrollment Options Full time Part time Single courses Credit Recovery Foreign Language Extensive list of elective courses

4. Learning Coach Students in grades K-8 are closely monitored by learning coach (usually a parent or guardian) Learning Coach: Oversees daily work Records attendance Monitors students’ pace, schedule, and individual needs

5. Student Engaged in five – six hours of learning each day Customized learning opportunities Students can have courses in more than one grade level Self-paced…can move ahead or take extra time Has access to curriculum anywhere/anytime

6. BHOLC Grades K-8 have a BHOLC SD certified teacher that oversees progress, maintains contact with families, and helps with lessons if needed Grades 9-12 are monitored by a BHOLC mentor (SD certified teacher) Core courses in grades 9-12 are taught by SD certified teachers Progress is reported to districts Monthly progress reports for grades K-8 Weekly emails from Peak in grades 9-12

7. K-8 Progress Report

8. Peak Report

9. K12.com

10. High School Courses

11. How to Enroll Parents apply at http://www.k12local.com/blackhills http://www.k12local.com/blackhills BHOLC will send notification to district Parent brings Learning Agreement to school If district approves enrollment: Fax BHOLC the signed Learning Agreement Enter student in SDVS Counselor helps student choose high school courses that meet districts’ graduation requirements BHOLC enrolls student

12. South Dakota Virtual School

13. Characteristics of a Successful Online Learner Self-motivated and self-disciplined -able to work independently with little direction Has adult supervision, encouragement, involvement Has good time-management –able to commit to five hours/day on schoolwork—isn’t a procrastinator Can adequately prepare and study for exams Can effectively communicate any questions or concerns to instructor Comfortable expressing self in writing using grammatically correct, written statements and/or essays

14. Characteristics Continued… Able to persevere, even when confronted with obstacles Understand that online courses can be more challenging than face-to-face classes Has basic computer skills and can use word processing software, download software, install software, use a web browser, etc. Has access to a computer that is connected to the Internet and has a backup plan if needed Comfortable in a "virtual environment" - email, sending attachments, threaded discussions, chat rooms, etc. Adapted from Fairmont State University http://www.fairmontstate.edu/academics/distancelearning/successful_student.asp

15. BHOLC Video

16. Helpful Links BHOLC Website K12.com Sample Lessons (K-8)