1. Innovation High School Future County's Virtual High School “Innovators” Deborah Arrington, Emily Atwood, & Elicia Knight

2. Vision Innovation High School will offer 21 st century learning experiences to all high school students in Future County through flexible scheduling, collaboration between home and school, along with state of the art technology.

3. Mission Innovation High School will expand educational opportunities by ensuring that each high school student has the chance to earn a high school diploma no matter what individual needs they may encounter throughout their high school career. Each student will receive individualized, student-centered, online courses through collaboration with the teacher, parent, and student. Innovation High School will address the diverse learners, their needs and learning styles while putting technology into their hands and teaching 21st century skills.

4. Administration Principal Carla Changely Assistant Principal George Newway Communication Support (Secretary) Claudia Fasttyper Instructional Web Design Dan Designer Academic Manager/ Counselor Tina Trendsetter Testing Coordinator Rochel Tester

5. Staff Assignments Math teachersArt Teacher Science teachers Music Teacher Social Studies teachers Spanish Teacher English teachers Latin Teacher Technology Assistants Photography/Graphic Design Internship Supervisor SAT Prep Health/Physical Education Teacher Career & Technology Teachers Journalism Blogging & Virtual Newspaper

6. Courses Offered English CoursesForeign Language English I, II, II, IVLatin I and II Virtual NewspaperSpanish I and II Journalism BloggingMath CoursesTechnology Math IAccounting I Math IIEntrepreneurship I Math III Computer Science Principles Advanced Functions and ModelingComputer Programming I ScienceElectives Environmental Science/Earth ScienceSAT Prep BiologyGraphic Arts Physical SciencePhotography Social StudiesHealth/Physical Education Civics and EconomicsYoga World HistoryNutrition American History IPilates American History IIAerobics ArtsSenior Classes Visual ArtsInternship Music AppreciationInnovation and Collaboration Theatre ArtSenior Project Dance

7. Advanced Courses Offered English Courses AP English III, IV Foreign Language Spanish III, IV Latin III, IV Math Courses AP Statistics AP Caluculus Technology Accounting II Computer Programming II Entrepreneurship II Science Course Chemistry Physics AP Biology Electives Graphic Arts II Anatomy and Physiology Photography II Social Studies CoursesHealth/Physical Education PsychologyNutrition II AP US History Aerobics II Religious Studies Arts Visual Arts II Music Appreciation II Theatre Arts II Dance II

8. School Organizations & Student Clubs Art Club Inventors EnvironmentalistsMad Scientists Chess ClubLeague On-line Gaming Latin Club Spanish Club Fitness Friends PTSO Historians Public Service Mathematicians Community Life Parent/Teacher/Student Organizations

9. Sample of Brochure Innovation High School Become an "Innovator" Future County School District For more information visit www.IHSInnovators.net Vision Innovation High School will offer 21 st century learning experiences to all high school students in Future County through flexible scheduling, collaboration between home and school, along with state of the art technology. Innovation High School 123 New Way Drive Internet, NC 10000-201 P - (336) 987-6543 F - (336) 987-1234 email - IHSInnovators@net.edu What is Innovation High School? Innovation High School is a public virtual education program offered through Future County, which provides students with a 21st century education through Internet-based classes. Highlights -online classes, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -attain a high school diploma -gain technology skills -no busses, no carpooling,no gas -no buildings, no closed doors -no limitations -more one on one instructional time from teachers - full-time or part-time along with attending your districted school -instruction is delivered through Teleplace and Canvas -interact with classmates and teachers through discussion, email, text, and skype -participate in discussion boards, turn in assignments, take notes, receive grades

10. Sample of Brochure continued Why Innovation High?  flexible schedule  courses meet or exceed high school graduation requirements  free, a part of public school  can go part-time in addition to school based classes to get ahead  highly qualified licensed teachers  NC Common Core and State Standards  online textbooks for some classes  online student communities  parent access to classes  preparation for college Mascot Innovators Enrolling 1. Complete and submit Student Enrollment Form found on website. 2. Wait to be contacted by an advisor at Innovation High School (DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM YOUR CURRENT SCHOOL until you have spoken with a IHS advisor). 3. Discuss choices, classes, and goals with your parents and advisor. physical limitations flexible schedule diplom a socially uncomfortable independent learner retakes different learning environment teen pregnancy working teen get ahead free technology skills more individualized instruction no transportation needed no office hours collaboration skills homebound academic advising

11. Why did we create Innovation High? Decrease drop-out rate Home-school alternative Homebound replacement Accommodate students with: o past discipline issues o behavior challenges o academic struggles o unstable home life o health problems o social challenges o varying custody arrangements o teen parenting or pregnancies o traveling lifestyles

12. References Allen, L. (2001). From Plaques to Practice: How Schools Can Breathe Life Into Their Guiding Beliefs. Phi Delta Kappan, 83(4), 289-293. Hartzell, G. (2002). Controlling Your Own Destiny. School Library Journal, 48 (11), 37. Mascot from www.photos.com www.ncvps.org