5. This is your “Dashboard” 1.Dashboard opens on “Homeroom” 2.Homeroom lists all courses you are/ your student is enrolled in. 3.It also displays all messages from the online instructor. 1.Dashboard opens on “Homeroom” 2.Homeroom lists all courses you are/ your student is enrolled in. 3.It also displays all messages from the online instructor.

6. Click the class you wish to enter…

7. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY ! Here you will find teacher announcements

8. A growing number of the online instructors now include video tutorials to explain how to successfully navigate their particular class!

9. Navigate using the “panel” on the left When 1 st logging on, it is best to start with the link marked “Orientation”

10. Read EACH of them carefully !!! These are your course tools These are your course tools

11. When 1 st logging on, it is best to start with the link marked “Schedule”

12. 1.This opens the “Dynamic Schedule” 2.The Dynamic Schedule allows you to generate a pacing guide specific to the deadlines you were given for beginning & ending your course. 1.This opens the “Dynamic Schedule” 2.The Dynamic Schedule allows you to generate a pacing guide specific to the deadlines you were given for beginning & ending your course.

13. 1.Let’s say your Start Date is 12/25/2015… 2.You would enter that into the “dropdown menus” for Start Date. 1.Let’s say your Start Date is 12/25/2015… 2.You would enter that into the “dropdown menus” for Start Date.

14. 1.Let’s say your End Date is 01/29/2016… 2.You would enter that into the “dropdown menus” for End Date. 3.Finally, click submit… 1.Let’s say your End Date is 01/29/2016… 2.You would enter that into the “dropdown menus” for End Date. 3.Finally, click submit…

15. 1.You will now have a pacing guide specific to your deadlines. 2.Be sure to create one for EACH of your courses. 3.Follow each guide closely & you will complete each class on time! 1.You will now have a pacing guide specific to your deadlines. 2.Be sure to create one for EACH of your courses. 3.Follow each guide closely & you will complete each class on time!

17. It is vital that you understand that Peak is independent of Aeries…

18. This means the grades you earn online will not appear on Aeries accept at the time of: 1.Progress Reports 2.Report Cards So it is up to you and your guardian(s) to track your performance on Peak itself!

19. Average GradeAverage Grade –This tells you what grade you/ your student get(s) MOST OFTEN on assignments and exams. Cumulative Grade –T–T–T–This tells you what grade you have/ your student has OVERALL –I–I–I–In other words, what would appear on a report card.

20. This page also informs you of:This page also informs you of: 1.Individual activities & exams 2.Date & time of activity 3.Grade on that activity “Last Activity” –T–T–T–This tells you not only WHEN an assignment was completed… –…–…–…–…but also reveals when was the last time ANY work was done.

22. Typically, if you (as a guardian) provided the school with your email, we create a “Guardian Account” for you.Typically, if you (as a guardian) provided the school with your email, we create a “Guardian Account” for you.

23. When your account is created, it is linked to your student’s:When your account is created, it is linked to your student’s: –both of you will receive introductory emails from the site/ instructor(s). Be sure to check your Spam/ Junk folder when the course begins…Be sure to check your Spam/ Junk folder when the course begins… –Depending on your email filter, this first message may go there rather than your Inbox!

24. As a Guardian, you will log into the same portal as the students…As a Guardian, you will log into the same portal as the students…

25. You will note that your Dashboard has minor differences from that of a student…You will note that your Dashboard has minor differences from that of a student… No list of courses! Extra tab!

26. The Observer Dashboard lets you see on what date and at what time your student last logged in…The Observer Dashboard lets you see on what date and at what time your student last logged in…

27. You will note that your Dashboard has minor differences from that of a student…You will note that your Dashboard has minor differences from that of a student… No list of courses! Extra tab!

28. The Observer Dashboard lets you see on what date and at what time your student last logged in…The Observer Dashboard lets you see on what date and at what time your student last logged in…

30. If all else fails, please contact: –Mr. Austin (mentor) maustin@aadusd.k12.us.ca –Mrs. Ortiz (counselor) aortiz@aadusd.k12.us.ca –course instructor(s) have weekly office hours (given in intro email) to support students. Students/ Guardians can access this office hour by clicking on “Class Connect” in their course page.

31. See also:See also: –The Orientation link in the upper right of your Homeroom page. –On the next page, click the “Introduction to Online Learning” link

32. You will now be asked to log in to view a video that takes you over every possible step.

34. Though all online, there is still work to complete: 1.Assignments 2.Projects 3.Discussions

35. Also, Please keep in mind that –As this IS an ONLINE course Being absent from school does NOT excuse you/ your student from completing given work. As long as there is access to Internet, there is access to class!