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Virtual Learning Opportunities Avon High School January 14, 2014

Virtual Learning Opportunities Avon High School January 14, 2014. Current Virtual Learning Opportunities. Virtual High School and Brigham Young University (BYU) Recovery Credit Scheduling Flexibility Access to unique classes not otherwise available. Accessing Online Classes.

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Virtual Learning Opportunities Avon High School January 14, 2014

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  1. Virtual Learning OpportunitiesAvon High SchoolJanuary 14, 2014

  2. Current Virtual Learning Opportunities • Virtual High School and Brigham Young University (BYU) • Recovery Credit • Scheduling Flexibility • Access to unique classes not otherwise available

  3. Accessing Online Classes • Meet with school counselor. • Determine purpose and applicability to student’s overall learning plan. • Complete approval processrequired by program.

  4. College Planning: Implications • Common Perceptions of Colleges: • Online classes should serve to enhance classroom learning opportunities, not replace entirely. • Recovery credit should be indicated appropriately on student transcripts.

  5. Athletics Planning: Implications • NCAA Eligibility • Core Courses • Elective Credit

  6. Virtual High School at a Glance • Over 300 course offerings. • Quality Courses • Certified teachers at the other end. • Collaboration with students around the world. • Accredited standards based courses. • AP results exceed national average. • Partnered through the CT Consortium (CREC) • Average class size is 21 with a maximum of 25. • Avon started in 2011-2012

  7. Registration Process • Students begin with an online self-evaluation Your Score is: 32 out of a possible 45 It sounds like you could make a go of VHS. Be sure to select a course that interests you, as VHS courses require a high degree of commitment.  • School counselor approval is required. • Students register for the VHS program and then select course(s). • Students may request courses online. • 99.89% of students course requests are granted.

  8. AHS Course Participation AP- economics, environmental science, government, music theory, psychology, statistics

  9. Enrollment by Year

  10. Grades

  11. Further Exploration • PLATO Learning • Earning college credit through online courses and partnerships. • Creating virtual learning courses internally. • Edmodo • The Flipped Classroom

  12. The Flipped Classroom

  13. Next Steps • Leadership Support • Establish Collaborative Networks • Explore possibilities with the AHS Community Leadership Team in 2014-2015

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