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Expanded Learning. Fairlawn local schools: 2014-2015 . What is Expanded Learning?. Traditional classroom instruction + Technology-based classes. Benefits of Expanded Learning. Expanded curriculum = student choice Individual pacing Scheduling flexibility = more options
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Expanded Learning Fairlawn local schools: 2014-2015
What is Expanded Learning? Traditional classroom instruction + Technology-based classes
Benefits of Expanded Learning • Expanded curriculum = student choice • Individual pacing • Scheduling flexibility = more options • Special interest classes = college/career/personal exploration • AP Courses for college prep • Gifted classes • Credit recovery
Who Can Take Expanded Learning Classes? • Grades 6-12 (PLATO) • Gifted may begin earlier
What Are the Classes Like? • Offered by PLATO • Will be accredited as a regular Fairlawn class • Will meet eligibility requirements • Students assigned to a PLATO course, will be assigned a period in the Blended Learning Lab • Mr. Knouff will be assigned as the blended learning teacher • Blended learning period is flexible with schedule
How Do I Sign Up? • Application from the office • Mark the classes you want • Parent Signature
How Many Classes Can I Take? • Up to two at a time • May sign up for more as you complete them
English Electives • World Lit • American Lit • British Lit • Gothic Lit • Advanced English • Reading and Writing • Structures of Writing
Math Electives • Consumer Math • Advanced Calculus
Science Electives • Earth and Space • Great Minds in Science • Health • Integrated Physics and Chemistry • Life Science • Science Curriculum • Veterinary Science
Social Studies Electives • African American Studies • Middle School World History • Native American Studies • Social Issues • Social Problems • Geography • Civics
World Studies Electives • World Geography • World History • World History Before 1815 • World History Since 1815 • World History Since 1500 • World view Social Studies
Electives Continued • Academic Success • Anthropology • Criminology • Archeology • Digital Photography
Electives • Law & Order • Real World Parenting • Music Appreciation • World Religions • Art History and Appreciation
Electives • Philosophy • International Business • Forensic Science • Beyond High School
Fairlawn—Using 21st Century technology to bring students educational opportunities