Credit Recovery and Accrual

1. Credit Recovery and Accrual David Patteson, Credit Recovery/Accrual Teacher Julia Cunningham, Credit Recovery/Accrual Administrator

2. Online Learning at Freeman • The Credit Recovery and Accrual Program at Freeman is a unique learning opportunity for students who have demonstrated a need for a different learning environment from what is offered in the traditional classroom setting. • E2020 “Education 2020” software combines a variety of instructional strategies and activities that address the unique learning styles of all students • The following courses are available for CR/CA at Freeman: • English 9-12, Algebra I, Geometry, Earth Science, Biology I, Chemistry, Physics, World History I, VA/US History, VA/US Government

3. Benefits of Online Learning • Accessibility • Students may work from home, library, or anywhere with wireless interface connection (WIFI). • Independence • Pacing • Ability to work ahead, finish early • Embedded Calendar • Will not advance until mastery is demonstrated • Communication • Email and chat access to teacher and administrator • Parents receive weekly reports

4. Credit Recovery Credit Recovery is an option for students who have taken a year-long course and did not pass during a previous school year or summer school. • VDOE Seat time requirement • Prescriptive testing at the beginning of the course • Pretesting throughout the course (with the exception of English classes) Students are allowed the Credit Recovery option during ONE year of high school. If a student has taken a Credit Recovery course, he or she is not a candidate for Credit Accrual**

5. Credit Accrual • Credit Accrual is an option for students who have not previously taken a course, but need to earn the credit for the course within the current school year • To get ahead • As a Second Semester Student • Students beginning before the end of first semester • No prescriptive testing/no pretesting • VDOE seat time requirement • One year of content • Students beginning 2/1/11 or later • Semester 1 – prescriptive testing will determine end date for SEM 1 coursework • Semester 2 – 18 weeks of coursework, no prescriptive testing

6. Prescriptive VS Pretesting • Prescriptive test • First day of class • Results determine the coursework needed for mastery • Student is able to “test out” of content • Not an option for Credit Accrual students who began before 2/1/11 • All Credit Recovery students complete a prescriptive test • Help!: “What does a 43% on the prescriptive test mean?” • Pretest • Students are able to take these tests to bypass small portions of the content (units, etc) • Not an option for CA students prior to 2/1/11

7. Intervention • The online program will prevent students from advancing if they have not mastered previous material. • The teacher will provide whatever assistance is most beneficial to the student to help him or her master the material. • Students who fall behind may be required to attend before or after-school tutoring in order to receive help in with the specific area of difficulty • Students may be assigned additional activities from a textbook or online resource as needed.

8. Time Commitment • Students must work during school hours as well as at home. It is recommended that students spend at least 3 hours/week working on their coursework outside of school. Internet access is available at the public library as well as various restaurants in the area. • It’s not just time, its QUALITY TIME!!! • At least 1 unit test/week • Study Block – 25 minutes/day • Study Hall – 45 minutes/day

9. Contract • Come to every CR/CA class on time and ready to work • Bring computer and charger daily • HELP!: “My computer isn’t working, what do I do?” • Demonstrate consistent progress • 2 consecutive weeks behind in pacing = probation and plan • 3 consecutive weeks behind in pacing = schedule change • All coursework is to be independent • Testing procedure • Attend required tutoring • Maintain passing grades in other courses • Conduct yourself in a respectful manner and follow the HCPS Code of Student Conduct at all times

10. Grounds for Removal • Poor Attendance • Lack of Progress • Class preparedness • Behavior (in ALL classes) • Integrity/Technology Violations

11. SOL End of Course Tests • Students enrolled in Credit Recovery or Accrual courses that have SOL End of Course tests will take the SOL test if they have not already done so and passed. • Students will take the SOL test during the earliest testing window possible after course completion.

12. E2020 Reports GRADES FOR CR/CA COURSES ARE NOT INCLUDED ON INTERIM OR MARKING PERIOD REPORT CARDS!! • Bi-weekly individual report via email to parents • Students can check their progress at any time • Calendar Feature • Attendance (Monitors time spent on the program) • What if I don’t have an email address? • Most important information on Progress report: • Course Completed Percentage • Actual Grade • Pacing Status

13. Progress Report % complete (time) Pacing status Course Name Grade on completed assignments only Grade in relation to time Grade if all incomplete assignments were zeros. Grade earned if removed.

14. Tips to Help Your Student Succeed • Encourage consistent attendance and participation in Credit Recovery/Accrual Course as well as all other courses. • Monitor progress through progress reports • Maintain communication with Mr. Patteson and Ms. Cunningham • dmpatteson@henrico.k12.va.us • jccunningham@henrico.k12.va.us