Perry County Virtual School

1. Perry County Virtual School • Why? • School choice option for families in Perry County • Increase our opportunity to serve students • Chance for students that are not a part of Perry County Schools to return • Provide some of the benefits of public school enrollment while accessing courses from home. • Start small to focus on getting it right

2. Perry County Virtual School • What to expect • Students in grades 6-12 can enroll in online courses through Perry County Schools. • PCVS will provide flexible, technology-based education. • Families only need access to reliable internet, computer and printer. • Onlycost to families is a $25 diagnostic assessment fee which is reimbursed at end of school year as long as students have completed the program. • Courses follow state guidelines and are facilitated by Tennessee licensed teachers.

3. Perry County Virtual School • Students will be required to participate in state assessments such as TCAP/EOC, ACT, Civics, etc. • State mandated assessments are the only times students will be required to come onto campus. • Tutoring labs will be available after school hours to provide support as needed. • Students & families, at a minimum, will be provided with progress reports every 4 ½ weeks & report cards every 9 weeks. • PCVS will follow the district calendar

4. Perry County Virtual School • Advantages • Cost = Free (only fee is $25 assessment which can be reimbursed). • Assured courses and assessments are aligned to Tennessee standards set forth by TDOE. • Feedback from state assessments • Eligible to try out for sports teams, band, etc. • High School Prom – with approval, purchase ticket • High School Graduation – will have a ceremony for PCVS. PCVS will not have ceremony for Kindergarten or 8th grade. • Receive Perry County Schools diploma

5. Perry County Virtual School • Access to health services provided by Coordinated School Health program. • Ayers Foundation – will support PCVS students with FAFSA, post secondary applications, etc. and will be eligible to apply for local scholarships. However, PCVS students will not travel on trips with Ayers Foundation & will not be eligible for scholarship funds provided by Ayers Foundation. • Dual Enrollment Opportunities – qualifying students during Junior & Senior year. • PCVS students will not participate in field trips or parties.

6. Perry County Virtual School • Next Steps • Applications are available tonight. Will be available on website. Remember only accepting around 20 • Applications will be accepted through July 9th. Applications will not be accepted after the 9th. • Can mail to Board of Education office or scan & email to Ashley Carroll. • Office will be closed week of July 1. Office will be open June 26 & 27 or July 8th & 9th for delivered applications.

7. Perry County Virtual School • Mailed Applications • Ashley Carroll, Perry County Board of Education • 857 Squirrel Hollow Drive Linden, TN 37096 • Email applications sent to acarroll@perrycountyschools.us • Hand delivered June 26 & 27 or July 8 & 9

8. Partners For Digital Team • Wendy Oliver • Vicky Smith • Jared Brewer

9. A day in the life… • Help me! • Getting organized • Managing timelines • Study skills • Monitor internet

10. Partners for Digital Alternative Education Experiences Partnership • Partners for Digital is offering an high school educational experience for each student to create their own personalized learning plan, while adhering to the requirements set forth by Tennessee’s diploma requirements • Student will work at their own pace within the semester with a pacing guide. • Students will have interactions and social learning activities as well as the opportunity for extended learning both formal and informal.

11. Customizable Full-time Academic Requirements

12. Teachers Teacher responsibilities include: • Teachers will contact students one time per week and parents one time per month. • Teachers will have regular office hours when they are directly accessible to students. • Teachers will respond in a timely manner to students. • Teachers will provide a pacing guide for students and post regular due dates for assignments. • Teachers will respond to emails daily during business hours. • Teachers will post weekly announcements. • Teachers will foster student-to-student interaction through discussions weekly. • Assignments will be graded in a timely manner with personalized feedback. • Grade updates or progress reports will be provided every other week.

13. Learning Coaches Coaches responsibilities include: • Coaching students and serving as a point of contact for the program. • Contacting students and parents 2x/month to discuss academic progress, time logged into courses, and their academic progress. • Developing a rapport and discussing career goals with students. • Mapping out academic goals with students. • Assisting students with time management. • Designing and guiding the capstone project throughout the program experience with students.

14. Content Delivery and Interactions Curriculum and Platform • All curriculum provided is aligned to TN state standards and will be provided digitally. The curriculum will be offered using the Edgenuity curriculum and platform.