August 20th 4:30-7:30 pm Grantsburg High School Auditorium 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 August 21st 4:30-7

2. August 20th 4:30-7:30 pm Grantsburg High School Auditorium 480 East James AvenueGrantsburg, WI 54840 August 21st 4:30-7:30 pm Superior Best Western 415 Hammond Avenue Superior WI 54880 August 22nd 4:30-7:30 pm Green Bay Public Library (lower level) 515 Pine Street Green Bay, WI 54301 August 23rd 4:30-7:30 pm Wausau- Marathon County Public Library (3rd floor)(Wausau Room) 300 1st Street Wausau, WI 54403 August 24th 4:30-7:30 pm Chippewa Valley Technical College 620 West Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701-6162 Insight School of Wisconsin

3. August 27th 4:30-7:30 pm Milwaukee Public Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53233 August 28th 5:00-8:00 pm Beloit Public Library 409 Pleasant Street Beloit, WI 53511 August 29th 4:30-7:30 pm Madison Public Library 2707 E Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53717 August 30th 4:30-7:30 pm LaCrosse Public Library Side B of Auditorium 800 Main Street LaCrosse, WI 54601 Insight School of Wisconsin

4. Welcome • Thank you for choosing Insight School of Wisconsin • We are a school of CHOICE • First Class of Insight School Wisconsin • You are a PIONEER • Commitment, Determination, and Drive Insight School of Wisconsin

5. Educational Philosophy “ISWi’s mission is to serve students whose needs are not being well-met in a traditional high school setting. Insight Schools is devoted to making quality public education accessible for all high-school-age students. Insight School of Wisconsin will provide online education alternatives for thousands of high-school-age students in Wisconsin who, for reasons that are as unique as the students themselves, do not attend school or may benefit from a non-traditional school setting.” Insight School of Wisconsin

6. About ISWi • Partnered with Grantsburg School District • Charter School Governed by the State of WI • Innovative and Progressive Insight School of Wisconsin

7. As a student you will benefit from… • Choices. Choose courses covering core subjects and requirements, plus electives such as foreign languages, technology, and business—we also offer advanced placement and honors courses. • Tools. School issued laptop computer with wireless card, a printer, a stipend for Internet service, and all course materials you’ll need for independent study, for as long as you are an Insight student. • Guidance. Interact with iMentors and certified teachers who focus their time on teaching, mentoring, and engaging with students, primarily on a one-to-one basis. Insight School of Wisconsin

8. Advantages for Students • Will receive a high school diploma like any traditional high school • You will meet all state requirements for graduation and post high school education • 130+ courses to choose from • emphasizes “active learning,” or applying concepts rather than simply retaining information. You can study on your own time • You have flexibility in your education • You will be able to learn and gain an education in a positive environment where you feel comfortable Insight School of Wisconsin

9. Advantages Insight Provides • Knowledgeable/Experienced Support System • Alternative and Flexible Education • Broad and Challenging Curriculum • Pathway/Tools for to Success • High School Diploma • Lifelong knowledge and skills • Connection with University of Phoenix (online university) • Outstanding Educational Experience Insight School of Wisconsin

10. What We Need From You • A High Level of Commitment • Patience and Understanding of our Newness • As we implement new processes to make our complete education experience more beneficial to our Students and Families • Feedback • Communication • High Level of Effort Insight School of Wisconsin

11. ISWI Principal Billy Beesley • Proud to be the Principal of ISWI • Background • Online Educational Experience • Our Team of Administrators & Vision (next) Please raise your hand at any time during the presentation if you have questions. Insight School of Wisconsin

12. Insight School of Wisconsin John Jacobs * Jeff Bush * Billy Beesley Cassidy Bettendorf * Dana Maney Janell Stevens * Stacy McNight ISWI Distinguished Faculty Faith McNally*Kayla McLean*Vivian BrotenOliver Burrows*William Johnston James Anghilante * Steve Beach * Becky Crowe * Kimberly Dion Dawn DeMarco * Kiala Givehand * Tama Ihde * Jennifer Jaworski Mark Johnson * Peggy Klein * Kirsten Koetje * Luke Konrath Dawn Nibbelink * Michael O’Connor * Melissa Palmer * Ann Pearson * Ruth Regent-Smith * Barbara Schulz * Michael Seyller * Ray Speryl * Barbara Starikoff * Shannon Urban Janel Woodhouse * Heather Young

13. What Brings Student Success? • Commitment (To yourself & your future) • Hard Work (Online learning is challenging) • Determination (When the going gets tough, the tough gets going!) • Weekly Study Expectations (Six Credits) • 30 hours per week (Easy & Hard to Understand Courses) • 6 hours per day (alternatives & chunking) Insight School of Wisconsin

14. Ways to Succeed – that WORK!! • #1 is Organization • Build Folders & Folders & Folders • CASE Put everything relevant into your folders • Good Notes (Using MSFT Word) • Questions – Prepare to ask teachers, online Tutors Insight School of Wisconsin

15. Organization is your “Best Friend” • Develop a routine • Have schedules and reminders visible each and every day where you will see them! • Use some sort of assignment notebook • MSFT Word & Excel • Daily Planner (Paper or Electronic) • Apex & eCollege Insight School of Wisconsin

16. Understand Your Learning Style • #2 Time Management • A schedule that works for YOU • Study in a quiet place – the same place each day • Private but yet public • What time of day are you able to focus the best? • What type of environment & conditions do you learn best in? (Jeter) Insight School of Wisconsin

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18. Set Goals and Benchmarks • Set Short Term Goals & Long Term Goals that you are able to or want to accomplish • Set Benchmarks (mini goals) for each goal • Give yourself rewards for accomplishing your goals in a successful manner • Be sure to be REALISTIC Insight School of Wisconsin

19. Attendance • Attendance must be documented and tracked to meet State and Federal requirements and reporting • We believe attendance directly correlates with the level of success obtainable for each student Insight School of Wisconsin

20. Attendance • Two types of ISWI Attendance • Synchronous • Asynchronous • Elluminate Synchronous Sessions & Asynchronous Recordings Insight School of Wisconsin

21. Attendance Reporting • Insight’s State reporting requirements will be reported as days since last login. • Attendance Guidelines used for Absentees: • Attendance Policy: • Calls from your Student Advisor after 3 missed days • Warning letters, e-mails generated weekly for: • 3-10 days with no login • 11-15 days with no login • 16-19 days with no login (Certified letter sent) • 20+ days with no login (withdrawn from school) Insight School of Wisconsin

22. Attendance Recap • No login or communication of any sort for 3 consecutive days or more will be considered an unexcused absentee • If a student receives 20 days of consecutive unexcused absences this will be considered a sufficient indicator of lack of progress and the student may be withdrawn from Insight School of WI and sent back to their home school district Insight School of Wisconsin

23. Educational Leave • Educational Leave • Up to 5 days • Pre-approved by the Principal “Insight School of Wisconsin is a school of choice that requires a commitment to excellence! Attendance is a crucial component to the success of each student!” Insight School of Wisconsin

24. Grading Policy • Grading policies are established by individual instructors and are in compliance with State and School guidelines. • Grading information and other course-specific information are provided online within each course. Insight School of Wisconsin

25. Assignment Late Policy • Teachers shall have initial authority to grant exceptions on an individual basis. Completed according to schedule = No penalty • Completed between 1 – 7 calendar days late = No penalty, if previous arrangements made with the teacher. • Completed between 8 – 14 calendar days late = 75% of earned points • Over 14 calendar days late = Zero credit unless previous arrangements have been made with the teacher. • The Principal is the first level of appeal. Insight School of Wisconsin

26. Turn-it-in.com Turn it in is a software application that ISWI uses to guarantee the originality of a student’s work. Gettysburg Address example Plagiarism checks and teacher and parent notifications. Insight School of Wisconsin

27. Weekly Progress Reports • Student will receive a progress report via… • Email • Standard USPS mail Insight School of Wisconsin

28. Parent/Guardian Roles • Support to organize their students to study • Support to develop student time management • Oversight on completion of course work • Catch your student before they fall behind • Communicate with the School, Teachers, iMentors, and Academic Counselor Insight School of Wisconsin

29. ISWI Teaching Staff • 27 Teachers and 5 iMentors (170 applicants) • Average of over 11 years of teaching experience • 2/3 have advanced degrees of Masters, Double Masters and Specialist, several close to Ph.D. • Some teachers had extensive online teaching experience • The best from around the Nation Insight School of Wisconsin

30. Insight Opportunities • Academic Letters • Clubs & Groups • Face to Face Events • Yearbook • Student Council • Forum/Discussion Board Insight School of Wisconsin

31. Clubs & Groups ISWI Clubs Offered include: Academic Decathlon, Animal, Art, Book, Chess, Dance, FBLA, Foreign Music, French, Journalism, NASA, Newspaper, Parenting, Pen pal, Pep, Photography, Spanish, Stock Market Club, Student Council, Wisconsin Pride, Yearbook & More. Do you have ideas for a club?

32. Please Review the ISWI Student/Parent Handbook Key Components Student Online Safety & Security Code of Ethics & Behavior Expectation of Course Work & Study School Involvement in Clubs & Groups Social Interactions Among All Students & Staff

33. Principal’s Office Hours • Students and Parents will be able to reach Mr. Beesley Monday through Fridays (most days) from 10:00-11:00 AM in my virtual office through Elluminate. • Phone calls to Principal’s Office 715-463-3753 • Specific Email to be announced Insight School of Wisconsin

34. Questions? Insight School of Wisconsin

35. Tech Check • Laptop and Power Cable • Printer and Power Cable • Microphone/Headset • USB cable and Phone/Modem Cable • Laptop Case • 1-866-800-0027 will provide you with 24 hour technical support Insight School of Wisconsin

36. Online Orientation • Overview of online learning • Mandatory • Located in eCollege • .25 credit • Will be facilitated by your iMentor Insight School of Wisconsin

37. Webmail Insight School of Wisconsin

38. Webmail Cont’d Insight School of Wisconsin

39. Document Management • Creating a folder Insight School of Wisconsin

40. Document Management Cont’d • After selecting to create a folder, the system will want you to name your new folder. • Type a new name here and press enter Insight School of Wisconsin

41. Document Management Cont’d • If you miss out on naming your folder, or decide you want to change the name, you can Right-Click on the folder and select Rename. Insight School of Wisconsin

42. Document Management Cont’d • Notice what I have done above. Inside of My Documents, I’ve created a folder called My Courses. Inside of My Courses I’ve set up a folder for each class that I am taking. That way, I can save my work separately for each class, and stay better organized. Insight School of Wisconsin

43. Document Management Cont’d • Inside the World History folder, notice how neatly things are arranged. Staying organized is a key skill for success in online school! Insight School of Wisconsin

44. LMS & SIS • Student Information Systems • Power School • Learning Management Systems • eCollege • Apex • Digital Learning Commons (DLC) Insight School of Wisconsin

45. Power School • Power School holds all of our school information – • your grades • transcripts • teacher’s comments • contact information • Power School is tracked and documented • Make sure to login in several times a week or you will be counted as Absent. Insight School of Wisconsin

46. Power School Login • To login to PowerSchool, first open the Go To Class link from your desktop. • Next, choose your school from the page that loads. Insight School of Wisconsin

47. Power School Cont’d • You will be taken to the PowerSchool login page. • Use the PowerSchool Username/Password from your Password Sheet which you received in the mail. If you have a password, but it is not working, please call your school and press 1 for technical support. Wisconsin – (866) 800-0027 Insight School of Wisconsin

48. Power School Cont’d • Once you have logged in to the system, you will see your start page, along with links running across the top of the page. Insight School of Wisconsin

49. Parent Login Insight School of Wisconsin

50. Power School Cont’d • Select Grades and Attendance to see final grades for a course, along with e-mail links to contact your teachers. If you have any absences recorded, they will show up here. Insight School of Wisconsin