Mid-Willamette Online Education Program

1. Mid-Willamette Online Education Program Serving High Schools in the Mid-Willamette Valley: Amity, Dayton, McMinnville, Newberg, Sheridan, Willamina, and Yamhill-Carlton

2. Welcome to Mid-Willamette Online Education Program. Your local Mid-Willamette school districts are pleased to expand their educational offerings to meet all student’s educational needs in their communities. This program is designed to be accessed at home via your own personal computers as well as allow participation in classes at your local school, in your community, and from other local professional avenues. We know you have a strong interest and investment in your young adult’s education and would like to have as much input and flexibility as possible, encouraging a well-rounded, college-ready, graduate who has had the opportunities to explore a variety of future options. As with all online programs, changes will continuously take place and offerings updated. Participating students may choose to earn a diploma from their own district’s school or from McMinnville School District, as long as they fulfill the necessary requirements. A local online program provides Mid-Willamette students: • Access to a Highly Qualified teacher to help online or in person. • Access to a computer lab for tutorial help when needed. • Ability to control their own school times and educational pacing. • Opportunity to design their own educational plan. • Access to a reputable, rigorously designed, online curriculum. • A diploma from their home school district. We look forward to serving you! Welcome

3. All students must enroll and register in McMinnville High School. They can still opt to receive a diploma from their home school once they are ready to graduate. • All students must have: • A personal computer, iPad, laptop, or other technology device that can access the internet. • Internet • Word Office 2010 • A printer. • An available parent who can act as an education coach or mentor. • A willing and pleasant attitude, ready to achieve educational goals to prepare for a successful future. Whenever an assignment can be completed and sent electronically it should. Not only does electronic submissions protect our environment, but it also continues to improve student’s technological skills. Registration Requirements

4. Program Description Academic Plan Graduation Requirements Make a Selection: Academic Course Descriptions PEP/Career Portfolio Electives

5. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Students participating in MSD Online Education will graduate with a McMinnville High School Pathway Diploma which requires 27 high school credits. During the Junior year, students may opt out of the Pathway Diploma track and request the McMinnville Basic Diploma which requires 24 high school credits. Basic Diploma Students who desire a diploma from their home district, please refer to the graduation requirements for your district. Your graduation plan will reflect those requirements. A Credit Retrieval and GED Program are also available for those who fit the requirements.

6. McMinnville Pathway Diploma

7. Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Students participating in MSD Online Education will graduate with a McMinnville High School Pathway Diploma which requires 27 high school credits. During the Junior year, students may opt out of the Pathway Diploma track and request the McMinnville Basic Diploma which requires 24 high school credits. Basic Diploma Students who desire a diploma from their home district, please refer to the graduation requirements for your district. Your graduation plan will reflect those requirements. A Credit Retrieval and GED Program are also available for those who fit the requirements.

8. McMinnville Basic Diploma

9. 3 credits of Arts, Second Language, and/or Professional Technical Education Art Writing Portfolio Structured Writing Art History Approved Selection Second Language Spanish 1 A and B Spanish 2 A and B Rosetta Stone German 1 and 2 French 1 and 2 Professional Technical Education Keyboarding Computer Introduction Computer Technology 6 Credits of Electives 3 Pathway Credits Please refer to MHS Pathway Information MHS/District School Course Offerings or other approved activities may be substituted • 3 credits of Math • Algebra • TestPak-10th grade Oaks Prep • Geometry • Algebra II • Pre-Calculus • 3 credits of Social Studies • Geography A and B • US History A and B • Global Studies A and B • Government • Economics • 4 credits of English • English 1; 9A and 9B • English 2; 10A and 10B • TestPak-10th grade Oaks Prep • American Literature – 11A and 11B • English Literature – 12A and 12B • 3 credits of Science • Biology A and B • Earth Science A and B • Physical Science A and B • Chemistry • Physics • 1 credit of Health • 1 credit Physical Education Classes 2011-2012 MHS Course Bulletin

10. Program Description Academic Plan Graduation Requirements Make a Selection: Academic Course Descriptions PEP/Career Portfolio Electives

11. Students will be given a high school graduation plan. • Students will be expected to complete 2-4 hours of academic study or 4 submissions 5 days a week in addition to their elective classes. • Teachers will monitor time on online classes. • Teachers will monitor amount of work completed online. • Based on this monitoring, students will be placed on a level that reflects their progress. • Students are expected to maintain a Level 3 or 4. Level 2 indicates that the student is struggling with online work and discipline. Level 1 indicates that the student is being unsuccessful in this program and their graduation date is at risk. Academic Plan

12. Program Description Academic Plan Graduation Requirements Make a Selection: Academic Course Descriptions PEP/Career Portfolio Electives