FVA HS Parent Night

Topics covered-October Count-Parent Access and student tracking-Progress Monitoring-Course Calendars-Extracurricular-Amnesty Days-Scheduling philosophy-Student communications and emails-PE logs & hours-Website

Scheduling Philosophy• Block versus traditional• Failure to Launch• Increased academic time• TCAP consideration• Training needs• Depth not breadth• 21st Century Skills• Project based learning• Common core

Parent AccessWhat is the best way to monitor students progress?

*Parent log in*Log in as student*Forward students Live.com email to

your email

www.peak.k12.com

Student’s Screen

Gradebook View

Calendar

Parent Access• Email Mrs. Bonavita at dbonavita@d49.org for

access to a parent account

• Option for tracking student via https://peak.k12.com

Progress Report Engagment categories

On Target-PassingOn Target-Academically At RiskSlow Pace-PassingSlow Pace-Academically at riskAt Risk-PassingAt Risk-Academically At RiskDisengaged-PassingDisengaged-Academically At RiskNot Started

Getting Help

• There are many different ways to get help with your courses!

• 1. Contact the teacher. • 2. Contact Student Support Coach (Ms. Cummings)• 3. Contact tech support for Aventa related issues

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Wednesday Class Schedule

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Elluminate Schedule

Organizational help

• Set up a daily schedule.• Each course typically requires 30 to 40 minutes

per day minimum, or 5 hours a week.

• Things to consider:o Classes (which classes do you like the least, do

those first, get them out of the way) o Class Connect sessions o Wednesday teacher helpo Obligations (work, sports, etc.)

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What Else?• PE logs for all students

• Check the website for information. The counseling tab has college and scholarship information

• ICAP, ICAP, ICAP

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What Else?

• Field Tripso Whole-school and high school only trips-see

school calendar on webpageo Hikes, bowling, skating, and other fun

activities• Clubs

o Student Council, National Honor Society, LEGO Robotics, and more!

• Facebooko Friend us TODAY!

• Websiteo Check periodically for updates

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October Student CountWhat do you need to know about Count day?

• October 1st is the CO Pupil Count Day

• Count Window is September 24th-October 8th

• All public schools get funded based upon student attendance on 10/1

• State requires multiple touch points in addition to mandatory log-ins and work submissions on Oct 1st for online students

• Special drawings and prizes will be awarded

Amnesty DaysWhen: September 27th-28th & October 1st

What: Opportunity to submit missing or late assignments for full credit

Students who have received a score of 80% or below on any assignment, may rework any incorrect problems

*Contact the teacher for submission guidelines.

Grade Check: Look for Grade to Date

Grades• Assignments graded in timely

manner

• Grades are found in “My Grades”, within courses.

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Missing Answers on Tests and Quizzes

Essay questions must be completed in order for a test to be considered complete and thus graded.

Zero Cutoff Dates• There are Friday due dates

for tasks in all classes

• Zeroes will be put as a guide for progress and accurate completion rates

Class Connect

• Online class sessions will be held in Class Connect (Elluminate)

• Schedule for Online Office Hours and Class Sessions are listed in the Orientation section for each course!

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Wednesday Class Schedule

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Elluminate Schedule