HCPS ONLINE EDGENUITY (E2020) CREDIT

RECOVERY AND ACCRUAL

PROGRAM

2013-2014 COURSE SYLLABUS

School/Program Site: Nontraditional Programs – EDGENUITY Credit Recovery & Accrual Program EDGENUITY Instructor: Donna Rubin – dlrubin@henrico.k12.va.us Chad Lowe- cilowe@henrico.k12.va.us Jennifer Mitchell – jlmitchell@henrico.k12.va.us Virtual Office Hours: Evening Virtual Office Hours will be posted weekly for student email exchange. CRP Administrator: Frank Wheeler ftwheeler@henrico.k12.va.us

Program Description EDGENUITY Credit Recovery is a program designed to allow students to fulfill graduation requirements through a web-based program aligned with the Virginia and Henrico County Public Schools curriculum. The Credit Recovery Program serves students who may not have successfully earned credit in the traditional classroom setting, may be under-credit, or may need an additional instructional delivery method. Students enrolled in the program will take online core content courses in the areas of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Enrollment in the program is an opportunity. Failure to follow the course guidelines, maintain adequate attendance, or demonstrate proper behavior standards may result in withdrawal from the course.

Grading & Curriculum Grades/Grade Weights A = 100 – 93 B = 92 – 85 C = 84 – 77 D = 76 – 70 F = Below 70 The EDGENUITY course grading weight will be distributed among the following categories: Assessments: ___% Quizzes ___% Topic Tests ___% Cumulative Exams Activities: ___% Skills Practice/Homework Additional Assignments: ___% Notebook Grade/ Class Participation Labs: ___% Lab Assessment (Math & Science Courses Only)

See respective EDGENUITY teacher for course weights per content area.

Course Types: Credit Recovery (CR): Course Retake/ Repeat Initial Credit (IC): Taking the course for the 1st time Science: Earth Science Biology I Chemistry Physics English: English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Social Studies: W History I W History II VA-US History VA-US Government

Econ & Personal Finance Math: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Advanced Alg/ Trig Math Analysis AFDA – Algebra Functions & Data Analysis

Expectations

Students are required to complete the coursework within the same semester of enrollment.

Students are responsible for checking their daily progress and staying on track with the individual assignment

calendar.

Only one course is recommended to be taken at a time. The student’s time for course completion may not

extend beyond 18 weeks or end of semester. In order to remain in the course, satisfactory progress must be

demonstrated.

If a Standards of Learning End of Course Test is Required (EOCT), the testing coordinator will be notified and the

student will be scheduled accordingly. Students are evaluated and credited once all course completion

objectives are met. A passing grade of 70% or greater is required for each completion of each course.

Importance of Time Commitment/ Unfinished Assignments

To receive credit, students must be 100% complete with the course. Students should pace themselves accordingly and dedicate at least 5-8 hours outside of school weekly to their EDGENUITY course. The EDGENUITY teacher will provide a list of wireless access locations. Our local Henrico libraries welcome quiet, courteous, well-behaved EDGENUITY students.

Students are encouraged to attend their EDGENUITY course on a regular basis under teacher supervision. Although the program is accessible outside of school, student attendance in the EDGENUITY Classroom or the “EDGENUITY Academic Advancement Center” is required.

Notebook Grade

All students are required to maintain a notebook for each EDGENUITY course taken. The EDGENUITY teacher will evaluate and assess a notebook score periodically based on a defined note-keeping rubric based on the Cornell Methodology.

The teacher will post the Notebook check dates in advance per marking period. Proper note-taking should occur daily for all lessons. Notebook pages should be dated and/or numbered with lesson headings. The EDGENUITY teacher will offer a best practice note taking format.

EDGENUITY Coursework Outside of Regular School Schedule

In addition to required attendance in their school class, students are STRONGLY encouraged to work from home. Students may work on the following course sections from home: vocabulary, lectures, labs, essays and online content. Most tests and all exams will be supervised by an

EDGENUITY instructor.

To be Successful: 1. Bring your Laptop and Charger daily. 2. Attend class daily and be on time ! 3. Use only the Edgenuity program while in

the Academic Advancement Center (Credit Recovery Classroom).

4. Work hard in class and commit to working a 5-8 hours per week outside of class.

5. Adhere to the HCPS Acceptable Use Policy and HCPS Code of Conduct.

Discipline/Consequences

1. Verbal Warning 2. Phone call to Parent/Guardian 3. Conference with the CRP Administrator 4. Disciplinary Referral 5. Administrative Withdrawal from class

ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW 1. Pretest or Pre-quiz

80% or greater allows you to pass and skip the unit due to mastery in recovery classes

Below 80% on a pre-test opens the unit for complete study. You must complete the lecture, vocabulary, notes, etc.

NO resources may be used when taking the pre-test or prescriptive testing– No textbooks, Internet, Verbal Assistance, etc. Use of an additional resources will lead to disciplinary action.

2. Vocabulary Skills and Lecture

You must complete these assignments. Note-taking is a requirement. Vocabulary and Lectures contain vital information essential to passing quizzes, tests, exams, and homework/practice exercises.

3. Online Content

This is the “textbook” version of EDGENUITY. You will have 1-4 websites to view for each unit.

You may be required to answer questions about the websites. Online Content Grades count.

4. Practice/Homework

These grades count towards your final grade. Do not skip these assignments. The impact of a zero is tremendous. You deserve better. Do the right work & get the right grade!

5. Quizzes

If the course is set to pretesting, you will have 2 attempts. The pretest is counted as a 1st

attempt.

You may be granted up to 3 attempts to retake the quiz upon teacher review and approval.

See the Assessment Retake Policy posted in class.

The teacher may determine if there is a need for further academic intervention. To obtain a 3rd

retake, you must watch the lecture again, review notes, and complete any remedial activities assigned by the teacher.

The highest grade will recorded of the quiz attempts. 6. Lab Lectures and Lab Assessments

Lab lectures and lab assessments are included in math and science courses. They are interactive and can be very helpful with understanding various concepts, equations, reactions, and processes.

Take quality notes on the concepts learned in math and science labs. They will help you on your mid-term and final exams.

7. Tests

You may be granted up to 3 attempts on a test, pending teacher approval. The Assessment Retake Policy will be posted in your class.

The teacher may determine if there is a need for further academic intervention. To obtain a 3rd

retake, you must watch the lecture again, review notes, and complete any remedial activities assigned by the teacher.

The highest grade will recorded of the attempts. 8. Exams

Students will have ONE (1) attempt on the Mid-term and Cumulative Exams.

The final exam will be open notebook. All students are required to take excellent, quality notes in preparation for the cumulative exams.

9. The passing threshold for all assessments except pretests is 70%.

10. Students required to take the Standards of Learning (SOL) End of Course Test (EOCT), may be asked to take an EDGENUITY SOL pretest as preparation for the actual SOL .