Welcome to the 7-12 Virtual Learning Academy

Back to School NightSeptember 24, 2020

6pm

How are you doing?

RED = Imminent Overload. Barely able to juggle professional and personal responsibilities.

ORANGE = Very busy juggling many responsibilities. Have had to make difficult decisions on what to prioritize.

YELLOW = Busy. Lots of things to do but managing okay. Have some ability to look beyond what is needed

today. GREEN = As good a balance as possible these days.

Feeling positive and productive. Have room to do strategic thinking and plan for future.

BLUE = Feeling unproductive but not sure best way to help.

GRAY = Difficulty feeling motivated, feeling pessimistic about future.

Goal 1A: Academic ContentGoal 1B: Academic EnglishGoal 1C: Scholarly Habits

Goal 2A: MotivationGoal 2B: Socioemotional Well-beingGoal 2C: Climate & Culture

Goal 3A: College & Career ReadinessGoal 3B: College & Career Success

SUBGOALS

The Garden Grove WayOUR MISSION

To ensure student success, we will provide a rigorous and supportive academic experience that motivates all learners to meet high expectations.

OUR VISIONWe are committed to preparing all students to be successful and responsible citizens who contribute and thrive in a diverse society.

We are here for you!

Location: 11262 Garden Grove Blvd.Garden Grove, Ca. 92843

Phone: (714) 663-6291

DirectorM”Liss Patterson

Assistant PrincipalDr. Alicia Amin

CounselorFuab Gonciulea

Home Site Counselors

Virtual Learning Academy Fabulous FourMs. Roman

7th Grade Academy ClassScience Physical Education

Ms. McCarthy

8th Grade Academy ClassMathematicsElectives

Mrs. Mueller

9th/10th Grade Academy ClassEnglishElectives

Mr. Kondrath

11th/12th Grade Academy ClassHistory/Social SciencePhysical Education

GRADE 7 ACADEMY/ADVISEMENT CLASSMrs. Roman (droman@ggusd.us)

PURPOSE: To develop students’ scholarly habits & social-emotional skills, to support their progress in Edgenuity, and to build school community.

Sample Activities:Daily QODs/Goal-Setting, group workouts for PE (Tues & Fri) & mindfulness, FlipGrid Presentations, Vision Boards, How to Note-Take Using SEL Overview, spirit days & talent showcases, tech tools organization, Finding Our Points of Confusion, study groups, small group instruction about Edge assignments, one-on-one check-ins/tutoring, etc.

Although this is a non-Edge course, your child still earns a transcript grade for it. The Digital Citizenship/Online Learning

course on Edge is counted as part of this course’s grade.

VLA is a new beginning! We

are making history!

I love the VLA It's so much less

stressful!

The best thing about VLA is that it allows students to be more independent by letting

them make their own schedule instead of being

given one.

The VLA allows The students to be more responsible for their work and how much time they put into it.

I like how VLA allows me to have

my own flexible time with my

assignments which helps me be able to

get ahead!I love that I have

such an enthusiastic teacher and have met new

friends!

The VLA is an

amazing place!

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The purpose of our advisement class is to develop socio-emotional skills and habits, practice communicating at a scholarly level, develop academic and personal goals, and practice key study skills to help them navigate

their Edgenuity coursework.

Grades 9/10 BTSN Collage

Success doesn’t just find you

Grades 9/10 Thoughts and Opinions

VLA allows its students to work at their own pace,

giving them a much needed aspect of freedom within

school. - Tyler Barton And ELA 2H gives too much work :)

VLA allows students to be independent on their own academic success - Katelyn Seidmeyer

VLA is the superior schooling. - Ayden Sbonek

VLA gives students more time to follow their dreams and become independent individuals

VLA allows us to work at our prefered time have a flexible schedule.-Sarah Arellano

VLA allows students to be able to do work and have much more free time-Steven Ramirez

VLA is great! It came right on time due to the Corona Virus.

VLA allows students to be academically successful while also allowing the students to also be independent

-Lucas Huynh

You can always ask for help when doing VLA.

VLA gives me a chance to pass school

VLA gives us freedom to do work and spend time with our families- Mariana Hernandez

VLA allows me and possibly other students to

be able to focus in class and not get distracted by little side conversations. It also

can improve a student’s academic success, well imo

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-Angel Mejia-

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School/Home Communication

Weekly Messages Parent Square

Progress Reports through

Calendar:Events

ActivitiesMeetings

Virtual Pastries w/the Principal & Assistant Principal

Save These Dates:

Friday, October 16, 2020 @ 9:30 am

Friday, February 5, 2021@ 9:30 am

Friday, March 19, 2021 @ TBD

Friday, May 21, 2021 @ TBD

Topics: Important dates, Educational updates, Special Guests, and More

VLA Expectations

VLA is committed to implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in order to support a safe and effective learning environment for all students. Students are expected to follow the VLA code of conduct based on school-wide behavior expectations for online learning which are: ● Be Safe● Be Responsible● Be Respectful● Be a Scholar

Students who exemplify one of more of these characteristics during virtual learning or while on campus may be recognized with rewards and certificates by VLA faculty and staff members.

VLA Expectations

VLA Students Are:

Safe Responsible Respectful Scholars

*Keep online profile private*Remember that chat features are public and are recorded*Keep private information private*Follow all GGUSD Technology Use Guidelines

*Attend classes and meetings on time*Camera is on*Sign in with first and last name*Have materials ready*Complete work on time*Wear appropriate clothing

* Use appropriate language* Make respectful/kind comments*Use online class participation features (raise hand, etc)*Choose a distraction-free workspace

*Participate and engage in online class activities *Ask questions (use chat or voice feature as appropriate)*Monitor progress in online curriculum*Follow a daily schedule for online learning

Student Attendance

● Attendance will be taken daily○ Logging on with teacher○ Student participation○ Student work completion

● Online Curriculum○ Monitor active time working through the lessons○ Online assignments completed by due date

VLA ExpectationsEdgenuity:

● Plan to spend on average about an hour a day for each class.● Make a daily schedule for yourself and follow it. Don’t get behind.● Reach out for help when you need it. ● Go to the content area tutorials when you need help or when your advisement

teacher directs you to attend. -Tutorial schedule is available on Google Classroom

● Set goals and monitor your progress. ● Celebrate your success!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:00-8:30 AM Check Edgenuity/AERIES/Google Classroom for messages, assignments, meeting links.

8:30 - 9:30 AM Advisement Class Advisement Class Advisement Class Advisement Class Advisement Class

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Math/Science Office Hrs. ELA/History Office Hrs. Math/Science Office Hrs. ELA/History Office Hrs. Edgenuity

*Office Hours: small group tutoring, 1:1 tutoring, ask questions, collaborative small groups, reteaching, practice, general help and support

*Non Office Hour Minutes: 1:1 student check in meetings w/advisement teacher, work on Edgenuity classes, taking notes, assessments, prep for CSGs

11:30 AM -12:30 PM LunchAsynchronous Learning using Edgenuity Online CurriculumSmall Group Instruction for Math, English, Science, History, ElectivesIndividual Student Progress Meetings Between Teachers/Students/ParentsIn-person tutoring/Exams at LEC when applicable

12:30-1:00 PM

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 - 2:30 PM Advisement Class Advisement Class Advisement Class Advisement Class Edgenuity

VLA Student Schedule

CHECKING GRADES IN EDGE!When you check your child’s grade be sure to look at the ACTUAL grade.

This grade indicates how on pace they are and will likely be the one transferred to Aeries.

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Fun Facts About VLA

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Wednesdays!We’re open 24/7….well, sort of...

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to stay

VLA has spirit days!