2/4/19 Who we are Summer Learning 2019 Vision To provide a - PDF document

2/4/19 Who we are Summer Learning 2019 Vision To provide a platform for students to explore and extend learning opportunities while fulfilling their educational requirements. Mission North Vancouver School District Summer Learning provides an engaging learning environment where all students can challenge themselves academically and fulfill their personal learning goals through alternative pathways. Innovation Inquiry Collaboration Communication Summer Learning Details What we offer Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Foundations Full Credit Elementary Programs Courses Courses Summer Learning English Biology Biology • Creative Writing • Literature Studies • 7/8 Transition: See next slide • Grade 4/5/6 Q or R Foundations of Math Chemistry Chemistry • Regular, IB and French • Grade 5/6/7 G or D and Pre-Calculus Immersion, Music, ELL Physical and Health English Creative Writing • ELL Education • Numeracy (Math 8 & 9) Science Foundations of Math English • Literacy (English 8 & 9) Social Studies Pre-Calculus Foundations of Math Carson Graham Carson Graham Westview Physics Pre-Calculus Locations Secondary Secondary Elementary Social Studies Exploration Physics Dates July 3 - July 25 July 3 - August 1 August 19 - 28 Human Geography Times 8:30am - 11:15am 8:30am - 12:30pm 8:30am - 2:00pm Twentieth Century World History 1

2/4/19 Registration Our Clients Online only - visit the Summer Learning website at www.sd44.ca > Schools > Summer Learning Students who have gaps in their learning and wish to enhance their skills Opens à May 1 Students who wish to get ahead – take a full credit Closes à June 21 course in the summer @ noon Distributed Learning Summer Learning Website http://www.sd44.ca/school/summer/Pages/default.aspx http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed NVDLS Vision What is It? alternate way to complete core academic courses and electives in grade • 8-12 course materials and resources are housed online • To work in partnership with mainstream schools teacher/student interaction: online, face-to-face, via email, phone and • virtual classroom to provide students with flexible, innovative and continuous entry/self-paced or cohort/synchronous • personalized pathways to graduation through • learning with a technology focus: using digital tools interactive and engaging online experiences. 2

2/4/19 Benefits of DL… Course Offerings: • flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning English Language Arts Social Studies • frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes • supports elite athlete’s training schedules, part-time work schedules English 8 * Social Studies 8 * English 9 * Social Studies 9 * utilizes 21 st century learning skills (technology) • Composition 10 (2-credits) Social Studies 10 preparation for online course delivery options in post-secondary, trades Creative Writing 10 (2-credits) Physical Geography 12 • 20 th Century World History 12 programs and employment training and development Literary Studies 10 (2-credits) New Media 10 (2-credits) Law Studies 12 Spoken Language 10 (2-credits) Composition 11 Creative Writing 11 Literary Studies 11 English Studies 12 Course Offerings: Course Offerings: Arts Education/ADST Career Education Mathematics Science Marketing and Promotion 11 Career-Life Education 10 Math 8 * Science 8 * Photography 12 Career-Life Connections 12 Math 9 * Science 9 * Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-calculus 10 Science 10 Career-Life Education 10 (French Immersion) Workplace Mathematics 10 Physics 11 Languages Foundations of Mathematics 11 Life Sciences 11 Pre-calculus 11 Chemistry 11 Core French 10 Physical and Health Education Workplace Mathematics 11 Earth Sciences 11 Core French 11 Foundations of Mathematics 12 Science for Citizens 11 Physical and Health Education 10 Core French 12 Pre-calculus 12 Physics 12 Active Living 12 Calculus 12 Anatomy and Physiology 12 Chemistry 12 International Baccalaureate Personal Project 10 “Blended” DL Centre Model Parent Role Ma Main DL Centre: Mo Mountainside Secondary Ø encourage your student to set timelines • meet with DL teachers Ø monitor timelines • receive face-to-face academic/tutorial support • work on their courses • test invigilation Ø Set expectations and provide encouragement • tech support Ø Use ”Mentor Manager” in Moodle to check gradebook and progress ü Main DL Centre opened daily, flexible hours ü test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support Ø encourage attendance at the DL Centre ü Satellite DL Centres: (at each Secondary School): open based on-site DL staff schedules Ø connect with the DL teacher through Moodle messaging, email, and phone ü Virtual Classroom: students and parents are welcome to attend! 3

2/4/19 Registration Questions Step 1: Meet with your grade counsellor to determine is DL is the right fit for • you! • Create your graduation plan Step 2: • Complete registration forms, available on the DL website • Submit forms to your grade counsellor for signature • Make sure forms are submitted to NVDLS Step3: • Receive your login and password (students and parents) • Login immediately and get started: message your DL teacher, update your profile and bio and set completion timelines http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed 4