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Summer Learning 2018

Who we are

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

Programs Review & Completion Courses ​Full Credit Courses Elementary Summer Learning

• 7/8 Transition:
• Regular, IB and French

Immersion

• ELL
• Numeracy (Math 8 & 9)
• Literacy (English 8 & 9)

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• Grade 4/5/6 Q or R
• Grade 5/6/7 G or D

Locations Carson Graham Secondary Carson Graham Secondary Westview Elementary Dates July 4 - July 26 July 4 - August 1 July 3 - 11 August 20 - 29 Times 8:30am - 11:15am 8:30am - 12:30pm 8:30am - 12:00pm

What we offer

Grade 10 ​Grade 11 Grade 12​

​English ​Biology ​Biology Creative Writing and Literature Studies ​Chemistry ​Chemistry Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus English Creative Writing ​Physical and Health Education Foundations of Math ​English ​Science Pre-Calculus​ Foundations of Math Social Studies Physics Pre-Calculus Social Studies Exploration History, Human Geography and Philosophy Physics ​ ​ Human Geography ​ ​Twentieth Century World History

Registration

Online only - visit the Summer Learning website at www.sd44.ca > Schools > Summer Learning Opens à May 1 Closes à June 29 @ noon

Our Clients

Students who have gaps in their learning and wish to enhance their skills Students who wish to get ahead – take a full credit course in the summer

Summer Learning Website

http://www.sd44.ca/school/summer/Pages/default.aspx

Distributed Learning

http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed

NVDLS Vision

To work in partnership with mainstream schools to provide students with flexible, innovative and personalized pathways to graduation through interactive and engaging online experiences.

What is It?

• alternate way to complete core academic courses and electives in grade

8-12

• course materials and resources are housed online
• teacher/student interaction: online, face-to-face, via email, phone and

virtual classroom

• continuous entry/self-paced or cohort/synchronous
• learning with a technology focus: using digital tools

Benefits of DL…

• flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning
• frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes
• supports elite athlete’s training schedules, part-time work schedules
• utilizes 21st century learning skills (technology)
• preparation for online course delivery options in post-secondary, trades

programs and employment training and development

Course Offerings:

Grade 8 & 9 ​Grade 10 Grade 11​ Grade 12

English 8 Careers 10 (English) ​Biology 11 BC First Nations 12 English 9 Careers 10 (French) ​Chemistry 11 Biology 12 Math 8 ​English 10: 5-2 credit options ​Communications 11 Calculus 12 Math 9 French 10 Earth Science 11 Chemistry 12 Science 8 Math 10 A/W ​English 11 Communications 12 Science 9 Math 10 F/P French 11 English 12 ​Socials 8 ​Personal Project 10 (IB) Math A/W 11, F 11, Pre-Cal 11 ​French 12 ​Socials 9 ​Physical Education 10 Physics 11 ​Geography 12, History 12, Law 12, Marketing 12 Science 10 Socials 11 Math F 12 , Pre-Cal 12 Socials 10 Physics 12

“Blended” DL Centre Model

Ma Main DL Centre: Mo Mountainside Se Secondary

• meet with DL teachers
• receive face-to-face academic/tutorial support
• work on their courses
• test invigilation
• tech support

ü Main DL Centre opened daily, flexible hours, between 8 am to 8pm ü test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support ü Satellite DL Centres: (at each Secondary School): open based on-site DL staff schedules ü Virtual Classroom: open Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6pm - 8pm: students and parents are welcome to attend!

Parent Role

Ø encourage your student to set timelines Ø monitor timelines Ø Set expectations and provide encouragement Ø Use ”Mentor Manager” in Moodle to check gradebook and progress Ø encourage attendance at the DL Centre Ø connect with the DL teacher through Moodle messaging, email, and phone

Registration

http://www.sd44.ca/school/distributed

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

Questions