Transcript Olympia Regional Learning Academy

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Parent & Student Information
Meetings for 2013-14
May 28 & 29, 2013
Notecard for Questions
Note your questions and we will collect at
the end.
Reason for Needing To Change
 Senate
Bill 5794 will impact ALE in
significant ways if passed
 Continued
focused by state on ALE
programs due to abuses that continue
throughout the state (but not by ORLA)
Principles in Moving Forward with
Changes
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Integrity of ORLA
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Quality of Learning Experience for Students
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Listening to, & Partnership with, our Families
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Addition of Value – What new can we offer
as a collective community of educators?
Weekly Schedule
Mondays
6th – 12th
Tuesdays
K – 12th
Wednesdays
K – 12th
Thursdays
1st – 12th
Daily Class Offerings Schedule
Individual student schedules will vary
“Key” Courses
 Replaces
this past year’s Pod Classes as a
primary vehicle to meet some ALE guidelines
for contact & documentation
 Key
Classes:
- Kindergarten Experience
- Pod 1 & 2 (Multi-grade)
- Math & Writing Leveled Classes – Grades 3 – 8
- High School Classes in Math, English, Science,
or Social Studies
Day of Week: Tuesday
Integration of fine motor,
art, reading response,
writing, speaking, science,
and math
For all Kindergarteners, this
is their “key” class.
Kindergarten
Experience
1 Hour - 2 Days a Week
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Integrated language arts,
math, art, music, &
movement
Supplement to what you are
doing at home in these areas.
For 1st & 2nd graders, this is
their “key” class.
Pod
Grades 1 & 2
Key Courses
All grade 3-8 students take both courses
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Writing
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Offered in 3/4, 5/6, & 7/8 grade combination
Students start in level for grade, but may
move based on demonstrated skills
Each level offered 2 different times on these
days
Common Core Focus
Math
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(1 hour, T & Th)
(1 hour, T & Th)
Offered in 6 levels
Students start in appropriate level based on a
diagnostic assessment
Each level offered one time on these days
Ready Math & i-Ready Diagnostic &
Instruction (Student Book & online additional
practice & instruction)
Common Core Focus
Classes can be viewed as stand alones
with diligence in homework completion.
Parents may still choose to supplement
based on individual curriculum
preference.
Key Courses
Grades 3-8
Common Core
3 minute video http://www.commoncoreworks.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=239
SAT and Common Core - http://press.collegeboard.org/sat/satand-common-core-state-standards
ACT and Common Core - http://www.act.org/solutions/collegecareer-readiness/common-core-state-standards/
8:40 - 9:30 AM
9:35 -10:25 AM
Hrs Gr
2
1-3
Class Name
10:30 - 11:20 AM
Hrs Gr
Science 1-3
2
1-3
Class Name
11:55 AM - 12:50 PM
Hrs Gr
Class Name
Science 1-3
2
1-3
Science 1-3
Writing Level II
3-4 A
5
Math Level III
A
5
Math Level IV
B
5
3-4
Writing Level II
B
Writing Level IV
7-8 A
5
Math Level VII
A
5
Math Level VIII
B
5
7-8
Writing Level IV
B
Writing Level III
5-6 A
5
Math Level V
A
5
Math Level VI
B
5
5-6
Writing Level III
B
K-2 Bridge
Workshop
9:00-9:30
4
Pod 1& 2 A
4
Pod 1 & 2 B
2
K
Kindergarten
Experience
1-2
1-2
High School Diploma Option
Classes are taken for credit and
letter grade (whether for high school
diploma or homeschool transcript)
New offering for 2013-14 - College in
High School – English 101
Classes vary in delivery:
 On-site - direct instruction, 2-3
days/week + homework
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Blended – On-site instruction +
web-based coursework as
homework
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Fully online – iConnect Academy
Offerings: English, social studies,
science, higher math, robotics,
theatre, art, cooking, swing dance,
PE, ORLA Buddies, & multi-media
classes
Grades 9-12
Bridge Classes K- 5/6
What is a Bridge Class? How Does It Work?
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Choose a course, theme, and/or curriculum you will be teaching
at home.
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Choose a bridge class to augment, supplement, and complement
the at home learning your child is already doing.
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Through the Bridge Class, students can participate in hands on
experiences and skill building activities with peers,
in a collaborative and creative environment.
Bridge Class Examples:
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Public Speaking
Science Fair or Scientific Process
Multi-media
K-2 Bridge Class Example
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Little Lola Lopp is studying the water cycle as a
part of her homeschool science class. After
exploring lots of different types of mobiles in her
Bridge Class, Lola decides on her favorite design
with a couple of personal twists. With the help of
her bridge teacher and the creative support of
the other students in the class, she draws up a plan
and gets to work making a colorful, one-of-a-kind
creation. At the end of our Mobile unit Lola will
share and display her project so that others may
enjoy her artistry and experience all of the
amazing learning that she is doing at home!
Science Bridge Class Example
In this fun and hands on class, students will learn the skills necessary
to participate in our annual ORLA homeschool science fair! Students
will be able to apply what they are learning at home to produce a
creative and educational science fair project and presentation by the
end of year. We begin with exploring what makes a good science
project through selecting a practice project and ending the year with a
finished product based on the science they are doing at home. Along
the way, they will learn everything from how to apply the scientific
method to what makes a presentation educational, interesting, and fun!
This includes clarifying an idea, the scientific method, how to design
an investigation, how to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and
ultimately how to present their findings to a wide audience.
Public Speaking Bridge Class
In this class students will have the opportunity to:
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gain confidence and experience in their public speaking skills in a
nurturing and encouraging environment
develop effective ways to present information using engaging
presentation methods to get their message heard, and to make their
information interesting for their audience
learn to organize their messages, to adapt their messages to the
audience, and to speak extemporaneously
Have the opportunity to create a variety of different presentations that
can be used to enhance any topic, including Power Point
presentations and documents created with Publisher software, such as
pamphlets, flyers, and advertisements. The goal is to encourage
students to build an effective speech, while at the same time
introduce methods by which information can be shared in a way that
will specifically engage the audience and make the topic interesting
and fun
present and share their projects, and receive valuable “audience”
feedback. The ideas and content for the speeches and projects in this
class will be directly linked to learning that is occurring at home.
Schedule Options K (8 hours minimum)
Class
Class HW
Hours
Total
Class
Class
Hours
HW
Total
KExperience
1
1
2
Music
1
1
2
Musical
Theatre
1
1
2
Bridge Class
1
2
3
Martial Arts
1/2
1
2
Animal
Adventures
1
1
2
PE
1
1
2
Others in Works
TBD
Art
1
1
2
Cooking
1
1
2
Class Hours Available
19
Schedule Options 1-2 (16 hours minimum)
Class
Class HW
Hours
Total
Class
Class
Hours
HW
Total
Pod 1 & 2
2
3
5
Music
1
1
2
Science
1
2
3
Bridge Class
1
2
3
Martial Arts
1
1
2
Social Studies
1
2
3
PE
1
1
2
ORLA Buddies
1
1
2
Art
1
2
3
Musical
Theatre
1
1
2
Cooking
1
1
2
Animal
Adventures
1
1
2
Others in Works
TBD
Class Hours Available
31+
Schedule Options 3-5
(16 hours minimum for 3rd and 20 hrs. minimum for 4&5)
Class
Class HW
Hours
Total
Class
Class
Hours
HW
Total
Writing
2
3
5
Music
1
1
2
Math
2
3
5
Bridge Class
1
2
3
Science
1
2
3
Social Studies
1
2
3
PE
1
1
2
Art
1
2
3
Bradshaw
1
2
3
Multi-Media
1
2
3
Cooking
1.5
1
2.5
ORLA Buddies
1
1
2
Martial Arts
1
1
2
Others in Works
TBD
Lego
Robotics
1
1
2
Class Hours Available
40.5+
Schedule Options 6-8
(20 hours minimum)
Class
Class HW
Hours
Total
Class
Class
Hours
HW
Total
Writing
2
3
5
Creative
Swing
1
1
2
Math
2
3
5
Theatre Sports
1
2
3
Science
2
3
5
Robotics
1
2
3
PE
1
1
2
Art
1
2
3
Arts Alive!
3
3
6
Multi-Media
1
2
3
Cooking
1.5
1
2.5
Social Studies
1
2
3
ORLA Singers
1
2
3
ORLA Buddies
1
1
2
Class Hours Available
47+
Schedule Options 9-12
(20 hours minimum)
Class
Class HW
Hours
Total
Class
Class
Hours
HW
Total
English 9/10
3
3
6
Creative
Swing
1
1
2
Math
3
3
6
Theatre Sports
1
2
3
Biology
3
3
6
Robotics
1
2
3
PE
1
1
2
Art
1
2
3
Arts Alive!
3
3
6
Multi-Media
1
2
3
Cooking
1.5
1
2.5
Social Studies
1
3
4
ORLA Singers
1
2
3
ORLA Buddies
1
1
2
English 101
3
4
7
Class Hours Available
58+
Community Events
 All
school event community events
 Could
be ORLA Olympics, guest speakers,
performers, fair, festival, workshops, fun activities,
celebration activities, service project for the
greater community, etc. after classes or on
Monday or Friday.
 Building
ORLA’s community
Parent Mini-Unit Proposal
 Two
times a year (November & March)
 Parents
pair up to teach a workshop
 ORLA
teachers provide assistance
 What
do you think – are you game?
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Minimum Required Part - Time Hours on Learning Plan :
Kindergarten
= 8 hrs
1st – 3rd
= 16 hrs
4th - 12th
= 20 hrs
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Curricular materials for key courses will be provided
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Diagnostic for math
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Levels and age – if big difference?
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Registration – classes and new teachers TBD
Many ORLA
“Comfortable & Reliable Good Old Shoes”
will remain…
Curriculum Resource Center
A gold mine of opportunity…
…and its partner, copy machine
(copyright permitting)
On-Site Classes & Peer Interaction
Multi-Age Classes:
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Science w/Labs, partners/teams
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Visual Arts, Music & Drama
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Writing, Math, & Reading
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Class Discussions/Presentations
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PE Activities as Teams, Swing Dance, & others
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Projects where teams have to work together to accomplish a tasks or goals
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Cooking, Lego robotics (STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math)
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Multi-Media, Digital photography, & Video production
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Others
Mark Davis
Academic Guidance Support
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Counseling and guidance for those
working for a high school diploma and/or
taking steps to enter post-secondary
education or training
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Scholarship, financial aid, Running Start,
& New Market information
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Excellent resource for families to access
academic and personal support.
Networking with Families
A wealth of support & ideas
about:
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Resources & strategies
Laws & requirements
Trouble Shooting
Problem Solving
from friendly & nice people
coming from a wide variety of backgrounds
New Facility – Next Fall?
Commitment from Parents
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Maintain at least the minimum number of learning plan hours required for
your child(ren)’s grade level. You can go higher.
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Commit to having your children take the Washington State tests
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Measures of Student Progress (MSP) Grades 3-8
End-of-Course Exams (EOC) for math after high school algebra or geometry & biology
High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) for high school writing & reading
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Assist your children in the completion of homework.
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Communicate with us as next year progresses, what is working, what is not,
and attend meetings to give us feedback. There is no other way for us to
improve otherwise.
Next Steps for Enrollment
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Paperwork needs to be submitted prior to enrollment or
placement.
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Diagnostic math assessment needs to be completed before
registering for classes
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If paperwork and math assessment are completed by June 5th,
students may register for class on June 7th which gives best
opportunity for class selection.
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Office is closed June 20th, so if diagnostic is not completed by
June 18th, then registration for classes cannot occur until August.
Pioneers
Questions?
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