 Blended Learning Academy - Summer 2010 |
§ Students who plan early graduation, need to make up credits, or need options for a more flexible schedule. § Any student in grades 9-12 who lives within the Maize district boundaries, is self-motivated, and wants flexible hours to work at a self-structured or accelerated pace. § The Blended Learning Academy is designed for students who need computer access or a more structured environment. Computers and instructors are provided onsite for course assistance. Individual attendance schedules will be designed upon enrollment. What? § Courses are offered both online and through the blended learning academy. § All courses are taught by experienced teachers certified by the Kansas Department of Education. § Courses are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Blackboard. This software allows course content and assignments to be accessed at any time by the student. Where/When? § Courses can be accessed from any computer with internet access. Computer courses REQUIRE Office 2007. § A computer lab at Maize High School will be available for students enrolled in the blended learning program from 8am -12 noon June 7-25. (Some courses may extend into July)-This lab has Office 2007 available. § Arrangements for additional lab time are available. How to Enroll? § Click here to download the registration form with payment to the high school's accounting office - 8th graders should turn their forms in to their middle school office. § Deadline to enroll: Dr Ed: May 6, All Others: May 21 § Cost: $200 per.5 credit $400 per 1.0 credit; $200 for driver's ed. Course Schedule § Orientation is required for all students. Parents must accompany incoming freshmen to the orientation. § Course face to face meeting schedules and completion dates will be provided at orientation. Summer Academy Courses Orientation Date COURSE June 1 MHS 9 am 1 English 9 June 1 MHS 9 am 1 English 10 June 1 MHS 9 am 1 English 11 May 27 CHSM 10 am ½ Creative Writing May 27 CHSM 10am ½ Practical Communications May 27 CHSM 10 am ½ Today's Literature By appointment 1 Art Appreciation By appointment ½ Careers May 12 MHS 3:00 pm ½ Drivers Ed By appointment ½ Home Furnishings May 25 MHS 6:30 pm ½ Computer Applications* May 25 MHS 6:30 pm ½ Adv Word Processing May 25 MHS 6:30 pm ½ Personal Finance May 25 MHS 6:30 pm ½ Web Page Design I May 25 MHS 6:30 pm ½ Spreadsheet/Database May 27 CHSM 10 am 1 Algebra I May 27 CHSM 10 am 1 Algebra II May 27 CHSM 10 am 1 Geometry By appointment 1 PE Concepts* May 18 MHS 7 pm ½ Zoology May 18 MHS 7 pm 1 Biology May 18 MHS 7 pm ½ American Government May 20 MSHS 7 pm 1 American History May 20 MHS 7 pm 1 World History May 20 MHS 7 pm ½ Economics By appointment ½ Sociology May 18 MHS 7 pm ½ Civics--Soc St Elective By appointment ½ Psychology By appointment ½ Current Events Contact: Your counselor or Mike Bonner, Principal, mbonner@usd266.com , 316-722-0441 ext 2103, for more information. NOTE: No refunds after June 5, students withdrawing after this date will receive withdraw fail on their transcript. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||