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<strong>2013</strong> Catalog


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<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Programs</strong><br />

<strong>2013</strong><br />

Table of Contents<br />

• General Information .................................................................... 3<br />

• Elementary School Academy (Grades K-5) ................................ 4<br />

• Middle School Academies (Grades 6-8) ............................... 5<br />

• High School Academy (Grades 9-12) ......................................... 6<br />

• High School SOL Academy ......................................................... 7<br />

• Verified Credit Academy ............................................................ 8<br />

• Virtual High School Academy (Grades 9-12) .............................. 9<br />

• Transportation Schedule ........................................................... 12<br />

<strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> Administration ...................................................... 13


3<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION/YCSD SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />

Location:<br />

Dates:<br />

Registration:<br />

Transportation:<br />

Attendance:<br />

Student Services:<br />

Tuition:<br />

Books/Materials:<br />

Examinations:<br />

Conduct:<br />

Dress Code:<br />

Food Service:<br />

Parking:<br />

Middle and high school programs are held at Tabb High School. Elementary<br />

programs are held at Tabb Elementary School.<br />

Specific <strong>Summer</strong> Academy dates are shown on <strong>Academic</strong> Program pages.<br />

The <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> Registration Form is available in the<br />

offices of all <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> schools.<br />

Express bus service will be provided. See Transportation Schedule on page<br />

12.<br />

No absences or tardies are permitted in any of the YCSD <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong><br />

<strong>Programs</strong>.<br />

Students with an identified disability enrolled in <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Programs</strong><br />

will be provided appropriate services and support by licensed special education<br />

staff.<br />

Some programs are free of charge; others require a tuition payment.<br />

Scholarships will not be offered for high school credit-bearing classes.<br />

Parents must complete a Withdrawal Form and submit it to the appropriate<br />

administrator by July 11. All refunds will be processed on July 11 and must be<br />

picked up by a parent at Tabb High School. No refunds will be made after<br />

July 11. No refund of fees will be made if a student is dismissed for<br />

disciplinary reasons or excessive absences.<br />

Textbooks, instructional resources, and library services are available during the<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Programs</strong>. All textbooks and library books must be<br />

returned. Students who damage books will be required to pay the repair or<br />

replacement cost. Students who have not met obligations with regard to books<br />

or materials will not be permitted to take final exams or to receive credit for<br />

completed work.<br />

There are no exam exemptions during <strong>Summer</strong> High School Academy.<br />

The <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division Student Handbook & Student Conduct Code<br />

(2012 – <strong>2013</strong>) will be strictly enforced.<br />

The dress code, as set forth in the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division Student<br />

Handbook & Student Conduct Code (2012 – <strong>2013</strong>), will be strictly enforced.<br />

Snack foods are available for purchase during middle and high school<br />

programs. All students (elementary, middle & high) may bring snacks.<br />

Students wishing to park on campus during <strong>Summer</strong> High School Academy<br />

must pay a $25 fee at the time of registration. Rules will be issued with the<br />

parking permit.


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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACADEMY<br />

The Elementary School Academy is designed for students currently<br />

enrolled in grades K – 5. Enrollment is based on test results (Stanford and<br />

Standards of Learning Tests), academic performance, and<br />

teacher/administrator recommendation. There is no fee for the academy for<br />

students who qualify through school recommendation. Parents who wish to<br />

enroll their child in this academy must contact their child’s school to complete the online<br />

registration.<br />

The Elementary School Academy provides students with remediation in the areas of English:<br />

reading & writing and mathematics through a hands-on approach as well as direct teacher<br />

instruction and the use of computer software. The focus of instruction will be appropriate gradelevel<br />

Standards of Learning. Test-taking strategies and study skills are included.<br />

Open House<br />

• June 20, <strong>2013</strong><br />

• 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.<br />

• Tabb Elementary School<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• June 24 – July 24, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb Elementary School<br />

Registration<br />

• Selected participants will be registered by their home schools, and parents of these students<br />

will be notified by their child’s principal by May 31.<br />

• Students currently enrolled in the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division (grades K – 5) who do not<br />

qualify for the academy based on school recommendation may register for the Elementary<br />

School Academy at their home school until June 7. Students who have not registered by<br />

June 7 must register on Monday-Wednesday, June 17 – 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at<br />

Tabb Elementary School. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 20.


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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOL ACADEMIES<br />

The Middle School English and Math Academy is designed for students enrolled in grades 6-<br />

8 who have been identified as needing academic support in the areas of English: reading &<br />

writing and mathematics. Students are eligible for the Middle School <strong>Summer</strong> Academy based<br />

on test results (Stanford and Standards of Learning Tests), academic performance, and<br />

teacher/administrator recommendation. There is no fee for the academy for students who<br />

qualify through school recommendation. Parents who wish to enroll their child in this academy<br />

must contact their child’s guidance counselor to complete the online registration.<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• June 24 – July 24, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices<br />

closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

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The Middle School Science Academy provides students with instruction based on the<br />

Standards of Learning for each grade level. The academy will include direct teacher<br />

instruction, lab activities, data analysis and projects. Students will be given the<br />

opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the objectives at the appropriate grade level.<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• June 24 – July 9, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices<br />

closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

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The Middle School History/Social Science Academy provides students with instruction based<br />

on the Standards of Learning for each grade level. The academy will involve direct teacher<br />

instruction, hands-on activities and projects. Students will be given the opportunity to<br />

demonstrate mastery of the objectives at the appropriate grade level.<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• July 10 – July 24, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

Registration<br />

• Selected participants will be registered by their home schools, and parents of these students<br />

will be notified by their child’s principal by May 31.<br />

• Students currently enrolled in the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division (grades 6 – 8) who do not<br />

qualify for the academies based on school recommendation may register for a Middle<br />

School Academy at their home school until June 7. Students who have not registered by<br />

June 7 must register on Monday-Wednesday, June 17 – 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at<br />

Tabb High School. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 20.


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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY<br />

High School Academy is designed for rising 9 – 12 grade students. High school students may<br />

earn a repeat credit. For a semester mathematics Part B course, students may earn either .5<br />

repeat credit or .5 original credit. Each course is 74 instructional class hours; credit cannot be<br />

awarded to students who fail to receive 74 hours of instruction. There are no exam exemptions<br />

during <strong>Summer</strong> Academy. Driver Education/Behind-the-Wheel instruction is not offered.<br />

Courses with low enrollment may not be offered. High School Academy course offerings<br />

are not intended for International Baccalaureate students. Tuition is $450 for <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

residents; tuition is $500 for non-resident students. Checks are made payable to the school<br />

where registration is completed. Scholarships will not be offered for high school creditbearing<br />

classes. If a course is cancelled or a student withdraws from High School Academy<br />

prior to the start of classes, a refund of tuition will be made by July 11. Parents who wish to<br />

enroll their child in this academy must contact their child’s guidance counselor to complete the<br />

online registration. Courses offered in High School Academy include:<br />

High School Courses<br />

1130 English 9 2440 Virginia & US Govt. 4210 Earth Science<br />

1140 English 10 31302 Algebra I B 4310 Biology I<br />

1150 English 11 31432 Geometry B 4410 Chemistry I<br />

1160 English 12 31352 Algebra II B 5110 French I<br />

2215 World History I 3184 Computer Math 5510 Spanish I<br />

2216 World History II 7300 Health/PE 9<br />

2360 Virginia & US History 7405 Health/PE10/Classroom<br />

Driver’s Education<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• June 24 – July 25, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday (dismissal on July 25 at 10:00 a.m.)<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

• High School Academy Graduation, July 25, <strong>2013</strong>, 3:00 p.m., Tabb High School<br />

(Graduating seniors are required to attend a rehearsal at 12:30 p.m. on July 24.)<br />

Exam Schedule<br />

• End-of-Course SOL Tests: Multiple Choice: Writing Paper/Pencil, July 15 or Online testing, July 17<br />

& SP: Writing Paper/Pencil, July 16 or Online testing, July 18; other SOL Tests, July 23.<br />

• Final Exams: July 25<br />

Registration<br />

• Students may register for only one course.<br />

• Students currently enrolled in the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division (grades 9 – 12) may register for the<br />

High School Academy at their home school until June 7. Students who have not registered by June<br />

7 must register on Monday-Wednesday, June 17 – 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tabb High<br />

School. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 20.<br />

• Non-resident students may register on a space-available basis, and parents must provide<br />

transportation. Non-resident students must submit a completed Out-of-System Student Information<br />

Form signed by the principal of their home school.


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HIGH SCHOOL SOL ACADEMY<br />

The High School SOL Academy is designed for students who have passed the English 11, Algebra I, or Earth<br />

Science course but have not passed the SOL test for the course and therefore have not earned the required verified<br />

credit for graduation. These students may take a summer remediation course in English 11, Algebra I, or Earth<br />

Science and retake the SOL test at the end of the High School SOL Academy. Students are identified for the High<br />

School SOL Academy by their school principal. Tuition is not charged for the High School SOL Academy, and parents<br />

who wish to enroll their child in this academy must contact their child’s guidance counselor to complete the online<br />

registration. Recommended students may register for up to two (2) courses.<br />

ENGLISH 11/Writing (MC/SP)<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• June 24 – July 10, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

• SOL Test Dates: Multiple Choice: Writing Paper/Pencil, July 15 or Online testing, July 17 & SP:<br />

Writing Paper/Pencil, July 16 or Online testing, July 18<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

ENGLISH 11/Reading<br />

• July 11 – 23, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

• SOL Test Date: July 23<br />

EARTH SCIENCE<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• June 24 – July 8, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

• SOL Test Dates: July 23<br />

ALGEBRA I<br />

Dates/Time/Location<br />

• July 9 – 23, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Monday – Thursday<br />

• SOL Test Date: July 23<br />

Registration<br />

• Recommended students may register for up to two (2) courses.<br />

• Currently enrolled students who meet the criteria for this academy may register for a course in the High School<br />

SOL Academy at their home school until June 7. Students who have not registered by June 7 must register on<br />

Monday – Wednesday, June 17 – 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tabb High School. NO REGISTRATIONS<br />

WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 20.


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VERIFIED CREDIT ACADEMY<br />

The Verified Credit Academy is designed for students who have passed<br />

the World History I, World History II, Virginia & U.S. History, Earth<br />

Science, Biology, or Chemistry courses, have scored between 375 and<br />

399 on the SOL test for the course in one of at least two attempts, and<br />

therefore have not earned the required verified credit for graduation.<br />

These students may participate in no more than two courses in the Verified Credit Academy.<br />

To earn verified credit through the Verified Credit Academy, students are required to complete<br />

specific assignments and a final project.<br />

Students are identified for the Verified Credit<br />

Academy by their school principal based on the criteria above. Tuition is not charged for the<br />

Verified Credit Academy, and parents who wish to enroll their child in this academy must<br />

contact their child’s guidance counselor to complete the online registration.<br />

Students in the Verified Credit Academy are required to meet twice with the academy<br />

facilitator as indicated below. At the first meeting, the facilitator will provide the student with a<br />

course syllabus, textbook, and assignment expectations, including the final project. At the<br />

second meeting, the student will submit his/her portfolio of completed work and the final project;<br />

however, additional days may be required for completion of assigned work. Verified Credit<br />

Academy work is completed independently by the student, although the facilitator is available to<br />

assist if needed. A school division committee reviews all Verified Credit Academy student<br />

portfolios and awards verified credit appropriately. Students must provide their own<br />

transportation.<br />

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Verified Credit Academy for World History I, World History II, and Virginia & U.S. History<br />

Required Days<br />

• Monday, June 24, and Monday, July 11, <strong>2013</strong><br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

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Verified Credit Academy for Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry<br />

Required Days<br />

• Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 23, <strong>2013</strong><br />

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<br />

• Tabb High School<br />

Registration<br />

• Students who meet the criteria for this academy may register for the Verified Credit<br />

Academy at their home school until June 7. Students who have not registered by June<br />

7 must register on Monday – Wednesday, June 17 – 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at<br />

Tabb High School. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 20.


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VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY<br />

Virtual High School (VHS) Academy is designed for rising 9 through current 12 grade students. VHS<br />

provides secondary students with the opportunity for online learning. Students may earn up to one (1)<br />

original credit and two (2) repeat credits. A computer lab will be available onsite during <strong>Summer</strong> Academy<br />

hours (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) for students who need a more structured environment to complete online<br />

coursework. Semester math may be taken as .5 original or repeat credit (credit recovery). Each original<br />

credit course is 140 online instructional class hours, and semester courses are 70 online instructional<br />

class hours. Credit recovery is an online course for students who have completed the seat hours of a<br />

course and must repeat the course. Credit recovery teaches the concepts for students to demonstrate<br />

mastery of the content.<br />

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Credit cannot be awarded to students who fail to complete the required hours of online<br />

instruction.<br />

Parents who wish to enroll their child in this academy must contact their child’s guidance<br />

counselor to complete the online registration.<br />

Driver Education/Behind-the-Wheel instruction is not offered.<br />

There are no exam exemptions during <strong>Summer</strong> Academy.<br />

Courses with low enrollment may not be offered.<br />

Students participating in International Baccalaureate Program may not take courses in VHS<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> Academy except Health/Physical Education 9 or 10.<br />

Tuition for a Virtual High School Academy one credit course is $550 and $300 for .5 credit<br />

course for <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> residents and non-residents. <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> residents should make checks<br />

payable to the school where registration is completed.<br />

Scholarships will not be offered for high school credit-bearing classes.<br />

Non-residents should contact Reginald Fox (898-0454) or Gary Lupton (833-2148) for registration<br />

information. Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration.<br />

If a course is cancelled or a student withdraws from Virtual High School Academy prior to the<br />

start of classes, a refund of tuition will be made by July 11.<br />

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Onsite at the <strong>Summer</strong> Academy<br />

Taking your Virtual class at the high school in a computer lab<br />

In the Virtual High School (VHS) Academy we have created another<br />

opportunity for students to complete their virtual courses. We have provided a<br />

structured environment where the student reports to a computer lab at the<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> Academy between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />

Students may take<br />

advantage of transportation provided by the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division (see<br />

page 12).<br />

Our structured environment includes a mentor who is an experienced Virtual High School teacher and is assigned to<br />

work with, and monitor progress and participation of the online students in the computer lab. The mentor can help<br />

students navigate the Learning Management System, Moodle and help students communicate with their online<br />

teachers. Students work each day, Monday through Friday to complete required assignments in their virtual courses<br />

in the lab at the <strong>Summer</strong> Academy location. Blackboard Collaborate (Elluminate) sessions scheduled by the online<br />

teacher during lab times are required and will be posted weekly. Attendance is required Monday through Thursday<br />

from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will continue their coursework at home on Friday. Daily log ins for coursework<br />

completion are required.<br />

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Taking your Virtual class at home<br />

As a student in the Virtual High School (VHS) <strong>Summer</strong> Academy, coursework is completed each day in<br />

the comfort of the student’s home, Monday through Friday during times that are convenient to their<br />

schedule courses. Blackboard Collaborate (Elluminate) sessions scheduled by the online teacher are<br />

required and will be posted weekly. The student will review instructional interactive materials, complete<br />

assignments, and communicate with their online teacher daily. Students are required to log into their online<br />

course daily.


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VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY<br />

Courses offered in Virtual High School Academy for original credit or repeat credit (credit recovery)<br />

includes:<br />

V1130 English 9<br />

V1140 English 10<br />

V1150 English 11<br />

V1160 English 12<br />

V2215 World History I<br />

V2216 World History II<br />

V2360 Virginia & US History<br />

V2440 Virginia & US Govt.<br />

V3130 Algebra I A&B* +<br />

V3143 Geometry A&B* +<br />

V3135 Algebra II A&B* +<br />

V3134 Algebra, Functions &<br />

Data Analysis<br />

V3162 Math Analysis<br />

V3184 Computer Math<br />

V3150 Trigonometry#<br />

V4210 Earth Science I<br />

V4310 Biology I<br />

V4410 Chemistry<br />

V4510 Physics<br />

V4610 Ecology/Environ Science<br />

V5510 Spanish I<br />

V5520 Spanish II<br />

V5530 Spanish III<br />

V6120 Econ & Personal Finance<br />

V7300 Health/PE 9<br />

V7405 Health/PE10/Classroom<br />

Driver Education<br />

*For YCSD students, these courses<br />

include parts A & B.<br />

+Denotes semesters may be taken<br />

separately.<br />

#Denotes semester course (.5 credit)<br />

Dates/Location<br />

• June 21 – July 25, <strong>2013</strong> (July 4, Independence Day observed/<strong>Schools</strong> & Offices closed)<br />

• Location: Online (http://ycsd.remote-learner.net; username and password provided at orientation) at home or<br />

Onsite <strong>Summer</strong> Academy computer lab accessing content online at http://ycsd.remote-learner.net<br />

High School Academy Graduation, July 25, <strong>2013</strong>, 3:00 p.m., Tabb High School<br />

(Graduating seniors are required to attend a rehearsal at 12:30 p.m. on July 24.)<br />

Exam Schedule<br />

• End-of-Course SOL Tests: English Writing – Multiple Choice: Writing Paper/Pencil, July 15 or Online testing, July 17;<br />

SOL Test HS English Writing – SP: Writing Paper/Pencil, July 16 or Online testing, July 18;<br />

other SOL tests and VHS seniors: July 23<br />

• Final Exams: July 25, VHS seniors July 25<br />

Registration<br />

• Students may earn up to 3 credits, one (1) course for original credit and no more than two (2) courses for<br />

repeat credit. Credits must be verified on the registration form.<br />

• Students must complete a separate registration form for each online course.<br />

• Students currently enrolled in the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division may register for Virtual High School<br />

Academy at their home school until June 7. Students who have not registered by June 7 must register on<br />

Monday – Wednesday, June 17 – 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tabb High School. NO<br />

REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 20.<br />

• Non-resident students may register on a space-available basis. Non-resident students must submit a<br />

completed Out-of-System Student Information Form signed by the principal of their home school.<br />

• No refund of tuition will be made if a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons or for excessive “virtual<br />

absences” (lack of daily login and participation).<br />

Technology<br />

• Students who enroll in Virtual High School Academy are required to have their own computer with Internet<br />

and e-mail access. Daily login and at least 4 hours of active participation per day is required. Access is<br />

provided at both of the <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> public libraries.<br />

• Students and parents are required to have valid e-mail addresses.<br />

Training<br />

• Mandatory training for students enrolled in Virtual High School Academy will be held<br />

Wednesday, June 19, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., or Thursday, June 20 from<br />

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Tabb High School. Students will be notified of the specific date and time to<br />

report. Parents are required to attend. Additional training will be provided for Driver Education students<br />

on Monday, June 24 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tabb High School, Computer Lab 317.


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VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY (CONT’D)<br />

Content Management—Students use a web-based Learning Management System called<br />

Moodle. The courses in Moodle are organized in content blocks, making material easily<br />

accessible for students. The main components of a VHS course are:<br />

• Announcements—Welcome, communication of current information.<br />

• Calendar—Important activities and due dates.<br />

• Content Blocks—Content is separated into units or modules and listed in blocks in the<br />

center of the course main page.<br />

• Instruction—Course instruction includes a variety of activities and resources that are found<br />

in the content blocks and also organized and linked in the Activities block on the left of the screen.<br />

Communication—Ongoing communication is essential in an online<br />

learning environment. Students and instructors have various tools for online<br />

communication, including:<br />

• Forums—Discussion forums that allow for asynchronous communication.<br />

Participants discuss course content, ask questions, and reply to discussion<br />

prompts. Discussion threads are also e-mailed to students and<br />

instructors.<br />

• Messaging—Messaging allows for instant communication between users<br />

who are online at the same time. Messages are sent via e-mail when a<br />

user is not online.<br />

• Blackboard Collaborate (Elluminate)—These sessions are synchronous online class meetings that include<br />

instant messaging, live audio, and an electronic whiteboard with desktop and file sharing abilities.<br />

Attendance<br />

• No online absences are permitted during the Virtual High School Academy. Failure to login daily constitutes<br />

an online absence.<br />

• Credit cannot be awarded to students unless all requirements of the Virtual High School Academy course<br />

are fulfilled by July 25, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

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Consider the questions below to determine if online learning is right for you…<br />

1. Do you feel that high-quality learning can take place in an online environment? Yes___No___<br />

2. Do you have (or are you willing to obtain) access to a computer, the Internet, and Yes___No___<br />

e-mail at home?<br />

3. Are you a self-motivated and self-disciplined person? Yes___No___<br />

4. Are you comfortable researching and communicating in writing? Yes___No___<br />

5. Are class discussions helpful to you? Yes___No___


<strong>2013</strong> SUMMER ACADEMY TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE<br />

Express bus services will be offered at the beginning and end of each day. Parents are<br />

responsible for transporting students to and from the nearest pick-up point. The following bus<br />

schedule provides service to and from each summer school location.<br />

TABB HIGH SCHOOL: High & Middle School Program (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)<br />

TABB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Elementary School Program (7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)<br />

Stop Location Stop Time Route<br />

Waller Mill Elementary School 6:40 1:31 1<br />

YMCA Sentara 6:52 1:03<br />

Newman Rd & Indiana Rd. 6:58 1:10<br />

Barlow Rd. & Skimino Rd. 7:01 1:16<br />

Rochambeau Dr. & Oaktree Rd. 7:06 12:55<br />

Bruton High School 7:10 12:45<br />

Queens Lake Middle School (Boys & Girls Club) 7:05 12:40 2<br />

Magruder Elementary School 7:10 12:35<br />

Banneker Dr. & Douglas Dr. 7:07 1:08 3<br />

Lebanon Church Rd. & Lafayette Dr. (Bus Shelter) 7:16 12:43<br />

Boys & Girls Club (NWS) 7:18 12:46<br />

Woods of <strong>York</strong>town 7:15 12:43 4<br />

Charles Brown Park 7:18 12:48<br />

<strong>York</strong>town Middle School 7:12 12:37 5<br />

Leigh Rd. & Walnut Dr. 7:17 12:42<br />

Leigh Rd. & Walnut Dr. 7:20 12:45<br />

Little Log Cabin 7:18 12:20 6<br />

<strong>York</strong> High School 7:20 12:25<br />

<strong>York</strong>town Elementary School 7:23 12:28<br />

Seaford Elementary School 7:20 12:25 7<br />

<strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> Rec. Services Bldg. 7:25 12:20<br />

Dare Elementary School 7:20 12:00 8<br />

Grafton Bethel Elementary School 7:25 12:05<br />

YMCA (Greenlands) (HS & MS ONLY) 7:37 12:13 9<br />

Coventry Elementary School (HS & MS ONLY) 7:42 12:10<br />

YMCA (Greenlands) (ES ONLY) 7:23 11:49 10<br />

Coventry Elementary School (ES ONLY) 7:25 11:53<br />

Bethel Manor Elementary School (ES ONLY) 7:32 11:59<br />

BM Youth Center (ES ONLY) 7:35 12:01<br />

Grafton Complex 7:18 12:30 11<br />

Tabb Middle School 7:27 12:18<br />

Mount Vernon Elementary School 7:30 12:15<br />

Tabb Elementary School (HS & MS ONLY) 7:38 12:05<br />

Kiln Creek Park 7:14 12:15 12<br />

Bethel Manor Elementary School (HS & MS ONLY) 7:28 12:00<br />

Bethel Manor Youth Center (HS & MS ONLY) 7:32 12:04<br />

Tabb High School (ES ONLY) 7:37 12:15<br />

<strong>York</strong>shire Downs Shopping Center 7:30 12:10 13<br />

Shady Banks Shopping Center 7:35 12:12<br />

Magruder Elementary School (OVERFLOW BUS) 7:10 12:45 14<br />

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The <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division<br />

SCHOOL BOARD<br />

Barbara S. Haywood, Chair<br />

R. Page Minter, Vice-Chair<br />

Robert W. George, D.D.S.<br />

Cindy Kirschke<br />

Mark A. Medford<br />

Eric Williams, Ed.D.<br />

Carl L. James, Ed.D.<br />

Stephanie Guy, Ed.D.<br />

Dennis R. Jarrett, CPA, CPFO<br />

Division Superintendent<br />

Chief Operations Officer<br />

Chief <strong>Academic</strong> Officer<br />

Chief Financial Officer<br />

Candi Skinner<br />

Lisa Pennycuff, Ed.D.<br />

Kipp Rogers, Ph.D.<br />

Catherine Jones, Ed.D.<br />

ACADEMIC SERVICES<br />

Director of Elementary Instruction<br />

Director of Accountability & Instructional Services<br />

Director of Secondary Instruction<br />

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION<br />

Director of School Administration<br />

SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2012<br />

Paul Rice<br />

Secondary <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Programs</strong><br />

Queens Lake Middle School<br />

e-mail: price@ycsd.york.va.us<br />

(757) 220-4084<br />

Aaron Butler<br />

Bruton High School<br />

Reginald Fox<br />

<strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Board Office<br />

Gary Lupton<br />

<strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Board Office<br />

Elementary <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Programs</strong><br />

e-mail: abutler@ycsd.york.va.us<br />

(757) 220-4567<br />

Virtual High School Academy<br />

e-mail: rfox@ycsd.york.va.us<br />

(757) 898-0454<br />

Online Learning Specialist<br />

e-mail: glupton@ycsd.york.va.us<br />

(757) 833-2148<br />

The <strong>York</strong> <strong>County</strong> School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion,<br />

national origin, sex (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504) in its educational programs, activities or<br />

employment. For more information contact Noreen Becci, Title IX Coordinator, YCSD, 302 Dare Road,<br />

<strong>York</strong>town, VA 23692, (757) 898-0349.

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