02.11.2011 Regular School Board Meeting - Fluvanna County ...

Proposal for High School Credit
Distance Learning Summer School 2011
Rationale- This project is being proposed to help meet the needs of current junior and
seniors who may not be able to graduate on time due to a lack of high school credits and
need to retake a failed course.
Currently students who are interested in taking high school credit courses over the summer
must travel out of the county.
Method- Instruction will be provided using a distance-learning model. Students will be
required to have internet access. Dial-up internet access will be provided to student who
receive free/reduced lunch free of charge through the school system’s Cornerstone
account. Each student will be provided a desktop computer, if needed.
The instructor will develop a pacing guide for each student and will monitor their progress
online. The instructor will meet with the student and the parent/guardian each week for
one hour to discuss student progress, administer tests, and provide assistance. The student
will be able to contact the instructor during the week via email or phone if immediate
assistance is needed.
Courses- English 11 (if passed SOL tests) and English 12
US/VA History and US/VA Government
Science and Mathematics by permission only
Courses will require four weeks to complete.
Dates- June 6 through July 1
Costs- Four weeks- $294.70
This program is designed to be non-profit. The costs are based on the following
calculations.
Summer School Rate of Pay for Teachers- $29.47/hour including FICA
1 hour visit per week
1 hour travel time (using a county car)
.5 hours per week online monitoring and paperwork
2.5 hours per week per student
Students will be required to submit non-refundable payments for the course(s) by Friday,
June 3.
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