Connie Godfrey

What is BHOLC? BHOLC allows participating districts to offer a self-paced, online learning option for their students Students remain enrolled in home district and follow their graduation requirements CCSS aligned curriculum provided through fuelEducation and monitored by BHOLC

Enrollment Options Full time Part time Single courses Credit Recovery Foreign Language Extensive list of elective courses

Learning Coach Students in grades K-8 are closely monitored by learning coach (usually a parent or guardian) Learning Coach: Oversees daily work Records attendance Monitors students’ pace, schedule, and individual needs

Student Engaged in five – six hours of learning each day Customized learning opportunities Students can have courses in more than one grade level Self-paced…can move ahead or take extra time Has access to curriculum anywhere/anytime

BHOLC Grades K-8 have a BHOLC SD certified teacher that oversees progress, maintains contact with families, and helps with lessons if needed Grades 9-12 are monitored by a BHOLC mentor (SD certified teacher) Core courses in grades 9-12 are taught by SD certified teachers Progress is reported to districts Monthly progress reports for grades K-8 Weekly s from Peak in grades 9-12

K-8 Progress Report

Peak Report

K12.com

High School Courses

How to Enroll Parents apply at BHOLC will send notification to district Parent brings Learning Agreement to school If district approves enrollment: Fax BHOLC the signed Learning Agreement Enter student in SDVS Counselor helps student choose high school courses that meet districts’ graduation requirements BHOLC enrolls student

South Dakota Virtual School

Characteristics of a Successful Online Learner Self-motivated and self-disciplined -able to work independently with little direction Has adult supervision, encouragement, involvement Has good time-management –able to commit to five hours/day on schoolwork—isn’t a procrastinator Can adequately prepare and study for exams Can effectively communicate any questions or concerns to instructor Comfortable expressing self in writing using grammatically correct, written statements and/or essays

Characteristics Continued… Able to persevere, even when confronted with obstacles Understand that online courses can be more challenging than face-to-face classes Has basic computer skills and can use word processing software, download software, install software, use a web browser, etc. Has access to a computer that is connected to the Internet and has a backup plan if needed Comfortable in a "virtual environment" - , sending attachments, threaded discussions, chat rooms, etc. Adapted from Fairmont State University

BHOLC Video

Helpful Links BHOLC Website K12.com Sample Lessons (K-8)