 READING FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS

Who Am I?

Why Are You Here?  This course is a half credit course that will count for your online graduation requirement.  This course will help prepare you for standardized reading tests especially the PERT.  This course will make you an IMPROVED and SUCCESSFUL reader now and in college.

Supplies  A BOOK for your blog (it CAN be what you are reading for English class)  A FOLDER and PAPER for notes  A USB/FLASH DRIVE  Earbuds

BVS vs. FLVS  You actually get to see your teacher.  You may only submit assignments in the module we are currently working in. You get up to 3 tries on each one except for tests.  You actually receive a zero for an assignment if you don’t complete it before the due date. This zero CAN be made up until the module closes.  BVS teachers have office hours that are similar to the regular school day. We also work 3 nights a week. We are NOT available 8am-8pm.  We follow the pace chart and it mirrors the school calendar. You will have your half credit the week after winter break.  DBA’s are done in person rather than on the phone. We will talk about what you learned during class.

Monthly Contact  Even though we see each other on a weekly basis, a monthly contact with a parent is a required component of all BVS courses.  Parent contact is important so that they may be informed of your progress and I can answer any questions or concerns that may arise.  You parent will get contacted even if you are doing a great job, are on pace, and/or have a 100%. They actually like it  If you aren’t working and/or have a D or F, they will get a call more than once a month. They don’t like that.

The First 4 Assignments  You will be working on this week.  1.02-Research a college-Save all the answers to your research questions in a Word document. Save that doc on your flash drive.  1.03-Create a blog-Write down your user name, password, and URL in a safe place. Answer the 3 questions on the handout and not the 2 questions on the class website.  1.04-Pre-test-What knowledge are you coming in with? This assignment does not hurt your grade.  question multiple choice worksheet on Main Idea  The directions are in the class for all 4 and on your hand out for 1.02 and 1.03.

Teacher Graded Assignments  Title the document with your last name and the lesson number. ex: Tracey102  Do not use period or any other special punctuation marks or symbols.  Upload the attachment to the assignment under “assessments”.  Check the box that says “submit for grading” and then click “submit”.  You will usually get your grade and feedback by the next day

Academic Integrity  Please do not take answers from the Internet or from a classmate. All of your work is checked for originality using turnitin.com  A variety of consequences will be administered if you are caught cheating or plagiarizing.  If you are unsure if your work is original, please contact me before submitting it.  Be sure to log out of your course each day to prevent other students from accessing your work.  Never share your password.  Be sure to save your work on your personal flash drive and do not share this flash drive with anyone.  Remember that you are working on a computer and it tracks everything you do. I will know if you are cheating, “Christmas treeing” an assignment, or not logging in.

Tips for Success  Log in at flvs.net as soon as the bell rings. Be sure to log off before you leave. Work bell to bell.  Take notes during my visits and when you read the lessons. You CAN use these notes on ALL assignments including tests!  Save your work on your flash drive or on the class website. You never save anything on the desktop.  Check your course if it says you have a message. It will either be feedback on an assignment or a class announcement. is also the quickest way to reach me.  Check your gradebook for graded assignments and feedback.  Check your pace chart for required work for the week AND work in order.  Read each lesson (LESSONS) and take notes. Then complete the corresponding assignment (ASSESSMENTS). Check off the work on your pace chart.  Resubmit any assignments, as needed (GRADEBOOK).  Be sure to submit all assignments for the week by Friday at the end of the period.

A Few Reminders  You do NOT need to work from home after school or on the weekends!  If you have a question, please me through the class website. You may only text me after school hours.  You can NOT exempt the final and it is actually worth 20% of your grade.  Do your best. This is a “real” class that goes on your transcript and affects your GPA.  Remember that you need to pass this class in order to graduate.

QUESTIONS? Let’s look at the course…….