1. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Oxford Community Schools Administration Offices Training Room E (downstairs) 10 N. Washington, Oxford, MI Planning strategies OVA website (lab hours, tutoring, helpful sites) Pacing calculator Mentors and mentor communications Content teachers Note taking Assessments (quizzes, tests, cumulative exams) Progress reports and grades Cool Tools: Scribblar and Trillian Technical troubleshooting OVA laptops Parent involvement Let’s get started!

2. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Introductions Mrs. Peggy Boggs Mrs. Gail Kozyra Other Mentors Available for You Mrs. Tracey Hurford Mrs. Jennifer Burrows Mrs. Janet Schell Other Important OVA Staff Mr. Brad Smith, OVA Technical Mr. Mark Suckley, Counselor Ms. Kat Caron, Registrar Mr. Drew Hulbert, Director

3. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students OCS Vision Creating a world-class education today to shape tomorrow’s selfless, global leaders. Mission Statement Oxford Schools work together with local and global communities to educate learners with rigorous coursework, while fostering skills relevant to each individual and enhancing cooperative relationships. We prepare learners for success in a world community where they are invested in the process of making principled decisions.

4. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Philosophy of OVA Oxford Virtual Academy takes the distance out of distance learning by working in partnership with families to provide rigorous academic preparation that is teacher mentored, parent directed and customized to meet the needs of students from all academic backgrounds. OVA drives student learning and supports positive family relationships based on trust and a shared belief that the student always comes first.

5. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Mentors and Mentor Communications Weekly Communication Two way communication requirement Available by phone, email and instant messaging Assist with all aspects of student education Direct students and parents in proper course of action Cheerleader for your student!

6. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Planning Strategies Use course calculators Work five to six hours per day (include electives) Take good notes and use them! Reach out to your Content Teachers Communicate with your Mentor Teacher Ask for help Create a plan for the day, week, semester Stick with it!

7. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students OVA Website http://oxfordvirtualacademy. org/ http://oxfordvirtualacademy. org/ Mentor Teachers Lab Hours Tutoring Availability Pacing Calculator *

8. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Content Teachers Assist students with online content Keep Mentor informed of student progress May or may not be an Oxford School District teacher ASK FOR HELP

9. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Pacing calculator http://oxfordvirtualacademy. org/tech-support/other- helpful-links

10. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students When you visit the OVA Lab: Please bring your own laptop and ear buds Follow the District Code of Conduct (including dress code) Follow the Acceptable Use Policy at all times Follow our OVA Lab Etiquette (posted) Connection Sites

11. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Note Taking Key to Success Show Examples Use for assessments

12. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Assessments (quizzes, tests, cumulative exams) Use your notes Retakes allowed in some programs Cumulative Exam – must be taken at an OVA Lab

13. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Progress reports and grades E2020 Progress Apex Progress Lincoln Progress “Parent Involvement from Day 1 is critical for student success”

14. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Cool Tools Scribblar and Trillian Video Updates Let’s demo these….

15. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Count Day Must login in and do an activity on 2/6 Required to Login 10 times between 2/7 and 3/8 Must complete an activity

16. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Technical Troubleshooting Update downloads Flash cache Email Mentor and… Brad Smith, OVA Tech Coordinator

17. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students OVA Laptops Property of Oxford Schools Destruction outside of normal usage is the responsibility of the parents No stickers Watch downloads – use care and discretion

18. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Extensions and Course Changes Must be requested via Registrar three weeks prior to end of term – watch mentor communication for date Course changes require approval from registrar Registrar is Kat Caron

19. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Parent Involvement Monitor Progress Read Mentor Communications Ask your child Do not wait until the end of the semester…get help before it’s too late!

20. Tips for Virtual Success An Orientation for Parents and Students Let’s Get Started…. E2020 / Apex see Mrs. Kozyra Lincoln / K12 see Mrs. Boggs or Mrs. Hurford Laptops Pickup at lab