Florida Virtual School

Ms. Larson – Algebra 1 Instructor office line: 352-658-3587 email: jlarson17@learn.flvs.net

FLVS help desk 1-866-322-8324

http://help.flvs.net

Ms. Larson – Algebra 1

taught for 8 years in traditional schools

2nd year with FLVS

graduated from Iowa State University

Have 5 children, Maisie (16),Chandler (15), Mia (12), Annabelle (10), and CarlieGrace (6).

love any kind of adventure!

Algebra 1

You are required to submit work EVERY week.

Please submit at least 4 assignments per week

and work through the assignments IN ORDER.

Segment 1 - Modules 1 through 5

Segment 2 - Modules 6 through 10

If you are taking segment 2 only,

please start working in module 6.

You should complete each semester in 16 weeks.

Essay questions – Please be aware that this course has been designed to require higher-level thinking. Therefore, you will need to answer all essay questions as thoroughly as possible since they will affect your overall grade. Also, be sure to show all of your work along with your final answers. Essay questions are graded by me. Please be patient.

28 Day Grace Period

You have 28 days to decide if this course is for you! Within the first 28 days you may withdraw for any reason without penalty.

If you withdraw or are withdrawn from the course after 28 days, you will receive a grade – withdrawal “F”

You are expected to submit at least 4 assignments every week and maintain a passing grade at all times.

By the end of your grace period you are expected to complete:

segment 1 – assessments 1.00 through 2.03

segment 2 – assessments 6.00 through 7.03

Discussion Based Assessment

There is a discussion based

assessment (DBA) at the end of each module.

Do NOT skip them. Just call

me or use the link on the

announcement page to make and

appointment.

Academic Integrity

Monthly Calls

I will be calling you and a parent at

least once a month throughout the

course to discuss your progress.

Please make these chats a priority. If I leave a message asking you to call me, please RETURN MY CALL.

Or feel free to call me just to

“check in”.

Tabs, Tabs, TabsMake sure to read the lessons in their entirety!

A MUST READ!!!! You will find pace charts here.

You will find all assignments that you need to submit here!

After you have submitted an assignment, look here for the grade and feedback. If you wish, you can resubmit an assignment from here to earn a higher grade!

Check your email for important info from me!

They have the answers!

To avoid cookie problems, always end your sessions by clicking on the “logoff” tab NOT the X!!

Lessons

There are multiple pages so be sure to click the next arrow!

Lessons are Interactive

There are activities to do as you read the lesson.

Look for “scroll overs” to help with vocabulary.

Click to reveal more as you read.

The Whole Picture

Do the Try It problems as you move through the lesson to reinforce learning.

Look for more examples in the lessons. These are NOT optional examples. Sometimes these examples are key to getting the full meaning of the lesson.

Assessments

If you see a blank assignment like this one, pleaseclick the lesson button to find your work!

You may either completeyour work in another program and attach

or

copy and paste your workor type your work directlyin this box

Be sure to click this boxso the assignment goesto my grading in-box.

Grade and # of Assignments left

This student has 42assignments left(56 – 14)

This student has a 71.84 C

Scroll down to the bottom of your gradebook.

Collaboration Component

You are required to complete one collaboration activity per semester with another FLVS Algebra

student in an on-line setting.

You can partner with another student 1 of 2 ways:

1. Find a partner by emailing the students in the class and work together on your own.

2. Attend one collaboration session. This is themost efficient and effective way. See my announcement page for days and times.

Do not wait until the end of the segment to complete.

Collaboration Component

3.08 for semester 1(submit 3.08 & 5.11)

It’s easy and fun!!!

6.07 for semester 2(submit 6.07 & 10.11)

Live Tutoring

Just click on this box.Please note days and times.

You do not need to stay the full time. Just pop in with aquick question!

Live Tutoring Log in

Type your first and last name and my name in ( ).

John Daly (Mrs. Brown)

Live Tutoring Chat

Type inchat box

Help Videos

Need some additional instruction on a lesson? Go to Lesson Videos on my announcement page.

Click on the down arrow. Then click on the lesson.

Now What?

Expectations

Student:

Submit 4 or more assignments per week

Keep in contact with Ms. Larson

Check grade book for feedback & scores

Resubmit assignments for better grade

Get help when needed (i.e. tutoring)

Check your email

Return my phone calls and emails within 24 hours

Do your VERY best!!!

Guardian:

Be proactive in monthly calls

Monitor your child’s grade book/progress

Encourage your child

Return phone calls and emails within 24 hours

Teacher:

Return calls/emails within 24 hours

Grade assignments within 48 hours

Monitor student progress

Encourage student

Assist student through course

Need a vacation?

You are given 2 floating weeks for time

off. Please contact me to use a floating

week!!!!

Let’s get going!

It’s time to start your adventure in

Algebra 1 with FLVS!

Let’s get going!

Getting Started in Algebra 1Click here

for important information to review BEFORE

completing the Welcome Call with the student and a parent.