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Parent & Student Information Meetings for 2013-14

May 28 & 29, 2013

Notecard for Questions

Note your questions and we will collect at the end.

Reason for Needing To Change

Senate Bill 5794 will impact ALE in significant ways if passed

Continued focused by state on ALE programs due to abuses that continue throughout the state (but not by ORLA)

Principles in Moving Forward with Changes

Integrity of ORLA

Quality of Learning Experience for Students

Listening to, & Partnership with, our Families

Addition of Value – What new can we offer as a collective community of educators?

Weekly Schedule

Mondays 6th – 12th

Tuesdays K – 12th

Wednesdays K – 12th

Thursdays 1st – 12th

Daily Class Offerings Schedule

Individual student schedules will vary

“Key” Courses

Replaces this past year’s Pod Classes as a primary vehicle to meet some ALE guidelines for contact & documentation

Key Classes: - Kindergarten Experience - Pod 1 & 2 (Multi-grade) - Math & Writing Leveled Classes – Grades 3 – 8 - High School Classes in Math, English, Science, or Social Studies

Day of Week: Tuesday

Integration of fine motor, art, reading response, writing,

speaking, science, and math

For all Kindergarteners, this is their “key” class.

KindergartenExperience

1 Hour - 2 Days a Week(Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Integrated language arts, math, art, music, &

movement

Supplement to what you are doing at home in these areas.

For 1st & 2nd graders, this is their “key” class.

PodGrades 1 & 2

Key Courses All grade 3-8 students take both courses Tuesdays & Thursdays

Writing (1 hour, T & Th) Offered in 3/4, 5/6, & 7/8 grade combination Students start in level for grade, but may

move based on demonstrated skills Each level offered 2 different times on these

days Common Core Focus

Math (1 hour, T & Th) Offered in 6 levels Students start in appropriate level based on a

diagnostic assessment Each level offered one time on these days Ready Math & i-Ready Diagnostic &

Instruction (Student Book & online additional practice & instruction)

Common Core Focus

Classes can be viewed as stand alones with diligence in homework completion. Parents may still choose to supplement based on individual curriculum preference.

Key CoursesGrades 3-8

Common Core

3 minute video - http://www.commoncoreworks.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=239

SAT and Common Core - http://press.collegeboard.org/sat/sat-and-common-core-state-standards

ACT and Common Core - http://www.act.org/solutions/college-career-readiness/common-core-state-standards/

8:40 - 9:30 AM 9:35 -10:25 AM 10:30 - 11:20 AM 11:55 AM - 12:50 PM 

  Hrs Gr Class Name Hrs Gr Class Name Hrs Gr Class Name

  2   1-3 Science 1-3 2  1-3  Science 1-3 2   1-3 Science 1-3

Writing Level II3-4 A

5 Math Level III

A  5

Math Level IV B

5  3-4 Writing Level II

B

Writing Level IV 7-8 A

5Math Level VII

A 5 

Math Level VIIIB

5 7-8Writing Level IV

B

Writing Level III 5-6 A

5Math Level V

A 5 

Math Level VIB

5  5-6Writing Level III

B

K-2 Bridge Workshop9:00-9:30

4  1-2 Pod 1& 2 A 4  1-2 Pod 1 & 2 B  2 K Kindergarten Experience

High School Diploma Option

Classes are taken for credit and letter grade (whether for high school diploma or homeschool transcript)

New offering for 2013-14 - College in High School – English 101

Classes vary in delivery: On-site - direct instruction, 2-3

days/week + homework

Blended – On-site instruction + web-based coursework as homework

Fully online – iConnect Academy

Offerings: English, social studies, science, higher math, robotics, theatre, art, cooking, swing dance, PE, ORLA Buddies, & multi-media classes

Grades 9-12

Bridge Classes K- 5/6What is a Bridge Class? How Does It Work?

Choose a course, theme, and/or curriculum you will be teaching at home.

Choose a bridge class to augment, supplement, and complement the at home learning your child is already doing.

Through the Bridge Class, students can participate in hands on experiences and skill building activities with peers,

in a collaborative and creative environment.

Bridge Class Examples:

Public Speaking Science Fair or Scientific Process Multi-media

K-2 Bridge Class Example Little Lola Lopp is studying the water cycle as a

part of her homeschool science class. After exploring lots of different types of mobiles in her Bridge Class, Lola decides on her favorite design with a couple of personal twists. With the help of her bridge teacher and the creative support of the other students in the class, she draws up a plan and gets to work making a colorful, one-of-a-kind creation. At the end of our Mobile unit Lola will share and display her project so that others may enjoy her artistry and experience all of the amazing learning that she is doing at home!

Science Bridge Class Example

In this fun and hands on class, students will learn the skills necessary to participate in our annual ORLA homeschool science fair! Students will be able to apply what they are learning at home to produce a creative and educational science fair project and presentation by the end of year. We begin with exploring what makes a good science project through selecting a practice project and ending the year with a finished product based on the science they are doing at home. Along the way, they will learn everything from how to apply the scientific method to what makes a presentation educational, interesting, and fun! This includes clarifying an idea, the scientific method, how to design an investigation, how to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and ultimately how to present their findings to a wide audience.

Public Speaking Bridge Class

In this class students will have the opportunity to:

gain confidence and experience in their public speaking skills in a nurturing and encouraging environment

develop effective ways to present information using engaging presentation methods to get their message heard, and to make their information interesting for their audience

learn to organize their messages, to adapt their messages to the audience, and to speak extemporaneously

Have the opportunity to create a variety of different presentations that can be used to enhance any topic, including Power Point presentations and documents created with Publisher software, such as pamphlets, flyers, and advertisements. The goal is to encourage students to build an effective speech, while at the same time introduce methods by which information can be shared in a way that will specifically engage the audience and make the topic interesting and fun

present and share their projects, and receive valuable “audience” feedback. The ideas and content for the speeches and projects in this class will be directly linked to learning that is occurring at home.

Schedule Options K (8 hours minimum)

Class Class Hours

HW

Total Class Class Hours

HW

Total

K - Experience

1 1 2 Music 1 1 2

Musical Theatre

1 1 2 Bridge Class 1 2 3

Martial Arts 1/2 1 2 Animal Adventures

1 1 2

PE 1 1 2 Others in Works

TBD

Art 1 1 2

Cooking 1 1 2

Class Hours Available 19

Schedule Options 1-2 (16 hours minimum)

Class Class Hours

HW

Total Class Class Hours

HW

Total

Pod 1 & 2 2 3 5 Music 1 1 2

Science 1 2 3 Bridge Class 1 2 3

Martial Arts 1 1 2 Social Studies 1 2 3

PE 1 1 2 ORLA Buddies 1 1 2

Art 1 2 3 Musical Theatre

1 1 2

Cooking 1 1 2 Animal Adventures

1 1 2

Others in Works

TBD

Class Hours Available 31+

Schedule Options 3-5 (16 hours minimum for 3rd and 20 hrs. minimum for 4&5)

Class Class Hours

HW

Total Class Class Hours

HW

Total

Writing 2 3 5 Music 1 1 2

Math 2 3 5 Bridge Class 1 2 3

Science 1 2 3 Social Studies 1 2 3

PE 1 1 2 Art 1 2 3

Bradshaw 1 2 3 Multi-Media 1 2 3

Cooking 1.5 1 2.5 ORLA Buddies 1 1 2

Martial Arts 1 1 2 Others in Works

TBD

Lego Robotics

1 1 2 Class Hours Available 40.5+

Schedule Options 6-8 (20 hours minimum)

Class Class Hours

HW

Total Class Class Hours

HW

Total

Writing 2 3 5 Creative Swing

1 1 2

Math 2 3 5 Theatre Sports

1 2 3

Science 2 3 5 Robotics 1 2 3

PE 1 1 2 Art 1 2 3

Arts Alive! 3 3 6 Multi-Media 1 2 3

Cooking 1.5 1 2.5 Social Studies 1 2 3

ORLA Singers

1 2 3 ORLA Buddies 1 1 2

Class Hours Available 47+

Schedule Options 9-12(20 hours minimum)

Class Class Hours

HW

Total Class Class Hours

HW

Total

English 9/10

3 3 6 Creative Swing

1 1 2

Math 3 3 6 Theatre Sports

1 2 3

Biology 3 3 6 Robotics 1 2 3

PE 1 1 2 Art 1 2 3

Arts Alive! 3 3 6 Multi-Media 1 2 3

Cooking 1.5 1 2.5 Social Studies 1 3 4

ORLA Singers

1 2 3 ORLA Buddies 1 1 2

English 101 3 4 7 Class Hours Available 58+

Community Events All school event community events

Could be ORLA Olympics, guest speakers, performers, fair, festival, workshops, fun activities, celebration activities, service project for the greater community, etc. after classes or on Monday or Friday.

Building ORLA’s community

Parent Mini-Unit Proposal Two times a year (November & March)

Parents pair up to teach a workshop

ORLA teachers provide assistance

What do you think – are you game?

Minimum Required Part - Time Hours on Learning Plan :

Kindergarten = 8 hrs

1st – 3rd = 16 hrs

4th - 12th = 20 hrs Curricular materials for key courses will be

provided Diagnostic for math Levels and age – if big difference? Registration – classes and new teachers TBD

Many ORLA

“Comfortable & Reliable Good Old Shoes”

will remain…

Curriculum Resource CenterA gold mine of opportunity…

…and its partner, copy machine (copyright permitting)

On-Site Classes & Peer Interaction

Multi-Age Classes:

Science w/Labs, partners/teams

Visual Arts, Music & Drama

Writing, Math, & Reading

Class Discussions/Presentations

PE Activities as Teams, Swing Dance, & others

Projects where teams have to work together to accomplish a tasks or goals

Cooking, Lego robotics (STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

Multi-Media, Digital photography, & Video production

Others

Mark DavisAcademic Guidance Support

– Counseling and guidance for those working for a high school diploma and/or taking steps to enter post-secondary education or training

– Scholarship, financial aid, Running Start, & New Market information

– Excellent resource for families to access academic and personal support.

Networking with Families

A wealth of support & ideas about: Resources & strategies Laws & requirements Trouble Shooting Problem Solving

from friendly & nice people coming from a wide variety of backgrounds

New Facility – Next Fall?

Commitment from Parents

• Maintain at least the minimum number of learning plan hours required for your child(ren)’s grade level. You can go higher.

• Commit to having your children take the Washington State tests • Measures of Student Progress (MSP) Grades 3-8• End-of-Course Exams (EOC) for math after high school algebra or

geometry & biology• High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) for high school writing & reading

• Assist your children in the completion of homework.

• Communicate with us as next year progresses, what is working, what is not, and attend meetings to give us feedback. There is no other way for us to improve otherwise.

Next Steps for Enrollment

Paperwork needs to be submitted prior to enrollment or placement.

Diagnostic math assessment needs to be completed before registering for classes

If paperwork and math assessment are completed by June 5th, students may register for class on June 7th which gives best opportunity for class selection.

Office is closed June 20th, so if diagnostic is not completed by June 18th, then registration for classes cannot occur until August.

Pioneers

Questions?

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