Middle School Presentation Revised May 1

Preparing our Middle School Students for Future Success : 

Preparing our Middle School Students for Future Success Exploring the Possibilities of North Carolina Virtual Public School

Agenda : 

Agenda

What is NCVPS? : 

What is NCVPS? Earn high school credit Explore areas of interest Use technology to learn Find out more by exploring the NCVPS website

Is NCVPS right for me? : 

Is NCVPS right for me? Are you…

Future Ready Core : 

Future Ready Core

District-Recommended Opportunities through NCVPS : 

District-Recommended Opportunities through NCVPS Rising Ninth Graders Geometry / Geometry Honors* Earth and Environmental Science / Earth and Environmental Science Honors* Latin I* Art I Success 101 Computer Applications I (VOCATS) Digital Communication Systems (VOCATS) Leadership Development ** See brochure

District-Recommended Opportunities through NCVPS : 

District-Recommended Opportunities through NCVPS Rising Eighth Graders Latin I* Earth and Environmental Science Physical Science ** See brochure

Perks of Online Learning : 

Perks of Online Learning Work when/where you want High school course credit Quality points transfer with credits with courses after 8th grade More flexibility with scheduling

Considerations : 

Considerations Summer Summer VPS courses cover 18 weeks of material in 8 weeks Commitment is 3-4 hours per day Camps? Vacation? School Year Extra Course for Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 After school hours on your own time 18 weeks (1-2 hours per day)

Considerations : 

Considerations Second Language considerations Electives vs. required courses Self-motivation and responsibility are keys to success

Considerations : 

Considerations Textbook vs. Web Content Counselors’ Support

NCVPS Course Requirements : 

NCVPS Course Requirements Latin 1** — Digital Camera Earth and Environmental Science — Web Content African-American Studies—Web Content Art I— Colored pencils, colored chalk, digital camera/ large scanner, scissors paper, etc Computer Applications I – Web content Digital Communication Systems –Speech recognition software, microphone Leadership Development— Web content Success 101 — Microsoft Office Geometry Honors* — Requires calculator Earth and Environmental Science Honors* — Web content Spanish, French I ** — Dictionary and Verb book (not State adopted) microphone

Support : 

Support Middle School Principals - registration High School Guidance Counselors – available for questions Dave Edwards – edwardsda@hickoryschools.net Allison Gosda – gosdaal@hickoryschools.net HHS: 322.5860 Issues? Concerns? Contact them!

Important Dates : 

Important Dates Deadline to Register May 14, 2010 Classes Begin June 14, 2010 Last Day to Add June 18, 2010 Last Day to Drop On or before the 10th day of class http://www.ncvps.org/courses/policy/

Informational Meetings : 

Informational Meetings Grandview Middle School Media Center Tuesday, May 11 @ 5:30 pm Northview Middle School Media Center Wednesday, May 12 @ 5:30 pm

Registration Tonight : 

Registration Tonight See your principal Sign up for a course

For More Information : 

For More Information NCVPS www.ncvps.org Help Desk: 866.223.1028 IB Program Information www.ibo.org AP Course Information www.collegeboard.com/studenttesting/ap/about.html HHS Student Handbook (page 6) http://www.hickoryschools.net/schools/Hickory/Student%20Resources/2009-2010%20Student%20Handbook.pdf Future Ready Core http://knightdalehs.wcpss.net/images/stories/File/registration/futurereadycore.pdf