A Word from Janae Smith, Director of Online Learning
“Years end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can install in us.” ~Hal Borland
As the 2021-22 school year comes to an end, the Online Learning Department is so proud of the hard work and dedication all of the scholars have shown this year. We know that through their collaborative experiences during learning labs, working one-on-one with their teachers, setting and achieving their goals during connection meetings, and building lasting friendships, our scholars truly exemplify our ARTIC values and embody our resilient mascot, the firebird.
This past school year, we have seen increased scholar engagement, participation in learning labs, and collaboration to develop critical thinking skills. Scholars have also showcased their learning through digital portfolios, exams, and projects during their connection meetings to highlight all they have learned and accomplished. It has been remarkable and exciting to see scholars achieve their academic and personal goals during these connection meetings.
As we look forward to the 2022-23 school year, the Online Learning Department is excited to continue to provide personalized learning opportunities, more possibilities for project-based learning, standard mastery, and building relationships with all of our scholars!
Loud and Proud,
Janae Smith
Director of Online Learning and The Online Learning Team
What is New in Online Learning?
The Online Learning Department finished the school year strong with their fun, end-of-the-year incentive competition. Each week the class with the highest percentage of scholars who earned a passing grade or higher (by the grade-span team) was recognized in the weekly Monday Morning Update (MMU), and the teacher provided a reward for that class. These rewards included a Rising Scholar Ticket, a learning lab incentive, and/or an in-course incentive. The scholars enjoyed this friendly competition and celebrated during each learning lab.
Connection meetings were new for the Online Learning Department this year and were a great addition to the program. Families and teachers are able to create goals and follow up on any questions or concerns. These meetings have been able to bridge any gaps in communication as well. Scholars have showcased their learning each learning period during their connection meetings with their supervising teachers. During these meetings, scholars have shared their essays, projects, and awesome math practice. In addition, many scholars shared their digital portfolios that further highlighted standards mastery and how they strived for excellence this year.
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