Read the following presentation and take a quiz on it’s content when you are fi nished. You will be required to retake the quiz until a score of 90% is obtained. The quiz is not open note. Each semester you are required to read this presentation and pass the quiz, as new information may have been included.

ILC INTRODUCTION: SPRING 2013

A blended learning environment using online & other independent study options to meet high school graduation requirements off ering college preparation, credit retrieval & remediation classes.

HAINES HIGH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTER

Depending on the class period, one of the following people could be the mentor in the ILC: Mrs. Benton Ms. Clark Ms. Sherman Mr. Cedeno Mr. Benton Mr. Barry

INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTER (ILC)MONITOR

What happens in this classroom at night? The community education director runs the educational

activities for adults in the community. Proctoring of exams for University of Alaska, Western

Governors University, etc. Tutoring

Please leave the space as you found it, and let the ILC monitor / teacher know if there is something which is broken or otherwise needs attention.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

If it is online and you want to take it, talk to Ms. Moore & Mrs. Benton. There is a chance that you may be able to complete the

desired course here in the Independent Learning Center.

ONLINE OFFERINGS

CIOS 105 (dual credit college computer class)

Applied MathCalculusPhysics

Applied Writing

Career ReadyAlgebra IIAlaska HistoryFrenchGovernment

SOME CLASSES WHICH STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN IN THE ILC:

Notify ILC monitor of the problem

Together try to fi gure it out If all options have been

exhausted and it looks like it won’t be fi xed within the class period, get something else out to work on.

There are many new magazines the ILC has subscribed to, please enjoy the selection should you have forgotten to bring something to work on.

Please come to class prepared to work on something else if for some reason you can not work on your online course.

The expectation is to come to class with what you need, having taken care of your personal needs before the bell rings.

Should you need to leave class, you will need a signed, dated note from another teacher/administrator giving permission.

INTERNET DOWN / TECH PROBLEMSWHAT THEN?

What happens if I finish my course before the semester ends? Congratulations! You still need to attend class. 25% of your final grade is participation which includes

attendance. Use this time for career development, homework prep,

college scholarship letters/applications.

SELF-PACED COURSES

What happens if I don’t finish my course before the semester ends? The answer to this depends on which course you are taking.

There will be different deadline requirements for completion by different course providers.

Sometimes an extension can be granted, sometimes it can not.

You won’t get credit until you complete it. Create a plan for yourself to complete your course on time.

Consider travel for sports, etc. in your planning. Should you get significantly behind on your course, you

may become ineligible for sports.

SELF-PACED COURSES

Academic skills / your course letter grade 75% of your final grade

Attendance/Work Ethic 25% of your final grade

For College level dual credit courses, your final grade will be issued from the college itself, for the HS credit, your participation grade will be factored into your final grade.

GRADES

For unexcused absences or tardies, your participation points will be zero for the day.

Please come to class, and arrive on time.

GRADES: ATTENDANCE

RULES: Student follows school and class codes of conduct.

MATERIALS: Student is prepared with all materials including a planner complete with tests and assignments due.

REQUESTS: Student respectfully complies with requests.

WORK: Student tries their best (works continuously throughout class period).

QUIET: Student works quietly throughout class period.

ATTENDANCE / WORK ETHIC RUBRICS

The Independent Learning Center is designed to be a quiet study space similar to a tutoring room you may find at a university. It is not advisory, homework prep, a time to go to your

locker / use the bathroom or a place to socialize. Once you arrive, you are expected to stay the entirety of

the class period.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

3 minute passing periodsCome prepared!

You are asked to not leave to go to the bathroom or your locker during class.

You must have a signed, dated pass from a teacher to leave the ILC to go see that teacher during your ILC class period.

HALL PASS

As long as they are not a distraction to the learning environment

they are fi ne. Not in the lunch room or during the fl ag salute please.

HATS

Please use school appropriate language being mindful to not use language which a group may find offensive.

LANGUAGE

Keep volume reasonable when l istening to music, the person next to you shouldn’t be able to hear it. If someone speaks to you or there is a fi re alarm, you should be able to hear it.

Please use your phone only before / after school & lunch. Keep your use of computers on-task.

ELECTRONICS

If you need a snack, please clean up throwing away all trash and wiping up all surfaces.

Eat / drink away from the computers.

This is a privilege which will be revoked if the ILC isn’t kept clean.

FOOD/DRINK

The focus of the ILC is academics. Please keep your hands, etc. to yourself, this includes rough housing.

PDA

Haines Borough School District’s expectations for behavior reflects common expectations of any work place or college classroom.

When reading through each bulletin point, reflect upon your own behavior and that of your classmates and think of positive and negative examples of each point.

HBSD EXPECTATIONS

I am PREPARED Prepared

I treat EVERYONE with COURTESY Respectful of Others

I create and maintain a POSITIVE environment Safe

I treat personal and school PROPERTY with RESPECT Respectful of Property

I act RESPONSIBLY and accept CONSEQUENCES for my actions Responsible

CODE OF CONDUCT

Now that you have examples of both positive and negative examples of classroom behavior from your own experience in your mind, spend a minute to review the specifics detailed in the PBIS classroom expectation rubric.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

CLASSROOMEXPECTATIONS

Entering Class Lecture/ Presentation

Work Time Electronics Leaving Class

Respectful of Others

Calmly enter.Be seated before the bell rings.Hands off other people’s property.

Listen attentively.Wait for your turn.Have a positive attitude. 

Work quietly.Do your share in group projects.Be cooperative.

Off until allowed. 

Stay in your seat. 

Responsible Have books and material out and ready to go.

Take notes.Meet deadlines.Focus on learning.

Follow directions.Get help when needed.Do your own work.

On task usage. 

Return supplies.

Safe Walk Be thoughtful, polite, and considerate of others.

Mind your own work.

Model digital citizenship.

Leave calmly when dismissed.

Respectful of Property

Leave desks and chairs in place. 

Feet on the floor.Write only on what belongs to you.

Keep area clean. Be careful with all electronics.

Clean up and push chairs in.

Prepared Bring all materials. 

Remain in your seat.

Use time wisely. 

Have computer charged.

Know expectations for next class.

Please ask the ILC

monitor for your quiz.Thank you.

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