High School Teaching Overview

Grades/Subjects:

• 9^th, 10^th, 11^th & 12^th grade teachers teach according to their area of certification
• Adding 12^th grade curriculum for the ´08-´09 school year

Teaching:

• Multiple contacts with parents each month
• Synchronous/Asynchronous Classes via Elluminate
• Office Hours
• Email
• Phone contact as needed
• Work from home using latest technology

Role of Teacher:

• Provide standards-based synchronous/asynchronous instruction
• Partner with each parent to support achievement
• Communicate requirements
• Answer questions and support student learning
• Set deadlines for assignments
• Grade assignments and assessments and provide feedback
• Supplement courses with additional discussions, synchronous learning sessions, or other assignments as needed
• Recommend grade level promotion and retention
• Maintain their highly qualified certification
• Moderate social interaction activities (Student Counsel, Drama Team, E-pal Group, Chess Team, Etc.)
• Maintain Office Hours
• Attend School Outings, Discovery Days, Professional Developments, Testing, etc (other travel as necessary)

Current High School Curriculum:

• World History, American History, History Electives
• Math Fundamentals, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Math Electives
• Environmental Science, Earth Science, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Science Electives
• English Survey Course, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, English Electives