Welcome to James Monroe High School Virtual Orientation

Welcome to James Monroe High School Virtual Orientation 2020 -2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Virtual School – You’ve got this! Great things never come from your comfort zone!

Commitment to Virtual School Monroe County Schools is giving students and their families two weeks from the start of school to decide whether or not this program is best for them. At the end of the trial period, students who do not return to in-seat school at JMHS must complete the semester on virtual school. Students may return to in-seat instruction for the spring semester, if they wish. This commitment is a commitment regardless of the remote learning status of Monroe County. If you are a virtual student and Monroe County goes to remote learning, you will remain on the WVVS platform as a virtual student. If you are an in-seat student who begins the year remotely, you may not transition to WVVS as a virtual student when students return to in-seat instruction. Note – IEP meetings will be held for special education students enrolling in virtual school so that accommodations may be updated, if necessary.

West Virginia Virtual School – WVLearns Monroe County Schools has opted to partner with West Virginia Virtual School this year. Most teachers on this platform are WV teachers. Currently we do not have any Monroe County teachers teaching on this platform. URL: wvlearns. k 12. wv. us

Student Responsibilities Students should spend the first days making sure they are comfortable with the technology of online learning and they are capable of mastering the content. Students should maintain reliable, daily access to internet. Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor and submit assignments on time. Students are responsible for keeping up with important school dates and activities.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities Parents/Guardians should provide support and encouragement as students are working on their online courses. Parents/Guardians should provide structure and guidance when helping their child develop a daily routine for virtual school. Parents/Guardians should ensure students have reliable, daily access to internet. Parents/Guardians are responsible for keeping up with important school dates and activities.

Staying in Touch School announcements about important dates, activities, etc are sent through the means listed below: School Messenger James Monroe High School Webpage Google calendar is posted here. Monroe County Schools Facebook Page Remind 101 – Messages from the school counseling office. To register text @jmhsguid to 81010. Seniors – There are important events throughout the year that are specific to you. Please stay diligent in checking announcements. It is your responsibility to stay informed. We request that you register for the school counseling Remind account.

Attendance Students must login and actively participate every day that Monroe County Schools are in session. Students may complete work more than what the pacing suggests. Communication with WVVS instructors is an important part of attendance. Students are expected to respond within 24 hours to any emails they receive from either the online teacher or JMHS course mentor.

Contact Chain of Command WVVS Course Teacher Technology Director: Mrs. Tuggle, btuggle@k 12. wv. us Credits needed, career options, social/emotional concerns, etc Online Facilitator: Mr. Dixon, adam. dixon@k 12. wv. us Chromebooks problems, issues with course content loading, etc School Counselors: Mr. Houck afhouck@k 12. wv. us, Mrs. Jones mtjones@k 12. wv. us Coursework questions, grades, coursework problems, etc All other questions MCTC Online Facilitator: Mr. Mitchell Boone: mitchell. boone@k 12. wv. us Course progress, course grades, etc

Course Registration Students will be registered for up to seven courses each semester. At a minimum, students must complete the number of credits needed for traditional progression. This is typically six courses per semester but varies depending on individual needs. Student athletes – Per WVSSAC Policy, you must register for a minimum of 4 courses to participate in sports. Personalized Education Plans (PEPs) must continue to be followed. Note – An update in career concentration plans may be required. Drop Policy – Students have 14 days to request a drop in an elective course and add a different course. Students may only drop and add a course once per semester. Dropped Courses After 14 Days – Per WVVS policy, courses dropped after 14 days will be recorded on student transcripts as a WF (withdraw failing). Please complete the course registration sheet emailed to you from Mr. Dixon. Students will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. WVVS Course Catalog: https: //wveis. k 12. wv. us/vschool/courses/coursecatalog. cfm

Virtual CTE Programs of Study WVVS offers few CTE courses. Virtual school students may not be able to complete CTE programs and graduate from MCTC. PEP plans will be adjusted to ensure graduation from JMHS. CTE Programs Offered Virtually CTE Programs NOT Offered Virtually Agriculture: Forest Management & Horticulture Agriculture: Animal Production Business Agriculture: Meat Processing Law & Public Safety – Intro class only Agriculture: Mechanics Biomedical Science Carpentry Early Childhood Education JROTC Law and Public Safety – completer

WVLearns Tutorial

Thank you! Thank you for attending today. Courses will begin on September 8 th. Best of luck! We hope to see you back at school when this craziness finally passes. Be like a flower, survive the rain but use it to grow.