2011

June 13 August 5Virtual Summer School2011What is a Virtual Summer School?Anytime

Anywhere

Flexible

IndividualizedSubjectsMath

Reading/Language ArtsCost$75/subject

What do we get for the fee?Subscription to online programs

Weekly contact with Gower teacherWhat are the student work expectations?Recommended not Required

20 minutes/day

Flexibility is the keyComputer & Internet AccessIndian Prairie LibraryRequires Library card for internet accessHow do I sign up?Online application and E-Pay

Print out application and send check

Get application from school office

www.gower62.com

What teacher will be assigned to my child(ren)?Teachers currently applying for Virtual Summer School

Students sign up by May 13

Principals will work with teachers to match teachers and students

Teacher assignment sent home in June report cardQuestions?Virtual Summer SchoolSpelling City

Vocabulary developmentSpelling practiceCustomized lists for student learningPersonalized messages from teacherSpelling City

Student Record (what is visible to the student)Activities

Teacher ReportingIXL MathPre-K- 8th grade IL standards based math practiceCustomized learningLesson explanations

IXL MathStudent Record (what is visible to the student)ActivitiesTeacher Reporting

RAZ KidsReading practiceReading fluencyComprehension quizzes

Raz KidsStudent Record (what is visible to the student)ActivitiesTeacher Reporting

Book ClubsComprehension skillsCritical thinking

Book ClubsActivities

Students interact with teacher via EdmodoTeacher can comment privately to students or whole group

VSS and Edmodo Parents can access Edmodo to ask questions, need assistance, or give feedback

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