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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