A+ Student Expectations/Consequences
1. You must
be on-time (if not, your will return to your regular class)
2. You must have a notebook and pencil (if not, your will return
to your regular class)
3. You must earn (min) 1 apple per 1.5 hours online time (if
not, you will be placed in intervention)
4. You must remain quite while in the A+ lab (if not, your will
return to your regular class)
Types of A+
Classes: Daily, Afternoon, Web Based or Hybrid
Daily Classes
(only) are during regular school hours (permission given by the
teacher of record)
Afternoon Classes (only) take place after the regular school day
Web Based Classes are delivered via the Internet (takes special
permission)
Hybrid is a combination of all the above (takes special permission)
How to enroll in
the A+ Program: (Seats are limited)
1. Complete the online enrollment contract and print it
(A+
Student Enrollment Contract Form)
2. Email
Mr. Ken Stegall for an appointment
john.stegall@mnps.org
3. Finalize and verify the contract (bring printed copy) with Mr.
Stegall
4. Bring signed contract to A+ Lab** You must have a signed form
to enroll in A+
Enrollment priority: 1st Seniors, 2nd Juniors, and finally
Sophomores
What is A+?
A+ Website Online (click
here)
A+nyWhere Learning System courseware
incorporates a standards-based and self-paced approach
to learning. Students are provided with assessment
tests, which prescribe lesson plans to fit each
student's needs. They can also view their own progress
at any time. The software is delivered in a consistent
format so students learn one interface. With the
browser-based version, students can access homework
assignments and view their academic progress from their
homes, media centers, libraries, or community centers by
simply logging onto the Internet. Learning leads to
success, empowering students to make consistent grade
improvements.
Your A+ Rights
Your assignment to
A+ lab is an honor based on your ability to work with limited
support. This is an opportunity to receive credits by working at
your own pace, but based on guidelines set by you’re A+ teacher.
Stay focused on the mission at hand of graduation. Failure to
comply with the lab’s rules will result in dismissal from the
program.
A+ Class Procedure
A+ Classroom Grading Form (click
here)
- Students work at their own pace
(minimal
achievement 1 apple per 1.5 hours)
A+ Pacing guide (click
here). This guide will show you
where you need to be on our course mastery
- Each course is broken down into lessons.
Each course will have a different number of
lessons and each lesson must be taken in
order.
- Each lesson has to be mastered by making
an 80 on the pre-test or my making 80 on the
mastery test.
- If student makes below 80, the student
must study the lesson for at least 5 minutes
before being allowed to take a practice
test. Student is not allowed to proceed to
the mastery exam until an 80 or better is
made on the practice exam.
- You must make 80 or better on the
mastery exam in order to receive mastery of
the lesson. The student will have 5 attempts
at the mastery exam. If the student does not
make an 80 after 5 attempts, the student
must make 2 100's on the practice exam
within 5 attempts in order for release of
the mastery test for more attempts.
- Once all lesson are mastered, student
will take a review test and must make an 70
or better in order to receive credit.
Student will have 5 attempts on the review
exam.
- Notes
maybe used on all test-- Without notes you
will be dropped from the class.
** The Internet is not allowed during any
testing. This is considered cheating and can
cause the student to be dismissed from the
class.
A+ Web Base Procedure
Web Base Grading Form (Click
Here)
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A+ Web Based (Click
Here) for access)
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Web Based Grading Form
(click
here)
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How to configure your computer to work with A+ Web Based (Click
Here)
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No pre-test
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You must take notes and
you must show these notes when you take the review test
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You can complete all mastery
test online at home except the review test
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You have to schedule
and take the Review
test at School and bring your notes-- If you don't bring your
notes you will not be allowed to take the test.
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If you cant pass the review
test in 2 tries, you must wait 1 week before re-taking and
bring additional notes. Without reworking your notes you will
not be allowed to take the review test
Classroom Protocol:
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All MNPS and School Rules apply.
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MNPS and School attendance rules will apply.
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Students are to be on time, with a notebook, with
pencil (failure to do so will result in after
school/web based A+)
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Respect for others is required
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No
Food or Drink in the lab at anytime (trash can will
be at the door in the fall for food and beverage
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Be
in your seat when the bell rings
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No
horse play or loud talking allowed at anytime (this
will be strictly enforced)
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There will be limited access to the Internet while
studying
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There will be no access to the Internet during
Pre-Testing or Mastery Testing. Violation of this
rule will result in dismissal from the program.
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Inappropriate use of the Internet can result in loss
of computer use at Cane Ridge and could also result
in dismissal from the school. Your Internet
activities are monitored at the teachers station and
can be replayed
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Keep your work area clean an orderly. Replace your
chair properly when the class is over.
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Raise your hand if you need assistance. DO NOT YELL
OUT FOR HELP.
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In
order to receive help you must have your notes on
the topic. Failure to have the notes will result in
non support.
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A
organized note book must be maintained throughout
the course. Grades are given for a properly
maintained notebook. DO NOT LOOSE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
Maintaining your notebook on the computer is
recommended
Current Credit
Recovery Courses/Number of Lessons
(Click on the Semester for a list of lessons)
A+ Course
and Lesson (click
here)
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