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Curriculum: Students receive teacher created content using Google Classroom as the learning management system for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science courses. Teachers will utilize Board adopted curriculum, supplemental resources, and online tools to communicate with students including video postings, live webinars, and video conferences. Students wanting AP English, AP History, or AP Mathematics courses would do so using the APEX or Edgenuity platforms. Parents may want more personalized instruction in AP programs, but the District has limited resources. Contact the Educational Services Office regarding questions about AP offerings. List of Teacher Led Courses: English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus World History, US History, Economics, Government Earth and Space Science, Biology, Physics O N - C AM P U S CO U R S E E N R O L L M E N T The expanded distance learning program is being offered to provide families with the opportunity to limit social contacts to mitigate viral transmission. Therefore, students selecting this program shall not be enrolled in on campus in-person courses. AS SES SME NT S : Teachers are assessing students via the Learning Management System, Google Classroom. Electives are assessed in either APEX or Edgenuity. GRADING: Students shall be assigned letter grades. Online Distance Learning Program The health and safety of students and staff is the top priority when making the decision to physically reopen school campuses for use by students, staff, and others. To further support students who may be at increased risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 or live in a household with someone who is at increased risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, the District created an Online Distance Learning Program. This new distance learning program will require considerable parent engagement. Questions? Please contact your school counselor and return completed attached application to your school counselor as well. UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT For all other courses, students will have the opportunity to select from Board approved APEX or Edgenuity courses. Edgenuity is a video based learning platform, whereas APEX is text based. Print packet options will not be provided. A teacher facilitator will monitor student progress in APEX or Edgenuity. Students in need shall be provided Chromebooks and hotspots. Students will have up to five different teachers (English, mathematics, science, social science, and an elective teacher). Athletics/Extra-Curricular Programs: Students remain enrolled at their school of residence participating in the Online Distance Learning Program. Students are eligible to participate in athletics or after school extracurricular activities affiliated with the school following school procedures and regulations. Enrollment deadline: December 17, 2020

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Page 1: Online Distance Learning Program · 2020. 12. 8. · 4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA 95667 APEX Elective Classes for the Online Distance Learning Program . Computer Applications

Curriculum:

Students receive teacher created content

using Google Classroom as the learning

management system for English,

Mathematics, Science and Social

Science courses. Teachers will utilize

Board adopted curriculum, supplemental resources, and online tools to

communicate with students including

video postings, live webinars, and video

conferences.

Students wanting AP English, AP History,

or AP Mathematics courses would do

so using the APEX or Edgenuity

platforms. Parents may want more

personalized instruction in AP programs,

but the District has limited resources.

Contact the Educational Services Office

regarding questions about AP offerings.

List of Teacher Led Courses: English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus

World History, US History, Economics,

Government

Earth and Space Science, Biology,

Physics

O N - C AM P U S CO U R S E

E N R O L L M E N T

The expanded distance

learning program is being

offered to provide families

with the opportunity to limit

social contacts to mitigate

viral transmission.

Therefore, students

selecting this program shall

not be enrolled in on

campus in-person courses.

AS SES SME NT S :

Teachers are assessing

students via the Learning

Management System,

Google Classroom.

Electives are assessed in

either APEX or Edgenuity.

GRADING:

Students shall be assigned

letter grades.

Online Distance Learning Program

The health and safety of students and staff is the top priority when making the decision to physically reopen school campuses for use by students, staff, and others. To further support students who may be at increased risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 or live in a household with someone who is at increased risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, the District created an Online Distance Learning Program. This new distance learning program will require considerable parent engagement.

Questions? Please contact your school counselor and return completed attached

application to your school counselor as well.

UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

For all other courses, students will have the opportunity to select from Board approved APEX or Edgenuity courses. Edgenuity is a video based learning platform, whereas APEX is text based. Print packet options will not be provided. A teacher facilitator will monitor student progress in APEX or Edgenuity.

Students in need shall be provided Chromebooks and hotspots. Students will have up to five different teachers (English, mathematics, science, social science, and an elective teacher).

Athletics/Extra-Curricular Programs:

Students remain enrolled at their school of residence participating in the Online Distance Learning Program. Students are eligible to participate in athletics or after school extracurricular activities affiliated with the school following school procedures and regulations.

Enrollment deadline: December 17, 2020

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STUDENT FULL NAME:

GRADE FOR 2020/2021 (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th):

NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN COMPLETING FORM:

PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE NUMBER:

PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL ADDRESS:

English Courses

Health (APEX)ICT Foundations (APEX) Life Fitness 1 (APEX) Life Fitness 2 (APEX)

4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA 95667

Online Distance Learning Course Request Application STUDENT INFORMATION

STUDENT SCHOOL OF RECORD:

English 1 * English 2 * English 3 * AP Language and Composition (APEX) AP Language and Composition (Edgenuity)

Math Courses

Algebra 1 * Geometry * Algebra 2 * Precalculus *

Social Science Courses

World History *AP World History (Edgenuity) US History *AP US History (APEX)AP US History (Edgenuity) Economics *AP Macroeconomics (APEX) AP Microeconomics (APEX)

English 4 *AP Literature and Composition (APEX) AP Literature and Composition (Edgenuity)

Science Courses

Earth/Space Science *Biology *Physics *Environmental Science (Edgenuity) AP Environmental Science (Edgenuity)

Other Courses AP Calculus AB (APEX) AP Statistics (APEX) AP Calculus AB (Edgenuity)

COURSE SELECTIONS (Select a maximum of 6 year-long courses) An "*" indicates a synchronous course, meaning this is a scheduled class time during the school day. Apex and Edgenuity courses areasynchronous Independent Study based- students work on them on their own time. Due to the 4X4 schedule, Union Mine students must take first semester courses asynchonously.

Government *AP US Government (Edgenuity)

SEE BACK FOR ELECTIVES

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4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA 95667

APEX Elective Classes for the Online Distance Learning Program

Computer Applications (S)Principles of Information Technology (S) Spanish 1 (Y) Spanish 2 (Y)Spanish 3 (Y)French 1 (Y)French 2 (Y)

Writing Skills and Strategies (S) Media Literacy (S) Geog.and Wrld Cultures (S) Ethnic Studies (S)Sociology (S)Psychology (S)Art Appreciation (S)Music Appreciation (Y)College and Career Prep 1 (S) College and Career Prep 2 (S)

Spanish 1 (Y) Spanish 2 (Y) Spanish 3 (Y)French 1 (Y) French 2 (Y) German 1 (Y) German 2 (Y)

Psychology (Y)Sociology (S)World History,Geography and Cultures (Y) Financial Analysis (Y)Visual Arts (Y)

Link to Edgenuity course descriptions: CLICK HERE

Edgenuity Advanced Placement Classes for the Online Distance Learning Program

AP Psychology (Y) AP French Language and Culture (Y)

Link to APEX course descriptions: CLICK HERE

Edgenuity Elective Classes for the Online Distance Learning Program

AP Spanish Language (Y)

All courses listed on this page are Independent Study based- there is no direct instruction. Apex is a text based platform and Edgenuity is a video based platform.

APEX Advanced Placement Classes for the Online Distance Learning Program