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Montgomery County Public Schools Department of Enriched and Innovative Curriculum
Student Manual
Online Pathway to Graduation
Before you begin
Students enrolled in the Online Pathway to Graduation program must be able to work online effectively. Before you begin be sure that you can:
•Attend required proctored exams and access support at the Center for Technology Innovation, 4 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, Maryland.
•Have technology to connect to the internet daily
•Have a dedicated time to work on your courses. The workload for an online class is the same or more than a traditional face-to-face classroom.
•Maintain an active email account
Tips for SuccessCreate a weekly schedule for your time spent working online.
Each section in an online class will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Print the study guide(s) for your class.
Take notes while reading and viewing course materials.
Save your password and username in a safe place. If you have a cell phone, we recommend you save it in your contacts section.
If you have questions, contact your teacher by email or visit the support center on a day when your teacher is available.
Where are we?
Driving DirectionsThe Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) is on the corner of Choke Cherry Road and Shady Grove Road—just west of Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and just east of I-270. It is directly across Shady Grove Road from the Home Depot store (the traffic light that goes into the Home Depot parking lot is Choke Cherry Road). CTI is in a brown brick building with a sign "Access Intelligence" on the building.
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MCPS Center for Technology Innovation4 Choke Cherry Road, Suite 120, Rockville,
Maryland
Public Transportation
Center Hours
Center is closed if: Computer lab is open if:
Schools have early dismissal or are closed.
Afternoon/evening activities in MCPS buildings are cancelled.
Schools have a delayed opening.
Check the Apex announcement board for updates.
Monday thru Thursday5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Support Center Teacher Schedule
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
English English English English
Math Math Math Math
Social Studies
Science Science Social Studies
Spanish Spanish
No cell phone or Internet access other than Apex Learning System is permitted in the CTI classrooms or computer labs. Cell phones should be placed inside book bags.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the computer labs.
Students who need to use a phone, eat or drink, should go to the lobby.
Communication Email is the primary communication tool. You will need to check your email account weekly for updates from the program.
The notices are also posted to the Announcement board in the Apex Learning System.
Welcome New Students!
Update Profile
1. Click on your name in the upper right hand corner 2. From the drop down menu choose My Profile.
The first time you login to the Apex Learning System, you should update your personal information including your email address and your phone number.
If your either your email or phone number change be sure to update your profile information and notify Mrs. Bronson
Welcome New Students!
Practice TestsPractices tests are graded assignments.
Most classes have one practice test in every unit, some have two.
Finish the unit practice test for each unit before coming to the center to take a Unit test.
If you need help with the a practice test , come to the center when your subject teacher is present.
If you are taking an English class your teacher will give you instructions for using turnitin.com to hand in your practice test.
TestingAll unit tests must be taken in person at CTI. Students should expect a paper and pencil and online test for each unit in each course. The number of unit tests varies from course to course; plan on at least five written and five online unit tests per class.
All the unit’s work, including practice assignments, must be completed before taking the unit tests.
Tests may be taken any evening, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm even if your teacher is not present.
You must begin each test before 6:30 pm.
A student may take quizzes on his or her own.
Notes and other study guides ARE allowed during quizzes.
If you earn below 60 % on a quiz, review the section and your notes before your next attempt.
If you fail a quiz a second time, come to CTI for individualized tutoring.
Progress ReportsYou can checkyour progress at any time through the Apex Learning website.
1 Click on Actions.
2 Select View Progress Report to see your scores
Click on the word ViewThis brings up a list of all assignments and tests and the points you have earned so far.
The scores report updates your grade as you progress through the course. All students start with 0%. The passing score for a class is 60%.
Contact Us When contacting teachers include in your email:
Subject Line: Your full name•The course title (ex, Algebra 1A)•The unit & assignment you are working on (ex, 1.1.2)
MathMrs. Spriggs [email protected]. Gibson [email protected]
EnglishMs. Runyon [email protected]. Weinstein [email protected]
ScienceMr. Durbin [email protected]
Social StudiesMs. Gardner [email protected]
SpanishMs. Hawkins [email protected]
General Questions :Patty Bronson, Coordinator, [email protected]
Michelle Lipson, Supervisor, Student Online [email protected]
Technical IssuesApex Learning [email protected] free: 1-800-453-1454
Montgomery County Public Schools Department of Enriched and Innovative Curriculum
Online Pathway to Graduation