This document provides information about Ann Arbor Public Schools' online learning program called A2 Virtual+. It discusses the history and mission of online learning through the district. Key points covered include eligibility for online courses, the course selection and registration process, technology requirements, academic policies, and important dates. Contact information is provided for questions about the program.

1. Ann Arbor Public Schools
www.a2virtual.org
INFORMATION NIGHTS

2. A2 Virtual+
online classes
are they new?..........what’s new?
DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH THE HIGH
SCHOOL 20 HR REQUIREMENT? - NO

3. The State of Michigan
established an avenue to
online learning for
students in 1998 through
Michigan Virtual
University.

4. OCTOBER 2013
STATE OF MICHIGAN EXPANDED WHAT
IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS SECTION 21F
ONLINE CLASSES do not CHANGE
WHERE THE DECISION LIES FOR A
STUDENT TO TAKE A CLASS IS REVISED

5. Flexible, Accessible, rigorous
any time, any Place
THE MISSION OF
A2 VIRTUAL+
IS TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS IN
GRADES 5-12 THE OPPORTUNITY
TO TAKE INNOVATIVE, FLEXIBLE,
NON-TRADITIONAL CLASSES AS
PART OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL
EDUCATION PLAN ON THE PATH TO
GRADUATION.
MEETING STUDENTS NEEDS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS

6. Students in grades 5-12 can
take up to two online classes
each term. Seat-time waivers
can be applied for students
wishing to take more than
two courses.
Choice lies
with the
family

7. Can the district deny?
State of Michigan allows denial for:
- Gained same credit previously
- Course doesn’t generate academic
credit
- Inconsistent with graduation
requirements
- Pre-requisite wasn’t attained or
student already has failed the course
online
- Course doesn’t have sufficient rigor

8. Who can take online
courses?
Anyone and Everyone
in grades 5-12

9. Why take an
online
class?
- to accommodate a learning
preference
- solve a scheduling conflict
- recover credit
- if a student will be out of the
building for an extended period of
time

10. How do I
know if
online
learning is
right for my
child?
SEE ONLINE READINESS RUBRIC AT A2VITUAL.ORG

11. Technology
Skills
Strong to excellent
computer skills. Can use a
word processor, web
browser, Moodle, email,
and other technology
applications, or is capable
of learning quickly.

12. Work and
Study Habits
-Independent worker
-Rarely needs reminders
-Rarely needs assistance
with schoolwork
-Success with previous
online or independent
coursework
-Good with time
management

13. Technology
Connectivity
-Student has consistent
access to computer and
internet with moderate to
high speed

14. Interest/Motivat
ion
-Student has an interest in
course material, motivated
by using a computer.
-Positive and realistic view
of taking an online course

15. Reading/Writing
Skills
-Student should be reading
at or above reading level.
-Student should be able to
communicate effectively in
writing.

16. Elementary (5th) Acceleration
-Evidence of multiple years of
differentiation
-Student performs in top 10% of
class/grade
-NWEA score of advanced standing
-MEAP scores in top 5% of students
-current/prior teacher
recommendation
-other evidence presented by parents
WILL FOLLOW AAPS BOE AND DISTRICT POLICY
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
START WITH BUILDING PRINCIPAL

17. IMPORTANT DATES- ALL COURSES
DROP AND ADD TIME FRAME
COURSE “DISAPPEARS”
WITHDRAWAL
COURSE GOES ON TRANSCRIPT, “W” INSTEAD OF GRADE
AFTER THE WITHDRAW DATE
STUDENT EARNS A GRADE, COURSE APPEARS ON TRANSCRIPT

18. Courses are not experimental. Once a student is in the
course and it is past the withdraw date, student is
enrolled for the semester. They earn the grade.
COURSES ARE NOT SHRINK
WRAPPED!!
NOT DOING ANYTHING IN A COURSE IS
NOT AN EXCUSE.

19. Repeating a course for
improved grade
AAPS POLICY STATES THAT THE MOST RECENT CLASS
TAKEN IS THE GRADE THAT IS USED IN THE GPA.
(NOT THE BEST) BE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO
WHAT IT TAKES TO GET A BETTER GRADE BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY COURSE, WHETHER IN SCHOOL OR
ONLINE.

20. Proctoring vs. Testing
PROCTORING: Each aaps student who takes an online
course must have two (2) Exams or written responses proctored.
Usual practice is a unit test and final.
TESTING: Testing can occur multiple times during a course;
two tests must be proctored. students may be required to take
the AAPS common assessment, required by aaps for all students
in the course. If the course has a common assessment it must
be proctored in addition to the required two proctored exams.

21. plagiarism...copying...short-
cuts...having someone else do
your work...
UNETHICAL ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR WILL RESULT IN AN “E”
FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT WHERE THIS IS A PROBLEM.

22. Some of the different curriculums:
Edgenuity: video based content, accommodates
different learning styles - can be useful for recovery courses and
those who find text-based curriculum difficult.
AAPS Teacher/Mentor, same person.
AAPS: Text based content, student should be self-Motivated,
independent learner. AAPS Teacher/Mentor, same person.
MVS:(Michigan Virtual School) Text based content, student
should be self-Motivated, independent learner. AAPS Mentor, teacher
can be any where in state.
SAMPLE LESSONS CAN BE FOUND UNDER RESOURCES ON A2VIRTUAL.ORG

23. Course review:
ALL ONLINE COURSES ARE REVIEWED BY A
COMMITTEE USING A 52 POINT RUBRIC.
AAPS CONDUCTS AN ADDITIONAL REVIEW.
CURRICULUM LEADERS AND TEACHERS ARE
REVIEWING APPS CONTENT FOR ALIGNMENT WITH
ANN ARBOR STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS.

24. Important to understand:
Online courses are not easier; and
sometimes they are more time
consuming than many think.
Important to understand:Online courses are
FLEXIBLE
Online courses are AVAILABLE
Online courses meet INDIVIDUAL WANTS/NEEDS

25. DO YOU HAVE A STUDENT WITH
AN IEP OR 504 PLAN?
MAKE SURE THAT THE BOX INDICATING THIS IS
CHECKED ON REGISTRATION FORM. TEACHERS WILL BE
PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE IEP OR 504 SO THAT
ALL ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE MET.

26. ATHLETES AND
THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
MANY OF THE ONLINE CLASSES HAVE
BEEN NCAA APPROVED.
HOWEVER, PLEASE CHECK WITH US
BEFORE YOU REGISTER TO ENSURE THAT
THE COURSE YOU HAVE CHOSEN IS
APPROVED.

27. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS EACH YEAR
registration
a2virtual.org
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER IF YOU CAN
PRE-REGISTRATION WILL HELP YOU IF YOU ARE HOPING FOR A
SPECIFIC HOURS FOR THE SCHEDULE DURING THE DAY. IT
WILL ALSO HELP WITH KEEPING CLASS LOADS IN SCHOOL
EQUAL AND ARRANGING STAFFING FOR STUDENTS IN A TIMELY
FASHION. THANK YOU!

28. Summer: Registration
NOW THROUGH JUNE 23
WWW.A2VIRTUAL.ORG
COST ASSOCIATED

29. Online courses: only 2 proctored exams
(Wed/Fri)
Blended courses: need to be available on four
- five specific days and times. Can only miss
one day to receive a grade in course. Days and
times are posted on the A2Virtual website.
SUMMER COURSES ATTENDANCE:

30. FALL PRE-REGISTRATION
MAY 27-JUNE 11, PAPERWORK DUE JUNE 13
FALL REGISTRATION
AUGUST 18-SEPTEMBER 12

31. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
CINDY LEAMAN, PRINCIPAL
leamanc@aaps.k12.mi.us
ANTHONY LAUER, COORDINATOR
Lauera@aaps.k12.mi.us
GENERAL EMAILS:
a2virtual@a2schools.org
OFFICE PHONE: 734-997-1208
a2virtual.org

32. COMPLETELY FILL OUT PAPERWORK
LOCATED ON OUR WEBSITE
FIND THE COURSE YOU ARE SEEKING
Located on our website
RETURN TO A2VIRTUAL+ OFFICE BY EMAIL, MAIL, OR DROP-OFF
WEBSITE: A2VIRTUAL.ORG