This document provides information about Small Group Instruction (SGI) distance education classes offered through the Victorville Distance Education Center. SGI classes have 15-20 students, allowing for personalized instruction in core subjects like math, English, science, and social studies. They create an interactive online environment where students can learn from instructors and peers. SGI classes follow a schedule to ensure course completion and provide support systems like tutoring and counseling. The document outlines expectations for students, including completing all assignments at a passing level, not plagiarizing, attending weekly sessions, and following virtual meeting etiquette guidelines. It provides the class schedule and contact information for SGI teachers.

1. Small Group Distance
Education Orientation

2. What is SGI Distance Education?
• A small group instruction (SGI) distance education
class is a course set in a remote classroom
environment such as Google Classroom or Canvas.
• SGI classes generally contain 15-20 students, which
allows for more personalized instruction.
• SGI classes revolve around core class subjects
(courses that are required for graduation) such as
mathematics, English language arts, science, and
social science.

3. Why should I take an SGI
Distance Education class?
• SGI classes create a more interactive online
environment. In a remote class setting, you
are able to meet new people and form new
bonds that you can’t when you do your
courses independently. You also get to
participate in fun activities such as debates,
science labs, Kahoots,
video projects,
and so on.

4. Why should I take an SGI
Distance Education class?
SGI classes provide guided instruction. The
core subjects are often difficult to complete
on your own. In a remote class, you’ll be able
to learn directly from an instructor and from
your peers, and
you’ll follow a schedule
that will ensure that
you complete the
course by the end
of the semester.

5. Extra Support Systems
• SGI instructor appointment office hours
• Google ChromeBook lending program
• Communication lines are open (email, Remind, phone, Google
Meet, Zoom)
• Center website (www.victorville4.ofyschools.org)
• Math Tutors
– To be announced
• English Learner Specialist--Claudia Sanchez
• Special Education Team
– Kris Olson, Deena Boyer, and Gaby Miranda
• School counselor
– Shelly Lucero
• School psychologist
– Catherine Saldana

6. Rules and Expectations for the SGI
Distance Education Classes

7. Rules and Expectations
To earn credit for the class you
must complete ALL assigned
work and assessments with
passing scores of 70% or better.
Just as in real life, your work is a
reflection of who you are and
what you’re about, so always give
it your best effort. You WILL be
asked to fix or redo assignments
that are not up to standard, so
save yourself some grief and do it
right the first time!

8. Rules and Expectations
There is zero tolerance for
cheating, inappropriate images,
foul language, cyber bullying,
etc.
Plagiarism (copying someone
else’s work – from a friend or
family member or website – and
claiming it as your own) is a big
“NO”! Do your own work.

9. Rules and Expectations
Participation in weekly online class sessions
is required!
• You will only have to meet once a week (for
each subject) during your assigned day and
time. Make sure your computer has a
working camera and microphone.
– Please don’t schedule appointments
during your class hours!
• SGI teachers will use this block of time to
explain difficult concepts, teach new
material, review for a test, or complete lab
assignments, among other activities.

10. Rules and Expectations
• Be present and on time for our weekly
online class sessions! Since we meet only once
a week per subject, we will start promptly at our
scheduled class time. Every time you miss a class
session or enter late, you put yourself in danger of
falling behind. Three or more absences may result
in being removed (dropped) from the class.
• Contact your SGI teacher (call the center, send an
email, send a text through REMIND, etc.) if there is
an emergency and you cannot make it to the class
session. No matter what the reason was for missing
class, you are responsible for getting
caught up on your make-up work.

11. Rules and Expectations
Be mindful of the time when you are
contacting your teacher or tutor for help.
• Send emails and REMIND messages between 8:00 am
and 4:00 pm, if you expect help that same day or the
next school day. You MUST use your OFY email for
SGI classes!
• Don’t text your teacher or tutor before 7am or after
4pm, or on weekends.

12. Rules and Expectations
Be prepared to learn!
• YOU should set up a schedule and follow it so you
finish assignments on time and avoid getting stressed
out about late work. Click on this link for ideas:
Daily Schedules for Remote Students
• YOU should make it a habit to sign into your classes
daily and complete any upcoming work in a timely
manner. Expect to work a total of at least 6 hours a day
on all your schoolwork combined.
• YOU need to ask for help when you are stuck. There
are also MANY educational online sites that can help
you understand your work better. Use them!

13. Virtual Meeting Etiquette Rules
1. Dress appropriately--dress as if you were
going to school. It will put you in the right
mindset to focus and be productive.
2. Be aware of your surroundings--sit down at
a desk or table for your class sessions and make
sure there is nothing
inappropriate on display
behind or beside you.

14. Virtual Meeting Etiquette Rules
3. Mute your microphone when you’re not
talking--background noises can be very distracting
to other people in the session.
4. No food allowed--get a snack before the
meeting! No one wants to watch you eat, and
you can’t focus on the presentation if
you’re focused on your food.

15. Virtual Meeting Etiquette Rules
5. Stay seated and stay present
Don’t be texting your friends on your phone
during the meeting--you might miss
something important!
Watch your body language: sit up straight,
don’t fidget too much or get up out of your
seat and walk around. You need to focus your
attention on the speaker!
6. No foul or inappropriate language--use
formal language when communicating in class.

16. ● All SGI classes begin on
Monday, August 23, 2021
● SGI teachers will have your units and
class materials ready to pick up from
Wednesday, August, 18 through Monday,
August 23. Please be sure to arrange to
pick these up so you are ready for your
first virtual class.
Class Schedules

17. What will my school week look like?
EVERY MONDAY: Math, science, and English
SGI teachers will post a video they have made
for you to watch. It might include a weekly
overview, lessons for the week, instructions for
an assignment, and so on. It is a mandatory
assignment to watch the video.
ONE DAY A WEEK: You will meet during your
class time with your SGI teacher through Zoom.
This is a mandatory requirement.
REST OF THE WEEK: Work on your independent
study courses AND on your SGI courses. Set and
follow a schedule to stay on track!

18. Need Supplies?
If you need any type of supplies to help you
succeed in your classes, please let us know!
What’s Available?
ChromeBooks
Paper Notebooks
Paper
Pens
Pencils...and more. JUST ASK!

19. SGI Contact Info
Center Number:
(760) 241–8300
Center Coordinators: Megan Gillespie
and Rebecca Olsen
SGI Teacher Emails:
➢English:
--Martin Votruba (mvotruba@ofy.org)
Math:
--Hannah Portis (hannahportis@ofy.org)
➢US Government:
-- -- ()
➢Science:
-- -- ()

20. 2021-2022 SGI Virtual Class Schedule
Mondays— Tuesdays-- Hannah Wednesdays-- Thursdays--Martin
8am-9:50am
Independent Study
8:30am-10:30am
Integrated Math 3A
8am-9:50am
--
8:30am-10:30am
English 10A
10am - 11:50 am
US Government
10:30am - 12:30pm
Integrated Math 2A
10am - 11:50 am
--
10:30am - 12:30pm
English 11A
12pm - 1pm
LUNCH--Closed
12:30pm - 1pm
LUNCH--Closed
12pm - 1pm
LUNCH--Closed
12:30pm – 1pm
LUNCH--Closed
1pm - 2pm
Mustang Hour
1pm - 2pm
Mustang Hour
1pm - 2pm
Mustang Hour
1pm - 2pm
Mustang Hour
2pm - 3:50pm
Independent Study
2pm - 4pm
Integrated Math 1A
2pm - 3:50pm
--
2pm - 4pm
English 12A
Individual appointments are available on some days
during Mustang Hour. E-mail your SGI teacher for details.

21. Class Remind.com Codes
Text to 81010 NOW!
US Government (Mon, 10-12pm) - @
Integrated Math 1A (Tues, 8-10am) - @
Integrated Math 2A (Tues, 10-12pm) - @
Integrated Math 3A (Tues, 2-4pm) - @
English 10A (Thurs, 8-10am) - @af2f23h
English 11A (Thurs, 10-12pm) - @c967da
English 12A (Thurs, 2-4pm) - @84a4366

22. What Learning Platforms Will You Be Using?

23. English 10A
Class code
msgiaqi
FALL 2021
English 11A
Class code
yg5xvg4
English 12A
Class code
pmq74na
ENGLISH

24. INTEGRATED MATH 1, 2, & 3
You will receive an email with a
link to your class and instructions
on how to log in!

25. Any questions?