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vClass. Policies & Procedures for Success “Little by little, one travels far.” -JRR Tolkien. What is vClass?. vClass is the CMA’s way of hosting an online, live classroom. You can interact with your mentor and peers through discussion, research,collaboration and presentation.
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vClass Policies & Procedures for Success “Little by little, one travels far.” -JRR Tolkien
What is vClass? • vClass is the CMA’s way of hosting an online, live classroom. • You can interact with your mentor and peers through discussion, research,collaboration and presentation. • You can meet with your mentor for tutoring, or a parent conference.
vClass Demonstration • Want to see what vClass is like? • Click on the image to your right and you can pop in on the site and look around! Make sure you have your student password handy!
What are the requirements? • Students are required to attend all scheduled vClasses ( see makeup policy for missed classes), and complete .5 academic credit per month to be in compliance. • Students will earn .5 credits each year for successfully completing the vClass requirements.
Why does attendance matter? • vClass attendance is mandatory. • Without contact time between the student and mentor, CMA would lose accredidation and you would lose your school. • Students cannot graduate without it! Attendance
How do I make up a class? • You are required to attend each scheduled weekly meeting. If you miss a class you can: • Attend a course from the same week or • Review a transcript from the same week and submit a summary via email that tells me what you would have contributed, and one website that would have helped the class understand the topic.
Participation Defined • Participation in vClass is defined by: • Listening to your classmates and mentor,and replying after reflecting on your answer. • Evaluate other’s work and your own. • Utilizing listening and observation skills to gain understanding of the topic and presentations or projects.
Preparation Defined • Student comes to vClass prepared with outside work completed. Ready to participate within the guidelines of the topic provided for the week. • Prepared to make individual presentations.
Presence defined • Presence means you are at class, on time. • That you, as a student, take accountability for entering the classroom without being tardy and you are prepared to participate.
vClassroom Behavior • Students should treat their peers and their mentor like they would like to be treated. Respect each other! • AWNT (Absolutely Will Not Tolerate) • Put downs • Rudeness • Racial or cultural slurs • Negative attitude • AWNT will receive one warning and then will be removed from class. (See makeup policy)
Five Tips for Success • Check schedule for weekly topics. • Arrive 10-15 minutes early. • Make sure you are prepared to participate when you arrive. • Arrive with a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things. • Pay attention: listen, read, reflect and ask questions.