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    Table of Contents

    RegularEducationCourses(Classroom)

    DesignFundamentalsAR0100.................................................................................

    DriversEducationDE1402(Traditionalclassroom)...................................

    VirtualEducationCourses(Online)

    VirtualEducationCourseInformation:...................................................................

    AmericanGovernmentSS1208O....... ............. ............ ............. ............ ............. ...

    AreaStudies:TheMiddleEastSS1234O............ ............. ............ ............. ........

    BusinessEssentialsBC0234O...................................................................................

    ComputerApplicationsBC0270O............ ............. ............ ............. ............. ..........

    DriversEducationDE1402A............. ............. ............ ............. ............ ............. .....

    EmergingTechnologiesBC0456O..........................................................................Health&WellnessHE0098O.....................................................................................

    PersonalFinanceBC0204O............ ............ ............. ............ ............. ............. ..........

    PhysicalEducation-PE1000O............ ............. ............ ............. ............ ............. .....

    U.S.History:UnderstandingtheContemporary..................................................

    UnitedStatesSince1865SS1230O........................................................................

    CreditRecoveryCourses(Online)

    CR-AmericanGovernment:

    Semester1-SS1208AorSemester2SS1209A................................................

    CRBiology:Semester1SC1100AorSemester2SC1101A..................

    CR-EnglishLanguageArts9:

    Semester1EL0300AorSemester2EL0301A............ ............ ............. ........

    CREnglishLanguageArts10:

    Semester1EL0304AorSemester2EL0305A............ ............ ............. ........

    CREnglishLanguageArts11:

    Semester1EL0308AorSemester2EL0309A............ ............ ............. ........CRContemporaryCommunications:

    Semester1CA0324AorSemester2CA0325A............. ............ ............. .....

    CRAlgebraI:Semester1MA0806AorSemester2MA0807A..........

    CRGeometry:Semester1MA0810AorSemester2MA0811A.........

    CRHistoryoftheWesternWorld:

    Semester1SS1200AorSemester2SS1201A............. ............ ............. ........

    CR-U.S.History:

    UnderstandingtheContemporaryUnitedStatesSince1865

    Semester1SS1230AorSemester2SS1231A............. ............ ............. ........

    FAQ.......................................................................................................................................

    StepsforSummerSchoolEnrollment

    ParentVueFeePayment

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    Regular Education Courses (Classroom)esign Fundamentals AR0100

    erequisite: Noneates: June 3, 2013 through June 25, 2013

    cation: Blue Valley Northoom: 429onday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

    e: $250.00

    verview: Design Fundamentals serves as a general introduction to all aspects

    the visual arts, giving students exposure to a variety of studio disciplines,

    eory of aesthetics, art history and art criticism. The fee for this course is50.00.

    tendance: Students enrolled in credit courses must maintain regularendance. Students who know they will miss more than two days of class formps, vacations, etc. should not enroll.

    rollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synergy.structions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4082.

    Drivers Education DE1402 (Traditional classroom)

    Prerequisite: Kansas Instructional PermitAge Requirements: 15 by August 31, 2013

    Dates: June 3, 2013 through June 18, 2013Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: TBDMonday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. Noon

    Fee: $275.00

    Overview: Dates and times noted above are for classroom instruction. Drtime is scheduled in one-hour blocks on an individual basis and is separate

    classroom instruction. Students may receive up to six hours of driving timdepending on their demonstrated driving skills. Each student will receive minimum of four hours of driving time. Driving will be completed by July

    2013.

    Students must obtain a Kansas Instructional Permit through the KansasDepartment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) prior to the first class. The DMV ccontacted at:

    913-432-2266 913-829-25016507 Johnson Drive -OR- 1839 South RidgeviewMission, Kansas Olathe, Kansas

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    ivers Education consists of classroom instructions and driving instruction.

    udents must successfully complete both portions of the course. Dailyendance is mandatory. It is important for students to maintain regularendance in order to meet course competencies. Please note that any morning

    full-day summer camps scheduled during June present possible conflicts fore summer session of Drivers Education. Please consider your ability tommit to the full class schedule before registering for the class. The fee for this

    urse is $275.00

    the event that a student requires additional driving or classroom instructionme to pass the course, an additional fee of $100.00 will be charged to cover this

    struction. The instruction will take place during the next available session ofvers education. Please contact the Drivers Education Coordinator at 913-9-4082 if your student needs a special accommodation to complete this course.

    rollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synergy.structions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4082.

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    Virtual Education Courses (Online)irtual Education Course Information:l online courses are available through Blackboard. Students may access the

    tual courses from any location with Internet access.

    ectronic communication with the instructor and classmates is a key component

    online courses. Students will participate in online discussions andmmunicate with the instructor through Blackboard and the Blue Valley student

    mail system.

    ost resources (i.e., textbooks, and handouts) are provided in an electronicrmat are available in Blackboard. If a student requires an actual textbook, theyn check out the book from Blue Valley North. *Textbooks are limited in

    ailability; students are strongly encouraged to utilize the web-based materials.

    nline students are required to complete assignments in a variety of formats.

    e student will be required to complete all online assignments within themmer school session (June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013).

    e virtual courses are designed to allow students to work at their own pace.ch course contains suggested pacing guidelines to help keep students on trackr completion.

    ach virtual student is required to attend one orientation session. During theentation session, students will receive instructions, materials and other

    evant information.

    ach student is required to attend a proctored final exam. The final exam

    tes, times and locations will be announced during the course orientation.

    o refunds will be given to students who drop the course AFTER June 7,

    13.

    American Government SS1208O

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aproctored final exam.

    Dates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: N/A course is offered virtually

    Grades: 12Credit: 1/2Fee: $250.00

    Overview: Students study citizenship and the working of our system of

    government. Emphasis is placed on rights, responsibilities and privileges ocitizenship, the development of the U.S. Constitution, the operation of thegovernment, contemporary politics and current affairs. This course fulfills

    graduation requirement. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using SynergInstructions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    Area Studies: The Middle East SS1234O

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete a

    proctored final exam.Dates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013Location: Blue Valley North

    Room: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 9, 10, 11, 12Credit: 1/2

    Fee: $250.00

    Overview: Students are engaged in a fresh, interactive look at the world ouof the European sphere. Emphasis is placed on the development of the unihistories and cultures of the Middle East. Students learn about current glob

    geographical issues that emerge from this region and the importance of theMiddle East in global economics and politics. Students demonstrate furthedevelopment of necessary learning skills in the social sciences. The fee f

    course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using SynergInstructions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    usiness Essentials BC0234O

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aoctored final exam.

    ates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtually

    ades: 9, 10edit: 1/2e: $250.00

    verview: This course gives a broad background and contemporary view of

    siness topics and careers. The student explores business economic conceptsd the interrelationship of finance, accounting, management, and marketing.e fee for this course is $250.00.

    rollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synergy.structions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    omputer Applications BC0270O

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete a

    octored final exam.ates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtuallyades: 9, 10, 11, 12

    edit: - this course fulfills of the computer technology graduation

    quiremente: $250.00

    verview: This course offers students a thorough knowledge of wordocessing, spreadsheet, email, web integration, database and presentat ions and is

    commended for the student with proficient keyboarding skills using the touchethod. Students use the above applications to produce personal and businessated communications. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    rollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synergy.

    structions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    Drivers Education DE1402A

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aproctored final exam.

    Prerequisite: Kansas Instructional PermitAge Requirements: 15 by August 31, 2013Dates: June 4, 2013 through June 18, 2013

    Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 9, 10, 11, 12

    Credit: Pass or FailFee: $275.00

    Overview: The classroom phase of the course will be taken in an online foThe course involves lectures, discussions, and tests over basic principles of

    control, turns, parking, the drivers physical and psychological factors in drKansas driving laws and natural laws affecting driving emergency proceduStudents must obtain an instructional permit prior to the first day of the cou

    Students will be required to log driving time with a licensed Drivers Educinstructor. Students must pass all online assignments and assessments with80% or better in order to pass the course. The fee for this course is $275.0

    This course concludes on June 18, 2013. Driving must be completed by Ju2013.

    Enrollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synerg

    Instructions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    merging Technologies BC0456O

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aoctored final exam.

    ates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtually

    ades: 9, 10, 11, 12edit: - this course fulfills of the computer technology graduationquirement

    e: $250.00

    verview: This project-based course will focus on the use of emergingchnologies as tools for learning. This is a dynamic course with content that isdated frequently to reflect new technologies that students will be expected to

    e within the full range of classes taken during their high school program ofudy. Therefore, this class is recommended for 9

    thand 10

    thgraders. Students

    ll employ college readiness skills and technology literacies and apply these

    ill sets in assignments for other courses. Students will also be introduced to theols, processes, and self-management skills required for online courses. Thee for this course is $250.00.

    rollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synergy.

    structions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    ealth & Wellness HE0098O

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete a

    octored final exam.

    ates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtuallyades: 9, 10, 11, 12edit: (meets graduation requirement)

    e: $250.00

    verview: This course is designed to meet the general informational anducational needs of students in the areas of health issues and wellness. Studentsll gain practical information to support healthy, life-long decision-making.

    bject matter includes nutrition, prevention and control of disease, injuryevention and safety, personal health and wellness, mental and emotional health,bstance abuse, abuse and misuse, family life and sexuality, consumer and

    mmunity health. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synerg

    Instructions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    Personal Finance BC0204O

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete a

    proctored final exam.Dates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013Location: Blue Valley North

    Room: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 9, 10, 11, 12Credit:

    Fee: $250.00

    Overview: This course is designed to cover the important skills in personafinance that every person should have before leaving high school. Coursecontent includes basic business decisions such as getting and keeping a job

    employee pay and benefits, checking accounts, banking services, income tainvesting, insurance, credit, consumer protection, consumer decision-makinan introduction to economics. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using SynergInstructions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    hysical Education - PE1000O

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aoctored final exam.

    ates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtually

    ades: 9, 10, 11, 12edit: - this course meets the graduation requiremente: $250.00

    verview: This course is directed toward developing and improving physical

    ness knowledge and ability, knowledge of rules and interest in physicaltivities with individual and small group sports. Students will be required tomplete both online assignments as well as logging fitness hours using a heart

    e monitor. During the summer semester, students will be required to completed document 10 hours per week of physical exercise. Organized sports ortivities will not be counted towards the exercise requirements. Students will be

    rsonally required to meet with the instructor four times per semester at pre-ranged times to completed the downloads. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    Only semester 1 content is offered during the summer term. Students will be

    quired to complete content from both (semester 1 and 2) to receive the full (1)

    edit for the course.

    rollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using Synergy.structions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    U.S. History: Understanding the Contemporary

    United States Since 1865 SS1230O

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aproctored final exam.Dates: June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 11

    Credit: - this course meets of the graduation requirementFee: $250.00

    Overview: Students will begin this course studying the foundational themeour nations creation, i.e., creation of government, federalism, rule of law,

    The emphasis of this beginning unit will be how these foundational themesdefined the nation in 1865. This prerequisite knowledge is a necessity tounderstanding the contemporary United States and will be used as a buildin

    block from which to study all future events. The fee for this course is $250

    *Only semester 1 content is offered during the summer term. Students will

    required to complete content from both (semester 1 and 2) to receive the fu

    credit for the course.

    Enrollment: Parents can complete the enrollment process by using SynergInstructions for completing the enrollment process are included on PAGE

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    Credit Recovery Courses (Online)

    edit recovery students are required to attend a weekly meeting with theirstructor. The dates and times of these meetings will be distributed duringentation.

    redit recovery courses are available ONLY to students who have

    eviously failed a course. Students should enroll in the corresponding

    urse in which they previously failed (semester 1 = fall, semester 2 =

    ring). Student transcripts will reflect both courses (traditional course and

    e credit recovery course).

    udents who need to complete 2 or more credit recovery courses are

    rongly encouraged to enroll and pay for one course at a time. *Studentsho complete the first credit recovery course early (before August 2, 2013)

    n enroll, pay and complete a second credit recovery course. All credit

    covery coursework must be completed by August 2, 2013.

    R - American Government:

    emester 1 - SS1208A or Semester 2 SS1209A

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will meeteekly with the instructor.

    ates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtuallyades: 12

    edit: - this course fulfills the graduation requirement

    e: $250.00verview: Students study citizenship and the working of our system of

    vernment. Emphasis is placed on rights, responsibilities and privileges ofizenship, the development of the U.S. Constitution, the operation of thevernment, contemporary politics and current affairs. This course fulfills the

    aduation requirement. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    rollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studentsho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollmentocess by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment process are

    cluded on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    CR Biology:

    Semester 1 SC1100A or Semester 2 SC1101A

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will mweekly with the instructor.Dates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 9, 10

    Credit: 1 this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one unit ofBiological ScienceFee: $250.00 per semester

    Overview: Biology is the study of all living things and how they interact w

    their environment. This introductory course is designed for students who dgeneral overview of biology including the survey of plants, animals, human

    beings, ecology and genetics. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studwho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollm

    process by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment procincluded on PAGE 12.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    Summerschoolclasseswillbe

    locatedat:

    BlueValleyNorthHigh

    School12200Lamar

    OverlandPark,KS

    Seeyouthere!

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    R English Language Arts 9:

    emester 1 EL0300A or Semester 2 EL0301A

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will meeteekly with the instructor.ates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    cation: Blue Valley Northoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyades: 9

    edit: 1e: $250.00 per semester

    verview: English Language Arts 9 is a skill-based course, focusing on themesidentity and the individuals journey as a hero. The curriculum contains a

    lance of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing skills. Formprehension and pleasure, students read novels, plays, short stories, poetry andn-fiction. Students write narratives, poetry and exposition. The class includes

    e study of literary terms, vocabulary and conventions, as well as the applicationresearch skills. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    rollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studentsho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollmentocess by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment process are

    cluded on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    R English Language Arts 10:

    emester 1 EL0304A or Semester 2 EL0305A

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will meeteekly with the instructor.

    ates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtually

    ades: 10edit: 1e: $250.00 per semester

    verview: English Language Arts 10 is a skill-based course, focusing on the

    ditional elements of story and the connection of self with others. To enhancemprehension and pleasure in the sophomore year, students read challengingvels, plays, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. Students analyze literature

    and poetry through expository, persuasive, and narrative writing technique

    class includes application of literary terms in literature and the refinement ovocabulary, research skills and accuracy in conventions. The fee for this cis $250.00.

    Enrollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studwho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollm

    process by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment procincluded on PAGE 12.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    CR English Language Arts 11:

    Semester 1 EL0308A or Semester 2 EL0309APrerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will m

    weekly with the instructor.Dates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013Location: Blue Valley North

    Room: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 11, 12Credit: 1Fee: $250.00 per semester

    Overview: English Language Arts 11 explores the ongoing struggle betweneeds of the individual and of an ever-changing society in American. Studinterpret and analyze works by various American authors. Through reader

    response, essays, technical writing and a research project, students begin tofurther develop personal styles of writing. Students will also continue to fon critical thinking within the contexts of reading, writing, listening, speak

    and viewing. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studwho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollm

    process by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment procincluded on PAGE 12.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    R Contemporary Communications:

    emester 1 CA0324A or Semester 2 CA0325A

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will meeteekly with the instructor.ates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    cation: Blue Valley Northoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyades: 12

    edit: 1e: $250.00 per semester

    verview: Contemporary Communications is a year-long course that will focuscollegiate-level and corporate-level communication skills through a

    chnologically-innovative, fast-paced, advance course of study. Students willvelop abilities in technical reading and writing, oral presentation, desktopblishing, researching and reading contemporary and classical fiction and

    nfiction. The fee for this course is $250.00.

    rollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studentsho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollmentocess by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment process arecluded on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    R Algebra I:

    emester 1 MA0806A or Semester 2 MA0807A

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will meet

    eekly with the instructor.ates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013cation: Blue Valley North

    oom: N/A course is offered virtually

    ades: 9, 10edit: 1e: $250.00 per semester

    verview: Students will master algebraic skills essential for the study of higherathematics. This course is designed to bring together past experiences ingebraic concepts and extend these experiences through the real number system.e course stresses understanding of the structure of different number systemsd learning to appreciate the need for precision of language. The fee for thisurse is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studwho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollm

    process by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment proc

    included on PAGE 12.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    CR Geometry:

    Semester 1 MA0810A or Semester 2 MA0811A

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will mweekly with the instructor.

    Dates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: N/A course is offered virtually

    Grades: 9, 10, 11Credit: 1

    Fee: $250.00 per semester

    Overview: Students are provided the opportunity to extend knowledge inalgebraic concepts through the study of geometric relationships. Studentscommunicate mathematical ideas and geometric arguments by a variety of including 2-column proofs, flowcharts, paragraphs and indirect arguments.

    information about geometric relationships and the variety of communicatiostrategies and logic skills should prove extremely valuable in future coursemathematics as well as other fields of knowledge. Topics include

    transformations, congruence, linear and quadratic equations, right triangulatrigonometry, the basic ideas of coordinate geometry, direct and indirect pr

    and applications of formulas, ratio and proportion, statistics and probability

    fee for this course is $250.00.

    Enrollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studwho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollm

    process by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment proc

    included on PAGE 12.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    R History of the Western World:

    emester 1 SS1200A or Semester 2 SS1201A

    erequisite: Students must attend one orientation session. Students will meeteekly with the instructor.ates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    cation: Blue Valley Northoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyades: 10

    edit: 1e: $250.00 per semester

    verview: Students study modern western civilizations, primarily European,ting from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on the use of

    portant concepts from political science, economics, geography and sociology.udents demonstrate knowledge of the development of the modern westernorld and apply their knowledge to understand current world affairs. The fee for

    s course is $250.00.

    rollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by students

    ho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollment

    ocess by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment process arecluded on PAGE 12.

    r additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

    CR - U.S. History:

    Understanding the Contemporary United States Since 1865

    Semester 1 SS1230A or Semester 2 SS1231A

    Prerequisite: Students must attend one orientation session and complete aproctored final exam.Dates: June 10, 2013 through August 2, 2013

    Location: Blue Valley NorthRoom: N/A course is offered virtuallyGrades: 11Credit: - this course meets of the graduation requirement

    Fee: $250.00 per semester

    Overview: Students will begin this course studying the foundational theme

    our nations creation, i.e., creation of government, federalism, rule of law, The emphasis of this beginning unit will be how these foundational themesdefined the nation in 1865. This prerequisite knowledge is a necessity tounderstanding the contemporary United States and will be used as a buildin

    block from which to study all future events. The fee for this course is $250

    *Only semester 1 content is offered during the summer term. Students will

    required to complete content from both (semester 1 and 2) to receive the fu

    credit for the course.

    Enrollment: Credit recovery courses are limited to enrollment by studwho have previously failed the course. Parents can complete the enrollm

    process by using Synergy. Instructions for completing the enrollment procincluded on PAGE 12.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    FAQ

    : What dates are the virtual orientations?

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 A completed schedule is posted on the Virtual

    ducation website http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/virtualed

    : What if I am unable to attend on the dates of the virtual

    ientation?

    Students are required to attend one orientation session. If the studentunable to attend any of the scheduled sessions, they will need to contactobert Asquith at 913-239-4344 to schedule an appointment. *Students

    ll not receive access to the online course until the orientation has beenmpleted.

    : What if I am unable to attend on the date of the virtual final

    ams?

    Students who are unable to complete the proctored final exam duringe scheduled session will need to contact Robert Asquith at 913-239-4344schedule an appointment.

    : I didnt receive a virtual orientation packet in the mail. Where

    n I obtain a copy of the materials?

    Complete copies of the summer school packets may be obtained frome summer school website. http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/virtualed

    : What are the fees for the virtual classes?

    The fees for virtual classes including credit recovery courses are50.00 per course per semester. The fee for drivers education is75.00.

    : When are the fees due for the virtual classes?

    The Fee Payment System will open on Monday, April 8th and all feesust be paid by Wednesday, May 1st. Fees will be paid online using BVrents Online/ParentVue.

    Q: What is the last date to drop the course and still receive a ref

    A: Students who drop a virtual course prior to Monday, June 10, 20eligible for a refund. Students who drop after June 10, 2013 will notreceive a refund. Summer Academy is financially supported throughstudent tuition.

    Q: I am on free/reduced lunch. Do I need to pay the summer sc

    fees?

    A: Free or reduced status applies to the elementary Step Up programFees for virtual or credit recovery courses are not adjusted for free/re

    status.

    Q: How many students are in the design fundamentals class?

    A: Each design fundamentals class has a limit of 25 students per cla

    Q: The classes are full can my student be added to the wait list?

    A: The Summer Academy courses do have wait lists. The wait listcriteria are based on content, facility, equipment and teacher availabFor additional information about the wait lists, contact 913-239-4221

    Q: Is transportation provided?

    A: The district does not provide transportation for the summer sessi

    Q: How many traditional classes can my student miss?A: Students enrolled in the summer academy are strongly encourageattend all instructional sessions. Any student who will miss more thdays of class for camps, vacations, etc. should not enroll. *Studentsenrolled in credit recovery courses are required to meet with theirinstructor each week throughout the summer term.

    Q: Will my student need any supplies?

    A: Students enrolled in design fundamentals course are not requiredpurchase supplies for this course.

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    : What are the requirements to enroll in a virtual education course?

    Students must have access to a computer with Internet access.udents are required to have the full version of Microsoft Office (Word,

    owerPoint, Excel and Access) if they are enrolled in the Computerpplications course. Students enrolled in other virtual courses must haveword processing program available to them. For a specific list ofchnology requirements visit http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/virtualed.

    : How much time should I plan for my virtual coursework?

    Each virtual class requires approximately 8-10 hours per week.udents are required to complete assignments, readings, quizzes andline discussion forums.

    : Can my family take a vacation during summer school?

    Although virtual courses have a flexible schedule, students arequired to complete coursework within a specific timeframe. It is highlycommended that students who will miss more than one week ofstruction not enroll in a summer course due to the compacted semester.

    The summer semester is less than 8 weeks and students are required tomplete the same curriculum as a typical semester.

    Virtual Education Course Information:All online courses are available through Blackboard. Students may accessvirtual courses from any location with Internet access.

    Electronic communication with the instructor and classmates is a key comp

    to online courses. Students will participate in online discussions andcommunicate with the instructor through Blackboard and the Blue Valley semail system.

    Most resources (i.e., textbooks, and handouts) are provided in an electronicformat are available in Blackboard. If a student requires an actual textbookcan check out the book from Blue Valley North. *Textbooks are limited in

    availability; students are strongly encouraged to utilize the web-based mate

    Online students are required to complete assignments in a variety of format

    The student will be required to complete all online assignments within thesummer school session (June 4, 2013 through August 2, 2013).

    The virtual courses are designed to allow students to work at their own pacEach course contains suggested pacing guidelines to help keep students on for completion.

    Each virtual student is required to attend one orientation session. Durorientation session, students will receive instructions, materials and other

    relevant information.

    Each student is required to attend a proctored final exam. The final e

    dates, times and locations will be announced during the course orienta

    No refunds will be given to students who drop the course AFTER June

    2013.

    For additional information about the course call 913-239-4221.

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    StudentCourseRequest

    Education Services 2/1/2013

    1. Please navigate to https://bvpo.bluevalleyk12.orgto begin entering your course request.2. Enter your district username and password to access your account (ParentVue/StudentVue).

    3. Select Course Request from the HOME screen.

    4. To begin selecting your course offerings, please select Click here to change course requests

    5. You are now ready to start searching for course options. Enter the Course Title and click Search Courses

    The Home Screen is wher

    you can see current

    events from your school;

    access the School

    Calendar, Course HistoryCourse Request, Grades,

    etc.

    You may also search by

    Department or Course

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    StudentCourseRequest

    Education Services 2/1/2013

    6. A list of courses containing the course title will appear. You are now ready to make your selection. Aftermaking your selections, please select Click here to move selected request to Selected Course Requests

    *This example shows the student requesting Emerging Technologies as a course and Entrepreneurship as an alternate.

    7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have entered your desired summer course request.***Do not use the Back button in your browser, please use the buttons within the program.

    8. You should now be back on the Selected Course Request screen and see your course selections, pleaseverify that you have selected the summer courses you wish to take during the summer term.

    9. You are now ready to select Lock Course Request which will lock in your choices.

    10.You should now see the message that your Course requests are locked in.

    11.Select Close in the upper-right corner.Thank you for participating in the Online Course Request process.

    Fee Payment System will open on

    Monday, April 8, 2013.

    Now that you have completed the summer enrollment process, please wait until Monday, April 8th before proceeding to the fee

    payment section of ParentVue to finalize your child's enrollment in the Blue Valley Summer Academy. (Fees do not generate unti

    the summer schedule is simulated in our student information system.) Payment must be received by Wednesday, May 1st. Any

    course that is canceled because of low enrollment and/or staffing will trigger an automatic refund of your payment.

    To see the course description, just

    click on the triangle to the left of the

    course title.

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    ParentVue-Meal&FeePayments

    Education Services 2/10/2012

    1. Select I am a parent and log in using your username and password.

    2. Select which student (if you have more than one) you would like to view. Then select the Fee tab.

    3. Select Pay Fees

    4. A list of fees will open. Select Add beside the fee you wish to pay, then click checkout.

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    P

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    ParentVue-Meal&FeePayments

    Education Services 2/10/2012

    5. Select payment type: echeck or credit card from the drop down on the right side.

    6. Paying by echeck. Fill in all the required fields and then select Submit Payment.

    7. Paying by credit card: Fill in all the required fields and Submit to Card Issuer.

    8. A receipt will display after your transaction has processed.

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    A receipt will display but it may

    take up to 30 seconds for it to

    load. Please do not press any

    buttons while it is loading.