Overview



=Introduction to Online Summer Credit Recovery= The Online Credit Recovery Program will offer high-demand credit recovery courses during the regular school year and during the summer school session for students in all grades. Credit recovery courses are for students who have already taken the course, were not granted credit for the course, and need to make up the course to meet graduation requirements. The courses deliver a full year’s worth of instruction during a specified period of time which is scheduled based on when the program is offered—during the school year or during the summer school session. Due to the web-based nature of digital curricula, students must work on lessons and activities outside of school in addition to scheduled time in school in order to complete course work. Courses may be completed early based on how much time students are committed to working outside of class hours and successfully completing course requirements.

=Program Goals=
 * Provide 9th grade students an opportunity to be promoted to 10th grade
 * Increase graduation rate (Seniors)
 * Increase student retention/drop-out prevention
 * Provide alternative scheduling options
 * 70% completion rate for students participating in Credit Recovery

=Smaller Learning Communities Schools= Note: While there are five SLC schools, credit recovery programs may not be scheduled at all school sites during the same timeframe. Participating program locations will be announced and publicized by each program site.
 * Crossland High School – 6901 Temple Hills Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748
 * Duval High School -- 9880 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706
 * Oxon Hill High School –6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
 * Potomac High School – 5211 Boydell Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
 * Suitland High School -- 5200 Silver Hill Road, Forestville, MD 20747

=Summer School Credit Recovery Course List=


 * English 9 English 10
 * English 11
 * English 12
 * Algebra 1
 * World History
 * US History (summer 2012)

=Eligibility= In order to be eligible for credit recovery, the student must have previously taken and failed the entire course. In addition, the student must have completed all prerequisite courses necessary for the requested course. Students must also have access to a computer and Internet outside of class hours to complete assignments.Students may only enroll in one credit recovery course at a time.

=Student Selection= Students are selected to participate in the Online Credit Recovery Program based on: = = =Online Credit Recovery Program Instructional Schedule= The instructional schedule for the Online Credit Recovery Program will be established for each session. Students must attend all classes and are also required to work outside of class in order to complete the full course by the end of the program. Students should be prepared to commit 5 - 10 hours per week outside of class time (outside class time will vary based on the session schedule). Students may complete lessons, activities, and quizzes from any computer with internet access; however, all summative assessments must be proctored during class. (Graduating seniors must complete course by a date to be set in order to be eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies).
 * Review of student’s transcript by their Professional School Counselor for enrollment approval
 * Professional School Counselor or Principal recommendation to enroll in the online course
 * Completed Online Credit Recovery Program Registration Form with all required signatures
 * Completed Self-Evaluation for Potential Online Students
 * Signed Academic Integrity and Ethics Agreement (both student and parent signatures are required)
 * During the summer school session students from other county schools may participate in the online credit recovery program but must pay the fees charged by the Summer School Office. Priority will be given to students who attend an SLC school. Non-Resident students are NOT eligible for this program.
 * Students from the five SLC program, will be offered an opportunity to take one course at no charge.
 * During the summer school session, students from non-SLC schools may participate in the Online Credit Recovery Program but must pay the fees charged by the Summer School Office.

=Instruction= Students are placed in classes in the corresponding subject area. Credit Recovery staff will utilize diagnostic test results to identify individual student learning needs and provide appropriate remediation to assist students through difficult coursework, including small group and individual direct instruction. =Communication= =Due Dates= Teachers will cascade due dates so that the first scored assignment is due no later than the second day of the session and the requested end date for all assignments is one day before the end of the session. Extensions for individual activities or lessons may be granted at the discretion of the teacher but all course work must be completed by the last day of the course. =Computer Lab Materials=
 * Parents/guardians receive an automated weekly student progress email for their student.
 * Staff will conduct weekly course progress meetings and review with each student.
 * Printer and copier paper
 * Headphones or ear buds
 * Textbooks, calculators, English novels, etc.
 * Personal Ear Buds (optional)
 * Three-Ring Binder
 * Filler Paper
 * Pack of 8-tab Dividers
 * Pens/Pencils
 * Flash Drive (at least 2 GB)
 * All students will maintain an off-line student portfolio that includes all student work, including, completed assignments, written work—notes and study guides; and all communications and feedback from the teacher and/or on-site mentor.
 * The Activity Scores Report will be the first page of the student portfolio, listing each graded assignment and the corresponding due date.
 * Staff will review student portfolios and student progress towards course completion each week.
 * Students must sign the Acceptable Use Contract upon first login to Apex.
 * If a student is found cheating on an assignment, the assignment will be scored as a zero.
 * Further cheating may result in additional consequences, including dismissal from the course with a failing grade.
 * Proctoring has been applied to all assessments. With proctoring enabled, students are permitted to work on lessons and activities, while being restricted from viewing or taking quizzes or higher stakes assessments.
 * Teachers will carefully monitor student use of the Internet. Students will not be permitted to utilize WikiAnswers, Google, or any question-and-answer website to complete assignments.
 * Students and parents must complete and submit an Online Credit Recovery Registration Form, Grade Report Form, Self-Evaluation for Potential Online Student, and Academic Integrity and Ethics Agreement to their Professional School Counselor or to the SLC Program Manager. For the summer school session, students from non-SLC schools should submit a money order made payable to “Prince George’s County Public Schools” along with their registration packet.
 * Prince George’s County Public School students eligible to graduate at the end of summer school must present a Certificate of Graduation Form from their professional school counselor. Students are responsible for obtaining a completed Certificate of Graduation Form.

=How to Apply= Note: All of the above-referenced forms must be attached to the registration form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted and space cannot be held for students who do not present complete packets at the time of registration. =Grades=
 * During the school year, the credit recovery teacher will follow school policy to have the grade reflected on the students’ transcripts. The teacher will work with the Professional School Counselor and the Registrar.
 * During the summer school session, students will receive a print out of their grade and the grade will be reported to the Grade Manager who worked with the Summer School Office. In addition to a final grade, seniors who plan to graduate after the summer session must also have a completed Certificate of Graduation Form.