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Vessey Academy is now offering
coursework online. This program was developed to serve students who
struggle to make it to school all day or every day due to personal
circumstances.
Only
students with extenuating circumstances making it difficult for them to
attend school daily will be accepted into the V.O.L.E. program. This will
be determined either through the Early Intervention team and/or approval
by the school’s director. Prior to V.O.L.E. approval, the
student must register as a Vessey Leadership Academy student.
This program is not available to supplement regular all day attendance or
to earn "extra credit"
Program & Student Approval
Attendance at Vessey Academy:
Based on Minnesota Online Learning Rules, you will be required to come to
Vessey Academy once a week to review progress with our V.O.L.E.
coordinator. Available times will be posted on the “V.O.L.E.” page of our
website. V.O.L.E. students may only be at Vessey Academy during approved
times or with an appointment with a staff person.
Course Load/Academic Progress: Full-time V.O.L.E. students
will be registered for 3 classes. This means that you are scheduled for
blocked classes. The normal workload for blocked classes is about 90 to
100 minutes per day. All online classes are year-long classes and result
in earning 4 VLA credits. As a block scheduled students, you should
complete each class in half the school year (about 18 weeks).
Use of
Technology/Support:
Students enrolling in V.O.L.E. are expected to complete most of the work
outside VLA. To do so, you will need a computer with internet connection,
preferably a dedicated connection. You can work anywhere with computer
connection, including libraries, etc… You also have access to at least 2
hours of computer per week at Vessey Academy. For a schedule of times
available, visit the “V.O.L.E.” page on the school website. Any use or
attempt to use technology for inappropriate content while involved in the
V.O.L.E program may result in removal of the student or suspension of
computer use at Vessey Academy.
Getting started!
If you feel that you qualify, here's what you need to do:
- Enroll at Vessey Academy
- Request and complete the "V.O.L.E." application form
- If approved, you will meet with advisor and select on-line classes
- Find a computer connected to the internet and go to:
http://www.studyisland.com (or
click blow)
- Use your username & password to access coursework by signing in under
"Member Login"
- Get to work & receive credit!
- Check in weekly with your V.O.L.E. coordinator at Vessey
Computer and Advisor Times at Vessey Academy:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 1:00-3:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00-11:00am
These are drop-in times but please call Mr. Allaire to guarantee a
time (651)776-8776xt107
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