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Expanded
Learning
FAIRLAWN LOCAL SCHOOLS: 2014-2015
What is Expanded Learning?
Traditional classroom instruction
+
Technology-based classes
Benefits of Expanded Learning
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Expanded curriculum = student choice
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Individual pacing
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Scheduling flexibility = more options
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Special interest classes = college/career/personal exploration
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AP Courses for college prep
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Gifted classes
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Credit recovery
Who Can Take Expanded
Learning Classes?
 Grades
6-12 (PLATO)
 Gifted may begin earlier
What Are the Classes Like?
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Offered by PLATO
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Will be accredited as a regular Fairlawn class
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Will meet eligibility requirements
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Students assigned to a PLATO course, will be assigned
a period in the Blended Learning Lab
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Mr. Knouff will be assigned as the blended learning
teacher
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Blended learning period is flexible with schedule
How Do I Sign Up?
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Application from the office
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Mark the classes you want
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Parent Signature
How Many Classes Can I Take?
 Up
to two at a time
 May
sign up for more as you
complete them
English Electives
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World Lit
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American Lit
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British Lit
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Gothic Lit
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Advanced English
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Reading and Writing
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Structures of Writing
Math Electives
 Consumer
Math
 Advanced
Calculus
Science Electives
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Earth and Space
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Great Minds in Science
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Health
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Integrated Physics and Chemistry
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Life Science
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Science Curriculum
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Veterinary Science
Social Studies Electives
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African American Studies
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Middle School World History
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Native American Studies
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Social Issues
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Social Problems
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Geography
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Civics
World Studies Electives
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World Geography
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World History
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World History Before 1815
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World History Since 1815
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World History Since 1500
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World view Social Studies
Electives Continued
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Academic Success
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Anthropology
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Criminology
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Archeology
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Digital Photography
Electives
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Law & Order
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Real World Parenting
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Music Appreciation
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World Religions
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Art History and Appreciation
Electives
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Philosophy
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International Business
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Forensic Science
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Beyond High School
What AP Courses Are Offered?
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
Languages
Advanced
English Lit &
Comp AP
Advanced
Calculus AP
Advanced
Biology AP
Advanced US
History AP
Spanish
Advanced
Chemistry AP
French
Languages
Spanish
German
French
Latin
Chinese
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Fairlawn—Using 21st Century
technology to bring students
educational opportunities