12. To evaluate student progress. The result is that parents, students and consulting teachers form a team to optimize student learning.
13. Between the years of 1999 and 2003, The National Center for Education Statistics, graphed the estimated number of homeschooled students and grade equivalent for the ages 5 through 17. It shows that 95 percent of homeschooled students are at or above grade level.
14. The bar graph from the National Center for Education Statistics, shows the percentage of homeschooled students, ages 5 through 17 with a grade equivalent of kindergarten through 12th grade, whose parents reported various reasons for homeschooling in 2003. 1 These include safety, drugs, or negative peer pressure.2 Parents home school their children for many reasons that are often unique to their family situation."Other reasons" parents gave for homeschooling in the PFI-NHES:2003 include: It was the child's choice; to allow parents more control over what child was learning; and flexibility.
28. Attend an Independent Study Information Meeting
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30. Placement 3. Upon acceptance into the Independent Study Program, the parent is contacted by the Independent Study Director to schedule an orientation date to meet their teacher. 4. At this meeting, parents will receive an Oxford Preparatory Academy School Handbook, an Independent Study Program Handbook, Independent Study Agreement, and State Standards for your child’s grade level.
31. Special Education Students: To engage in Independent Study a student with special needs that has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may do so only to the extent his or her IEP specifies Independent Study as the instructional method. Consistent with our school policy, at this time, OPA can not accommodate students whose special education placement is Special Day Class (SDC).
32. Courses of Study All subjects specified in the California Standards Test Blueprints are offered to participants in this program. Coursework is entirely aligned to state standards of educational excellence. Assignments are equal in quality and scope to curriculum provided for students enrolled in traditional classroom settings in OPA.
33. In addition, students may participate in instructional classes at OPA which may include:
42. Oxford Preparatory Academy Charter School Grade K-8 Independent Study Program – Instructional Workshops Monday, September 13, 2010 Sample Schedule
43. Oxford Preparatory Academy Charter School Grade K-8 Independent Study Program – Instructional Workshops Monday, September 13, 2010 Sample Schedule
44. Sample Instructional Workshop Classes California State Standards, California Standards Test Blueprints and Grade Level Weight: Language Arts Reading Comprehension (Expository Text), Writing Strategies, Literature, Phonics, Spelling, Word Analysis, Vocabulary, Written Conventions
45. Mathematics Number Sense, Problem Solving, Basic Facts, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Algebra and Functions, Graphing, Quadratics and Polynomials, Logic
55. As a supplementary support, parents will be required to participate in educational workshops and in-service training opportunities, which will include:
80. A student/parent fails to satisfactorily complete the conditions set forth in the IS Agreement which include:
81. Failure to meet consistently with the teacher in independent study.
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83. Independent Study FAQ’s If I voluntarily sign my child up for the IS Program, do I forfeit my rank on the placement or waiting list? The IS Program is a part of Oxford Preparatory Academy Charter School. Therefore, your child will be a student enrolled in OPA while maintaining their rank order on the placement or waiting list. How often do you meet with the assigned teacher? The parent and student attend one group and one individual meeting a month with their assigned IS teacher. Parents and students may also call or email their IS teacher whenever needed, as well as schedule additional time to meet.
84. Independent Study FAQ’s For the following year, will my student be automatically given a position in a regular classroom? If there is an available position in your child’s grade level, the IS student will have first priority over the waiting list student for the next year. Do I have to purchase a uniform for my child? Yes. If your child attends any function on OPA’s campus or represents OPA at an event, then your child will have to follow the school dress code and wear a uniform.
85. Independent Study FAQ’s Why is it important for the IS Director to review my application? The IS Director will recommend the best appropriate placement for your child. Whether it be Level 1, Level 2, or in a traditional class. It has to be a “fit” for all participants. What other supplies do I need to support my child? A supply list will also be given for your child’s grade level at parent orientation. What are the chances that my child will be placed in the traditional class this year? There are no guarantees, however, if a position in your child’s grade level opens up, IS Students have priority over the waiting list students. The available spot will be offered in order of your child’s current position on the placement or waiting list for that specific grade level.
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87. If your child is currently enrolled in OPA and is on the placement or waiting lists, please complete an Independent Study Application for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Independent Study Program at Oxford Preparatory Academy (OPA) is an alternative education program. It is designed to assist parents who prefer to educate their children at home and facilitate their children’s continuing education. Also, it allows families to be involved in a high performing, innovative educational program.
Based on California Standards Blueprints and Highest weighted standards per grade level to attain individualized student academic success
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