2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School

ICT Literacy Maps or
ICT Maps
Independent Study (IS)
INSITE
JCS Online
Learning Center (LC)
Learning Log
Learning Period (LP)
Master Agreement (MA)
Murrieta Meeting and
Resource Center
(MMRC)
Paperwork Packets
(Envelopes)
Parent-Teacher
ICT Literacy Maps illustrate the intersection between Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects
including English, mathematics, science and social studies (civics/government,
geography, economics, history). The maps enable educators to
gain concrete examples of how ICT Literacy can be integrated into core
subjects, while making the teaching and learning of core subjects more
relevant to the demands of the 21st century.
Independent Study is a JCS program option where less of the teaching
responsibilities are placed on the parent and more of the decisionmaking
is handled by a credentialed teacher. Each independent study
student is assigned an educational facilitator who meets with the parent
and student either once per week for a minimum of one hour or once
every two weeks for a minimum of two hours.
INSITE is an alternative high school program housed at the MMRC and
SDLC. Students work closely with a highly qualified teacher on a more
frequent basis (two to four days a week) than traditional home study
students and courses are taken in an alternative structure. CP, NCP and
Basic courses are offered through the program.
The learning management system used by the home study, high school
department.
Learning Centers typically offer one-day-a-week classes for K-8 students.
These classes can either be a comprehensive core class, where all
assignments and evaluations come from the learning center teacher, or
supplemental core classes where only a portion of a subject is covered.
Core classes include outside assignments. In addition, enrichment
classes are also offered as electives.
The Learning Log is kept by the parent/student and reflects attendance,
main subject studied for each day, and what concepts were studied. The
Learning Log is also the place to document STAR Testing, sixth grade
camp, field trips, and final exams.
A learning period is approximately 20 days with learning period dates set
by the administration. LP dates are attendance periods.
This is the semester-long critical legal contract between JCS, the student,
the Educational Facilitator/Advisor and the parent that documents the
course of study, curriculum, and the time, manner and frequency of the
monthly meetings. This document is updated and signed every semester,
and is also updated and resubmitted any time a significant change is
made.
The (Murrieta) Meeting and Resource Center is a large, modular
workspace that can accommodate large group meetings, family
meetings, or other group activities. In addition, the site houses the
resource center, a library, computer lab, the High School Hub,
conference rooms, special education, and administrative spaces.
Collected four times throughout the year. Each packet includes the
assignments and samples for two to three learning periods.
The Parent-Teacher nomenclature reflects the fact that the parent is the
primary teacher; used primarily in the K-8 program.
Appendix
162 Julian Charter School Focus on Learning 2009-2010