A+nyWhere Learning System

What is A+?

·         It is a content and grade specific standards-based curriculum.

·         It is a multi-purpose software program which may be used for standards-based instruction, assessment, remediation, acceleration, credit recovery, GED prep, ACT prep, Gateway intervention, or diagnostic and prescriptive instruction.

How will A+ be used at AHS?

·         It will be used for both Credit Recovery and Content Retrieval during regular school hours.

·         It will be used for Gateway intervention and ACT prep.

·         It will be used for individualized AND whole class instruction.

Where will A+ be used?

·         It will be used in the A+ Lab.

·         It may be used ANYWHERE in the building on any computer with an Internet connection.

·         It may be used by any teacher or any individual student.  (Teachers and students must be enrolled in order to receive a user name and a password.)

Who will use A+?

·         Credit Recovery:  Students will be identified by guidance counselors and assigned to Study Hall/Independent Study in the A+ Lab.  It will be a regularly scheduled class.  All requirements must be met in order to receive credit. 

·         Content Retrieval:  Teachers will identify students who have missed concepts taught in class, who have weaknesses in particular skill areas, or that require supplemental instruction.  Prior arrangements will be made with the A+ Lab facilitator.

·         New Learning/Supplemental Instruction:  Teachers will request time in the A+ Lab for whole class instruction, drill and practice, intervention, etc.  Prior arrangements will be made with the A+ Lab facilitator.