From Volusia County Schools on 03.35.2020
VCS (Middle and High School) Students and Families:
Now that we have a plan in place for core instruction, we would like to provide guidance on our non-core classes. As you are adjusting to learning at home, you will have options for your non-core courses.
Beginning on Monday, March 30, you will begin core instruction and will also complete an Instructional Continuity Log (ICL) for each of your non-core classes. The ICL offers a few examples of continued learning in those content areas. Unless your teacher has communicated a different plan for learning, you will use this log through April 10. Please record at least one hour per week for each of your non-core classes (150 minutes per week for PE).
Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers will communicate a different plan of instruction by April 3 for the week of April 6 – 10.
Advanced Programs (AICE, IB, AP) teachers will also communicate a different plan of instruction by April 3 for the week of April 6-10.
The ICL and its instructions are accessible through the student’s V-Portal. Students, please look for the icon below. A printed copy will be available at your school site if needed. Please send the completed document to your teacher by Friday, April 3, and again on Friday, April 10, unless alternative plans were communicated to you by your teacher.
If you need additional information regarding AICE/IB/AP/CTE/JROTC, please keep reading.
Advanced Programs (AICE/AP/IB)
Information regarding AICE/AP/IB exams in the Spring is rapidly changing. Check with your school’s AICE/AP/IB coordinator for the latest details.
IB Specific Info as of 3/24/2020
The May 2020 examinations as scheduled between 30 April and 22 May for Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme candidates will no longer be held.
Depending on what they registered for, the student will be awarded a Diploma or a Course Certificate which reflects their standard of work. This is based on student’s coursework and the established assessment expertise, rigor and quality control already built into the programmes.
Student coursework, which may include Internal Assessments (IAs), will be used to determine a student’s examination score.
More info from IBO will be forthcoming to schools.
AICE Specific Info as of 3/24/2020
All May/June 2020 examination series have been cancelled.
Per the Cambridge website: “We will be working with schools to assess students’ achievements using the best available evidence. Students will receive a grade and a certificate from Cambridge International, given the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their programmes of study.”
Student coursework and related evidence will be used to determine a student’s examination score.
More info from Cambridge AICE will be forthcoming to schools.
AP Specific Info as of 3/24/2020
All May 2020 face-to-face examinations have been restructured.
For the 2019-20 exam administration only, students take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home educator-led development committees are currently selecting the exam questions that will be administered.
More information from AP/College Board will be forthcoming to schools.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) is working to find a solution to On-the-Job-Training courses and Internships. Students should use the Instructional Continuity Log until further information is provided.
As of 3/24/20, Industry Certification exams are NOT cancelled. We are waiting on guidance from FLDOE on specific guidelines.
JROTC
Army JROTC has core curriculum online for students. Your instructor will communicate directly with you.
Air Force JROTC has core curriculum online for students. Your instructor will communicate directly with you.
No drills, color guard, etc. will be conducted in either branch. All other group activities/trips have been cancelled.
Please reach out to the contacts below with any questions. Thank you.
Dr. Grace Kellermeier
Coordinator of World Languages and Special Programs
Email: gkkeller@volusia.k12.fl.us
Office: 386-734-7190 ext. 20569
Jose A. Rivera Navarro, Ed.S.
Coordinator of Advanced Programs and Graduation Assurance
Email: jarivera@volusia.k12.fl.us
Office: 386-734-7190 ext. 20518
Rachel P. Rutledge, Ed.S.
CTE Coordinator
Email: rprutled@volusia.k12.fl.us
Office: 386-734-7190 ext. 20649
