What is blendedschools.net?
blendedschools.net (bsn) is a Not-for-Profit
organization that provides school districts
with a complete package of curriculum,
technology, and professional development.
How do blendedschools.net and
my school district work together?
Your school district is a member of
blendedschools.net and this membership
provides the online classes and technology
tools the district needs. blendedschools.net
also provides training for teachers in your
district so that they are able to teach online
effectively.
Will my child still be a student of
this district?
Yes, your child will still be a student of
your current district and will be able to
participate in district events, athletics and
programs.
Visit www.blendedschools.net for
more information.
Thinking about online learning
for your child?
Consider the online opportunities your own school district offers
in coordination with blendedschools.net.
Online classes are Flexible. Students can access classes 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week and can review lessons as many times as
needed.
Online students often have more Individual interaction with their
teachers.
Highly qualified teachers from your school district will teach
your child. Your child’s education won’t be outsourced to
teachers who do not know your district and community.
You and your child have a strong line of constant communication
with the teacher. Teachers can provide immediate feedback,
encouragement and support through class activities, emails, and
other tools built into the classes.
Your child’s teacher, and district leaders will actively support
your child through the online experience. In addition,
blendedschools.net provides an online Help Desk, which you or
your student can contact with questions along the way.
Mark Gensimore VP Business and Professional Development mgensimore@blendedschools.net 814-­‐932-­‐5075 (m) Jed Friedrichsen Chief Executive Officer jfriedrichsen@blendedschools.net 573-­‐999-­‐5425 (m) Contact Eileen Sparduti - esparduti@troyareasd.org - 30 Taylor Street, Troy PA 16947 - Phone: 570-297-1620
blendedschools.net is an Equal Rights & Opportunity not-for-profit educational corporation What courses
are available from
blendedschools.net Technology
blendedschools.net? (Course list subject to change)
Thematic Kindergarten, Thematic First Grade Blackboard Student Orientation Language Arts Grades 2-­‐10, American Literature, World Literature, Journalism, Poetry, HS Communications, Creative Writing, English Language Learners 1, Advanced English Literature, AP English Language, Grammar & Composition Math Grades 2-­‐6, Math Essentials, Geometry, Pre-­‐Algebra A, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Functions Statistics and Trigonometry, Pre-­‐Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, Consumer Math Science Grades 2-­‐8, Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, Advanced Chemistry Social Studies Grades 2-­‐8, US History, World History, Sociology, Psychology, US History 2, Civics and Government, Micro Economics, AP World History, AP US Government & Politics Art History, Studio Art, Digital Media, Music Appreciation, Flash Animation Accounting 1, Personal Finance, Business Law, Computer Applications Career Explorations, Freshman Transition, Senior Studies, Blackboard Portfolio Health Grade 2-­‐4, 6, Health Grade 9, High School Physical Education, Middle School Physical Education French 1, French 2, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP
Spanish, German 1, Italian 1
PSSA Recovery Modules: Reading 3, 5, 8, 11, Math 5, 8, 11,
Science 8.
Preview our curriculum by visiting
http://www.blendedschools.net/curriculum.php
Mark Gensimore VP Business and Professional Development mgensimore@blendedschools.net 814-­‐932-­‐5075 (m) blendedschools.net provides an all-inclusive
technology package based upon the Blackboard
Learn© platform. and additional tools.
Users are also provided with additional software
tools that they may install on their own computers
to enhance their learning experiences.
Learning Management System
Blackboard Learn
Classroom & Communication Tools
Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing
Blackboard IM
Suite of Voice Tools
Additional Tools for Teachers
Wikis, Journals, Blogs, Portfolios, Podcasting,
Adaptive Release Instruction
StudyMate Interactive Activity Builder
Waypoint Rubric Builder
SafeAssign Plagiarism Tool
Blackboard Scholar
Pulse Student Tracking System
Respondus Test Builder
How can I support my online learner?
Connect with your child’s teacher. Introduce yourself through an email message and provide contact information so the teacher can communicate with you throughout your child’s online experience. Establish a routine. Your child will experience more success in online classes when he participates daily and makes a time commitment to do so. Log in with a Parent Account. Your district can
provide you with a Parent Account so that you can log
in and check your student(s) work, grades, and
upcoming assignments.
Jed Friedrichsen Chief Executive Officer jfriedrichsen@blendedschools.net 573-­‐999-­‐5425 (m) Contact Eileen Sparduti - esparduti@troyareasd.org - 30 Taylor Street, Troy PA 16947 - Phone: 570-297-1620
blendedschools.net is an Equal Rights & Opportunity not-for-profit educational corporation