Expanded
Learning
FAIRLAWN LOCAL SCHOOLS: 2014-2015
What is Expanded Learning?
Traditional classroom instruction
+
Technology-based classes
Benefits of Expanded Learning

Expanded curriculum = student choice

Individual pacing

Scheduling flexibility = more options

Special interest classes = college/career/personal exploration

AP Courses for college prep

Gifted classes

Credit recovery
Who Can Take Expanded
Learning Classes?
 Grades
6-12 (PLATO)
 Gifted may begin earlier
What Are the Classes Like?

Offered by PLATO

Will be accredited as a regular Fairlawn class

Will meet eligibility requirements

Students assigned to a PLATO course, will be assigned
a period in the Blended Learning Lab

Mr. Knouff will be assigned as the blended learning
teacher

Blended learning period is flexible with schedule
How Do I Sign Up?

Application from the office

Mark the classes you want

Parent Signature
How Many Classes Can I Take?
 Up
to two at a time
 May
sign up for more as you
complete them
English Electives

World Lit

American Lit

British Lit

Gothic Lit

Advanced English

Reading and Writing

Structures of Writing
Math Electives
 Consumer
Math
 Advanced
Calculus
Science Electives

Earth and Space

Great Minds in Science

Health

Integrated Physics and Chemistry

Life Science

Science Curriculum

Veterinary Science
Social Studies Electives

African American Studies

Middle School World History

Native American Studies

Social Issues

Social Problems

Geography

Civics
World Studies Electives

World Geography

World History

World History Before 1815

World History Since 1815

World History Since 1500

World view Social Studies
Electives Continued

Academic Success

Anthropology

Criminology

Archeology

Digital Photography
Electives

Law & Order

Real World Parenting

Music Appreciation

World Religions

Art History and Appreciation
Electives

Philosophy

International Business

Forensic Science

Beyond High School
What AP Courses Are Offered?
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
Languages
Advanced
English Lit &
Comp AP
Advanced
Calculus AP
Advanced
Biology AP
Advanced US
History AP
Spanish
Advanced
Chemistry AP
French
Languages
Spanish
German
French
Latin
Chinese
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AP
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AP
Fairlawn—Using 21st Century
technology to bring students
educational opportunities