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Welcome to US History 10A
Flex Recovery US History 10A
Course Description
US History 10A is an abbreviated course designed to help students recover credit for a
class they have previously attempted and failed. Flex Recovery courses are self-paced- allowing students to work at their own speed. The Flex Recovery course model allows
the possibility for students to skip over pretested course content in which they
demonstrate mastery. There is no high-stakes final exam at the end of the Flex
Recovery Course. However, there are more frequent proctored exams given at the end
of each module (or unit). The Flex Recovery Model is not approved by the NCAA.
Student athletes should register for the NCAA approved full-length online courses.
From the discovery of the New World, to the Pilgrims, through the Revolution and the
War of 1812, this course charts early American history. Whether you like geography,
military history, or those quirky little hats with buckles, this course has something for
you!
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Contact Information
IDLA Meridian Office: 208.342.0207
IDLA Technical Support: 800.927.8158
Course Organization
The Flex Recovery program is organized into modules (units). Each course will have 1
to 4 modules with a pre-test, course work (including computer and teacher graded
assignments) and a proctored (supervised) exam at the end of most modules. Based
on how well a student does on a pre-test, some course work may not be required.
However, if this material is not passed again on the unit post test, exempted
assignments will then be required.
Expectations
Of you, the student:
At the beginning of each course, it is recommended that you work with your teacher to
create your own pacing guide based on when you begin the course. Following this
pacing guide will keep you on track for completing the course in the time you have
allotted and by the date you select. Whenever you have questions or difficulties, it is
important that you call or email your instructor right away. Your teacher is here to help!
You are required to talk to your teacher for some given assignments. Be proactive and
email or call to set up those longer conversations.
Some of the post-tests are proctored, it is your responsibility to set up a time with your
site coordinator (the person at your school) to take those assessments
From your teacher:
You will be hearing from your instructor OFTEN in this course. Your instructor will
contact you by phone during the first week of class, and by email, phone, instant
message, texts, or individualized feedback throughout the class. In addition, you will
hear from your instructor after each progress report if your grade is below 70%. You will
also be able to read comments on your assignments from your instructor in the grade
book.
Should you communicate with your instructor, you will receive a return call or email
within 24 hours. If this does not happen, please call your principal. If you still cannot get
in touch with anyone, please call the IDLA office (208.342.0207).
Your teacher is expected to grade assignments within 72 hours. If you have questions
on a submitted assignment after this time, please call your instructor.
Success Strategies
In an online classroom, you will have the freedom to work on the course at those times
that work best for you. Whether you are a morning person or a night owl, you can work
on the course at the time of day that best fits your schedule.
It is crucial though, that you maintain the discipline necessary to get the work done!
The pacing guide will become your new best friend to keep you on track for completing
the course. It will also help you find success in the online classroom. Keep the pacing
guide handy! All assignments and proctored exams must be completed PRIOR to the
last date of class!
The student Help Center will be available to you throughout the course. There you will
find regularly scheduled tutoring hours, during the day and evenings, where you can
jump in and get immediate help from instructors on assignments. Using this great
resource will certainly boost your level of success in your Flex course. Just remember,
you always have your online teacher to contact for help as well!
Study and complete ALL assignments…you cannot pass this course if any assignment
is not completed.
Policies
Enrollment Policy: A Flex Recovery course is an abbreviated course designed to help
students recover credit for a class they have previously attempted and failed.
Drop/Refund policy: Students may drop their course and receive a refund within the
first 14 days of class. After the drop deadline, grades will be reported for all students
remaining in the course regardless of completion.
Students that show inactivity in a course in the first 14 days of the course beginning will
be administratively dropped from that course. Inactivity will be determined by zero logins
by that student within the first 14 days of class. Upon execution of the administrative
drop, automatic communication and grade reporting will be discontinued. Course fees
will not be charged to the district for any student that has been administratively dropped
from a course.
Course Completion Policy: To successfully complete a Flex Recovery class, all
assignments and tests must be reasonably attempted and submitted. In addition,
students must score a 70% on all module post-tests. Once the final module test has
been submitted by the student: additional course work will not be accepted, the course
will be considered completed and a final grade will be issued. Students failing to
complete all coursework will receive a 10% for the course.
Late Work: Because you are working at your own pace on these courses, there are no
hard due dates and so, no such thing as late work. You can turn any assignment in at
any time as long as it’s before the end of the course.
Redo Policy: Some assignments can be redone for an improved grade. Please
contact your instructor for more information.
Proctored Exams: When you finish most modules, you will take a proctored
(supervised) exam (please see pacing guide for specific proctored exams). It is your
responsibility to schedule these exams with your proctor. A proctor could be the Site
Coordinator at your school, a counselor, or other adult identified by your school. Check
with your Site Coordinator to help you identify a proctor. The proctor will have the
password needed to open each exam, and will supervise you while you take the exam.
When you go to take an exam, if your proctor has any questions, encourage them to call
the IDLA office right away. If you have a technical issue during a test, please call
1.800.927.8158.
You must score a 70% or better on all post-tests. You will have two attempts on all
post-tests.
Grading Policy
Grading: You may expect teachers to grade all assignments within 72 hours unless
they have clearly indicated there will be a delay.
Grading Categories: Grades are distributed among the following categories for your
final grade:
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Assignments - 30%
Teacher Interview (Discussion Based Assessments) - 20%
Post-Tests - 20%
Projects - 25%
Uncategorized - 5%
Checking your Grades: There is a grade book in your course that you will be able to
access at any time to find out your current grade as well as any missing assignments.
Check your grade often!
Communication: You may expect teachers to contact you at least twice during this
course. You may also expect teachers to respond to emails and phone calls within 24
hours. If this does not happen, please call your principal. If you still cannot get in touch
with anyone, please call the IDLA office (208.342.0207).
Progress Reporting: You will be receiving a progress report on Tuesdays, every two
weeks.
Progress Reports will contain the following information:
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% Score - your current percentage based on work submitted up to that point,
% Complete - the percent of coursework submitted to date, and
Weeks Remaining - the number of weeks remaining before the course end date.
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Once all course work is complete and you have submitted the last proctored
exam, your final grade (% score) will be reported to your local school.
Rights and Permissions
Academic Integrity: It is expected that you turn in your own work. The Academic
Honesty Contract will review the definitions of honesty terms along with consequences if
those terms are not fulfilled. It is never okay to copy and paste.
Ownership of Materials: All ownership, copyrights, trademarks, and other rights in our
courses shall remain with our district. Except as expressly authorized, students and
schools using our courses do not have the right to sell, transfer, license or distribute our
courses in any other format, context, manner, or means or for any other purpose not
specifically authorized without our prior written consent. All rights not expressly
granted to the user are reserved to our district.
Course Schedule
Module 1
01.04 Geography Self-Check
01.05 Analyzing the Evidence: Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Module 2
02.00 Module 2 Objectives
02.01a Module 2 Pretest
02.02 Age of Discovery Self-Check
02.03 Comparing Northern and Southern Colonies
02.04 Declaring Independence
02.05 Lexington and Concord
02.06 Revolutionary War
02.07 Constitutional Convention Self-Check
02.08 Bill of Rights
02.09 The New Nation Emerges
02.11 Module 2 Discussion Based Assessment
02.12 Module 2 Post Test
Module 3
03.00 Module 3 Objectives
03.01a Module 3 Pretest
03.02 Slavery
03.03 Abolition
03.04 Daily Lives of Rural Slaves
03.05 Perspectives on Slavery
03.06 Modern Slavery Discussion
03.07 Module 3 Post Test