Middle School Math Summer
Course Orientation
Summer 2012
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Math Course 3
•Orientation Handout
•Math Course 3 Handout
•Course Flow Chart
Pre-Algebra
•Orientation Handout
•Pre-Algebra
•Course Flow Chart
Your Teachers
 Ms. Bogie (jessica_bogie@ipsd.org)
 Mr. Raleigh (patrick_raleigh@ipsd.org
Other Contact Information
 Should you have any technical questions, you
can contact Stephanie
Poczos(stephanie_poczos@ipsd.org) or Mark
Kreiter (mark_kreiter@ipsd.org), although
Apex Technical Support can provide immediate
answers by telephone (800-453-1454) or email
(support@apexlearning.com). Apex Learning’s
Technical Support is available 7 a.m. -- 9 p.m.,
Monday – Friday, No holidays. Please contact
Mrs. Marski (pam_marski@ipsd.org, 630-3753046) about final exam logistics.
Important Dates
 Weekly check-in during office hours is required.
 Course dates: June 11, 2011 through July 19, 2012.
 Final Exam: Course 3 – Crone Middle School. July
19, 2012. 8:30 a.m.. Pre-Algebra –Crone Middle
School. July 19, 2011. 11 a.m.
 Parent Contact: Teachers welcome conversation
about the course and student progress. This can be
through telephone, Blackboard Collaborate or
traditional meeting. Please contact the teacher.
 Due Dates: The “due dates” in the course are
guideline dates to assist with pacing.
Traveling
 http://www.worldtimezone.com will
tell you the time in Chicago
Pacing
 Self-discipline is a characteristic of a
successful online learner. You should
schedule time to study each day.
Put the study time in a calendar, and
work 4-6 days per week, for 90
minutes to 120 minutes. See the
pacing chart for your course.
Grades
 Final Exam grades will be reported to
parents, middle schools, and you.
The grades will not appear on any
transcript or official school record.
Schools will use them for placement
for next year, so excellent learning is
expected. Grades will indicate what
you have learned during the summer
session.
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Password = already emailed by Apex
Run computer check up
Apex Features
Check reports for your
progress.
Check your individual
information sheet for your
login information. You can
change your password in the
My Profile section.
Please enter or edit your email
address in the personal
information section under My
Profile.
The Orientation will help you
navigate. Go through this
section.
Parent Communication
Parents will receive an email update each
Sunday afternoon.
Contact your teacher through email when
necessary. They will respond within
24hrs. (Remember they are on
summer break as well.)
Course Enrollment
Navigating the course
Course Navigation
1. Take Section quiz.
2. Score 80% -- Go to
next section.
3. Under 80% go through
section.
4. Take Quiz again.
5. If under 80% review
and take quiz again.
6. 3 quizzes under 80%
work with your
teacher.
Course Navigation
Pre-Algebra
Math Notebook
 In mathematics it is necessary to
show your work. Keep a notebook
with the problems you work in this
course. The teachers will review the
notebook at the final exam.
Required Weekly Office Hours
 Your teacher will have office hours
shown at the link below. Weekly
“attendance” during office hours
is required. You can attend either
session. You will be using software
called Blackboard Collaborate. You
will be emailed a link to this virtual
classroom on June 5th. You will use
this link to login to office hours.
When?
 Ms. Bogie’s Office Hours (Central Time)
Tuesday: Noon – 2 p.m.
Thursday: Noon – 2 p.m.
Other hours by appointment
 Mr. Raleigh’s Office Hours (Central
Time)
Monday: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Other hours by appointment
Blackboard Collaborate Screen