EXPECTATIONS @ A GLANCE

Using a calendar is an important skill that all adults must learn. The best way to remember if you have a session or important event is to use your calendar so that the notifications remind you of the event.

Students must attend: 

• Advisory -- Every day from 9:00-10:00 am (unless otherwise noted)

• 1:1 Coaching -- Once a week as a minimum, more as needed. 

• Study Hall if you have any grades below 73% or are on probation

• Additional tutoring or counseling meetings if a student has an IEP*

At EVA we have 4 different types of absences

1. Advisory Absences: No more than 3 absences per quarter in advisory. Students must turn in their advisory assignment to be marked present.

2. 1 on 1 Absences: No more than 1 missed 1-1 appointment per quarter. Students must be coming off of mute and talking to be marked present.

3. Study Hall Absences: No more than 3 absences per quarter in study hall or small group sessions. Students must turn in a screenshot of their work to be marked present.

4. School Absences: If a student earns 18 absences, they are at risk of not promoting or graduating to the next grade level and will have summer school. Excused absences still count towards this count of 18.

We do not have many real-time meetings, and so it is important to maximize our time together. 

Students are considered tardy when they are more than 5 minutes late to any mandatory session or meeting. Students should message teachers right away when experiencing challenges logging on. Each tardy will earn one reminder. More than 4 reminders in a week require a reflection for the end of the week. 

Every week, students set goals for the work they will complete and map out a schedule to complete it. This includes their independent worktime needed for coursework, but also the times they plan to attend content office hours or access other supports. 

We track and communicate the amount of time students spend online completing their coursework. Each week, students are expected to complete 3-4 hours of school work per class. On the Pearson portal, students can clearly see the progress they have made in completing their coursework. Students will have 3-4 weeks to finish a unit of work in each class but must stay on-track during that time and not wait until the last minute to do their work. If they are struggling to meet deadlines, students should elevate this concern to their 1:1 coach for help problem solving. 

To be in good standing a student must have:

• Logged in to Pearson for at least 10 hours per week (18 or more hours per week is recommended).

Consider your goals. Reflect on whether you're able to achieve them 100% of the time. The answer to that should be no, because we're all human. When that happens, are you honest about why? We all grapple with different challenges, such as procrastination, mental health issues, social media addiction, sleep deprivation, grief, boredom, or lack of motivation. These are common experiences for everyone. If asked, don't pretend like everything is fine if it's not. The best approach to coaching is to be open about what's happening and where you stand with your goals. Your coach is here to empower you and help guide you to your own solutions. That cannot happen without your honesty.

While an independent study program, we do not expect students to do it alone. Be proactive when you're struggling or have questions (or are feeling ready for the next challenge). This might look like asking your coach, showing up to office hours, requesting mental health support, or proposing a new learning opportunity to someone on the EVA staff. 

Communication is the key to making sure students are staying on-track. Nearly every profession requires some form of communication for their employees to monitor such as emails, text messages, app notifications, or even walkie talkies. We ask that our students uphold this standard. Our primary communication at EVA is in the form of google chats. It's crucial that you read all messages for important announcements.

To be in good standing a student must:

• Reply to their google chat messages within 1 school day.

We are building students' habits for the real-world. No-call-no-shows for work or important meetings often result in getting fired, not closing the deal, or souring relationships. Students are expected to let their teachers know when they are going to miss their appointments or have an emergency.

When we come together, we are prioritizing meaningful discussion and collaboration.

To be in good standing a student must:

• Come off of mute when they are called on to share.

• Use their computer to log on and not their phone (many activities will require screen sharing, typing, and other apps).

• Have a picture of themselves as their profile picture if they choose to not have their camera on.

Highly encouraged:

• Have their camera on during their 1 on 1 session with their coach so that they can build trust together.

Learning from home has its advantages, but it requires some thought to make it work for you. We recommend: 

• Eliminating distractions: Use headphones to block out noise. Put cell phones away (or on do not disturb). Make sure all TVs or radios are off. 

• Designate a space for studying: Pick a low-traffic area. Keep area free of clutter and with easy access to pens/pencils/paper. Use a table or desk (if using a bed or couch, get some kind of foldable table)

• Give a heads up to family members: Let them know where you will be working so they can stay out of the way or be quiet in that area. 

It can be tempting to multi-task when online. While completing your assignments, you should be fully present and not engaging in any other activities on your computer or in your home. If you have to step away, just let your teacher know by putting "brb" in the chat.

In this program, it may be tempting to coast by. However, the more you push yourself to do the best you can, the more you will get out of it. The amount of time you put into your assignments is important. Make sure you are proud of your effort. Don't settle for less than what you're capable of!

The first time you plagiarize an assignment, you'll receive a reflection, phone call home, and have to redo the assignment. 

The second time, you will complete a reflection, be on a probation contract, have a parent conference, and receive a zero on the assignment.

Make sure to read your guide to thrive which includes Ednovate's full plagiarism policy and Ednovate's policy on the use of AI in assignments. Make sure to list your sources of where you found the information. When in doubt, ask your teacher for help.

We expect all students to operate with kindness and respect -- for fellow students and the Ednovate staff. 

Using foul language or curse words will result in 1 "reminder"

Using ethnic slurs, hate speech, or targeted profanity results in 4 reminders.

• Organizing a study group

• Identifying and resolving a problem

• Showcasing your passion in assignments

• Conflict resolution

• Owning mistakes without teacher prompting

• Reaching out for help without prompting

• Bringing a positive energy/attitude

• Personalized shout outs or thank yous to others

• Positive and public recognition of others

• Displaying efforts to improve

• Working together to solve a problem

• Helping other students

• Working with a teacher to solve a problem