Blended Learning

Blended Learning - Summer 2018

Dorchester School District Two is pleased to announce the return of our Computer Applications Blended Learning program.

Please note: The SC State Board of Education regulation 43-234 eliminates Keyboarding as an option for fulfilling the one-half of the computer science requirement for graduation beginning the 2018-19 school year.  Because of this, Dorchester District Two will no longer offer Keyboarding for high school computer science credit via Blended Learning.  Students will be able to take alternate courses to satisfy the high school computer science requirement via Blended Learning beginning fall 2018.

Blended Learning Registration:

Monday, May 14th - Monday, May 28th 

SPRING Class Dates: 

Tuesday, June 5^th – Thursday, July 19^th

Step 1: Review the Blended Learning Informational Flyer and FAQs.

Step 2: CLICK HERE to Complete the Online Registration Form no later than - 4:00 pm on February 2nd.

Step 3: Attend one of the REQUIRED Parent & Student Orientation and Face-to-Face Class sessions for all participants.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning is the combination of online and on-site instruction and assessment.
Below is the description that contains specific criteria and pre-requisites:

Blended Learning Courses Overview:

• one course: Computer Applications
• The course is ½ credit.
• Current 7^th-12^th graders may apply.
• Keyboarding is a prerequisite for Computer Applications.
• The class is for high school credit (Carnegie units) and impacts the student’s high school transcript.
• Work is rigorous and self-paced; students should be self-directed and accountable.
• The class will include opportunities for instructional assistance.
• The final exam will be administered in a proctored setting.
• Highly Qualified Teachers will electronically monitor student progress and communicate progress with parents electronically.
• Cost is $75. Payment is due at the 2^nd REQUIRED Face-to Face class scheduled for June 18^th at Ashley Ridge High School.
• This course now include two mandatory face-to-face classes. 

Access Course Materials:

Blackboard Learn: https://dorchester2.blackboard.com
Login Username and Password: Student ID

O365 Access: https://portal.office.com

Parent/Student Guide to Installing the Blackboard Learn Mobile App, Accessing O365, and Accessing Office 2016 Free Program Installations

Important Dates

Registration:

REQUIRED Parent/Student Orientation & 1st REQUIREDFace-to-Face Class Session:
(Choose one.)

Tuesday, June 5th

6:00 - 7:30
Ashley Ridge High School

Wednesday, June 6th 

6:00-7:30

Ashley Ridge High School

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2nd REQUIRED Face-to Face Student Class for All Students

Monday, June 18th

Ashley Ridge High School
Session Times: 

4:00-5:30 pm or 6:00-7:30 pm

Last day for drop/add 

Wednesday, June 20th 

Final Exam 

Thursday, July 18th 

ARHS, 6:00-7:00 pm

Final Exam Make-Up Day

Friday, July 19th 

Location determined by instructor. 

Last Day to Complete Work

Friday, July 19th 

Contact Information

School Contact:

Your School Counselor

District Contact: Shelly Bostwick

sbostwick@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

District Contact: Kelly Purvis

kpurvis@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

District Contact: Camilla Pinckney

cliferidgepinckney

@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

Blended Learning Instructors:

Mrs. Mimi Chester

mchester@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

Keyboarding

Mrs. Betty Avinger

bavinger@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

Computer Applications