2021-2022

RAM Nation Virtual Academy

RAM Nation Virtual Academy is:

● Located at the Trotwood Madison Board of Education.

● A full five day/week instructional program consisting of Ohio licensed teachers who deliver instruction through a blended learning platform.

● An instructional environment where parents and students can get in-person and virtual academic and social-emotional support.

RAM Nation Virtual Academy is:

● A supportive environment where students connect with mentors who motivate and inspire them to achieve.

● A student-centered environment where Trotwood students remain Trotwood students and have access to all the benefits and services of TMCS.

Anticipate:

Home Environment: Choose designated well-lit, quiet, comfortable area; may vary

Schedule: Design a DAILY schedule WITH your student that works best for your family

Routine: Set a daily routine with regard to mental, physical, social, and emotional health i.e. establish wake up and bedtime routine, meal routine, scheduled breaks, etc.

Computer: Learn and download all necessary tools; reliable internet options

Phone: Save contacts, Reminds, and limit phone time during school

Email: Link emails to phone and save email account as bookmark

Facilitate:

Daily: Discuss with your child daily goals based on the content and assignments; may vary

Set small, achievable goals and reward those accomplishments

Weekly: Establish a weekly goal per course and visually track that goal

Examine student progress via report or student login

Plan to address any missing work or low grades

Bi-weekly: Contact mentor at a designated time

Find alternate support or outside resources for help

Communicate:

Student: Set a time to discuss the day with your student;

Be consistent; Use visuals such as calendars

Mentor: Return all mentor emails promptly and reach out as needed; develop a strong relationship with the mentor - they WANT to talk to you!

Special Ed: Connect with special ed services and stay in touch for IEP and SDI goals

Outside support: Line up outside supports where you anticipate struggle

Technology: Link email to phone; provide updated contact info; sign up for Reminds

Edgenuity Dashboard- Grades K-5	(linked to school website) Parent Video

www.edgenuity.com

1. Follow course dates and suggested pace

2. Always maintain a passing grade

3. Attend daily live sessions

4. Complete daily work

5. Workbooks (pdfs in course as well)

PEAK Dashboard Grades 6-12	(linked to school website)

PEAK Dashboard Video

https://peak.getfueled.com

1. Complete at least 5% of course per week

(progress bar on back of course card)

2. Always maintain a passing grade

3. Log in daily

FES Teachers

✔ All FES Teachers have a bulletin board linked to each class with

pacing charts, help videos, and resources.

✔ Teachers offer a LIVE sessions.

✔ Teachers send out weekly content videos.

✔ Bulletin boards are in START HERE section of each course.

✔ Bulletin boards are in their response email and email signature.

✔ Teachers provide detailed feedback and ask for resubmissions.

Teacher Bulletin Boards

Email Signature

Best practice:

1. Log in DAILY!

2. Work in each course; the time may vary

3. Take NOTES! This is the #1 most helpful tool

4. Review teacher feedback and resubmit if necessary 5. Do not move on until you’ve achieved your best
6. Check your course card for the most up-to-date progress

7. Retake any low performing grades after reviewing the material

8. Find outside sources i.e. Crash Course, Kahn Academy, PBS, etc. 9. Attend LIVE teacher sessions and email teacher with questions
10. Accomplish daily goals; do not stop until they are done; use a timer for breaks

K - 6 Program Information

Student success

30 hours a week	Complete Parent/Guardian Guide

Help Hub: FES HELP HUB SITE

RAM Nation Virtual Academy Provides:

Ms. Paula Latham, RAM Nation

● Chromebook
● Personal Hotspot (WIFI)
● Lunches on in-person days

Virtual Academy Mentor

K-3

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday - Whole group* - Class meeting, weekly preview, instruction and Learning Coach support

Tuesday - Small Group Instruction - Reading and Language Arts
Wednesday - Small Group Instruction - Reading and Language Arts
Thursday - Small Group Instruction - Reading and Language Arts

Friday - Whole Group or Small group Wrap-up/review/assessment
*Science and Social Studies standards infused in ELA and Math

4th-6th

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday - Whole group - Class meeting, weekly preview, instruction and Learning Coach support

Tuesday - Small Group Instruction - Reading and Language Arts
Wednesday - Small Group Instruction - Reading and Language Arts
Thursday - Small Group Instruction - Reading and Language Arts

Friday - Whole Group or Small group Wrap-up/review/assessment

Learning Coach Role

Administration - Learning Coaches - Mentors - Support

Mr. Nathan Warner

Associate Superintendent of Academics

Ms. Paula Latham

RAM Nation Virtual Academy Mentor

Mr. Ed Kitchen

FES Digital Program Manager

RAM Nation Virtual Academy Application and Enrollment: Current TMCS Students

1. Complete this form to apply for RAM Nation Virtual Academy.

2. Your current principal and school counselor will sign off on the transfer to RAM Nation Virtual Academy.
3. Attend Interview with RAM Nation Virtual Academy Mentor. 4. Attend RAM Nation Virtual Academy Orientation.
5. Begin learning on August 16th, 2021!

RAM Nation Virtual Academy Application and Enrollment: New TMCS Students (Open Enrollment)

1. Complete Open Enrollment Packet.

2. Complete this form to apply for RAM Nation Virtual Academy.

3. Your current principal and school counselor will sign off on the transfer to RAM Nation Virtual Academy.
4. Attend Interview with RAM Nation Virtual Academy Mentor. 5. Attend RAM Nation Virtual Academy Orientation.
6. Begin learning on August 16th, 2021!

Upcoming Orientation Sessions

Attend one in-person orientation session on August 12th at the Trotwood Madison City School Board of Education: Noon - 1:30 p.m. OR
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

All students will receive a chromebook and a personal hotspot. Students will also learn how to use the online system.

Information and Communication

Parents and students can find this information, Powerpoint, and contact information by visiting this the TMCS website and finding RAM Nation Virtual Academy under “Buildings”.

Additional information will be sent out via Parent Square and the TMCS Facebook Page.