First day Lesson

My Class Expectations:
Pretest in Illuminate

Join Quizizz

In the chat say hello and choose:
what did you do for vacation?

ROCK

SGB Block Schedule

1-7-2025

the BLOCK

Mr. Allen

Environmental

science

Audio Response

What did you do for vacation

Open Audio Recorder

CAMERA POLICY

Teachers will send a private message then verbal warning if a student’s camera is
not on. Continued non-camera use will result in moving up the discipline ladder.

First offense: Teacher conferences with student and documents in IC.

Second offense: Teacher conferences with student, contacts LC and documents in
IC.

Third offense: Teacher conferences with student, contacts LC, sends over to
academic coach for support and documents in IC.

Fourth offense: Academic coach submits discipline referral to discipline AP

Please make sure to turn your camera on at the beginning of each class.

You can set it to private (only teacher sees) or public (everyone sees).

Discuss:

PBIS-working and earning.
What reward would you like?
15 minutes check-out
5 point grade boost
Teacher cook with Habenero peppers

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Open Ended

The Earnings worth the work-successful and happy

Class of 2028

Welcome to
Environmental
science

2024-2025

AGENDA

Communication

04

02

05

03

06

Welcome

PBIS

School
Culture

Counseling
Highlights

Upcoming
Events

Welcome & who
can open and
see
environmental
science in
Canvas?

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Welcome 9th graders!

Mr. Allen
Environmental Science teacher

At the Secondary Grade Band, we

aim to provide a learning

environment that empowers every

student to achieve their full

potential!

New bell schedule
New block schedule

GRADING + LATE POLICY

All graded assignments have DUE DATES.
Students who submit after the due date will

receive a 5% deduction for each day late.

Assignments close 7 days after the due date.

Grading Categories

Coursework - 50%
Assessments- 40%

EOC/Final Exam- 10%

Student
achievement
and grades for
Environmental
Science

Course work-50%

assignments main idea-

•Progress learning

assignment

•Vocabulary Frayer Model

assignment

•CER(claim Evidence
Reasoing assignment

Assessments-40%
•Quizes tests and IC

•

final-10%

DAILY HABITS - On the Road to Success!

●Check & Read your EMAIL (respond when necessary)

●Check your CALENDAR

●Attend all LIVE CLASSES

●Turn on your CAMERA and ENGAGE in live class

●Check CANVAS modules for resources + support

●Work on ASSIGNMENTS in class and submit on time

●Ask for HELP when you need it

●ELDs + Async Days are SCHOOL DAYS! Log in, work through the
lessons and tasks teachers have assigned for those days.

Environmental

We will be spending time here and gain many adventures, ready?

Poll

How can you make this year a successful adventure(think of what you know is a best way for you to be successful)

• participating in class and following along science activities

• asking questions when you do not understand

• being a good partner during discussions and pair up activities

• Completing assignments on time and checking the Canvas calendar

Poll

Did you see the practice test on Illuminate for the Environmental science

• yes

• no, but I am getting there

• help, I do not see it

Pre-Test

● Taken in Illuminate in class and on camera

● 17 questions

● Participation grade

Complete your Env. Sci. Pre-Test Now

1. Log in to clever

1. Access Illuminate

1. Select assessments and view assessments

1. Open and complete the

SY24-25_SGB_Environmental Science_Pretest

1. Give us a

once you are finished, take a 5 min break if

needed, and move to the next slide

45 Minute Timer

This timer silently counts down to 0:00, then alerts you that time is up with a gentle beep sound.

Progress Learning

Log into Progress Learning from Clever.

Select Environmental Science from the dropbox.

Click on the pretest assignment.

Complete the domain practice test

This is a graded assignment with success in sight.

Once all parts are completed, submit a screenshot of your

results to the Canvas assignment.

Give a green check when you start Progresss Learning!

Give me a thumbs up when you finish!

Progress Learning

Log into Progress Learning from Clever.

Select Environmental Science from the dropbox.

Click on the study plan.

Complete the domain practice test

This is a graded assignment with unlimited attempts.

Once all parts are completed, submit a screenshot of your

results to the Canvas assignment.

Give a green check when you start Progresss Learning!

Give me a thumbs up when you finish!

Hotspot

Where to click to find the study plan for environmental science in Progress Learning?

Hotspot

Which spot do you click to start the pretest

Progress learning

review

How did you do?

Thumbs up if you are

working on it

If you have a question

●

we will work on the
pretest for the material this cycle. this is
pretest is more of a journey opener and you will make a journey through this class with if you get 70% or higher on it.

energy

In the fantastic four
today write another
word for energy and
what energy means

to you

Frayer Model

Vocabulary

● Write a definition for the

selected word in your own
words. Scaffold as needed.
Check the meaning of the
word with the dictionary
definition

●.

● Write the selected word.
●
Write the characteristics of
the selected word. Scaffold
as needed.

●
Write examples of the
selected word. Scaffold as
needed

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Poll

Frayer model vocabulary

• I understand I have done them before

• I understand but have not done them before(check my work)

• I do not understand and never done them before

Cheese Maze

●

It is a race

●

Can you find the

cheese in time?

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Let's do one together

●

non renewable enrgy source is the term

●

Where do we put the term?

●

What is the definition?

●

Do you know any examples?

●

What would a characteristic be?.

Aenergy source that is used up faster than is replenished.

picture

Picture of

vocabulary term

2

points

2

points

2

points

2

points

2

points

10

points

Definition: A description of a term

●definition of success is-The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.

●

●

Characteristics: A piece of the meaning of the term

●Characterisitics of success are: determination, reslience

●

●

●

Example of success

Made a goal to get an 85% on the common assessment and got an 86%

●Affects bamboo's developmental progress

Picture of success

●

●

●Impacts forest carbon storage capabilities

●Bamboo's rapid growth may help mitigate some effects

Labelling

Place the terms in the best choice spot on the model template: the vocabulary term is environment

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

environment

surroundings which plants &animals live

consists of both abiotic and biotic

Mingle Escape Room

●Make a tic tac toe with other
students you talk with in the chat.

●3 rules

●1 you must write something in the
chat related to the tic tac toe

●2. the person you with down has a
similar choice. For example, you
like pizza they like pizza

●3. you must complete this to go to
the dragon room.

Favorite food

Favorite
activity

Favorite
vacation spot

Favorite
animal

Favorite
clothes

Favorite
subject

Favorite
book/Manga/c
omic

First letter in
your first name
is the same

Brain Break

See you in 5 min!

CER

(claim, evidence,

reasoning)

Written responses and

scientific thinking

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Topic Submission

Now it’s time to make
sure your science fair
project is ready to start.

Use this time to complete
the google form.

Did you check with your
parent/guardian to make
sure you have everything
you need?

CER

(claim, evidence,

reasoning)

Written responses and

scientific thinking

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COMMUNICATION

02

Communication: Our Goal is to Keep You

Informed!

●ILP Phone Calls- homeroom teachers will
be calling to make connections and learn
about you!

●FEL Calls- your FEL will reach out regularly
to make sure you are being successful.

●Teacher Calls- your teacher will call to
ensure you are getting everything you need

●SGB Monthly Newsletter

●School-Wide Information

●Canvas Banners + Announcements

●Teacher/Course specific emails

Written Communication

Auditory Communication

When I have QUESTIONS - Who do I ask?

Ask your Family Engagement
Liaison. They can help you with
login information, computer
help, and most tech support.

Ask your Teachers!! Send a chat in
class or email them with questions
about classwork and assignments.
They want to help!

Ask your Counselor! Counselors
know all about earning credits
and what you need to be on
track for graduation.

Ask your Attendance Specialist! If you
need to submit excuses for absences or
check on your attendance, contact your
specialist!

Tech + Computer Help

Credits, Grade Level, Courses

Class + Assignment Help

Absences + Attendance

If you have any questions or concerns about
the SGB Special Education Program here at
Georgia Cyber Academy you can reach out to
us at any time. We are here to support you
and your student.

Dr. Summer Doucet, Assistant Principal
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] ext 2770

Mrs. Jennifer Anderson, Parent Mentor
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] ext 2198

Message from our Special Education Department

School Culture
Expectations
04

Lisa Mayfield - AP Discipline & Attendance

Positive Behavior
Interventions & Support

PBIS OVERVIEW

03

Expectations

Classroom

On Camera
Academic

Integrity

Asynchronous

Class Time
Testing

SAFE

Use teacher-approved tools &

websites.

Protect private information.
Have a learning coach close

by.

Use camera appropriately.

Follow the GCA dress

code.

Only use teacher-

approved tools and

websites.

Only use teacher-
approved websites.

Use school/testing

approved learning device

and resources.

ON TASK

Follow teacher directions and
remain in class until dismissed.

Find a quiet, distraction-

free workspace.

Complete assignments on

your own with the
reference materials

provided by your teacher.

Complete assignments
using your own words.

Stay on the assigned task.

Email teachers with

questions.

Close other tabs and

browsers.

AWESOME
ATTITUDE

Use kind words and respect
others’ culture, opinions, and

views.

Use kind facial expressions

and gestures.

Acknowledge the source

of material used on an

assignment (citing

sources).

Follow assignment

instructions.

Take your time and do

your best on all

assignments.

Use a greeting and

signature in all emails.
Respond to teacher

emails.

Put forth your best effort.

Take your time.

Complete assessments

independently.

RESPONSIBLE

Join class on time and use
camera, whiteboard tools,

chat, and polling tools

appropriately.

Stay on camera for the

duration of the class.

Follow the GCA Code of

Conduct.

Turn in all assignments on

time.

Turn in all assignments on

time.

Answer all test questions
without outside help (LC,

internet, etc.).

SY24-25 Engagement Policy *New Policy*
24 Student engagement is calculated using information that pertains to student use
of camera/mic & student participation in the classroom. Examples of engagement
expectations include but are not limited to the student being consistently visible on
camera to their teacher, the student actively participating in the chat, etc.

SY24-25 Camera Expectations *New Policy*
Live class participation and engagement supports student achievement and is
essential to learning. GCA requires all students to attend daily classes with their
camera on and their face visible to their teacher. Students may also participate via
chat, microphone, and class tools. Students who do not follow the camera policy may
be referred for progressive discipline.

Pick your journey for

class

Who are you? Avatar making

P=positive
B=behavior

I=interventions

S=support

3 P’s
Points –will be earned in class.

Progress- will be possible in class and
how you far you go with the teacher’s
tasks.

Powers-will be given to you by points
earned while in class.

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points

progress

powers

Points will be given
to you as the teacher

notices your

professionalism in

class

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These are several

ways to earn

points. How many

will you earn

today?

Powers As your
points go up. You
will have the power
to go in the shop

and get some

swag. In addition,
you can get hall

pass

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This is the shop to

use your power

Did you earn
points today?

Powers monitor
and watch your
points go up set
a goal for how

many points you
will earn today

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Camera use

●
Webcams are required for daily classes for all students.

●
Students should be dressed according to school dress
code and in an appropriate learning environment for all
classes.

●
Learning is a two way street; teachers must deliver quality
instruction and students must engage in order to learn.

School Culture Expectations

School Culture Expectations

For GCA students, school culture expectations can be found in the student / parent handbook:

Academic Integrity

Engagement and Participation

Communication and Collaboration

Time Management and Organization

Self-Motivation and Discipline

Support and Well-being

Community and Inclusivity

Counseling
Highlights
05

Work Based Learning, Dual Enrollment,

Accelerated Career Pathway

& Earning Credits at SGB

Counseling Department

Meet Your 9th Grade Counselor

Kendall Griffin (A-Coo)

Jennifer Susko (Cop-Haq)

Alexis Mincey (Hor-Odf)

Justin Simon (Og-Tre)

Derek Therrien, Lead Counselor (Trf-Z)

Homeroom Counseling Sessions

Begin Tuesday, JAnuary 7th

Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays

8-8:20am

Counselors will meet with their caseloads and and cover a wide
variety of topics including Academics, Social and Emotional
Health, and College and Career Planning

Future and why setting goal is important

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●Next slides are why doing well in this
class is important.

●Like mastering the timeline in the
MCU(Marvel Comic Universe) you will
come across some challenges.

●I will be here for you. Communication
and intentional work will be the
driving force for your success.

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Earning Credits

Students are required to complete:

4 Units of English
4 units of Math
4 units of Science
3 units of Social Studies
3 units of CTAE/World Language/Fine Art
4 units of elective credits
½ unit of Personal Fitness
½ unit of Health

Specific Credits

●Ninth Grade Literature and Composition

●American Literature

●Algebra I

●Geometry

●Algebra II

●Biology

●Physical Science or Physics

●Chemistry, Earth Systems or Environmental Science

●United States History

●World History

●½ unit of American Government/Civics

●½ unit of Economics

●½ unit of Personal Fitness

●½ unit of Health

●If a student plans to attend a 4 year college/university the student should take
2 consecutive years of the same World Language

End of Course Tests (EOC)

The following courses have EOCs which count for 10% of the grade:

●Algebra I

●Biology

●American Literature

●United States History

Grade Level Promotion

Grade level placement is based on the total number of credits the student has
earned. Students must earn the number of required credits prior to the start of the
school year. Mid-year grade level changes are not permitted.

Promotion Requirements
10th
5 – 10.5 credits

11th
11 – 16.5 credits

12th
17 or more credits

Dual Enrollment & Accelerated Career

▪ An opportunity to take

college classes while you
are still in high school at a
college on the state’s list of
approved participating
USG, TCSG, and Private
colleges

▪ Each class taken through

the college counts for credit
at both the college and at
GCA

DUAL ENROLLMENT

What is it?

Dual Enrollment & Accelerated Career

WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT

DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES?

Provides a strong academic record for students seeking admission
to selective colleges

Earns college credits that shorten the time to college graduation and
extends to life of the HOPE Scholarship ($$$$)

Students can take a range of courses from high level academic
courses to technical classes in a specific field. There are options for
classes that GCA does not offer.

Dual Enrollment & Accelerated Career

Dual Enrollment & Accelerated Career

If you are interested in getting started
in dual enrollment, now is the time to
start the process.
Please complete this interest survey!
We will reach out to you for next steps.

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d/e/1FAIpQLScMRbYzI_WVu7c
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Work Based Learning (WBL)

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is an
opportunity for students to participate in a Career-
Related Education experience.Enrollment in the WBL
program is an extension of the student’s work in their
chosen CTAE pathway.

Benefits of WBL

●Earn an elective credit

●Have more flexibility with your schedule

●Gain experience in your desired career field

●Develop employability skills

●Improve job prospects after graduation

●Make professional connections

SY 24-25 Application Link

Admission Requirements

Upcoming Events
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FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL- CALENDAR

Upcoming Holidays &

Asynchronous Learning Days
Common assessment 1 January 31st


1 month challenge-
Just set your journey to the 31st.
See your journey SOAR

Key Dates

Day-JAnuary 20th

School Holiday

ELDS -January 29
(Async)

Graduation Weekend

GCA students are

celebrated for their high

school accomplishments on

Honors Day.

GCA students are able to
celebrate the end of their
high school career with

Prom!

Every year GCA celebrates

hundreds of graduation

with a traditional

Graduation Ceremony.

Honors Day

Prom

Graduation

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