Fall 2024 Intersession Program
Are you looking for a way to bring up your 1st quarter grade? Check out Intersession! Eligible Students: Mica Mountain High School Students with a grade of 79% or below in their courses
Courses that CAN NOT be taken during Intersession: Honors/AP/Dual-Enrollment
Location: Mica Mountain High School, 10800 E. Valencia Rd. Tucson AZ, 85747:
In the 520/500 House
Cost: FREE
Registration Dates:
Registration will open on: Friday, August 30th, 2024
Registration will close at: 12:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2024 - NO EXCEPTIONS
Transportation: Bussing with limited routes will be available. Parents will receive an email with their route info.
What to bring: Charged Chromebook and charger. Headphones that work with your Chromebook, notebook, pen/pencil. Snacks/lunch if wanted. Lunch will not be provided by the district.
Dates and Times:
Monday, September 23rd, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Math and Social Studies)
Tuesday, September 24th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (English and Science)
Due to the shortened format, students will be able to continue working at home until 6:00 PM.
**Students will only be able to work on courses for the day on which they attended and must attend in person to be assigned a course. No exceptions**
CURRICULUM AND GRADING:
Students will be using Vail Teacher-Created courses in Schoology, focusing on 1st quarter objectives. A content-area teacher will be available each day for students and direct instruction will be provided.
Students will have the option to complete two courses per day on campus. Students who need additional time will be allowed to work at home until 6:00 pm, at which time courses will be locked.
In-person attendance is mandatory.
Students with IEP and 504 accommodations will have a certified teacher and paraprofessional available to assist and modify instruction for their specific needs.
The grade earned in Intersession will be averaged with the grade earned in the 1st quarter. This newly averaged grade will then become the official 1st quarter grade, up to an 80%.
NOTE: Intersession can only raise grades; it cannot lower them. Students must complete the intersession course to receive the grade increase.
EXAMPLE:
Quarter 1 grade of 50%
Intersession grade of 80%
The average of the two is 65%
Now 65% is the new official Quarter 1 grade for that class.
