Dec 4 - Park Play, 11:00 AM @ Ruby Grant

Dec 11 - Library Visit, 1:00 PM @ Library Lab

Dec 18 - OKC Museum of Art Visit, 10:00 AM @ OKC MOA

Dec 20 - Last Day of Classes

Dec 23-Jan 6 - Winter Break

Dec 10 - Charge Up, 12-2 PM @ Dimensions

Dec 12 - Scribble and Sketch Club Meeting, 1-3 PM @ Dimensions

Dec 17 - Charge Up, 6-8 PM @ Dimensions

Dec 18 - OKC Museum of Art Visit, 10:00 @ OKC MOA

Dec 20 - Last Day of Classes

Dec 23-Jan 6 - Winter Break

January 13th - Planning for Financial Aid Presentation w/ Oklahoma College Asst. Program @ Dimensions Gym (All high school families are encouraged to attend)

Do you need help with your virtual classwork, tech help, or even just a quiet place to sit and focus? If so, Charge Up is for you! Come to Dimensions for one or both sessions to work with our ExpandED teachers as you finish up your fall semester classes.

12/10 Afternoon Session,12-2 PM

12/17 Evening Session, 6-8 PM

Our ExpandED families will be visiting the OKC Museum of Art on December 18th. This trip will be FREE for students, all accompanying adults will need to pay at the door ($9.95 + tax). All students must have a parent or guardian with them to attend, no drop offs. Anyone planning to attend, please email Mrs. Blodgett (hblodgett@normanps.org) and Mrs. Davidson (adrienned@normanps.org). We hope you can join us!

Just a few weeks left! The last day to work in your fall semester online courses is 12/20. Please make sure all work is completed by 11:59 PM. If you need help creating a work plan so that you can finish your courses, please reach out to your teachers.

Extensions through the end of break will only be given on an "as-needed" basis so, please, do not contact your teachers about an extension. You will receive more information in an email the last week of the semester, if you are eligible.

Check out the resources below to help you have the best virtual education experience.

We are so excited to have you joining us for the 24-25 school year! Please take a moment to review our expectations and tips for success to make the most of your year and get off to a great start.

We ask that all students and families:

• set up a dedicated time and space for learning each day
• check your email daily, especially NPS student email accounts
• read and respond to communication from teachers and our office
• inform us of issues or changes to contact information in a timely manner

You can reach our office at expandEDhelp@normanps.org or 405-801-3810

All ExpandED classes will be offered through the Edgenuity platform. Students who have never taken a class with us will receive their login information on the first day of school. Edgenuity login information will be sent to your child's NPS email address. If you have taken a class with us before, you will not receive an email with login information- this will be the same information you used previously. Classes will not be loaded until August 15th, so do not be alarmed if you log in early and don't see anything.

K-5 students will have workbooks to complete paper assignments. These will arrive a few weeks into the semester. You will receive pick up information from your teacher when they are ready. Until workbooks arrive, families may print assignments themselves or discuss other options with their teachers.

6-12 students will complete all work online, so no books are necessary.

All NPS students must use the following link to login to Edgenuity:

sislogin.edgenuity.com

Please note that our students use SIS Login- if you google "Edgenuity login" and select student login, your credentials will not work. NPS student logins will only work using SIS login. Please see the images below to see what your login screen should and should not look like.

Your username for Edgenuity will be your full school email address. Your password will be sent to your school email. Your Edgenuity password will be different than your computer and email password, so be sure to write it down!

Did you know that some of our Edgenuity courses are in a different platform? If you take any of the following classes, they are in Buzz and you need to make sure you click them when logging in to SIS:

Fitness Basics

Health and Personal Wellness

Life Skills

Strength Training

Once inside of Buzz, you will see the course(s) you have in that platform listed. You can then click on the course and begin working. Scroll down to where you see activities, and work your way through. Don't forget to click the blue "Mark This Activity Complete" button when you finish!

Our ExpandED staff is so excited to serve you for the 24-25 school year! We have many returning faces, and are thrilled to welcome two new staff members as well!

Important Graduation Requirements:

All linked below for how to take care of these-

• CPR/AED- on campus class in March or online option- https://nationalcprfoundation.com/#
• US Citizenship Test- Google quiz was sent out to your student email. They must be logged into their NPS student account to complete the assessment.

Study Guide for US Citizenship (1).pdf

• ICAP- SchooLinks- Slide deck of how to access and do the activities
• FAFSA - https://studentaid.gov/

Recording of senior info meeting on 11/4! If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the recording at this link: https://youtu.be/DmExk1jj4Ow

Senior Graduation Planning Meeting: If you haven't already, please use this link to schedule a senior planning meeting with Madison, our upper high school counselor before Christmas break! Use the link to sign up for an appointment.

Parents and students: Please join us for a presentation regarding paying for your future education (including career tech, college, or trade school), filling out the all new FAFSA, and the details of this new graduation requirement.

Monday, January 13th; Time TBA at the Dimensions Academy Gym or virtual.

Zoom link will be sent out by request as we get closer.

Calling all creatives! Do you love to doodle, sketch, or scribble your thoughts onto paper? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, the Scribble & Sketch Club is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild!

Collaborate with fellow students
Explore your creativity in a fun, relaxed space
Improve your artistic skills & share your ideas

Meet new friends, unlock your artistic potential, and be part of a fun community! Sign up today!

Scribble & Sketch Club Sign Up

Our first meeting will take place on December 12th @ the ExpandED classroom at Dimensions Academy from 1:00 - 3:00PM.

OCCC is now offering ACT Prep courses at OCCC via our Community Outreach and Education program. Students are able to choose if they want a review of all subjects, or if they want a review solely of one subject. All of the ACT Prep classes are being offered via Zoom, so that students can attend the courses without having to come to campus. Cost for each course is $20. To register, visit occc.edu/coe/act or contact Kristi Carlucci at 405.682.1611 or kristi.l.carlucci@occc.edu.

6 hour course covering all 4 subjects from 9 AM - 3 PM:

• 9/7
• 10/19
• 12/7
• 2/1
• 3/29

3 hour courses covering one subject from 9 AM - 12 PM:

• Reading: 9/28, 11/23, 3/1
• Science: 10/12, 11/16, 2/22
• Math: 11/2, 1/11, 3/15
• English: 11/9, 1/18, 4/19

Reach out to Madison for more information or questions about how to apply or for assistance!

https://www.mntc.edu/admissions/apply

ExpandED is now on Facebook and Instagram! Please like and follow our pages so you can stay up to date and see all the fun things we are doing!

The Norman Public School District has expanded educational opportunities to accommodate the growing needs of students and families. ExpandED is an innovative program designed to serve students who benefit from a customized, self-paced, virtual education solution.

While the district has offered online courses for more than a decade, this program provides participating students with the flexibility to complete all of their coursework outside the traditional school building or blend their learning experience by attending some classes at school. Norman Public Schools teachers work closely with students to guide them through online curriculum and customize lessons as needed. ExpandED students also have the unique opportunity to participate in on-site extracurricular activities, including 6A athletic teams and world-class fine arts programs.

Email: expandedhelp@normanps.org
Location: 809 North Findlay Avenue, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: 405-801-3810
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPSExpandED