Carver High School has implemented a Guidance Advisory Program for all of our students: freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.  The Guidance Advisory Program is an extension of the school Guidance and Counseling Department

Students attend regularly scheduled "advisory" periods, each Tuesday, and the advisory is led by teacher/advisors and supported by counselors.  We have discovered that small groups foster a sense of family, collaboration, connection and caring among students and staff.  Through these groups, students receive personalized guidance and support in study skills, life skills, and career education.

Most young people must feel connected to significant adults and a positive peer group to have the support to be an accomplished student. The guidance advisory program is used to create that connection.

A variety of lessons are developed from different sources that address subjects such as character education, post-secondary options, and personal, social, and academic development.  Click here to see our advisory outline.

Course Recovery is a computer-based educational software system that allows students to work at their own pace to recover credits and grades. Students may take course recovery classes to make up entire courses or a semester of a course for which proficiency was not met.

On-line Learning (or e-Learning) is giving students the ability to “get back on track” to graduate by earning course credit outside the normal school day via Internet connection.  Students wishing to take an e-learning course must have the approval of his/her guidance counselor. 

The approval to take an eLearning courses and course recovery is determined by the our Graduation Coach, Guidance Counselor, and E-learning/Course Recovery Teacher.

Epic Learning provides a powerful, integrated solution that leverages technology to deliver an engaging, media-rich curriculum, and a relevant educational experience for students, teachers and parents.

• Every Student Has Their Own Epic
  All students receive Epic learning devices that are preloaded with the high school courses they have chosen to take.
• Learning Continues Anytime, Anywhere
  Epic Learning supercharges education by bringing curricula to life and provides access to course materials anytime, anywhere.
• More Time for Teachers
  The Epic Learning System is a powerful integrated teaching tool. The pre-set course content and lesson plans greatly reduce teacher preparation and grading time. It's also easy to use in any classroom environment.
• Relevant, Real-World Content Engages Students
  Relevant, real-world content is delivered through video professor lectures, demonstrations, problem scenarios, and powerful animation and graphics. Academic content places students in career scenarios that allow them to apply what they've learned.
• Tools Prepare Students for the Real World
  The Epic Learning System also contains word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages. Tools like calculators and an interactive periodic table enhance student learning.
• Keeps Students Organized
  The Epic Learning System provides students with an online Backpack and Calendar where they can store important information, take notes and organize their work.
• Student Support: Learning Adaptations
  An optional "Read It" function narrates content to the student. Learning tools like time management and note taking are available on the home page. Videos and course materials may be revisited at any time.
• Promotes Student Accountability
  The Course Map shows students where they are at any given point in time. Students and parents can check student progress and what they need to successfully complete the course.
• Learning Has No Boundaries
  Students have access to the world's greatest libraries and the most current research relevant to their course content without ever leaving their classrooms.
  

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