Get Started - New Student Help!
Welcome to Oregon Connections Academy! I’m your 3rd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Z.
Here are some important notes for new families:
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The “Learning Coach” at home is Teacher #1, leading your student's daily tasks, while I’m Teacher #2, providing guidance and support. Our team leads small-group interventions in Math and Language.
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Students must complete daily lessons and attend Live Lessons with cameras on to engage and socialize.
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Our hybrid model combines homeschool and traditional methods, following Oregon State and National Standards through a virtual curriculum.
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We prioritize flexibility and welcome all students, but this program is rigorous.
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I believe in making learning enjoyable through gamified activities. Learn more about me here!
Get Started! Steps for your First Day with ORCAP
All new students must complete a Welcome Call, agree to our school code, begin lessons and join Live Lesson to continue enrollment at Oregon Connections Academy. Your teacher will reach out to you to help you get started!
1. Get Your Computer & Supplies
You may begin early with a personal computer, or wait for a school provided laptop. Please communicate with your teacher if you need to wait and be excused from school until the school provided laptop arrives. Get school supplies listed here, and set up a quiet space where your student can complete daily lessons, and join our live video call, free of distractions.
Additional Learning Resources we use often can be found here!
2. Complete a Welcome Call with Your Teacher
Schedule a Welcome Call with Mrs. Z here, or she will call you as soon as possible! Your teacher will discuss clas expectations, what Live Lesson time works best, and confirm you have our policies and are ready to begin your student's first day.
3. View the New Student and Learning Coach Checklist
The New Student and Learning Coach Orientation is a school provided resources that makes sure you know how to use the Pearson Online Classroom by Connexus, navigate the online tools and access important pages to complete daily tasks and communicate with your teacher.
4. Complete Your First Day Present
Complete your first day by finishing all of your daily lessons on the planner and join Live Lesson with Mrs. Z. To continue receiving attendance, your student is expected to complete all daily lessons and participate, camera-on in class. If there are issues with attendance Mrs. Z will reach out and coordinate a meeting with our leadership team.
