September 2022

Summer Course Data

Course Enrollments

3995

Student Registrations

2721

Course Completion

73%

Pass Rate

99%

Start the Year Off Strong

There are many advantages to online courses - they allow you to learn whenever, wherever, and however works best for you, making it easier to earn a high school credit while balancing traditional classes, sports, activities, and other commitments. However, online learning can present unique challenges if you are not prepared. Here are some tips for online learning success to make sure you get the most value out of your online course(s):

Start on track and stay on track - Log in immediately upon enrollment and continue to login on a daily basis. Use the course pacing guide available in each course to determine which lessons and assignments/assessments should be completed each day.
Get organized - and stay organized - Create an orderly learning space to complete coursework. Be sure you have room for your computer, notes, pens, paper, and other supplies. Create electronic folders for each course on your computer or keep a separate notebook for each course.
Establish a flexible routine - Have a routine that will help you stay on track with your coursework. Use an online calendar or paper planner to help you stick to your schedule. Plan accordingly for any activities or work that may pull you away from your courses.
Experience positivity with a growth mindset - A positive attitude about online learning is essential to a growth mindset. Everything you learn will help you grow as a person. While change may be tough, learning in a new environment often has its own benefits.
Set personal goals and determine obstacles- Set goals for yourself by thinking about what you would like to accomplish, both short and long term. Be sure to put your goals in writing and post the list where you will see it often. Check off your goals as you meet them, or make a note of any obstacles that stand in your way.
Make the most of your resources - Use all the resources available to you. Send your teacher a message, call or email your school counselor, request a peer tutor, or review the resources tab within your course. The internet is a readily used resource in online learning, but do forget about the local library.

Online Help with NetTutor

NetTutor, an on-demand, 24-hour tutoring program, is research‐based and has a rich history of providing online tutoring and academic support to schools in a variety of disciplines and academic programs. NetTutor supports tutoring 24 hours a day, every day in a variety of content areas. Tutors are professional and trained to support elementary and secondary students, and follow specific rules of engagement, provide timely responses, and help support student success.

The program will be available to MPS students in grades 3-12 through the MPS Clever Dashboard (go to https://www.mpsaz.org/, then scroll to the bottom of the page to access the appropriate Clever Dashboard link) using their student Active Directory login credentials. Students should not attempt to login to NetTutor from the NetTutor home page. For assistance with logging into NetTutor through Clever, contact MDLP Support at support@mdlp.org or 480-472-0899.

In-person Support at Learning Lab

Learning Lab is open multiple days a week to allow full-time students a quiet, safe space to work on MDLP coursework, ask technical questions, seek clarification on assignments, and learn about strategies to increase success in the online setting.

The learning lab is monitored by the MDLP counselor and all full-time students are welcome to attend. Students may bring their own device or use an MDLP laptop during lab.

Learning lab is currently available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00pm and is located in Room 310 in the MPS Student Services Center. To learn more about the lab or reserve your spot, contact the MDLP counselor, Amy King, at aking@mdlp.org or 480-472-0874.

Maintain Sufficient Progress

Students enrolled in MDLP are required to maintain adequate progress in each course in which they are enrolled. Adequate progress is determined by attendance logs and assignment submissions. Students are expected to login to each course in which they are enrolled daily Monday through Friday. Students are also required to submit coursework according to the suggested due dates and course calendar within each course.

Students who do not login and submit coursework for 7 consecutive days will receive a progress warning. This warning is sent to the parent and student emails and via the course message box. Students who do not login and submit coursework for 14 consecutive days will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to work ahead may do so with the understanding that they must login and submit coursework within the 14-day progress period. Students should take their final exam within 14 days of the last day of assignment submission. If a student prolongs their final exam beyond 14 days, they may risk being dropped from the course.

If a course is dropped due to inadequate progress, a reinstatement form can be found on the Student Page. Students who intend to adhere to the requirements for adequate progress should complete the reinstatement form within 72 hours. Upon completion, MDLP Staff will work with students to determine a progress goal to support adequate progress and successful course completion.

Students who complete 70% of their course work by their end date may be eligible for an extension. An extension link will appear on the Student Page if the student is eligible for an extension. Students who are identified as NCAA-prospective athletes are not eligible for an extension per NCAA non-traditional course requirements.

Arizona Online Learning Information

The Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) Program established by ARS 15-808 allows approved school districts and charter schools to develop online instructional systems to expand learning opportunities for students throughout our state. There are 119 school districts and 20 charter schools authorized to provide both fully online and supplemental online options as of August 2021. As of September 2022, the majority of public school districts in Arizona have an online program for district students considering 181 out of 228 traditional school districts in Arizona have AOI-approved schools or programs.

During the 2019–20 school year, 139 online schools and programs served 79,694 full- and part-time students. MDLP served 9,193 students in 18,599 course enrollments during that same school year, including both Mesa Public Schools students and students from partner districts across the state. MPS students accounted for 13,766 course enrollments with another 4,833 from partner districts. Full-time student enrollment in MDLP was 857 of the 9,193 student total.

The AOI application window opens on a yearly basis and involves a detailed application process. The State Board of Education (SBE) approves district AOI programs, and charter AOI programs are approved by the State Board for Charter Schools (SBCS). Once approved as an AOI, districts and charters do not need to apply again. However, consistent with ARS 15-808, the district/charter holder assures, if approved to operate an AOI, the following:

A pupil is eligible to participate in the program if the pupil is a resident of Arizona.
Pupils who participate in the program are subject to the state testing requirements.
The program shall notify the parents or guardians of the pupil of the state testing requirements.
If a pupil fails to comply with the testing requirements, the pupil shall not be allowed to participate in the program.
Each program shall submit an annual report to ADE that includes all of the information as prescribed by SBE and the SBCS.
Each program shall ensure that a daily log is maintained for each pupil who participates in the program. The daily log shall describe the amount of time spent by each pupil participating in the program on academic tasks. The daily log shall be used by the school to qualify the pupils who participate in the program.
If the academic achievement of a pupil declines while the pupil is participating in the program, the pupil's parents, the pupil's teachers, and the administration shall confer to evaluate whether the pupil should be allowed to continue to participate in the program.
The program must provide a comprehensive program of instruction that is aligned to the Arizona State Academic Standards.

Alignment to the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

EN07 English Language Arts 7

Students analyze poetry through the lens of the Civil Rights movement in America by sharing, reflecting, and collaborating on the structure and form along with the author's purpose and how it relates to the human condition.

AR21 Intro to Digital Photography

Students create their own camera obscura to better understand how the camera was invented and how its evolution has impacted photographic media and techniques over time.

MA42 College Algebra/Trigonometry

Students learn to use sinusoidal functions to calculate the exact position of a rider on a Ferris wheel based on the wheel's speed and the person's starting position.

SS35 American History

Students learn about different pre-Civil War compromises and then take the perspective of a lawmaker to create their own compromise that is both realistic and considers the social and political climate during that time.

CE01 Career Exploration

Students use a variety of personalization and collaboration tools to explore six main career fields which culminates their learning in an extensive course project.

SC33 Earth and Space Science

Students are offered a survey of the geologic history of the state of Arizona, spanning across billions of years, and analyze rock strata from familiar and real-world locations, such as the Grand Canyon, Black Mesa, and Verde Valley.

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