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November 29, 2021

Orbis Explorer Fall Newsletter Now Available!

The new edition of the Orbis Explorer, Orbis’ quarterly electronic newsletter for parents and students, is now available online.  The Orbis Explorer can help you keep up to date on important news and information, event dates, and opportunities at Orbis.

Click here to view the Orbis Explorer

August 17, 2020

Virtual Orientation

Engage in our virtual Orbis Orientation for Project-Based Experience

Orbis Family Orientation

As a reminder, students leave their home high school daily during school hours for this elective course.

If you have any questions, please contact one of our team members:

Chad Brooks, Project Mentor,
chad.brooks@ankenyschools.org   Ext. 52325

Joel Fox, Project Mentor
joel.fox@ankenyschools.org   Ext. 54527

Stephanie Vittetoe, Administrative Assistant
stephanie.vittetoe@ankenyschools.org  Ext. 57225

Dr. Jill Urich, Director of Orbis
jill.urich@ankenyschools.org  Ext. 51240

Orbis Main Number 515-963-7455
ACSD Main Number 515-965-9604

August 4, 2020

Hybrid Learning Model

The final Hybrid Learning model schedule for the 2020-2021 school year has been selected. See the attached schedule, which is the Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays.
The survey results were:

Model 1 (Alternating Days): 35.15%
Model 2 (Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays): 64.85%

Hybrid Learning Model

The final results of the survey were:

  • Model 1 (Alternating Days): 35.15%
  • Model 2 (Set 2-Day Schedule with Alternating Wednesdays): 64.85%