Virtual Learning Key Points

VIRTUAL LEARNING FRENSHIP ISD 2020

Things to Know: • Virtual Learning will be available for Prekindergarten- grade 12 • Course Content will be online • Technology and Hotspots will be provided, if needed • Parents will be asked to make a commitment for at least one full six-week grading period • Special circumstances that affect a family will be considered on a case-by-case basis by campus administration

Things to Know: • Not all courses will effectively translate to a virtual learning environment. FISD staff will work with students to find suitable replacement courses.

• Currently FISD is limiting participation in school sponsored activities or extra-curricular activities to students who select Face-to-Face learning.

• Specific expectations for student attendance and academic performance must be met.

Key aspects of Virtual Learning Model include: • Students will be expected to follow the full instructional day plan according to the campus bell schedule.

• Content learning and activities will be planned by the virtual classroom teacher to make sure each student receives their full instructional minutes.

• The Virtual Learning Model will have a separate instructional design but will use the same scope and sequence as face-to-face instruction.

• The Virtual Learning platform assignments will look different, but they will cover the same content and skills as on-campus instruction.

• Learning opportunities will be personalized to meet individual needs of students that receive specialized services.

Elementary Instruction (PreK-5) Elementary parents will need to support their younger learners as a learning coach. Students will engage in Schoology and receive instruction including, but not limited to: • Authentic student work/assignments with timely and relevant feedback for continued progress in learning of the standard • Hands-on activities which may need an extra pair of at “home” hands • Choice boards and playlists • Portfolio tasks and submitting assignments • Assessments • Video lessons • Group/partner projects • Virtual conferences • Student to teacher communication through the Schoology messaging features

Secondary Instruction (Grades 6-12) All students will receive computer-based instruction through Schoology and Apex.

Students will engage in Schoology and Apex and receive instruction including, but not limited to: • Authentic student work/assignments with timely and relevant feedback for continued progress in learning of the standard • Hands-on activities which may need an extra pair of at “home” hands • Submitting assignments • Assessments • Video lessons • Virtual conferences • Student to teacher communication through the Schoology messaging features

Attendance and Grading • Attendance will be taken daily and will be based on the daily progress monitoring and work submission.

• Grading-All Virtual learning courses will follow the FISD District Grading Guidelines.

• Virtual Learning courses that earn high school credit will count in GPA calculation or class rank.

Special Related Services • • • •

SPED supports will be provided as determined by ARD committee.

ESL supports will be provided.

Bilingual classes for elementary will be offered.

Teachers will have scheduled instructional interactions during the regular school day hours.

• Gifted and Talented services will be provided through a virtual GT teacher at the elementary level. Specific scheduling information will be provided to each student who qualifies for GT services. At the secondary level, students will access GT services through their GT core content courses in the Virtual School.

• Dyslexia Services will be offered virtually.

Possible Denial/Cancellation Frenship ISD MAY cancel virtual learning or deny a request to transition from face-to-face to virtual learning based on: • Poor attendance/participation in one or more classes • Poor academic performance in one or more classes • Student is at-risk of significant learning loss in one or more class Frenship shall provide notice to the student’s parents, provide opportunity to appeal for medical or other reasons, and hold a meeting (which can be virtual) if required by the appeal.

Questions • Information subject to change based on new guidelines from the governor, TEA and Local Authorities • Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at www.frenship.net • Contact your child’s campus to request more information