FAQ

What is A+Campus?

A+Campus is a virtual learning option in Acadia Parish School District. A+Campus is fully accredited and offers courses tailored to fit each student's needs. With flexible scheduling options, a variety of class choices, and in-person teacher support, A+Campus ensures that Acadia Parish students can create a school experience that fits their needs and prepares them for post-secondary college and career options. 

A+Campus is a virtual learning facility that grants students in grades 3-12 an opportunity to work in a flexible and engaging virtual learning environment. Students in grades 9-12 are able to earn Carnegie units to be applied towards graduation. Students follow a standards-based curriculum that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any location with internet access. Courses are also easily accessible via tablet, computers, and smartphones using Wi-Fi and mobile cellular technologies. All students enrolled will be given access to an Acadia Parish Chromebook free of charge to access coursework from anywhere there is WiFi access. We understand there are some challenges with connectivity, and we can assist to provide increased connectivity for students. Finally, any educational program whether traditional or virtual will require parental support and oversight. 

To complement virtual instruction, A+campus provides comprehensive support to students by retaining highly qualified teachers and dedicated Online Coaches who maintain ongoing communication with students through face-to-face contact, captured electronic communication, and phone calls. 

Is A+campus available for students in grades K-2?

At this time a K-2 virtual experience is not available. 

Is A+Campus a good fit for my student?

A+Campus recommends that parents/guardians consider each student’s specific needs, challenges and goals before enrolling in the program. While  A+Campus is open to students of grades 3-12, younger children (grades 3-5) tend to require strong and consistent adult involvement in their home learning. For older students (grades 6-12), the ability to be self-motivated and manage time and schoolwork is very important.

When will A+campus registration and courses be available?

Students registered in grades 3-12 at any Acadia Parish Public School for the 2024-2025 school year should complete the A+Campus application form before July 19, 2024. The application can be found on the A+Campus website. 

Students in grades 3-12 transferring from home-study, private or any out of parish school should register at their zoned school, and then complete the A+Campus application. Applications and all requested documentation will be reviewed by the Acadia Parish Schools Admissions Committee to determine approved enrollment in the program.

After the application deadline, any student wishing to enroll in A+Campus must complete a virtual application.. Student applications received after the deadline will only be reviewed if they are new to the district, have documented health concerns (occuring after the due date), or have a documented extenuating circumstance. Once the student is accepted into the Virtual Learning Program, he/she will remain a student of the school where he/she is zoned to attend.

Students & Parents must complete the orientation process with A+Campus before being officially enrolled in the program. A student’s official start date will be based on completion of the orientation process. Any student awaiting acceptance into the virtual program, must attend campus face to face. 

Will students have to commit to the full year if they start as an A+campus student? When/how can they transition back to school?

Students enrolled in A+Campus will be accepted on a provisional basis. During this time students/parents may decide to stay or transition back to traditional school. 

3-8 grade students will be asked to make a 9 week commitment to A+Campus following the provisional period. Students may transition to traditional school at the beginning of each 9 weeks. 

High school students who are enrolled full-time will be asked to make a full year commitment to A+Campus. This is due to the inability to schedule a 4x4 (which is similar to block scheduling) on the high school campus. 

Any student (grades 3-12) who transitions back to traditional school with failing grades will be ineligible to re enroll in A+Campus for a period of 12 months. 

Requests to change from virtual learning to in-person before the end of the commitment period will only be considered in extenuating circumstances that are approved by the Acadia Parish Schools Admissions Committee and the SBLC of the base school. In some instances, students may be required to complete Edgenuity coursework in a face to face setting. 

Where is A+campus?

A+campus is located at APEC, the Acadia Parish Educational Center at 2122 N. Parkerson Ave. in Crowley, LA. Other satellite locations will include local school campuses. 

How will courses be structured for grades 3-12?

Students enrolled in our grades 3-8 option will be assigned core and elective courses with quarterly goals to complete each 9 weeks. 

High school (grades 9-12) students may enroll in a maximum of 4 Carnegie Units per semester. After meeting with their counselor, full time virtual students will be assigned 4 courses based on School Building Level Committee recommendations and their diploma pathway. Virtual students may be enrolled in year long courses face to face at school combined with semester virtual courses. The number of courses students will take will depend on the School Building Level Committee recommendation and availability in the student’s school schedule. 

All coursework can be completed anywhere WiFi is available, with the exception of tests and exams. Students must report to A+campus or a base (zoned) satellite location to take assessments. Students must report to their base (zoned) school to complete all statewide assessments (LEAP 2025, ACT, etc.).

Failure to report for testing will result in removal from the A+Campus virtual program. 

How do we support Home Study Students? 

A+campus can provide your child with rigorous, district approved courses that are accessible at any time, from any location with an internet connection. Best of all, there are no books to buy and all A+campus courses are free. 

A+campus enables students in grades 9-12 to earn all Carnegie units in a flexible learning environment. Graduates earn a state approved high school diploma upon completion of the program and the opportunity to participate in their zoned school’s graduation ceremonies.  A+campus maintains full-time access to a counselor who will carefully guide your child through their virtual learning diploma track. 

Will A+campus students be able to take Honors classes? 

Students who wish to take courses with the honors distinction may do so, if offered and approved by their zone school.

Will A+campus students be able to participate in athletics?

Students who meet all LHSAA and their zoned school eligibility criteria will be allowed to participate in athletics.

If an A+campus student has been approved for an out of zone transfer, will they lose their spot?

No, students will remain enrolled at the school in which they registered at the time of enrollment in A+Campus. 

Will A+campus students have to wear uniforms when reporting for testing and/or other events on campus?

Any student who decides to test or participate in extracurricular activities at a school campus will need to do so in uniform or whatever dress code is deemed appropriate for the activity. 

Students reporting to the A+Campus location do not have to wear uniforms, but school appropriate dress is required.

Orientation Process

Students will only be officially enrolled in A+Campus once the orientation process is completed successfully. If the student is accepted, the parent and student must attend an in person orientation meeting. During the in person orientation the student will be given an official start date. 

More information is available in our A+Campus Handbook. Click here to view the handbook online.