Below are the official Virtual Learning Day schedules by grade level and school.
Live instruction begins at 9:00 AM. Attendance is taken during each class session.
7:45–9:00 AM
Optional Student Tech Check
(No live instruction)
9:00–11:30 AM
Live Instruction: Core Subjects
(ELA, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies)
11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Live Related Arts
(Art, Music, PE, STEM)
12:15–2:00 PM
Teacher Lunch & Preparation
(No live sessions)
2:00–3:15 PM
Individual Check-Ins & Student Work Time - Students may use this time to complete assignments. If a student is required to attend a conference or additional support session, the teacher will contact the student directly with instructions.
*Specific subject focus and timing within each block will be shared by your child’s classroom teacher.
Students will attend each class period during shortened time blocks. Attendance will be taken during each class period.
7:45–9:00 AM - Optional Student Tech Check (No live instruction)
9:00–9:25 AM - Period 1
9:30–9:55 AM - Period 2
10:00–10:25 AM - Period 3
10:30–10:55 AM - Period 4
11:00–11:25 AM - Period 5
11:30–11:55 AM - Period 6
12:00–12:25 PM - Period 7
12:25–2:10 PM - No Live Classes for Students (Lunch, Teacher Prep Time)
2:10–3:15 PM - Individual Conferencing / Office Hours - Students may use this time to complete assignments. If a student is required to attend a conference or additional support session, the teacher will contact the student directly with instructions.
Students will attend each class period during shortened time blocks. Attendance will be taken during each class period.
7:45–9:00 AM - Optional Student Tech Check (No live instruction)
9:00–9:20 AM - Period 1
9:25–9:45 AM - Period 2
9:50–10:10 AM - Period 3
10:15–10:35 AM - Period 4
10:40–11:00 AM - Period 5
11:05–11:25 AM - Period 6
11:30–11:55 PM - Period 7
12:00–12:20 PM - Period 8
12:25–2:10 PM - No Live Classes for Students (Lunch, Teacher Prep Time)
2:10–3:15 PM - Individual Conferencing / Office Hours - Students may use this time to complete assignments. If a student is required to attend a conference or additional support session, the teacher will contact the student directly with instructions.
Students attend all scheduled block classes. Students must attend resource class periods as well. Students must attend each class according to the schedule of the school where the course is assigned. Attendance will be taken during each class period.
7:45–9:00 AM - Optional Student Tech Check (No live instruction)
9:00–9:45 AM - Block Period 1
9:50–10:35 AM - Block Period 2
10:40–11:25 AM - Block Period 3
11:30 AM–12:15 PM - Block Period 4
12:15–2:10 PM - No Live Classes for Students (Lunch, Teacher Prep Time)
2:10–3:15 PM - Individual Conferencing / Office Hours - Students may use this time to complete assignments. If a student is required to attend a conference or additional support session, the teacher will contact the student directly with instructions.
Some students attend both McDowell Education Center and a high school (Columbus East, Columbus North, or CSA New Tech).
Students with split schedules should:
Follow the schedule for each course based on the school offering the class.
Refer to their teachers’ Canvas pages for exact Google Meet links and timing.
Contact their cohort office or teacher of record if they are unsure which schedule applies.
If adjustments are needed due to overlapping times, teachers and school staff will coordinate directly with students and families.
Students attend all scheduled block classes during shortened live sessions. Students must attend resource class periods as well. Attendance will be taken during each class period.
7:45–9:00 AM - Optional Student Tech Check (No live instruction)
9:00–9:28 AM - Period 1
9:33–10:01 AM - Period 2
10:06–10:35 AM - Period 3
10:40–11:08 AM - Period 4
11:13–11:41 AM - Period 5
11:46 AM–12:15 PM - Period 6
12:15–2:10 PM - No Live Classes for Students (Lunch, Teacher Prep Time)
2:10–3:15 PM - Individual Conferencing / Office Hours - Students may use this time to complete assignments. If a student is required to attend a conference or additional support session, the teacher will contact the student directly with instructions.
Some students attend both McDowell Education Center and a high school (Columbus East, Columbus North, or CSA New Tech).
Students with split schedules should:
Follow the schedule for each course based on the school offering the class.
Refer to their teachers’ Canvas pages for exact Google Meet links and timing.
Contact their cohort office or teacher of record if they are unsure which schedule applies.
If adjustments are needed due to overlapping times, teachers and school staff will coordinate directly with students and families.
Students are expected to log in to each scheduled class session and participate in learning activities.
If a student experiences technical difficulties, families should contact the school as soon as possible.
All attendance expectations honor individual student plans (IEPs, ILPs, and 504 plans).
Students may use the 7:45–9:00 AM Optional Tech Check window to log in, confirm access to Canvas, and test Google Meet links before live instruction begins.
If technical issues occur, families should contact the Tech Support Hotline or notify the teacher if possible.
Contact the Tech Hotline by calling 812-418-0252. You may be asked to leave a voicemail with a description of the tech issue, so that our team may investigate the problem and call back with a solution in a timely manner.
Teachers may assign additional independent work to be completed during the Virtual Learning Day as communicated in Canvas.