Ferndale Virtual Academy

Students in Ferndale Virtual Academy can be full-time online and off-site using the Edgenuity curriculum. The student's schedule is flexible with the ability to retrieve credits and/or move at an accelerated pace. The student will receive support from certificated teachers that work on-campus at Ferndale High School. 504 and IEP supports available as needed. Students will have a Written Student Learning Plan outlining classes and credits, involved in Monthly Progress Reviews, and weekly contact, all with the support of a certificated teacher.

Profile of a Ferndale Virtual Academy student:

• Diploma-seeking (30 credits)

• Self-motivation and self-direction

• Time-management skills

• Ability and willingness to learn independently

• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills

• Self-advocacy

Program Requirements/Expectations:

• Written Student Learning Plan created by a certificated teacher

• Monthly Progress Reviews assessed by a certificated teacher, communicated with student and guardian

• Intervention Plans created by certificated teacher, student, and/or guardian in order to help student get back on track

• Weekly contact initiated by student to teacher through a two-way, academic conversation

• Expectations of student to work 28 hours a week online