14 Day Seat Time

Seat Time Policy

Another aspect of the FLVS commitment to student learning is the seat time policy for each segment of every course. To ensure adequate time for comprehension and mastery, students must work in the course segment consistently for a minimum 14 days starting from the date of first submission. Twenty-eight days of work is required, at minimum, for a two-segment course. Based on content, some courses have longer seat time policies. Consistent submission of assessments will ensure the student is engaged and learning.

English IV has a 14/28 day seat time requirement. If a student is taking both segments, Segment 1 work days begin from the first submission of an assignment. Segment 2 seat time begins from the first submission of an assignment AFTER the Segment 1 exams have been taken. Work submitted in Segment 2 prior to the completion of Segment 1 does NOT begin the 14 day count for Segment 2.  Segment 1 and Segment 2 may NOT be taken concurrently.

This policy provides students the opportunity to receive ongoing feedback and remediation while demonstrating their learning through several required checkpoints. DBAs (Discussion-Based Assessments) are limited to no more than one per day. The Instructional Leadership Team reserves the right to evaluate a student's gradebook to determine when the work habits show consistent progress, thus beginning the count towards the 14 day minimum, and may require a students to take a proctored exam in order to complete the class. All assignments must be completed and graded prior to taking the segment exam. Any open Academic Integrity tickets must also be resolved prior to taking the segment exam.

No exception is made to the 14/28 seat time.

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