The Code of Virginia’s policy on educational attendance (§22.1-254) applies for online learning and compulsory school attendance is required by law. Virtual Academy, attendance means:
Completing all online assignments for each course of study within the due dates
Participating in required synchronous learning opportunities made available by your instruction provider
Submitting assignments appropriately through the Learning Management System within the due dates
Reaching out to teachers as necessary regarding questions or concerns with class expectations
Maintaining grade expectations
Imagine Learning may set forth additional attendance expectations.
If a student is not meeting expectations, he or she may be asked to return in person.
Pacing and Engagement:
While one benefit of virtual learning is the flexibility that it affords students to work from home, daily attendance is expected. The expectation is that students are actively working in virtual courses for 60-90 minutes per course per day in order to stay on pace and complete work on time. Attendance is tracked in the virtual program through “pacing” and active minutes.
Students are expected to stay ON PACE. If a student falls more than 10% behind pace, this indicates they are not participating enough to be successful.
Students are expected to work actively in their courses 60-90 minutes per day per course which would show 300-450 active minutes per course per week.
Students are expected to communicate with their virtual teachers both by responding to messages they receive from their teachers and sending messages to teachers when they have questions or need academic support.
Please note: Elementary students must participate in a 1 hour synchronous (live) learning session with their Reading/Language Arts teachers every day.
Session Details:
Grades 1, 3, 5: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grades K, 2, 4: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Each course has a specific pacing guide, which will be provided to students and parents. This guide outlines the expected progress students should be making throughout the course.
The Virtual Academy and FCPS will closely monitor students' academic performance, attendance, and engagement.
Families will be notified when a student falls significantly behind pacing.