• Students will use the K12 course content which combines a blend of online and offline learning experiences that includes interactive lessons, videos, audio recordings, textbooks, and hands-on materials (K-5).

• Students and families will be supported by a Hazel Park School District teacher. Hazel Park teachers will be supporting this learning option through a joint learning partnership between the student, family and the teacher. Parents/guardians will be the main learning coaches.

• Grades K - 5 course content includes workbooks and materials for hands-on exploration and authentic learning experiences.

• Grade 6-8 have access to digital materials. Course content is aligned to Michigan Academic Standards.

• Course content includes ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and special subject courses/electives (Art, PE, Music).

• Daily learning is a blend of grade-appropriate online and offline lessons that combine structure with built-in flexibility.

• Teachers will periodically connect with students and families through an embedded video-based tool as well as other modes of communication.

• The course content can be customized by the mentor teacher to meet the needs of the student.

• Provides an opportunity for 9th-12th grade students from any county in Michigan to enroll, learn and earn a Hazel Park High School diploma from home.

• Over 60 course options for students (core & elective classes.)

• College and career ready curriculum.

• Certified lead teacher(s) to help students progress through courses.

• Complete online and offline lesson requirements on a daily basis

• Attend and participate appropriately in required Class Connect sessions

• Submits work samples on time. Student may be asked to periodically submit works samples.Teachers will communicated how students will submit work.

• Participates in ALL state and district assessments

• Reads and responds to email and/or messages from the teacher (grades 6-8)

• Communicate with the teacher regarding questions or concerns (Grades 6-8) phone, email, in platform messaging, Class Connect

• Be committed to completing six (6) course(s) each semester

• Schedule time each day to work on course(s)

• Follow all other expectations as specified by HP district, HPHS, the mentor teacher, and online teacher(s)

• Agree and adhere to the “Distance Learning Contract”

• Participate in a minimum of 1-2 weekly two-way communications with the assigned mentor teacher

• It is important that students are engaged with the instructor

Parents/guardians are the primary learning coach for their child. You will support progress through the daily online and offline lessons.

• K-2 Parent Involvement

• 3-5 Parent Involvement

• 6-8 Parent Involvement

Parent/Guardian Commitment:

A parent/guardian is expected to monitor and support the student in their studies by doing the following:

• Agrees to be accessible to mentor teacher to discuss student progress

• Parents are expected to set up and maintain a daily work schedule for the student(s)

• Promote good attendance, work completion and time management of their student(s)

• Support the expectations of the Distance Learning Contract and Code of Conduct

• Ensure that the student is communicating appropriately and timely with online teacher(s)

• Establishing a daily routine for signing on and completing online and offline assignments and activities is an essential component of a successful online experience in grades K-5.

• Students and families will have the flexibility to develop an in-home daily schedule. However, the teacher will be scheduling Class Connect, video-based sessions that will require the coordination of schedule between home and school.

• Teachers will be in contact with students and family’s to provide guidance on the daily learning routine and schedule Class Connect sessions. The following schedule shows a suggested daily routine: Sample Daily Schedule

• It is expected that the student will spend, on average, 5 hours per class, per week, on coursework. Therefore, students would complete a minimum of 30 hours of schoolwork per week.

• Students should also plan on weekly two-way communication with the assigned mentor. This is a mandatory component of the Viking Virtual Academy program.