This option is designed for families who do not feel it is in the best interest of their child's health to return to the school building. To ensure that the Online Academy is commensurate with traditional learning, please know that the level of expectation and accountability will resemble that of the traditional classroom. Our goal is to provide equitable instruction to students at home and in school.

Expectations for the Online Academy

• Students will be enrolled in the Online Academy for the entire quarter or semester.

• Use of a reliable device, like Chromebook, laptop or desktop computer. Cell phones will not allow students to complete the level of work needed for this learning choice.

• Ensure your child has a reliable WiFi connection in order to attend live sessions, stream videos and submit assignments EACH day.

• As an alternative, jump drives will not be issued freely. Those wishing to work from jump drives must submit a Google form, available on the HCPS Online Learning Resources Site. The distribution of jump drives must be district approved, and will be provided out of medical necessity ONLY, or for those with extenuating circumstances.

• Daily attendance and participation in online classes and assignments following a set schedule, as well as attendance in multiple live Google Meets with teachers DAILY for instruction and check-ins.

• Provide consistent communication and feedback between teacher, student, and parents.

• For elementary families: Prepare for all subjects to now be taught and assigned each day. Your student's workload each day may increase.

• For elementary families: There is a possibility that your child's current teacher assignment may change. Depending upon in-person enrollment numbers, some teacher assignments may change. Your child may or may not have the same teacher after Fall Break that he or she had at the beginning of the school year.

• All students enrolled in the Online Academy MUST adhere to the above expectations. Those not meeting expectations may be asked to return to in-person instruction. Attendance and participation, as well as assignment completion and due dates, will be closely followed.