• Attendance is defined as continuous active engagement with the learning process and making continuous progress in each course in which a student is enrolled. Teachers will monitor student progress throughout each week. Students may be marked absent when they do not attend virtual meetings, are significantly behind in coursework or have not logged into the program.

• If your student is unable to complete work on any given day of the week due to illness or other reasons, please email the teacher or chad.snideer@isd701.org to report the reason so attendance can be documented appropriately. 

• Our online students have flexibility with their schedule. This means your family also has flexibility. Students are able to do their work any day of the week including evenings and weekends.

• Learning is self-paced, so students can work ahead and/or request support to ensure their understanding. All of the instruction is aligned with MN Academic Standards and is delivered by a licensed teacher. The instruction is developmentally appropriate and provides a variety of learning pathways for students. There are instructional videos, demonstrations, guided practice, outside field experiences, and tutorials. Materials will be available for all online students upon request. 

Secondary students should be working an average of 5 hours per week per course. 

Students need to stay on track for each class during a given week. Pacing is identified in the student’s classes and what work should be completed each day. Because this is a self-paced program, some variance can occur. If any variation from the daily pacing needs to occur, a staff member needs to be informed and an appropriate plan to finish the courses by the end marking period will be made.

Because learning is self-paced, a typical day for every Bluejacket Virtual School student will vary. Students are encouraged to complete learning during regular school hours as that is when staff is most available to help with remediation, reviewing work, providing feedback, and unlocking assessments but, students are welcome to complete work on any schedule that works best for them and their family. 

Note - Attendance requirements need to be met weekly. Athletic/Activities eligibility requirements must be met to participate.  

• Licensed Hibbing teachers in each content area are available to support your student in their courses. While the district provides the curriculum through Schoology and Powerschool, Hibbing teachers provide the support and will be responsible for reviewing your student’s work and providing feedback.

Hibbing Teachers are available during the school day according to their schedule to work with your child. Scheduled zoom meetings, in person meetings, in program feedback, and other supports are available as requested. Staff is available to help with all aspects of online learning. From technical support, counselors and social workers, to academic support from teachers all areas will be covered.

Aside from the learning supports your child will receive online, their Hibbing High School teacher will provide coaching and support based on regular progress monitoring. Based on the progress monitoring that occurs, your child's teacher will identify resources and supports to best support your child's learning. Students who enroll in Bluejacket Virtual School will also have full access to our school's counselors and social workers. BVS students have full access to use the building and all of the resources available to all Hibbing High School students. 

Yes, each BVS student  will be provided with a district-issued iPad. Students working from home must have their own internet connection able to stream videos and be able to maintain Zoom calls. If needed, there will be a space available within the school where students will have access to wifi and free internet access. 

**Hotspots will not be provided for students to use at home. Students who do not have WiFi at home may come to the school and work in online-dedicated spaces.

Yes! To ensure a smooth transition for your child and to provide time for your child’s in-person classroom teacher to identify your child’s needs, transition between online to in-person learning will be available at the end of each semester. Class sizes and school schedules are impacted by these transitions. If there are extenuating circumstances, the school’s principals will meet with your child and you before transitioning to in-person learning.

Yes! To ensure a smooth transition for your child and to provide time for your child’s instructor, students wishing to transition back to traditional in-person learning will have to do so at designated grading periods (Quarters/Semesters). 

As a student in Bluejacket Virtual School, your child is a member of Hibbing High School. We encourage students and families to explore the activities and athletic programs that may be available. 

One of the commitments that Hibbing High School has to families is to provide support for students and families who attend Bluejacket Virtual School. We are committed to ensuring exceptional results for your child and want to be certain the quality of instruction online and the coaching provided from Hibbing teachers meets your child’s needs.  To learn more about Powerschool and/or Schoology, please make sure to attend the in-person meeting at the beginning of the semester. 

Absolutely.  Hibbing High School is committed to partnering with students and families to ensure the online learning experience results in student engagement and learning. With standards-aligned learning, Hibbing Teachers feedback, intelligent design, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences, Bluejacket Virtual School will support your child’s needs.  On top of that, you will have access to caring, responsive Hibbing teachers.

A case manager will work with your child and you to guide how you access the instructional materials and resources your child needs. More guidance will be provided in conjunction with your child’s IEP meetings. Some services may need to be provided in person.

Click here to see the many course offerings for students in grades 9-12 in the Hibbing High School. Not all courses are currently being offered online, but a list will be generated as more courses become available!