Ignite Online
After careful review of our initial surveys and gathering your feedback after our question and answer session, the Jackson R-2 School District has been finalizing our instructional plans which will provide families an option for online learning called Ignite Online.
Ignite Online is available for COVID-19 related issues (medically fragile students, at-risk students or family members, or family preference to be part of the Jackson R-2 community but in a restricted environment) that would prevent a student from participating safely in on-campus learning. If you would like for your child to participate in Ignite Online rather than attend school face-to-face, please fill out this application. The application deadline has been extended and must be completed prior to Friday, August 7th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m..
Families who enroll in Ignite Online must be able to provide reliable internet access for their student(s) and commit for the duration of the first semester at a minimum. If you are unable to provide internet access for your student but feel that Ignite Online is necessary, please contact your child's building principal. You will need to submit a separate application for each of your students. If you wish for your child to attend on-campus classes you do not need to complete this application.
Ignite Online will be daily, high-quality instruction offered by specially trained Jackson R-2 Teachers. Students will be accepted through an application process and enrolled one semester at a time.
A reliable internet connection, not provided by the district, is required.
Students will be enrolled in online instruction for the duration of the first semester, at a minimum.
A school day will be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Therefore, students will be expected to engage in learning during these hours.
Student attendance will be recorded.
New standards will be taught.
High-quality instruction (whole class, small groups, and individual) will be provided or overseen by a Jackson R-2 teacher.
Various online training structures of synchronous (learning that is happening at the same time led by the teacher) and asynchronous learning (an assignment completed independently by the student) will be utilized throughout the instructional day.
A school day will be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. While students may work on assignments at other times, this will be the time that instructors are uploading assignments and scheduling virtual meetings. Therefore, students will be expected to be available and to engage in learning during these hours
Teachers will be available from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM for conferences or discussions.
Students will continue to participate in District and State assessments as needed.
Students taking courses online are subject to the same district policies, procedures, and rules applicable to students enrolled in traditional courses.
Students enrolled in online courses are expected to actively participate, meet assignment deadlines, and complete each course.
The district is not required to provide students access to or pay for courses beyond full-time enrollment.
Elementary only:
Students will likely need family support and some supervision while online.
Students will be given an academic screener and diagnostic assessment in person, on campus, in a safe environment to determine the individual literacy needs of the student.
New standards-based instruction will be provided by teachers.
If students do not meet these requirements, a conference with a school administrator is required, and the student may be reassigned to traditional on-campus instruction.
The application deadline has been extended and must be completed prior to Friday, August 7th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.