Garfield Virtual Academy
Welcome...
The Garfield Virtual Academy is a new online option for James A. Garfield Students for the 2020 / 2021 school year. We are excited to offer two high-end curriculum systems that were hand picked by our JAG teaching staff to support our students in a remote environment. At Garfield, we know that the connections students make with their teachers and classmates throughout the school year is irreplaceable. To ensure our remote students never feel alone, we have on-boarded 15 Virtual Academy Specialists to make those connections with our students on a weekly basis. If you have any questions as we begin, or throughout the year, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at tbartz@jagschools.org during normal school hours. This is something new and might be different than what we are used to but G-Men are built to adapt. I look forward to working together and watching our students succeed in this new and exciting learning environment.
Virtually,
Tom
Virtual Academy AIR Program
When: May 17th - May 27th
8:00a - 1:00p
Where: Elementary PD Center
Who: Virtual Academy Students grades 7 - 12 who meet the following requirements as of May 12th:
Failing Multiple Classes
Less Than 50% Progress in Any One Course
The goal of the Virtual Academy has always been success for all of our online learners. In an effort to close some of the learning gaps that have developed over the semester, Virtual Academy Students that meet the requirements above will report to campus for a structured, socially distanced learning environment to finish the school year. Students required to attend the AIR Program will be notified on Wednesday, May 12th based on current course progress reports. Transportation to and from school, breakfast, and lunch will be provided for the students each day. For those students who do not wish to attend the AIR Program, be sure to catch up on any missing work and keep your grades up prior to the May 12th deadline.
Login Information
Jagschools.org Account
Access to your Jagschools.org Account is provided when students enroll in the district. This account will give you access to your Chromebook, Gmail, and Google Drive. If you lose access to your account please email Mr. Bartz and he can send you a reset link.
Lincoln Learning - Grades K - 5
Your student's login information will be sent to the primary parent email address we have on file once your student has been officially enrolled. You can expect the email to come from Lincoln Learning / Pulse. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your SPAM folder as well. If you haven't already done so, use the Parent Contact Information form to ensure we have your most up to date information. Second semester courses will go live on January 26th. If you lose access to your account throughout the semester your only option is to use Lincoln Learnings 'Forgot Password' option.
Edgenuity - Grades 6 - 12
Student login information will be emailed to the student's jagschools.org account once they are officially enrolled in the Academy. When you receive your information, you should be able to log in to the system and create your own password. All new students are required to watch the orientation video post login before beginning their coursework. Second semester classes will go live on January 26th. If you lose access to your account please email Mr. Bartz and he can send you a reset link.
mandatory spring ode assessments
The Ohio Department of Education requires all students, including those learning online, to take the spring state assessments. We have scheduled dates and times for the administration of these tests. The assessment will take place at school with only our online students. Most tests consist of 2 parts, a morning and an afternoon session (no morning session for 3rd grade tests). Students will need to wear a mask and will be socially distanced for the duration of the test. Students in grades 7 - 12 should bring a charged Chromebook with earbuds or headphones for the assessments. Students in grades 3 - 6 should bring headphones, a Chromebook will be provided on the day of testing. Calculators are permitted on some of the math tests. If a student does not have a calculator, the school will provide them one to use the day of the test.
Elementary School Dates / Times (Lunch Not Included)
April 15 Grade 3 English Language Arts Part 1 12:00 p to 2:00 p
April 16 Grade 3 English Language Arts Part 2 12:00 p to 2:00 p
April 22 Grade 3 Mathematics Part 1 12:00 p to 2:00 p
April 23 Grade 3 Mathematics Part 2 12:00 p to 2:00 p
Participation Survey 3rd Grade - Deadline April 5
Elementary School Dates / Times (Lunch Included - See Below)
April 12 Grades 4, 5, & 6 English Language Arts 9:30 a to 2:00 p
April 19 Grades 4, 5, & 6 Mathematics 9:30 a to 2:00 p
April 26 Grade 5 Science 9:30 a to 2:00 p
Student Participation and Lunch Request Grades 4 - 6 - Deadline April 5th
Middle School Dates / Times (Lunch Included - See Below)
April 7 Grades 7 and 8 English Language Arts 8:15 a to 1:00 p
April 14 Grade 8 Science 8:15 a to 12:30 p
April 21 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics 8:15 a to 12:30 p
Student Lunch Request Middle School - Deadline March 19th
High School Dates / Times (students may leave when they finish their exams)
April 8 English Language Arts 10 8:00 a Report to HS Room 111
April 13 Geometry 8:00 a MS Media Center
April 15 US History / Government 8:00 a MS Media Center
April 21 Algebra 1 / Biology 8:00 a MS Media Center
Student Lunch Request High School - Deadline March 26th
Location
All tests for grades K - 8 will take place in the PD Center at the Elementary School. Please drop your child off at door 10. We will temperature check your student prior to testing. At the pick-up time, you will pull up in front of the Elementary School and we will dismiss your student to your car. All tests for grades 9 - 12 will take place in the high school. Students should enter through the event entrance to have their temperature taken and then report to the HS Media Center.
Lunch
A lunch break will be taken each day of testing. Students may bring their own lunch or receive a free hot lunch from the school cafeteria. Please use the links above to indicate whether or not your child needs a school lunch. Lunch for High School students is optional.
Student / Parent Orientation
Grades K - 5
Student / Parent Orientation
Grades 6 - 12
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I find out more about the upcoming school year?
You have come to the right place! This web site will house all of the available information for the Garfield Virtual Academy. If you are looking for information regarding in person learning, please check the JAG Reopening Plan here.
Q2. What if my student does not like this type of education?
We understand change is tough on some students. Students must commit to at least 1 semester of Virtual Academy upon enrollment. If it does not work out, students will have the opportunity to rejoin in-person learning at the start of the second semester.
Q3. Does the Virtual Academy cost money?
No, Garfield Virtual Academy students are still full-time JAG Students so there are no extra 'tuition' costs.
Q4. Will my student have access to a Chromebook?
Yes, all Virtual Academy Students grades K - 12 will have the opportunity to check out a Chromebook from the school at no additional cost.
Q5. Will my student need Internet at home?
Yes, students MUST have reliable, high-speed, Internet at home as this is how the content is delivered. This is true of ALL online schools as well.
Q6. What can I do if I don't have a strong internet connection at home?
Families can check with their cellular provider to purchase hot spots (unlimited data recommended) or can also check them out from the local library.
Q7. Will students have JAG Teachers answering questions, providing feedback and grading?
Yes, each course will have a Virtual Academy Specialist assigned to them. Virtual Academy Specialists will all be JAG Teachers.
Q8. Will there be a Parent Orientation Meeting?
Yes, we will run two separate Parent Orientation Meetings on Thursday, September 3rd. Orientation for grades K - 5 will be from 4:00 - 5:00 pm and orientation for grades 6 - 12 will be held from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. You will receive a link to join the meeting virtually at the email address we have on file for your student in Final Forms.
Q9. When will Chromebook pick up be held?
Chromebook pick up for all Virtual Academy Students will be Friday, September 4th from 11:00 a - 12:00 p and 4:00 p - 5:00 p at the District Office. If you can not make it during those time slots, please email Mr. Bartz at tbartz@jagschools.org to set up an alternate time.
Q10. Who should I contact if my child needs their Google Account password reset?
Please contact Mr. Bartz if your child can not access their Google Account.
Q11. I can log in to Lincoln Learning but now I am receiving a message to enroll in courses. What do I do?
I believe we are seeing this error message because the classes are not set to start until Tuesday. I do not anticipate this being and issue but if we are still seeing this error message on Tuesday I will begin to troubleshoot.
Q12. I am not receiving information via email from the Virtual Academy. What should I do?
I have found that some of the email addresses in our system are out of date. If you haven't already done so, please fill out Parent Contact Information form for each student enrolled. This is the email address I will use for all Virtual Academy communications moving forward.
Q13. I am receiving the following error while trying to log in to Lincoln Learning
lls-prod-oh-pulse.auth.us-east-2.amazoncognito.com refused to connect."
I have seen this come up a few times throughout the week. Seems like there are two ways to get into the system and the link here has been much more stable.
Q14. My Lincoln Learning workbook does not match up with my online activities? What do I do?
According to Lincoln Learning Solutions, the workbook pages correspond solely to the PDFs in the student’s courses. The workbooks are not companions to the course, meaning the pages will not correspond to every page of every lesson- only to specific activity pages in specific lessons.
Lincoln Learning Solutions workbooks do not include a Table of Contents or page numbers, so the best way for a student to determine when the workbook is needed is by reviewing the Materials section under each activity. It will request students go to an Activity or Worksheet page.
Q15. If JAG in person students have a scheduled day off, how does that affect the online learners?
Online students follow the same schedule as our face to face learners. If we have the day off on campus, online learners will not be expected to log hours that day and the weekly requirement would be adjusted accordingly.
Q16. What should I do if I forgot my password?
Chromebook / Google Account -- Contact Mr. Bartz at tbartz@jagschools.org for a temporary password
Edgenuity - Contact Mr. Bartz at tbartz@jagschools.org for a reset message to be sent from Edgenuity to your jagschools.org account
Lincoln Learning - Use the following link and click Forgot Password for reset password to be sent to your parents email address on file -- https://pulse.llsapps.org/
About Me
Tom Bartz, Virtual Academy Coordinator
JAG Computer Science Instructor, 14 years
Varsity Boys' Golf Coach, 7 years
8th Grade Boys' Basketball Coach, 13 years
Garfield Education Association President, 2 years