What is FIVE 2020-2021?
School District Five’s Flexible Innovative Virtual Education (FIVE) is a new virtual program for Kindergarten through 12th grade students, providing a comprehensive online educational program where they receive rigorous academic instruction and social/emotional guidance provided by our own School District Five educators. This option will include live classroom instruction with School District Five teachers, along with independent work and activities for students.
Requirements for
FIVE students
FIVE students
- Currently enrolled or eligible for enrollment in a District 5 School
- Attend live virtual classes on a daily basis. Attendance will be recorded following state regulations
- Students in grades 6-12 must commit to participating in FIVE for at least the entire first semester (February 2, 2021) of the 2020-21 school year
- Students in K-5 must commit to participating in FIVE for at least the first quarter (November 11, 2020) of the 2020-21 school year
- Report in person on occasion for identified assessments throughout the year
- Embrace the culture and experience of learning in a virtual environment
Family Expectations for FIVE students
In conjunction with their teachers, the parent/guardian must support their child through the virtual learning process by monitoring their engagement of instruction and their completion of assignments and assessments.
Ensure that their child is present each day and if absent, ensure their child completes all make-up assignments
Confirm a home work environment for their child so they can successfully learn virtually
Maintain open communication with teachers and staff
Additional Information for FIVE students
Students enrolled in FIVE will be able to participate in after school extracurricular activities (such as Athletics, Clubs, etc.) at their home school. Transportation arrangements to participate in after-school extracurricular activities is the responsibility of the family/student.
Students accepted into a Magnet Program or School of Choice will not lose their “seat” in that program or school by selecting participation in FIVE.
4K will not be offered in FIVE
All FIVE students will be issued a device for virtual learning.