2021-2022 Perry County Virtual Academy FAQs

Virtual Academy students will follow the Perry County School Calendar. Please click HERE.

A continuous and consistent learning environment is best for student success. However, we understand that parents and students might have compelling reasons to seek a transition from one option to another, so we will provide opportunities to do so when available.  For the sake of continuity, once an option has started, transfers from one learning option to another would be best after the completion of a 6 week grading term or semester.  Unique circumstances will be handled on a case by case basis in partnership with the assigned school.

When you sign up for virtual learning through Perry County, you sign an agreement that states the student is financially responsible for any damaged or missing items but not limited to, chromebooks, chargers, USB, etc.

Students health and safety is and will always be the number one priority of the Perry County schools. In any serious situation, medical professionals should be consulted on how to approach school work. If a student is placed on quarantine, they may continue with virtual academy.

YES--you must be present in both Google Meets each day to receive attendance. Perry County Virtual Academy students will follow Kentucky State Law in regards to truancy--ex. 3 consecutive unexcused days is considered truant. For the virtual academy--this is considered 3 consecutive days of Google Meets missed.

All students attending the Perry County virtual academy will have access to many accommodations that naturally occur in the virtual setting. In addition, PC virtual academy may be able to provide additional accommodations per a student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan if the accommodation(s) is/are applicable to the online educational environment. Please note that some accommodations may not be possible to implement in the online educational setting.

Because the Perry County Virtual Academy is a public school choice, students must participate in all required state assessments. Students will be required to report to a school campus for State Assessments.

Core classes will be available under both options. The Perry County School District's online option will NOT have a selection of electives. School staff will customize a quality, individualized plan for each student.

Two-way, text-based communication for updates, instruction, and more. The Remind App is a free app for any smart device. Remind is a private platform to communicate with your assigned teacher but for any serious questions or matters, please email your assigned teacher using their Perry County email. Teachers will NOT accept Facebook or any other social media request.

Kindergarten and 1st grade will not be utilizing the Remind App--please use ClassDojo to communicate.

Teacher's emails can be found HERE.