Learning Options

Sand Springs Public Schools has several learning options for families:

• • • Traditional – A traditional learning, or Brick and Mortar, environment places students on-site and learning through traditional methods. While technology may be utilized within classrooms, the methods of teaching are in person.

    • Virtual Learning – Virtual learning is when a student receives the majority of instruction away from the brick and mortar school. This would include students who take all courses (full-time virtual) away from brick and mortar buildings via the Sand Springs Virtual Academy. These courses are offered through online virtual learning management systems (Edgenuity, Calvert, Study Island, Exact Path, IXL) provided by the district.

    • Blended learning – Blended learning includes some virtual instruction delivered by the Sand Springs Virtual Academy as well as onsite placement for some specific coursework which includes traditional instruction at a brick and mortar site.

    • Distance Learning – Distance learning is used for short-term placements away from traditional learning or may be used in the event of a school-wide or district-wide closure. Coursework could include virtual online instruction by the classroom teacher, as well as the use of packets. A full explanation of Distance Learning is outlined on page 14 of this document.