During Virtual Learning, students are expected to

• Log in and participate daily

• Plan on approximately 5-6 hours work per day

• Communicate with their assigned teacher as necessary

Students and families are encouraged to set a routine or schedule during Virtual Learning to help ensure successful completion of the course.

During Virtual Learning, students are still considered part of PHMS and PHHS. As such, the policies and information the PHMS Student Handbook and PHHS Student Handbook apply

Parents have a direct impact on the education their child receives, both in online learning or in a traditional setting. Parents serve as a coach and encourager for their students at any age and can support them through the learning process.

Parents and families are not meant to serve as the “homeschooler” during Virtual Learning. Instead, parents can offer support and positive encouragement to the learning and reinforce good habits for a successful virtual learning experience.

Parents are responsible for ensuring their student has access to Edmentum Courseware and are logging in and participating daily, just as parents are responsible for getting their child to school each day during in-person learning.

Parents are encouraged to set a schedule or routine for their child during Virtual Learning and create a designated space in the home that is conducive to the child learning.

Provide access to high-quality curriculum and instruction that enables participating children to meet Indiana Academic Standards for student achievement.

Provide parents and students reasonable access to staff (email, website, phone, PowerSchool Parent Portal)

Support students with academic help as they work through courses in Edmentum Courseware platform.