FAQs

📘 ExCEL Program – Frequently Asked Questions

📆 What Is the Attendance Policy?

You can review the full Attendance Policy [here]. We recommend bookmarking this page as well.

🧑‍🏫 What Are the Monitor Teacher Expectations?

Teacher monitors are expected to:

• Communicate regularly with students.

• Post office hours and be available during those times.

• Respond to messages and feedback requests within 24 business hours.

• Grade and return assignments on time:

  • Quizzes/Exams: within 48 business hours

  • Projects, Labs, Writing & Speaking Assignments: within 72 business hours

• Provide additional learning resources as needed.
  
  

📬 How Do I Contact My Monitor Teacher?

• Log into Genius, select Course Information, then click on your monitor teacher’s email icon.

• Or, email them directly from within your course.

🏅 Can I Participate in Sports and Activities If I'm an ExCEL Student?

Yes! ExCEL students are encouraged to stay involved in sports, clubs, and events at their home school.  ExCEL students must meet all District eligibility requirements. 

🧾 What Is the Academic Integrity Policy?

Review the full Academic Integrity Policy [here]. Be sure to bookmark it for easy reference.

🚫 Can a Friend or Family Member Do My Work For Me?

No. All assignments must be completed and submitted by you.
You're welcome to get help studying, but the actual work must be your own.

🤖 Can I Use AI?

Review the full Academic Integrity Policy [here]. Be sure to bookmark it for easy reference.

AI tools can support your learning but cannot be used to do your work for you.

❌ Unacceptable Use:

• Using AI to fully complete and submit assignments as your own.

✅ Acceptable Uses:

• Ask to find materials to complete a project

• Ask to explain a concept in an easier way

• Ask to correct grammatical errors in an original piece of writing

If a monitor teacher suspects that a student is asking AI to complete assignments, the teacher will reach out to the student to initiate a conversation and allow the opportunity to redo the assignment. Should the misuse of AI continue, administration will become involved and appropriate consequences will be determined.

💻 What Do I Do If I Have Tech Issues?

Visit our [Computer Help Section] for troubleshooting tips, login help, and technical support.

🏫 What If I Want to Return to In-Person Learning?

If you think in-person learning may work better for you, reach out to your school counselor to begin the conversation.
This process can take time—don’t wait to ask!