1. Huntsville City Schools Online Learning
Veronica R. Haley
Non-Traditional Learning Coordinator
February 1, 2018

2. Why consider an online environment??
Flexible learning environment
Enhanced Course Selection
Personalized Learning
Homebound Services
Easy to transfer from another state or block schedule
Acceleration
Dual Enrollment

3. Grade Eligibility and NCAA
Grade Level:
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in Huntsville City Schools
Students must accept the Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement
An overall grade point average of 2.5 is required for grades 9-12 and an overall grade point average of 75 for grades 6-8; Superintendent recommendation
Students will provide their own transportation to the Virtual School.
NCAA
Approved courses for initial credit
Credit Recovery courses – not approved

4. Full Virtual Student
Students in grades 6 – 12 will have the opportunity to complete online coursework in a remote location; required face-to-face sessions
Online Courses
Optional Additional Experience
Required Attendance
All Courses
Internship
Required attendance - inadequate progress
Assistance as needed
Athletics
Local and state mandated tests(zoned school)
Online tests

5. Full Virtual School Schedule (Sample)
Time Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:30 – 8:45
IST
IST 
9:00 – 11:00
9-12
English/History
Math/Science
11:00 – 12:30
Lunch/IST
1:1
12:30 – 2:30
6-8
2:30 – 3:15
IST-Electives
3:15 – 5:00
Extended IST
*IST – Instructional Support Time

6. Flex Virtual Student Schedule (Sample)
Juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to complete morning or afternoon online courses Target Group: Juniors an Seniors
Traditional Courses
Online Courses (On or Off Campus)
A-Day
B-Day
1st Government
1st PreCal
2nd English 12
2nd Environmental Sci.
3rd Online
4th Online

7. Virtual School Communication
iRegister – February 22, 2018
Booth and Information Session
Home schools
Information will be provided during the registration process
Huntsville City Schools Website
Virtual School Snapshot
Enrollment Information
FAQ Information Sheet
Application
Policies & Procedures

8. Timeline
December 2017 – May 2018 Professional Development and Training
Non-Traditional Learning Coordinator
Lead Teachers/Facilitators
January 2018
Pilot Learning Management Software
February 2018
Promotion and Marketing
Continue Monitoring Pilot Group and Update
March 2018
Registration Window Opens
Application Review
May – June 2018
Teachers/Facilitators Orientation
June 2018
Virtual Summer School
(Grades 9-12)
July 2018 – Student/Parent Orientation
Fall 2018 –Virtual School Implementation
Grades 6-12

9. Voyager School: “Mission Beyond Tradition”