General Questions

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What will the Online Learning Program (OLP) option look like for my student?

Students enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP) will complete all courses online, independently, using the Edgenuity curriculum. Students will maintain enrollment at their 2022-2023 selected school and will follow the SDUHSD Academic Calendar and Grade Reporting - Add/Drop Policies for their school of enrollment.

• Students will experience weekly individual meetings, synchronous instruction, and *daily live interaction. 
• Students will complete work independently, via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous work time.
• Students are assigned a credentialed Online Learning Program (OLP) Teacher to provide weekly virtual synchronous instruction, academic tutoring, small group support, and office hours.
• Google Classroom and face-to-face interactions and/or meetings between parents, students, and teacher/counselor may be utilized for student support and weekly check-in opportunities.
• Students will be paced to complete courses in alignment with the SDUHSD Academic Calendar and Grade Reporting - Add/Drop Policies for their 2022-2023 selected school of enrollment. While work is done independently, this is not an acceleration program.

*Daily live interaction is a requirement for middle school students only.

What courses will my student take?

Student course selection will be discussed at the student intake meeting upon enrollment in the Online Learning Program (OLP).

For middle school students:

All students selecting enrollment in the Online Learning Program (OLP) will be enrolled in a full schedule of 6 classes. Students will be enrolled in core academic courses including English, math, science, social science, and physical education. Students will have the opportunity to select an elective course, based on offerings available within Edgenuity.  

• English and math levels will be reviewed during the student intake meeting.
• Sample Middle School Student Schedule

For high school students:

All students selecting enrollment in the Online Learning Program (OLP) will be enrolled in a full schedule of classes, based on the requirement for their 2022-2023 selected school of enrollment. Students will be enrolled in core academic courses and may have the opportunity to select an elective course, based on offerings available within Edgenuity.  

Student course schedules will be developed by reviewing the following:

• SDUHSD Graduation requirements
• *College eligibility requirements
• Courses available in Edgenuity
• Course levels 

*Edgenuity includes some courses that are UC approved.

What is “*live interaction”?

*Middle School Students Only

“Live interaction” means interaction between the student and school staff, and may include peers, provided for the purpose of maintaining school connectedness, including, but not limited to, wellness checks, progress monitoring, provision of services, and instruction. This interaction may take place online, by phone, or in person.

What is “synchronous” instruction?

“Synchronous instruction” means classroom-style instruction, or designated small-group or one-on-one instruction delivered in person or in the form of virtual or telephonic communications, involving live two-way communication between the teacher and student.

How will educational progress be determined in my student’s courses?

Satisfactory educational progress shall be determined based on all of the following indicators:

• A student’s achievement and engagement performance in the Online Learning Program (OLP).
• The completion of assignments, assessments, or other indicators that demonstrate performance.
• Learning required concepts, as determined by the teacher.
• Progress towards successfully completing the course of study, as determined by the teacher.

How is attendance taken?

Attendance for the Online Learning Program (OLP) is calculated by the amount of work completed each week, based on the work assigned. The time is assessed and verified by the teacher. Attendance is done weekly.

How much time will my student need to work in the Online Learning Program (OLP)?

Students enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP) are required to meet all attendance requirements. Students must work a minimum of 4 hours each day to meet these requirements (240 minutes per day), however, many courses will require work time above and beyond the minimum.

What happens if my student misses work time?

There are no excused absences in the Online Learning Program (OLP). Students must attend their weekly appointments on time, with 100% of their assignments completed.

Student attendance is based on work completion and submission by the assigned due date. If a student misses their assigned weekly meeting and/or attends with incomplete work (less than 100% completed), absences will be assigned to the student based on the amount of work completed and submitted (equivalent to 5 school days for a missed meeting).

• 1st Absence: Attendance Letter 1 = call and letter to parent/guardian
• 2nd Absence: Attendance Letter 2 = call and letter to parent/guardian, meeting with the Online Learning Program (OLP) Counselor
• 3rd Absence: Attendance Letter 3 = mandatory meeting with the LOP Counselor and site administrator to discuss appropriate learning setting placement

Tiered re-engagement strategies will be utilized to support positive student attendance.

What are tiered re-engagement strategies?

Tiered re-engagement strategies are established for use district-wide and may include:

• Verification of current contact information for each student.
• Notification to parent/guardian within one school day of their student’s absence/lack of participation.
• A plan for outreach to determine pupil needs, including connection with health and social services as necessary.
• A clear standard for requiring a pupil-parent-educator conference to review a written agreement and reconsider the Online Learning Program’s (OLP’s) impact on the student’s achievement and well-being.

• A plan to transition students back to in-person learning when student progress is not being demonstrated in the Online Learning Program (OLP).

• Confirm or provide access to connectivity and devices to participate and complete assignments.

How can I monitor my student’s attendance in the Online Learning Program (OLP)?

• Attendance is taken weekly and can be monitored on the Aeries Parent/Student Portal.
• Parents/guardians will receive an email within 24 hours of their student missing a scheduled meeting  

Where can I see my student’s grades if they are enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP)?

Student grades and academic progress can be monitored in Edgenuity and in Aeries. Grading periods and D/F notifications will be consistent with the SDUHSD Academic Calendar and Grade Reporting - Add/Drop Policies for the student’s 2022-2023 selected school of enrollment

Will there be in-person learning opportunities?

Students may have opportunities for face-to-face interactions when possible (i.e.small group intervention, in-person tutoring, or other support opportunities).

Additionally, face-to-face interactions and/or meetings between parents, students, and teacher/counselor may be required for student support and weekly check-in opportunities.

Can my student accelerate coursework while enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP)?

No; all courses are paced with the SDUHSD Academic Calendar and Grade Reporting - Add/Drop Policies.

My student receives support from an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Are they eligible to participate in the Online Learning Program (OLP)?

Students receiving support from an IEP may participate in the Online Learning Program (OLP) as long as their IEP indicates the Online Learning Program (OLP) as an appropriate FAPE option for the student (i.e. the team agrees that the student can receive educational benefits from the Online Learning Program (OLP)). If you are interested in the Online Learning Program (OLP) for your student on an IEP, please proceed with enrollment through the designated form (see Enrollment Questions) and your student’s IEP team will reach out to schedule an IEP meeting accordingly.

My student has an active 504 plan. Are they eligible to participate in the Online Learning Program (OLP)?

Yes; students with an active 504 are eligible to participate in the Online Learning Program (OLP). The student’s 504 plan will be discussed at the student success intake meeting upon enrolment in the Online Learning Program (OLP).

Can my student participate in school clubs and athletics at their school site of enrollment?

Yes; students enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP) may participate in school clubs and athletics, should they meet academic and behavior requirements.

Will my 8th or 12th-grade student be eligible to promote or graduate from their 22-23 school of enrollment?

Yes; eligible 8th & 12th-grade students enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP) may participate in promotion or graduate from their 22-23 school of enrollment. Eligible graduating 12th-grade students will receive an SDUHSD diploma. Additionally, eligible 8th & 12th-grade students enrolled in the Online Learning Program (OLP) may participate in all end-of-year or senior activities.

Enrollment Questions

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How do I enroll a student in the Online Learning Program (OLP) for the 2022-2023 school year?

1. Parents/guardians will complete the SDUHSD Online Learning Program (OLP) Enrollment Form 2022-2023.
2. Upon submitting the Online Learning Program (OLP) enrollment request, parents/guardians and students must access and review the SDUHSD Online Learning Program (OLP) Orientation 2022-2023 from the SDUHSD Online Learning Program (OLP) website.
3. The Online Learning Program (OLP) Counselor will contact the parent/guardian or adult student prior to the start of each semester, to schedule a student success conference for enrollment and to discuss course selection and any parent/guardian/students questions.
4. A written learning agreement is signed by the parent/guardian and student to officially enroll the student in the Online Learning Program (OLP).

When can a student enroll in the Online Learning Program (OLP)

Students are encouraged to enroll in the Online Learning Program (OLP) before the beginning of the school year, or before the start of the 2nd semester.

Current SDUHSD students may enroll in the OLP anytime during a semester/quarter until the end of the Add/Drop window for their Home School, should space in the program be available.

Students new to SDUHSD may enroll in the OLP upon enrollment in the district, should space in the program be available.

What is a written learning agreement?

A written learning agreement includes:

• The manner, time, frequency, and place for submitting a student’s assignments and academic progress reports, and communicating with the parent/guardian on academic progress.
• The objectives and methods of study for the student’s work and methods used for evaluation of assignment/work.
• The confirmation or provision of broadband connectivity and/or devices.
• A statement regarding the maximum length of time between assignments and deadlines, the level of satisfactory educational progress, and the number of missed assignments before an evaluation of whether the student should continue in the Online Learning Program (OLP).
• A statement detailing the academic and other supports necessary to address the needs of students who are not performing at grade level, are English learners, have exceptional needs, are experiencing homelessness, or require mental health support.

What if my student wants to return to in-person learning during the term?

Parents/guardians and students will be asked to select Online Learning Program (OLP) enrollment for one of the following timeframes:

• Fall 2022
• Spring 2023
• 2022-2023 school year

Students may choose to transition back to in-person learning at the semester. A parent/guardian and student conference may be held to discuss student success and appropriate placement, based on Online Learning Program (OLP) attendance, academic, and/or social-emotional concerns.