UCPS Virtual Academy July 2020

UCPS Virtual Academy Application Period - July 20 - 26

For families who prefer not to send their child to the school building in the fall, UCPS is offering a full-time virtual option for students in grades 2-12.
Instruction will be by provided a teacher at your assigned school or a school in your cluster.
Students in the Virtual Academy will have flexibility to work at their own pace and schedule over the course of the day.
Daily schedules will consist of both live and recorded instructional sessions.
Social and emotional wellness support will be provided.
UCPS will provide a Chromebook for students in grades 2-12 for instruction.

Students will remain enrolled at their current school.
Special Education services and support will be provided by qualified teachers and related service providers.
Students will continue to receive services through their assigned school. These services include, but are not limited to EC, ESL, AIG, Intervention and 504 plans.
Students will be permitted to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including athletics at their assigned school.
Note: Courses delivered through the Virtual Academy are not NCAA Clearinghouse approved at this time; therefore, these courses would not count toward collegiate eligibility for potential college athletes. For more information about NCAA eligibility, contact your high school counselor.

Students will experience the UCPS instructional program through an online format.
Instruction will be standards-aligned and focused on ensuring student mastery.
Students will have flexibility to work at their own pace and schedule over the course of the day.
Learning opportunities will include both live and on-demand instructional sessions.
Students will be assigned to a teacher from their school or in their cluster/region.
Attendance will be captured through PowerSchool each day.

Grading structures will be consistent with in-person and blended instruction models.
Any specialized services (Special Education, 504 plans, ESL and Intervention) will be implemented by staff at the student's current school to provide continuity of service from the previous school year.
Teachers will collaborate with other staff members to align instructional practices and expectations.
Students who choose the Virtual Academy may need to adjust special/elective schedule choices. It will not be feasible to offer all elective programs in a fully online environment.
Students will access course materials through Canvas. Print materials will not be available for students enrolled in the Virtual Academy.
Students will have access to media services and technology assistance through the Student Help Desk.

Applications will be accepted via Scribbles, the UCPS portal for enrollment and transfers.
To access Scribbles, visit https://ucpsncc.scriborder.com/ or visit the UCPS website and click on I Want To -- Apply for UCPS Virtual Academy.
The application period runs July 20 through July 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Parents who do not enroll their child during the application period should speak with school's principal about additional options.

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