Middle and High School

Individual schedules will be provided prior to starting the school year through Infinite Campus. The following (chart) outlines the typical schedule for most grades 6-12 students.  However, a student's graduation pathway and credit needs at the high school level will drive specific core and elective schedules. A student’s actual schedule is determined by a specific plan of study.

Middle School and High School teachers will follow District 6 Curriculum in synchronous courses. Elective courses will be self guided with content and assignments provided by Edgenuity other than live-taught health, Art, PE and Music courses provided by OA staff members. 

Students will choose individual pathways to graduation from the Online Academy Secondary Course Offerings and Descriptions.

Middle and High School teachers and students will follow the state and district Assessment Guidelines. Assessments at the Middle and High School levels will be a combination of:

• Classroom and digital content formative assessments and projects
• Unit assessments 
• Class projects
• Benchmark Assessments (NWEA, READ180, IXL)
• State Required Assessments (CMAS/PSAT/SAT)

The Online Academy Middle and High School is NOT a “work at your own pace” program unless your high schooler is enrolled in Edgenuity or Credit Recovery Courses. Students must follow deadlines established by their teachers in each course regardless of live taught or Edgenuity platforms. Teachers are available for student questions and assistance during regular school hours. Teachers respond to student questions within 24 hours (school days only) and return graded work within (3) three school days. Large projects and research papers will be returned as quickly as possible. 

Students will meet with their teachers during their regularly scheduled course time for all classes that are not in Edgenuity.  Students who are working in Edgenuity classes will have at minimum, weekly check-ins about assignments and progress with the Credit Recovery Specialist during Seminar hours or SDL.  If progress in the course is not at minimum pace, content seminar time may be required at a time scheduled by the teacher or CR Specialist.  Weekly grades will be recorded in Infinite Campus and used for CHSAA eligibility.

Synchronous Course Expectations

During the 2023-2024 school year, D6OA will begin the implementation of Equitable Grading Practices at the secondary level that accountsA for each student’s strengths, preferences, resources, and language. These practices will reflect students' mastery of knowledge and skills based on measurable and observable course objectives that promote learning. Additionally, teachers will set clear objectives, develop observable criteria, and provide opportunities for success so that all learners can reach and realize their full potential. See full grading practices by clicking the link.

Edgenuity Course Expectations

• Students will need to pass all summative (quizzes, tests, and Discussion based Assessments) with a score of 60% or higher to move to the next lesson.  
• If the student has below a 60% on a formative quiz or test, the teacher will determine the criteria for a retake and may include time on task, re-learning, notes, and discussion based review with the teacher. The student is required to complete all assignments.
• Students should be engaged for 15 minutes minimum a day; however, it is highly recommended that students spend the entire class period working in their class.
• Teachers will enter students’ ACTUAL grades and Progress into Infinite Campus weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays by the end of the day to ensure families are aware of their students’ academic progress.
• Students are required to complete at minimum 60% of the course and having a passing grade to receive credit.

Students are responsible for checking the course syllabus for each class to determine the late policy for each course. Missing (50%) marks will be added to the grade book for assignments not submitted by the due date or late policy extension. Students should contact teachers prior to due dates if extensions to assignment due dates are needed. Extensions beyond the late policy for each class are up to teacher's discretion and must receive prior approval from the principal.  

1. The student should first discuss the course grade fully with the instructor of the course. This must be done within six weeks after the beginning of the succeeding regular academic semester.  
2. If the student’s instructor does not resolve the matter, an appeal can be made to the academic administrator. 
3. The decision of the school administrator will be communicated to the student, the instructor, and the Registrar's Office.

The students will have up to the sixth week of the semester to make changes to their schedules and will be marked as “Withdraw No Mark” on Infinite Campus. This means that the student can change the course without any marks on the transcript. After the sixth week, there will be no schedule changes. At the start of the seventh week, IF the student wants to drop the class the student will be marked as “Withdraw Fail” if the student is failing the class. This will be recorded on the transcript. Students who are passing a class, but want to drop it will be encouraged to remain in the class.

Students and Learning Coaches can log into Infinite Campus to check student progress at any time. Report cards are issued at the end of each semester.

Self-paced, asynchronous AP courses will be made available to students through Edgenuity. See Course Description Handbook for choices.

Students in grades 6-12 wanting to participate in sports activities will be able to do so at their boundary school. Information regarding registration will be provided on the Online Academy Website. For any questions, please contact the Office Manager.

Clubs and extracurricular opportunities may be provided for Online Academy students depending on student body interest and ability to provide staff sponsors. More information will be provided throughout the year in school newsletters.

A minimum number of 3 credits per semester are required to remain on track for graduation. CHSAA requires the student to have a passing grade in 2.5 credit-bearing courses per semester.

Co-curricular and Career and Technical Education activities, such as band, choir, FFA, FCCLA, DECA, etc., that are tied to academic classes at a student’s boundary school are unavailable for D6OA students during the 2024-25 school year.

Students enrolled in District 6 Online Academy that meets graduation requirements will graduate from D6OA at a separate graduation ceremony and have a diploma and transcript from the Online Academy.  Board Policy IKF