Superior School District To Offer Virtual Option In The Future

A concession to the COVID-19 Pandemic looks like it'll become a permanent option. After offering a virtual learning option to it's students for half of the last (2019-2020) and all the current (2020-2021) school years, the Superior School District has announced that they will offer virtual learning for the upcoming school year (2021-2022) that starts this fall; additionally, this virtual option will also be offered for the foreseeable future.

According to information released by the Superior School District, the virtual learning option would look like this:

Enrolled students would receive live, online instruction five days a week - with some additional independent learning.
The grading would meet the district's "Standards-Based Curriculum" standards and would be administered by teachers from the Superior School District.
Important elements of the learning plan would still be offered - even in the virtual setting. "K-5 students will have access to art, music, and phy ed instruction".
Virtual students would also have access to support services. Special Educators, Counselors, and Related Service Providers would be a part of the package.
Technology is included. Enrolled students would be given "District devices" and would have access to tech-support.
Even though students would be enrolled virtually, they would be able to participate in on-site extra-curricular activities.

While the virtual option was born out of necessity and may have seemed like something that was a "patch" to carry-out education while the pandemic necessitated staying home, it became a powerful option for many students and many families. Some students excelled at the chance to learn from home - outside of the usual classroom setting.

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The Superior School District offers that the Virtual Option is ideal for students who "enjoy online learning". There are a few qualifications in place that must be met. Students:

Must be currently enrolled in or reside within the borders of the Superior School District.
Must be committed to attending live teaching sessions and have independent skills or caregiver support in time management.
Will follow the district's student handbook, policies, and academic calendar.

More details about the Virtual Option and a link to enroll are available on the district's website. Click here.

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