•                     Online Experience
     

  • How is the online learning experience different from the in-person learning experience?

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    Students participating in Alhambra’s Online Learning Academy will:

    • Be provided flexible scheduling options for time, place and pace of learning.
    • Attend classes on their laptop or mobile devices via our Canvas learning platform.
    • Connect with their teachers via Webex for independent or small group supports.
    • Are able work independently and self-pace their learning.
    • Are given the opportunity to personalize their learning pathway by selecting courses that are unique to their specific interests.
    • Students submit course work and communicate with teachers online.
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  • What makes a successful online student?

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    • Students who succeed in online learning commit to continuing to develop their skills in: Becoming a self-motivated learner
    • Understanding how to self-pace their coursework
    • Communicating their unique interests
    • Building ownership and self-advocacy in their learning experience
    • Using technology to enhance their learning experience
    • Effective organization and time-management
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  • What does it mean to navigate my learning path?

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    Alhambra Online Learning students and their parents will meet with a member of the Online Learning Academy’s Leadership Team to discuss their unique interests, scheduling needs, and specific supports that will assist in a successful online experience. During this conversation the team will craft a learning pathway that best fits the needs of the student.  The student will actively participate in this conversation as a means of “navigating their learning path.”

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  • How is Alhambra's online learning experience unique?

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    • Personalized meetings to set and navigate student pathways
    • Family Support Specialists
    • Specialized pathway options to choose from
    • Device and Connectivity supports
    • Onsite open lab
    • Meals provided
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  • Will my child have a certified teacher if they attend the Online Academy?

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    Yes, all online courses are designed, delivered and monitored by certified teachers. Teachers grade student work, check in with students via Webex regularly, and provide individualized supports as needed.

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  • Can my child still participate in extracurricular activities and clubs?

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    Yes.  Students living within the Alhambra attendance boundaries who are attending Alhambra's online school will have the opportunity of joining their peers at the school site that is aligned to their address and given the opportunity to participate in sports and afterschool clubs.

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  • Does the Online Academy cost money to attend?

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    No, the Online Academy is free to Arizona students in grades K-8, regardless of where they live in the state.

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  •                          Enrollment & Registration

  • How do I register my child for the Online Academy?

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    Please use the link HERE to the Online Academy enrollment form. An office team member will contact you to obtain additional information.

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  • Does my child have to live in the Alhambra school district boundary to attend the Online Academy?

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    No. Any Arizona student in grades K-8 may enroll in Alhambra’s Online Learning Academy.

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  • How many online courses may I take at the Academy?

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    If you are a full-time online student, you should be taking at least six courses that include core academic coursework as well as elective classes. See below.

    Core courses include:

    • Primary Grades (K-3)
      • Reading
      • English Language Arts
      • Mathematics
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Elective: Art, PE, or Music
      • Optional: Interest Pathway Elective
    • Middle Grades
      • English Language Arts
      • Mathematics
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Intervention/Acceleration
      • Elective: Art, PE, or Music
      • Optional: Interest Pathway Elective
    • Junior High
      • English Language Arts
      • Mathematics
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Intervention/Acceleration
      • Elective: Art, PE, or Music
      • Optional: Interest Pathway Elective
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  •                        Parents & Guardians

  • As a parent, how do I prepare to support my child with online learning?

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    All parents/guardians of online learners will engage in a parent orientation course through our online learning platform, Canvas. During this course, parents will be provided with information about parent requirements, as well as best practices for supporting their child with online learning.

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