OASD eAcademy

• Oshkosh eAcademy follows the OASD Academic School-Year Calendar.
• Online learning at the middle and high school levels is designed for those who desire more flexibility, more of a challenge, or who excel outside of a physical classroom.
• Students in grades 6-12 are expected to spend a minimum of 6 hours a day on school work. Similar to a traditional school schedule, students will be expected to work approximately one hour per course each day. This time estimate is a combination of reading online modules, taking notes, typing documents, joining discussion threads, and connecting with their instructor(s).
• Students will log into their scheduled number of classes daily and complete the assignments due that day. Students may work ahead of schedule with teacher permission. NOTE: OASD policy requires full-time students in grades 6-11 to have six courses. If on track to graduate, grade 12 students are allowed to have five courses. 
• The majority of online instruction is delivered using a flexible asynchronous format. Teachers provide personalized instruction and 1:1 support in the online classroom using email, text, and zoom meetings. Teachers host open virtual office hours where students can get extra help and personal attention as/if needed. 
• Students will be required to check in with their teacher during school hours.
• As a middle/high school parent you are an integral part of your child's education especially when choosing a fully virtual school option. Parents are expected to monitor their student’s progress and maintain communication with their student’s instructor or learning coach. 
• Course content will be delivered through Buzz and Canvas learning management systems. Parents will be given access to track daily course progress and grades in both systems. Infinite Campus will still be used to view progress reports and final semester grades.
• School counselors will help schedule classes based on grade level requirements or graduation requirements based on availability of courses.
• Students will be expected to complete an online orientation prior to beginning a course.
• Online students may participate in extracurricular activities at their OASD home school.

• 7:30 - 8 a.m. - Breakfast: Wake up, prepare work space/environment
• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Log into morning classes (Hours 1-3): Students check for announcements from teachers, and begin working through the modules assigned for that day/week with the use of the pace guide and teachers’ directions
• 11:30 a.m. - Lunch, time to relax 
• 12:30-3:30 p.m - Continue with afternoon classes (Hours 4-6)
• 3:30 - 6:30  p.m - OPTIONAL: Student participates in middle/high school extracurriculars at their home school
  • NOTE: Breaks throughout the day are encouraged, and provide opportunities for application of learning. It is essential middle school and high school students follow a daily schedule that works for them while meeting program and course expectations. 

eAcademy classes will be selected by a student's school counselor based on student course requests this winter. Courses will include either core subject classes and/or classes that move the student toward graduation requirements. 

We know that enrolling in a fully online, yearlong virtual school experience is a big decision. Please take a moment to learn more about middle school and high school learning in the OASD’s K-12 eAcademy from our very own OASD eAcademy staff.

• Understanding eAcademy: Middle School Course Preview - Sixth Grade Language Arts
• Understanding eAcademy: High School Course Preview - Algebra 1 (Semester 1)

A Look at eAcademy Instruction (6-12)

6th Grade Language Arts Curriculum Sample

7th Grade Science Curriculum Sample

8th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Sample

High School Algebra 1 Curriculum Sample

High School Chemistry Curriculum Sample

High School Financial Literacy Curriculum Sample

• At the middle/high school level, the OASD’s eAcademy is taught by dedicated, certified OASD teachers who are available throughout the week as needed. Teachers are available during posted online office hours to provide assistance, guidance and feedback. 
• Middle school and high school students will have multiple teachers. Students are assigned a grade-level/subject certified OASD teacher who will teach their core subjects.  Additional high school electives may be taught by a state certified teacher.

• eAcademy uses curriculum that is both interactive and rigorous while aligned to Common Core State Standards and designed for virtual instruction. This is different from the OASD’s adopted district core curriculums that are aligned to Common Core State Standards and designed for classroom instruction.
• The eAcademy curriculum will be delivered to the student at their current grade level  (Math, English, Science, and Social Studies). For example, a student in 9th grade will receive 9th Grade English. To achieve success, students are expected to submit multiple assignments in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. 
• To measure learning, students will independently complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, written assignments, projects, discussion-based assessments, quizzes, and final exams.

• The OASD will provide a device for each student.
  Families are responsible for obtaining the basic supplies needed for traditional middle school and high school core subjects.
  Courses may require students to purchase materials or pick up materials from their home school.

Parent/Caregiver Responsibilities

eAcademy is 100% virtual. In this way the eAcademy program provides consistency in learning - all learning takes place online and students DO NOT move between instructional models based on COVID-19.

• Parents/caregivers will need to be actively present to help assist all grade level students, but those students in younger grade levels will require more parent/caregiver engagement with instruction throughout the day. Before choosing eAcademy, families must consider the following:
  • Do we have adult availability to assist our student with learning?
  • Are we capable of provide our student with assistance with text based content delivery?
  • Can we manage the number of household members requiring academic support throughout the day?
  • Will we be able to set and stick to a schedule that prioritizes completing coursework in a timely manner?
  • Are we (adults and students) comfortable with technology and learning new technology, including use of email, uploading images, sending attachments, use of digital folders, willingness to learn a new learning platform with built in navigation tools, etc.
  • Are we willing and capable of persevering through a rigorous curriculum that has a large volume of content and assignments to be completed each week?

Students should plan to work independently online daily for one hour per course, depending on the content and due dates. Students can choose to complete the work outside of traditional school hours. Our teachers host open office hours where students can get extra help and receive personal attention.

Families are responsible for obtaining basic school supplies at the middle school and high school level.  A chromebook will be provided. Additionally, select electives may require the purchase of additional supplies or pick up of materials at their home school.

Yes. Students will have some flexibility with daily schedules, but do need to meet the deadlines and due dates set by the teacher.

Yes. Students will continue to have access to home school services and resources, including social and emotional services and supports. 

Yes. However, access to CAPP and Honors classes will be determined by availability. 

High school athletes who are considering playing athletics in college should visit the NCAA Website to review their information about COVID-19, eligibility, and how eAcademy classes may impact eligibility.

• Oshkosh eAcademy follows the OASD Academic School-Year Calendar.
• Students at the K-5 level can expect to spend 4-5 hours a day on course work. Level of student support from parent/caregiver will depend on the student. This time estimate is a combination of computer-based and hands-on activities (handwritten worksheets, coloring/matching worksheets, projects, performing experiments). 
• The majority of online instruction is delivered using a flexible, asynchronous format. Live class time instruction is provided several times during the school week and is in addition to the 4-5 hours of school work supported by the parent/caregiver. One live lesson in each content area is provided each week.
• As a parent you are an integral part of your child’s education especially when choosing a fully virtual school option. Parents/caregivers are expected to be actively engaged with their child daily, help maintain weekly progress, ensure content mastery, and help guide with course navigation. NOTE: The OASD teacher is a guide through asynchronous learning.  
• Students/Guardians will be required to check in with their teacher during school hours.
• Students will be using Buzz as their learning management system. Parents will be given a parent account in Genius, similar to Infinite Campus, to track progress. 

• 7:30 - 8 a.m. - Breakfast: Wake up, start the day off right with breakfast, student and parent check the student’s online schedule for the day. Prepare work space/environment.
• 8 - 11 a.m. - Daily check-in with the teacher. Student begins online learning working through the modules Assigned for that day/week with use of the pace guide and teacher’s written directions. Core subject learning (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
• 11:30 a.m. - Lunch
• 1 - 3 p.m. - Continue with core subject learning (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
  • NOTE: Breaks throughout the day are appropriate per grade level, and provide opportunities for application of learning. It is essential for parents to guide their student through a daily schedule that works for their student while meeting program and course expectations. 

(Elementary art, music and physical education will be provided weekly.  A schedule will be set by grade level in the fall.)

We know that enrolling in a fully online, virtual school experience is a big decision. Please take a moment to learn more about elementary learning in the OASD’s K-12 eAcademy from our very own OASD eAcademy elementary teachers. 

K-2 Language Arts Curriculum Sample - Second grade example

K-2 Math Curriculum Sample - Kindergarten example

K-2 Social Studies Curriculum Sample - First grade example

3-5 Language Arts Curriculum Sample - Third grade example

3-5 Math Curriculum Sample - Fourth grade example 

3-5 Science Curriculum Sample - Fifth grade example

• At the elementary level, the OASD's eAcademy is provided by dedicated, certified OASD elementary teachers who are available throughout the week as needed. Teachers provide group instruction, as well as personalized, one-on-one guidance and feedback. 
• Students are assigned a grade-level teacher who will teach their core subjects. 
• Students are assigned a dedicated Art, Music, and Physical Education teacher who will provide weekly instruction.  
   

• eAcademy uses the interactive and rigorous Florida Virtual School (FLVS) curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards and designed for virtual instruction. This is different from the OASD’s adopted district core curriculums (Bridges in Mathematics, Reading Units of Study, and Lucy Calkins Writing Units) that are aligned to Common Core State Standards and designed for classroom instruction.
• The eAcademy curriculum will be delivered to the student at their current grade level  (Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies).
• Language Arts content consists of Phonics/Word Work, Writing and Reading. All content areas require a significant amount of reading. 
• To achieve success, students are expected to submit multiple assignments in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace within the week; however, they still must make progress in the course every week. 
• To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, paper pencil activities, discussion-based assessments, and discussions.

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• Parents will be provided with a school supply list specific to eAcademy (see eAcademy Materials List).
• The OASD will provide a Chromebook for each student, as well as printed materials for each course area.
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• Parents/caregivers will need to be actively present to help assist all grade level students, but those students in younger grade levels will require more parent/caregiver engagement with instruction throughout the day. Before choosing eAcademy, families must consider the following:
  • Do we have a parent/caregiver available to assist 4-5 hours per day depending on student ability and grade level?
  • Are we able to provide our student assistance with rigorous text based content?
  • Can we manage the number of household members requiring academic support throughout the day?
  • Will we be able to set and stick to a schedule that prioritizes completing coursework in a timely manner?
  • Are we (adults and students) comfortable with technology and learning new technology, including use of email, uploading images, sending attachments, use of digital folders, willingness to learn a new learning platform with built in navigation tools, etc.?
  • Are we willing to persevere through a rigorous curriculum that has a large volume of content and assignments to be completed each week?

The OASD recommends a year long commitment to eAcademy.  We also understand that family and student needs and circumstances change.  Students can transition in or out of eAcademy at the semester. The OASD needs a minimum of a semester commitment so that we can appropriately staff for all students in every OASD school and program.  

The majority of the curriculum is text-based instruction, which can be accessed via the learning platform BUZZ.  Live lessons are provided daily and are recorded for the student to access. In addition to live lessons, real-time learning will be implemented through the use of Google Meets, but will not be the main method of instruction. Live lessons are in addition to the 4-5 hours a day of course work. 

Your application is reviewed by OASD eAcademy staff and OASD district administrators.  Students are then removed from their home school and placed in eAcademy.  You will be contacted in mid- August with your student’s eAcademy teacher or class schedule.  An in-person orientation and material distribution will take place in August before the start of the school year begins on September 1, 2021.  

Every K-12 OASD student will receive a Chromebook for online instruction. The OASD will also ensure that each student has an adequate internet connection. Supplementary printed instructional materials will also be provided to elementary students.  

Yes. Attendance for online courses is REQUIRED by state law. Students must follow the minimum online attendance requirement per course. Attendance is based on the following: login time is tracked, students are held accountable for successful assignment completion/submission, participation in required course activities, and communication with the online teacher.

The OASD understands that relationships are key to all learning, including online and blended instruction. OASD K-12 eAcademy students will continue to have access to their home school counselor, social worker, nurse, etc. 

All instruction is delivered online. Elementary students (K-5) can expect to spend the majority of your time working on computer-based activities and the remainder will be spent putting those learned skills into action with hands-on activities.

• Computer-based activities: parent assisted navigation of text and video based lessons, attending class time sessions, reading, playing games, embedded learning tools, listening to audio clips, and watching videos.
• Hands-on activities: handwritten worksheets, graphic organizers, interactive written notebook, coloring and matching worksheets, projects, and experiments.

Live lessons are interactive lessons, allowing students and teachers to gather and work together in an online environment. During live lessons students gain a deeper understanding of the content, engage in activities, and collaborate with their peers.

Yes. At the elementary level, the OASD's eAcademy classes are supported  by dedicated, certified OASD elementary teachers who are available throughout the week as needed. Teachers provide group instruction, as well as personalized, one-on-one guidance and feedback. Students are assigned a grade-level teacher who will support, score and grade each core subject area. 

At the elementary level, the OASD uses a professionally developed curriculum from Florida Virtual School (FLVS). OASD eAcademy uses the curriculum to provide a quality virtual learning experience to students.