DISD K-12 VIRTUAL SCHOOL

APPLICATION FORM

MISSION STATEMENT

DISD Virtual School has been developed to provide students in grades K-12 enrolled at Durant Public

Schools with an online opportunity of acquiring academic achievement towards completion of their

education.

***** Enrollment in DISD Virtual School (DISD VS) is not complete until student

and parent/guardian have been interviewed by virtual school personnel. *****

Students allowed to successfully enroll in DISD Virtual School will be expected to stay enrolled as a

virtual student an entire semester. Transportation to and from Virtual School location for weekly

evaluations will not be provided by Durant Public Schools.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: DATE: ________________________

Student Name _________________________________________________________________________ (First, middle, last) Age ________ DOB ____________ Grade_______ Race________________ Male _____ Female _____

Student Address ________________________________________________Cell___________________

Parent/Guardian ___________________________________________________Cell________________

Parent Address ____________________________________________________ Phone_______________

Parent/ Guardian Employment ________________________________________ Phone ______________

STUDENT DATA:

Student Referred by: Self Parent School Court Other

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REASON FOR APPLICATION: (check all that apply)

COVID Pandemic Course not offered on-site (Gr. 7-12)

Health (not COVID related) Attendance

Emotional/School Adjustment Transportation issue

Other __________________________

Name of last school attended? ______________________________City____________________State___

Date of last attendance? _______________________

Does student currently have an IEP? Yes No

(See parent/guardian and student assurances on next page.)

To be considered for virtual school, a student must have regular access of 6 hours a day to a computer (or

30 hours per week) that can support the software mentioned below.

● Technology Requirements

o Operating System – Windows XP or higher

o Processor – PC 1.5 GHz or MAC G4 1.5 GHz

o Memory – 512 MB RAM

o Disk Space – 100 MB for browser cache

o Speakers or headphones recommended

o Internet Access

o Plug-ins

▪ Adobe Flash Player 11

▪ Adobe Acrobat DC

▪ Adobe Shockwave Player 10

▪ Apple QuickTime Player 10

▪ Java Virtual Machine 1.6

▪ Microsoft Silverlight 1 or 2 (optional)

Parent/Guardian’s signature ensures student can access above mentioned technologies for the allotted time

each week. Parents/guardians of students in grades K-6 must also be available to monitor student’s online

work and provide guidance as needed.

DISD Virtual School would be appropriate for student because (list challenges or technology needs

here):

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I have read the DISD K-12 Virtual School Policies and Procedures and this application form and

understand the expectations for my student and myself in providing necessary technologies and support.

Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________________

(original signature required)

Date: __________________________

Return this completed application in the mail slot at the DISD Administration Building,

1323 Waco Street, Durant, OK by August 3, 2020, attention Virtual School Application.

DISD K-12 Virtual School

Policies and Procedures

Mission

The mission of the DISD K-12 Virtual School is to create a safe, positive environment

to empower, enable, and inspire life-long learners by providing a quality online education that allows them to reach their full potential as respectful and responsible citizens who will live and work in the global economy.

Program Description

The DISD K-12 Virtual School is an online academic program that utilizes Odysseyware courseware and teacher assistance from highly qualified teachers and an onsite virtual school director. Through this program, students are afforded access to fully accredited courses that fit students learning styles and paces. By monitoring student progress, teachers and coordinators ensure student mastery of content before continuing instruction.

Program Goals

● To provide a rigorous online curriculum to full virtual students. ● To provide access to online curriculum for credit accrual. ● To make certain students meet necessary requirements for graduation and

completion of coursework. ● To improve student motivation and personal responsibility through mentorship. ● To ensure student success with online curriculum by providing on site mentoring

and instruction. ● To provide daily support on regular school days during school hours.

Student Definitions

● Full Time – off site students enrolled with a fully online curriculum.*

● Part Time (grades 7-12 only) – students enrolled in off-site and on-site courses for a total of 7 courses.*

*To compete in OSSAA sanctioned programs for the 2020-2021 school year, students must attend at least one on-site course. DISD requires at least one of the on-site courses be the course associated with the OSSAA sanctioned program (i.e. athletics, band, etc.).

Student Admissions Policy

Any student in grades K-12 may enroll in the DISD K-12 Virtual School. All students

must complete a student contract regarding online conduct, attendance, and behavior. Specific admissions requirements are outlined according to student definition:

● Full /Part Time Students ▪ All applicants must be a student of, or enroll with, Durant Public

Schools to receive course credit through DISD K-12 Virtual

School. ▪ In District Students- may apply for virtual school with the Virtual

School Coordinator. ▪ Out of District Students- Students are responsible for obtaining a

transfer into the Durant School District before they can be accepted

into the DISD K-12 Virtual School.

▪ Students may not be enrolled in more than 7 courses during the school day, including virtual classes.

Access to Curriculum

Students are required to provide their own computer and internet access. Service for personal computers will not be provided by the school district. While on campus (see attendance policy) students will be provided computer access, or may bring their own device and access the school Wi-fi. When accessing Odysseyware from home, please open in a Chrome or Firefox browser. Chrome seems to work best. These are the minimum requirements and we highly recommend you update to the most recent versions available:

● Technology Requirements o Operating System – Windows XP or higher, Chrome o Processor – PC 1.5 GHz or MAC G4 1.5 GHz o Memory – 512 MB RAM o Disk Space – 100 MB for browser cache o Speakers or headphones recommended o Internet Access o Plug-ins

▪ Adobe Flash Player 11 ▪ Adobe Acrobat DC ▪ Adobe Shockwave Player 10 ▪ Apple QuickTime Player 10 ▪ Java Virtual Machine 1.6 ▪ Microsoft Silverlight 1 or 2 (optional)

Student Academic Policy

All students will follow the Durant Public Schools academic calendar.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to log into Odysseyware and complete all assignments posted for a specific school day, Monday through Friday. Daily assignment completion of 70% or more for each calendar school day will demonstrate the student being in attendance for that day. Assignment completions less than 70% on school days will result in the student being absent for that day. Students are required to meet with the program coordinator and/or teachers once a week, and are to maintain regular online progress. Required online progress is stated as 3% completion each week for two-semester courses and 6% completion each week for one-semester courses. Students may advance through course work faster, but are required to maintain minimum progress.

● Low activity or Inactivity - Students who fall behind in two-semester

courses by more than 6% or in one-semester courses by 12% or more, or who miss at least 2 weekly meetings with their teacher, or who cannot maintain 70% course grade may have the learning delivery method deemed inappropriate and a meeting between the student, guardian and a district academic team must occur to discuss future learning options.

Communication

● All students enrolled in the program must have a current email address or must check the Odysseyware messaging system daily (preferred method) for communication purposes.

● Students are expected to contact the Virtual School Coordinator, Teachers, or Tutors if they have questions regarding the Odysseyware curriculum.

● In communicating with others, please respect their right to privacy and use appropriate etiquette and language in communications, emails, and phone calls.

● Parents are also required to have a current email address and may opt to receive regular email notifications of student progress from Odysseyware.

● Students are required to meet once a week with the Virtual School Teachers and Coordinator. All Unit Tests will be taken in the presence of the virtual teacher. Additional meeting times may be assigned by the Virtual School Coordinator.

Academic Integrity

● Students understand all coursework including regular assignments, quizzes, tests, exams, essays, and journals are to be completed by the student ONLY. Violation of this rule will be viewed as plagiarism or fraud and may result in dismissal from program.

Academic Progress

● Students are expected to monitor their progress and keep up with required coursework.

● Tutoring services utilizing highly qualified teachers are provided by the district.

● The Virtual School Coordinator and Teachers will monitor student progress. The assigned teachers will communicate weekly goals to the student during their weekly meetings.

● District eligibility standards apply to all virtual students. ● A student may determine the amount of notes needed per lesson. Notes

must be organized by lesson with the Unit Name and Number and Lesson Name and Number on each page. The notes will be turned in before the Final Exam. If a student fails a quiz more than 2 times, the Virtual Teacher may block the quiz until more notes are taken.

Appropriate Use of Technology

● All students and teachers are expected to comply with the district internet use agreement.

Student Dismissal

● The Virtual School Coordinator may dismiss a student at any time from DISD K-12 Virtual School if the student has violated any of the following rules or policies

o Appropriate Use of Technology o Academic Integrity o Attendance Policy

● Dismissal from the program could mean an alternate learning pathway is discussed.