Parents
Parent/ Guardian Expectations
The following are ways parents/guardians can help their child be successful with online learning.
Computer Literacy
Parents/guardians should have the ability to assist their child with basic keyboarding and computer skills including some Google products, as well as support the student in navigating a variety of online programs. Parents/guardians may need to support the student with basic technology challenges such as clearing an internet browser’s cache, installing browser plugins, and recognizing and enabling pop-ups.
Communication
Parents/guardians should monitor the student’s learning via the Edgenuity Parent Portal to ensure the student is making progress towards course completion. Parent/guardian should check the district’s PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly to ensure contact information is current.
Time Management
Parents/guardians should be available to ensure the student is participating and maintaining a pace that leads to successful course completion. Parent/guardian is responsible for ensuring that the student attends state testing, district benchmarks, mid-terms, and final exams in-person at the District Office. Parents/guardians will be required to verify daily attendance minutes using the district’s tracking system. Parents/guardians should ensure that the student is meeting the minimum time requirements designated for the grade level. Parents/guardians should communicate any absences of more than one day to the teacher.
Student Learning
The online learning environment may not be the best fit for all students. Some students may need significant in-home support from an adult. Student progress should be monitored frequently. Grades, attendance, and progress towards course completion are all indicators of student success. Upon review of a student’s academic progress, CCUSD may determine that online placement is not in the best academic interest of the student. Academic progress includes attendance and student engagement. Prior to recommending a change in placement to in-person learning, the school will work with the parent and student to help the student improve his/her academic progress. Students could be required to attend in-person tutoring and intervention if the student is not making adequate course progress. If these efforts fail and adequate academic progress is not made, the student will be removed from online learning.
The parent's role as a learning coach
Parent = "Learning Coach"
The Cave Creek Academy of Excellence (AOE) requires parents to commit to serve in the role of a “Learning Coach" as part of enrollment of your student into the online school.
Who is the Learning Coach?
A parent or other trusted adult who supports the student’s online education at home
What does a Learning Coach do?
-Provide the organization, structure and motivation a student needs by establishing and managing the online school daily routine
-Support the student with navigating technology and the online learning platform as needed
-Monitor student learning and comprehension of content--support the learner with clarification and encouragement
-Helps monitor attendance and ensures that the student completes and attends all required exams
-Communicates with the student’s teachers and attends all conferences and/or office hours if support is needed
-Provide ongoing guidance and encouragement
-Encourage social activities outside of online school through contact with others through field trips, clubs and community activities