Ferndale Virtual Academy
Students in Ferndale Virtual Academy can be full-time online and off-site using the Edgenuity curriculum. The student's schedule is flexible with the ability to retrieve credits and/or move at an accelerated pace. The student will receive support from certificated teachers who work on-campus at Ferndale High School. 504 and IEP support are available as needed. Students will have a Written Student Learning Plan outlining classes and credits, involved in Monthly Progress Reviews, and weekly contact, all with the support of a certificated teacher.
Profile of a Ferndale Virtual Academy student:
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Diploma-seeking (30 credits)
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Self-motivation and self-direction
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Time-management skills
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Ability and willingness to learn independently
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Strong reading, writing, and communication skills
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Self-advocacy
Program Requirements/Expectations:
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Written Student Learning Plan created by a certificated teacher.
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Monthly Progress Reviews assessed by a certificated teacher, communicated with student and guardian.
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Intervention Plans created by certificated teachers, students, and/or guardians in order to help students get back on track
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Weekly contact initiated by the student to the teacher through a two-way, academic conversation
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Expectations of students to work 28 hours a week online