- Anchorage School District
- School Operations 2020-21
- ASD at Home Portal Page
- ASD Virtual Program
- ASD Virtual Family Resources
Innovative Learning at ASD
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What is my student’s login information?
Calvert Learning - Students (K-5)
- Use Clever - clever.asdk12.org and select Calvert Learning icon/tile.
- Use login information provided by Calvert/edmentum
- Format of password is: FirstMMYY (e.g., Sally0513)
- Calvert email will come from noreply@edoptionsacademy.com
Apex - Students (6-12)
- Use Clever - clever.asdk12.org and select the Canvas icon/tile
- Username: last.first
- Password: use existing ASD password
Calvert Learning - Parents/Guardians (K-5)
- Go to https://edm.geniussis.com
- Use login information provided by Calvert/edmentum
- Calvert email will come from noreply@edoptionsacademy.com
eDynamics - Students (6-12)
- Use Clever - clever.asdk12.org and select the Canvas icon/tile
- Username: last.first
- Password: use existing ASD password
Exact Path - Students (K-5)
- Use Clever - clever.asdk12.org and select the ExactPath icon/tile. The name will be “Edmentum - Courseware, Assessment”.
- Username: last.first
- Password: use existing ASD password
Suite360 (K-12)
- Suite360 (K-12) Use Clever - clever.asdk12.org and select the Suite360 icon/tile.
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What if my login doesn’t work?
School level staff can reset student passwords for Clever, Apex and Canvas (eDynamics).
To recover or reset a K-5 Student and/or Parent Calvert Learning passwords?
- Visit the login portal at https://edm.geniussis.com
- Below “Sign me in” is a link to reset a password, select this link and submit the requested information.
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How will my students see their schedules and find their teacher?
Parents/guardians and students can view their schedules by logging-into Q and accessing:
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How can I change my Middle School or High School student’s schedule?
For a course change request, students should contact their middle or high school counselor.
If there is an issue with your Secondary student’s schedule (e.g., seeing too many classes in Apex) please contact the student’s middle school or high school counselor or contact ASD Student/Family Support. -
Are live lessons or office hours available for ASD Virtual classes?
- K-5 virtual teachers will provide a daily lesson for ELA and Math using the learning guide to facilitate lessons
- As part of the daily lesson, K-2 teachers will provide explicit skill instruction which are recorded and accessible at any time through Clever
- The daily instruction will be at a set time each day for ELA and Math
- K-5 virtual teachers will have set office hours for families to ask questions, problem solve and get additional support
- 6-12 virtual teachers will have set office hours most days for students to ask questions, have tests unlocked, problem solve, and get additional help
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Will my ASD Virtual classes be tied to a set schedule?
- ASD Virtual is a fully supported online program
- Classes are completed at a student’s own pace (asynchronous learning)
- Schedules are flexible and determined by students and parents
- Secondary students will follow the quarter cohort model (semester's worth of content to be completed in a quarter) as outlined by the District
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Which courses will be graded for my student?
For Elementary:
The ASD Virtual team has determined that teachers will post grades for the following courses:
Quarter 1 - Graded Courses (K-5)
Quarter 2 - Graded Courses (K-5)
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- PE
- Optional Electives (non-graded):
- Grades K-1: Health
- Grades 2-5: Art and Picture Study
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- PE
- Optional Electives (non-graded) :
- Grades K-1: Health
- Grades 2-5: Art and Picture Study
Quarter 3 - Graded Courses (K-5)
Quarter 4 - Graded Courses (K-5)
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Social Studies
- PE
- Optional Electives (non-graded):
- Grades K-1: Health
- Grades 2-5: Art and Picture Study
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Social Studies
- PE
- Optional Electives (non-graded):
- Grades K-1: Health
- Grades 2-5: Art and Picture Study
For Secondary, students are taking 3 courses each quarter. All courses are graded. Grades will not automatically synch with Q for Apex courses; the final grade will be entered at the end of the quarter. -
Where can I access parent training and support resources?
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Resources
Calvert Learning (K-5)
- Getting Started for Families
- Parent Guide from Edmentum (Calvert Learning vendor)
- Logging In through Genius Video
- Setting Your Child up for Success Video
- Additional Getting Started Resources
- Report Issues for the Calvert Learning system
- Calvert Learning Parent Training Video from September 1, 2020
- Calvert Learning Parent Training Video from January 26, 2021
Apex Learning (6-12)
Review the “Getting Started” section under “Help” on the dashboard (through your student’s login)
eDynamics (6-12)
Review the eDynamics Getting Started Guide
Exact Path (K-5)
- Getting Started for Families
- Exact Path Parent Letter (Reminder: Please use Clever to login to Exact Path)
- Diagnostic Strategies for Parents
- Videos:
Live Homework Help
Alaska State Libraries provides access to Live Homework Help for grades K-12, including test prep and job search assistance. Live tutoring is available Monday-Friday, 8am-2am and Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-2am. For more information see the link here.
To Request a Chromebook and/or Internet Connectivity
Contact your neighborhood/choice school
For issues with Chrombooks or Internet Connectivity Please contact ASD Student/Family Support. Suite360 -
How can I help my student be successful?
Parent/guardian support is critical to online learning success and will require 3-5 hours a day. Being the student’s primary learning coach includes:
- Guiding students through their lessons
- Elementary - use the learning guide documents to guide instruction
- Secondary - use the weekly progress reports to monitor progression in the course
- Monitoring the submission of assignments and quizzes
- Assist with assignments and time management
- Provide assistance with projects
- Preview course content and available resources to help support your student’s learning
Your student’s Virtual Teacher will:
- Build relationships with students and families
- Encourage students in their learning through regular communications
- Examples include; email, Zoom session, phone call
- A variety of self-paced activities will be used to engage students in their learning, such as:
- Providing clear feedback to students on assignments, quizzes, and unit tests when needed
- Supporting with online materials
- Scheduling face-to-face zoom sessions when needed
- Creating pre-recorded lessons to support (K-2) parents as the primary learning coach when needed
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What communications have been shared with families?
Families can expect regular updates about the ASD Virtual Program. Below are the letters that have been sent to date.
- ASD Family Virtual Announcement - K-5 Calvert Orientation for Parents on 1.26.21
- ASD Family Virtual Update 1.14.2021 - Elementary
- ASD Family Virtual Update 1.13.2021 - Secondary
- ASD Secondary Student Communication 12.9.2020 - 40%-49%
- ASD Family Virtual Update 12.9.2020 - Secondary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 10.8.2020 - Secondary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 10.5.2020
- Family Communication 9.28.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 9.25.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 9.14.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 9.9.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 9.1.2020 - Secondary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 9.1.2020 - Elementary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.28.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.23.2020 - Elementary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.21..2020 - Secondary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.21.2020 - Elementary
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.20.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.19.2020
- ASD Virtual Family Update 8.19.2020 - Welcome
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What if I have other questions about ASD Virtual?
Contact your student’s teacher or contact your neighborhood/choice school and ask for the Virtual Liaison.
You may also submit questions to the ASD Virtual Support Team via ASD Student/Family Support .
