- Anchorage School District
- ASD Virtual Program
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Unlocking Student Choice
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The ASD Virtual Program is a self-paced, K-12 online program that empowers students to learn in a digital environment, supported by virtual teachers, and aligned to national learning standards. It is designed for families as an at-home option while maintaining a connection to their neighborhood/choice school.
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Our Values
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Choice
- Students can be enrolled as Full-Time or Part-Time
- Rolling enrollment
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Flexibility
- Teachers provide flexible office hours to build positive relationships, provide additional support, and opportunities for students/families to ask questions
- Self-paced
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Connection
- Participate in sports, activities, and programs
- Receive communication from neighborhood/choice school
- Virtual teachers have been trained to engage students and support online learners
- Access to collaborative support between the virtual teacher and school staff
- Access to academic planning and graduation support
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Knowledge
- Course offerings aligned to learning standards
- Courses meet graduation requirements
- Core courses meet NCAA requirements for student athletes
- Tests are proctored to follow NCAA guidelines
- Families should discuss course selection with their guidance counselor to confirm which courses meet NCAA requirements
- Support for social-emotional learning and mental health through Suite360
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Is ASDV the right choice for you?
Students choosing to participate in online courses should first examine their personal skills and aptitudes for taking a class online. The following attributes will greatly contribute to a student's success::
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Good Time Management
- Can you create and maintain a study schedule?
- Can you prioritize your day to make time for coursework?
- Students can expect up to
- 2 hours a day per course
- 5-10 hours a week per course
- Students can expect up to
- Do you know your teacher's Zoom schedule?
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Effective Communication
- Can you ask for help?
- Can you contact other students and the instructor online?
- Can you describe problems you may have with learning materials using email, text messaging, and/or the telephone?
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Independent Study Habits
- Can you study and complete assignments without direct supervision?
- Can you maintain the self-discipline to stick to a schedule?
- When faced with questions, do you challenge yourself to find answers?
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Self-Motivation
- Do you have a strong desire to learn skills, acquire knowledge, and fulfill assignments in online courses because of an educational goal?
- Can you maintain focus on that goal?
- When faced with challenges, do you persevere?
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Academic Readiness
- Do you have the basic reading, writing, math, and computer literacy skills to succeed in the class?
- Do you have all the needed study materials?
- Do you have a suitable environment for studying?
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Technologically Prepared
- Are you prepared to use constantly evolving technology to learn?
- Do you have a stable internet connection?
- Do you have a compatible device for you learning platforms?
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ASD Virtual is a self-paced program. Students are provided with a suggested weekly schedule based on cascading due dates. If a student falls behind, it may affect a student's ability to complete the course on time and/or be eligible to participate in neighborhood/choice school activities. Students can work ahead and finish courses early.
Elementary Curriculum
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Elementary Curriculum through ASD Virtual Program utilizes the following learning platforms supported by ASD virtual teachers. Courses use a variety of e-textbooks, interactive websites, and project-based learning.
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Grade 6-12 Curriculum
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ASD Virtual (ASDV) offers a full range of core academics, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) levels, plus extensive high-interest elective/career and technical education (CTE) course offerings to both middle and high school students.
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Social Emotional Learning
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Suite360 provides an immersive content experience that can be tailored to districts and individual schools while drawing on nationally recognized best practices.
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Schedule an appointment for you and your parent/guardian with your guidance counselor or the person at your school who registers students for ASD Virtual classes.