KGBSD Distance Learning Options

We are planning for students to return to school in Fall 2020. As always, our priority is the health and safety of students and staff. We believe in offering choices for our families. For those wishing not to send your students back to school options this fall, we offer the following 3 solutions:

Important Note: All families will need to commit to whatever program they choose and stay the entire trimester at the elementary level and for a semester at the secondary level. Registrations must be completed by August 28th, 2020.

FAQs

Will distance learning be the same as it was in the spring?

No, distance learning will look much different than it did last spring. This fall, students will be provided a rigorous curriculum, assessed, and graded.

Improved Distance Learning

For distance learning, our priority is to provide access and equity in the learning experience for each of our students. We understand that there are significant academic and social/emotional challenges to our students learning remotely. We have strengthened our digital learning model so that we can provide an even more rigorous and engaging virtual-learning program with greater connections for all students at all grade levels.
Is distance learning right for my student?
Distance Learning is a Good Fit for my Child
- My student is an independent, disciplined learner.
- Our family can support my students' learning at-home.
- My student is excited about learning at their own pace.
- My student can follow a schedule.
Distance Learning may be a Good Fit for my Child
- I feel confident about my student's chance of success in online or homeschool learning.
- Schedule flexibility would be a major benefit for my student.
- If my student could work at their own pace, they would perform better.
- With our family support, my student can follow a schedule.
Distance Learning may not be the BEST Fit for my Child
- Online learning is a 'last resort' for my student.
- I want something easier or faster than in-person learning for my student.
- My student does not usually ask for help on their own.
- My student struggles to follow a schedule and tends to procrastinate.
What if my student doesn't have a computer or internet access?
How will student receiving Special Education Services be supported in a distance program?

Students with IEPs may participate in distance learning; however, the services and accommodations may look different than they did in a traditional classroom. We will work with families who select distance learning for the 2020-21 school year to determine if revisions to the IEP are necessary to support student success. We will have a special education teacher who works with our home school and distant learning program specializing in meeting students' needs in their caseloads in the online platform.
What will be expected of my student?
Teachers will communicate specific details with all students regarding accessing, completing and grading the assignments.
Teachers will expect the following from the students:
- Recognize that learning from home is serving as instructional time
- Check school email regularly for any updated announcements, feedback, and assignments
- Engage in and complete assigned lessons from each subject area
- Communicate immediately with teachers regarding any barriers or obstacles to completing the assigned work (internet access, sickness, etc.)
- Understand that assignments will be graded in each subject area according to the expectations your teacher outlines
If my student would like to return to a physical classroom at the end of the term will they be able to return to their previous school?
Are AP courses available?

Fast Track Homeschool

Fast Track is a home school program that provides both digital curriculum options, assistance with the traditional book and paper options, as well as assistance for parent designed curriculum with highly qualified teacher support to all Fast Track families. The key is individualization of educational services to students.

Homeschool Benefits

Parents are teachers with support from our local education home school specialists.

Stipend for Educational Materials, Activities, Curriculum, and Internet ($1700 for K-2, $1900 3-8 and $2100 9-12 per student with a $600 Stipend for Internet for the family per year) - For all enrollments BEFORE August 28th, 2020.

Online and Traditional Coursework for grades K-12, flexible options.

Laptop or IPad for each Student.

Use our online student registration system to sign up TODAY!

Questions Call (907) 247-2127

Alaska Digital Academy (grades 6-12)

The Alaska Digital Academy (AkDA) provides an online enrollment portal to a comprehensive list of high-quality interactive courses for middle and high school students. These courses are taught by highly qualified teachers who are proficient in distance technology and understand alternative forms of education.

Distance Learning Benefits

Students are supported by a KGBSD teacher, with regular communications and interactions.

Curriculum and course pacings are provided.

Free to Ketchikan Students.

Chromebook for each student.

Courses

Our mission is to provide access to a diverse assortment of courses. The AkDA online program provides rigorous courses that are designed to meet the Alaska State Achievement Standards and are taught by highly qualified KGBSD teachers.

For More Information

Visit alaskadigitalacademy.org TODAY!

Questions? Call (907) 225-2128

Virtual School (grades K-12)

The Ketchikan Virtual school allows K-12 students to participate on a platform with content designed and built to be taught virtually. This extensive catalog of high-quality curriculum allows Ketchikan teachers to offer customizable distance education to Ketchikan students.

Distance Learning Benefits

Students are supported by a KGBSD teacher, with regular communications and interactions.

High quality curriculum and techer support provided.

Free to all Ketchikan Students.

Chromebook for each student.

Is this homeschool?

No, this is schooling at home. Your child will receive instruction from a Ketchikan teacher. As a member of the child’s family, your guidance, support, and communication with the teacher are needed.

Questions? Contact Alonso Escalante (907) 247-2137

FAQs

Will distance learning be the same as it was in the spring?

Is distance learning right for my student?

What if my student doesn't have a computer or internet access?

How will student receiving Special Education Services be supported in a distance program?

What will be expected of my student?

If my student would like to return to a physical classroom at the end of the term will they be able to return to their previous school?

Are AP courses available?