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San Jacinto USD is gearing up for a full return to in-person instruction and learning starting August 5, 2021. For those families seeking to have their student continue on a Distance Learning model, a new San Jacinto virtual school is being created for students in TK-8th grade. Mtn. Heights Academy, our independent study school, is available for students in 9th-12th grade (information on this option is at the end of this message). If you are interested in virtual learning school options for your student, please keep reading and follow the specific steps to begin the application process via Aeries Parent Portal. However, please note that your initiation of the application process does not guarantee enrollment in the virtual learning models.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are found from this LINK, (LINK español) and we are hosting the following additional Zoom (virtual) meetings for questions about the new virtual school (Zoom access to be published shortly):
Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 PM
*Thursday, May 6, 9:00 AM (Spanish only)
Monday, May 10, 5:00 PM
Our Virtual Learning for Grades TK-8
OPTION 1: Self-Paced Virtual Learning: For families seeking a flexible and self-paced virtual learning experience. Students will work with their parents/guardians as the primary teacher. A credentialed educational coach/teacher will monitor progress and provide support as needed.
For families seeking an independent study/asynchronous virtual learning experience.
Parents will assist their students through self-paced curricular modules of instruction.
Parents will be the primary teacher and will set the academic schedule.
Each student will be assigned an Educational Coach/Teacher who monitors progress and provides support as needed.
Provides flexibility to develop a custom education to meet unique needs.
Parents will assist their students through self-paced curricular modules of instruction.
Parents will be the primary teacher and will set the academic schedule.
Each student will be assigned an Educational Coach/Teacher who monitors progress and provides support as needed.
Provides flexibility to develop a custom education to meet unique needs.
OPTION 2: Teacher-Paced Virtual Learning: For families seeking a teacher-led virtual learning environment. Students will be assigned a credentialed teacher and attend virtual classes following a regular bell schedule. Students will be required to attend daily through their computer.
For families seeking a teacher led virtual learning environment.
Students will be assigned a primary teacher and attend virtual classes.
Students will follow a consistent academic schedule set by the school for live synchronous instruction with their teacher(s).
Assigned asynchronous instructional activities will be completed independently.
Students required to attend daily and weekly virtual live instruction.
Students will be assigned a primary teacher and attend virtual classes.
Students will follow a consistent academic schedule set by the school for live synchronous instruction with their teacher(s).
Assigned asynchronous instructional activities will be completed independently.
Students required to attend daily and weekly virtual live instruction.
Families who enroll in the new San Jacinto virtual school should understand the following:
A. The new San Jacinto virtual school is not a "program," it is a new school. By enrolling, the new virtual school will become your student's school by enrollment.
B. Attendance at the new school is based upon independent study requirements, meaning students in the self-paced program must complete their assignments to earn attendance. Students in the teacher-paced program must have regular attendance in the virtual classes and complete his or her assignments to earn credit.
C. Enrollment requires a completed application and a master agreement signed by the student, a parent/guardian, and school personnel.
D. The virtual learning environment at the new school is available to all TK-8th grade students within the District. Since this is an alternative placement setting, students with IEPs or Section 504 Plans will have their applications reviewed by their IEP or Section 504 Plan teams to discuss the student’s individual learning needs, and to determine whether the student can receive a FAPE in a distance learning or independent study program. If it is determined appropriate, the new program shall be updated on the student's IEP or 504 Plan.
E. Students from both inside and outside the San Jacinto USD boundaries are welcome to apply. Once a student is accepted to the school, families will be provided additional information on the official district transfer process.
Virtual Learning for Grades 9-12
Self-Paced Virtual Learning: For families seeking a flexible and self-paced virtual learning experience. Students will work with their parents/guardians as the primary teacher. A credentialed educational coach/teacher will monitor progress and provide support as needed.
For families seeking a self-paced virtual learning experience in their own home.
Parents will assist their students through self-paced curricular modules of instruction.
Parents will be the primary teacher and will set the academic schedule.
Each student will be assigned an Educational Coach/Teacher who monitors progress and provides support as needed.
Provides flexibility to develop a custom education to meet unique needs.
Parents will assist their students through self-paced curricular modules of instruction.
Parents will be the primary teacher and will set the academic schedule.
Each student will be assigned an Educational Coach/Teacher who monitors progress and provides support as needed.
Provides flexibility to develop a custom education to meet unique needs.
Please see Mtn. Heights Academy’s website for more information about their registration process www.mha.san jacinto.k12.ca.us).