Elementary students at Lawrence Virtual School benefit from the combination of structure and flexibility. Student success is a product of the student, parent/learning coach, and certified LVS teacher working together.
- Daily structure of teacher-led live online class times combined with flexible at-home work time in math, language arts, science, and social studies.
- Live online classes for up to one hour on most school days (students and LVS teacher working together)
- Daily work assigned by LVS teacher totaling 15-20 hours per week (student and learning coach working together)
- The LVS teacher will expect samples of assigned work to be submitted for review on a regular basis
- Regular student conferences with the LVS teacher to check in and check progress
- Additional support offered for students includes:
- Extra skill instruction and practice
- Enrichment offerings
- Special education services are provided in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans
- Other offerings include class meetings, online clubs, in-person field trips
LVS students will use a variety of online resources, combined with print materials sent out to student homes.
- Current curriculum resources managed within the Schoology system, include:
- Benchmark Advance - English Language Arts (ELA)
- Zearn - Math
- IXL - Math and ELA
- Mystery Science
- Character Strong
- Students are provided an iPad 9 device from Lawrence Public Schools to complete daily work upon request.
Students are expected to attend class, complete online work, and attend conferences.
Parent/learning coaches are expected to guide and support students in daily online lessons and collaborate with their assigned LVS teacher, as needed.