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The Flagstaff Online Academy is an online K-4 school in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Teachers will deliver live and recorded instruction to students in an online environment, as well as offer support and feedback through formative and summative assessment and virtual meetings. Teachers work with students through Zoom in large and small groups.
Students enrolled in the Flagstaff Online Academy will experience live Zoom instruction with Thomas teachers and will interact online with their classmates throughout the academic day. Lessons and content are aligned with FUSD curriculum guides and are consistent with the live lessons occurring at Thomas Elementary school. Coursework is a mixture of online and offline work.
Students participating in the Remote learning classroom for the 2021-2022 school year will be expected to follow the FUSD school calendar including holidays, early release, and any snow day delays or cancellations. Daily attendance will be taken, tardies will be marked, and the school hours will be observed 8:35 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Participation in the Thomas Online Academy requires a connection to the internet and a dedicated device to access course content and instruction. Flagstaff Unified School District will provide an iPad on a check-out basis to all enrolled students.
The Thomas Online Academy has met capacity for the 1st quarter of the school year. We will continue to monitor applications for the online academy and will place students on a waitlist. Students will be accepted to the program when we have availability in our classes.
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At a Glance
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- Kindergarten- Grade 4
- 5 days per week
- 8:25- 3:25 Monday- Thursday and 8:25- 12:25 Friday
- Internet connection required, District iPad provided
- Combination of live teacher-led instruction and independent work daily
- Class meetings, whole group and small group instruction daily
- FUSD teachers and curriculum
- Accommodations and support services provided
- Live instruction of art, music, PE, and library
- Social-emotional support
- Online and in-person activities and events
Is the Flagstaff Online Academy right for my child?
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Do you want your child to have a high quality educational experience from home?
The Flagstaff Online Academy will provide online live instruction from community teachers. Different than previous remote experiences, classrooms will be constructed around a virtual environment and will utilize strategies to effectively support students and families seeking an online education.
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Has your child shown success in learning remotely with a combination of live instruction and independent work?
Online learning is not for everyone. For those who are driven and can work independently, this program is for you.
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Do you have a reliable internet connection?
As an online school, the Flagstaff Online Academy is going to be most effective when reliable internet is available to registered students. A clear understanding of your internet accessibility will be key to ensure your child's success in the program.
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Can you supervise and support your students during the school day?
Student success in this program is going to need active parental involvement. Children should not be left home alone during the school day.
