Elementary - Important New Information Added
This year will look quite different than last year. You will have a Brandon School District staff member as a mentor, but instructors will be Edmentum instructors and curriculum, all of which are Michigan certified. Four days a week of live instruction and support are offered, with asynchronous learning as well. Additional information and details will be shared and discussed at the Summit Virtual Academy Back to School Night on September 01 at 5:30pm. This will be held virtually.
If your student was virtual last year, he/she should already have a school issued device. What is important to note is last year's early elementary students may not have worked from a chromebook. This year, your student will need either a chromebook or a desk/laptop computer. A tablet will not work well with this online program. If you are in need of a device, please contact the office.
In addition to your student's graded content, your student will also have access to Exact Path. This is a learning recovery program that is supplemental to their enrolled core subjects. This is completely optional, but is a great tool to have. Each student's learning path is tailored to his/her needs and to helping students grow and excel in their learning.
Here is a link in the meantime: https://e.edmentum.com/eoa-getting-started-students-parents-caregivers/
Secondary
While the method of instruction for secondary students will be largely unchanged, what will be different is your daily Zoom sessions and mentor help. We have three counselors that will be working with our secondary students. Your counselor will work to setup the appropriate schedule of classes for you. In addition, a counselor will be assigned as a student's mentor and will communicate weekly to help ensure students are progressing in their classes and getting any necessary support. Counselors will be assigned to students based on the following:
- Mrs. Hickey - students in grades 6-8
- Mr. Belluomo - students in grades 9-12 with the last name A-L
- Mrs. Dietiker - students in grades 9-12 with the last name M-Z
