Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Face to Face Learning

Option 1: 100% In-Person
*Families choose to send child(ren) to school for all instruction every day 

*Adopting all MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 20-21 Return to School  Roadmap “required” guidance and manystrongly recommended” and “recommended”

*Staff to wear masks unless eating or drinking while socially distanced from others.  Mask to be cleaned each day.

*5th Grade – 8th Grade to wear masks unless eating or drinking while socially distanced from others.  Mask to be cleaned each day. 

*Y5 – 4th Grade to wear masks in common areas (hallways, bathrooms, busses).  Socially distanced in cohorts.  Masks to be cleaned each day.

*Should state/region return to Phase 1-3 or there is a county-wide decision to close, remote learning from home (similar to Spring ‘20) kicks in 

SIMILAR
to Spring Remote Plan
DIFFERENT
from Spring Remote Plan
  • Google Classroom or Seesaw
  • Live Zoom meetings w/ teachers
  • Weekly lessons plans on our webpage
  • Specials/outdoor enrichment
  • Special education/ intervention support
  • Paper packets available for pickup
  • At least one school-provided device per family

•Learning opportunities for parents on tech & techniques
•Social/emotional lessons
•Longer instructional time expectations
•Benchmark assessments
•Waiting for guidance on attendance & grading requirements

 

Online Learning

Option 2: 100% Remote
*Families choose to participate in online learning every day for all coursework for an entire semester or school year

Option 2A:
Virtual Academy of Allegan County

Option 2B:
iCademy Global

 

  • Remain a student of IAC
  • 8 of 10 AAESA districts are participating
  • August 31 start date
  • Non-IAC mentor
  • Special education services provided by IAC staff
  • Have an option to return to IAC in-person in January
  • Edgenuity learning  platform

http://virtualacademyac.org

vaac@alleganaesa.org

• Become a full-time iCademy student for the entire 20-21 school year
• Classes start August 3rd, but iCademy will hold spots for our families
• A spot will be held for families to return to IAC  for the fall of 21

 

 

Soft Start to School