• To help you make an informed decision, we have outlined the similarities and differences of both options below.  These options are 1) instruction delivered online through the ‘remote’ phase at brick and mortar schools or 2) online instruction through Virtual School House. 

  	‘Remote’ phase online instruction at your ‘brick and mortar’ home school.	Online instruction through Virtual School House (VSH).
  Students attend online only.	YES While in the ‘remote’ phase, students will attend school online.  Classes will be taught with highly qualified teaching staff at the ‘brick and mortar’ homeschool using Microsoft Teams and online resources.	YES Students who attend Virtual School House will attend school online, regardless of community or individual school remote ‘phases.’ Classes will be taught by highly qualified teaching staff at Virtual School House using Microsoft Teams and online resources specific to VSH.
  Requires transfer to another school in West Ada to begin school in Fall 2020.	NO An in-district transfer is not required to stay at your address-based ‘brick and mortar’ homeschool in order to start in Fall 2020.	YES Attending VSH means you are transferring schools in West Ada.  VSH will become your new home school.
  Instruction will change based on response to community phases as recommended by CDH and determined by the West Ada Board of Trustees.	YES Based on West Ada’s Fall 2020 Re-opening Plan, instruction may change based on indvidual school response to ‘phases.’ This would include changes between online and live classroom instruction when students return to schools.	NO Instruction will continue in an online environment, despite changes in ‘phases.’ VSH will continue to be an online learning option for students and parents/guardians.
  If schools can resume and students return to school, can I transition back to our ‘brick and mortar’ home school right away.	YES Since you would be enrolled at your ‘brick and mortar’ school, your child would return when students are able to return to school	NO Students enrolled at VSH would need to finish the current semester before returning to their ‘brick and mortar’ homeschool.  This could potentially delay returning to school when other students in West Ada are able to return.
  Students can return to their previous homeschool at 2nd semester and Fall 2021.	YES Since students have not left their ‘brick and mortar’ school they are already enrolled for 2nd semester and Fall 2021.	YES Students can return at 2nd semester, however, principals will base approval/denial on current in-district transfer processes (Policy 501.9 and School of Choice Policy 604)
  Students will receive a device (laptop/iPad).	YES	YES
  Students are able to participate in a wide variety of courses in the Fall Semester 2020 (i.e. advanced placement, concurrent credit, honors, etc.)	YES In the ‘remote’ online instruction phase, schools will provide classes online that are typically offered in a brick and mortar environment.  Essentially, with some exceptions the majority classes taught in the school building would also be taught online.	NO Courses at VSH are limited in the Fall Semester 2020. High demand for courses and ‘filled’ courses with our online learning partners (i.e. IDLA) necessitate limiting VSH courses to core (i.e Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science) and limited electives.
  Special education available.	YES Special education will be available based on a student’s individualized education plan (IEP).	YES Special education will be available based on a student’s individualized education plan (IEP).

   

  The West Ada School District and Virtual School House supports your decision as parents/guardians and want to provide options for learning.

  Should you choose to stay at Virtual School House (VSH)you need do nothing further.  We will continue your child’s enrollment at VSH and communicate next steps with you. 

  Should you choose to un-enroll from Virtual School House and return to your ‘brick and mortar’ homeschool to participate in online learning in the ‘remote’ phase, please complete the quick form HERE for each child OR email your request to vshstaffmailbox@westada.org and we will transfer your child(ren)’s enrollment in PowerSchool.

• The Team 1 or Team 2 designation for students only applies to 'brick and mortar' schools in West Ada in the "alternate day" phase.  Due to the completely online instructional platform, the "phases" and corresponding team designations will not apply to students in Virtual School House. The VSH schedule will remain the same despite any district wide "phase" changes. 

• Yes, children at VSH will receive 1:1 devices. The district also has limited Wi-fi Hot Spot devices to support families who do not have internet connectivity in their homes to engage in virtual learning.

Students living within the boundaries of West Ada School District may enroll in Virtual School House as a School of Choice option. This means they are transferred from their previous school and fully enrolled in Virtual School House. Kindergarten through 12th grade is available.

On August 4, 2020, the West Ada School Board approved an update to Policy #604, Schools of Choice: "For the 2020-2021 school year, students who currently attend a school of choice or school with a capped enrollment and choose to enroll in the Virtual School House, may return to that school at
the semester or in the Fall of the next school year."

Students can be enrolled in VSH up to August 26th.    

Once the school year has begun, students will need to submit an in-district transfer form to enroll in Virtual School House.

Out of district students wishing to attend the Virtual School House will need to complete the Out of District application foud at: https://www.westada.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=70327&ViewID=C9E0416E-F0E7-4626-AA7B-C14D59F72F85&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=259281&PageID=14532&Comments=true

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Yes, VSH is considered a West Ada School of Choice. 
If you enroll your student(s) in VSH they will be "unenrolled" from their current school of attendance.

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Partial enrollment is not available in West Ada School District.

When a student is enrolled in a school, as they would be enrolled in Virtual School House, the child is expected to take the courses available in that school unless a special exception is made.

For example, students wishing to enroll in an accelerated mathematics course not offered at Virtual School House may have the opportunity to participate in the course at one of West Ada School District's other high schools.

Please review the course handbook for information on courses provided at each high school and contact the Virtual School House Principal to discuss a special exemption.

 

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All students in West Ada School District will be issued a mobile device, either a tablet or laptop dependent upon their grade level, through the one-to-one device program.

 

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The Virtual School House will engage the students in both synchronous and asynchronous learning. 

That means that students will have a good mix of learning that occurs through the online platform or while completing assignments individually as well as learning opportunities that occur together as a class or small group happening in real-time or live at the same time.

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Students meet with their teachers throughout the school day for lessons and learning. Likewise, they may meet in smaller workgroups with their teacher and classmates. Office hours will be available for students to meet one-on-one with their teachers as needed.

Microsoft Teams and FuelEd, the learning platforms used by Virtual School House, allow students to submit school work for easy access by their teacher. They can also use these platforms to review how their work was graded and have discussions with their teacher, classmates, or learning support.

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Parents and guardians can expect Virtual School House to operate in much the same way as a physical school - with teachers assigned to each grade level or course with lessons and learning taking place at specific times.

Parents and guardians may provide technical support to younger students as they learn and adjust to using a tablet or laptop. Older students are less likely to require routine support from parents and guardians during school time.

School counselors, special services, English language support staff, and paraprofessionals are assigned to Virtual School House specifically to support students enrolled in the school.

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• Students living within the boundaries of West Ada School District may enroll in Virtual School House as a School of Choice option. This means they are transferred from their previous school and fully enrolled in Virtual School House. Kindergarten through 12th grade is available.
• For the 2020-2021 school year, students who currently attend a school of choice or school with a capped enrollment and choose to enroll in the Virtual School House, may return to that school at the semester or in the Fall of the next school year based on Policy 604.  
• If you choose to send your student back to their physical school at semester of Fall of next school year, parents can complete an in-district transfer application.  This application will be reviewed by the building principals and approved/denied based on current enrollment and availability of resources based on Policy 501.9
• The current deadline for enrollment at Virtual School House is August 26th.  Once the school year has started, students will need to submit an in-district transfer form to enroll in Virtual School House.
• Students outside the boundaries of the West Ada School District may complete an out of district transfer form.  These forms can be found on the 'Parent/Students' tab on the District web page under 'Registration Forms.'

If you would like to enroll your student in VSH, follow these steps:

NEW TO THE DISTRICT:

If you are new to the district you will need to fill out the Pre-Registration Form, and choose Virtual School House as the school you want to attend.  The form is located at https://register.westada.org/preregister.html

Example of choosing Virtual School House on the Preregistration form: 

ALREADY ENROLLED AT ANOTHER WEST ADA SCHOOL:

If your student is currently enrolled in a West Ada School, you will need to complete the Virtual School Transfer Form located in Schoolforms in PowerSchool.

1. Sign in to PowerSchool ( https://ps.westada.org/public/home.html )

2. Click on the "Update Student Information" link located in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Click on the "SchoolForms" link in the Applications window.

4. Click on the "Virtual School Transfer Form" for each child you would like to enroll in VSH.

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No, you can enroll your students up to August 26th. After August 26th if you are interested in moving your student(s) to VSH you will be placed on a waiting list.

However, we would encourage you to enroll as soon as possible as we are looking at the numbers of staff needed for the VSH.

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Yes, VSH is considered a West Ada School of Choice.

If you enroll your student(s) in VSH they will be unenrolled from their current school of attendance. Should you choose to return to a 'brick and mortar' school in the West Ada School District you would complete an in-district transfer form and submit to the building principal. 

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• Yes, however, this is through our dual enrollment process.  It begins with contacting the principal/counselor of the school of attendance.

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If your student resides within the West Ada School District boundaries, they may apply to attend VSH. 

- You will need to fill out the Pre-Registration Form, and choose Virtual School House as the school you want to attend.  The form is located at https://register.westada.org/preregister.html

Students who reside outside the West Ada School District boundaries, must first apply for an out of district transfer.  The form is located at https://www.westada.org/registration

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It’s important for students to complete the semester at the school where they are enrolled to ensure that there will not be a loss of learning and / or a loss of credits being earned. 

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• At this time, Virtual School House offers 1/2 day kindergarten, AM or PM sessions.  

• Yes.  Teachers at Virtual School House are certified in the content areas they're teaching. This is true for general education teachers, grades preK-12, special education teachers, and support specialists.  

• We are currently hiring teachers for VSH from outside and within the West Ada school district.
  The person teaching your student's grade level or course may or may not be originally from your current school.

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• IEP and or 504 meetings will take place through the Microsoft TEAMS online meeting platform.  
• Parents will be invited to attend the meetings online or over the phone with their students teachers and IEP/504 team members.

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Courses available to students enrolled in Virtual School House are comprehensive core classes such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies. 

Career and Technical Education courses are taught in-person due to the physical aspect of the labs. Students enrolled in Virtual School House may participate in Career and Technical Education courses per availability in each program.

Students wishing to participate in athletics and activities may do so at their attendance area school, but must work directly with their school of attendance.

 

Grades K – 5:

Our K-5 students will be assigned a classroom teacher. Together, they will cover the Idaho Grade Level Standards in ELA (English Language Arts), Math, Science and Social Studies throughout the year. Students will receive live lessons, support, and assignments from their classroom teacher. Students will meet each day in whole class groups, small groups and individually as needed. The live lessons will take place through Microsoft Teams. This synchronous time together will include academic lessons, teambuilding, and opportunities for discussion and teacher feedback. Students will also practice skills asynchronously for hands-on activities.  We will be utilizing curriculum through Idaho Digital Learning Alliance. We will be able to differentiate the curriculum for students based on their learning level.  Our teachers will assess students, provide personalized instruction, and monitor progress. Every live lesson will be recorded and archived to ensure that students can review the lesson as needed or if they are unable to attend live can still learn from the direct instruction through the archive. Students will also be offered the opportunity to participate in PE and Music.

Grades 6 – 12:

Our students in grades 6-12 are taught using a combination of learning platforms from FuelEd and Idaho Digital Learning Alliance. Each course covers the Idaho Standards. Students will receive live lessons, support, and assignments from their classroom teacher. Students will meet each day in whole class groups, small groups and individually as needed. The live lessons will take place through Microsoft Teams. This synchronous time together will include academic lessons, teambuilding, and opportunities for discussion and teacher feedback. Students will also practice skills asynchronously for hands-on activities. 

 

Families should plan on students spending approximately 4 – 4.5 hours engaged in school each day.

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Please review the course listings for each grade level at: https://www.westada.org/domain/11099

The VSH offers Honors and AP courses.

We will offer concurrent credit courses through our education partner, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance.

A list of their courses may be found at: http://www.idahodigitallearning.org

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The Virtual School House will engage the students in both synchronous and asynchronous learning. 

That means that students will have a good mix of learning that occurs through the online platform or while completing assignments individually as well as learning opportunities that occur together as a class or small group happening in real-time or live at the same time.

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Our elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be placed in a classroom with a teacher.

Our K-5 students will be assigned a classroom teacher. Together, they will cover the Idaho Grade Level Standards in ELA (English Language Arts), Math, Science and Social Studies throughout the year. Students will receive live lessons, support, and assignments from their classroom teacher. Students will meet each day in whole class groups, small groups and individually as needed. The live lessons will take place through Microsoft Teams. This synchronous time together will include academic lessons, teambuilding, and opportunities for discussion and teacher feedback. Students will also practice skills asynchronously for hands-on activities.  We will be utilizing curriculum through Idaho Digital Learning Alliance. We will be able to differentiate the curriculum for students based on their learning level.  Our teachers will assess students, provide personalized instruction, and monitor progress. Every live lesson will be recorded and archived to ensure that students can review the lesson as needed or if they are unable to attend live can still learn from the direct instruction through the archive. Students will also be offered the opportunity to participate in PE, Music and Art.

Teachers will conduct live (synchronous) sessions each day for the different content areas.

Students will have time to work on their assignments offline (asynchronously). Our teachers will also offer office hours and have at least weekly check-ins with each student 1:1 to assess their learning trajectory and their current needs.

Our secondary students in 6th through 12th grade will be placed in courses by their enrollment choice.

Our students in grades 6-12 are taught using a combination of learning platforms from FuelEd (core courses) and Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (electives). Each course covers the Idaho Standards. Students will receive live lessons, support, and assignments from their classroom teacher. Students will meet each day in whole class groups, small groups and individually as needed. The live lessons will take place through Microsoft Teams. This synchronous time together will include academic lessons, teambuilding, and opportunities for discussion and teacher feedback. Students will also practice skills asynchronously for hands-on activities. 

Students will have time to work on their assignments offline (asynchronously).

Our teachers will also offer office hours and have at least weekly check-ins with each student 1:1 to assess their learning trajectory and their current needs.

Students will be engaged in a variety of activities throughout the day. Some of these activities will include working on a computer and other activities will include tasks such as discussions, writing, reading a book, creating a project to demonstrate understanding, etc.

Teachers will conduct live (synchronous) sessions each day for the different content areas.

Students will have time to work on their assignments offline (asynchronously). Our teachers will also offer office hours and have at least weekly check-ins with each student 1:1 to assess their learning trajectory and their current needs.

Families should plan on students spending approximately 5 – 5.5 hours engaged in school each day.

Students meet with their teachers throughout the school day for lessons and learning. Likewise, they may meet in smaller workgroups with their teacher and classmates. Office hours will be available for students to meet one-on-one with their teachers as needed.

Microsoft TEAMS and FuelEd, the learning platforms used by Virtual School House, allow students to submit school work for easy access by their teacher.

They can also use these platforms to review how their work was graded and have discussions with their teacher, classmates, or learning support.

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Parents and guardians can expect Virtual School House to operate in much the same way as a physical school - with teachers assigned to each grade level or course with lessons and learning taking place at specific times.

Parents and guardians may provide technical support to younger students as they learn and adjust to using a tablet or laptop. Older students are less likely to require routine support from parents and guardians during school time.

School counselors, special services, English language support staff, and paraprofessionals are assigned to Virtual School House specifically to support students enrolled in the school.

-Create a student workspace.

-Home Contact for student.

-Connect with the classroom teacher to communicate regarding student needs, successes and areas for improvement,

-Assist students with structure to ensure students are progressing and engaged with their learning.

 

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The Virtual School House has been operating for several years.

However, this is the first year that it has been offered Kindergarten through 12th grade.

The teaching methods we are using have been applied and utilized with different online programs and all grade levels.

There are studies that show the reliance on distance learning and the positive impact it can have a student’s achievement. We are constantly providing professional development based on research for best practices.

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-Students attending the Virtual School House are asked to purchase the same supplies as listed on our website: https://www.westada.org/Page/37912

Each student will be treated as an individual and work with the teacher(s) to insure they are progressing academically.

There will be both synchronous and asynchronous activities throughout each day.

At minimum we will expect students to be engaged in learning activities 5.5 hours each day during the regular school hours, which vary depending on the grade level.

Teachers will also be scheduling time to check in with students for 1:1 sessions each week.

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Depending on the number of enrollments per grade will determine the number of “classrooms” that will be utilized.

However, due to the nature of being an online school we will be able to be innovative with our lessons and the way students are grouped for small group instruction.

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We will work with each student on an individual basis to determine how to differentiate their work.

This will be done for interventions as well as extensions.

We want students to be working at their pace and completing work that aligns to their skill level.

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Yes, teachers will have regular office hours where parents and / or students can schedule time to meet through Microsoft TEAMS.

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End of Unit exams will be given online through our learning management system.

State Assessments, IRI, ISAT, PSAT and SAT will be proctored in person at the District Service Center.

We will abide by the current health situation, adhering to the wearing of masks, appropriate distance between testing stations, and ensure that all surfaces have been properly cleaned and sanitized.

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West Ada Virtual School House Class of 2021 and Beyond

English – 8 credits

High school students identified by each building’s RTI team as needing additional English language arts support should be placed in a Reading or Language Arts Lab class. The credits for these courses shall come from the student’s elective.

Speech/Competitive Speech/Debate – 1 credit

Physical Education – 2 credits

Health – 1 credit

Health Professions I and a 70% on the EOC will satisfy the Health credit requirement

Math – 6 credits

2 credits Algebra (or a higher-level math course that encompasses and exceeds the Algebra Standards),

2 credits Geometry (or a higher-level math course that encompasses and exceeds the Geometry Standards), and

2 credits senior year

Two (2) credits of the required six (6) credits of mathematics must be taken in the last year of high school in which the student intends to graduate. For the purposes of this subsection, the last year of high school shall include the summer preceding the fall start of classes. Students who return to school during the summer or the following fall of the next year for less than a full schedule of courses due to failing to pass a course other than math are not required to retake a math course as long as they have earned six (6) credits of high school level

AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering courses may also be counted as a mathematics credit if the student has completed Algebra II standards. Students who choose to take AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering may not concurrently count such courses as both math and science.

Students who have completed six (6) credits of math prior to the fall of their last year of high school, including at least two (2) semesters of an AP or dual credit calculus or higher-level course, are exempt from taking math during their last year of high school.

- High school math credits completed in middle school shall count for the purposes of this.
- Successful completion of HS Math I will satisfy the State’s Algebra graduation
- Successful completion of HS Math II will satisfy the States Geometry graduation

U.S. History – 4 credits

Eastern Geographical Perspectives – 1 credit

American Govt. – 2 credits

Economics – 1 credit

Science – 6 lab credits

Humanities – 2 credits

Any interdisciplinary course, visual or performing arts course, or world language course that meets the Idaho State Humanities Content Standards

Electives – 12 credits

 - TOTAL – 46 credits - 

Senior Project

Students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the district’s senior project that includes the technical paper and oral presentation.
Civics

Students must pass the state-mandated civics test or the approved alternative

 

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Yes, VSH is a fully accredited High School.

Students that attend VSH can receive a regular high school diploma from the Virtual School House.

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• Parents should expect students to be engaged in learning at least 5.5 hours, 5 days per week, on the same traditional calendar schedule. We are developing the daily instructional schedule now. We have a draft but they should expect 5.5 hours of their child engaged in learning opportunities throughout the day. This includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous lessons and assignments. Elementary teachers will schedule lessons throughout the course of a typical school day from 8:30-3:30 (Kinder will be half day). There are office hours from 3:30-3:45 daily with a closing meeting at the end of day until 3:55.

The Virtual School House follows W. Ada's traditional school calendar. With the board's decision on August 4, 2020 the Virtual School House will begin school on September 8, 2020.

Classes taught at Virtual School House are hosted at specific times of day and attendance is taken.

The Virtual School House will operate between the same hours as our face-to-face schools. At minimum we will expect students to be engaged in learning activities 4.5 hours each day during the regular school hours, which vary depending on the grade level.  Teachers will also be scheduling time to check in with students for 1:1 sessions each week.

Our elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be placed in a classroom with a teacher.

They will be taught the core curriculum (ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science) through Microsoft TEAMS. Teachers will conduct live (synchronous) sessions each day for the different content areas.

Students will have time to work on their assignments offline (asynchronously). Our teachers will also offer office hours and have at least weekly check-ins with each student 1:1 to assess their learning trajectory and their current needs.

Our secondary students in 6th through 12th grade will be placed in classrooms by content area.

We will be using the FuelEd curriculum.

Teachers will conduct live (synchronous) sessions each day for the different content areas in Microsoft TEAMS.

Students will have time to work on their assignments offline (asynchronously). Our teachers will also offer office hours and have at least weekly check-ins with each student 1:1 to assess their learning trajectory and their current needs.

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August 31st-September 4th- Device pickup at District Office and select schools across West Ada (dates are subject to change based on delivery to West Ada)

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All students in West Ada School District will be issued a mobile device, either a tablet or laptop dependent upon their grade level, through the one-to-one device program.

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We are currently working on finalizing our schedule for VSH, below is a broad overview of what the learning will look like at the Virtual School House this coming year for a kindergartner.

Kindergartners will be assigned a classroom teacher. There will be synchronous (live) sessions that take place for students as whole group, small group, and on an individual basis. There will also be asynchronous (offline/hands on) activities for students. The teachers will provide engaging lessons and activities for both synchronous and asynchronous activities. Kindergartners can expect a total of 2 – 2.5 hours each day engaged in both types of activities. We will also record the live lessons for those times that your students are unable to attend live. They will then be able to watch the recording of the lesson(s).  

We are planning different types of activities to keep the social aspect of school continuing for our students. We will have morning meetings, virtual recess, virtual field trips, virtual assemblies, among other activities. We will also be offering Music, PE, and Art.  

The Virtual School House is not a school location that has a specific GT program. However, we will be working with our education staff to differentiate the curriculum for those students who can move through the curriculum at a different pace. We will work with our GT Coordinator to collaborate on the education for our students. 

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If you start the year at one school and then want to switch mid-year, you would follow the district’s in-district transfer process. Transfer requests are evaluated based on space availability and resources at the requested school site. In general, transfers that are granted have the students transitioning at the end of a semester. This provides instructional continuity for students.

• Yes, if you choose to send your student back to their physical school, parents can complete an in-district transfer application.  This application will be reviewed by the building principals and approved/denied based on current enrollment and availability of resources based on Policy 501.9
• For the 2020-2021 school year, students who currently attend a school of choice or school with a capped enrollment and choose to enroll in the Virtual School House, may return to that school at the semester or in the Fall of the next school year based on Policy 604. 
• Currently, Virtual School House does not have a GT Program, however, instruction will include enrichment and extension opportunities for all students.  If your student has an identified underlying medical condition recorded in their 504 learning plan, may enroll in Virtual School House and have their seat saved at their GT program, should they choose to return. 
  
  

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If the West Ada School District moves to remote learning this is different than the Virtual School House.

The Virtual School House is considered a school of choice within the West Ada school district.

For our students that will attend school in-person there will be detailed plans from each school on how the yellow and red days will be handled.

The VSH is a different program than remote learning that will take place in the yellow and red scenarios. VSH will always run in a virtual setting for all students that are enrolled.

Yes, because the Virtual School House is considered a school within the West Ada School District it will be necessary to follow the transfer procedures.

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For Gifted and Talented Students:

• For 6^th grade math, we will cluster group students. Those students who would be in advanced math at their traditional middle school will be placed in the same section, to allow for curricular extensions.

 

• For 7^th and 8^th grade: students in the advanced math classes at their traditional schools will be placed in the corresponding honors course in VSH. The 8^th grade honors math class is aligned to high school math 1, and students will have a high school credit upon successful completion of the course.

 

• Middle school GT students who would like to pursue a specific of area of passion should communicate with the administrators of VSH to see what additional IDLA classes are available.

• Elementary students will receive extension and enrichment learning opportunities through their daily course schedule. 

• Absolutely.  The Virtual School House has special education teachers assigned to the virtual school house as case managers.  They will coordinate and deliver specially-designed instruction for students on IEP’s in all grades (ages 3-21).   

   

  We will have related service providers (SLP, OT, PT) also available to provide services through the VSH as outlined on each child’s IEP. 

   

  For students who transfer to the VSH from a brick-and-mortal school, an IEP meeting will be held at the start of school to revise the IEP as needed to reflect services in a virtual setting. When possible, a student’s teacher from a previous year will be asked to provide input on which strategies were more successful for the child during spring remote learning.   Parent input will also be critical in this process.  

   

  Virtual services will obviously look different than services provided within school buildings.  However, our special education teams are excited about working creatively with families and many different resources to meet a wide variety of student needs in a way that preserves the health and safety of students, families, and staff.  

• Parents should expect students to be engaged in learning at least 4.5 hours, 5 days per week, on the same traditional calendar schedule. We are developing the daily instructional schedule now. We have a draft but they should expect 4.5 hours of their child engaged in learning opportunities throughout the day. This includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous lessons and assignments. Elementary teachers will schedule lessons throughout the course of a typical school day from 8:30-3:30 (Kinder will be half day). There are office hours from 3:30-3:45 daily with a closing meeting at the end of day until 3:55.

• We have received this request from many families. At this time, we are exploring virtual preschool options. Watch this site for further updates.

• In order to qualify for our Early Intervention Preschool, children must qualify for special education services and have a current IEP (Individual Education Program) in place.If your child has a current IEP, all you need to do is send it to us and you would qualify for Early Intervention Preschool in the VSH (if you live within the West Ada School District boundaries). If your child does not currently have an IEP but you have any questions or concerns about his/her development, we could invite you to participate in our preschool screening process. If you are interested in scheduling a preschool screening, you can call our special services secretary at 208-350-5122, or email DSCSped@westada.org for more information.

VHS will be offering an Early Intervention Preschool for students ages 3-5 who qualify.

For specific information and to see if your student qualifies,  please contact our Special Education Director, Ramona Lee, lee.ramona@westada.org 

 

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