Additional Information
Students in virtual learning should expect to:
- Be instructed with the same curriculum presented in the traditional classroom (same standards and sequence).
- Be engaged in instructional activities for the full school day.
- Complete work both online and offline.
- Complete work both independently and guided by the teacher.
- Have all assignments evaluated or graded.
- Regularly receive feedback on class work and progress.
- Engage in instructional conversations with teachers each week.
- Take the same assessments (tests).
English as a Second Language Instruction (ESL) in Virtual Learning
Students are placed in the Bilingual and ESL programs per the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
and with parent approval will continue to be served by teachers who hold the state required certifications. For the
elementary bilingual program, teachers will be bilingual certified. For the elementary and secondary ESL program, ESL
students will be scheduled with an ELA/ESL certified teacher.
Gifted and Talented Services in Virtual Learning
Students who have been formally identified as gifted/talented will continue to receive those services in both
learning environments. Students will complete assignments following their assigned schedule. Students will be taught by
core content area teachers who have met the 30 state required GT professional development hours.
Grading in Virtual Learning
Students in virtual learning will be evaluated with the same standards as students on campus, including the calculation
of grade point averages and class ranking. All assignments will be checked and evaluated according to the GCCISD
grading policies and procedures outlined in the Uniform Grading Guidelines.
Intervention and Enrichment in Virtual Learning
Intervention, enrichment and tutorial time will be scheduled regularly for students to best meet their academic needs.
During this time, students may engage in assigned group activities, project-based learning activities, small group or
individual instruction. Teachers will communicate their plan for the designated time with students.
504/Special Education Support in Virtual Learning
Each student with a disability will be provided the Special Education/related services and/or 504 services identified in
the student’s individualized education/504 plan. GCCISD is committed to meeting the unique needs of students with
disabilities by ensuring the ARD/IEP or 504 Committees convene as needed to discuss needs, review progress and make
individualized recommendations for our students.
Attendance in Virtual Learning
Class participation is crucial to the success of any class. Participation means engaging in each class, completing the
assigned tasks, asking questions about the tasks, offering ideas and responding to any discussion. Students participating
in virtual learning will follow the same daily schedule as face-to-face students. Attendance will be taken daily for all
students, including those participating in virtual learning. In order to be marked “present,” virtual learning students must
be logged on and engaged in learning at the established attendance time.
It is important that students understand that virtual learning attendance is based on daily engagement, not solely the
completion of assignments. State law TEC §25.092 and GCCISD Policy FEC (Local) and (Legal) still require students to
attend at least 90% of their classes to receive credit and be promoted. Virtual attendance will count in the same manner
as on-campus (face-to-face) attendance in satisfying this requirement.