Is Online School the Right Fit?

About Online School

Thank you for considering eCADEMY K8 for the 2020-21 school year.

We want you to have the information you need to make the right choice for your child and family. This checklist will help you decide if full-time online school is the right fit.

Online School is Full-time, REAL School that includes:

Real grade-level learning outcomes
Real academic workload
Real assessment
Real teachers

What APS Provides:

Comprehensive curriculum
New Mexico certified teachers
Student/ teacher ratio that is the same as face-to-face classes

What Families Should Know:

Full-time, online school is truly a family lifestyle
Each student must have an adult with the dedicated time and motivation to fill the role of learning coach
Time commitment is approximately 30-35 hours per week, but will vary from student to student, depending on each student’s age and ability to work independently
Learning coaches should expect to dedicate learning time daily as follows:
- Grades K-2: About 5-6 hours per day
- Grades 3-5: About 3-5 hours per day
- Grades 6-8: About 2-3 hours per day
Learning time includes online lessons, real-time meeting with the teacher, and offline activities
Daily attendance in online and real-time digital lessons is required
Daily schedules can be flexible as long as they are built around real-time lessons with the teacher
The learning coach is the first line for technology and network troubleshooting

How Students Will Benefit:

Demonstrate persistence through working on tasks through completion
Ask for help when needed
Demonstrate age-appropriate organizational skills
Curious and interested in learning new things
Demonstrate age-appropriate focus and attention

For additional information, please see the Family Role Details Page.