Elementary Options
Elementary Options for 2020
Synopsis of Video with Links to Topics
- Overview of Options - A2 Classroom Connect and A2 Student Link both are AAPS curricula and teachers and tied to the school your child attends
- A2 Student Link is for families that don’t intend to return to classroom this semester/ or year
- A2 Classroom Connect starting year virtually, but moving to the classroom when safe to do so
- A2 Virtual is independent student, self-paced, learning option, asynchronous learning
- Student Link and Classroom Connect have same robust and rigorous curriculum, engaging with teachers in live virtual setting
- Student Link and Classroom Connect are similar to successful program from this summer
- Schedule for Student Link and Classroom Connect include morning meetings, flexibility for families and academic rigor
- Bulk of the core academic work done in the front portion of the day
- Afternoons include specials activities, small group learning, etc.
- Time spent in front of screens balanced by grade level, but in general mix of synchronous mini-lessons and independent time to do work to avoid long stretches in front of a screen
- Elementary schedule will include same supports built in as occur in school buildings for students with variety of special needs
- Spaces throughout the day for students to receive special services
- Plan for this fall is robust and rigorous to prepare students for next grade level
- One to one student devices, consistent learning platform, teachers using engaging learning strategies
- AAPS staff want students back in the buildings via Classroom Connect
- A2 Virtual is an option for students with independent learners and families that want an almost home-schooling experience
- A2 Student Link offers predictability of knowing will be virtual all year/semester
- Classroom Connect closest to traditional AAPS experience
- A2 Virtual own pace, not synchronous but ready for full year, AAPS teacher mentor but not daily live interaction
- Student Link offers fully online community of students
- Want to have students back in our classrooms as soon as possible
Elementary Reimagine Launch FAQs
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What is the daily elementary schedule?
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Will the elementary schedule have my students on a “screen” all day long?
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How does the school day start each day during online learning (for A2 Classroom Connect and A2 Student Link)?
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I want to help get my child prepared for fall learning and understanding more about Schoology. Where can I learn more?
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How will students be successfully oriented to online learning this fall?
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If our family chooses A2 Student link, is it possible to change?
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If our family chooses A2 Classroom Connect, will we be forced to send our child back to school in-person?
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If our family is interested in A2 Virtual, where can we find out more information?
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If our family wants to change the choice that they made (for example, chose A2 Student link and would now prefer A2 Classroom Connect), is this possible?



