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Welcome to EDGE!
Educating the Digital Generation with Excellence
A Virtual Academy offered by CNP Schools
Program Overview:
CNP EDGE Virtual Academy is a free 6th-12th grade virtual school founded in June 2020 by the Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School District. Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools continue to make strides in providing the best possible educational experience for each student. As developments in technology continue to advance, our goal is to create an environment that encourages independent, 21st-century learners and prepares students for the world beyond CNP Schools.
The CNP EDGE Virtual Academy will allow students to customize their learning experience to fit their style and individual needs. Students may choose an entirely virtual learning program or choose a hybrid learning program that will combine virtual learning and extracurricular activities. The hybrid-learning option allows students to enroll in virtual classes and still attend traditional classes on campus for specific electives such as fine arts, vocational education, and athletics, just to name a few.
All CNP Virtual Academy students will be enrolled in a specific school within the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District and counted in the average daily membership for their assigned school location. This school will serve as the location for additional educational support services.
By utilizing highly qualified, certified teachers, the virtual academy will provide quality instruction and a place for online students to participate in social, extracurricular, nutritional, and counseling activities. These teachers are specialists in their teaching fields, setting them apart from many other virtual programs offered in Oklahoma.
CNP EDGE Virtual Academy provides a unique opportunity for CNP students in grades 6 -12 to have a challenging educational experience in a supportive online environment. Highly qualified teachers support courses. At least one certified teacher at Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools monitors each student with a commitment to quality and high standards. Courses within the EDGE program support college readiness and are for first-time credit only. Students who fail a course will need to work with their counselor to review credit recovery options.
Communication
Positive, consistent two-way communication among students, parents, and teachers is essential to success in an online learning environment. Please email teachers using their CNP school email instead of the email within Courseware or Google Classroom.
Academic Calendar
The EDGE program will follow the approved CNP school calendar for the given school year. In the case of a district-wide inclement weather day, EDGE students will be in session or out of session on the same days as traditional students. We will make up any days missed on the designated inclement weather days in the spring semester. Courseware allows us to schedule holiday breaks in the software at the administrative level. Students will not have assignments due during a scheduled holiday break.
Program Commitment
6th-12th grade students will make a semester-long commitment to the virtual program. Students are encouraged to provide their own technology device with a Google Chrome internet browser and access to the internet. However, the school district can provide technology devices and hotspots for families who request assistance. These devices will be checked out in August and returned in May through the site media center.
Library/Media Services
Students have access to the school library/media resources and services at their designated school sites. Students can use the online Destiny program to select and place holds on materials. https://cnpdestiny.org/district/servlet/presentlistsitesform.do;jsessionid=8D6FCD4E8F44FA64275BF8D2C8D661C2?districtMode=true The school libraries/media centers will use a pick-up/drop-off delivery system that utilizes safe handling procedures. Students can also check out e-books or utilize the public library system for additional resources. Contact the library/media director at your assigned school site for extra support and educational resources.
Academic Integrity
Choctaw-Nicoma Park students participating in the EDGE program are held to high academic standards. EDGE students are always expected to conduct themselves with the highest academic integrity. Students caught plagiarizing, copying, or cheating may receive a zero for their work, academic probation, or virtual program removal.
Extracurricular Activities
Students enrolled in the CNP EDGE Virtual Academy are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities at their school with the site principal’s permission beginning in the seventh grade. If students choose to participate in an extracurricular activity offered as a class during the regular school day (choir, band, AG, athletics, etc.), they will be required to attend those classes on campus during the regular school day following state and district attendance policies. Students will be responsible for their transportation to and from the activities.
Hybrid Schedules
CHS students will have the opportunity to take online classes during the school day. Virtual students with a hybrid schedule will not remain on campus during virtual class periods. Students (or parents) will be responsible for their transportation to and from on-campus classes.
Curriculum
The EDGE program uses the Courseware curriculum created by the Edmentum Company and managed by district teachers. All courses taught through the EDGE Virtual Academy will meet the grade-level Oklahoma Academic Standards. The Oklahoma Academic Standards serve as expectations for what students should know and do by the end of the school year. Click on the following link to view the Oklahoma Academic Standards.
Dropped classes
If an EDGE student drops a virtual course after ten days they will 1) receive a no credit (NC) on their transcript or 2) be given another virtual course to be completed at an accelerated rate and will receive the grade for completed work at the end of the grading period. A student is not allowed to drop a course after five weeks, instead, they will receive the grade earned.
SEARCH
Students can participate in their regularly scheduled SEARCH day by catching the bus at their assigned school site or being transported directly to the SEARCH program by a parent/guardian.
Concurrent Enrollment
CHS EDGE students can still participate in concurrent enrollment and receive tuition paid by the state of Oklahoma. Graduates from Choctaw High School can receive the Ticket to Rose Scholarship for two years of free tuition at Rose State College.
Students with Special Needs
Parents of children with disabilities on a Section 504 Accommodation Plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will want to meet with their IEP team before enrollment to determine the least restrictive environment and the best placement for their child. Our district does provide an online curriculum for special needs students; however, modifications due to the curriculum’s software design can be limited.
Grounds for Dismissal
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Students who do not log in to complete assignments for ten consecutive days without prior approval will be withdrawn from CNP Schools for non-attendance.
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Students who fail two or more courses in the EDGE program at the end of a grading period will be re-enrolled in traditional brick-and-mortar schools for the following grading period.
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Students who demonstrate improper use of school-related technology or violate school technology policies will lose their online privileges and be returned to traditional school.
Secondary EDGE Student Attendance Procedures
EDGE students who are enrolled in the full-time virtual academy or completing elective courses on campus will be subject to district and state attendance policies (Oklahoma Statute 70 O.S. 3-145.8)
CNP EDGE students will be marked present if…
They complete at least one assignment per week per course.
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Students who know in advance of a scheduled absence should work ahead to complete assignments in advance of the absence.
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Students who have been marked absent for ten consecutive days will be withdrawn from Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools due to lack of attendance.
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If work is not completed for the week and prior arrangements have not been made with the teacher, zeros will be given. It will be at the teacher’s discretion if work can be made up for full credit, partial credit, or a maximum percentage value.
Secondary Grading Procedures
Teachers are expected to give at least two grades per week in each course. Student eligibility reports are run on Monday mornings.
PowerSchool is the official grade book and should reflect the student’s current grade in the course. The grades and pacing/student progress in Courseware may or may not match the grade and pacing/student progress in PowerSchool. Parents/Students are responsible for monitoring grades in PowerSchool.
Teachers will send out a weekly newsletter to students through email or Google Classroom and unlock at least a week’s worth of lessons in Courseware by no later than Friday each week.
If work is not completed for the previous week and prior arrangements have not been made with the teacher, zeros will be given. It will be at the teacher’s discretion if work can be made up for full credit, partial credit, or for a maximum percentage value.
Secondary New Student Checklist
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First, meet with your school counselor to attain a schedule.
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Ensure you know your Courseware login information and know how to use it.
Using Google Chrome for your internet browser, go to login.edmentum.com
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For the Account line use: CNPSD
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Your login is your first and last name (all one word and lowercase) ex: billysmith
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Your password is the same as your google password
ex: BSmit1234
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Log into Courseware and make sure you have been added to all of your classes. If you do not see all of your classes, email the teacher of the missing class(es) to remind them to add you.
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Take some time to learn how to navigate Courseware. Make sure you know how to open and complete your assignments. If you have any questions, email your teacher.
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Make sure you have accepted any invitations to Google Classrooms that belong to your teachers. Many of our virtual teachers communicate important information using their Google Classrooms.
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For new student resources about Courseware, including tutorials on how to use it, go to Getting Started with Courseware and scroll down to Student Resources.
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Make sure you know how to reach out to Edmentum for technical support. The email is support@edmentum.com which will auto-generate a service support ticket for your issue. The hotline is: 1-800-447-5286
Schedules and Organization
In a typical school day, students will spend about 360 minutes/6 hours in class and studying coursework. Online students should expect to dedicate anywhere from 4-6 hours working on their coursework as well.
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Who do I contact if I have a question or concern about... |
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Enrollment (electric bill, demographics, attendance, class schedule, report card, PowerSchool parent portal access, etc.) |
The office at your school site: Choctaw High School: 390-8899 Choctaw Middle School: 390-2207 Nicoma Park Middle School: 390-6960 |
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School pictures & Yearbooks |
Your school site |
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State-Mandated Testing |
Your school site |
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Parent portal access to PowerSchool |
Your school site |
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Child Nutrition |
390-5513 |
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Transportation |
Mr. McFarland: 390-5524 |
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My child’s assignments or assignment deadlines |
Your child’s instructor |
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Grades |
Your child’s instructor |
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Difficulty with an assignment |
Your child’s instructor |
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EDGE Program Questions or Courseware Software Concerns |
EDGE Director - Dr. Worley Office:390-5534 dworley@cnpschools.org EDGE Administrative Assistant - Mrs. Trotter Office: 390-5532 btrotter@cnpschools.org |
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Courseware Technology Issues |
https://www.edmentum.com/support 800-447-5286 |
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Other Instructional Software (Exact Path, Moby Max, textbook software, etc.) |
jwalters@cnpschools.org |
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IEP or 504 Accommodations |
Your School site |
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PowerSchool issues |
psso.problems@cnpschools.org |
Secondary EDGE Program Expectations
Expectations for Parents
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Set up a distraction-free, designated workspace for your child(ren) to work every day.
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Provide equipment (a device, internet access, and supplies) for your child to complete their coursework.
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Assist your student(s) in setting up a routine and schedule for completing schoolwork each week.
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Take a hands-on, active role in your child(ren)’s daily education.
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Ensure your child checks emails and Google Classroom regularly for information.
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Communicate with teachers regularly via CNP email regarding any course or curriculum issues.
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As needed, check your student’s grades through PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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As needed, check your student’s login habits and time on task through a Sensei for Parents account.
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Contact the school counseling office for schedule changes or scheduling issues.
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Contact the EDGE office for Courseware technical issues.
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Provide transportation to the home base campus for all state-mandated testing.
Expectations for Students
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Know your student login procedures.
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Sign-in to Courseware Learning Software to complete weekly assignments.
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Check your CNP email and your teachers’ Google Classrooms at least three times per week.
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Communicate with teachers during online office hours for assistance.
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Email teachers using their CNP Schools email address.
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Complete assignments within a weekly timeframe demonstrating academic integrity.
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Check grades through PowerSchool Student Portal.
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Participate in all state-mandated testing.
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Sign in and out through the main office if you come to the home base campus.
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EDGE students cannot remain on campus outside of their regularly scheduled times.
Additional Resources
Parent Resources for Courseware (6th-12th grade)
Courseware Software Vocabulary
Tutorials provide the lesson material. Redoing tutorials will unlock mastery tests until at least 80% mastery is reached.
Mastery Tests check student understanding of the tutorial and are similar to a homework assignment at the end of a lesson. If students do not show mastery (80% or higher), they can redo the tutorial to get another chance to score higher on the mastery test.
Post Tests are provided at the end of a unit or set of tutorials and mastery tests. These are the equivalent of a chapter or unit test.
Guided Notes are available within the tutorials for some courses.
Locked Assignments: Teachers will unlock at least a week’s worth of assignments at a time for students to complete. Teachers can lock tasks after weekly due dates have passed.
Current Grade shows the student’s average on the work they have completed. The current grade is the one students and parents should be looking at to check progress.
Course Grade reflects the student’s average on all the work for the entire semester, including zeros for all the incomplete assignments. The course grade will be incomplete and will show a lower average until the student finishes the entire course.