Yes, if a student is not a resident of a consortium district you must use Wisconsin DPI’s Open Enrollment process to Marshall School District to attend JEDI. This includes regular Open Enrollment, Alternative Open Enrollment, and Part-Time Open Enrollment.
Graduating students will receive a diploma from the district they are enrolled in.
Yes, JEDI is a public school, and accepts students with disabilities. Placement at JEDI is an IEP team decision. Students requiring special education services must have an IEP that outlines Special Education services provided by their district. As with all students, virtual courses must be evaluated with the student’s needs in mind. Learning in a virtual environment may not be an appropriate placement for every student. District Guidance staff, parents, and special education staff should make that determination before deciding to enroll the student in courses.
Students enrolled in the same class communicate with each other through virtual classroom discussions using a discussion board. Student instant messaging and e-mail is also available.
JEDI is a completely non-profit organization.
A charter school is a public non-sectarian school created through a contract or “charter” between the operators and the sponsoring school board or other chartering authority. The Wisconsin Charter School Law gives charter schools freedom from certain state rules and regulations in exchange for greater accountability for results. The charter defines the missions and methods of the charter school. The chartering authority holds the school accountable to its charter. The basic concept of charter schools is that they exercise increased autonomy in return for this accountability. They are accountable for both academic results and fiscal practices to several groups: the sponsor that grants them, the parents – who choose them, and the public that funds them.
Students taking part in the JEDI Virtual School are required to participate in the same State standardized testing as other public school students.
JEDI students are eligible to participate in WIAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association) sanctioned activities if they meet their district and WIAA eligibility requirements.
Students will be given quizzes and tests, as well as a variety of assignments and projects to assess their understanding of the subject matter being learned.
Teachers can be contacted via their e-mail, through the Genius messaging system, or on the phone during established office hours.
Most courses do not require textbooks. However, we suggest you browse through your course at the start and make a list of any books, novels, software, etc. that might be needed. Many may be borrowed from your local or school library free of charge. All materials needed for students enrolled in the JEDI Virtual School will be provided by the school at no charge to the student. Students (or schools) purchasing single courses for students not enrolled in JVS will be responsible for the purchase of required materials. Individual school districts may have policies regarding single course fees and materials purchases. Students are encouraged to check with their school district regarding those policies.
Currently JEDI Virtual School enrolls students from grades PK-12.
A trained learning coach is provided to full-time JEDI Virtual School students to be a consistent guide in the student’s learning. The coach will monitor the student’s progress and maintain close contact with the student, parents, and JEDI Student Advisors via phone, e-mail and virtual visits, if needed. On-Site Monitors are district-provided staff that are able to help students access their JEDI courses within the school building the student attends.
Students will need to have a computer system with a broadband Internet connection. Some courses require access to resources on the internet (You-Tube, Teacher Tube, etc.) Please contact your resident district or JEDI if computer and/or internet access is needed.
The simple answer is no. Students enrolled in the JEDI Virtual School are attending a public school, however they do their schooling at home. JEDI offers Board approved comprehensive elementary, middle, and high school curriculums that are aligned to State standards and accessible to students online. JEDI Virtual School students are guided by a Personal Education Plan. The plan is cooperatively developed by the student, the parent, guidance and/or special education representatives, and a JEDI representative.
The main content of courses is available directly through our secure, virtual student classroom. In some cases, links might be provided so that students can take advantage of other information available online. It is suggested that filtering software is used on your child’s computer and that you use parental supervision to protect your child from unwanted information on the Internet.
JEDI is the perfect environment for a family that travels. As long as WiFi or broadband access is available, your child will be able to complete the lessons. Attendance requirements, must still be met, while travelling.
Parents are also given a login and password to monitor progress in our student information system. We encourage all parents to be actively involved in their student’s progress and are happy to assist them. We also recommend that parents view the student login site so that they may go into their child’s classes and monitor the assignments that have been completed through the gradebook.
The Open Enrollment process is directed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and has very specific directions. The information is available at the following website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html. You may request open enrollment to a school with the assurance that you may change your mind at any time until the year begins. If a decision is made not to follow through with the open enrollment, the parent should notify the non-resident district immediately so that when the open enrollment information is sent out at the beginning of the school year, your student will be listed as not open enrolled.
JEDI offers a comprehensive high school, middle school, and elementary school curriculum including core and elective coursework.
While there are many choices for virtual schooling. JEDI is one of the few virtual schools that provides students with a team to coach their educational success. JEDI is operated by a Governing Board made up of appointed members from the school districts and community members of the JEDI consortium. We work to build a relationship with each student to help them realize their dreams and meet their goals to make their dreams a reality.
While the pace for individual assignment completion is established by the student, students are given a semester to complete a half-credit course. Each course has a pace chart that includes individualized due dates to finish on schedule. The student may complete courses as quickly as they choose, but they must complete ALL assignments, and all work submitted must be of passing quality to ensure a passing grade and credit being earned.
JEDI offers a Board approved comprehensive curriculum that is aligned to State standards. The course content mirrors that of the courses offered in the other schools in area districts. All teachers hold appropriate licenses.
For students entering the program, initial grade placement is determined after a review of an official transcript, other documentation, and information provided by the student and parent during the application process. Grade advancement will be based on cumulative credits earned while enrolled in the program. The school district’s decision on grade placement is final.
The educational plan for a JEDI Virtual School student is determined first by the student’s educational needs and then by their interests. With the assistance of student services personnel, guidance, and parents, students select core and elective courses at a pace that meets their educational goals. Students must meet the district graduation requirements to receive a high school diploma.
Virtual courses can be a valuable option for many different types of students if they have regular access to a high-speed internet connection and the ability to read and operate a computer well enough to complete assignments on the computer.
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