School Calendar

The JEDI Virtual School will use the State mandated calendar as a guideline to assist student, parent, course instructor and coach in planning.  The school year will begin after September 1 and end during the second week in June.  Semester II will begin during the third week of January.

The school does honor the any place any time concept making learning opportunities available 365 days a year 24 hours a day.  JEDI High is exempt from the mandatory time requirements of a traditional school.  Therefore students will work at a pace that meets the parameters established in the student Personal Education Plan.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Acceptable Use Policy

Since Internet use is required, accessing the on-line course format highlights certain rights and responsibilities for students.  The following serves as a guideline for expectations of students in the online learning environment.  All students must read the rules of netiquette carefully and understand their significance. 

1. Students are responsible for good behavior.  Always use a computer in a way that shows consideration and respect.  Obscene, profane, threatening or disrespectful language is prohibited.
2. Integrity and authenticity of student work is valued.  Do not cut, copy or plagiarize Internet content or the work of others and present as your own.  Copying the work of others, allowing others to copy your work or misusing content from the Internet could result in removal from the course.
3. Security on any computer is a high priority.  Do not share your security information with others.
4. Email is not private.  You will be held accountable for the content of your email communications. 
5. Be cautious of email messages from anyone.  Do not share personal information, arrange a meeting with someone or engage in personal contact.  Notify your learning coach if you receive communication that makes you feel uncomfortable or is inappropriate.
6. The sending of unsolicited email to your on-line classmates is prohibited.  All email to classmates should be of course-related nature only.
7. Students must use an email address appropriate for an educational environment.  Email addresses that use profanity or may otherwise be offensive are not permitted, and an alternate address will be required.
8. Protect your password.  Keep it secret.
9. JEDI Virtual School assumes no responsibility for any phone charges, line costs or usage fees for connectivity to the Internet.
10. Users are subject to all local, state and federal laws.  School officials will cooperate fully with law enforcement officials in any investigation related to any illegal activities conducted through Internet access.  In the event there is a claim that you have violated this policy, you will be provided with notice of the suspected violation and have an opportunity to present an explanation.  Any violations may result in removal from the course as well as other disciplinary or legal action.

Academic Honesty Policy

Academic honesty is at the heart of a meaningful on-line educational experience.  It is expected that all schoolwork submitted for the purpose of meeting course requirements is the original effort of the individual student.  This includes test taking, homework, class assignments and the original creating of essays, compositions, term papers and research.  All work submitted by students should be a true reflection of effort and ability.  If such is not the case, then the student has demonstrated unacceptable academic behavior and is subject to disciplinary action.  Academic integrity means the student work on each assignment will be completely his/her own work.  Cheating involves submitting work that has been copied from someone else or allowing someone to copy your work.  Plagiarism is a special kind of cheating that involves stealing someone else’s work and presenting it as one’s own.  Course instructors use a variety of methods to check student work for authenticity.  Students have regular oral tests and assessments with the on-line instructor.

Discipline Policy

In addition to the expectations above, students must comply with any rules and regulations of the learning site (school, library, etc.).  In the event of an incident of misconduct by a student, an investigation, following due process, will be conducted.  If misconduct by the student occurred, the following steps will be implemented:

First Offense – Verbal warning followed up by written notice to parents. 
Second Offense – Meeting with student, parent, and appropriate school officials. 
Third Offense or Serious Misconduct – Remove from the course.

Appeal Process:  The student or parent may appeal the disciplinary action by notifying the Governing Board President in writing within 5 working days of the action.  The Governing Board Executive Committee will hear the appeal within 5 working days of receiving notification and submit the results of the appeal in writing within 5 days.

Drop Policy

Students may drop a course within the first 10 school days from the course activation date without penalty.  If the course is dropped after that, a grade of W/F will be assigned.  Students may be dropped administratively if there is no activity or assignments completed in 7 days and if off pace after two weeks.  If technical problems occur, notify the learning coach immediately.  If courses are being taken from the home school, the drop/add policy of the home school must be followed.

Course Progress Expectations Policy

Attendance for on-line learners is measured by the amount of activity on the computer in the courseware, by submitting assignments and activities, communicating with the teacher, participation in on-line discussions and other teacher directed on-line activities.  Students are considered in attendance if he/she logs in at least once during the week and successfully submits a least one assignment that meets the rubrics or expectations for that assignment.  Not meeting these expectations may result in being recorded as absent for that week.

Sophomore/10th Grade Testing Policy

Students enrolled in a public school in Wisconsin are mandated to participate in state-wide testing during their 10^th grade year.  Students who have learned at least 6 credits and less than 12 credits will be considered in grade 10 and will be required to participate in the testing.  The testing will be completed in a proctored location.