FAQs

Yes. Students who have a TAG plan will receive necessary supports to meet their needs.

Yes, students in grades 6-12 can be in AVID electives. In grades K-5, we use AVID instructional strategies, which makes EDGE the only K-12 AVID program in the district.

Although a full range of course offerings may not be available, some AP courses are options for students. Due to International Baccalaureate (IB) certification constraints, we are not currently able to offer IB courses. However, we are continuing to explore how to make these options available for EDGE students.

Students in the EDGE program are dually enrolled at their resident school. They will graduate with their resident school peers and will have their resident school's name on their diploma and transcript. However, EDGE will host a graduation celebration.

There may be occasional and optional opportunities for students to have in-person contact with their peers and teachers, such as field trips or special celebrations.

For Grades K-2

K-2 students will spend about 60-90 minutes of their time online in teacher-led and independent learning. The balance of daily learning is supplemented with independent and family-supported practice and learning.

For Grades 3-12

Students in grades 3-12 are more independent and will spend more time on the computer engaged in learning and activities. The balance of daily learning is supplemented with independent and family-supported practice and learning.

There are many benefits to EDGE. Among them:

• Teacher-led instruction
• High quality, well-rounded, rigorous learning opportunities, including instructional supports, English language development suppport, and extensions
• Regular connections with your school
• Focus on student identity, belonging, and well-being
• Access to social-emotional supports such as a counselor or behavior specialist

EDGE Connected Pathway

EDGE Connected is for families who want access to a live teacher in a more structured virtual classroom setting, where EDGE sets the daily schedule. Primary delivery of instruction will be an EDGE teacher and the family will provide support and monitoring. Live instruction occurs daily.

EDGE Independent Pathway

EDGE Independent is for families who want more flexibility in their daily schedules. The EDGE teacher provides access to instructional materials which the student progresses through independently. Family is the primary support, with access to a teacher for additional assistance as needed.

Learn more about EDGE Pathways

Yes! Breakfast and lunch are available to qualifying students. Contact your neighborhood school for Grab-n-Go times.

Yes, EDGE students will be able to participate at their resident or in-district transferred (IDT) school. Example: If a student is on an IDT to McKay, they are eligible to play sports in McKay athletic programs.

Students will have access to after-school activities and sports through their local school. We know the importance of electives such as band, orchestra or art for all students.

Students with IEPs may participate in EDGE, though the services and accommodations may look different than in a traditional classroom. We will work with families to determine if revisions to the IEP are necessary to support student success. We have special education teachers who work exclusively at EDGE, and who specialize in how to meet the needs of online students.

Students who are English language learners are supported in multiple ways. Among them:

• Online curricula translate into to multiple languages.
• Explicit English language development services will be provided.
• Teachers can provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of English language learners.
• Students in K-5th grades, if qualified, can have Bilingual Spanish instruction.

Yes. Students who have a TAG plan will receive necessary supports to meet their needs.

Yes, students in grades 6-12 can be in AVID electives. In grades K-5, we use AVID instructional strategies, which makes EDGE the only K-12 AVID program in the district.