We Encourage Students to Limit Screen Time and Increase Outdoor Time
Fox Valley Virtual School offers a unique opportunity for families looking for flexibility and accessibility without sacrificing hands-on learning and school community.
Goal Setting
We believe setting achievable, realistic goals is crucial to a student’s academic success, which is why Fox Valley Virtual School frequently works with students to set individual goals. In partnership with the student’s teacher, families set benchmarks designed to improve student’s reading and writing, as well as bettering their understanding of the concepts in all areas of their coursework.
Afternoon Learning
Students often spend their afternoon learning time completing physical activities in social studies, science, music, physical education, art, and guidance. Whether it’s painting mugs for art class or building a solar system to show classmates, students enjoy the opportunity to spend time off the screen and develop new skills.
Flexible Schedules
We provide a flexible schedule for students and families that allows them to work within their own specific needs to accomplish their goals. This flexibility also provides students with opportunities to develop higher-level executive functioning skills – such as time management, organization, and taking ownership of their own learning plan – that will build a foundation for success in and outside of the classroom setting.
Small Group Learning
Additionally, students will participate in small group and individualized instruction that is tailored specifically to their needs. This approach has shown to have a significant positive impact on students’ academic success.
Keys to Success in a Virtual Environment
Whether your student is transitioning to an online school for the first time or preparing for another year of learning from home, it’s important for students and families to follow best practices. Fox Valley Virtual School believes students will find success in a virtual environment by committing to these three principles:
- Schedule time each day to work on your independent tasks and assignments
- Attend all live sessions and small group sessions and be an active participant
- Contact your teacher if you have questions
The school offers so much more flexibility so my kids still have time during the day to be kids and enjoy their special interests. They have also worked really hard to foster friendships with the kids and my children socialize with their friends from the school every day virtually.
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