Students will use curriculum from one of OSD’s online learning partners, Edmentum or Stride Learning.

Grades K-2

• Students in grades K-2 will receive live online classes from a Wisconsin licensed teacher in order to provide the support needed for younger students.
• K-2 students can expect to spend 4 hours per day in synchronous classes with a teacher Monday-Thursday, with the remaining time and Fridays being asynchronous. Our OSD liaison will check in with families on Fridays. 
• An OSD liaison will check in with students once per week
• Students in grades K-2 will participate in required assessments (e.g., STAR, Literably) 

Grades 3-8

• Grade 3-8 students will engage in self-paced asynchronous online lessons (there will be no live or recorded lessons).
• The amount of time spent online will vary based on the student and subject.
• Parents / caregivers will serve as the primary support, and a Wisconsin licensed instructor(s) available as a resource.
• Students / parents will be responsible for setting their own learning schedules 
• An OSD liaison will check in with students once per week.
• Students in grades 3-8 will participate in required assessments (e.g., STAR, Literably)

Grades 9-12

• Grade 9-12 students will engage in self-paced asynchronous online lessons (there will be no live or recorded lessons).
• The amount of time spent online will vary based on the student and subject.
• Parents / caregivers will serve as the primary support, and a Wisconsin licensed instructor(s) for each course available as a resource.
• Students / parents will be responsible for setting their own learning schedules. 
• An OSD liaison will check in with students once per week.
• Students will participate in state mandated testing (e.g., ACT Aspire).

Students will use curriculum from one of OSD’s online learning partners, Edmentum or Stride Learning.

Kindergarten - Grade 2
K-2 students can expect to spend 4 hours per day in synchronous classes with a teacher Monday-Thursday, with the remaining time and Fridays being asynchronous.  Our OSD liaison will check in with families on Fridays. 

Grades 3-8
The amount of time spent online will vary based on the student and subject.

Grades 9-12
The amount of time spent online will vary based on the student and subject.

Yes. There will be an OSD liaison assigned to fully online students who will check in with students and families once per week.

Families who are signing up for the online option will be asked to make at least a one semester commitment to online learning. The OSD liaison will be available to work with families and create learning plans to help ensure that all students are successful. 

We also understand that vaccinations for students under age 12 may impact a family’s desire for in-person instruction; requests to return to in-person will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Kindergarten - grade 8 (K-8)

Complete the form below to indicate your student will be participating in full online learning for fall 2021. After completing the form, you will be contacted if there are any questions. You will receive an online learning confirmation and additional instructions in mid-August.

Full Online Instruction Form (Grades K-8) - English

Full Online Instruction Form (Grades K-8) - Spanish

Grades 9-12

Complete the application below to request participation in full online learning for fall 2021. The OHS Online Coordinator and a school counselor will review each application and contact you with any questions. You will receive an online learning confirmation and additional instructions in mid-August.

Full Online Instruction Application (Grades 9-12) - English

Full Online Instruction Application (Grades 9-12) - Spanish

If your OHS student is interested in taking 1-2 blended learning classes please complete the blended learning course application (see OHS blended learning FAQs below) rather than the application for full online instruction.

The OSD Online Coordinators evaluated several online learning products. To be considered, products had to be aligned to Wisconsin Academic Standards and be easy for parents and students to use. Other factors considered were feedback from OSD families who have used the product in the past, the robustness of the program, the ease of providing course materials, the variety of course offerings, and the company reputation.

Families who are signing up for the online option will be asked to make at least a one semester commitment to online learning. We understand that vaccinations for students under age 12 may impact a family’s desire for in-person instruction; requests to return to in-person will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, for assessments which are required to be in person, such as proctored assessments, and state tests.

It is important to recognize that the asynchronous learning format does not work for every student.  Students who are successful with online learning tend to be able to:

• Effectively navigate technology
• Work independently
• Ask for help when they have questions or need guidance
• Effectively organize and manage their time
• Actively engage with class material and independently complete assignments

Parents/caregivers share in the responsibility of helping students stay on track. Parents/caregivers can support students by:

• Set a daily routine for learning and review the weekly schedule and work responsibilities with your student.
• Ensuring that your student has an appropriate learning space (a desk near an outlet) and that typical school supplies are available (paper, crayons, markers, pencils, etc.)
• Proactively communicate with OSD liaison

Students will continue to receive services and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. An OSD staff member will work with each family to determine the appropriate support for individual students.

No. There will not be an online program for 4K learners this fall. Early Learning / 4K programming information will be sent to families in an email from 4K Principal, Mary Hermes.

If you have specific questions about 4K instruction, please contact 4K Principal, Mary Hermes, at mghermes@OregonSD.org.

The updated CDC guidance for schools was released on July 9 and WI DHS is currently reviewing it. This will be followed by a PHMDC review and an issuance of guidance. We will make decisions about fall safety measures as soon as we have all of the input from the health experts. We plan to share an update at the regularly scheduled board meeting on August 9.

Yes. At the high school level, we have a rich tradition of blended course schedules (taking 1-2 courses online), which will continue this fall. Pre-pandemic, about 40% of our OHS graduates engaged in at least one online course prior to graduation. 

If your student is interested in applying to take 1-2 courses in a blended learning format, please complete the blended course application by Friday, July 23:

Blended Course Application - English

Blended Course Application - Spanish

Blended course offerings depend on interest and scheduling.

If your OHS student is interested in taking 1-2 blended learning classes please complete the blended learning course application form below. Taking 1-2 blended learning classes is not considered full online learning.

Blended Course Application - English

Blended Course Application - Spanish

Yes. Some assessments must be administered in-person. The instructor of the blended course will communicate any additional in-person requirements for that course.

For questions about online / blended learning contact Jennifer Schmitt, Online/Blended Learning Coordinator at jaschmitt@OregonSD.net.