SCELA Expectation Agreement
This needs to be completed for each student enrolled in SCELA. (If you have more than one student at SCELA, please submit an individual form for each student)
The intent of this agreement is to outline the standards and behaviors that are expected of students who choose to participate in the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy. This agreement also provides details as to how parents can support the online learning experience.  Furthermore, it outlines what students and parents can expect from the Savannah Chatham County Public School System.
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Read the all of the following statements carefully and complete the acknowledgement section at the bottom to submit the form. 

Commitment for the School

The E-Learning Academy is a non-traditional, personalized approach that provides access to rigorous coursework and prepares students for college and a career. SCELA will ensure that students have access to a curriculum that is aligned to state academic standards. Additionally, the school will provide a supportive and interactive learning environment that engages learners through a variety of methods. The staff at SCELA will connect students with resources that promote the social and emotional well-being of our students.


Commitment for the Teacher

SCELA teachers will participate in professional development that is aligned with the needs of the students and school community. Teachers will focus on effectively connecting with students in a digital format and developing content that is relevant for students. Our teachers will be highly responsive to communication through a variety of ways and interact with families consistently for the benefit of students. 


Commitment for the Student

As online learners, students will be expected to display self-direction, self-motivation, self-advocacy and a strong commitment to learning. Students will demonstrate participation in the completion of all assignments and course meetings as necessary. They will contribute to sustaining a school environment that promotes mutual respect and supports the success of others. Students must log in and engage in coursework. Students will serve as equal partners in their educational experience with the school and be responsive to the school regarding academic progress. 


Commitment for the Family

Families will serve as an equal partner in the educational experience through communication and participation with the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy. Families will follow the steps for enrollment as outlined by attending information sessions, completing applications, submitting documentation for transcript reviews, and attending mandatory orientation sessions. Families will be responsive to communication from the school regarding academic progress. Families will be responsible for transporting their student(s) to SCELA or another location for all required in-person assessments, including GMAS.

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Entrance Expectations

  • All students enrolling in grades 1 - 8 from an out-of-county school, private school, or home-school must submit educational records to determine proper grade placement. 

  • All high school students and students enrolling from home-school or private school must complete a transcript analysis to determine approval for enrollment. The transcript analysis will include a review of credits attained and grade placement.

Student Expectations:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct as outlined in the handbook and behaves with integrity and honesty while participating in an online class.  All coursework must be completed on your own using only those resources allowed by your teacher. 

  • Reads and acknowledges the district Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) regarding technology and the internet.

  • Attends class on a daily/regular basis (grades 1-8) according to the student’s established schedule.

  • Attends mandatory labs/meetings in-person at the designated sites. Such days might be for orientation, pupil accounting, or for proctored tests and exams.

  • Completes coursework on time. Students who fall behind will be subject to an intervention process to help them catch up.  Students who are consistently behind could be recommended for transfer back to their zoned school.

  • Communicates with all SCELA teachers, staff, and their Learning Coach in a professional and respectful manner.  Students should check their itsLearning messages and school email daily. 

  • Acknowledges that the school district has full and complete access to the work submitted and the comments posted within the online course.

  • Joins each Zoom session with their camera on and their first and last name displayed, as a safety procedure.

  • Agrees to share their screen and/or turn on their camera when requested to do so by the teacher.

  • Agrees to seek help from their teachers when needed.

Parent/Learning Coach, as you have committed your support to your student’s online experience, we would like you to help us and your student by doing the following:

  • Assure your student has the necessary materials and internet access to participate in the online classes.

  • Provide your student with a safe, quiet, and appropriate place to work while at home.

  • Assure your student has sufficient time in their schedule to work each day in their course(s).

  • Acknowledge you have confirmed the course of study is consistent with the student’s graduation plan.  

  • Become familiar with the means by which you can access progress reports and report cards.

  • Become familiar with itsLearning, Edgenuity, Zoom and other online platforms that students will use to attend class and complete work.

  • Encourage your student to seek help when needed from their teachers. 

  • Assure that all student work is original and only completed by the student.

  • Communicate regularly with your student’s teachers, counselor, support staff, and school leaders.

  • Check your email and communication apps, such as ClassDojo, daily for updates from teachers and SCELA staff.

  • Have access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and check it weekly.  If you do not have access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact the SCELA main office at 912.395.5516.

  • Have access to the itsLearning Parent Portal and check it daily/weekly.  If you do not have access to the itsLearning Parent Portal, please contact the SCELA main office at 912.395.5516

  • Attend a mandatory orientation session at the start of the academic year or when your student enrolls. 

  • Be aware of all course deadlines and pacing guides to ensure that students complete all work by the established deadlines. 

Additional Agreements: please check each box before signing at the bottom

1. All students in grades 1–8 must participate in the live (synchronous) class sessions as scheduled.  

Students in grades 6-8 may earn the right to work asynchronously as determined by their teacher(s).  Middle school students may become asynchronous by demonstrating the ability to complete coursework on time or ahead of the pacing guide and seek help when needed.  Unless students have received permission to work asynchronously, students in grades 6-8 must attend the live classes and/or help sessions daily. Permission to work asynchronously may be revoked by the teacher at any time if the student is not meeting classroom and coursework expectations.   

Students in grades 9–12 that have not demonstrated mastery/proficiency or are struggling to master standards/skills in their assigned courses are required to attend live classes and/or help sessions during the established schedule.  

All students in grades 6-12 are required to check-in weekly and attend class with their teacher(s) as directed

Students who accrue excessive absences (10 or more) and/or are consistently behind pace in their coursework after interventions are implemented may lose their seat at SCELA and be recommended to return to their zoned in-person learning school.

2. I understand that it is my responsibility to check my student’s grades in the PowerSchool Parent Portal on a weekly basis. 

3. I understand that the main/official form of communication between SCELA teachers, students, and parents is email. I will provide SCELA with my primary email address and check/respond to messages from teachers daily. 

4. I understand that specific pre-tests, unit assessments, final exams, CollegeBoard, and State mandated testing (including GMAS testing) will require in-person attendance. I will ensure my student’s participation in these required events and provide transportation to SCELA or another location for all required in-person assessments.

5. I understand that if my student is participating in dual enrollment courses, I will ensure they are attending classes and completing college coursework as needed.  

6. I understand that my student must be monitored daily by the learning coach to ensure he/she is logging in, participating in class, engaging with their teachers, and completing coursework by the established due date.

7. I understand that enrollment in Science and Career, Technical, Agricultural Education courses requires participation in periodic/scheduled Learning Labs (grades 9-12). When my student is not able to attend face-to-face Learning Labs, he/she may watch and participate from home and/or view the recordings (note: zoom recordings are deleted after one week).  Failure to complete labs may result in students not receiving course credit and/or granted an opportunity to take the End of Pathway Assessment for that CTAE pathway.

8. I understand that due to the nature of online learning platforms, parents of students at SCELA may not generally opt out of the use of photography, video and audio recordings for educational purposes.  If a parent seeks to exercise the right of not permitting the use of photography, video and audio recordings for educational purposes, their child will need to be served in an in-person environment.  Particular accommodations for limitations on the photography, video recording and audio recording of a student can be discussed and considered on a case by case basis. 

9. I understand that if my student is not maintaining at least a 70 average in a class/course, it is expected my student will log into the synchronous classes daily for instruction and make progress in their online coursework.  Participation is required for all help sessions/interventions, as assigned by SCELA teachers or staff.

10. I understand that if this agreement is not followed, or if my student is consistently behind pace in their coursework after interventions are implemented, my student may be recommended for transfer from SCELA to their zoned in-person learning school. Untitled Title
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