Who is eligible: Students in grades K-5 would have the opportunity to complete an application to the BC Virtual program. All applications will be reviewed and a determination will be made based on established criteria.
Educational Program: BC Virtual students would take courses through a district approved platform.
Facilitator: A Bracken County Schools staff member would monitor student progress; however, this person would only be accessible to the student through scheduled meeting times.

Athletics/Extra-Curricular Activities: BC Virtual students would be ineligible to participate in any and all district sports and extracurricular activities and events.

Devices/Internet: Students would have access to a school device and would be expected to follow the district policy on use of the device. Students participating in this virtual learning program MUST have access to reliable internet. The district would not be providing internet access.

Time of Instruction: BC Virtual students will be required to be online and actively participating during regular school hours.  Attendance will be taken twice a day.  Students not online and actively participating will be counted absent.  

Assessments: Students would be required to participate in any state assessments which could require the student to come to school at an assigned time to take the assessment. Local assessments may be taken remotely when possible.

Academic Eligibility:  (Grades 3-5)- Students who did not receive a passing grade in Reading and Math and a passing grade in two or more classes of the following (Science, SS, and Writing) during the 21-22 school year are not eligible.  During the 22-23 school year, students must maintain passing grades in at least 4 of the 5 total classes to remain virtual. 

(Grades K-2)- Students who did not receive a Developing score in 50% of the report card criteria during the 21-22 school year are not eligible.  

Length of Program:  Students enrolled in virtual and in-person instruction will remain in that mode of instruction for the entire school year.  BC Virtual students must be passing (Grades 3-5) 4 out of 5 total classes, (K-2) 50% of the report card criteria total to remain virtual or they will have to return to in-person for the remainder of the school year. There will be no switching back and forth during the 22-23 Academic Year.

**In the event that a BC Virtual student would need to come to their school, they will be responsible for their own transportation.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Demographic Requirements
Students residing in the Bracken County School District, or a school district that has a non-resident agreement with Bracken County.
Non-resident students must meet the criteria for admission set forth by the Bracken County Board of Education;

Documentation Requirements
Bracken County School Enrollment- online at https://www.formality.io/v/MsoN3EP   (requirement for all new and returning students)
Most Recent Report Card
Grade Level Documentation
Recent Standardized Assessment Results for Reading & Mathematics (ex. Case 21/Mastery Connect, MAP, etc.)
Special Programs Documents
Homeschool Documentation Checklist *if not currently attending a public/private school
Additional documentation may be required for initial entry into Bracken County Schools


Academic / Behavior Requirements
Students must meet standards / academic performance on or above grade level.
Students must meet proficiency benchmarks on reading and mathematics.
Students must be in compliance with code of conduct and attendance expectations.


Technology Requirements
Students must have reliable access to high speed internet (a Chromebook device will be provided).

SPECIAL PROGRAMS DOCUMENTATION

Individual Education Program (IEP)
Kentucky Department of Education
“The IEP is a written program for a student with a disability who is eligible to receive special education and related services under the IDEA. The IEP describes the student’s strengths and needs, and articulates measurable annual goals, specially designed instruction, related services, and supplementary aids and services required to address the educational needs of the students.”
Documentation Includes:
Current IEP
Most recent Conference Summary Minutes
Most recent Psychological / Educational Evaluation

Section 504 Plan
Kentucky Office of Protection and Advocacy
“Sometimes students with disabilities need accommodations or modifications in order to be successful in school. If your child needs some help, but does not need/qualify for Special Education, a plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may meet that need. ...A student must have or be considered to have a physical or mental impairment to qualify for a 504 plan. This impairment must substantially limit one or more major life activities.”
Documentation Includes:
Current 504 Plan
Most recent Psychological / Educational Evaluation
Doctor’s diagnosis
Eligibility Determination Form (if available)

Gifted and Talented Plan
Kentucky Department of Education
“Kentucky offers gifted education services for identified students across all grade levels. Primary students are screened and selected as high potential learners and students in grades 4-12 are formally identified for services in one or more … areas.”
Documentation Includes:
Current G/T Service Plan


Any student with a current IEP or 504 Plan must have approval from the Director of Special Education and the Admission &  Release Committee (ARC) to be accepted into the BCVA.