Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I know if my student is cut out for an online course?
There is no single profile of a successful online learner, but there are certain traits that tend to lead to a higher rate of success. The first is self-motivation. In traditional classes, students are scheduled to be somewhere at a certain time. In an online class, students can attend the class any time (we will not offer any classes where everyone must be logged in at the same time). The advantage of this is that students set their own schedules. The potential disadvantage is that a student who is not self-motivated may not log in as much as he or she should. Students with strong reading comprehension skills and students who don’t have to have immediate feedback also seem to be at an advantage. Here is a link to a valuable Parent Guide to Online Learning that may help further guide your decision as a family. |
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Are there programs for younger students?
Summit Virtual offers classes for students in every grade. While high school students tend to have more available classes because of a wide variety of electives, younger students can mirror the same classes they would take in a live setting. The one item to keep in mind for parents is that younger students may need more help initially with logging in to classes and getting oriented, but once they figure it out it will be smooth sailing!
Summit Virtual offers classes for students in every grade. While high school students tend to have more available classes because of a wide variety of electives, younger students can mirror the same classes they would take in a live setting. The one item to keep in mind for parents is that younger students may need more help initially with logging in to classes and getting oriented, but once they figure it out it will be smooth sailing!
Does my student have to take all online classes?
Summit Virtual is set up primarily for students who want to take all of their classes online, however students are able to participate in a hybrid schedule that combines in-person classes in the Brandon School District.
Where do they work on the online classes?
Summit Virtual students will work on their classes from home or wherever they may be traveling.
How much does an online class cost me?
There is no cost to a student for taking up to twelve online classes per school year.
How does the credit work?
Students work toward the Michigan graduation credits as established by the Michigan Department of Education. Students receive the grade they earn in each of their classes. A semester class is usually a 1/2 credit toward graduation.
Is there a grade for a class?
Yes. The student will get the grade he or she receives in the class. For Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken through the our providers, students are also expected to take the AP exam that corresponds with the class.
Is Brandon Learn From Home available in 2023-2024?
The Brandon Learn from Home program will not be available in the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. Any students seeking a virtual online program will enroll in the Summit Virtual Academy.
What happens if my student fails a class?
If a student fails one or more classes, the Summit Virtual Counselor will be in contact with the student’s family to discuss whether or not a student should return to in-person learning.
Can my child change their enrollment after the first semester?
Enrollment into the Summit Virtual Academy program is a year long commitment.
Summit Virtual is set up primarily for students who want to take all of their classes online, however students are able to participate in a hybrid schedule that combines in-person classes in the Brandon School District.
Where do they work on the online classes?
Summit Virtual students will work on their classes from home or wherever they may be traveling.
How much does an online class cost me?
There is no cost to a student for taking up to twelve online classes per school year.
How does the credit work?
Students work toward the Michigan graduation credits as established by the Michigan Department of Education. Students receive the grade they earn in each of their classes. A semester class is usually a 1/2 credit toward graduation.
Is there a grade for a class?
Yes. The student will get the grade he or she receives in the class. For Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken through the our providers, students are also expected to take the AP exam that corresponds with the class.
Is Brandon Learn From Home available in 2023-2024?
The Brandon Learn from Home program will not be available in the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. Any students seeking a virtual online program will enroll in the Summit Virtual Academy.
What happens if my student fails a class?
If a student fails one or more classes, the Summit Virtual Counselor will be in contact with the student’s family to discuss whether or not a student should return to in-person learning.
Can my child change their enrollment after the first semester?
Enrollment into the Summit Virtual Academy program is a year long commitment.
