Online Edge students must be enrolled in Xenia Community Schools, and apply for acceptance to the Online Edge learning option.

Online Edge students are full Xenia Community Schools students, and may participate in activities and programs at Warner Middle School/Xenia High School, as long as they would otherwise be eligible to participate. 

Students admitted to the XCS Online Edge program and their families are expected to commit to at least one semester when signing up for the XCS Online Edge program. Students will only be able to switch between the Online Edge program and in-person school at the semester. Requests to change to in-person learning mid-semester will not be accepted. This is in the student’s best interest and allows the district to transition students with staff assistance at the semester mark. This also allows the district to staff and budget according to enrollment. 

Review the sections below to learn more about expectations and guidelines — or visit the Is the Online Edge Right for My Student? page to learn more about how to help students succeed in the program.

At home, students participating in remote learning will need:

• An adult in the home who can help troubleshoot technology issues and ensure the student attends mandatory online and in-person sessions.
• Ability to maintain appropriate online behavior, engagement, and work completion.
• Reliable internet and a personal device OR ability to pick up a Chromebook from Xenia Community Schools.
   

Online Edge students are expected to:

• Log in to Edgenuity and complete coursework every scheduled school calendar day in order to be counted present. 
• Complete at least one (1) hour of coursework per class in Edgenuity each day. Students must have a total of at least 20 hours of logged learning time in Edgenuity by the end of each school week.
• Attend weekly in-person check-in at the Online Edge Learning Lab.
• Attend weekly study groups to get support as needed.
• Attend monthly in-person seminars that focus on college & career readiness and social-emotional learning.
• Attend in-person on standardized testing days.
• Communicate regularly with your Online Edge teacher.
• Check email and the Online Edge Google Classroom daily for important updates and announcements.
• Follow the code of conduct as if they were in school; this includes policies on dress, language, and cell phone usage.

See the XCS Online Edge Attendance and Participation Policy for more information about how weekly attendance is tracked and managed. 

• Attendance will be taken daily. Students not attending (logging on and attending mandatory sessions) will be considered absent from school. Attendance procedures will be followed which may include reporting excessive absences to the attendance officer and dismissal from the Online Edge program. 
• Students will be required to follow the Code of Conduct as if they were in school; this includes dress and language.
• Students may not be assigned a teacher from their in-person school. They will be enrolled in the program with other students from throughout the school district. 
• It is important to note your student will not be on Google Meet while completing all class work and instruction. They will need to work independently on the Edgenuity Platform for hours each day.
• Note that it is a requirement for students to attend in-person weekly meetings, standardized testing, and regular seminars in person.

Students will work remotely, using the Edgenuity Courseware platform. Please be aware that: 

• Certain grade levels or courses in the remote learning program may become closed based on enrollment.
• Credit recovery courses are generally not offered remotely. 

For middle school (grades 6-8) students: 

• At the middle school level, students will be enrolled in: Grade 6, 7, or 8- English/Language Arts, math, science, and social studies.

For high school (grades 9-12) students: 

• General core classes will be offered, including English, math, science, and social studies.
• AP courses are not currently available through the Online Edge.
• Limited elective courses will be offered.

The Online Edge will not be an option for quarantined students or students with an extended absence. Extended absences from in-person school will be addressed by the student’s in-person teacher and principal. 

If a student has health issues that prevent them from attending in person, contact the building principal to inquire about homebound services.