Rio Rico High School
Distance Learning School Year 2021-2022
Mission
The mission of the Rio Rico High School Distance Learning model is to provide a flexible learning model
option which addresses students' learning styles, promotes academic success, and enables students to meet
their unique academic needs.
Goals
● To provide a flexible educational opportunity for students and their families;
● Collaborate with the student and his/her family to monitor and support student progress in the
Distance Learning model/program;
● Remove barriers for academic achievement by delivering a comprehensive Distance Learning model.
Entrance Requirements
Students and their families will need to choose the Distance Learning Model for the school year 2021-2022.
Students should sign up for the Distance Learning model during the enrollment window in the spring
semester. Students with extenuating circumstances will be given enrollment priority.
Enrollment Process and Orientation Meeting
Students and their families have to register for the Distance Learning model option by completing the
registration form. Registration form will be sent to student emails, posted on our school website and posted
on our social media platforms.
Once enrolled, students and their families must attend a Distance Learning Orientation meeting that will
review all items relevant to our Distance Learning program. Additionally, all expectations and logistics of the
Distance Learning program will be discussed. Students and families must attend the Orientation meeting in
order to remain enrolled in the program for the next school year.
Enrollment for the Distance Learning program will take place in the Spring for the next school year, and in the
Fall for the second semester of that school year. Orientation meetings will be offered at both registration
windows.
Attendance Policy
Per state law, students who are enrolled in the RRHS Distance Learning program must complete a minimum
number of study hours per week. Students are recommended to work a minimum of 45 minutes in each class
daily. Additionally, students will have to check at least once each week. However, it is recommended that
students check in at least 3 times each week with their teachers to check in on their progress and to obtain
academic support as needed.
All teachers will be available to students during their scheduled class hours and will be available via Google
meets. The Distance Learning model will follow the established bell schedule for Rio Rico High School.
Edgenuity’s session logs are automatically updated at midnight, reflecting the previous day's work. Because
automatic attendance entries use the time a student is logged in, the attendance log report does not reflect
time spent working offline (i.e. reading, studying, solving math problems). Parents are asked to monitor
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session logs (attendance log) by logging in to the family portal and checking the attendance log on a weekly
basis.
Study Schedule
Students in distance learning will be assigned a full schedule consisting of 6 (six) courses. The classes which
students signed up during registration will be assigned to students. However, not every course offered at Rio
Rico High School will be available in our Distance Learning learning model. Please see the Academic section for
additional information.
Students are strongly encouraged to create and follow a study schedule, similar to the one below, or create
one that works best for them. We are convinced that a major factor in the academic success of our Distance
Learning students is structure and consistency. It is imperative that students work on all of their courses every
day and stay on track to finish their course on time.
Study schedule (SAMPLE)
Course 1: 8:45-9:40 or (30-45 Minutes)
Course 2: 9:45-10:45 or (30-45 Minutes)
Course 3: 10:50-11:45 or (30-45 Minutes)
Lunch/Break: 11:45 - 12:45
Course 4: 12:45-1:40 or (30-45 Minutes)
Course 5: 1:45 - 2:40 or (30-45 Minutes)
Course 6: 2:45 - 3:40 or (30-45 Minutes)
Please know that teachers' work hours are 8am to 4pm. If a student works outside of those hours they will not
be able to receive assistance until the next school day.
Academic Requirements
To earn a high school diploma, students must fulfill state and district graduation requirements.
1. Earn 22 credits, see below for breakdown: (State)
English/Language Arts
4 Credits
Mathematics
4 Credits
Science
3 Credits
Social Studies
3 Credits
CTE
1 Credit
World Language
1 Credit
Physical Education
1 Credit
General Electives
5 Credits
Total Credits Required:
22
2. Responsible Social Involvement hours (district)
3. Pass Civics (State)
4. CPR certification (State)
5. Educational and Career Action Plan, ECAPS (State)
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State Testing
In order to obtain a high school diploma, students must meet the state testing requirements. Students must
physically attend the Rio Rico High School on state test administration days. These dates will be
communicated by grade level. State tests are generally administered in the Spring Semesters.
School Holidays/Recesses
Our school district will observe the following holidays and recesses:
Labor Day September, 6
Fall Break October, 4-7
Fall Holiday October, 8
Veteran’s Day November, 11
Thanksgiving November 25-26
Winter Vacation December, 20 – December 31 (Classes resume January, 3)
Martin Luther King Jr. January, 17
President’s Day February, 21
Spring Break March 7-11 (Classes Resume March, 14 )
Spring Holiday April, 15 and 18 (No classes)
Last Day of Classes and High School Graduation May, 19
Grading Policy (expand to discuss Actual grade and how its calculated)
Student grades will be based upon the following percentages, using standard rules of rounding:
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
P
60 or higher (not included in Grade Point Average)
WP
Withdrawal while passing
WF
Withdrawal while failing
I*
Incomplete work
Academics/Curriculum
We currently use Edgenuity as a means to provide course content to students. Edgenuity acts as a virtual
classroom and provides nearly 50 core and elective courses. The content in each course has been prepared by
Edgenuity’s team of highly-qualified teachers. Edgenuity’s team has designed each lesson with studentcentered objectives that maximize the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Domains.
Students progress through the lesson with a series of activities such as direct instruction videos by certified
teachers, vocabulary instruction, interactive lab simulations, essay writing, and 21st Century skill activities
(such as projects, design proposals, and case studies), before taking formative assessments. Cumulative exam
reviews are also provided to reinforce mastery prior to students’ taking summative assessments.
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Advanced Placement, Cambridge and CTE courses
Students who enrolled in the Distance Learning Model will not be eligible to take Advanced Placement,
Cambridge and/or CTE courses. If a student signed up for one of these courses but signs up for the Distance
Learning Model they will take an on level course.
Communication/Academic Support (teachers, counselor and administrators)
All of our students are encouraged to follow this process to obtain help:
1. Reach out to their teacher for assistance/tutoring (virtual)
2. Attend virtual tutoring sessions available after school (21st Century program)
3. Reach out to an assigned counselor for assistance with study skills, study schedule etc.
a. Grade 9: Monique Quiroz: (520-375-8712) mquiroz@scv35.org
b. Grade 10: Ally Alvarez (520-375-8764) aalvarez2@scv35.org
c. Grade 11: Stephanie Carrasco (520-375-8713) scarrasco@scv35.org
d. Grade 12: Jose Alvarez (520-375-8715) jalvarez@scv35.org
4. Request team meeting. This meeting will include all teachers, counselor and administrator to
discuss strategies and ways to support students.
Technology issues and support
Students who are having technology issues should contact their class teacher for support and guidance.
However, students are encouraged to troubleshoot by completing the following steps:
1. Delete internet browser’s cache and temporary files. A quick Google search will show you how to
complete this for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer etc.
2. Reset/restart computer
3. Troubleshoot internet connection at home by completing an internet speed test. If your internet
download speed is less than 5 megabytes and/or the upload speed is less than 3 megabytes try
resetting the internet router. If internet speed does not improve check with your internet provider.
4. If these steps do not work please reach out to your class teacher, the one in charge of the class you are
having issues with.
Co Curricular Activities
All Rio Rico High School students are eligible to participate in co curricular activities. This includes athletics and
student clubs and organizations. Students must meet all requirements in order to participate in any co
curricular activities. Reach out to the Athletic Director if you have additional questions or the student club
staff sponsor/advisor.
Schedule Change and Learning Model change:
Once the school year starts, students will have the first 10 days to request a schedule change. The principal
will review all requests and make the determination. After 10 days of school, no changes will be made unless
there are extenuating circumstances. In other words, after week two of school, students will not be able to
switch to in person until the start of semester 2.
Progress monitoring:
Students and families will use Edgenuity to monitor progress reports, not Parent or Student VUE. Families
who need assistance signing up for Edgenuity’s family portal should contact Ms. Carolina Leal at 520-3758894.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note that the information presented here is provided to orient the student and family the Distance Learning
program at Rio Rico High School; and to increase the student’s and family’s understanding of the program goals and
expectations. The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 Code of Conduct and the Rio Rico High School Student
Handbook 2021-2022 outline all Board adopted policies and procedures that will be enforced and utilized to guide
decisions for the Distance Learning Model program.
Edgenuity Quick Start Guide
Virtual Classroom Login
1. Go to http://learn.edgenuity.com/student
2. Type in your Username and Password.
3. Click the Login button.
My Username: ___________________________________
My Password: ___________________________________
Student Lobby
Once logged in, you will see the Student Lobby. The Lobby is your homepage where you can
begin working on your courses, initiate or respond to communication with your teacher, view
your Progress Reports and access other helpful information.
The Lobby can be broken down into several main sections:
1. My Course List: Identifies the courses in which you are working
2. My Course Info Tab:
a) Shows the Progress Report for the selected course
b) Identifies the Current Lesson and the Next Activity
c) Allows navigation to the Course Map and Next Activity
d) Provides two Sign Out options
3. Communications Tab:
a) Create a new email or read email from your teacher
b) Initiate a chat with your teacher
c) Read announcements from your teacher
4. The Organizer: Where you can view items such as:
a) Progress Reports
b) Assignment Calendar
c) Orientation Video
d) eNotes (may use to take, and save, notes while lectures are playing)
e) Chat Manager and Email
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To ensure your computer has all the necessary software to successfully run Edgenuity, please
click Check Plug-ins. You may need to install or update certain plug-ins to ensure Edgenuity
runs correctly. The Check Plug-Ins feature can be found by clicking on the Organizer tab on the
Student Lobby and selecting Resources.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35
2021-2022 Santa Cruz Valley Digital Learning Entrance Acknowledgement
Student Name: __________________________________
Date: ____________
These are the expectations for students enrolled in the Rio Rico High School Distance
Learning program:
● Students will work 45 minutes per day per class, or five hours per class each
week.
● Students are expected to complete at least 80 activities each week.
● Student’s progress must always be on track, or ahead, in every class.
● Students/parent(s)/legal guardian will report absences to the school attendance
clerk by calling 520-375-8714.
● Students are responsible to seek academic tutoring via the resources provided;
● Students must check announcements and school email frequently to learn
important news and/or updates.
I, ____________________________, agree to the conditions of this contract for entrance
into the Rio Rico High School Distance Learning Model program. I also recognize that I
have received a copy of the Distance Learning manual which details these expectations
and additional information regarding the program itself.
_____________________________________
Student Signature
_______________________
Date
I, ___________________________, have read and understand the expectations my
student needs to abide by in the Rio Rico High School Distance Learning model. I will
continually monitor my student’s progress and encourage him/her to consistently work on
course work. Lastly, I will work with the Rio Rico High School staff and faculty to
support my child and maintain these expectations.
_____________________________________
_______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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