Online vs. Classroom

Fort Payne City Schools will provide families two instructional options:

1. Traditional - Students attend classes in a traditional, on-campus setting.
2. Online- Students attend classes "remotely" using a variety of virtual resources.

• A virtual option is available for families who would rather their student engage in online rather than in-person learning.
• Students can access materials anywhere at anytime with internet access.
• Virtual curriculum features coureses in Math, Science, Language Arts, World Languages, Social Studies, and Electives.

How Online Works

• Virtual face to face class sessions will be 30-45 minutes in length.
• Google Meet and/or Blackboard Collaborate will used for virtual face to face meetings through SchoolsPLP.
• Students will be required to meet virtually through the school day.
• Teachers will have set times for availability for students and parents via email, phone or face to face virtual conference.

Examples of virtual class schedule options:

9th Grade student schedule

Class                    Face to Face Meeting Times

English 9               8:15-9:00

Algebra I               9:05-9:50

PE Life                  10:00-10:45

Career Prep           2:00-2:45

****The student will be required to be logged in and ready for instruction during these time frames Monday through Friday of each week.****

SchoolsPLP

• The Alabama State Department of Education is providing instructional content to all districts in order to deliver high quality instructional content.
• SchoolsPLP was selected by ALSDE as the instructional content provider.
• All instruction will be enhanced by FPHS teachers with additional content or tools.
• Accredidation by Advanced, Cognia, and NCAA.
• Multiple instructional design models catering to multiple learning styles.
• Aligned to Alabama State Standards.
• Click here for a SchoolsPLP tutorial video for FPCS virtual students.

Strategies for Online Learning

Logging in to SchoolsPLP

• On the first day of school, go to fpcsk12.schoolsplp.com and use your school credentials to log in.
  • Username- first initial last initial lunch number (ex: ht12345)
  • Password- Wildcats password

Online Communication Strategies

Staying in close communication with your teacher is critical to a successful online learning class. The best way to get in touch with your teacher is through school email, SchoolsPLP, or Remind if your teacher has a Remind class set up.

Online Success Strategies

1. Take responsibility for your own learning

The freedom and flexibility offered by online learning comes with important responsibilities for you.

• Develop self-discipline.
• Resist procrastination temptations or distractions.
• Embrace new technology.
• Participate in the group and avoid isolation.
• Improve your written communication skills.

2. Organize your time

Online learning is not just an answer to scheduling problems. Even with a more flexible schedule, online courses still require the same amount of time as face-to-face courses.

• Log-in to each online class a minimum of 5 days per week.
• Block out the times 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for online learning.
• Schedule more time during the first few weeks of class to orient yourself to the online environment.
• Break big tasks into manageable parts.

3. Create a study space

Will you be studying at home, or at the public library? Wherever it may be, look for a study space that is quiet with a door that closes, has adequate lighting and electrical outlets, and offers limited distractions.

4. Stay connected

Make the most of your course and communicate regularly with your instructor and peers. This will help you gain exposure to a variety of perspectives, practice articulating your ideas, receive feedback on your thoughts, and avoid isolation.