Q: Can I adjust my student's plan at any time?
A: Families can update their independent study subjects at any time during the year. Subjects and courses that satisfy the education plan requirements will lock at the start of the school year to support accurate participation tracking and reporting.
Q: Do you provide support to build my student’s education plan?
A: Our team is here to walk families through this process. We frame the plan as a shared agreement—designed to help students thrive while giving families voice and choice. Reach out if you want support using this link.
Q: What’s the difference between required and optional subjects?
A: Required subjects are the minimum students must consistently report participation each week. Optional subjects are just for enrichment. They do not impact reporting or grades but allow families to fully reflect their learning experience.
Q: What do you mean by "grade"?
A: Students in OpenEd will receive a participation-based grade. If a student engages consistently in their listed subjects, they “pass.” There’s no letter grade or GPA, just evidence of consistent learning.
Q: What if a family wants to report on an optional subject anyway?
A: They’re welcome to! It won’t affect their grade, but the teacher will still see and appreciate the extra context.
Q: Can students use curriculum from a different grade level than their enrollment reflects?
A: Absolutely! The education plan is designed to support personalized learning. Students have the freedom to work above, on, or below grade level as needed, depending on their pace and goals throughout the year.
Q: Will my student need to report on all subjects listed on the education plan?
A: That's up to your student! On their learning log, your student can write a short reflection about any area of study or core competency that they focused on over the past week of learning.