Frequently Asked Questions

Teacher interaction is limited compared to a regular education classroom. In the learning management system, BUZZ, lessons are provided by multiple modalities and reinforced by EIA licensed teachers via Microsoft Teams.  Teachers are also available for additional learning opportunities in-person and online.

All students in grades K-5 are required by our program to have an adult aged 18+ at home with them to assist as a Learning Coach.

EIA offers multiple types of interaction for students. Tuesdays from 9AM-2PM, students are able to attend in-person learning opportunities with their teachers and classmates.  Additionally, EIA offers online interactions during the school day on Microsoft Teams.  We also provide field trip opportunities for our students monthly.

Classroom teachers will work closely with students and their guardians to make sure content is appropriately assigned. 

Modifications and accommodations will be created according to a student's Individual Education Plan, in order to provide an inclusive and equitable curriculum for all students.

Students should have access to the items on the district school supply list for use at home.

Some extra materials may be needed for activities such as science experiments, art projects or portfolios, but are usually readily available in the home.

EIA will supply students with a device with internet, workbooks, and any other curriculum-specific materials needed.

Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Technology, PE, and Art.  Depending on upon the semester and grade level, PE and Technology may alternate between fall and spring semesters.

*These options may change depending on the curriculum provider.

For the 2022-2023 school year, EIA K-8 students will learn from BrightThinker curriculum. The online curriculum aligns with the Common Core and Kansas State Standards.

Our experience with successful students indicates that students should plan to spend approximately six hours, five days a week working on schoolwork.  This does not have to be completed during the normal 8:00AM-3:00PM timeframe.  EIA students have the flexibility to work any time during the day or night, but should be aware that teachers do work druing the normal timeframe and may not answer communication until normal business hours.

Daily schedules are up to each family, but we are happy to make recommendations. If there is a time families plan on being unavailable to work online, students have the opportunity to work ahead. However, students are required to follow the sequence of lessons.

Teacher interaction is limited compared to a regular education classroom. In the Edgenuity system, lessons are provided via video by a licensed teacher, but not the ones employeed by USD 259.  The EIA teachers are available for additional assistance online and in person. They grade coursework and teach in person Wednesday afternoons. 

Parents at the high school level are an important part of the student's team.  They can help students develop structure for their school day. Regular monitoring of the student's progress is important for student success.

We are teammates, so do not be afraid to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns about your child.

The high school uses Edgenuity primarily, but students access all courses through the learning management system Buzz.

EIA students are scheduled with a math class and Advocacy course that are a semester long and three additional classes that are nine weeks long every nine weeks.  That equates to be a total of eight credits each year.  We find that students are able to be more successful with fewer classes on which to focus.

Grades are issued for nine week courses at the end of the nine week grading period and semester courses at the end of a semester grading period. Students are required to complete 7% weekly of their semester long courses and 14% weekly of each nine week course.

Students are welcome to work ahead in their classes.  They can use the time to extend their breaks or build in flexibility if they have something planned in their life.  Students who have completed their classes and have a desire to move faster should speak with the counselor.

Our experience with some successful students indicates that students should plan to spend about six hours each day working on schoolwork. This does not have to be completed during the normal 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. timeframe.  EIA students have the flexibility to work any time during the day, but should be aware that teachers do work during the normal timeframe and may not answer communication until normal business hours.

EIA offers multiple types of interaction for students.  Wednesdays from 12:00-3:00 p.m. students can come to the building for Advocacy which includes: clubs, speakers, and project-based learning opportunities.  Additionally, EIA offers online interactions during the school day on Microsoft Teams.  We also provide field trip and college visit opportunities for students.