Students attend scheduled live classes via Zoom with a licensed teacher four out of five days per week.
Live classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Wednesdays are reserved for intervention, academic support, and additional help.
RJSVS Learning Model
Indiana Online Academy (IOA) serves as the primary provider of curriculum and instruction for Rushville Jr./Sr. Virtual School for grades 7–12. As such, families must be deeply familiar with Indiana Online Academy’s policies and expectations in addition to those outlined in this handbook. Students and parents are encouraged to review IOA’s guidelines, available at indianaonline.org.
Indiana Online Academy offers courses using two delivery methods:
LIVE Courses
(Synchronous Instruction)
ASYN Courses
(Asynchronous Instruction)
Students complete coursework independently and work at their own pace.
Teacher support is provided as needed.
Students are expected to engage in coursework daily and remain on pace with course requirements, even when not attending a live class.
The delivery method is determined by the course. A student’s weekly schedule will depend on the delivery methods of the courses in which they are enrolled. As a result, students in grades 7–12 may participate in a combination of synchronous (live instruction) and asynchronous (independent learning) courses.
Scheduling Information
All RJSVS students are required to enroll in six classes and participate in at least two LIVE classes each day.
Qualifying LIVE classes for high school students include any LIVE class offered through Indiana Online or any in-person class hosted at Rushville Consolidated High School or an affiliated CTE provider.
Qualifying LIVE classes for middle school students are the LIVE classes offered through Indiana Online. Hybrid scheduling is not available for middle school students.
Those who wish to enroll in a fully asynchronous course load must submit documentation supporting the need for asynchronous scheduling for consideration by the RJSVS administrative committee.
Student Responsibilities & Expectations
Students enrolled in Rushville Jr./Sr. Virtual School are expected to take an active role in their learning and to meet all academic, communication, and participation expectations outlined below. These responsibilities are designed to support student success in an online learning environment.
General Student Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a dedicated workspace that is free from distractions.
Check school email and teacher communication tools daily.
Complete all required activities in the Welcome (Start Here) Module during the first week of the school year.
Complete the Indiana Online Academy Onboarding Activity, which provides guidance on navigating Genius, Canvas, and other instructional platforms.
Successfully complete the Indiana Online Academy Onboarding Quiz.
Sign the Indiana Online Academy Academic Integrity Contract as part of the onboarding process.
Communication Expectations
Students must establish contact with each teacher by telephone or video conference during the first week of the school year. During this initial week, teachers will work with students to ensure technology is functioning properly, communication expectations are established, questions are addressed, and a productive working relationship is formed. Teacher contact information can be found on the course homepage or the Teacher Contact page.
Synchronous (LIVE) Learning Expectations
Students enrolled in synchronous courses are expected to:
Attend scheduled live instructional sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Follow teacher expectations regarding camera and microphone use during live sessions.
Keep cameras on unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
Adhere to the school dress code during live instruction.
Ensure that only the enrolled student is on camera unless prior approval has been granted by the teacher.
Demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior, including remaining attentive and refraining from sleeping, eating meals, or listening to music during class.
Actively participate in all required activities, applications, and discussions.
Follow teacher chat guidelines, including remaining on topic, respectful, and appropriate.
Understand that attendance is recorded daily by Indiana Online Academy.
Absences must be reported using the Indiana Online Academy Attendance Notification Form, including the student’s name, date(s) of absence, and reason.
Asynchronous (ASYN) Learning Expectations
Students enrolled in asynchronous courses are expected to:
Use course pacing guides and target dates to remain on track for semester completion.
Log in and engage with coursework each school day.
Complete all assigned activities and assessments within the established timeframe.
Recognize that while asynchronous learning offers flexibility, it requires strong time-management skills, consistency, and personal responsibility.
Absences must be reported using the Indiana Online Academy Attendance Notification Form, including the student’s name, date(s) of absence, and reason.
Grading Policies
The semester grade is the average of the grades earned in each grading period and the final examination. It is the semester grade that is recorded on the student’s permanent record. Semester examinations will be given and will count no more than one-fourth of the semester grade.
Letter Grade | Grade Point Average | Percentage Grade |
|---|---|---|
A+ | 4.33 | 99% or Higher |
A | 4.00 | 93% |
A- | 3.67 | 90% |
B+ | 3.33 | 87% |
B | 3.00 | 83% |
B- | 2.67 | 80% |
C+ | 2.33 | 77% |
C | 2.00 | 73% |
C- | 1.67 | 70% |
D+ | 1.33 | 67% |
D | 1.00 | 63% |
D- | 0.67 | 60% |
F | 0.00 | 59% and Below |
Academic Standing and Probation
To remain in the virtual learning environment, students must maintain academic good standing (GPA > 2.0) and good attendance (≤ 5 unexcused absences/semester). Further, high school students must continue adequate progress toward graduation by earning at least 6 credits each semester.
If a student fails 2+ classes in a grading period, a conference with the counselor is required.
High school students must pass at least 5 classes per semester to remain on track for graduation and maintain enrollment in the virtual school program.
Academic Integrity
Rush County Schools places a high value on authentic assessments and independent demonstrations of student learning and understanding. As such, RJSVS will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Indiana Online Academy Student Handbook regarding matters of academic integrity.