We are pleased to send the final details related to SALA. The Sylvania Alternative Learning Academy (SALA) is a learning option for Sylvania Schools families who have a strong desire for their child(ren) not to return to the traditional classroom during the course of the pandemic.

Program Description

Elementary School (K-5)
The SALA program is a 100% remote learning option instructed by Sylvania teachers. Teachers will engage, instruct, and support students remotely through the district-wide technology platform, Schoology. Similar to the district’s remote learning (red) plan, the SALA teacher teaches and supports students through rigorous grade-level curriculum. Sylvania teachers will be assigned to regular class-sized groups of students. Lessons may be live or recorded. All live sessions will be recorded for students to access at a later time.

Junior and High School (6-12)
The SALA program is a 100% remote learning option supported by Sylvania teachers. The Edgenuity platform will be used for course content. Sylvania teachers will engage with students through a variety of means, this could include individual and small-group video conferences as well as remediate and supplement content to support learning. SALA teachers will handle course management, problem-solving, progress-monitoring, and other administrative issues. 

Special Education (K-12)
All students with disabilities documented by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be provided support and services to meet the goals and objectives of the IEP from a Sylvania intervention specialist. This specialist will also collaborate with the students’ SALA teachers for accommodation and modification of learning as required. 

Enrollment

●	Students who applied to SALA by July 31, 2020 are eligible to remain in the program. These students are considered SALA students and will be scheduled accordingly.
●	If a family chooses to unenroll from SALA, please send an email to sala@sylvaniaschools.org by Friday, August 21, 2020. Please include your child’s full name and grade.

SALA Back to School 

●	The orientations for SALA will be scheduled during the period of August 31 to September 2. During orientation, students and parents will learn about the program details and be able to ask questions. A link will be sent.
●	Materials and Chromebooks as needed will be distributed during the period of August 31 to September 2. If you do not have a Chromebook and need one for SALA, complete this form.
●	Our goal for the first day of school for SALA will be September 3.
●	Online access is a necessity for this program. 
●	Traditional grading will be in place.
●	It is expected that students will be engaged in learning on a daily basis.

Upcoming Dates
Aug. 21 - Deadline to withdraw from SALA
Aug. 31 - Sep. 2 - SALA Orientation & Material Pickup
Sep. 3 - First day of online school

Students who begin the school year in SALA will remain enrolled in the program for at least one semester. Throughout the first semester, the program and the COVID-19 situation will be evaluated to determine if SALA will continue to be available for the second semester. If you have any questions, please send an email to sala@sylvaniaschools.org or call the SALA program office at 419-824-8543.