Alternative Home Study

What is Alternative Home Study (AHS)?

Family provides daily instruction in Math and/or English Language Arts with the support of a Supervising Teacher. HCS approved materials are selected in consultation with the family and ordered by the HCS Teacher to align with grade level standards, learner needs, and interests. 

• Students typically engage in daily literacy and math activities in HCS approved curriculum and complete assigned work: Grades K-2, 60-90 minutes for Math and ELA; Grades 3-5, 75-110 minutes for Math and ELA; Grades 6-8, 90-120 minutes for Math and ELA 
• Teachers work with families to develop the pacing and a personalized learning plan.
• Teachers provide ongoing assessments, and review and evaluate student work and samples to provide feedback regarding student progress, pacing, and proficiency against grade level standards.
• Teachers provide opportunities for social interaction, small group lessons as needed, and meet with families regularly to help manage instructional pacing, to monitor progress, and to guide student achievement.

Is Alternative Home Study right for my student?

☑  My student is performing at or above grade level based upon a body of evidence, including standardized assessments (must be verified).

☑   I have the time and skills to provide daily instruction for my student in Math and/or ELA.

☑  I have the ability to use standards to develop a learning plan with Teacher support.

☑  I can use Google Classrooms to upload assignments and work samples regularly.

☑  I can monitor and manage my student’s work completion, engagement in learning, and work quality.

☑  My student prefers to learn with a variety of resources.