Coyote Connect Model 

• Students remain fully enrolled at Anna High School
• Approved courses are completed virtually outside the traditional bell schedule
• All other courses are taken on campus
• Virtual courses are for original credit only (not credit recovery and not acceleration)
• Coursework follows the same pacing and grading calendar as in-person classes

Instruction & Accountability

• Courses follow the three-week instructional cycle used at AHS
• Regular pacing checks and progress monitoring
• All virtual course grades count toward GPA, class rank, and graduation requirements

Staffing & Oversight

• Each virtual course is monitored and graded by a certified Anna ISD teacher
• Teachers provide:
  • Progress monitoring
  • Grading and feedback
  • Communication with students and parents
  • Interventions when students fall behind

Scheduling Impact

• Virtual courses do not use an on-campus class period
• Students may have Late Arrival or Early Release depending on schedule
• Students may take 1–3 virtual courses
• Attendance expectations follow TEA remote instruction guidance
• Students must provide their own transportation and home internet

Special Education & 504

• Students with IEPs or 504 plans may participate case-by-case
• An ARD meeting is required to confirm appropriate placement
• Supports, accommodations, and services must be reviewed before approval
• Ongoing monitoring ensures FAPE and compliance

Grade Level

• Be a junior or senior (11th–12th grade)

Academic Standing

• Be on track for graduation
• Meet course-specific prerequisites
• Students who have not passed English I or English II and their STAAR EOCs are not eligible for virtual English III or English IV.

Technology & Logistics

• Have reliable home internet
• Provide their own transportation for time spent off campus
• Be in good standing with the AHS Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Parent Permission

Parent/guardian must sign:

• Virtual course permission form
• Acknowledgment of transportation and home internet requirements

Special Programs

• Students receiving special education services require an ARD review.
• Students with 504 plans require a 504 committee review if needed.

Information Session

Juniors and seniors will watch a Virtual Courses Information Video in their English classes in February.

Course Sign-Up

Students will complete a sign-up form in Schoology for each virtual course they plan to request. Parents will receive an email with a consent form that must be received before schedule changes are approved.

Eligibility Review

• Academic standing
• Passed prerequisites
• Parent permission
• IEP/504 committee needs (if applicable)

Schedule Development

Counselors confirm schedule changes and notify students.

Cost 

There is no cost. Virtual courses are part of a free public education program.

Available Virtual Courses (2026–2027)

Full-Credit (1.0)

• English III
• English IV
• Pre-Calculus
• Physics
• World Geography

Half-Credit (0.5)

• Government
• Economics
• Personal Financial Literacy
• Psychology
• Health
• Professional Communications

Other Courses

Additional courses may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

AP courses will not be offered virtually for 2026–27 but may be considered in future years.

Students complete coursework through an online learning platform that may include:

• Direct teaching videos
• Interactive lessons
• Labs or simulations (for applicable courses)
• Practice activities
• Discussions or responses
• Quizzes and tests
• Teacher check-ins

Important:
Virtual courses are not self-paced. Students must meet all deadlines in the 3-week grading cycle.

Daily Expectations

• Log in regularly and complete required modules
• Submit assignments on time
• Check messages for teacher updates
• Reach out to teacher when help is needed

Weekly Expectations

• Stay on pace according to the course’s pacing calendar
• Respond to teacher communication
• Make progress on all required assignments for the 3-week cycle

Every 3 Weeks

• All assignments due by the progress report deadline

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Students who fall behind may be required to:

• Attend intervention
• Meet with a counselor
• Return to in-person instruction at the end of the 9 weeks

Traits of Successful Virtual Learners

• Self-motivated
• Organized
• Accountable
• Good time management
• Able to work independently

Tutoring & Academic Support

• Virtual course teachers may provide content-specific tutoring.
• Teachers monitor student progress.
• Counselors support course load, balance, and stress management.
• Chromebooks are provided for all students.

If a student struggles, teachers and counselors collaborate to provide:

• Tutoring
• Interventions
• Scheduled check-ins
• Possible return to in-person instruction at the nine-week mark

About Hybrid Schedules

What is a hybrid schedule?
A combination of on-campus classes and approved virtual courses.

What is a virtual course?
A structured online course completed at home, following the same grading calendar as in-person classes.

Are virtual courses self-paced?
No. They follow the same three-week grading expectations as all Anna High School courses.

Will students taking virtual courses still be AHS students?
Yes. All hybrid learners are fully enrolled at Anna High School.

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Enrollment FAQ

Who can enroll?
Eligible juniors and seniors.

Do I need to apply?
No, you need to request courses via the Student Request for Virtual Courses form. 

Is it free?
Yes.

Can students with IEPs enroll?
Yes, with ARD approval.

How many virtual classes may students take?
1–3 virtual classes

Can a student be fully remote?
No.

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Academic FAQ

Do virtual courses count for GPA and class rank?
Yes.

Are AP virtual courses available?
Not for 2026–27

If I am a dual credit student and my professor is not on campus every day, do I still have to come to school on those days?
No. If your dual credit professor is not on campus, you will not be required to attend school for that period. This is different from previous years when students were required to attend a study hall on campus. Hybrid scheduling allows you to complete your coursework remotely when your college instructor is not present.

What “Health” class is included in the virtual course options?
The virtual Health course refers to the state-required Health credit mandated by TEA. This is typically a half-credit course that complements Speech or Professional Communications. It is not a CTE Health Science course.

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Scheduling FAQ

If I already have late arrival and/or early release, can I still take virtual courses?
Yes. Students may add 1–3 virtual courses in addition to approved late arrival and/or early release periods. In some cases, students could have up to two traditional off periods (late arrival/early release) and up to three virtual courses, potentially allowing for significant flexibility in their schedule.

Final schedules are determined in partnership with your counselor.

Can I choose the period for my virtual class?
Students do not select specific periods for virtual courses. Virtual classes are scheduled in collaboration with your counselor and are typically stacked at the beginning or end of the day to create structured late arrival or early release blocks. Scheduling decisions will consider work, athletics, and extracurricular commitments.

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Support FAQ

What if students struggle?
Teachers, counselors, and advisors provide interventions. Students may return to in-person instruction at 9 weeks if needed.

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