FAQ’s
1. Who can apply for hybrid learning?
All k-12 students can apply for hybrid learning. For elementary students, the child must have a parent who has time during the school day to lead and facilitate the teaching. For middle and high school students, there needs to be an adult in the home during the day to monitor the student and provide transportation to weekly classes.
2. How do I apply for hybrid learning with Blount County Schools?
Applications for hybrid learning can be found on the Admissions page.
3. What is hybrid learning like?
Hybrid learning is when a student's primary location of learning is outside of the traditional classroom. On a weekly basis, about 80% of hybrid learning through the Samuel Everett School of Innovation happens within the students place of residence, while 20-25% of the students time of learning will occur within a classroom at the school of innovation. In addition, traditional textbooks, paper/pencil work, and in-person learning all are part of what makes hybrid learning successful at The Samuel Everett School of Innovation. Middle and upper school students have access to a learning lab at school. Students may receive tutoring from certified teachers and/or peer tutoring while attending the learning lab.
4. How much does hybrid learning cost?
Each school year, elementary students pay a $25 device insurance fee and a $25 materials fee.
5. Do I have to commit for the entire school year?
Our desire is for families to choose hybrid learning after much thought and consideration. If a school placement outside of hybrid learning is in the best interest of the student, the child will be allowed to make that change at the end of each semester.
6. What is the parents responsibility for hybrid learning?
Parents of elementary students will be in partnership with Blount County Schools to lead the teaching of a provided curriculum while facilitating any and all online learning programs and assignments. Parents are also responsible for bringing their child to class at least one day per week. Live streamed classes will not be available
in lieu of in-person classes for elementary students. In the middle and upper school parents are expected to monitor students and provide support during the learning process. Parents are also responsible for bringing their students to class at least one day per week. Live streamed classes will not be available in lieu of in-person classes for middle and high school students.
* Direct elementary and middle school questions to Tom Loud: [email protected] or 865.310.6703
* Direct high school questions to Shonda Hensley: [email protected] or 865-980-1373
9. Will my child be sitting in front of a computer all day?
The actual workload is equivalent to a traditional learners schedule, yet because students are completing the majority of work independently or one on one with a guardian, the daily learning tasks can be completed in less time then that of a traditional school day. Also, hybrid learning through The Samuel Everett School of Innovation includes printed books, workbooks, and paper/pencil work, in addition to online programs.
10. My child has special needs. How will they receive services?
Blount County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as codified in 42 USC 2000D, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Pub. L. 92-318, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Title II Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L.101-336, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.
11. What about sports, extracurricular activities, and special classes.
Elementary boys and girls in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to try-out for Samuel Everett’s basketball, soccer, and cheerleading teams. Elementary students will also have the opportunity to participate in art, music, and physical education classes through The Samuel Everett School of Innovation. Middle school students have the opportunity to participate in tennis, baseball, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, track, wrestling, swimming, golf, soccer, and cross country. High School students have the opportunity to participate in tennis, baseball, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, track, bowling, wrestling, swimming, golf, soccer, and cross country.