Magnolia ISD to end remote learning in second semester for students with poor academic performance

According to TEA guidelines, virtual learning will still be available to students meeting academic requirements, with medical exemptions from a doctor or those required to undergo a temporary quarantine period due to COVID-19. TEA guidelines suggest parents must be given a two-week notice should online learning no longer be an option for their student.

MISD information states junior high and high school students who are showing academic success or a medical exemption will have a mix of campus-based curriculum and Edgenuity, a third-party online program, in the spring.

However, students opting for virtual learning in the spring will no longer be able to participate in extracurricular activities. Virtual learning coursework will not be awarded weighted points and therefore not be included in the calculation of class rank, and not all specialized coursework may be available in the spring's virtual learning environment.

"It is MISD’s belief that face-to-face instruction is, and remains, the best method for a child’s learning and social-emotional growth," Stephens said. "As we continue to remain vigilant and follow our safety protocols, we still have the ability to transition to remote learning for all students should the need arise. The district looks forward to seeing the vast majority of our virtual students return to campus."

At the start of the year, MISD reported about 19% of students were enrolled in virtual learning, while the percentage dropped to 14.5%, or 1,928 students, opting for virtual learning in the second nine-week grading period this fall, Community Impact Newspaper previously reported.