Artesians Online
To Apply
In partnership with the Central Indiana Education Services Center (CIESC) and the Indiana Online Academy (IOA), the MSD of Martinsville is pleased to offer Artesians Online, a 100% online educational option for students in grades 7 through 12. Artesians Online will begin in August 2021 and requires a one year commitment. Participating students will be considered district students pursuing graduation requirements but would receive all classroom instruction virtually.
Highlights
100% Virtual Learning
Indiana Online Academy Curriculum
Student Participates in District and State Assessments
Registration
Yes. To plan for the upcoming school year, a limited number of spaces are available. Deadline to apply is August 6, 2021.
Please click our online application above. If your child is a current student, the link will direct you to our Skyward Family Access database. Once logged in, please follow direction to begin the Artesians Online application process. If your child is new to our district, the NEW TO MSD OF MARTINSVILLE link will direct you to our enrollment page. Please follow directions to create an MSD account. You will then receive an email with directions to log in to Skyward Family Access where you can complete the Artesians Online application. Please note: student must be enrolled at the MSD of Martinsville before applying to Artesians Online. If approved, selected students will receive an Online Learners Contract to complete before classes begin.
Yes. Orientation will be provided to students and families for online learning.
Once details are finalized, information will be communicated through emails.
Technology
District devices will be provided. Students will pick up their devices during the orientation. Arrangements will be made at the end of the year to collect devices. Standard device fees apply.
Helpdesk hours will be provided to assist with device issues.
The online instructor or helpdesk will be able to assist with any questions.
To participate in Artesians Online, you must be able to connect.
Coursework
Indiana Online Academy will provide the curriculum for students in grades 7-12.
Families will be responsible for fees associated with technology, the curriculum, and other online programs that the students use.
Yes. Students WILL NOT be “held harmless” in academics while learning in the online environment. Student grades earned in the online classrooms will be included in transcripts and become part of the student’s permanent record.
Yes
Yes. Indiana Online Academy will make certain that students meet these requirements.
Online students will not participate during the school day in in-person classes.
Extracurricular Activities
Yes. Students must meet the same requirements for participation and eligibility as students attending in person.
Instruction
Yes. All online instructors will be certified teachers.
Yes. Students will participate daily in synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded or provided) sessions.
The IEP for all online students will be followed. Staff will work with families to determine how best to meet the needs of students outlined in the IEP.
Online instructors will work to build support for their students. However, the online environment is very different from traditional school settings and social emotional learning becomes more challenging in the virtual classroom.
The online instructors will work to provide students the opportunity to discuss, collaborate, and interact with one another.
As part of the online learning agreement, students will be expected to participate in the online learning as well as complete work. If a student fails to complete work regularly, a conference will be held to determine next steps.
Assessment
Yes. Students will be required to participate in all required assessments. Statewide assessments MUST be completed by the student in person.
Once Application is Submitted
We will have a representative from the MSD of Martinsville reach out to you.
QUESTIONS
For any questions, please contact us at 765-342-6641 or email, [email protected]
