The EDGE Virtual Program
100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, AL • (334) 514-3931 • www.elmoreco.com/virtual
About: Launched in the 2018-2019 school year, Elmore
County's Diverse Gateway to Education (EDGE) encompasses
21st century, SACS accredited education with the primary goal
of empowering students with tools for success. EDGE is a free
virtual program available for students in grades 6-12 living in El-
more, Autauga, and Montgomery counties. EDGE students learn
at home, with diverse options including live tutors and schedule
flexibility. At EDGE, we see each student’s potential to make the
world a better place. It is our goal to help them see it, believe it,
and achieve it!
Why choose virtual? Virtual learning gives students, and
their parents, another option when it comes to proceeding with
their education. Education is changing, and Elmore is on the
cutting edge of leading the way in this endeavor! Because of the
schedule flexibility provided by our virtual program, students
may complete their required high school credits early, allowing
them to progress to postsecondary education or enter the work-
force sooner than a traditional high school schedule would allow.
Class Size: Classes are virtually one-on-one, which ensures
that your student receives individualized attention.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities: Students enrolled
in Elmore County’s virtual program have opportunities to partic-
ipate in athletics, cheer, dance, band, etc. Additional options for
electives and career tech courses, as well as gateways to technical
certifications and college credits, are available.
Expectations: Students enrolled in EDGE are expected to
work independently to complete required coursework utilizing
Edgenuity and/or ACCESS Distance Learning curriculum. Stu-
dent support services include online and face-to-face orientation
for online learning preparation; academic advising to include the
development of a 4-year high school plan; tracking of student
attendance, course progression, grades, and exam proctoring;
and administration of state-mandated tests to all students (e.g.,
ACT, Pre-ACT, etc).
Testing and Other Info: All final, end of course tests must
be taken at a centralized learning site or base school, and will be
facilitated by Elmore County staff. Students are not required to
come in on a weekly/monthly basis, unless they opt for tutor-
ing services provided by certified teachers or fall behind with
their coursework. Students who meet graduation requirements
through EDGE can earn a standard Alabama High School
Diploma. We do offer Advanced Placement courses, which meet
the standards of the College Board’s AP curriculum.
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For more information and application, visit www.elmoreco.com/
virtual or contact Debbie Clark at [email protected]
or 334-514-3931 ext. 27050.
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