K-5 Information & FAQ

Q: I have a kindergarten student. Are there different subjects we pick for them or is it just a couple like English, Math and Science?
A: Start with 2 courses, maybe Math and English Language Arts.

Q: What if my Kindergarten is already reading? Can we enroll them in 1st grade ELA?
A: Typically, yes. Talk with your teacher to get more details.

Q: If my child finishes a course… can they move on?
A: Yes.

Q: When a parent clicks on the “Teacher” icon who does it email – the teacher over that specific course or the
teacher for their family?
A: You will be able to see any teacher’s name within the messaging center. The teacher of the specific courses will be tied to each course on the dashboard.

Q: Will we be able to make changes to the curriculum based on our child’s needs?
A: We always want to make sure that children’s needs are met. Please talk with your teacher about specific changes/ needs.

Q: Do students need to only do one lesson per day or can they do two?
A: Students may do more than one lesson per day. We would like for you to find a schedule that works best for your family.

Q: Are there print materials?
A: Yes.

Q: For the printed materials, how are items shipped? Using USPS or UPS or FedEx?
A: FedEx Ground.

Q: Can materials be shipped outside of Utah?
A: Yes! Print materials will be shipped to the student’s address listed on the enrollment documents which can be to anywhere worldwide.

Q: Do families have to take the printed materials?
A: No. Please let us know if you are not interested in receiving the print materials.

Q: May my child work on curriculum on weekends or must it be during the week?
A: Your child may work any day that best fits your needs.

Q: When a student submits assignments, are all assignments graded by the teacher?
A: Some assignments are graded by the teacher and some assignments will be graded by the platform.

Q: Do the materials include hands on manipulatives for math?
A: There are some math manipulatives that are on punch-out cards located within your print materials. There are also many digital manipulatives located within the math curriculum.

Q: Is there a cost associated with courses?
A: No. Utah Online School is a public school.

Q: Are extra materials needed for these projects? Do I have to purchase extra materials for projects?
A: Most projects can be done with common household materials.

Q: I have more questions! Who can I contact?
A: Email Annett Eiting at aeiting@utahonline.org.