Secondary Grades 9-12

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Students follow a structured daily schedule that includes live instruction, asynchronous and personalized learning, and targeted support. This structure helps students build consistency, accountability, and strong learning habits.

Secondary Grades (9-12)
The Role of the Learning Coach

Secondary Grades (9-12)

High school students follow a structured course schedule designed to support graduation and postsecondary readiness.

The school day includes:

Live, teacher-led classes
Asynchronous and personalized learning
Targeted support and academic guidance

Students are expected to manage their time, meet deadlines, and actively engage in their coursework while receiving ongoing support from teachers.

Enrollment availability for secondary grades may be limited based on capacity.

Sample Schedule
Definitions

Sample Schedule

Secondary Grades 9-12 high school students follow a structured schedule that integrates live teacher-led instruction, personalized learning, and targeted academic support throughout the day.

SGB Sample Schedule

Homeroom	8:05 - 8:25 am	Homeroom
Period 1	8:30 - 9:35 am	Live Instruction and Asynchronous Learning or Targeted Support
Period 2	9:40 - 10:45 am	Live Instruction and Asynchronous Learning or Targeted Support
Period 3	10:45 am - 12:00 pm	Personalized Learning
Period 4	12:00 - 1:00 pm	Lunch
Period 5	1:00 - 2:05 pm	Live Instruction and Asynchronous Learning or Targeted Support
Period 6	2:10 - 3:15 pm	Live Instruction and Asynchronous Learning or Targeted Support

High school students manage a more independent schedule while maintaining consistent engagement with teachers and coursework. Teachers provide guidance, monitor progress, and offer targeted support to help students stay on track toward graduation.

Definitions

Live Instruction

Live instruction is "teacher-led learning". These are focused, real-time sessions where the teacher guides the whole class through new concepts and skill mastery. They are designed to be engaging and fast-paced to help students stay on track and grow academically.

Asynchronous Learning

This is structured learning time when students complete teacher-assigned activities independently instead of attending a live class session. During this time, students may work through recorded lessons, guided practice, projects, or other assigned tasks.

Students are expected to complete assignments within the timeframe set by their teacher. Teachers monitor progress, review completed work, and provide feedback to help students stay on track and continue making academic progress.

Personalized Learning

Think of this as customized learning time. During these times, your student works on activities chosen by their teacher to match their individual strengths, needs, and skill level.

Much of this time is asynchronous, meaning students work independently through teacher-assigned lessons, activities, or practice. This allows students to focus on the specific skills they need to strengthen or master.

At times, personalized learning may also include synchronous support, where a teacher or staff member works directly with a student or a small group to provide additional guidance, clarification, enrichment, counseling, or support services.

Throughout this teacher-defined timeframe, teachers monitor progress, review completed work, and provide feedback to help students stay on track and continue making academic progress.

Targeted Support

Live, small-group support designed to provide focused clarification, intervention, or enrichment.

Teachers use student data to identify areas where students may need additional help or an extra challenge. They then work with small groups of students to provide focused instruction, practice, or enrichment.

SGB Learning Coach Expectations

Oversight with Increasing Student Independence

High school students are expected to manage much of their learning independently; however, adult oversight remains essential in a virtual environment. Learning Coaches provide structure, accountability, and support while encouraging students to take ownership of their academic responsibilities.

Teachers guide instruction, assess progress, and support students toward graduation and postsecondary goals.

What Learning Coaches Do in 9–12

Learning Coaches are expected to:

Monitor attendance, grades, and course progress
Ensure students meet academic and graduation requirements
Support communication between students and teachers when needed
Reinforce accountability and time-management expectations

Even at the high school level, students who receive consistent adult oversight are more likely to remain engaged, motivated, and on track for graduation.

The Role of the Learning Coach

A Learning Coach—typically a parent or guardian—is a critical partner in student success.

Teachers are responsible for instruction, assignment design, feedback, and progress monitoring. Learning Coaches support students by:

Maintaining daily routines
Monitoring assignment completion and progress
Ensuring participation in scheduled instructional blocks
Communicating with teachers and staff

Support is most hands-on in early grades and gradually shifts toward oversight as students become more independent.

Attendance, Engagement, and Expectations

Students are expected to:

Attend scheduled live instruction
Complete teacher-assigned work during asynchronous and personalized learning
Meet deadlines and demonstrate progress
Actively engage in their learning each day

Participation is measured through class participation, completed work, and academic progress.
Structured learning time is not optional and not unstructured free time.

Meet Families Who Thrive Here

GCA works best for students and families looking for academics first — where engagement, consistency, and teacher support are central to the experience.

This model is not best suited for families seeking primarily:

a self-paced alternative with minimal live engagement
a fully unscheduled experience without adult support

Meet GCA students and learn why they thrive here:

Secondary Grades (9-12)

Secondary Grades (9-12)

Meet Natalia

Natalia joined GCA as a 4th grade student, graduating as the Class of 2023 Valedictorian. She found GCA to be a great experience that helped her excel both academically and personally.

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Secondary Grades 9-12

What Learning Looks Like at Georgia Cyber Academy

Secondary Grades (9-12)