gcsvirtual@greenville.k12.sc.us
Students are counted present when they are present in a Google Meet for the entire time of instruction and are required to have their cameras on while in class (full face visible). When taking any major assessment, students’ faces must be clearly seen for the entire time (full face visible).
All virtual classes are offered at scheduled times with a live teacher to provide instruction. Students are expected to participate every day in live sessions at those scheduled times. Students are counted present when they are present in a Google Meet for the entire time of instruction and are required to have their cameras on while in class (full face visible). When taking any major assessment, students’ faces must be clearly seen for the entire time (full face visible). Students are not allowed to be riding in or driving cars during Google Meets.
Students must have cameras on at all times during class, with full face visible, to be counted present, unless otherwise approved by an administrator. Students are not allowed to attend classes using a mobile/cell phone, unless they have prior permission from administration (this will only be granted in emergency situations or an extenuating circumstance, but will not be granted over an extended period of time). Similar to being present in a brick and mortar classroom, teachers will monitor students’ active participation in discussion and instruction. Students should be up, dressed according to dress code, in an appropriate setting and ready to work.
When students travel outside of South Carolina, the virtual program administrator must be notified and approve of the dates the student will be out of the state.
Each home-based school in Greenville County will provide a Chromebook, which is the required device for students to use in the Virtual Program, with a camera to each of their students at the beginning of the year.
Any student who misses school must submit a written excuse for absences within three (3) days of the student’s return to school signed by his or her parent or legal guardian or healthcare professional.
Absence notes should be submitted by the parent or a doctor’s office may also email a copy of a medical note directly to:
Elementary: virtualattendanceelementary@greenville.k12.sc.us *
Middle: virtualattendancemiddle@greenville.k12.sc.us *
High: virtualattendancehigh@greenville.k12.sc.us *
*A scanned document or a picture of the document may be submitted.