Frequently Asked Questions

FLEX Online School is the K-12 online school for the Beaverton School District. Students attend live instruction sessions online each day taught by certified, Beaverton teachers and have the flexibility to adjust to their schedule and family needs. 

Clubs

Students can join a variety of student-led or teacher-guided clubs, connecting them to their peers around the District. Visit the Clubs and Groups page for more information.

IN PERSON MEETUPS

Teachers periodically hold optional in-person meetups for students at our school location in classrooms and outside, and at local parks, libraries, and the zoo. We are excited to be at our new location for the 2022-2023 school year at the Capital Center!

Family Connection

Family connection and partnership is a key part of school success. We'll provide ways for families to connect with one another both digitally and in person. FLEX Online School will host in-person (when safe) and video-conferencing events that allow families to build school community and relationships. The Family Teacher Organization (FTO) is a volunteer-based organization that provides resources, programs, and support to FLEX Online students, teachers, and staff. Visit the FTO page for more information.

Athletics

Students attending FLEX Online School in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to play sports at their neighborhood high school. Visit the Athletic Registration page for more information.

Beaverton Student Advisory Committee

High school students can apply to be a school representative on the Beaverton Student Advisory Committee. 
The Beaverton Student Advisory Committee (BSAC) will serve as one connection for students to be informed and have their voices heard within our District. A school board liaison and the superintendent (or designee) will support the student advisory committee work.

The Oregon Department of Education has updated their attendance guidance for online and remote learning students. Please see how this affects attendance for FLEX Online School below. 

Elementary Attendance Policy 

Elementary school students will need to attend at least one zoom session to receive credit for daily attendance. 

If students are not able to meet daily attendance for a class prior to 3:00pm, the district will send an automated attendance call.

Secondary Attendance Policy 

Students are now required to have meaningful two-way interaction with teachers every day for each period on their schedule. This interaction can be completed in multiple ways for each class depending on the student’s schedule and availability for the day: 

• Attending live video instruction (RECOMMENDED)

• Submitting the daily attendance assignment

  • This is not required if the student attends live instruction

• Posting to a current class discussion if one exists
   

For example, a high school student attending the live instruction video session for their Period 3 class will not be counted as present for Period 7 if they don’t also either attend the live instruction video session or complete the attendance assignment for that period.

If you need to report an absence, please leave a voicemail on the attendance line (503-356-3721) or email flex-online-school@beaverton.k12.or.us

If you receive an attendance notification, please login to ParentVUE or StudentVUE and then click “Attendance” and then the red X on the date to see the specific class absence.

2022-2023 Enrollment Periods 

• The application period for semester 1 has closed. 
• Applications for semester 2 are open until on January 30th, 2023 at 11:59pm

No. CURRENT residency in the Beaverton School District is required for FLEX enrollment. We cannot accept enrollments of students residing, even temporarily, outside of BSD boundaries in the Beaverton, Oregon area. Residency, for the purposes of this discussion means where the student’s head hits the pillow – where they physically reside.

For vacations and travel, we follow the same policies as the in-person schools. Absences and travel outside the country for more than 10 consecutive school days will result in withdrawal. If your student is traveling outside the country for 10 or less school days, please contact us for temporary access.

There is no cost to attend FLEX Online School. The district provides a device and all instructional materials needed at no cost for each student. These devices and materials will be available for pickup at our school's physical location.

Similar to other BSD schools, core courses include language arts, math, science, and social studies. Electives are offered at appropriate grade levels. For elementary students PE, Art and Spanish will be offered. Secondary offerings can be viewed on the Academic Planning Guide page. 

FLEX Online School uses the same learning objectives and standards as the other BSD schools. For more information about the curriculum at FLEX or to see a demo please visit the FLEX Academics Page.

For a full list of district standards, visit the District's learning target webpage.

Special Education
FLEX Online School offers special education services in a Resource Room setting. FLEX does not currently have specialized programs. If your child is in a specialized program, FLEX may not be able to provide your student with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). If your student is placed in a specialized program, and you enroll your student in FLEX, your student's IEP team will need to meet to determine if your student's needs can be met with a Resource Room level of support. If your student cannot be served in a Resource Room setting, then the IEP team may determine that your student is not able to attend FLEX.

English Language Learners
FLEX Online School offers all English Language Development services virtually.  Courses are available at the different language proficiency levels: newcomer, emerging and progressing. It's strongly recommended that a school’s comprehensive student team review whether the student is able to access the language services remotely. Additional language support may be needed, especially for newcomers and students at the emerging level.

TAG
FLEX Online School works for students who need extra time or assistance to master a subject, as well as those who learn quickly. FLEX Online School is also designed to meet the needs of students identified as Talented and Gifted (TAG). 

IB & SUMMA
FLEX Online School does not offer SUMMA or IB classes. For students who wish to participate in programs such as SUMMA or IB, they should remain enrolled in the school that offers those programs.  

Updated schedule information coming soon. 

For K–8 students, parents, guardians and even some grandparents act as guides who serve as face-to-face learning coaches, responsible for the students' day-to-day activities. Suggested weekly lesson plans are provided. The lesson plans can vary to accommodate students' pace and abilities. 

In the high school program, learning coaches still play an important supportive role in helping students stay on task and ensure completion of their assignments. However, high school students are expected to manage their own time and academic schedule.

Our Cognia accreditation is in process. We are NCAA approved and an AP Level 2 school. 

Apply for Meal Benefits to determine if your students qualify for free, reduced-price, or Expanded Income Guidelines (EIG) meals.  Find more information on the Nutrition Services webpage.

We do offer credit attainment for currently enrolled FLEX Online students. For online options for students attending another BSD school, please see the FLEX Credit Program.