First Day of School in the ISD
The 2020-2021 school year begins on August 24th in the Independence School District. You can find important information about the first day of school for in-person and virtual learners below.
In-Person Learning
When we return to school on August 24, students who opted for in-person learning when registering for the regular school year will return under our Hybrid Plan (Plan B).
Elementary
Elementary students will continue regularly scheduled in-person learning. With more than 25% of elementary students selecting ISD Virtual Learning, social distancing can be maintained without the need to modify elementary school in-person schedules under the Hybrid Plan. Find our health and safety precautions here.
Middle School
Under the Hybrid Plan, middle school students will alternate weeks of on-site and virtual instruction to reduce school capacity. Students will receive virtual instruction during the weeks they are not on-site. Groups are determined by the first letter of a student’s last name.
Group A: Last names beginning with A-K
Group A will attend school in-person at their middle school building during the first week of school (August 24-28), following the Middle School Bell Schedule.
Group A will transition to virtual learning through Canvas during the second week of school (August 31 – September 4). Students will be expected to complete the Canvas coursework for the classes they are scheduled to attend during that week. Instructions for accessing Canvas can be found here.
Students will continue alternating this schedule each week until further notice.
Group B: Last names beginning with L-Z
Group B will attend school virtually through Canvas during the first week of school (August 24-28). Students will be expected to complete the Canvas coursework for the classes they are scheduled to attend during that week, following the Middle School Bell Schedule. Instructions for accessing Canvas can be found here.
Group B will transition to in-person learning at their middle school building during the second week of school (August 31 – September 4), following the Middle School Bell Schedule.
Students will continue alternating this schedule each week until further notice.
High School
Under the Hybrid Plan, high school students will alternate weeks of on-site and virtual instruction to reduce school capacity. Students will receive virtual instruction during the weeks that students are not on-site. Groups are determined by the first letter of a student’s last name.
Group A: Last names beginning with A-K
Group A will attend school in-person at their high school building during the first week of school (August 24-28), following the High School Hybrid Bell Schedule.
Group A will transition to virtual learning through Canvas during the second week of school (August 31 – September 4). Students will be expected to complete the Canvas coursework for the classes they are scheduled to attend during that week. For example, on an “Odd” day, the student will be expected to complete Canvas coursework for blocks 1, 3, 5 and 7. The following day (“even”), students would complete the coursework for blocks 2, 4, 6 and 8. On Thursdays, students will need to virtually attend their scheduled Academy Time from 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Instructions for accessing Canvas can be found here.
Students will continue alternating this schedule each week until further notice.
Group B: Last names beginning with L-Z
Group B will attend school virtually through Canvas during the first week of school (August 24-28). Students will be expected to complete the Canvas coursework for the classes they are scheduled to attend during that week, following the High School Hybrid Bell Schedule. For example, on an “Odd” day, the student will be expected to complete Canvas coursework for blocks 1, 3, 5 and 7. The following day (“even”), students would complete the coursework for blocks 2, 4, 6 and 8. On Thursdays, students will need to virtually attend their scheduled Academy Time from 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. through Canvas. Instructions for accessing Canvas can be found here.
Group B will transition to in-person learning at their high school building during the second week of school (August 31 – September 4), following the High School Hybrid Bell Schedule.
Students will continue alternating this schedule each week until further notice.
Early Education
Early Education will continue in-person under the Hybrid Plan as we are able to meet social distancing requirements. Find our health and safety precautions here.
Virtual Learning
Students who opted for virtual learning during online registration will begin the 2020-2021 school year on August 24 with virtual learning through Canvas. Instructions for accessing Canvas can be found here.
You can email helpme@isdschools.org for technical assistance.
FuelEd
Middle school and high school students who opted for virtual learning during online registration may be assigned FuelEd courses for core and/or elective coursework. Students enrolled in FuelEd courses should receive an invitation email from Peak Support/FuelEd (peaksupport@getfueled.com) with additional login information. To get started:
- Visit www.getfueled.com
- Click “Login” in the top right corner.
- Your username is your ISD student ID number.
- Your password is your date of birth, using the first three letters of your birth month, two-digit day and four digit year. For example, if your birthday is June 2, 2003, your FuelEd password is Jun022003. Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your birth month.
- Once you login, you will see the FuelEd courses you are currently enrolled in. Click on a course icon to access that course.
- Click “Help” to access the student help section and begin watching the videos provided to learn how to navigate the new platform.
For additional support, please contact (816)521-5553 and select option 2 for Fuel Ed assistance.
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