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Overview

  • Our Digital Learning Program is an online tuition free public school program that offers the opportunity and flexibility for Arkansas K - 12 students to receive a quality education anywhere in the state.

  • We provide the resources students need to attend online classes and to complete schoolwork from home, including a chromebook or touchscreen device (depending on the student's age). We can also provide additional assistance and enrichment, as needed, to individualize each child's learning path.

  • Although classes and coursework are completed online, we understand the potential impact of excessive screen-time for students. We do not require long periods of online class time or device usage, as much of our work can be completed offline.

  • Deer/Mount Judea School District is on a 4-day weekly schedule. Online classes will be offered Monday through Thursday.

  • DMJ Digital Learning Program offers a $50 per month internet reimbursement from August to May, at the end of each semester.

Arkansas Academic Standards

The DMJ Digital Learning Program is an Arkansas Public School, and is required to meet specific standards and guidelines. One of the requirements is that Arkansas students must be taught grade-level standards. Although sometimes these standards can seem daunting to parents and students, don't worry! We're here to help! Our team of highly qualified certified teachers provides the support and guidance to help families and students meet the requirements of Arkansas educational standards.

Click here to view the Arkansas Academic Standards (link opens in new tab)

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Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Information

Kindergarten - 1st Grade

Daily live classes with certified teachers (M-Th)

Each student receives a touch-screen device to utilize as they learn correct pencil grip techniques and other fine-motor skills associated with handwriting

Access to quality curriculum (CKLA/Amplify for ELA, HMH for Math)

Resource options for materials that help with grade-level skills

Weekly online art and music classes

Access to age appropriate apps and programs on their device [add link to RESOURCES]

2nd Grade and 3rd Grade

Each student receives a touch screen chrome book and a stylus, to continue learning correct pencil grip and enhance their fine motor skills, and to begin learning to type.

Daily live classes with certified teachers (M-Th)

Access to quality curriculum (CKLA/Amplify for ELA and HMH for Math)

Resource options for materials that help with grade-level skills

Weekly online art and music classes

Access to age appropriate apps and programs on their device [add link to RESOURCES]

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K - 3 Standards-Based Grading

Since traditional letter grades can be subjective and vague, we use a standards-based grading system for our early learners.

Students are assessed on specific skills, and their scores reflect which skills have been mastered and which skills require additional practice.

Our K-3 teachers can offer levelized tutoring for students who do require additional help

Our K - 3 teachers provide monthly google meets to explain monthly goals and to provide resources and information.

We work with students and their parents to help them understand and focus on the specific skills students need to meet quarterly goals.

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Fourth Grade - Sixth Grade

Each student receives a Chromebook to use for online schoolwork and live classes.

Daily live classes in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies (M-Th)

Curriculum (CKLA/Amplify for ELA, HMH for Math, Discovery Ed & Mystery Science for Science, Studies Weekly for Social Studies)

Weekly online art and music classes with licensed and experienced art and music teachers

Resource options for materials that help with grade level skills

Access to age appropriate apps and programs on their devices [add link to resources]

Chess Club with Mrs. Wilborn

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7th grade - 12th grade

Students in our 7th - 12th grade program have many options!

Please check out this document to look at the graduation requirements, course options, and college/concurrent credit opportunities that are available!

If you are interested in learning more about those options, please reach out to our director to arrange a phone call or a virtual meeting: shelley.tomlinson@dmj.k12.ar.us

Our program partners with multiple agencies, programs, and colleges so that we can provide numerous options for our students

  • Live online classes are available through Virtual Arkansas, Red Comet, and North Arkansas College.

  • Students have the option of asynchronous learning for a more flexible schedule, with classes through Virtual Arkansas and/or Red Comet, online college courses from North Arkansas College or other colleges, or through credit recovery with Apex.

  • Concurrent classes are available through North Arkansas College and through Virtual Arkansas. Students are able to earn concurrent high school AND college credit by taking college classes that also count toward their high school diploma. This allows them to graduate high school with an associate degree.

Please watch the video below for guidance on our many offerings and clarification on the Arkansas graduation requirements.