Baldwin County Schools: Choose Traditional or Virtual School

Fall classes begin August 12th in Baldwin County. Today, Superintendent Eddie Tyler told parents they can choose to send their students to traditional classrooms or enroll in Baldwin County's Virtual School

Superintendent Tyler says parents have a lot to consider. "I know many of you do not have the ability to stay at home with your children. That will need to be part of your consideration. Depending upon the age and maturity level of your child, you will need to make a decision as to whether or not leaving them at home works for your family. Alabama has certain age requirements to leave children unattended, but you also need to determine if you think your child is mature enough to be self-directed in their studies. A large part of your child's success in the Virtual School program relies upon their own self-direction and motivation."

Can you change your mind? Superintendent Tyler says "Whichever path you choose, students will be allowed to reconsider their choice and change enrollment any time in the month of August. After Labor Day, a student may only change their enrollment at the end of a quarter or semester depending upon their grade level."

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