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Dubuque Online Middle School

The Dubuque Community School District is pleased to launch Dubuque Online School for the 2022-2023 school year.

Dubuque Online School will provide middle school students (grades 6-8) with a rigorous course schedule of online instruction delivered through a combination of:

  • on-demand classes using Imagine Edgenuity online learning platform
  • live virtual classes using Microsoft Teams video streaming platform

What will the learning experience look like?

Students will follow the Dubuque Community School District calendar and a daily course schedule that includes a combination of on-demand and live virtual classes.

On-Demand Classes Live Virtual Classes
Students will:

  • use Imagine Edgenuity to access video-based instruction and practice assignments, followed by assessment and projects
  • have access to certified district teachers for support during school hours
  • on average spend 3-4 hours per day (45-60 minutes per course) completing class material, assignments and projects

Courses include:

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
 Students will:

  • use Microsoft Teams to participate in scheduled live instruction from a certified district teacher
  • have a weekly advisory time with grade-level peers and a certified district teacher
  • attend specialist courses (art, health, music and wellness) on an A/B schedule, similar to that of the other middle schools

Courses include:

  • Art
  • Health
  • Music
  • Wellness
  • Advisory (weekly for all students)
  • Exploratory (daily for grades 7 and 8)

Imagine Edgenuity is a learning platform specifically designed to support online learning. To learn more about the platform, watch an overview and take a tour of the student experience. 

Sample Schedule

Please note this is a sample. Class times will vary and will be shared with students at the beginning of each term.

Day A

Time Course Instruction
8 a.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)
9 a.m. Wellness Live Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
10 a.m. Exploratory (grades 7 and 8 only) Live Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
11 a.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)
Noon Lunch Lunch
1 p.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)
2 p.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)

Day B

Time Course Instruction
8 a.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)
9 a.m. Art / Health / Music Live Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
10 a.m. Exploratory (grades 7 and 8 only) Live Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
11 a.m. Advisory Time Live Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Noon Lunch Lunch
1 p.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)
2 p.m. English / Math / Science / Social Studies On Demand (Imagine Edgenuity)

Learn More

View our frequently asked questions page for more information and answers to common questions.

For additional information, please contact the Dubuque Online School team at onlineschool@dbqschools.org.