Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is pleased to offer Choice Distance Learning as options for our students and parents. The signed Choice Distance Learning parent agreement should be returned to your child’s school by July 31. Parents may download and print the document or pick up a paper copy of the agreement from your child’s school beginning July 20. The document must be signed and can be returned via mail, email or drop off at the school.
Choice Distance Learning –
Parents may choose for their child to attend full day classes at home utilizing the choice distance learning option.
This option will include 6½ hours of instruction delivered via Zoom, other on-line platforms and hard copy instruction.
Parents may reconsider schooling options at the end of a 9-week grading period. Parents should notify school two weeks prior to the end of the 9-week grading period if they wish to change to Traditional School instruction.
Choice Distance Learning students should have daily access to:
High speed internet connection.
Laptop or desktop computer access by parents/guardians.
(Exceptions may be made for students with significant health conditions with relevant documentation.)
Please note:
· Students must stay in good standing with school in regard to absences and completion of assigned classwork.
· Students not following school policies will be reviewed for possible return to the traditional school day.
· Students will adhere to the schedule outlined in the Choice Distance Learning day.
· ESP is not available for students utilizing Choice Distance Learning
Overview of Choice Distance Learning Day:
School days will begin based on the school bell time.
15-minute Morning Meeting
1 hour of English Language Arts; followed by a 15-minute break
1 hour of Math; followed by a 15-minute break
1 hour of Social Studies and/or Science
30 minutes for lunch
45 minutes for Special Area; followed by a 15-minute break
45 minutes of computer assistant learning (Lexia, I-Ready)
1 hour teacher led small groups
Download the Distance Learning Agreement
Download the Distance Learning Agreement (Spanish)
Download the Distance Learning Agreement (Arabic)
Will your device work? Please see the Parent Technology Resources Home Access Sheet for guidance.
Choice Distance Learning Technology Information
What type of laptop or tablet does my child need?
Your child will need access to a laptop, desktop, or Chromebook with full browser capabilities. This includes access to Firefox or Google Chrome. Unfortunately, we have discovered that iPads may not be compatible with some apps. To check to see if you have a compatible device, please visit the Parent Technology Resource Home Access Sheet on our website.
Murfreesboro City Schools uses a Google Chromebook 3100 Education with 16 GB.
Chromebook recommended minimum specifications:
- Processor: Intel Celeron N4020 (Dual Core, up to 2.8GHz, 4M Cache, 6W) 1USB Type-C, 1 USB 3.1
- Display: 11.6″ HD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare Non-Touch, Camera & Microphone, WLAN Capable
- Memory: 4GB 2400MHz LPDDR4 Non-ECC
- Hard Drive (Storage): 16GB eMMC Hard Drive
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Will MCS be providing a laptop for my child?
MCS does not currently have the technology resources to provide every student with a laptop. We ask parents who choose Choice Distance Learning and have access to a laptop or desktop to please provide a device for your child. However, a set number of computers have been loaned to students and our resources are now depleted.