This document summarizes an interview conducted at the beginning of the school year between a student, their learning coach, and a representative from an elementary K-8 online school program. It collects basic contact information, education history, home learning environment details, student interests, and goals for the school year. The interview addresses whether all materials have been received, familiarity with the online platform, and any initial questions about participating in the online program.

1. Beginning of School Year Interview
Elementary K-8
2009-2010
Student: ________________________________
Learning Coach:___________________________
Grade:__________________________________
Basic Information:
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number(s):_______________________________________________________
E-Mail Addresses:
Learning Coach:_________________________________________________________
Student (if applicable):___________________________________________________
Program Questions:
Is this your first year with the school? Yes No
If yes, how long have you been with us? _____________________
How did you learn about our program?
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Did you receive all equipment and materials to start school? Yes No
If No, state reason or solution:
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2. Are you new to online education? Yes No
If No, what is your online education history?
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What attracted you to our program?
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Do you have any initial questions about this program in general?
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Previous Educational Experiences
If your child did not attend our school last year, what school or program did they attend?
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Was this school: public private charter independent home-school
Why did you choose to leave your previous school or program?
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Homelife
Do you have a specific “school area” in your home? Yes No
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
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Does your computer meet the school minimum requirements for online educational needs?
Yes No
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
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3. Does your family’s daily routines allow for adequate school time to meet attendance requirements?
Yes No
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
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Are there significant distractions around the house? (other children, televisions, noises, animals,
etc.) Yes No
Explain:____________________________________________________________________
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About the Student (speak to student if possible)
What is your favorite subject in school, or do you have one? Why?
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What are your favorite hobbies or activities?
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Do you belong to any clubs, either in this school or outside of school? (Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, swim
club, soccer club, etc.) Yes No
Clubs:______________________________________________________________________
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What is your favorite book?_____________________________________________________
What is your favorite movie?_____________________________________________________
What is your favorite game to play?_______________________________________________
Learning Coach Questions
Is this your first year as a learning coach? Yes No If No, how many years? _________
Do you have any previous teaching experience yourself? Yes No
Explain:____________________________________________________________________
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4. Do you require any special training on any aspect of the program? Yes No
Explain:____________________________________________________________________
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What are your goals for your child this year?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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Have you been familiarized with the Learning Management System? Yes No
Do you have any questions regarding the LMS? Yes No
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
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Are there any other questions or concerns that you would like addressed? Yes No
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Interview Details:
Date of Interview:________________________________
Was the Learning Coach the interviewed? Yes No
If No, who?:_________________________________________________
Start Time:_____________________ End Time:____________________
Was the interview:
Positive Negative Rushed
One-sided Two-sided
General Feelings about the interview:
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