Shelby County R-IV Schools
Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) Plan
Alternative Methods of Instruction
The Shelby County R-IV School District has worked through a collaborative process to implement an Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) plan to be utilized on days school is closed due to inclement weather, illness, exceptional emergency circumstances, or other natural disasters. It will be at the district’s discretion on whether the school is considered “closed” or if an “AMI” day needs to be implemented.
The goal of the AMI plan is to embed curriculum with learning activities focused on reinforcement of critical learning standards, enrichment activities, or support for further skill development. Consistent practice and exposure to skills without interruption is the most effective way to ensure student understanding and mastery of content knowledge is achieved. AMI simply allows for the continuation of learning when students miss days of regular instruction. Important items to remember about AMI days:
Students will NOT attend school on an AMI day. All students will have assigned work to be completed at home on these days.
AMI days count as instructional days and do not have to be made up at the end of the school year if students and staff complete assigned work.
Students who do not complete the work will be marked absent for the related AMI day AND will receive a zero for that assignment.
We will notify all guardians, as we have in the past, via text alert, social media postings and through local television stations in the event of school closures and use of AMI days. In the event of school closing, teachers will be accessible for questions, clarification, and feedback through email.
Instruction/Materials/Resources
Hard copies of lessons available through packets
Class Dojo - Text message with attachments sent to parents
Remind - Text message with attachments sent to parents
i-Ready Personalized Instruction - Internet access needed
School Website - Internet access needed
Google Classroom - Internet access needed
Teacher Created Google Website - Internet access needed
Additional Information for the Elementary
Middle School will receive assignment through Google Classroom.
High School Students will receive assignments through Google Classroom.