Learn at your pace
Short recorded explanations, reading, accessible worksheets, and practice with clear weekly goals. Revisit an idea before moving on.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING. A CLEAR DIRECTION.
A pathway with
people at its heart.
Our proposed approach pairs self-paced lessons with live teaching, meaningful projects, and thoughtful use of AI. Start small. Learn deeply. Build toward what comes next.
Grades 6–8 · proposed first pilotGrades 9–12 · future designParent learning · proposed support
These are proposed learning pathways, not an operating school catalog. Courses, live sessions, and AI tools are not yet available. The free sample is available today.
THE PROPOSED SCHOOLSIDE MODEL
Independent practice.
Real human connection.
Teachers set the direction and review the evidence.
Technology helps students practice.
Meet with a teacher
Scheduled small-group lessons, discussion, feedback, and help when a student gets stuck. Live support is part of the proposed model.
Use AI thoughtfully
Teacher-selected practice and hints, age-appropriate access, and human review. Students explain their thinking and verify claims.
What “virtual” means here
Live online meetings and self-paced online lessons can both belong to a virtual model. A future hybrid model would include planned in-person instruction. No campus or in-person schedule is currently offered.
PHASE ONE · PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL PILOT
A stronger foundation.
Start with literacy, math, and learning habits.
Expand subject coverage after evaluating the pilot.
Grade 6 planning map · illustrative topic sequence, not a complete TEKS curriculum
| Learning area | Proposed focus | Evidence of learning |
|---|---|---|
| English language arts | Read closely, use evidence, and draft clear paragraphs. | Annotated reading + revised paragraph |
| Mathematics | Ratios, fractions, integers, and early algebraic reasoning. | Worked examples + explain-your-thinking task |
| Science | Investigate matter, energy, and systems through safe inquiry. | Observation log + evidence-based explanation |
| Social studies | Explore world cultures, geography, and source perspectives. | Map study + comparison of sources |
| Learning & digital skills | Plan assignments, evaluate online information, and ask for help. | Weekly plan + source check |
Before a course opens, its syllabus will identify grade-specific TEKS targets, lesson objectives, instructor, accessibility options, assessments, and feedback arrangements. These maps are a design starting point; standards alignment has not yet been validated.
ONE COURSE AT A TIME
An example pilot week.
A proposed supplemental-course rhythm, not a full-time school timetable or an attendance policy. Exact times will be published with each offering.
Get oriented
Teacher-led goal setting, a short lesson, and a first attempt.
Practice & notice
Independent practice, written work, and questions for the teacher.
Work together
A live small-group workshop to discuss and work through difficulties.
Apply the idea
An off-screen project or problem-solving task with optional approved digital practice.
Show & reflect
A teacher-reviewed task, brief reflection, and a family progress summary.
PHASE TWO · FUTURE HIGH-SCHOOL DESIGN
A map for life after school.
For K–12, these are graduation plans—not college degree programs. The example below uses a 26-credit planning framework. Schoolside cannot currently award these credits or a diploma.
26
credits in the example
Texas’s foundation is 22 credits. An endorsement plan adds four credits and must meet the selected endorsement’s course rules. Distinguished Level of Achievement also requires Algebra II.
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Social studies3
Same world language2
Physical education1
Fine arts1
Electives / pathway sequence7
Interest pathways are proposed themes, not approved endorsements, CTE programs, certifications, or dual-credit agreements. A future authorized school and qualified counselor must finalize course codes, prerequisites, endorsement sequences, assessment obligations, and each student’s personal graduation plan.
A cohort-specific update
Students entering grade 9 in 2026–27 or later need a half-credit in personal financial literacy in place of the former half-credit economics requirement. TEA says Applied Personal Financial Literacy will replace the current options beginning in 2028–29. Earlier cohorts follow their own entry-year requirements.
Read TEA’s September 2026 update ↗Credits alone do not establish graduation eligibility. State assessments and other requirements also apply. This illustration is not an individual graduation audit.
OUR PROPOSED AI PRINCIPLES
More support.
The student still does the thinking.
Helpful uses
Practice at an appropriate level, explain an unfamiliar term, suggest a hint, and help a teacher spot patterns that need attention. Include non-AI alternatives.
Human responsibility
Teachers verify content and make assessment decisions. Student work includes unaided tasks and oral explanations. Parent information, age-appropriate tools, data protection, and accommodations must be ready before use.
No AI tutor is connected to this site today. These are design commitments for evaluation, not claims of demonstrated results or a promise of a shortened school day.
FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Your own learning pathway.
Build a home learning rhythm
Set realistic routines, plan a workspace, and agree on how to ask for help.
Support independent work
Use prompts, feedback, and reflection without doing the assignment.
Understand AI and digital tools
Review privacy, recognize errors, and talk about responsible use.
Plan the next transition
Read progress evidence and prepare questions for the student’s current school.
PLANNING REFERENCES · REVIEWED OCTOBER 14, 2026
Our proposed design draws on these Texas planning resources. Links do not imply TEA approval or endorsement of Schoolside.
Virtual course standards ↗Graduation framework (read with the 2026 update above) ↗Texas charter application process ↗