Banks SD 13 staff propose 'Davis Trail Head Academy' online program

At a June 8 work session, Banks School District 13 staff proposed formalizing an online learning program they are calling Davis Trail Head Academy, an expansion of a multi-year pilot that reached a high of 15 enrolled students across grades 3–11.

The presenters said the pilot showed strong course completion and learning-target attainment: "The family feedback and engagement that we've gotten around this program has been generally really positive," one presenter said. The district described the vendor platform as Edenum, offering the Ed Options Academy curriculum for original-credit courses. Staff said the program would offer fully online schedules, hybrid enrollment (half or more online plus in-person electives) and options for individual or independent original-credit courses, including summer offerings.

Officials stressed that the program would include an on-campus hub where students can meet instructors, complete assessments and receive in-person help so that online students remain connected to the district. Staff described counselors performing weekly or biweekly check-ins with families to monitor progress and support reintegration when students return to in-person settings.

No formal vote to establish the program occurred at the work session. Staff said they plan to refine enrollment windows, policy language and staffing as the district moves from pilot to a broader offering and will present those details at a future meeting.