Dear Fortis Community,

Thank you for your patience and support as we adapt to the sudden changes that have happened in our nation and world.  May God’s grace and peace be with all of you through this time. We are currently working to launch our K-12 core curriculum online beginning Monday, March 30th.

Test Run
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25th) we have the test run of our video conferencing technology.  The primary purpose is to make sure everyone is ready for the launch of our online classes next week.  

Tech Support
There will be limited tech support tomorrow, but we will follow up with all families that are having issues before Monday.  If you encounter issues, please email techsupport@fortisacademy.net.  You may also call Dr. Brannan at 734-678-9875 for help.

Preparation for the Test Run
Here is a guide published by WebEx for attendees:  https://help.webex.com/en-us/n62wi3c/Get-Started-with-Cisco-Webex-Meetings-for-Attendees  

You can also test your devices in advance with their own test meeting:  https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html. 

Classrooms and Schedules
Every teacher has their own WebEx room.  Think of it like a classroom that you visit, except it is online.  We also have a schedule. All of our teacher’s rooms are listed below with the schedule for Wednesday’s test run.  The schedule for next week will be sent out on Friday. For Logic & Rhetoric it will be the same as their current schedule, though they may not be in class for the whole period.  We will record sessions and make them available to students and parents.

Here is a link to all WebEx rooms: https://fortisacademy.net/webex-meeting-rooms/

The best way to join a classroom is to enter using the internet links below.  If you have internet issues or are having trouble with audio (hearing or speaking) you can also dial in.  The phone numbers and access codes are included in the charts below. There may be issues with busy signals, so the following phone numbers can be substituted for the phone number as long as you use the correct access code:

• Additional Call-in Numbers
  Dallas: 469-210-7159
• Denver: 720-650-7664
• Chicago: 312-535-8110
• Jacksonville: 904-900-2303
• Phoenix: 602-666-0783

Test Run Schedule and Rooms
Please make sure your student(s) join the appropriate seminar at the time listed below:

Grammar

Logic & Rhetoric

Again, we appreciate your flexibility as we adapt to our current situation.  Our prayer is not only to continue our children’s academic instruction, but hopefully help them connect to the grace and love of Jesus Christ through our Fortis community.

Blessings in Christ,
Dr. Brannan