ESVA
Elementary School Virtual Academy - TK - 6th Grade
English Language Arts (ELA)
- TK class is offered on T/Th at 10:00 AM and lasts 50 minutes.
- K-2nd grade classes are offered on T/W/Th at 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 AM (and 12:00 for 2nd grade). The Wednesday class is a 25 minute class. The T/TH classes are 50 minutes in length.
- 3rd-6th grade classes that meet two times per week are offered on T/Th at three different times. The classes are 50 minutes in length.
- A 3rd-6th grade class is offered that meets 3 times per week on T/W/TH. It meets at 9:00 AM. The classes are 50 minutes in length.
- The parent and IST decide which class time is best for the student for the school year.
- Homework Helper is available 1 hour per week for students.
Math
- TK class is offered on M/W at 10:00 AM and lasts 50 minutes.
- K-2nd grade classes are offered on T/Th at 9:00 or 11:00 am OR on T/W/Th at 10:00 AM. Classes are 50 minutes in length.
- 3rd-6th grade classes are offered 3 times per week on T/W/Th at 10:00 AM.
- 3rd-6th grade classes are offered at 9:00, 11:00, and 12:00 on T/TH. Classes are 50 minutes in length.
- Homework Helper is available 1 hour per week for students.
- The parent and IST decide which class time is best for the student for the school year.
Science
- One section of K-2nd grade science classes is offered per grade level. It meets two days per week.
- Kindergarten meets on M/W from 10:00-10:50
- 1st Grade meets on M/W from 11:00-11:50
- 2nd Grade meets on T/TH from 11:00-11:50
- Two sections of 3rd-6th grade science classes are offered per grade level. It meets two days per week.
- 3rd Grade on M/W from 1:00-1:50 OR on M/W from 2:00-2:50
- 4th Grade on M/W from 11:00-11:50 OR M/W from 1:00-1:50
- 5th Grade on M/W from 11:00-11:50 OF M/W from 1:00-1:50
- 6th Grade on M/W from 11:00-11:50 OR T/TH from 1:00-1:50
Social Studies
- One section of K-2nd grade social studies classes is offered per grade level. It meets two days per week.
- Class time is from 1:00-1:50 on M/W for grades K-2nd.
- Two sections of 3rd-6th grade social studies classes are offered per grade level. It meets two days per week.
- 3rd Grade on M/W from 11:00-11:50 OR M/W from 1:00-1:50
- 4th Grade on M/W from 1:00-1:50 OR M/W from 2:00-2:50
- 5th Grade on M/W from 1:00-1:50 OR M/W from 2:00-2:50
- 6th Grade on M/W from 11:00-11:50 OR T/TH from 2:00-2:50
Art K-3
- For students in Kinder-3rd grade
- Live classes are two times per week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00-2:50.
- This fun and engaging Art class for Kinder-3rd grade is an awesome addition to your child’s education. In this class we learn about different art materials and experiment with themed projects. We learn how to create unique masterpieces with paint, clay, chalk, yarn, markers, crayons, and many other art materials. While your child is creating artwork, they are also working on strengthening their fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and growing their imagination. The students are encouraged to think outside the box and add their own special touches to any project, making every creation a unique masterpiece. We might even sneak in some music and dancing.
Art 4-6
- For students in 4th - 6th grade
- Live class is two times per week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00-2:50.
- This course is designed to introduce your child to various art techniques, which are the building blocks for a lifelong love of creativity. They'll create with both two and three-dimensional mediums, including pencil, colored pencils, oil and chalk pastels, clay, paper, and paint. This class will emphasize having fun while exploring creativity!
Beginning Spanish 3-6
- For students in grades 3rd - 6th grade
- Live classes are two times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-12:50 PM.
- In this course, students will develop basic Spanish skills. This course will cover an introduction to written and spoken Spanish through practice with listening, speaking, reading, and foundational grammar.
Leadership 4-6
- For students in grades 4th-6th
- Live class is one time per week on Mondays from 11:00-11:50 AM.
- In this course, students will embark on an exciting journey to develop essential leadership skills while fostering strong character traits. Through interactive lessons and engaging activities, students will explore the six pillars of character education as outlined by the Character Counts program: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Throughout the course, students will learn the importance of each character pillar and how it contributes to becoming a compassionate and effective leader. They will engage in discussions, role-playing exercises, and collaborative projects aimed at understanding real-life applications of these values. In addition to character education, students will also delve into practical skills for organizing and leading activities for their peers in the virtual academy setting. They will learn effective communication strategies, time management techniques, and creative problem-solving methods to plan and execute virtual events, clubs, and projects.
Journalism 4-6
- For students in 4th - 6th grade
- Live class is one time per week on Wednesdays from 12:00-12:50
- In this course, students in 4th through 6th grades will develop a student publication that will be sent to families of each quarter. Students will develop and refine writing skills each week as they create and plan timely articles for the publication. Students in this course will also work together to design and create the visual layouts, graphics, titles, and overall style for the student publication.
Classes
- Classes offered 2-3 days per week | Planning Amount "cost" is $250 per class per semester.
- Classes offered 1 day per week | Planning Amount "cost" is $150 per class per semester.
- Bundled pricing - K-6th grade students in all 4 core classes (ELA, math, science, and social studies) | Planning Amount "cost" is $750 total for the semester.
- Bundled pricing - K-2nd grade students in all 4 core classes (ELA, math, science, and social studies) that would also like a Touchscreen Chromebook | Planning Amount "cost" is $1000 total for the semester.
- Bundled pricing - TK-2nd grade students in ELA and math that would also like a Touchscreen Chromebook | Planning Amount "cost" is $750 total for the semester.
- TK classes - $500 for both math and ELA per semester
Planning Amount "Materials Costs"
- ELA K-2 will have a materials "cost" of $50. This covers all workbooks.
- Math K-2 will have a materials "cost" of $50. This covers all workbooks.
- ELA 3rd will have a materials "cost" of $25. This covers all workbooks.
- 3rd-6th Math will have a materials "cost" of $50 for the purchase of a tablet to be used during live classes.
- Materials Costs are only for the first semester that the student is enrolled per school year.
Optional Workbook "Costs"
- 3rd-6th-grade Eureka² math workbook - $50
*All ESVA classes and optional workbooks are ordered by the IST.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Do coursework daily.
- Be prepared with materials for live classes.
- Complete assigned work in preparation for live classes
- Participate in class with the camera on.
- Complete all assignments and submit them in Schoology (with parent help as needed).
- Be respectful to peers and teachers in class and in all communications.
- Check Schoology daily (grades 3 and up).
Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide the student with materials and an appropriate setting for learning (table or desk).
- Ensure student attends class, ready to learn.
- Supervise the student during class.
- Support the student by monitoring assignments and uploading assignments in Schoology.
- Ensure learning happens daily, not just during live classes.
- Read emails from VA teachers.
- Communicate with VA staff regarding student learning needs.
- Reach out and ask for help when needed.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Meet with families at least once every 20 days.
- Check grades, progress, and attendance in Schoology weekly.
- Initiate a catch-up plan for students as needed.
- Perform record-keeping for the student.
- Answer parent questions about student learning needs.
- Place orders in the Curriculum Ordering System (COS) for student enrollment in ESVA classes and for optional student workbooks.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Map out the school year to ensure grade-level standards are covered.
- Share lesson plans and assignments weekly with families and ISTs.
- Deliver live instruction and recorded instruction.
- Develop a sense of community in the class.
- Provide differentiated options as needed.
- Implement 504 and IEP accommodations as appropriate.
- Grade assignments and assessments.
- Provide work samples to the IST.
- Host homework Helper and conference times.
