Virtual Academy: Grades K-12
Spring 2024
Dear Virtual Academy families,
Fall Registration
Please complete this Google form indicating your student's plan for attendance in the 2024-2025 school year by Tuesday, April 30: Enrollment Intent 2024-2025
Please respond!
Our spring 2024 parent and student surveys are now open. We want as many parents and students as possible to give us feedback on how we are doing in the Virtual Academy and how we can improve. This survey is anonymous, takes about 15 minutes, and is compatible to use with a smartphone.
Please click the appropriate link below:
- 35 statement responses, 3 open-ended questions
- Feel free to fill out a survey for each student you have in attendance.
Elementary Student (Grades 3-5) Link
- 23 statement responses
Secondary Student (Grades 6-12) Link
- 33 statement responses, 3 open-ended questions
Senior Information
We have already seen 11 students complete their courses this year and anticipate a graduating class of 35 students. For those students planning on attempting post-secondary education next year, be sure to request your final transcript. This can be access through the Education Portal in PowerSchool. Find your school and click the "send after graduation" button. This can be done now and should be done prior to June 30 as students will no longer have access to PowerSchool and/or their school email after that date.
Additionally, many seniors will be walking through ceremonies at their “boundary building.” For those that ordered caps and gowns, these can be picked up in the main office of the building where they will be walking. If a cap and gown was not ordered and the student is planning to walk, please contact the registrar at that building to request to borrow a cap and gown for the ceremony. Contact information is:
Davies: Janessa Berndt, (701) 446-5616 or berndtj@fargo.k12.nd.us
North: Nikki Brandenberger, (701) 446-2412 or branden@fargo.k12.nd.us
South: Beth Phillips, (701) 446-2015; phillie@fargo.k12.nd.us
Students that are walking through graduation ceremonies must attend the graduation rehearsal. Dates of rehearsal and graduation are:
South: Rehearsal May 30 at 2:45 pm; graduation June 2 at 12:00 pm
Davies: Rehearsal May 31 at 8:30 am; graduation June 2 at 3:00 pm
North: Rehearsal May 31 at 10:00 am; graduation June 2 at 6:00 pm
For those students graduating and NOT walking at one of these three buildings, please talk with Mrs. Boehm or Mrs. Fiechtner regarding details on receiving your diploma.
Student of the Quarter
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded "Student of the Quarter" for quarter 3. Students were nominated by teachers and voted by all Virtual Academy staff. These students have shown excellence in their academic work as well as their attitude.
Elementary School: Luis Haroldson, Jr.
Middle School: Myoshie Dacosta
High School: Yasmin Farah (pictured)
College Visit
Student from the Virtual Academy visited Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) in Moorhead on April 3rd. Students who attended were exposed to demonstrations and learned about the Plumbing, HVAC, Graphic Design, Survey Technician, and Construction Management programs.
(Pictured is Karly Martinez)
Virtual Vacation
Our Virtual Academy student leadership group has met and wants to host our first annual end of year bash. We are calling this “Virtual Vacay." We will be having a beach theme, so break out those hats, Hawaiian shirts and best travel wear and join us at Trollwood Performing Arts in Moorhead for an evening of games and fun. This event is being held on Friday evening, May 10, and has activities for all of our students K-12.
From 6-8:00 pm, all K-12 students are welcome for “game night." We have food, board games, and yard games. We will have games set up, but if you have a favorite, feel free to bring it and share.
From 8-11:00 pm, students 9-12 can stay for additional activities, including a dance, karaoke, and movie.
Students are able to bring one guest with them if they choose. Guests can be from another school.
Connection Day
Thank you to all the students who participated in our quarter 3 connection day and Virtual Olympics. We are proud of our "Olympic" teams and medal winners. We will be having our final connection day on May 17th at the Zoo. We have a lot more activities planned and hope to see our best turnout ever so mark your calendars!
Administrative Professional's Day
Wednesday, April 24, is Administrative Professional's Day. Administrative professionals keep everything running smoothly at school, and we want to celebrate and thank Nicole Wischnak for the many hats she wears to help students, families, and staff. Her unwavering professionalism, attention to detail, and positive attitude are invaluable to the Virtual Academy, and her willingness to go above and beyond is truly an asset to our school. Mrs. Wischnak, we're so fortunate to have you on the Virtual Academy team!
National Principal's Day
Important dates
- April 22: No School
- May 10: End of Year Celebration at Trollwood
- May 17: Connection Day
- May 27: No School, Memorial Day
- May 30: Return computers to FPS District Office (700 7th Street South) from 8AM-4:30PM
- May 30: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal (South 2:45 pm)
- May 31: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals (Davies 8:30 am, North 10:00 am)
- June 2: Graduation (South 12:00 pm, Davies 3:00 pm, and North 6:00 pm) @ Fargodome
Attendance
Remember that in Virtual Academy, attendance is taken retroactively for the week prior and is directly related to student pacing in the class. If the student is on pace, they're attending!
Two Platforms
Don't forget that some students are taking courses on TWO online platforms (Imagine Edgenuity and the North Dakota Center for Distance Education). Make sure you keep up in both!
Plagiarism and AI
The Imagine Edgenuity program has automatic checks for plagiarism and AI embedded into the online classes, and students will not earn credit for plagiarized work. Students plagiarizing or using the AI features in writing will also risk being removed from class and/or not earning credit.
Teacher Support
Our students have been busy in their classes; keep up the great work! Also, remember that we have teachers to help support you in grades 6-12. (Elementary students can contact their NDCDE teacher directly for support.)
- Matthew Dahmen (Science) dahmenm@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8606
- Madelyn Moore (Math) moorem@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8607
- Laura Qualey (English) qualeyl@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8609
- Rachel Schroeder (Social Studies) schroer1@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8632
Addition Support
Vanessa Boehm - Grades K-12 - boehmv@fargo.k12.nd.us
Student Wellness and Family Facilitator:
Katie King - kingk@fargo.k12.nd.us
Need help?
Email: fiechth@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/virtualacademy
Phone: (701) 446-1602