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OHVA Welcome Packet

2024-2025

OHVA Welcome Packet 2024-2025

OHVA WELCOME PACKET 24-25

Info You Need - Save this Welcome Packet!

  • Head of School Message
  • Handbook
  • LC/Parent Compact
  • Academic Calendar
  • Class Connect Support
  • Advisors
  • State Testing Info
  • Online Safety
  • 7 Mindsets
  • OHVA Online Store
  • Internet Supplement
  • LC Academy
  • What to do When - Support for Materials/Tech Issues
  • Title IX Notice

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL DR. KRISTIN STEWART

https://youtu.be/CfmX3Frzksk

OUR SCHOOLWIDE EXPECTATIONS FOR EVERYONE:

PARENT EXPECTATIONS & HANDBOOK

Your Responsibilities: Parent/Learning Coach Compact
The essential agreement for LC's to support your student for success in OHVA.
OHVA Handbook
The online handbook is easy to use, easy to search, easy to help you stay informed.

NEW TO OHVA?

New? Get Ready for School!

VIEW SAMPLE SCHEDULES for K-2, 3-5, MS and HS HERE


If you're NEW to OHVA, check out these resources and info you need:

New K-2

New 3-5

New Middle School

New High School


On the First Day: Log into the school system between 8 and 8:30 to see your student's Class Connect (Events) Schedule. This varies by student, but those live classes are the priority to plan the day. You should see an orientation offered, along with other live classes and lessons to do.


Who can you ask for help? Your ADVISOR is your champion for questions and support as you begin OHVA. You can also visit HELP.K12.COM to search for HOW-TO info!

24-25 CALENDAR

State Testing for 24-25
Mark your calendars for your student's STATE TESTING DATES! Your student must attend in person, so make sure to arrange for transportation.

Save Your Internet Bills for each Semester

Review the board policy and see how saving your internet bills can help you with internet costs, available at the end of each semester. Visit the OHVA ISP page here.

Dates to sumbit your internet bills at the end of each semester:



  • Sem 1: January 6 - 22, 2025
  • Sem 2: May 19 – June 4, 2025


Access a step by step tutorial here.

Club Sign Ups Open for All Grades!

Students may choose up to 3 clubs! Some clubs are "freebies" and don't count in the 3: Cardy Club K-5, SADD MS and HS, Young Men of Excellence 8th-HS.

VIEW THE CLUB INFO HERE

OHVA Activities
Students should participate in 4 face to face activities during the school year. Active engagement in OHVA online clubs can count toward this expectation.

Eventbrite & OHVA Events

Just a heads up for you! We use Eventbrite for you to register for events and then check you in using Eventbrite, too. You should know your student's ID# when registering.

Click for the Event Calendar - Save!
F2F and Online Events

What's the K12 ZONE?

Here's some helpful info you need to know about it:

  • Students may participate in The Zone during specific times for their grade level.
  • Staff are present in sessions to help moderate.
  • Student interactions should follow the OHVA Student Code of Conduct found in the school handbook.

TIPS & HELP

Get the OHVA School App - Stay Informed!
CLICK for easy access from your smart phone - website - info - documents - OHVA news updates!
Know Your Student's ID # - Here's How
Look up your student's ID# and then SAVE IT to your phone or someplace handy. You need this for registering to attend events, club sign ups, and more.
Order a Student ID Card for $2.55 (optional)
If you'd like a plastic card style ID, you can order one here.
Many Learning Coaches Recommend Instant Ink
Note that OHVA does not provide printer ink other than the small starter cartridge sent with the printer. Many LC's like the subscription service for Instant Ink. This is not an endorsement by the school, but is a tip shared by parent Boosters.

Your Advisor is Here to Help!

Advisors empower families to increase their involvement and assist in their student’s education, facilitate engagement in school activities and provide clear and consistent communication regarding school expectations and activities.


Advisors:

  • are your primary point of contact
  • facilitate live orientation sessions
  • help with non-instructional issues
  • hold weekly homeroom sessions for MS/HS students
  • monitor overall attendance
  • help students and learning coaches on individual catch up plans
  • guide students in developing effective home study skills and time management
  • help with re-registration

TECH HELP

What to do When....things aren't going as planned
Save this resource so that you know what to do when Class Connect or the OLS/LMS has issues, materials or computer equipment are missing or damaged - this is for YOU!

CLASS CONNECT

Class Connect is OHVA's online classroom where students gather for instruction with our teachers and staff. Even parents use Class Connect for online meetings and gatherings. In class your student may use tools to engage and learn:


  • a microphone
  • webcam
  • chat
  • whiteboard
  • videos


OHVA uses Kaltura/Newrow and is transitioning to Engageli this year!

SET UP YOUR WEBCAM & MIC

CLICK

USE THE QUICK TECH TEST PAGE

CLICK

KALTURA OVERVIEW

LEARN ABOUT NEWROW!

Engageli: Coming this year!

How Can I Keep My Student Safe Online?

10 tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online: Click here


More Info for Parental Controls:



  • K12 provides McAfee Web Protection on K12 -provided computers. Parents are also able to block specific websites from within their browsers. Here is a tutorial on how to block websites from the browser: Click here
  • It is best to not block YouTube as many teachers use this for educational videos in classes.
  • Your password is Yours, and Yours Alone. As the adult Learning Coach, you need to be the one to enter attendance and have access to answer keys.

GET CONNECTED

Connect with other OHVA Parents in our Facebook Groups!
In addition to the OHVA Newbie Group, we also have grade band Facebook groups for parents. Get to know others!

Twitter

Follow us educational activities around the state and helpful articles and information to help you as a learning coach. Click here or scan the QR code to follow us!

Instagram

Get quick news on what is coming up, holidays and staff and student spotlights. Click here or scan the QR code to follow us!

Pinterest

Browse through our boards for supplemental learning ideas and tips and tricks for learning coaches and students. Click here or scan the QR code to follow us!

Be a GREAT Learning Coach!

Get started with the OHVA Learning Coach Academy! View short videos, get informed, and feel confident about the school year.

Title IX Notice

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq. prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment as defined herein, in any program, service or activity, including but not limited to, educational programs, extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, including admission to these programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits sex discrimination in employment, including by any third-party employer engaged by Ohio Virtual Academy to employ its workforce as well as any third-party employing individuals providing management services related to OHVA employees. Retaliation against any person who reports or opposes improper discrimination or retaliation is likewise prohibited under Title IX. Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) shall fully comply with Title IX and its accompanying regulations. Further, K12 Virtual Schools LLC is expected to fully comply with Title IX and its accompanying regulations.


The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

OHVA Title IX Coordinator

Shana VanGrimbergen
1690 Woodlands Dr. , Suite 200
Maumee, OH 43537
svangrimbergen@k12.com
419-482-0948, Ext. 7293


For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit the OCR Website for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area or call 1-800-421-3481.

•Title IX Training

•View the full OHVA Non-Discrimination Policy

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