
Welcome Packet 23-24
Guide to a Strong Start at Hoosier College & Career Academy
We are so excited you have chosen Hoosier College & Career Academy
Knowing you want a successful start to your school year, the following information will ensure you are ready to go!
Be sure to check your email daily and reach out to your Community Engagement Specialist, Mrs. Ingram, with any questions. We are happy to support you as you build your routine, navigate our platforms, and begin course work.
Call or Text Ms. Ingram at 463-900-5333.
Teachers
Teachers are your academic resource and point of contact for content-specific support. Our teachers are Indiana-certified, and experts in their grade/course.
Completing the Paperwork
Please be sure that you have submitted all required enrollment documents through the parent portal.
Enrollment Documents
Proof of Residence
Immunization Record
Proof of Age
Additional Documents
Getting Prepared Checklist
Please ensure you have completed these tasks.
- Confirm computer and internet connection. Is your computer K12 ready?
- Be sure to charge your laptop daily.
- Always shutdown the computer from the Windows start menu.
- Shutdown and restart the computer weekly to allow for updates.
- Create a distraction-free learning area (this doesn't have to be the perfect location, just a comfortable place where you can focus and work)
New Families
- Setup Learning Coach account and create Student account.
- Let Ms. Ingram know if you need the registration code resent.
- Log in to both Learning Coach and Student accounts
- Check time zone settings
- Set up Office 365 using the student email and OLS password
- Review Student Handbook
- Review the Attendance and Engagement Policy
- Review School Calendar
Welcome to Online Learning course
Students have access to review and complete this course prior to the first day in the "classes" section of your student log in.
Do not wait to start if you do not have books and materials. You are expected to begin on your first day of school and will have many resources available in the online environment.
eligibility for $30 off your monthly internet bill and to sign up to save!
Getting Started in Your First Week
Kick Off Call
Your Community Engagement Specialist (CES), Ms. Ingram, will call you to talk through the getting started items, answer questions you may have, and help you navigate the transition to our school.
Required School Orientation
All students attend live online (Class Connect) sessions.
New Student Orientations occur every week.
Find your orientation time in your Class Connect Events.
Log-in to the student account, then the schedule tab to access your session.
Required Beginning Assessments
Assessments provide teachers valuable information for building individualized instruction plans to meet specific student needs. It is important students read each question carefully and do their best work. Students are required to take assessments several times throughout the school year.
Assessment requirements vary by school/grade level.
Office Hours
Staff holds office hours sessions throughout each week as an opportunity for students and families to engage, ask questions, clarify confusion, etc.
Find all sessions in your Class Connect List.
Log-in to the student account, then the schedule tab to access sessions.
Resource Links
K12 Browser Recommendation
K12 recommends the use of Google Chrome when accessing the Online School and/or any other K12 application. If Chrome is not currently installed on your computer, please click here to download the latest version.
For additional resources, please visit the K12 Support Page
Mrs. Ingram, Community Engagement Specialist
Email: cingram@hoosieracademy.org
Website: HCCA.k12.com
Phone: 4639005333
Facebook: facebook.com/hoosiercollegeandcareeracademy
Community Engagement Specialist Hoosier College & Career Academy