School Handbook - K12

1 School Handbook 2019-2020. Handbook Link Note: The OHVA Handbook is developed in partnership with parents and the OHVA staff, and is approved by the School 's Board of Trustees. If changes in state or federal law impact OHVA's policies or practices, timely edits to the Handbook will be made, even if determined mid-year. OHVA School Handbook 2019-2020. The Ohio Virtual academy is a community School established under Chapter 3314 of the Revised Code. The School is a public School and students enrolled in and attending the School are required to take diagnostic and achievement tests and other examinations prescribed by law.

2 In addition, there may be other requirements for students at the School that are prescribed by law. Students who have been excused from the compulsory attendance law for the purpose of home education as defined by the Administrative Code shall no longer be excused for that purpose upon their enrollment in a community School . For more information on this matter, contact the School administration or the Ohio Department of Education. Quick Topics/Links Student Expectations & Achievement (continued). Ohio Virtual academy grade Level Promotion/Retention Purpose Statement High School Academic Calendar Mid-year Course Advancements (K-2 and 3-5).

3 Academic Program Middle School Students Taking High School Courses The Online School (OLS) Diagnostic Assessments Physical Education Progress Reporting Parent & Staff Expectations State Testing Daily Work Student Code of Conduct Parent/LC Compact Supplemental Hours -App. A. OHVA teacher /Staff Compact third grade reading Guarantee Concern/Grievance Process Truancy teacher Assignments USA Test Prep Staff - Family Communication Withdrawal Process Harassment Enrollment & Student Records Students with Special Needs Address & Record Changes Child Find Enrollment Confidentiality Records & Personal Special Education Information (FERPA) Title I.

4 McKinney-Vento Homeless Act ESL/EL -English as a Second Language/English Missing Children Learners 504 plans Diabetes Care Materials and Technology Computer Availability Policy Activities Computer Use Policy Face-to-Face (F2F) Meetings Internet Service Provider (ISP) National Honor Society Supplement/Reimbursement School Events Internet Safety Policy Online Event Calendar Eyewear Safety Student Clubs Fees Materials and Equipment Parent/Family Engagement Parent & Family Engagement Policy Student Expectations & Achievement OHVA Boosters Advanced Learners AIMSwebPlus Assessments Academic Resources Anti-Bullying Appendix A Supplemental Hours Attendance Career Readiness Appendix B Blackboard Collaborate Class Connect- Synchronous/Asynchronous Appendix C Middlebury Languages Crisis Support Student Support Team - Absence Intervention Team (AIT).

5 grade Placement K-8 K-2 & 3-5 ALSO. INDEX. 2019 2020 Academic Calendar August 19, 2019 January 20, 2020. First Day of School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day *. September 2, 2019 February 17, 2020. Labor Day * Presidents' Day *. October 21-25, 2019 March 23 - 27, 2020. Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Spring Break October 21-25, 2019 April 6 May 1, 2020. 3rd grade Fall State Testing (ELA) **Spring State Testing, grades 3 12. (Note: For Family Break April 10, School is not in session and is a non-testing day.). November 27 29, 2019. Thanksgiving Break*. April 10, 2020. Family Break December 2 13, 2019 (Tentative).

6 Grades 10 -12, End of Course Testing (EOY). May 25, 2020. Memorial Day *. December 23, 2019 January 3, 2020. Winter Break May 26 29, 2020. High School Exams January 6 10, 2020. High School Exams May 29, 2020. Last Day of School January 10, 2020. Last Day to Log Student Attendance End of 1st Semester June 6, 2020. January 13, 2020. High School Graduation Start of 2nd Semester * Holiday OHVA Office Closed/Teachers Not Available ** The specific dates for students by grade level and subject will be provided to our OHVA families as soon as the schedule is finalized, per the Ohio Department of Education.

7 OHVA School Handbook 3. Ohio Virtual academy (OHVA). Welcome to Ohio Virtual academy (OHVA). This School Handbook will clarify mutual expectations to ensure your student has a successful School year. Ohio Virtual academy was incorporated in the state of Ohio in May of 2002 and operates as an Ohio public community School . It is a non-profit community (charter) School that is funded by state revenue, governed by and subject to Ohio State charter- School laws, applicable federal laws and the terms of its contract with its charter sponsor. OHVA is currently chartered in Lucas County through a charter contract with the Ohio Council of Community Schools with the authority for operating OHVA vested in its Board of Trustees (Governing Board).

8 The OHVA Board of Trustees has secured the curriculum, technical, and management services of K12 Virtual Schools LLC, a provider of virtual education to students throughout the United States and around the world. OHVA's School offices are located in Maumee, Ohio. OHVA teachers, all Ohio- licensed and Highly Qualified according to federal Common Core State Standards, are located throughout the State of Ohio and teach students based on their areas of expertise and licensure. Non-Discrimination Notice Ohio Virtual academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all educational opportunities and designated School groups.

9 Ohio Virtual academy is committed to providing an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination which includes sex discrimination, gender-based discrimination, and sexual violence, and providing equal employment opportunities as regulated by Title VII and Title IX, and to ensuring the accessibility of appropriate grievance. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: Peggy Ault Email: Phone:419-482-0948, ext. 4011. Return to TOP. OHVA School Handbook 4. OHVA Vision & Purpose Statement Our Approach: Student-centric.

10 Innovative. Our People: Passionate. Engaged. Our Students: Inspired. Empowered. Educated. Culture Standards Embrace diversity Driven by student success Collaborative Individualize Shared leadership Clear communication expectations Mutual trust, respect and value Ongoing reflection and improvement Supportive Policies and procedures to establish a safe environment Community Support Ensure a sense of community within our Learning Coach academy School across all 88 counties in Ohio Professional Development driven by data Wrap-around services Staff and parent led functions, outings, forums, clubs Booster, Parent Compact, PAC.