Overview 1. 11:00-11:15 Welcome - Sign In 2. 11:15-11:30 PowerPoint Presentation 3. 11:30-12:00 Current Parent Experiences 4. 12:00-12:15 Q&A 5. 12:30-2:00 De Anza Park - food & Yoga

Las Virgenes Academy The K-12 Homeschool Option

What is Homeschooling? To teach school subjects to a child at home.

Philosophy of LVA To discover and nurture the unique gifts and talents of each and every child in a learning environment that best meets their needs. To discover and nurture the unique gifts and talents of each and every child in a learning environment that best meets their needs.

Description of LVA 1. Parent-driven 2. Teacher support 3. Curriculum provided 4. Multi-age enrichment classes/workshops 5. Field trips offered 6. Hybrid option available 7. Community College Option for High School

Parent Driven Program LVA is a parent-driven program. The parents implement the curriculum in a manner that is appropriate for their child. Parent’s also help with classes, field trips, park days, extracurricular activities, etc.

Teacher Support Each family meets with a teacher once a month for a turn in appointment. At this appointment, the parents and student provide samples of school work. Each family meets with a teacher once a month for a turn in appointment. At this appointment, the parents and student provide samples of school work. Teacher is available for additional appointments, if needed. Teacher is available for additional appointments, if needed. The teachers also assists with field trips, park days, social activities, guest speakers, enrichment classes, workshops, projects and other support. The teachers also assists with field trips, park days, social activities, guest speakers, enrichment classes, workshops, projects and other support.

Curriculum Provided at No Cost LVUSD resources provided Rosetta Stone Online BrainPOP.com Students are not restricted to grade level Academic and elective classes offered through LVUSD’s hybrid program, including participation in sports, band and social events.

Multi-age Enrichment Classes Computer Animation Computer Animation Science Science Craft Craft Money Money Art Art Writing Writing Games Games Sports Sports Possibilities for next year: Yoga Yoga Sign Language Sign Language Piano Piano Online Classes Online Classes

Field Trips Offered Underwood Farms Underwood Farms Regan Library Regan Library Griffith Observatory Griffith Observatory California Science Center California Science Center Adamson House Adamson House Getty Museum Getty Museum Gene Autry Museum Gene Autry Museum The Great Race The Great Race Tifa Chocolate Tifa Chocolate Skirball Skirball End Of Year Party End Of Year Party

Hybrid Option Students have the option to take up to 3 classes at their school site. Students have the option to take up to 3 classes at their school site. Students can choose from academic and elective classes at the middle or high school. Students can choose from academic and elective classes at the middle or high school. Students can participate in sports, band and social events at their school site. Students can participate in sports, band and social events at their school site.

Community College Courses Pierce and Moorpark are the colleges our high school students currently attend. Pierce and Moorpark are the colleges our high school students currently attend. A student may take up to 6 units at the community college. A student may take up to 6 units at the community college. A college course may also be used for high school credit. A college course may also be used for high school credit.

School Rights Our students enjoy the same rights and access to classes (honors, AP), events, district resources, and clubs (like CSF), including graduation ceremonies, just as all students enrolled in the district. Our students enjoy the same rights and access to classes (honors, AP), events, district resources, and clubs (like CSF), including graduation ceremonies, just as all students enrolled in the district.

Inter-district Transfers We welcome inter-district transfers. Contact your current district to get information on being released to LVUSD.

Reasons for Joining LVA Program Curriculum Curriculum Enrichment classes Enrichment classes Hybrid Hybrid Community Community Teacher Support Teacher Support Social Activities Social Activities

Requirements of LVA Monthly meeting with a teacher. At this meeting, samples of the students work will be turned in for each subject that the student is enrolled in with LVA.

Q&A Hear from other parent’s in the program and answer questions.