1. Nevada Virtual Academy
Elementary School
Orientation

2. Today’s Orientation Goals
WELCOME TO ORIENTATION!
By the end of this orientation session, participants will be able to:
Meet school staff and other new families
Use participant tools in Class Connect
Understand daily expectations
Make a school contact list and receive individual follow-up as needed
Understand next steps

3. School Administration 2017 - 2018
Dr. Yolanda Hamilton
Head of School
Mrs. Teresa Gregory
Principal: K - 5th grades
Ms. Tser Diamond
Vice Principal: K - 5th grades

4. Elementary School Counselor
Assigns students to their homeroom teacher’s classroom
Adds foreign language classes per your request
Provides academic-based student counseling and online social groups
Gives family counseling resources to parents
Ms. Crystal Shay
x 4271

5. Family Academic Support Team (FAST)
Our mission: empowering students to overcome challenges – academic, emotional, medical, social, and otherwise
Provides assistance with onboarding, early intervention for engagement, support services, and community based resources for all families and students

6. Homeschool vs. NVVA

7. The role is exciting and challenging AND
The Learning Coach
The role of the Learning Coach is essential to the success of the student.
Lesson facilitation
Materials preparation
Progress planning
Administration of a student’s day-to-day education
The role is exciting and challenging AND
requires parental commitment,
discipline, and organization.
LC’s are the student’s on-site support system.
State testing will have locations all over Las Vegas to choose from

8. The Learning Coach
Nevada law requires a student’s education be supervised at all times by an adult. The Learning Coach fills this requirement at Nevada Virtual Academy
Have an organized work space for your student; i.e. common household areas vs bedrooms
LC must maintain communication with the student’s teacher and school staff
LC should have working knowledge of computer systems
LC must log into their account daily to check s and student grades.
**If no adult will be present with the student during school hours or cannot follow the requirements, this program is not the right choice for your child’s education.**
LC’s are the student’s on-site support system.
State testing will have locations all over Las Vegas to choose from

9. The Student The role of the student is to engage in learning.
Complete lessons daily
Attend and actively participate in Class Connect sessions (live attendance is mandatory)
Check s daily and respond in a timely manner
Submit assignments on or before due dates
LC’s are the student’s on-site support system.
State testing will have locations all over Las Vegas to choose from

10. The Pathways – Virtual/Blended
NVVA Elementary School
Virtual Student
Blended Student
Live Virtual Class Connect Sessions - BOTH PATHWAYS
STUDENTS must log in on time through their WEEKLY PLAN and participate with teachers and peers in Blackboard Connect
Assigned Coursework - BOTH PATHWAYS
STUDENTS must log in and complete all virtual lessons, in-class “exit tickets”, and
ELA/Math Class Connect graded assignments DAILY
Blended Pathway students are REQUIRED to attend an in-person, face to face, class with their teachers one day a week
***NO EXCEPTIONS***
(This is optional for Virtual Pathway students)

11. Student & Learning Coach Daily Commitment
The Student and Learning Coach must be extremely dedicated to their schooling. It takes a certain time and energy commitment to be efficient.

12. The Teachers teacher(s):
Students will have a homeroom and content
teacher(s):
Homeroom teachers: oversee all student coursework
Content teachers: oversee/teach specific subject areas
OLS and Class Connect
Math
English/Reading/Writing
OLS ONLY
History
Science
Social Studies
Art/Music

13. Expected Lesson Progress Teacher Graded Assignments
Grading Basics
Expected Lesson Progress
Course progress as completed in your Daily Plan
OLS Assessments
Assessments completed in your Daily Plan
Teacher Graded Assignments
All coursework assigned by teaching staff: in class and as homework

14. State Mandated Testing Initial Enrollment Testing
School Testing
State Mandated Testing
On-site, in-person state testing is required of all students at NVVA in
April/May Students are assigned sites according to their address.
Initial Enrollment Testing
All students are required to complete initial testing in Math and ELA to determine present levels. Students will be tested again in November and at the end of the school year to show progress.
Kindergarten: Brigance testing
1st – 3rd: MAP testing 4th – 8th: iReady testing
Parents and students will be notified via /phone calls how and when to complete testing.

15. Creating Student Account
Academic Integrity
Creating Student Account
In order to promote and insure academic integrity in our on-line school:
All students must have a separate account from their Learning Coach.
Do not share your Learning Coach Account log in or password with your student. If you forget your information, contact K12 tech support.

16. Attendance Policy
Logging in and submitting ALL assignments on daily plan
Attend Class Connects according to schedule every day
Attending physical location for blended classes
100% attendance is expected
There are NO excused absences
After 10 consecutive days of absence, truancy is reported to Child Protective Services (educational neglect) and enrollment will be reassessed
Back up plan can be = (friend’s, neighbor’s, public WIFI, library…)

17. Computer & Internet Requirements
It is the responsibility of the family to provide computer and internet access AT ALL TIMES for the students.
Nevada Virtual Academy does NOT automatically provide computers or internet.
A back up plan MUST be put into place for any computer or internet issues.
Library, family or friends, Starbucks, etc.
Back up all assignments on external drive
Call Technical Support at to help with any computer issues.
**Computer issues do NOT excuse you from ANY assignments OR attending Class Connects**
Back up plan can be = (friend’s, neighbor’s, public WIFI, library…)

18. Keys To Success
Daily attendance in Class Connect sessions and participation is required
Complete all lessons in the Daily/Weekly Plan
Students MUST attend Class Connect sessions and complete OLS lessons in their Student Account
Contact homeroom teacher if unable to attend
Monitor Grades in the OLS and Infinite Campus
Promptly reply to teacher’s & phone calls
A 24 hour response is required
Attend Monthly Progress Conferences
Attend and Complete all school required testing

19. The Online School (OLS) – Updated Learning Coach Page

20. The Online School (OLS) – Learning Coach Page

21. The Online School (OLS) – Changing Users

22. The Online School (OLS) – Student Page
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE
Student’s Name and Grade
Student’s ID number
Materials for Today (daily/weekly view options)
Weekly Plan (recommended view)

23. The Weekly Plan – Student Page
When a lesson is not completed, the OLS moves that lesson to the next day in the pattern, which moves all the following lessons over as well. This movement can cause a student to fall behind in their progress
Each lesson you don’t complete will lower your grade.
If you fall behind, you will need to double up on the next day’s lesson to not fall further behind.

24. Checking Progress
“Not Mastered” lessons must be retaught and the quiz retaken and mastered before moving on to the next lesson. You can access the “Not Mastered” lessons from the progress page.
OLS Level of Mastery = 80% passing grade or higher (according to grade level standards)
Completed Lessons tab = Level of Mastery reached!

25. The Online School (OLS) – Student Page

26. Participate in Class Connect

27. Participate in Class Connect
Audio Set Up

28. Participate in Class Connect
Chat Box

29. Participate in Class Connect
Polling Tools

30. Participate in Class Connect
Whiteboard Tools

31. Participate in Class Connect
Whiteboard Tools
Use this tool to type
MORE Whiteboard Tools
Change font size & color

32. Contact/Resource Information
Main Phone Number:
Strong Start Website: – Learning Coach University, school information, events, “how to” videos, etc.
K12:
Tech Support : help with computer set up, system compatibility problems, usernames and passwords for students and LCs
Customer Service : course materials, UPS tracking
**It is crucial that we have your correct address, phone numbers, and personal address at all times**

33. Questions?