August 17, 2015 Dear OHVA Students and Families, Welcome to the

1690 Woodlands Dr.
Suite 200
Maumee, OH 43537
ohva.k12.com
August 17, 2015
Dear OHVA Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! I am so excited that you chose to partner with OHVA
this year to ensure the very best education for your child(ren). We have worked hard to
develop an academic plan that will serve every student. Please feel free to reach out to your
teachers, support staff or administration for clarification or needs.
Every department has worked carefully using the data collected last year and the year before to
help shape its academic plan for the coming year. Looking carefully at state standards, the
curriculum and needs demonstrated in diagnostic and interim assessments, staff will provide
supporting lessons at each grade level through ClassConnect. It is important that students
participate in these lessons to support the learning going on at home. These lessons should be
a support for students and a benefit to the family as well and will help students learn the
expected skills throughout the year.
While Study Island will continue to be used by Ohio Virtual Academy as an intervention and test
prep tool, there will no longer be a grade tied to completing the lessons. However, we do
encourage the use of Study Island as presented by the teachers to continue helping our
students with needed vocabulary and practice with state standards and to help students
prepare for the end of the year assessments.
I am sure that you have already heard, but let me take a moment to reiterate the changes that
we know are coming this year. The state has decided to forgo working with PARCC for the
yearly state testing. American Institute of Research (AIR) will be creating the English Language
Arts (ELA) and Mathematic assessments to be administered in spring. AIR also created the
science and social studies assessments that were given last year. The biggest change in the
state testing, however, is the date range for the assessments to be proctored. Students will
take the tests at the end of the year during a 30 day window. OGT and 3rd grade will also get a
chance to take the assessments in fall as usual. This timing should help students complete the
bulk of their academics and will allow the teachers to be supporting that learning through midApril before proctoring the assessments. The duration of the assessments are also shorter and
will be more in the time range of the OAA/OGT.
1690 Woodlands Dr.
Suite 200
Maumee, OH 43537
ohva.k12.com
Finally, we are planning several opportunities for families to get together with staff and learn
from each other. There will be Literacy Days, Math Mania Days, and Student Expo Days when
students can demonstrate their work. We are excited to be able to have our amazing students
demonstrate their talents and hope you will find these days beneficial.
Again, we are excited by the upcoming year and the academic plans that have been developed.
We know that working together we will be able to do what we all are working toward, creating
the best learning environment possible for our students.
Good luck and please feel free to reach out to administration should you need anything
throughout the year. Our website has all the needed information should you need to contact
us. http://ohva.k12.com
Sincerely,
Dr. Kristin Stewart, Senior Head of School
Ohio Virtual Academy
Parent Compact
The purpose of this Parent Compact is to set expectations for Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) parents. Your
child’s educational success, a primary goal of OHVA, can only be achieved if you understand your key role
in following the curricular and attendance requirements below.
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I believe that my student has the ability to grow academically.
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My role, which is vital for my student’s academic achievement, is valued and respected
among administrators and teachers at OHVA.
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I will abide by OHVA’s policies and procedures as outlined in the OHVA Parent Handbook.
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I will maintain continuous Internet service and make sure my student has daily access to participate
in the school.
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I understand that the Ohio Virtual Academy program includes the K12 curriculum, Study Island,
varied assessments, Class Connects, and other instructional tools, specific to my student’s
academic requirements. I will actively supervise my student while participating in the OHVA
academic program. Learning Coach guidance is essential for students in the K-8 program and also
needed on a regular basis in high school.

My student is enrolled in a public school and must meet the state attendance requirements.
Students in grades 1 -12 require 920 hours, and kindergarten students require 460 hours per year.
To reach my student’s academic goals, average attendance may range from 3 hours (kindergarten)
to 8 hours (5th grade through high school).
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I am responsible to accurately record attendance and progress daily in my student’s Online School.
Insufficient hours recorded in the system over time is a truancy issue and could result in my
student‘s removal from OHVA.
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My student will participate in all required state achievement and diagnostic testing. It is my
responsibility to provide transportation to and from the test site(s). Testing dates are determined
by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
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I will actively engage with OHVA staff by participating in conferences, reading K-Mail on adaily basis,
submitting portfolio samples, and attending face-to-face (F2F) activities throughout the year,
including state testing. If I have designated another person to act as Learning Coach for my student,
I will conference jointly with the Learning Coach and OHVA teacher(s).
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I will work with and treat staff members professionally, understanding that staff must follow set
schedules and policies.
Failure to follow the school’s program requirements may result in my student’s
removal from the Ohio Virtual Academy.
Fast Facts
School Connections & Support
Parent Connections & Support
OHVA office and staff: 1-877-648-2512
Use 0 for operator, extension for teachers/staff.
ohva.k12.com/parents
School Website: http://ohva.k12.com/
Contact: http://ohva.k12.com/contact-us
OHVA Closed/Private* Regional Facebook Groups
*For enrolled OHVA families only
Regional/local connection and mentoring support
OHVA NE Parents
OHVA NW Parents
OHVA C Parents
OHVA SW Parents
OHVA SE Parents
OHVA SC Parents
Get Started: Strong Start!
How-to videos and steps to get started
http://ohva.k12start.com/
Check “for parents” for the K12 Parent Network
Tech Support/Customer Care: 1-866-K12-CARE
(For login, computer/tech, and materials issues)
K12 Self-help and search: help.k12.com
Many, many support topics!
K12 Website:
www.k12.com
Parent Helpline
1-877-648-2512, HELP (4357)
OHVA Parent Handbook:
Available at http://ohva.k12start.com/
Activities & Events
OHVA Online Event Calendar (F2F/Online*)
www.localendar.com/public/ohva
*Online parent sessions posted, too.
Watch for these featured school activities:
 Back to School Picnics – September
 Literacy Day - November
 Spelling Bees (K-8) – December
 School Choice/Winter Fun – January
 Student Showcase Exhibits - Spring
 Year-End Celebrations – May/June
 Teacher Outings – All months
Directions for How to Record F2F:
Every Sunday on the Event Calendar
Family Engagement Coordinator:
Susie Ebie, sebie@k12.com Ext. 2009
OHVA Public Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/Ohio.Virtual.Academy
Parent-Hosted Activities Calendar
Co-ops, Monthly Bowling & Friendships
www.localendar.com/public/ohvaparents
Parent Advisory Council
Contact the PAC for mentoring support.
PAC@ohva.org
OHVA Boosters
Join with other volunteer parents who are supporting
the school and your child. To join Boosters:
www.tinyurl.com/BoosterSignUp
School Contact: Susie Ebie, sebie@k12.com
OHVA eQUIP Parent Learning Sessions:
http://ohva.k12.com/equip
Ohio Virtual Academy’s
Spirit Shop
Looking for OHVA spirit items?
Share your school pride and support your school!
~Incentives and gift items for students and parents~
We’ve got what you need!
www.cafepress.com/ohva
 For additional options for school items, visit K12’s
Online Store: http://gear.k12.com.
OHVA items make great holiday
and birthday gifts!
2015–2016 Academic Calendar
August 17, 2015
First Day of School
January 11, 2016
Start of 2nd Semester
August 17 – October 31, 2015
KRA – Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
January 18, 2016
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day *
September 7, 2015
Labor Day *
February 15, 2016
Presidents' Day *
August 24 - September 30, 2015
Online Diagnostic Assessment
AIMSweb (Grade K- 2)
March 14 – 23, 2016
Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Grades 11–12
October 2015
Fall Diagnostic Testing, grades 1–3
March 28 – April 1, 2016
Spring Break
State Testing**
October 26 – November 8, 2015
Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Grades 11–12
November 24–27, 2015
Thanksgiving Break*
December 18, 2015
End of 1st Semester
December 21, 2015–January 1, 2016
Winter Break
January 4, 2016
Classes resume for K-8
High School Support Week
May 27, 2016
Last Day of School
Last Day to Log Student Attendance
May 28, 2016
High School Graduation
Eighth Grade Recognition
May 30, 2016
Memorial Day *
June 13 – 17, 2016
Summer Administration of Ohio Graduation
Test (OGT) Grades 11-12
* Holiday — OHVA Office Closed
** Due to recent legislation, the state of Ohio has not announced the spring testing window. These
specific dates will be provided to our OHVA families as soon as they are determined by the Ohio
Department of Education.