OHVA Welcome Packet

• The Basics w/ the K12 Welcome Page
• Head of School Message
  
• Handbook
• LC/Parent Compact
• Academic Calendar
• Live Class Info
• Advisors
• State Testing Info
• Online Safety
• Character Strong
• OHVA Online Store
• Internet Supplement
• LC Academy
• What to do When - Support for Materials/Tech Issues
  
• Title IX Notice

Head of School Message: Dr. Kristin Stewart

Help, Right When Learning Coaches Need It

We know that starting the school year with new systems can be overwhelming — and our customer support teams are experiencing unusually high volume. That’s why we’re opening live Zoom support rooms to make it easier and faster for you to get the help you need.

Join the room for help with:

• · Setting up your student or Learning Coach account
• · Tracking shipments of materials and computers
• · Navigating the new Online School (OLS)

Support Room Details

• · Days/Hours Open: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (EST)
• · Room Link: K12.com/studenthelp

· Join anytime during open hours — no appointment necessary

Pack your backpack—learning the K12 School (OLS) platform has never been this fun!

This asynchronous K12 Zone adventure helps students–navigate the K12 School (OLS) with confidence.

Eight Stations to Explore Alongside Strider and Brave:

1. Account

2. Dashboard

3. Calendar: Options

4. Calendar: Class Connect

5. Courses: Modules

6. Courses: Submissions

7. Courses: Grades

8. Inbox & Resources

View the new resource page with safety tip lines, help for mental health, internet safety, bullying and more!

What you'll Find on this Site:

• Classroom Expectations and Responses to Misbehavior

• How to Get Your Student ID Card

• Mental Health and Crisis Hotline Text or call 988

• Report Concerns with SaferOH TipLine 844-723-3764

• Prevention Info that Matters

• Resources

• OHVA values me as a Learning Coach (LC).
• I believe that my student has the ability to grow academically.
• I will abide by OHVA’s policies and procedures as outlined in the OHVA School handbook.
• I will maintain continuous Internet service.
• I understand that the Ohio Virtual Academy program includes many learning components to ensure a robust experience for my student.
• I will supervise and guide my student as is appropriate for their age/grade and abilities.
• My student must meet the state attendance requirements of 920 hours/year, averaging 5 to 8 hours a day to avoid truancy as explained in state law.
• I am responsible to accurately record attendance and progress to keep my student in good academic standing.
• It is my responsiblity to ensure my student participates in all state and diagnostic testing.
• I will actively engage with OHVA staff daily as it applies to email, conferences, assignments, face to face (F2F) activities.
• I will treat administrators, teachers, staff, and volunteers professionally and kindly.

If you're NEW to OHVA, check out these resources and info you need:

New K-2

New 3-5

New Middle School

New High School

On the First Day: Log into the school system between 8 and 8:30 to see your student's Live Class Schedule. This varies by student, but those live classes are the priority to plan the day. You should see an orientation offered, along with other live classes and lessons to do.

Who can you ask for help? Your ADVISOR is your champion for questions and support as you begin OHVA. You can also visit HELP.K12.COM to search for HOW-TO and tech info!

State Testing is required for students in grades 3-12.

Your student must attend in person, so you must arrange for transportation.

Mark your calendars for your student's STATE TESTING DATES!

Review the board policy and see how saving your internet bills can help you with internet costs, available at the end of each semester. Visit the OHVA ISP page here.

Dates to submit your internet bills at the end of each semester:

• Sem 1: January 5 - 21, 2026
• Sem 2: May 18 – June 3, 2026

Access a step by step tutorial here.

Students may choose up to 3 clubs! Some clubs are "freebies" and don't count in the 3: Cardy Club K-5, SADD MS and HS.

VIEW THE CLUB INFO HERE

Here's some helpful info you need to know about it:

• Students may participate in The Zone based on teacher and club activities.
• Sessions are moderated.
• Student interactions should follow the OHVA Student Code of Conduct found in the school handbook.

Advisors:

• are your primary point of contact
• facilitate live orientation sessions
• help with non-instructional issues

• hold weekly homeroom sessions for MS/HS students
• monitor overall attendance
• help students and learning coaches on individual catch up plans
• guide students in developing effective home study skills and time management
• help with re-registration
  

• a microphone
• webcam
• chat
• whiteboard
• videos

OHVA uses Engageli for live class sessions.

10 tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online: Click here

• K12 provides McAfee Web Protection on K12 -provided computers. Parents are also able to block specific websites from within their browsers. Here is a tutorial on how to block websites from the browser: Click here
• It is best to not block YouTube as many teachers use this for educational videos in classes.
• Your password is Yours, and Yours Alone. As the adult Learning Coach, you need to be the one to enter attendance and have access to answer keys.

Ohio Virtual Academy complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Ohio Virtual Academy is committed to providing an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination which includes race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex discrimination including 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:

OHVA Title IX Coordinator

Shana VanGrimbergen
1690 Woodlands Dr. , Suite 100
Maumee, OH 43537
svangrimbergen1@k12.com
419.482.0948, Ext. 7293

For further information regarding Title IX, visit https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination. For the Office of Civil Rights contact information visit: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr or call 1-800-421-3481.

•Title IX Training

•View the full OHVA Non-Discrimination Policy

Email: info@ohva.org
Website: ohva.k12.com
Location: Ohio Virtual Academy, 1690 Woodlands Dr, Maumee, OH, USA
Phone: 419-482-0948