🎉Welcome INGDA New Students!

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Be sure to check out your Middle School Counseling Newsletter! CLICK HERE to access!
This is your go-to resource for staying informed and supported with tools designed just for you. In this edition, you’ll find:

• School Office Hours & Crisis Response Information – Know when and how to reach us.

• Middle School Counseling Services – Discover the support available to students.

• Counseling Expectations – Learn what to expect during your sessions with a counselor.

• Access to Counseling Resources – Find tools and information to help you navigate challenges.

• Coping Skills & Strategies Space – Explore techniques to manage stress and emotions.

• Local Support and Resources – Connect with community programs and services.

• Mindful Moment Resources – Quick practices to stay calm and focused.

• Counseling Challenges – Tips and guidance for common concerns.

• And Much More!

Dear INGDA Families,

Welcome to Indiana Gateway Digital Academy! We’re so glad to have you with us. Here’s what you need to know to get started strong:

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Required Orientation on your first day with us (this will be on a Thursday): All students and a guardian/Learning Coach must attend Orientation to be fully prepared. You will receive those details in an email from Mrs. Teresa Haller.

📅 Thursday (your first day) & Friday (the next day): Easy Start

• Check out Canvas: This is where you’ll find your classes, assignments, and messages.
• Save a Copy of the INGDA 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (click the link and scroll to the bottom to access a PDF version)
• Join your LIVE Math and ELA Classes: These are the must-attend ones!
• Other LIVE Classes? You can join them if you want, but it’s totally optional.
• Homework & Assignments: Contact your teachers if you see any assignments flagged as "missing" or "past due" before your start date. They will guide you on what is due and what is exempt.

🚀 The Following Monday: Let’s Go!

• Go to all your classes.

• Check your calendar/agenda and complete any assignments listed there.

👉 PRO TIPS:

• When you join a class for the first time, please send your teacher a quick message in the chat or over the mic to say it’s your first day. They’ll be happy to welcome you!
• Your Homeroom Teacher will always be the initial point of contact for issues and general questions. Contact your classroom teachers directly for content or course-related questions.
• Your School Counselor will be your contact for any schedule/Course changes or question, and counseling services or assistance connecting with/accessing resources.

• 🎉Key Info from Your Counselors! (this is where you are) and Welcome | Smore Newsletters

Follow these quick steps: K12 School (OLS) Update Your Time Zone Settings

1. Click on your Account in the upper left corner of Canvas.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Edit Settings on the right side.
4. Make sure your Time Zone is set correctly
5. Click Update Settings to save.

This helps make sure you're seeing the correct due dates and live session times.

Required Electives by Grade & Last Name: Click here to learn more about MS schedules.

All students should have: English, Math, Science, Social Studies + 2 Electives (1 Required, 1 Open Elective)

👉 Elective changes are not guaranteed, as they depend on class sizes and scheduling limits.

👉 If you are scheduled for a class that you have already completed at a previous school, please notify your grade-level counselor and provide proof of completion (report card, transcript, etc.).

👉 If you are within the elective change request window (see above) and would like to request a change to one of your electives, please email your grade-level school counselor.

Fall 2026

• Last Name A–L: Computer Literacy (Required)
• Last Name M–Z: PE (Required)

Spring 2027

• Last Name A-L: PE (Required)
• Last Name M-Z: Computer Literacy (Required)

Yearlong Elective:

• Elective: Art (All 6th grade students take)

REQUIRED Electives: (These cannot be changed)

• FALL 2026
• Last Name A-K: Computer Literacy
• Last Name L-Z: PE
• SPRING 2027
• Last Name A-K: PE
• Last Name L-Z: Computer Literacy

• Your 2nd elective will either be Spanish I or Art.
• Both are year-long courses. You will remain in whichever elective you are placed for the entire school year.

• Last Name A–H: Music Appreciation (Required)
• Last Name I–Z: Intro to Business (Required) NOTE: If you are just joining INGDA in the 2nd semester, you will take both Music and Intro to Business.
• If you have taken Spanish I and gotten a C or better, you are automatically enrolled in Spanish II.
• Free Elective Options: Fall Semester: Business Explorations, Healthcare Explorations. Spring Semester: Agriculture Career Explorations and Family and Consumer Science.
• (If you would like to change your 2nd elective, e-mail Mrs. Andres at meandres@ingda.net within 2 weeks of your start date. If your schedule allows for a move, we will do our best. Any requests after that date will not be honored.

• Spanish I and Spanish II are year-long courses.
• Spanish classes are offered to 7th and 8th grade students.
• Students may only register for Spanish during the first semester.
• Students enrolled in Spanish I or Spanish II in the fall will continue in the course for the spring semester.
• Completing a full year of Spanish I in 7th grade and Spanish II in 8th grade may allow students to earn high school credit.
• If a student is scheduled for Spanish beginning in the spring semester, they will be placed in their second required elective and elective change requests will not be available.

INGDA offers Honors classes in core subject areas, including:

• Math

• English Language Arts (ELA)

Students may request honors courses within the first two weeks of enrolling at NGDA or within the first two weeks of a new semester.

Families interested in Honors placement for their student should contact their grade-level school counselor.

To be considered for Honors classes, please provide a copy of your student’s most recent report card showing final grades from the previous semester. At minimum, documentation should indicate that the student:

• Was previously enrolled in Honors courses and/or

• Earned A and B grades in core subjects

School counselors will review submitted documentation and follow up regarding placement and next steps. If you have additional questions about Honors coursework, your grade-level counselor will be happy to assist you.

Middle School Requirements: Click HERE to learn about the FLEX Learning Path.

• New students cannot request to be in FLEX
• Students are NOT automatically enrolled in FLEX.
• Students must complete one full semester at INGDA before applying for the FLEX Learning Path.
• Students must have no more than 5 unexcused absences to apply and remain in the program.
• Students must have a C or higher in all of their courses to apply and remain in the program.
• If you would like for your student to be in the flex program and they meet all of the criteria above, please contact your student’s counselor to inquire about applying.
• Students with IEPs: You must contact your student's Teacher of Record for approval.

Like gaming? Check out Camp K12 Zone, to get an overview or refresher on how to use our online programs. We will discuss them in orientation, but clicking the following link will give you a fun head start:

Once your student is assigned courses, you can track your incoming shipments directly from your Learning Coach K12 School OLS account! Click HERE to learn more about tracking materials or to get answers to questions related to course materials.

• Go to login.k12.com and log in using your K12 School (OLS) credentials.
• On the Global Navigation menu on the left-hand side, select Resources. Then, click My Account.

• For PowerSchool access, you can log in at: https://indianak12.powerschool.com/
• Use your Canvas username and password to sign in.

Attendance Reminder: Students are expected to log in daily, attend live sessions/watch recordings, and complete assigned work each day school is in session. Simply logging in to Canvas will NOT count as a student being present for the day.

Have attendance questions? Check out the INGDA Attendance Information Newsletter!

While school counselors do not have the authority to make changes to attendance records, we want to ensure that absences are properly taken care of. For any attendance updates, please contact our attendance team directly at attendance@ingda.net. They can help update records and answer any questions you may have. Be sure to include your student’s full name and student number in your email, and please notify your teachers as well.

To access your Learning Coach PowerSchool account, go to:

👉 https://indianak12.powerschool.com/

Sign in using the same username and password you use for your Canvas Learning Coach account.

Once you’re logged in, PowerSchool lets you see your student’s:

• Attendance history

• Grades

• Important school information

PowerSchool is a helpful place to keep track of how your student is doing throughout the year.

Join a community of Learning Coaches just like you for: (Click the photo to see instructions.)

• Exclusive Tips and Resources to Make Learning at Home Easier and More Fun
• Real-Life Advice from Other Learning Coaches
• A Friendly Space to Share Your Wins and Ask Questions

We’ve launched live Zoom support rooms to help you get assistance more quickly and conveniently.

Support Room Details

• Monday–Friday | 7 AM to 5 PM (ET)
  
• You can drop in anytime during open hours — no appointment needed.
• Zoom link: https://k12.zoom.us/j/97739092933
• Before joining, please download the Zoom application to be moved to breakout rooms and to take full advantage of all Zoom features.

What to Expect

• Join our large Zoom support room!
• You’ll land in the main room, where our team will:
  • Welcome you and explain the available help topics
  • Direct you to the breakout room dedicated to your issue. Each room includes trained agents ready to assist—and if your issue is more complex, we’ll have additional team members standing by to call you directly for more personal help.

More Ways to Get Help
While you’re in the main room, you’ll also learn about other quick ways to get answers:

• Check out help.k12.com articles.
• Learn how to submit a case online.
• Try our live chat—faster than waiting on hold!
• We will also share helpful how-to videos and other resources.

We're here to make this easy. Join a Support Room anytime during our open hours—we’re here for you.

INGDA Office Information:

• Office Phone Number: 844-743-4437
• All departments have an extension. Follow the prompts to reach the appropriate contact.
• Office Email: office@ingda.net

👉 For IEP questions and inquiries, please contact: sped@ingda.net

👉 For 504 questions and inquiries, please contact: 504plan@ingda.net

💻 Need help or IT technical assistance?

• Contact the K12 Help Desk for support.
• 1-866-512-2273 or https://www.help.k12.com/s/submit-a-case

Family Support Zoom Room Updates: See previous section. These are LIVE Zoom support rooms to help you get assistance more quickly and conveniently.

Attendance:

• Contact attendance@ingda.net *Be sure to include the student's full name and student ID.
• If you are going to miss a day (not able to get online), or have an emergency, make sure you email attendance and let your homeroom teacher know what's going on.
• To make sure attendance is captured: Use your student account on your laptop.

Records Requests/Transcripts/Update Contact or Account Information, Etc.

Email records@ingda.net for:

• General Records: Requests/Received (For IEP/504 records see section above.)
• Transcript Requests/Parchment
• Address Updates
• Learning Coach Information/Updates
• Enrollment Verifications
• Social Security/Disability Forms

Clubs & ESPORTS

• Contact: Clubs & ESPORTS Coordinator, Danny Patton: dpatton@ingda.net
• Middle School Clubs Sign Up Form

Homeroom & General Classroom Teachers: See schedule in Canvas.

• Your Homeroom teacher will always be the initial point of contact for issues and general questions.
• Contact your classroom teachers directly for testing, content, or course-related issues or questions.

Questions About Testing: Contact your Homeroom Teacher or email testing@ingda.net.