For New OHVA MS Learning Coaches

We are so excited to welcome you and your family for an amazing school year!

Being a Learning Coach is meaningful, with fun-filled and sometimes challening days, too. So we want to do our part to make things flow as smoothly as possible for you! We appreciate the hard work that takes place in your home.

• First, take a little time to look over the Welcome Site. This is the spot! Prior to the first day of school, your K12 School (OLS) login will direct you there automatically.

• When your student logs in to login.k12.com on the first day, they will see the K12 Launch Pad. This is their hub to see classes, assignments, emails, and more. They’ll also find a Welcome Site widget right in their K12 Launch Pad, so they can easily get back to those extra resources anytime throughout the year.

We're so glad you’ve chosen to let us serve your student’s academic needs. We’re excited to get to know your family as you join our school community.

Let’s have a great year together! ~ Your OHVA School Team

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Attend ONE orientation session online your first day of school, or first week of school, depending on your schedule. These will show in your student's schedule, and are typically offered multiple times your first week. Check with your student's advisor for questions about orientation.

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 info!

• Check email and classroom announcements
• Attend live class connect sessions
• Complete all assignments that are due/closing
• Connect with teachers with any questions or clarifications needed

The Ohio Readiness Assessment wiill happen twice per school year online with remote proctoring. The students will test the 2nd week of school on 8/25 and 8/26 and our mid year testing will be before winter break, on 12/8 and 12/9.

• Should I purchase school supplies? Typical supplies like printing paper, pencils, markers, colored pencils, folders, highlighters and notebooks are encouraged to help your student be organized and prepared. Printing varies by personal preference and grade level, but we do recommend printing on draft or economy setting.

• When do we get our schedules? Can I see my schedule early? Keep an eye on the Online School and emails from your advisor. Many grades have Class Connect schedules posted on the school website.
• When will I hear from a teacher or counselor? Staff will be in touch as school begins.
• What is Live Class? Also known as Class Connect, these sessions involve necessary instruction for your student.
• Are there really three or four orientations? I keep seeing them getting added to my schedule. To allow for flexibility and busy schedules we offer several options to attend an orientation.
• I am feeling so overwhelmed already. There is so much to figure out. We've got you! Hang in there. You're starting something brand new, and it takes time. Reach out to your advisor, join parent groups...lots of ways to get the help you need!

Because materials are shipped out by course, each student must first be assigned courses for materials to be shipped out.

Once your student is assigned courses, you can track your incoming shipments right from your Learning Coach K12 School OLS account!

Click here to learn how to track your materials shipment

Watch for instructions for your student to take MAP (NWEA) assessments online. It's super important that your student take these assessments independently so that teachers can glean the academic info on your student's academic needs to get started, and be able to see growth and progress as the year continues.

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.

Samantha Lathan, slathan@k12.com

Middle School Principal

Mindy Cvitkovich, mcvitkovich@ohva.org

Assistant Middle School Principal

Carmen Sawyer, csawyer@k12.com

Assistant Middle School Principal

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq. prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment as defined herein, in any program, service or activity, including but not limited to, educational programs, extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, including admission to these programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits sex discrimination in employment, including by any third-party employer engaged by Ohio Virtual Academy to employ its workforce as well as any third-party employing individuals providing management services related to OHVA employees. Retaliation against any person who reports or opposes improper discrimination or retaliation is likewise prohibited under Title IX. Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) shall fully comply with Title IX and its accompanying regulations. Further, K12 Virtual Schools LLC is expected to fully comply with Title IX and its accompanying regulations.

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 on notice of nondiscrimination, visit the OCR Website for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area 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