The Eagle Eye November 2026
Important Information from HVAM Leadership
Soaring Information for All Families
Learning Coaches Can
•Reach out with questions about progress or support
•Check grades in K12 Online School
•Work with students on learning goals
Students Can
•Weekly assignment check-ins
•Use a daily planner•Set aside regular study time
•Check K12 Online School for daily assignments
•Ensure that all assignments are complete
ELEMENTARY NEWS & RESOURCES FOR LEARNING!
Elementary Principals:
K-2 Elementary Principal – Tim Jalkanen
855-337-8243 ext.7800
3-5 Elementary Principal – Beth Simon
855-337-8243 ext.7861
Middle School Reminders
ALL middle school students have a homeroom that meets four days a week at 11:15. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity for students to get help with assignments, ask questions, and hang out with their peers. Attendance is taken at these sessions, and students should attend when they are marked required.
Computers are school property and are intended for school use only. Many websites are blocked so that students are using their computers in accordance with the student handbook.
New this year – Math and ELA courses include programs to help target individual student’s needs. Students should spend at least 15 minutes a day in the program for math and 15 minutes a day in the ELA program. This is part of the grades in both courses.
Middle School Schedule Notes
- Sessions start at the same time each school day.
- The order of classes for each student will vary.
- Camera use is encouraged for all students.
- Students are able to enter a session up to 15 minutes before it starts for social interaction with their peers and teacher if they would like. They should be in session by the starting time.
- Special Education services will be provided in accordance with IEPs.
- Students will have regular live sessions for Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, and an elective.
- Eagle Hour – students will have time throughout the week to receive targeted instruction.
- Students are expected to attend all sessions each day.
- Students have required homeroom sessions throughout the week.
Middle School Principals:
Middle School Principal- Stacy Little
slittle@highpointva.org
MS Assistant Principal – Rachel Clore
rclore@highpointva.orgHigh School Information
Looking Ahead...
- Semester 1 ends Friday January 15th – grades will be finalized then
- Final Exam Week – January 4th – 8th
- Required face to face State Testing for 9th, 10th, 11th and some 12th graders will be held in April.
- Prom will be held for all high school students on May 27th in Lansing
- Graduation will be May 28th in Lansing
- Semester 2 ends Friday June 11th – grades will be finalized then
- Final Exam Week – June 7th – 11th
High School Schedule Notes
- High School follows a block schedule with live 60 min whole group sessions and 30 min small group sessions to support students' needs
- Students should expect to spend about ½ of their day in required live classes with teachers providing direct instruction and support and ½ of their day working in their online courses.
- Special education services will be provided in accordance to their IEPs.
- In addition to their course classes – students also have a weekly Homeroom, access to teachers’ office hours and counselor support
- Students are expected to attend all required live classes each day.
- Students are expected to work in IXL for Math and ELA for 20 minutes each week per subject.
- Students need to earn 22 credits to receive a standard Michigan High School diploma. Students must reach a passing grade of 60% in order to be awarded credit for the course.
- High School grade levels are determined by earned credits
- 9th grade: 0 – 4.99 credits
- 10th grade: 5 – 9.99 credits
- 11th grade: 10 – 14.99 credits
- 12th grade: 15+ credits
High School Principals:
High School Principal- Laura Wiechertjes:
HS Assistant Principal - Jocelyn Mayer
High School Principals:
High School Principal – Laura Wiechertjes
lwiechertjes@k12.com
855-337-8243 ext.7828
High School Assistant Principal – Jocelyn Mayer
jcutean@k12.com
855-337-8243 ext.7009
Getting Help
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