Weekly K12 Zone Guide

Whether you’re new to K12 or returning, we’ve got the tools to help you start strong — and know exactly when school begins!

📌 A quick note: I’m always happy to answer questions about the K12 Zone, but I’m not able to assist with start-of-year items like account setup, login issues, or school schedules. For those topics, the fastest and best help will come from our official support team. Please visit help.k12.com — it’s the go-to hub for answers, guides, and direct contact options.

🗓 Wondering when school starts?
Check out this First Day of School List for start dates across all K12-powered schools.

💡 Need help with your student’s account, login, or K12 tools?

• 🔗 Submit a Case: Webform Link

• 📞 Call: 866-512-2273

• 📱 Text: Student ID to 800-255-2020 (Msg & data rates may apply)

🌟 Visit the K12 Welcome Site (Login Required) for:

• Login & setup support

• Learning Coach tips & FAQs

• Step-by-step guides for a smooth start

👉 Go to welcome.k12.com and log in with your Learning Coach credentials, or find it in your OLS under Resources/Quick Links.

We’re excited to introduce Jungle Orientation — a brand-new interactive space in the K12 Zone designed to help your student learn everything they need to know to get the most out of their Zone experience.

Available anytime from the Available Worlds page, this fun and engaging orientation will walk students through:

• How the Zone works and its key features

• Safe interactions and the rules of the Zone

• Tips for navigating and making the most of every visit

While exploring, your student can:

• Collect exclusive emotes 🕺

• Discover a secret dance floor, zoo, and gaming zone 🎮

• Watch how-to videos for every game in the Zone

• Unlock hidden surprises while they learn

💡 We strongly encourage both new and returning students to visit Jungle Orientation to learn the basics, explore new features, and start the year confident and ready to connect.

📍 You can help your student find it on their Available Worlds page in the K12 Zone:

1. Log in at login.k12.com using your student’s credentials.

2. Open the Canvas dashboard.

3. Click on Resources in the menu.

4. Select K12 Zone — Jungle Orientation will appear in the Available Worlds list.

The K12 Zone is your student’s safe, interactive virtual space to connect, create, learn, and play — all within a fully monitored environment led by trained K12 moderators. It’s where friendships grow, creativity sparks, and learning becomes an adventure.

Your student may have access to one or both types of Zones:

• 🏫 School Zones – Exclusive to students at their school (no parent consent required)

• 🌎 National K12 Zones – Open to students nationwide (parent consent required for ages 12 and under)

Some schools offer both options, while others may offer just one or neither. Check with your school to confirm availability.

National K12 Zone Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM ET (school-year schedule)

📌 Important for families:

• Students 12 or under need verified parent consent to access the National Zone.

• Most K12-powered schools are opted in, but a few are not:
  ❌ CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA
  ⚠️ High school access only: ALVA, CAVA

💡 See the section below for details on giving consent if your student is under 13 and your school participates in the National K12 Zones.

👉 Learn more about the K12 Zone, watch videos, and explore helpful links here: www.consent.k12.com

Want your student to explore the K12 Zone but not sure where to start? We’ve made it easy with a quick video walkthrough to show you exactly how to get there.

🧭 The K12 Zone is where students connect, play, and learn in a safe, monitored virtual environment — available during school hours and beyond!

👣 Here’s how your student can access the Zone:

🔗 Option 1: Use the Direct Link
Go to: zone.k12.com/t/auth/sso-worlds?autosso=true

📚 Option 2: Access through Canvas or OLS

1. Visit login.k12.com

2. Log in using your student’s credentials

3. Click on Resources

4. Select K12 Zone

🎮 From there, your student can choose which world to enter — based on what’s open at the time.

📹 Watch the video below for a step-by-step walkthrough!

Because students in the National K12 Zones can interact with K12-powered students from across the country, we require verified parental consent for all children 12 and under. This helps ensure a safe, monitored environment for every participant.

You only need to provide parent consent if:

• Your child is 12 or under

• Your school is opted into the K12 National Zone

❌ Not opted in: CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA
⚠️ High school access only: ALVA, CAVA

What’s New:
We’ve made it much simpler for parents to give consent!

• If you recently enrolled your student, you likely already completed consent during the enrollment process — no further action is needed.

• If your student was already enrolled and you haven’t yet provided consent, you can do it anytime online in just a few clicks.

How to give consent for existing families:

1. Go to www.consent.k12.com

2. Log in with your K12 enrollment credentials

3. Click My Account > Student Consent

4. Select your student and save changes

Once consent is approved, your child will have timely access to safe, monitored social learning environments in the National K12 Zone.

Have you or your student spent time in the K12 Zone this summer? We’d love to hear what you think!

Your feedback helps us grow — and may even be featured in future K12 Zone highlights.

📝 Click here to share your thoughts — it only takes a minute!

Thank you for being part of our amazing K12 community. 💛

You’re not alone on this journey! The Learning Coach Community (LCC) is your private space to connect with other LCs, share ideas, and access tips and resources — all in a safe, members-only environment. Log into your OLS or K12 App and tap Community to join.

🎓 New to K12?
Join our Navigating K12 webinar to learn the platform, explore helpful tools, set up a productive learning space, and get answers to your questions.
📅 Register here

Does your child love making videos, spending time on social media, or dream of a future in marketing or content creation? This could be the perfect opportunity!

The Student Advisory Council (SAC) is accepting applications for its next cohort. Students work directly with K12 marketing professionals to create real content, share ideas, and develop valuable career skills.

🎯 As a SAC member, your child will:

• Create social media content for K12 platforms

• Collaborate with professional marketing mentors

• Share ideas in exclusive focus groups

• Build a creative portfolio with blogs, videos, and design projects

Past SAC members have gone on to earn internships, scholarships, and more — all while building confidence and having fun.

👉 Apply here: Stride Student Advisor – Social Media Content Intern
📩 Questions? Email rgreenebaum@k12.com

Is your student passionate about gaming? This August, explore how esports can build real skills, confidence, and even career pathways — plus join a fun, after-school Roblox event open to all 6–8 students!

📅 August 14 @ 4:00 PM ET
What is Esports?
An insider’s look at the competitive gaming world — and how your student can get started.

Registration Link

📅 August 20 @ 4:30 PM ET
Esports: More Than a Game
Learn how esports supports social, academic, and leadership growth.

Registration Link

📅 August 21 @ 4:30 PM ET
Play Smart: Esports and Your Student
Discover how the K12 Esports League builds teamwork, discipline, and balance in a structured setting.

Registration Link

📅 August 26 @ 4:00 PM ET
Esports Collegiate & Career Opportunities
Explore scholarships, degrees, and career paths tied to esports and gaming.

Registration Link

📌 Open to parents and students 13+

Join us for an exciting after-school event in the 6–8 National Zone featuring popular Roblox games, teamwork, and friendly competition!

📍 Where: 6–8 National Zone
🕓 When: Tuesday, August 27 @ 4:00 PM ET
⏰ Login by 3:30 PM to get set up

⚠️ Important:
Please do not register if your student attends one of the following schools, as they are not opted into the National Zone:
❌ ALVA, CASC, CAVA, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA

Registration Link

🧒 Students under age 13 must also have a signed parent consent form on file to participate.

👇 Check out the flyer below for full event details:

Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your student curious and engaged? K12 Virtual Field Trips bring the world to your screen with live animal encounters, expert storytellers, and real-world adventures — all completely free!

These trips are designed to spark imagination and supplement learning for students of all ages, whether at home or in the classroom.

🎯 Upcoming Live Field Trips:

🦎 Reptiles Up Close (Live from Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary)
📅 August 14 @ 2:00 PM ET
Get an up-close look at snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this scaly, interactive adventure.

🦥 Hanging Out with Sloths (Live from Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica)
📅 August 19 @ 1:00 PM ET
Meet sloths, toucans, owls, and other rescued wildlife as we explore animal care and release efforts in the rainforest.

🐢 Welcome to CMA (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)
📅 August 20 @ 3:30 PM ET
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a working marine hospital — and meet sea turtles in recovery!

🏔️ EVEREST VR + Q&A with Explorer Alex Harz
📅 August 28 @ 2:00 PM ET
Watch a VR film that brings you to the top of the world, then join a live Q&A with the filmmaker and global explorer himself.

💡 Can’t make it live?
No problem! All sessions are recorded and available on demand at the K12 Enrichment Hub – Virtual Field Trips.

📬 Questions? Reach out to: competitions@k12.com

• The K12 Zone is monitored by K12 moderators trained on the Zone layout and code of conduct, as well as how to interact with students within the Zone and what action to take if a student breaks the code of conduct.
• Your student can access their school’s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their school’s OLS.
• The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AM–9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zone’s hours are different. For questions about your school’s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.