For New OHVA K-2 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.

• Students in grades K–5 can access their K5 Dashboard, a simplified, age-appropriate homepage featuring Strider the Fox from the K5 Dashboard right in their K12 Launch Pad.

Once again, 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

On the First Day: Log into the school system between 8 and 8:30 to see your student's Class Connect (Events) 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 CLASSROOM TEACHER is your champion for academic questions and your ADVISOR can support you with nonacademic questions and support as you begin OHVA. You can also visit HELP.K12.COM to search for HOW-TO info!

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.

Orientations are usually focused on school policies, taking attendance and give you an overview of the school basics. They are hosted by advisors.

Welcome Sessions are hosted by teachers to give you the specifics for each class or course.

• When do we get our schedules? Can I see my schedule early? Keep an eye on the Online School and emails from your teacher. 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 by mid-August.
• What is a ClassConnect? See below!
• 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!

You're going to get a lot of emails from us! Some of these are very essential for your student and for your role as a Learning Coach. Here are some tips that veteran Learning Coaches suggest to keep yourself organized and not overwhelmed by email.

1) Create folders for your emails. It's up to you, but you may want to have folders for:

• Each student
• Each subject/course/teacher
• School Announcements, Newsletters and Policies

2) Create a "just for school" email account. Remember, you've got to update this in the school system in your account if you do this.

Students can have the usual supplies like crayons, markers, pencils, ruler, folders, and scissors, and various household items. In additiion we recommend some printer paper. The amount of printing can vary by grade and personal preference.

Your student's teacher will administer the Star Assessment 3 times in the school year. They will provide additional information. This assessment will give your child's teacher essential information to support your student academically all year long. For more details, read the Star Family Letter from your principal Dr. Debbie Wotring.

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.

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