Weekly K12 Zone Guide

Welcome back! We want your start-of-year to be smooth. One quick note:

👉 If you reply to this Smore or email me directly, I can only help with K12 Zone questions.

For everything else — like account setup, login issues, schedules, or materials — the fastest way to get support is through the Back-to-School Support Rooms:

✨ Open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET
🔗 Visit: K12.com/studenthelp

In the Support Rooms you can:

• Set up your student or Learning Coach account

• Track materials and computer shipments

• Get help navigating OLS/Canvas

💡 You’ll be greeted in the main room and directed to a breakout for your issue. Agents can even follow up with a direct call if needed.

More quick-help is also available anytime at help.k12.com.

Ahoy, Learning Coaches! A brand-new world is about to appear on your student’s Available Worlds page this Thursday. Inside, they’ll discover clues that lead to a hidden ship and a special surprise.

But here’s where you come in:
👉 To help your student enter the giveaway, you’ll need to log in to the Learning Coach Community (LCC) and use the brand-new Map Feature. From there, you’ll guide them to share the name of one friend nearby.

🎁 The Prize: 3 $100 restaurant gift cards will be given away

📌 How it works:

• Your student explores the new adventure in the K12 Zone (starting Thursday).

• You head to the LCC Map on Thursday to help them enter the giveaway.

• Together, you’ll be in the running for the prize — and maybe find some treasure along the way.

More hints and a sneak peek will be shared in the LCC soon… keep your spyglass ready! 🗺️

Did you know the K12 Zone can automatically connect your student with new friends who share their interests? All they need to do is update their profile:

✅ Switch their profile to “Open to Friends”
✅ Select at least 10 interests

Once they do this, the Zone works behind the scenes to match them with other students who like the same things. It’s the fastest, easiest way for your student to build friendships — no awkward introductions needed!

📹 Watch how to update a profile: How to Update Your Profile
📹 Watch how to find friends: How to Find Friends in the Zone

💡 Encourage your student to do this today — it only takes a minute, and it can completely change their Zone experience.

The wait is over! The National Zone Game Jam kicks off this afternoon in the 6–8 National Zone — featuring popular Roblox games, teamwork, and friendly competition.

📍 Where: 6–8 National Zone
🕓 When: Today, Tuesday, August 27 @ 4:00 PM ET
⏰ Tip: Have your student log in by 3:30 PM ET to get set up and ready.

⚠️ Registration is required: Click here to register before joining the event.

🚫 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

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

We’ve created a Student Smore filled with short, easy-to-follow videos that show students how to explore and enjoy the K12 Zone. From customizing their desk or locker, to playing games like Connect 4 or Sushi Smash, to using the Social Hub to make friends — it’s all covered!

👉 Share this Smore with your student so they feel confident and ready when they log into the Zone.

1. The Jungle Orientation Zone is live — a fun, always-open space where students can safely learn the ropes of the K12 Zone.

   Inside, they’ll:

   • 🌟 Practice moving, chatting, and using tools

   • 🎮 Try games, quizzes, and teleport portals

   • 🕺 Unlock emotes and discover hidden surprises

   It’s the perfect way to help new and returning students feel confident before jumping into class activities.

   📍 Find Jungle Orientation on your student’s Available Worlds page in the K12 Zone (login.k12.com → Canvas → Resources → K12 Zone).

   
   

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!

For students 12 and under, parent consent is required to access the National K12 Zone (where students connect with peers nationwide in a safe, monitored space).

👉 The good news: it’s easier than ever! If you gave consent during enrollment, you’re all set. If not, you can complete it online in just a few clicks:

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

⚠️ Please note: Some schools are not opted in to the National Zone (CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA). ALVA and CAVA have high school only access.

📹 Watch the quick walkthrough video below to see exactly how it works!

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. 💛

Starting Thursday, a brand-new feature in the Learning Coach Community (LCC) will help you connect with other families nearby.

With Friends Near Me, you can:

• See which families are close by (city-level only, your exact location stays private).

• Filter by distance, school, and student grade preferences.

• Start building real-world connections with families in your area.

📌 How to Access:
Log in to your LCC from OLS or the K12 app, then look for the Community link on the left side of your screen.

Check out the flyer below for more details — and get ready to try it out tomorrow!

K12 Virtual Field Trips bring the world right to your screen with live, interactive adventures — all completely free! From climbing Mount Everest, to meeting dolphins, to exploring a farm with hundreds of rescued animals, each session is designed to spark curiosity and make learning exciting.

🎯 Upcoming Trips:

• Everest VR with Explorer Alex Harz – August 28 @ 2:00 PM ET

• Shark Spotting: Live from Mystic Aquarium – September 10 @ 2:30 PM ET

• Delightful Dolphins at Clearwater Marine Aquarium – September 17 @ 3:30 PM ET

• Meet the Animals of Funny Farm – September 23 @ 1:00 PM ET

• Sea Turtle SOS: Rescue, Rehab & Release – October 1 @ 2:00 PM ET

💡 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.