STEP 1: IS LCVA RIGHT FOR YOU?

Is online learning the right choice? LCVA offers a unique online program that provides students the flexibility to learn at a place and pace that suits their needs. To be successful, virtual students must be self-disciplined, self-motivated, responsible, and challenged by rigor.

A parent/guardian will serve as a hands-on learning coach. Parents and guardians must play an active role by monitoring their student(s) to ensure they are meeting weekly attendance and progress goals. Most students in grades 7-12 can independently navigate Edgenuity and submit work for their courses but may need assistance from their learning coach regarding content or directions. Students are encouraged to contact their LCVA teachers as needed.

7-12 Virtual

LC Virtual Academy has partnered with Edgenuity, a Web-based curriculum, to enhance your student's educational experience. Students in grades 7-12 will be assigned an LCVA teacher that will monitor student progress, be available for academic support, and communicate with students and parents.

LCVA  teachers and students follow the LC Schools academic calendar. Teachers are available during normal school hours from 8:00-3:00. During this time, teachers are available to answer questions or meet with students virtually upon request. All emails/questions will be answered within 24-business hours. Edgenuity provides a self-paced curriculum with set due dates to ensure students complete each quarter's coursework by the end of the grading period.

Virtual learning allows students to establish their own weekly schedule, days and times, schoolwork is completed. However, students must maintain adequate weekly progress and attendance in order to continue with LCVA. For the 2021-2022 school year, adequate weekly progress is defined as "On Target" in all courses on Sunday at 11:59 pm OR work 10 hours AND complete 35 activities each Monday-Sunday calendar week. Students who do not maintain adequate academic progress and attendance will be expelled from LCVA and sent back to their registered home school for face-to-face learning. This policy will change for the 2022-2023 school year, please check back later for updated information.

The LCVA program is popular with high school students who desire a flexible school schedule. This includes students who are employed, students with special medical needs, students who are experiencing social challenges at their current schools, and students who wish to accelerate their graduation. Enrollment is open prior to the beginning of each new academic semester and is a semester-long commitment.

STEP 2: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students will be evaluated by district staff to determine if the student has met all of the admission requirements and will make the final admission decision. Once a decision has been made, the parent/guardian will be notified.

Prospective students seeking enrollment in grades 7-12 must meet the following requirements to be enrolled:

• Must have been present in school 90% of the time for the previous school year and the first part of the current school year (if applying after the 1st day of school). If absent for more than 18 days, the student will not be eligible. Full-year attendance must be documented to prove attendance. Prospective students who have extenuating circumstances regarding the missed time may submit to the LCVA administrator for review.
• Academic success is demonstrated on their transcript, in their cohort year, and on track to graduate.
  • 9-12 Students: Cannot have any failing grades in the current academic school year (on report card) or have failed more than two courses previously. Must have appropriate grade level credits and be on track to graduate on time.
  • 7-8 Students: Cannot have failed any subjects previously or have failing grades for any grading period during the current academic year (on report card).
  • Homeschooled students must submit a transcript with credits meeting the above qualifications from a homeschool organization. All homeschool transcripts that have high school credits posted to them must be reviewed.
• Students are in good standing with attendance & discipline.
• Students must have participated in all State and District mandated tests in the previous academic year.
• Students that have been expelled or suspended from their previous school will need to be approved by an LCVA administrator.

STEP 3: SUBMIT APPLICATION

Once you have reviewed the eligibility requirements above and determined that your student(s) is eligible, please complete and submit the online application HERE. District staff will make the final admission decision. Once a decision has been made, the parent/guardian will be notified via email or mail.

STEP 4: REQUIRED PARENT ORIENTATION AND STUDENT WORKDAY

Orientation is designed to ensure students have the skills necessary for proper placement and the knowledge of what to expect from their new school environment. Parents/guardians are required to attend the orientation together with their students to gain an understanding of the school policies and other important information.

To maintain continuous enrollment at LC Virtual Academy, a student must :

• Must have high-speed internet, not provided LCSS
• Have an available learning coach to monitor & assist students.
• Both parent/guardian and student must attend Orientation.
• Students must maintain successful academic progress and passing averages.
  • Grades 7-12 must earn grades of 60 (D) or higher in each course.
• Earn sufficient credits to be promoted to the next grade level and graduate in 4 years or less.
• Maintain consistent weekly pacing in every class to meet all deadlines and attendance expectations
• Must attend & participate in LIVE instruction/meeting (student) when planned or requested.
• Communicate consistently and successfully with teachers.
  • Parents agree to meet with the teacher as needed.
• Participate in all state and local standardized testing. Testing will take place in person. Parents will be notified of testing dates and locations in advance.
• Students/Guardians should communicate consistently and successfully with teachers.
  
  • Via email 98% of the time
  • Guardians should check email once a week (minimum) AND respond.
  • Students (7-12) should check email every day and respond within 36 hours AND respond.
• Honor all rules and procedures established by LC Virtual Academy and Lauderdale County School System for student conduct, academic integrity, and netiquette.

Enrollment is not guaranteed. LCVA will evaluate every student’s enrollment status at the end of each grading period (9-week). Students who fail to meet the requirements listed above will be expelled from the LC Virtual Academy and sent back to their registered school. Out of district students are subject to expulsion from the district.