Peak Virtual Academy

Rigorous, Relevant, Personalized

Why Come to PVA? iLearning and blended programHigh quality staffFace-to-Face and online supportCollege prep curriculum, concurrent enrollment opportunitiesFlexible. convenient, accessible

Who should come to PVA?

Students who want a different and unique learning environment.Students who want to be college or work force ready when they graduate.Families who want to school their children at home, but want the support, rigor and accountability of a public school.Students who want to learn time management and organizational skills.

Profile of a Successful Student:

Enjoys working independently and problem solvingDesires successCommunicates via all electronic meansAdvocates for him/herself and asks for helpMeets deadlines and adheres to timeframes and follow instructions

Profile of a struggling online student:

Thinks this will be easier than regular schoolWants to hide from your teachersDoes not have easy, reliable access to a computer/internetNot self-motivatedLacks organizationNot an independent learner

Our Building ScheduleOur schedule is a combination of online and face to face engagement with teachers and other support staff. In building time each week for mini lessons and labs.Student tutors in building daily.

Our Yearly ScheduleK-5 grades - Achievement and progress goals monitored quarterly.6-8 grades - FuelEd curriculum on a semester schedule.9-12 grades - FuelEd curriculum on a quarterly schedule.Follows MCSD calendar.

What a School Day Looks Like

K-5 – The curriculum provides a daily schedule to be followed.6-8 – Teachers and parents provide scheduled time frames in which to complete daily assignments.9-12 – Teachers and parents provide scheduled time frames in which to complete daily assignments.K-12 - Expect to spend 5 hours each day in school.

Parental InvolvementAt all grade levels and academic levels, parents are expected to actively participate and monitor their child’s progress and grades.K-5 – Serve as primary instructor for students.6-12 – Serve as primary monitor for student’s progress and grades.

Assessment/ICAPAll District and State Assessments are mandatory. A schedule will be provided and updates will occur as needed.Follow mandatory ICAP deadlines and instructions.

Next Steps or QuestionsSchedule an appointment

K-5 - Mrs. Jennings, amanda.jennings@mcsd.org6-12 - Mrs. Greiner, stacia.greiner@mcsd.org

For SPED, schedule an appointmentMrs. Cimaglio, michelle.cimaglio@mcsd.orgQuestions: PVA main number is (970) 252-7928