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Peak Virtual Academy Rigorous, Relevant, Personalized
Peak Virtual Academy
Rigorous, Relevant, Personalized
Why Come to PVA?
iLearning and blended program
High quality staff
Face-to-Face and online support
College prep curriculum, concurrent enrollment opportunities
Flexible. 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 solving
Desires success
Communicates via all electronic means
Advocates for him/herself and asks for help
Meets deadlines and adheres to timeframes and follow instructions
Profile of a struggling online student:
Thinks this will be easier than regular school
Wants to hide from your teachers
Does not have easy, reliable access to a computer/internet
Not self-motivated
Lacks organization
Not an independent learner
Our Building Schedule
Our 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 Schedule
K-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 Involvement
At 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/ICAP
All 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, [email protected]
6-12 - Mrs. Greiner, [email protected]
For SPED, schedule an appointment
Mrs. Cimaglio, [email protected]
Questions: PVA main number is (970) 252-7928
