FAQs
Q: How will admission for Lafayette Online Academy be handled for the upcoming (2021-2022) school year?
A: Students are now required to apply for Lafayette Online Academy. Admission will be granted based on a thorough review of the student’s academic standing, school attendance and participation/performance in state/national assessments. Any extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and an appeals process will be in place to review student applications.
Q: How do students apply to LOA?
A: The application is available online now and is located on the LPSS website under Magnet Academies or can be found with this direct link: https://apply.lafayettechoice.com/login. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Q: Is LOA now a Magnet Academy?
A: No. LOA is using the online admission system developed for the Magnet Academy Program.
Q: Do students who were enrolled in LOA for the 2020-2021 school year need to reapply for the upcoming school year?
A: Yes, all students interested in LOA must submit an application online as required.
Q: What happens to applications submitted after the deadline?
A: All applications received after the initial window has closed or those not meeting academic standards, will be placed on a waiting list.
Q: Will students who apply for admission to LOA retain their previously held waiting list spot in a magnet academy (in-person schooling)?
A: No, any student who applies and is admitted to LOA forfeits his or her seat in any magnet academy. Waivers granted to current LOA students for the 2020-2021 school year reserving their seat in a Magnet Academy will expire at the of this school year. Waivers to hold seats in the Magnet Academies will not be granted in the 2021-2022 school year.
Q: What curricula will be offered through LOA?
A: For grades K-5, students will receive high quality instruction that is fully aligned to state standards. The curricula that LOA teachers use for instruction is the same used in traditional classroom settings throughout Lafayette Parish.
Q: What other academic offerings/student services will be available through LOA?
A: LOA will not offer AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, Early College Academy or any other special programming through our online program. Students with disabilities will need their IEP reviewed to determine if online learning is an appropriate choice for the services needed.
Q: If students enroll in LOA, will they be allowed to transfer back to in-person schooling once the school year has begun?
A: No, students who commit to attending LOA are expected to remain in the program through the end of the school year.
Q: Will LOA students receive daily meal service?
A: No. Meals are the responsibility of students choosing to attend LOA.
Q: Are LOA students considered full-time students?
A: Yes. Compulsory attendance policies apply to LOA students. High school must be enrolled full time, taking four full credit classes if enrolled in LOA.
Q: How much parental involvement is needed for my child to be successful at LOA?
A: Parental involvement in education is necessary and especially so in an online environment. While LOA is open to students of all ages K-12, younger children (K-5) tend to require strong and consistent adult involvement in their home learning. K-2 students especially require substantial parent/guardian engagement to be successful. Routines are highly encouraged.
It is highly recommended that Kindergarten – 6th grade students have an adult physically present to guide them through daily course activities.
Q: Are there any costs associated with LOA?
A: LOA is tuition-free. If borrowing an LPSS Chromebook, an insurance fee of $15 is required for the 21-22 school year.
Q: Who can parents/guardians contact with additional questions about Lafayette Online Academy?
A: LOA’s Virtual Learning Administrator, Venus Soileau, can be reached at vdsoileau@lpssonline.com or 337-521-7047.