Back to School

Please enter your home address into the OKCPS School Locator Tool. If your address is not assigned to an OKCPS school, you are considered out-of-district. Out-of-district students will be assigned a neighborhood school once the transfer process is complete.  If you need to contact your home school you can find school contact info here. At FCOA, we believe that social interaction and engagement with peers is essential to mental health and well-being. Each student is assigned to a neighborhood school which provides various social opportunities for students. FCOA students can attend a wide variety of events from sporting events, to school dances, educational field trips, and more. They can also join clubs and other student run organizations. Extracurricular activities are offered to foster real connections between students and their peers.

Parent Portal is our tool for families to access instant, online, timely and secure student information about their student’s work in Oklahoma City Public Schools, and about issues that may affect them and their family. Parent Portal Login >

Current FCOA Families who do not have access yet, or are experiencing access issues please complete this HELP FORM for assistance. 

Family engagement has a direct correlation to student success. Students with engaged parents/guardians are more likely to have higher self-esteem, lower absenteeism and earn high grades or test scores. Campus Parent is a platform that helps OKCPS parents/guardians stay engaged with their child's education by providing access to student's grades, attendance, schedule and more!

The exciting part! When you enroll in FCOA, the materials and device (laptop or tablet) your student needs to begin will be the same device from the previous year. If your students do not have a device or are new to the district, please contact us.

Attending FCOA will offer students a great amount of flexibility because they can do their work from virtually anywhere. However, they will be most productive if you spend some time planning/preparing a dedicated schedule and learning environment for them before they get started.

Daily Schedule

Develop your student’s daily schedule. Depending on their grade level, expect your student to spend between 4 and 7 hours a day in school, five days per week.

Create Separation

To create an atmosphere that will motivate students to do their best work, one of the first steps you should take is to separate their personal space from their learning space. 

Think of your home in terms of zones: you probably already have a zone for dining, one for sleeping, and one for entertainment.  Now you need one for school work. It’s best not to overlap with a zone typically used for another purpose, as this can introduce distractions. No matter the size of your space, try to set up an area with a desk, good lighting, and a comfortable chair so that the student knows it’s time to work when they are in that area.

Identify and Mitigate Distractions

Creating a successful learning space goes beyond just setting it up — it requires identifying potential distractions and making a plan to minimize them.

Keep the Student’s Focus “Bell to Bell” — No Cell
To support focus during all instructional time, our “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy asks students to keep cell phones and personal devices away and silent throughout lessons and study periods. This helps eliminate one of the biggest distractions and encourages full engagement with learning.

Tips for Minimizing Distractions:

• Visual distractions: Avoid placing the learning space near televisions (even if turned off), windows with lots of activity outside, or other visually busy areas.

• Cell phones: Family phones should be silenced and kept away from the student’s workspace. If the student has a personal phone, it should be placed in a separate location during work time.

• Computer distractions: Close all non-coursework tabs, including social media, games, and unrelated websites before starting lessons. This helps keep the learning environment focused and maintains clear boundaries between study and personal browsing.

• Other people: Studying around friends or family can be difficult. Choose a quiet space with minimal foot traffic. If a dedicated room isn’t available, communicate with household members about the student’s schedule and set clear boundaries during study time.
  
  

By proactively managing these distractions and following the Bell to Bell, No Cell rule, students can create an environment that supports concentration, encourages active participation, and leads to greater academic success.

Utilize Organizational Tools

An essential part of creating an effective learning space is using organizational tools that help students work efficiently and maintain a clear, focused environment. Whether you prefer physical tools—like a filing cabinet with color-coded folders—or digital systems such as online file storage and folders, taking time to organize materials will save time and reduce frustration.

Begin by reviewing the types of documents, assignments, and resources your student uses regularly, then choose an organization method that keeps everything easily accessible and orderly. A tidy, well-planned workspace reduces distractions and helps the student stay on track.

One of the greatest benefits of online learning is flexibility, but to take full advantage, it’s important to thoughtfully design a workspace that promotes productivity and focus. Spend some time reflecting on what environment and organizational strategies work best for your student—whether that means setting up a dedicated desk, using digital planners, or establishing daily routines.

The effort you invest in organizing and planning now will pay dividends throughout the school year by creating a learning space that supports success every day.