Lake Cumberland Virtual Academy

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Entrance Criteria & Continuation Criteria

We've established criteria to be accepted into Lake Cumberland Virtual Academy, and also to continue in the program if accepted.

Entrance Criteria for Virtual Academy

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average) and no Fs in core subjects from previous enrollment.
If academic history is not available or compatible, complete diagnostic entrance exams. It is preferred that students achieve on-grade-level entrance scores in math AND reading.
- High School: IXL Diagnostic (See Table 1)
- Middle School: i-Ready Diagnostic (See Table 2)
History of academic success
- If previously enrolled in Pulaski County Schools, a committee may analyze grades, notes from teachers and principals in Infinite Campus, and consult students’ previous teachers.
- If not previously enrolled in a Pulaski County school, the student will provide evidence of success in a prior school setting, such as homeschool, private school, or other public school.
A committee will review application materials, and any other relevant considerations, to determine each student's eligibility. If accepted:
- Students and parents must attend an orientation meeting in-person with the Virtual Academy Dean of Students.
- Students must submit all required documents:
  - Sign the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook.
  - Sign the Electronic User Agreement (Acceptable Use Policy).
  - Sign the Technology Equipment Checkout Agreement if school equipment is issued to the student.
  - Sign the Virtual Academy Contract

Continuation Criteria for Virtual Academy

Students' progress will be monitored weekly by teachers.

Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA (C average) or higher, with no Fs, each semester.
Complete and submit all coursework on time. Stay “on target” to finish classes by the end of each term.
Participate in all Diagnostic assessments, in-person. (See What is IXL? What is i-Ready?)
- High School: IXL Diagnostic in the fall and spring. Maintain qualifying scores in math AND reading.
- Middle School: i-Ready Diagnostic in the fall, winter, and spring. Maintain on-grade-level scores in math and reading on at least two of the three test events.
Participate in state and local assessments, in-person.
Adhere to
- Code of Conduct in the School Handbook
- Electronic User Agreement (Acceptable Use Policy)
- Technology Equipment Checkout Agreement if a Chromebook or other equipment is issued to the student
- Virtual Academy Contract
Communicate with teachers and administrators, respond to their calls and messages, and seek help as needed.
Attend quarterly check-up meetings at school with the Virtual Academy Dean of Students.
Attend meetings at school if requested by a teacher or administrator.
Prioritize academic performance, above employer and extracurricular expectations.
Acknowledge that the school district has remote access to your schoolwork and school-issued Chromebook.
Protect and take proper care of your school-issued Chromebook and other school-supplied resources.
Participate in random drug testing.
Remain off-campus during normal school hours unless attending an in-person course or invited by school faculty.

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