All users of Ohio Virtual Academy platforms are expected to follow proper classroom behavior:
✅ Be Polite
Avoid abusive messages or behavior.
🗣 Use Appropriate Language
No swearing, vulgarities, or inappropriate terms.
🔠 Mind Your Capitalization
Use CAPS for emphasis only. You can also use *asterisks* for stronger points.
💬 Be Careful with Humor
Humor and satire may be misinterpreted—choose words thoughtfully.
👥 Respect Your Peers
Don’t criticize classmates; speak with your teacher if there's an issue.
🎥 On-Camera Etiquette
Use appropriate language, wear proper attire, and choose a suitable background.
Student Code of Conduct Summary
Students must follow the Student Code of Conduct (Click HERE to access the student code of conduct) during all school activities—this includes class sessions, completing work, and using the platform, email, and camera.
●First Offense
Warning, Suspend use of tools, Live class privileges maybe removed for the session. Learning Coach/Legal Guardian are notified. If student is on an IEP/504 check Behavior Goals to verify if there is a correlation between the disability and the behavior. Incident is documented in notes by the teacher
●Second Offense
Suspend use of tools, Remove student from Live session, Learning Coach/Legal Guardian contacted; a conference may be required. Incident is documented in notes.
●Third Offense
Behavior is reviewed by the teacher and administrator. Behavior Discipline Intake form may be completed by administrator. Staff completes an incident form. A Discipline hearing may be scheduled. Students may be suspended or expelled. All prior offenses are reviewed. The incident is documented in notes by teacher.