Materials and Technology
All instructional materials, including computer equipment and related hardware, are the property of Ohio Virtual Academy. Before the enrollment acceptance of a student in OHVA, the parent must return a signed Enrollment Verification” form to the school which includes the agreement for the Use of Instructional Property. Families should handle OHVA property with care and ensure an accurate inventory of these materials is maintained in the home. A maximum of 2 hardware replacements due to family/student damage will be permitted in a given school year. Additional replacement requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be issued at the expense of the family. At the end of the school year, or upon withdrawal of a student from OHVA, instructions will be provided for returning materials.
Families are responsible for maintaining the school-issued hardware for daily schooling needs. In the event of computer/tech or broken equipment issues, the parent should contact K12 Tech Support at 866-K12-CARE immediately. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the student continues to have daily access to the school learning platform.
Computer Availability
Each student enrolled in OHVA is entitled to a computer; however, families may elect to waive any or all of their OHVA provided computers. Each student is encouraged to have their own computer in order to participate fully in the school program.
Parents are responsible for returning each computer in good working order as soon as their student is no longer enrolled in OHVA. K12 provides shipping instructions and labels for the computer return. If a family refuses an OHVA computer, students are still expected to complete all assignments and requirements for each class.
Factors to consider with multiple computers in the house:
● If you have a dial-up modem Internet connection, an extra phone line is needed for each additional computer in order to access the OLS/OMHS. OHVA does not cover the cost for the setup of phone lines or internet cable services.
● If you have a cable or DSL Internet connection, a router or other network device is needed to enable an Internet connection to all of the computers. OHVA does not cover the cost of the networking hardware, WiFi adaptors, nor the cost of setting up the network. If desired, the cost is at the family’s expense.
● Maintenance is required for each computer, including software upgrades and regular computer virus checks. K12 Tech Support is available at 866-K12-CARE if needed.
Eyewear Safety
Per the Ohio Revised Code 3313.643, when participating in Science labs, students shall always wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses.) Safety glasses shall be in place before any science activities are started when liquid or other potentially harmful substances or objects may come in contact with the eyes. Safety glasses shall remain in place until the activity is completed and the cleanup from the activity has been concluded.
Fees
Attendance at OHVA is tuition free and no specific fees are charged for programs or services provided to families. However, as with many school programs, certain expenses do fall within the responsibility of enrolled families, such as printer cartridges/ink and paper, art supplies, and the cost of admission and transportation to and from OHVA-sponsored events. Internet cost is the responsibility of the OHVA family. However, please refer to OHVA’s ISP policy that provides a supplement to internet cost.
OHVA Assumption Provision
OHVA assumes no responsibility for information obtained via the Internet, which may be illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or offensive. OHVA assumes no responsibility for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations arising from the use of instructional computing resources. OHVA also denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through user access. Any statement, accessible on the computer network or the Internet, is understood to be the author’s individual point of view and not that of OHVA, its affiliates, or its employees. OHVA assumes no responsibility for damages to the user’s computer system.
Nothing in this policy negates any obligation the student and parent have to use the instructional computing resources as required in the Use of Instructional Property Agreement ("Agreement") the parent or guardian signed as part of the student's enrollment packet. In the event that this Code conflicts with the Agreement, the terms of the Agreement shall prevail.