Parents of students in grades K-8 can expect to guide learning a minimum of 6 hours per day, in addition to planning, to maintain a typical school year’s pace for accomplishing lessons associated with assigned grade levels. High school students will be enrolled in 6 courses each semester and are expected to devote about 1 to 2 hours per day per course.  Students must work at least 6 hours per day on their coursework. Although high school students are expected to be more independent learners, parents must stay actively involved in their high school student’s academic program. Parents should refer to high school details for more information on expectations at the high school level. 

The Online School and its curriculum allow for students to be challenged according to their mastery of skills. Most K-5 Learning Coaches and students spend 65% of their day online and the rest of their time working offline in workbooks, printed lessons, or other related activities. Middle school & High School students may spend between 80% and 90% of their time online. Submission of student assignments is required throughout the year as assigned by teachers. This student work demonstrates consistent engagement and is part of the OHVA defined instructional activities to be used to confirm a student is “on track."  Attendance documentation of online and offline work may be requested by the school, so a parent record or log is recommended. OHVA students are required to participate in all state diagnostic, achievement, and standardized testing, as required by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

The administration of your child’s day-to-day education in the OHVA program is both exciting and challenging and requires your parental commitment to the discipline and organization necessary to help your child succeed academically. 

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