New and Existing Families can find support for starting up, technical support, school calendars, current outings and events for UTVA at K12’s Strong Start website: http://utva.k12start.com/.
Strong Start website: http://utva.k12start.com/.
We want every student to be successful. We found that by completing the following checklist students have a greater chance of success at our school. We recommend that both new and returning students and learning coaches complete this checklist.
– Designate a specific area that will provide a consistent, comfortable place for your student to learn. Think about the details such as workspace, lighting, and organization. Anticipate developing a daily schedule and student/Learning Coach expectations.
– The UTVA Handbook is an important tool for you. Study the school handbook to review policies, procedures, and expectations. Talk with your child about the attendance requirements and goals for learning.
– Your Introduction to Online Learning Course will be found right in your Online School. You’ll begin a two week journey of helpful online sessions, how-to instructions, getting started tasks, and helpful contacts that will help you get oriented to Utah Virtual Academy.
– Log in to the OLS using your username and password. Although courses will not be listed until the official start of school, you can explore other helpful resources such as the Help section which includes course introductions, My Info, and even join the Online Family Directory. Practice navigating through the different sections. Don’t miss the OLS Overview, which provides a helpful tutorial of the features and tools in the Online School.
– It’s never a waste of time for the farmer to sharpen his tools before he begins to work in the field. You can become a great Learning Coach by “sharpening your skills” as you learn about K12 and UTVA. Access online K12 tutorials at http://utva.k12start.com/. These short tutorials will walk you through many daily activities you’ll be doing, including logging attendance, marking lessons complete, using My Info and more.
– Follow the instructions to set up the computer hardware and printer. If you do not yet have Internet access in your home, establish an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
– Communication is vital to your success this year. Make sure to check your Email, the online message center at myinfo.k12.com. Keep informed about the school and receive important information from your UTVA homeroom teacher.
– For course information and to track shipment of materials, look in the Shipments section of My Info regularly. Once materials are delivered, unpack your K12 boxes and take an inventory. Familiarize yourself with the contents. Keep in mind that the supplies may not all arrive at the same time – you may have a few visits from the delivery truck over several days. If any item is damaged or missing after all shipments have been received, contact K12 at http://webform.k12.com/webform/ or call Customer Care at 1-888-Your-K12.