FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
OVCA High School ~ December 4th, 2020
Hello families!
We have just a handful of days left of this semester. We have experienced some bumps, but overall I am proud of what our students and staff have accomplished. Our students have worked so hard this semester and made connections with their fellow students. Teachers have been sharing stories about students that have overcome significant challenges. Each student has a story to tell, and we are thankful that we've been able to be a part of that story and journey.
With that being said, we only have 5 school days left this semester to submit non-finals, which is pretty hard to believe. Please help your student complete any missing assignments and reach out to teachers for help. Let's all finish strong!
- The last day to submit non-finals work is Sunday December 13th at 11:59pm.
- The last day of the semester is Wednesday December 16th.
Upcoming Dates:
- 12/10 Finals Begin (see schedule below)
- 12/13 @ 11:59pm Lock Date (all non-finals work will close)
- 12/14 @11am First Semester Awards Assembly
Mrs. Allison Miller
OVCA High School Principal
Final Exam Schedule
Don't forget Required Star360 Assessments!
All students are required to complete interim tests throughout the year. All students in 9th-12th grades will take Star360 assessments for math and reading.
Please reach out to your math/English teacher or lead teacher Mrs. Bryant if you have any login troubles vabryant@okvirtual.org.
Log in website: https://global-zone08.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/7139830
OR https://tinyurl.com/star360ovca
• Username: Your Student ID (ex: 123456) (If you aren’t sure of your ID, click HERE to find out)
• Password: Your first name in lowercase and last 3 numbers of your Student ID (ex: phillip456)
• Everyone will take a Star Reading test and a Star Math test (do not take Early Literacy).
AV Club and Yearbook Class Coming to OVCA HS
Audio and Visual Club
Audition Submissions Accepted until December 11th
If you would like to join the audio visual club, please apply using the following guidelines:
Anchor Position – Please submit a video showcasing your “anchor” skills to sharris-ketchum@okvirtual.org. Clips should be 45 seconds to 1 minute long.
Video manager/Creator – Please submit a video of your own personal video creation with a brief description of the process used to create the video to sharris-ketchum@okvirtual.org
News writer/Journalist – Please submit at least 2 samples of your writing and include any experience with journalism you may have to sharris-ketchum@okvirtual.org.
The selected candidates will be announced in January.
Yearbook Class
Receive high school credit, hone your journalism and design skills, and create something special in OVCA High School's Yearbook Class led by Mrs. Brandy Brend. Spots are limited. Apply as soon as you can at the following link if interested:
https://forms.gle/ebQKzRFeEhakh2Dw7
All School Virtual Outing
College and Career Tech Calendar
FAFSA Applications for students to apply for aid - https://studentaid.gov/
December Scholarships : https://www.ucango2.org/scholarships/deadline.html#12
Okcollegestart Scholarships- https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/_default.aspx
Virtual College/Career Tech Sessions – week of December 7-11
Tuesday December 8- 12:00 PM- Redlands Community College
Website - https://www.redlandscc.edu/
Wednesday December 9-12:00 PM Francis Tuttle Career Technology Center
Link to career tech- https://www.francistuttle.edu/
Friday December 11- 10:00 AM- High Plains Technology Center
Link to career tech : https://hptc.edu/
Friday December 11- 11:00 AM- Langston University
Link to college - https://www.langston.edu/
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Hurry and Register Today! INSTA Expo-Virtual Edition
INSTA Expo will connect Educators, Students, and
Business Professionals to address the
4 Stages of ICAP
Awareness | Exploration | Preparation | Action
Students can register via this link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/insta-expo-virtual-edition-registration-126569319241
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Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students :
Students in 10th- 12th grade can look at concurrent enrollment in career techs, colleges and TEL for 2021. Check out the information below :
College – students in 11th and 12th grade can enroll in college courses at 2 and 4 year colleges across the state , students can apply for tuition waivers to cover the cost of courses. Classes can also count for high school credit. See link below for more information :
https://okcollegestart.org/College_Planning/Prepare_for_College/concurrent_enrollment.aspx
Career Tech – students in 11th and 12th grade can enroll in career techs across the state for training programs , students can also receive high school credit for courses taken and if the student lives in the district they can attend for free. If a student is in 10th grade they can apply now for Fall 2021 acceptance. Please see link below for more information:
https://www.okcareertech.org/students/student-aid/careertech-delivers-student-aid
TEL Courses – TEL classes are available for 11th and 12th grade students to take , they are college level courses, students take them via the TEL program and have a TEL instructor and support from both OVCA and TEL staff. OVCA pays for the tuition on the classes and students/LC pay for the tuition fee – currently the fee is 200.00 per school year and covers the costs of transcription fees. All courses will be transcribed with Mid America Christian University . Students can get college credit and high school credit for courses offered through TEL . If you would like more information on courses or information please contact Katie McAskill – OVCA College and Career Coordinator . 405-835-2133 Ext 3011 or kamcaskill@okvirtual.org
Staff Member of the Month Survey Link
Show Support, Give a Shout-Out, and Vote for Staff Member of the Month
https://forms.gle/xykTYU6GCJqGnKvG9
Congratulations Mrs. Kalya Zelnicek (teacher) & Mrs. Sonia Gaytan (CFA) for winning for November!
Connecting Our Learning Coaches
If interested in being able to speak to and share with fellow OVCA families, click here for more information about our Learning Coach directory and Learning Coach Community:
https://www.smore.com/ma3k2g-connecting-our-learning-coaches
Tutoring Program Available for OVCA Students
We are excited to announce our school’s new Tutoring Initiative! OVCA will offer personalized academic tutoring based on your child’s needs with an emphasis in the subjects of English Language Arts (Reading/Writing) and Mathematics.
At this time, our new tutoring program will be completely virtual through an online service called TutorMe. Through this program, your child will be able to access a tutor at any time of the day to work on any subject. While the emphasis will be in math and reading, tutors for all subjects are available. The tutor will work with your child’s curriculum to help them improve their grades and gain confidence. The focus of tutoring is to equip your child with different methods of learning so they can have life-long skills in how to best solve problems for assignments, homework and projects.
Tutoring Sign-Up Link
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Congratulations to the Winners of the Learning Coach Awards! Download Below
Letter For School Choice and PublicSchoolOptions.Org
Oklahoma Parents,
We hope you and your family are faring well during this difficult time.
We are the National Coalition for Public School Options – and since 2008, we have grown to be the leading, parent-led grassroots organization in the country ensuring families across the country have the ability to choose the school option that works best for their child.
Regardless of whether your family is newly-enrolled or not, it is important that lawmakers understand your positive experience with virtual education!
While PSO and our voices can speak from a national perspective, decision-makers in Oklahoma City are more interested in hearing from parents like you to hear YOUR EXPERIENCE, and that’s why we are contacting you today.
We hope that you can take 2 minutes to complete the survey below, which we will use to inform legislators of how and why the virtual option works for your family.
The information you provide is protected, and will be used for the sole purpose of educating lawmakers, and helping us identify who represents you in the statehouse and senate.
Click here to take our survey!
For more information about our organization, please visit www.publicschooloptions.org.
Moving forward, we hope to be in touch about potential opportunities for you and your family to get involved in education advocacy in Oklahoma. To that end, please reach out to me directly at Luke@PublicSchoolOptions.org if you’d like to find more ways to get involved!
We cannot overstate the impact of completing this brief survey – most especially, as it relates to decision-makers perspective on online learning.
Thank you for your consideration, and your time!
Luke Martz
Oklahoma State Director
The National Coalition for Public School Options
Check out your grad plan each semester!
To view your course schedule for Fall, please review your Grad Plan for Semester 1 of the 2020-2021 school year. If you have any questions or concerns, email your school counselor.
ACT FEE WAIVERS AVAILABLE FOR OVCA STUDENTS!
Any Junior or Senior that qualifies for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program is also eligible to receive an ACT Fee Waiver for up to 2 tests. This is separate from the above mentioned waivers. Students should email their school counselor for more information regarding the Free/Reduced Lunch ACT Waivers.
Any Native American student in grades 10, 11, or 12 may also qualify for an ACT fee waiver or reimbursement. Students should contact their specific tribal office for more information.
The ACT is offered nationally multiple times per year. The National ACT takes place on a Saturday, typically from 8am-12pm. There are various test locations around the state. To register for the National ACT, students need to visit www.act.org to create an account. During the registration process, you will be able to select the test date and test location of your choice. Fee Waiver Codes are entered on the payment screen during the registration process.
*The National ACT is separate from the State ACT that is required for all 11th graders in the State of Oklahoma for graduation. The State ACT is scheduled to happen in April 2021 pending any changes mandated by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
K12 National News
The K12 App - Do You Have It?
- Link to K12 App on iOS
• Getting Started Resources
• Track Student Progress
• Check Your Daily Schedule
• Contact Teachers & Support
• Get Timely Notifications
Project Elevate: Do you have a story to tell?
Do you have a great story to tell about your student(s) and the role that online and blended school has played in their lives?
Are you interested in sharing your story with local reporters and media outlets?
If so, please submit it to Project Elevate, our story-collection tool, and we’ll contact you for possible media opportunities. You can submit your story online or via the free K12 Project Elevate app for iOS and Android devices.
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Email: almiller@okvirtual.org
Website: okvirtual.net
Location: 1160 South Douglas Boulevard, Midwest City, OK, USA
Phone: 405-259-9478
Ready, Set, Grow
The Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access educational programs and activities. As required by Title IX, the Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, in its educational programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Title IX non-discrimination matters:
- Angie Foust, Title IX Coordinator, afoust@okvirtual.org, (405) 259-9478 ext 2069, 1160 S Douglas, Midwest City, OK 73130
- Additionally, you may contact the Office of Civil Rights by calling 1-800-421-3481.