KCSD Virtual Academy
February Cyberside Chat
2022/2023 School Year
A Note from the Principal
Please be sure to monitor your child's online progress. This can be accomplished very easily by logging into Genius with your parent account. The Gradebook, Snapshot and Student Activity are valuable features on the dashboard that can quickly inform you on your child's progress.
As we begin Marking Period 3, students need to follow our provided pacing number in order to finish by the course end date. Once the end date is met, the course can no longer be accessed.
If you have any questions in regards to your child's progress or pacing don't hesitate to reach out and set up a meeting with Mr.Walizer, Mrs.Spedding or myself.
I look forward to working with you!
Mr.Evey
Meet the Team
570-893-4900 ext.4506
Trudy Wagner - Administrative Assistant
570-893-4900 ext.2113
Biff Walizer - Academic Advisor Grades 10-12 and K-12 Special Education
570-893-4900 ext.4572
Michelle Spedding - Academic Advisor Grades K-9
570-893-4900 ext.2990
Scott Bair - Online Physical Education
570-893-4900 ext.4563
Student Spotlight
Stafford Ley, 3rd Grade
Home School - Mill Hall Elementary
Stafford has been in the KCSD Virtual Academy for 2 years. He likes the one on one time that is provided in the program and finds it easier to learn.
He enjoys playing soccer and baseball. His favorite food is chicken nuggets, who doesn't like a good nugget!
Keep up the good work Stafford, we are proud of you!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Chloe Kustenborder - Grade 10
Home School - Central Mountain High SchoolName Chloe Kustenborder
Chloe enrolled in the KCSD Virtual Academy this year. She likes how the program allows for a flexible schedule
When not completing school work Chloe is involved in junior firefighting, softball, basketball and woodworking. Her favorite food is fruit.
Student Spotlight
Home School - Central Mountain MS
Lainie enrolled in the KCSD Virtual Academy this year. She loves being home with her family and working at her own pace.
In her free time, Lainie enjoys art, shopping, dancing and hanging out with friends. Her favorite foods are tacos and mashed potatoes!
Keep up the great work Lannie, we are proud of you!!!
Important Attendance Reminders:
- Please keep in mind that if you are not following our weekly pacing requirements during marking period 3 you will be required to come on site until you are caught up.
- All attendance excuses must be emailed to vaattendance@kcsd.k12.pa.us.
- Excuses should be sent when your student is sick and we will only use the excuse if your student does not get their weekly assignments completed during the week of reported illness
- Excuses should be sent no later than Friday of the following week of absences
- Online learning can be very challenging, here are some tips to help you reach success!
Need to Know How Many Weekly Assignments to Do???
Please be sure to look at your end dates! HS students on a block schedule should have completed part 1 of 4 for any full credit courses they are taking as of October 3.
- From your dashboard take the total number of assignments and divide it by the weeks of enrollment or school days available
Example: Math=45 assignments, English=45, Science=45, History=45, Spanish=45 - 45+45+45+45+45=225 total assignments
Enrollment is 9 weeks (1 MP) 225/9=25 assignments per week or 5 per day
In this case, we would look for 25 assignments per week to be considered full attendance
Missing assignments would equal absences - ex. 20/25 (5 missing= 1 full day)
- Attendance is calculated based upon assignment completion in order to stay on pace NOT by days logged on
Please contact Mrs.Spedding or Mr.Walizer if you are struggling with pacing.
How Can You Monitor Your Child's Progress?
Once logged in, look for "Snapshot", "Student Activity" and "Pacing". This will provide you with an academic overview as well as the amount of time your student is spending online. Students should be spending 3-4 hours daily working on their coursework.
If you have any questions or need a help session please contact Mr.Evey, Mrs.Spedding or Mr.Walizer.
Keep Up to Date
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Assessment Information
The ASVAB will be administered to all 10th grade students at BT and CMHS.
BT - TBA
CMHS- February 7th and 8th at 8:30am
All 10th grade students are expected to participate.
Please contact your child's teacher for information and updates on your child's progress.
Need to register for the SAT, find out testing locations, dates and registration deadlines!
Technology
Resources
How to Access Your Online Classes
Accessing PE Class (only class not in Genius) - Elementary will use Google Classroom and Secondary will use Schoology