Panther Virtual Academy
2022-2023 School Year
Online courses offer many benefits to students. These courses offer more flexibility than what can be found in a traditional classroom. Many students experience a great deal of success with online courses. But, online courses are not the best educational fit for every student. Understanding the expectations and commitment required to be successful in an online course is important for any student and family.
This quiz (make a copy for yourself) will help guide you determine if virtual learning the right choice.
2022-2023 PVA Overview
5th - 8th Grade
Students will receive instruction through an online learning platform.
Each student will be enrolled in 4 core courses (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies) as well as 1 elective per semester.
Attendance will be taken via progress. Evidence of participation may include:
Daily Logins, Interactions with the teacher, and Assignment progress/completion.
- Content will be delivered through an online learning platform.
- Work with families to follow a daily routine and schedule, knowing that flexibility is available within each day.
- Attend scheduled Zoom meetings with PVA facilitator.
- Know the schedule of your individual Zoom meetings. Make sure to log in and engage during your scheduled time (with a family member's help, as needed).
Students will have weekly in-person workshop opportunities.
Students who are falling behind or need additional support may be required to attend face-to-face for workshop time.
9th- 12th Grade
Courses and instruction will be delivered through an online learning platform.
Students enrolled in CTC Programs, Band, Choir or Orchestra must attend those courses in person.
Limited honors or AP course offerings are available.
- Find Whitmer's course offerings here
- Students will be enrolled in 7 courses with weekly pacing expectations. Seniors will be scheduled for the number of courses need to meet graduation requirements. **Athletes will be enrolled in a minimum of 5 courses and must maintain minimum eligibility requirements in order to be eligible for sports.
- Create a daily or weekly schedule to ensure regular engagement and consistent progress in all courses.
- When scheduled, attend Zoom instructional opportunities.
- Check email and messages daily. Read all feedback provided by teachers. Respond, as needed.
- Be prepared to complete learning opportunities and activities online.
- 9-12 students who are credit deficient or demonstrating a lack of progress may be required to attend face-to-face for lab time.
Enrollment Process
- Past performance in PVA (if applicable).
- Capacity of PVA.
- Needs of individual students.
- Guidance from Student's homeschool administrator and counselor.
All applications received after March 4th will continue to be accepted and reviewed by the committee starting in June. Applications denied for capacity reasons or received after March 4th will be placed on a waiting list and may be accepted if space becomes available. The waiting list will be maintained throughout the school year.
Are you committed?
ARE YOU READY TO REGISTER?
Links are below for the application process. Once forms are completed, we will be in contact with you for further information regarding Panther Virtual Academy.
Applications can be submitted but will be put on a waiting list and accepted only if space is available.
We look forward to working with you! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kim Eltschlager at keltschlager@wls4kids.org