Pickerington VLA
March 10, 2023
About Us
- Dr. Kara Jackson
Counselor
- Michelle Hurd
Secretary
- April Anda
Email: kara_jackson@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/virtual-learning-academyLocation: 90 North East Street, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-920-6140
Principal's Message
Hello! Happy Friday!
IMPORTANT:
Please review the testing information below regarding the upcoming Ohio State Tests. We will mail letters home to those who need to take the test in spring.
We are putting together a Senior Newsletter with all the information your student needs to know regarding graduation, prom and more. Seniors, be on the lookout for the Everything Seniors SMORE!
A great way to receive graduation information is to sign up for Remind101 text alerts.
Remind101: - Please enter the code below. We will also send information and updates through the remind 101 system.
Text to: 81010
Seniors = @pas23
If your student(s) will be attending or has interest in attending VLA for the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out the google form below. Also, there is a brief student feedback form that needs filled out by all student(s).
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Kara Jackson, Ed.D.
Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local School District
614-833-2110
Spring OST Testing
Please review the Ohio State Testing information document. All VLA students grades 3-12 will be taking these tests in their home building (the building they would attend if they attended in person). Please reach out if you have any questions.
We Need Your Feedback!
All VLA student(s) and/or parent(s) please fill out this brief form, to help us serve you better and improve our services.
Virtual Learning Academy 2023-2024 school year
Interested in attending the Virtual Learning Academy? Please fill out this link to express your interest in attending the Virtual Learning Academy for the 2023-2024 school year: VLA 23/24 There will be an informational meeting on April 18 at 7:00p.m. at the district office. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Kara Jackson at kara_jackson@plsd.us
Pickerington Schools Bilingual Family Liaisons 2022-2023
Project ROOT
This summer, The College of Education and Human Ecology is hosting Project ROOT, a pre-collegiate summer program for Central Ohio high school students (rising juniors and seniors) who are interested in careers in the field of education. The program launched last summer to address the national educator shortage, with a focus on diversifying education as well.
EASTLAND-FAIRFIELD ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION NIGHT
BEGIN YOUR CAREER IN LESS THAN A YEAR!
All are welcome to learn more about the full- and part-time adult education programming offered at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools. Following a short presentation, guests are invited to visit the labs and talk with the instructors and staff about their programs of interest,
post-completion job opportunities, financial aid support, Learn and Earn, and more.
Scheduling Hub for 2023-2024
If your child is interested in going back to their home building, scheduling is currently taking place for Grades 7-12. If your child is entering into Grades 7 or 8, please contact their home junior high building for scheduling. If your child is entering into high school, all the information is below for their home building.
Counselor's Corner
- Seniors - The last day of VLA classes is Friday, May 12. If your student plans to walk for graduation no extensions can be given.
- Click Below if you need an appointment:
Link to request an appointment with me
- Help link for Edmentum/Apex for students to have a live person:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_RkOtk1DkmyzZYCrQxQDFBy6uNmxcakaQ1JzQuCa1I/view
A great way to receive graduation information is to sign up for Remind101 text alerts.
Remind101: - Please enter the code below. We will also send information and updates through the remind 101 system.
Text to: 81010
Seniors = @pas23
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