Pickerington VLA
March 3, 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:
March 7th - Central will use an AM Survey Bell Schedule to extend 2nd period and conduct the 2nd semester administration of the Panorama Survey. Schedule is below.
March 8th - PLSD students are not in session except for juniors taking the ACT-High School students do not need to report to the building.
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
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.
AM Survey Bell Schedule March 7/Panorama Survey
Central will use an AM Survey Bell Schedule to extend 2nd period and conduct the 2nd semester administration of the Panorama Survey. This survey is used to measure the student experience and the culture/climate of the building. It is an online survey and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Please make a note of the changes to times.
Class of 2024 Students will take the ACT March 8
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
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.
Panorama SEL Spring Survey
Dear Pickerington Local School District Families,
We thank you and your family for being our partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. Pickerington Local School District values input from our community, and we need to hear from your child(ren). Their voices are important as we work to improve the overall school experience for students and their families. Please ask your child(ren) to take a few minutes to read the information below and fill out the surveys. Thank you.
Mental Health America of Ohio
Since 2018, the Fairfield County Client Navigator program has been connecting residents of Fairfield County with the mental health services they need most. And they attribute their success to the strong partnerships and relationships they’ve built with local organizations.
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
This months - Know! Prevention Tips for Everyone