Virtual Learning
After the shut down of school from COVID-19, we acknowledge that some families continue to need a virtual option and thus the Gary Virtual Academy was established.
Families with extenuating circumstances can apply for an asynchronous instruction option.
We have limited seating for this program.
Must meet criteria to be considered.
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Eligibility for the Gary Virtual Academy
This application is for all students, including those previously enrolled in virtual learning at GVA. Enrollment will be based on prior student performance and attendance. Enrollment in GVA is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Gary Community School Corporation administration.
Students enrolled in GVA must maintain a 90% attendance rate for all virtual lessons and any IEP class sessions (if applicable). Failure to maintain a 90% attendance rate in the prior quarter will lead to immediate placement in in-person learning at the GCSC boundary school that your student would otherwise attend.
Students enrolled in GVA must participate in asynchronous learning activities and meet course pacing schedules; failure to do so by the end of an academic quarter will lead to immediate placement in the GCSC boundary school that your student would otherwise attend.
Students enrolled in GVA must maintain a minimum C average and be considered in good academic standing. Failure to do so will result in immediate placement in the GCSC boundary school that your student would otherwise attend.
Parents and guardians of GVA students are expected to serve as in-house learning coaches and supports for GVA students. This means making sure students are participating in online coursework, attending required sessions, respond to communications from GVA or GCSC staff within 24 business hours, and participate in all required in-person assessments and state testing. Failure to do so may result in immediate placement in in-person learning at the GCSC boundary school that your student would otherwise attend.
Virtual learning is a privilege and may not be the best educational setting for all students; GCSC reserves the right to ensure students are provided education in a way that will set them up for academic success, either virtual or in-person.
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Format of Program
The virtual option will consist of an online program designed to meet the needs of students who have a need to conduct their education away from a traditional school building. This will include asynchronous instruction only. Please contact, William Roberts, wroberts@garycsc.k12.in.us for additional information.
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Parent Responsibilities
Provide an appropriate environment for online learning that includes necessary supplies (desk, table, etc)
Daily, Weekly, Monitoring of assignment mastery and completion
Ensure consistent attendance (95% attendance rate)
Encourage and Motivate your child to be successful
Establish Daily Routine
Principal's Message
On behalf of our staff, I would like to welcome you and your children to Gary Virtual Academy. Gary Virtual Academy provides students with the unique opportunity to learn from home. Our school provides students with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction that meets the academic needs of our students. Our school utilizes the Google Suite and the Edmentum platform. Students at the elementary level meet with a teacher on a daily basis to receive instruction. Students at the middle and high school levels are assigned online Plato courses that are aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards. Students at all levels have assigned times that they meet with teachers to provide them with educational assistance. Thank you for selecting Gary Virtual Academy where your children are learning for themselves but not by themselves
Mr. William T. Roberts
Principal
School Contact
School Hours: M-F: 7am – 4pm
