ELITE VIRTUAL ACADEMY
GRADES 6-12
Elite Virtual Academy students thrive in an environment of structured flexibility, individualized support, and exciting online coursework.
Elite Virtual Academy is for students in grades 6-12 who enjoy working independently.
- Students have the flexibility to complete their 100% online courses at the place and time of their choice with ample support from highly qualified teachers and caring counselors.
- Our Counselors work with students to choose classes that meet requirements, highlight their interests, and help them achieve their personal and academic goals.
- Each student is assigned a Teacher of Record (TOR) who helps them create an individualized education plan, provides support, and is your family’s partner in education through graduation.
- Classes are overseen by highly-qualified Content Teachers who are subject matter experts, provide live instruction, 1-on-1 and small group support, and provide feedback on assignments.
- Our Curriculum is engaging, rigorous, meets A-G requirements and is NCAA approved, and is aligned to California Common Core State Standards.
- Students participate in an Advisory class with their Teacher of Record and peers to build community, participate in social-emotional learning lessons, and complete projects that apply their learning to the real world.
Students also have opportunities to participate in Clubs, Field Trips (virtual and in-person), school Assemblies, Talent Shows, and more!
- Credit deficient students
- Dual Enrollment students
- Students who want to accelerate their coursework
- Competitive athletes
- Housebound students
- Musicians and performing artists
- Working students
- Students who prefer to learn online
Our Curriculum
At Elite Virtual Academy, our curriculum is designed to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for their academic, professional, and personal lives after high school. We offer a comprehensive range of A-G courses and CTE (Career Technical Education) pathways, allowing students to explore their interests and develop valuable skills. With personalized education plans, we tailor each student’s learning experience to meet their unique needs and goals. Our extensive catalog of electives offers diverse options, including Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) classes and advanced placement (AP) courses. We also provide opportunities for concurrent enrollment at community colleges, enabling students to earn college credits while in high school. Elite’s curriculum is 100% online, targets essential California Common Core State Standards, and allows for student voice and choice in their learning. By providing so many options for students with different goals, we ensure a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience for each student.
Assessments
At Elite Virtual Academy, assessments play a vital role in evaluating student progress and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning are tailored to meet individual student needs. We use i-Ready assessments in Reading and Math to help determine each student’s strengths and areas for growth. This allows our teachers to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support accordingly. Additionally, our 7th and 9th graders participate in Physical Fitness Testing. The English and Math California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing is administered to students in 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th grade. Students in 8th and 11th grade also take the CA Science Test. These state tests provide valuable insights for teachers and administrators, enabling us to identify areas for improvement and promote effective teaching and learning.
A Day in the Life of an Elite Virtual Student
A Virtual Academy student enjoys flexibility and maintains a healthy balance between learning and pursuits outside of school, such as sports, work, etc. Each student’s Teacher of Record helps create a personalized schedule that includes both school and personal activities and responsibilities. Students can complete online coursework at the time and place that works best for them!
Here are a couple examples of personalized student schedules:
Elite virtual students enjoy a superior level of flexibility, choice and support.
At Elite Virtual Academy each student’s Teacher of Record plays a crucial role in ensuring their academic success. They partner with families to oversee student progress and engagement in virtual courses, providing support and coordinating academic interventions and extensions whenever necessary. Our Teachers of Record digilently monitor student progress through assessment data and Weekly Check-In Meetings, and provide Academic Support Sessions. They also offer assistance and training to families regarding the educational online resources provided by the school, promoting a seamless learning experience. Collaborating closely with our school counselor, the Teacher of Record ensures that students make progress not only academically, but also socially and emotionally, fostering a well-rounded education for each student.
At Elite Virtual Academy our dedicated content teachers play a critical role in our online courses. They excel in delivering engaging and informative lessons to ensure students’ academic progress and success. Our content teachers provide live synchronous instruction, actively communicate with students through Canvas, our Learning Management System, provide prompt feedback on assignments and offer lab hours for personalized academic support. With their subject matter expertise, they construct courses and learning activities that create a comprehensive learning experience for students.
Parent support is vital in ensuring student success and is supported by a credentialed Teacher Team. To ensure student academic, emotional, and social growth, it is vital the parent takes interest in their student’s education. As an Elite Parent, it is vital that parents/guardians:
- Provide students with a place to complete their daily assignments
- Have students attend and complete all mandated school assessments.
- Ensure the student connects with their Elite Educator and Content Teacher to support the student’s success
- Attend IEP or 504 meetings, if applicable.
Elite Virtual students primary roles are:
- Log-in to their Virtual Learning Management System daily and complete assigned work
- Participate in 4-6 hours of educational activities per day in accordance with their individualized learning plan.
- Meet weekly with their Teacher of Record for Individualized Academic Support.
- Attend weekly lessons with their Content Teachers
- Attend live office hours and tutoring if applicable.
- Check their emails daily, and respond to course messages.
- High School students needing credit recovery or wanting credit acceleration
Frequently Asked Questions
Elite is a 100% tuition FREE public charter school! In fact, students are allotted instructional monies for their curriculum and the leftover monies can be spent with our elite vendors for tutoring, extracurricular activities, lessons, etc. Students in grades 6-12 who live in the following counties can enroll in Elite Virtual Academy:
- Los Angeles
- San Bernardino
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- Inyo
- Kern County
- Imperial County
- San Diego
Yes, a student is able to recover credits for courses he/she has previously withdrawn from or earned a D/F.
Absolutely! We have Special Education credentialed teachers to ensure each students’ IEP or 504 plan is in place or revised for student success. All students participate in the general education program with accommodations and supports.
Of course! We celebrate diversity at Elite Virtual Academy and provide an enormous amount of support for our students. English Learners are provided with an EL support class and our teachers are highly qualified and credentialed with English Language support authorizations.
ParentSquare, our communication platform for Elite Families, houses all of our clubs and events! Students and Parents can easily log on, view clubs and club events, and join as they wish. Their Teacher of Record will be a great resource to get them involved in the enrichment activities provided to them through Elite. Each student club is hosted by both a student and staff member. Our clubs include KPop, Podcast, Rad Readers, Creative Writing, Anime and Comic Book, Golf, Equestrian, CreativeSpace, and so much more! If a student is interested in starting a club, they can find a teacher advisor and get one started!
Yes! Students deserve to be celebrated for their accomplishments. In-person Graduations are held at the end of each school year at various venues. We encourage our students and their families to attend the graduation ceremony to celebrate the hard work of their Elite graduate.
Offering our students access to high-quality materials and services is a top priority at Elite. To that end, we strive to offer common core aligned quality materials and services in all geographic areas that we serve.
Elite Virtual Academy courses are completed online through the Canvas platform. Some classes may require novels or workbooks that are mailed home. Students that are dually enrolled with a community college may have print curriculum through their community college courses.
Chromebooks are available for all Elite students and will be shipped directly to your front door!
Kristen Hjelsand
Director of Virtual Academy
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