Materials for Learning
At Visions, rote memorization, repetitive drills and standardized assessments are replaced by students choosing the path of their learning, creating and sharing products of their learning and retaining ownership of their products- all while learning through authentic experiences. Giving students increases engagement by giving students agency in their learning and ownership of the products of it.
HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS: GRADES 7-8
Our young people in our home school programs (grades 7-8) attend Visions Online Academy in a blending learning fashion. Students work on their coursework from home, with the support of parent/guardian, and come to campus two afternoons per week to meet with their teachers one-on-one and review that week's coursework and projects. In addition, enrichment opportunities and parent-organized events and outings are a regular part of the VOA middle school program.
ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL: GRADES 9-12
VOA students in grades 9-12 have a more flexible schedule with various options to choose from:
Virtual: Students take all classes online, and students meet with their advisor virtually (using Google Hangouts), once per week.
Personalized 1:1: Students take most courses online while engaging in some onsite learning experiences, and students meet on-campus with their advisor a minimum of one time per week (can be personalized and adjusted as needed/desired). We encourage students to be meet more than one day per week.
Blended: online courses and studio-based, real-world, PBL courses. Students who choose this option work out a custom weekly schedule with their advisor.
The flexible nature of the schedule at Visions Online Academy allows high school students to have the time to engage in community service, community college courses, internships, work, and to be able to pursue their interests and passions and spend quality family time.
*High school students will be able to participate in Community Internships.