Academic Overview
Academic Overview
Our K-12 online school curriculum offers rich and engaging content carefully designed to meet the standards required by the state of Illinois. At Illinois Virtual Schools and Academy, students are engaged in academics, participating in various activities and assessments appropriate to the courses being studied, including labs, journals, written assignments, discussions, group and individual projects, formative assessments, objective tests, and written exams.
The elementary school years prepare students by teaching them vital subjects, such as reading, science, and mathematics. During these formative years, they also develop critical thinking skills, learn to solve problems, understand abstract ideas, and develop time management skills that will help lay the foundation for future success.
Middle school is a crucial time for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We strive to provide a relevant, engaging, and challenging curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, meets their individual needs, and prepares them for high school.
Today’s High school students have grown up in the digital age and use online technology to connect and learn. They respond to a curriculum that is innovative and engaging. We offer an array of online courses for them, including core subjects, honors & AP classes, and career readiness courses tailored to prepare them for life after high school.
All courses are fully aligned to Illinois State Learning Standards, are accredited by the NCAA and College Board (AP) and taught by IL certified teachers.
Original credit courses are asynchronous which means that students are not online live with their teachers but work through lessons at their own pace. Lessons include multiple models of delivery of content, targeted practice, and varying types of activities including written work, discussion boards, quizzes & tests, projects, labs and group work.
Teachers at IVSA are required to hold office hours where they are available to meet live with students; teachers post office hours in the online course.
IVSA works with the Partner School to ensure students are receiving adequate support.
Final grades are issued as a percentage, which the school can apply to their grading scale to be placed on the transcript.
Online Credit Recovery Program
Academic learning loss has led to unprecedented levels of need for learning and credit recovery. IVSA offers a full catalog of online credit recovery options for all Illinois high school graduation requirements. Our credit recovery options are provided by Illinois licensed and certified educators and offer personalized paths to student success.
Credit recovery courses are available for students in 9-12th grade and are designed for students who need to recover credit due to a previously failed course.
All courses are fully aligned to Illinois State Learning Standards, but are NOT NCAA approved. The NCAA does not approve courses which are prescriptive in nature.
Prescriptive courses allow students to ‘test-out’ of previously mastered material if they prove mastery via a pretest. If a student passes a unit level pretest, they can move on to the next unit, if not, if the pretest is not passed, the student must complete the unit material including the unit exam.
Credit recovery courses are asynchronous which means that students are not online live with their teacher but work through lessons at their own pace. Lessons include multiple models of delivery of content, quizzes & tests.
Teachers facilitate completion of credit recovery but do not provide instructional support. IVSA works with the local school to provide any additional support, however, students with IEP/504 plans who require accommodations are encouraged to take Original Credit courses.
Credit Recovery Courses are issued Pass/Fail grades on the IVSA Completion Report with the percentage provided by the teacher. Schools may choose to place either the Pass/Fail designation or the percentage on the transcript.
Click below to see our full list of credit recovery courses.
Computer coding, art & design, forensic science and more! We offer a full suite of elective courses that let you explore new paths and pursue your passion.
We are proud to offer a fully aligned Illinois approved core curriculum for k-12 students. Whether you need one course or are interested in full-time virtual learning, we have a solution to fit your needs!
Taking advanced placement (AP) classes in high school can help you earn college credit. IVSA is an AP Audit approved course provider.
A successful online or virtual school experience starts with a solid foundation of goal setting, time management, organization skills, and more. Our Skills for Success model can set you on the right path towards your future goals
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Enrollment Process
All course requests (except homeschool) must be enrolled by the local school.
Students will receive information emails upon enrollment and a Welcome email from their teacher on the first day of the term.
Financial
Invoice notification will be sent via email upon enrollment.
School Pay Responsibility – Invoices may be viewed and printed by logging into our system. Schools must pay be check to the Lake County Regional Office of Education
Student/Family Pay Responsibility – Invoices may be viewed and paid by credit/debit card by logging into our system. Payment is due within the first two weeks of the course. Courses may be dropped within the first two weeks without penalty. After that no refunds will be processed.
For billing questions, email: accounting@ivsaschool.org.
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