Maple Heights Virtual Academy. The only cyber school supported by MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS because it s ours!

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1 Maple Heights Virtual Academy The only cyber school supported by MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS because it s ours! This is a great program that offers student and parents flexibility for learning while encouraging independence and self-discipline.

2 Your child s education is one of the most important and challenging parental responsibilities. Education decisions made today impact your child s future and will significantly affect their lives. It s easy to be attracted to online community schools promising choice and flexibility. Quality is sacrificed and students may graduate with poor understanding of important concepts. By choosing our cyber program, parents take an important step to provide their child with an opportunity to obtain the future they dream and deserve.

3 Supportive, Dynamic and Quality-Focused a Cyber Program to Meet Your Student s Needs The Maple Heights City School District has been educating students effectively for many years and knows what it takes for students to compete in the hyper-competitive quest for college and career whether learning in the conventional classroom or online. It takes rigorous coursework coupled with a combination of live and prepared instructional support. Our cyber school program is flexible and offers all the support parents and students need to tackle the demands of online learning to achieve their educational goals. We expect the best from our students; that s why we offer effective support to promote their success. PARENT SUPPORT Parental support is critical to student success. Our program gives parents tools to easily monitor their student s attendance and academic progress. Daily Attendance 72-Hour Grading Turnaround Constructive Feedback on Graded Assignments Online Gradebook Access Weekly Performance Reports Homeroom Teacher Point-of-Contact

4 STUDENT SUPPORT Our cyber program provides an integrated, team-based system of support from the dedicated homeroom teacher responsible for student success to subject area teachers lessons as well as an extensive library of engaging, online stored media. We offer full, 360-degree student support, engineered specifically for your student s educational success. Dedicated Homeroom Teacher Individualized Learning Plans Open Office Hours One-on-One Tutoring Sessions 72-Hour Grading Turnaround Extensive Online Content Libraries Dedicated Student Address Online Gradebook Access SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCES Maple Heights Virtual Academy students have access to all the services and facilities provided to students attending the regular classroom. Guidance Counselor Services Educational Facilities On-Campus Tutoring Recreational Facilities Athletic Opportunities UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES Maple Heights Virtual Academy students benefit from the flexibility of an online learning program and the unique opportunities provided by the school district. Opportunity to participate in a career or technical program Hybrid scheduling for students interested in supplementing their core online academic courses with elective courses in the building Opportunity to participate in school-sponsored field trips TECHNICAL SUPPORT Quick and friendly Technical Support service designed to get students back to working on their assignments as quickly as possible. Technical Support Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week Convenient access to contact Technical Support via phone, , and a remote chat-based system

5 Maple Heights Virtual Academy excellent opportunities for students! Sustainable student progress is based on consistent communication and focused direction. Our cyber program provides comprehensive support for your student so that he or she can focus on learning. Students earn a diploma from the Maple Heights City Schools and can participate in commencement activities. High-quality, district-aligned curriculum and teacher support provided tuition-free. Students receive a Cyber School in a Box a notebook computer, multi-function printer/scanner, additional hardware and software, live teacher support and friendly technical support. Students have full access to district resources and facilities, including guidance counseling, labs, libraries and athletic facilities. Students may join district-sponsored extracurricular activities, special interest groups and sports teams.

6 Maple Heights City Schools... Did you Know? Achievements Earned Grade of 'A' for Overall Value-Added/Student Progress ( ) Division II Football State Championship (2010) and Runner-Ups (2009) Distinctions After-School Tutoring Program Post-Secondary Options On-Campus College Courses Provided by Cleveland State University Career Technical & Education Programs and Student Organizations (Vocational) Extracurricular Activities Maple Heights Virtual Academy families may participate in: National Honor Society, Student Counsel, Band and Choir, Athletic Programs, Drama Club, WatchDOGS Father Organization, Homecoming, Student Ambassadors, Foreign Language Club, Art Club, Science Club, Math Club, Academic Decathlon, Kindergarten Club (Partnership with Cuyahoga County Public Library), D.A.R.E., Prom, Commencement and Promotion Ceremonies, SPARK Ohio, Community Outreach, Awards Programs and Ceremonies, Pathfinders, STEAM Club, Top- 20 Recognition and Programs, After-School Academic Programs, and Boosters. Your child s education is the key to their future. Contact us today to learn more about our supportive and inclusive cyber school program. CONTACT: Dr. Henry Pettiegrew Director of Student Services & Technology 5740 Lawn Avenue Maple Heights, Ohio PHONE: , Ext Henry.Pettiegrew@mapleschools.com WEBSITE: