Success in the OAHS Virtual Learning Academy requires a solid partnership and commitment between teacher, parent, and student. We believe students with the following qualities will have greater success in the program:

• Highly motivated
• Works independently
• Desires to develop new skills
• Organized
• Manages time wisely
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to self-advocate

Yes, enrolling in the Virtual Learning Academy program through the Orcutt Academy Charter High School is the legal equivalent to public school.

Participation in the program is a year-long commitment, however, transfers back into in-person instruction may be accepted once a parent-educator conference is held to determine placement.

Yes. Sample daily schedules are available on the school website. Exact times will be shared by your advisor once enrolled.

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The school year follows the same OUSD district calendar.

The OAHS Virtual Learning Academy follows an independent study model. Courseware is self-paced on Edgenuity and additional support is available daily. Virtual Learning Academy advisors are responsible for meeting with students one on one bi-weekly (every other week), monitoring student progress in assigned courses, and providing additional support as necessary.

OAHS Virtual Learning Academy offers a variety of supports for students. General tutoring is available before and after school at scheduled times. Support sessions with core content teachers are available daily by appointment. You will have one-on-one check-ins with your advisor every other week. You will have weekly live lessons with your peers. Additionally, you have access to our dedicated counseling staff to make an appointment in-person or via Zoom. 

Yes, as necessary. Edgenuity will be our online courseware provider and all instructional materials are provided digitally. Other materials, such as novels may be made available at request. Chromebooks will be provided to all students at no cost as well.

If a student begins struggling while participating in the program, a meeting will be scheduled with the advisor, student, parent(s)/guardian(s), and an administrator or admin designee. As a team, a determination will be made regarding next steps which could include the potential return to in-person instruction.

For students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), an IEP team meeting will be held prior to enrollment in the program to determine appropriateness as an educational option and outline any support services provided.

If you decide the Virtual Learning Academy is not for you and were a student enrolled in OAHS through the lottery, your seat will be retained at the high school for the academic year; however, we cannot guarantee that you will maintain the same class schedule.

If your student was not previously enrolled as a full-time student, your student must notify our registrar through email requesting a seat at which time they will be added to the waitlist. Students who were not previously seated as a full-time student will not be admitted over students on the current waitlist. In the instance there is no room in person at the high school, you may opt to return to your student’s home school of residence.

Please contact Josh Ostini, Vice Principal of Orcutt Academy High School, at jostini@orcutt-schools.net or (805) 938-8550.