Question 1

What does school "look like" for students in K4-2nd grade?

Accepted Answer

A typical week includes... Daily independent coursework to build foundational skills; math, literacy, exploration and discovery. Curricular choices from school approved resources Weekly work in online programs for reading and math K4/Kindergarten Weekly Skill Tasks Optional recorded phonics/letter recognition course Literacy and math screeners 1st/2nd Grade Quarterly projects to capture daily progress Teacher-led writing units Optional virtual literacy and math supplement classes Math and reading assessments Art, phy-ed  & music options

Question 2

How is an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) created?

Accepted Answer

Once a student is officially enrolled in BVA, parents are given access to the BVA ILP website. This website contains a list of curricular options, class, and program choices for each grade band. Parents and students preview the information and sketch a preliminary plan of the student’s preferences.   After that, an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) meeting is scheduled with the student’s advisory teacher. During this meeting, curricular materials are ordered, class choices are selected, and questions regarding the program structure are answered.

Question 3

Do students have art, music, and phy-ed opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There are teacher-led quarterly projects, as well as academic enrichment opportunities (non-curricular) that students can explore to have a well rounded year of learning.

Question 4

How is student progress measured?

Accepted Answer

Progress is measured through... Literacy and Math screeners Weekly Skill Tasks (K4/K) Online Work Analysis (1/2) Project Feedback Reading Samples

Question 5

How are students' academic needs supported?

Accepted Answer

Students receive teacher-led tasks both weekly and quarterly, and there is Weekly Communication from teachers providing support and guidance to parents.   For 1st and 2nd grade, there are teacher-led class options to supplement the areas of Reading and Math.   Additionally, we have a Special Services Team (Regular education interventions and Special Education services) that provides support.

Question 6

What types of communication can I expect?

Accepted Answer

K4-2 teachers communicate with parents through... Weekly newsletters Feedback on student work Progress Reports Skyward Grades School-wide communication includes... All School Newsletters Virtual Parent Forums Grade Band Websites Student Academic Progress Invitations to Regional Events Facebook/Instagram #wearebva

Question 7

What resources does BVA provide to support student instruction?

Accepted Answer

To support student instruction... All students receive a laptop Each family receives an iPad Curricular materials are supplied Supplies budget per student Academic enrichment opportunities

Question 8

What learning management resources does BVA use?

Accepted Answer

To manage student learning and deliver instruction, BVA uses the following platforms and tools: Google Classroom Zoom G-Suite Tools: Docs, Slides, Sites, Sheets Skyward Clever Seesaw

Question 9

What does school "look like" for students in 3rd-5th grade?

Accepted Answer

Students choose an available learning pathway for each subject-area.  Students may choose different pathways for each subject area.  Pathways may vary depending on subject-area. Pathways may include: Seminar (primarily for Math): Year-long courses, with required attendance to live classes. Curriculum is automatically chosen as part of the course. Unit-Based Pathways: Units last 4-6 weeks and may include live and/or recorded lessons. Curriculum choices are supplemental to the virtual coursework and completed daily when units are not in session. Flex Pathways: Choose from pre-approved curriculum choices, completed daily at home. Students complete projects on a monthly basis as evidence of mastered learning targets. A typical week may include... Daily coursework in all subject areas through personalized curricular choices and/or classes Weekly goals in online programs for reading and math Monthly projects to capture daily progress Unit-based and Flex course options for writing, reading, science, and social studies Seminar math classes Variety of pre-approved curricular choices to meet state and national standards Art, phy-ed, and music options

Question 10

How is an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) created?

Accepted Answer

Once a student is officially enrolled in BVA, parents are given access to the BVA ILP website. This website contains a list of curricular options, class, and program choices for each grade band. Parents and students preview the information and sketch a preliminary plan of the student’s preferences.   After that, an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) meeting is scheduled with the student’s advisory teacher. During this meeting, curricular materials are ordered, class choices are selected, and questions regarding the program structure are answered.

Question 11

Do students have art, music, and phy-ed opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There are teacher-led projects each semester, as well as academic enrichment opportunities (non-curricular) that students can explore to have a well rounded year of learning.

Question 12

How is student progress measured?

Accepted Answer

Progress is measured through... In-house assessments for Literacy and Math Wisconsin Forward Exam Online work analysis Project feedback

Question 13

How are students' academic needs supported?

Accepted Answer

Students receive teacher-led tasks both weekly and monthly, and there is Weekly Communication from teachers providing support and guidance to parents.   There are also teacher-led math options and teacher-led class units for Social Studies, Writing, and Science.   Additionally, we have a Special Services Team (Regular education interventions and Special Education services) that provides support.

Question 14

What types of communication can I expect?

Accepted Answer

3rd-5th teachers communicate with parents and students through... Weekly emails Feedback on projects Skyward Grades Progress Reports Google Classroom Guardian Summaries School-wide communication includes... All School Newsletters Virtual Parent Forums Grade Band Websites Student Academic Progress Invitations to Regional Events Facebook/Instagram #wearebva

Question 15

What resources does BVA provide to support student instruction?

Accepted Answer

To support student instruction... All students receive a laptop Each family receives an iPad Curricular materials are supplied Supplies budget per student Academic enrichment opportunities

Question 16

What learning management resources does BVA use?

Accepted Answer

To manage student learning and deliver instruction, BVA uses the following platforms and tools: Google Classroom Zoom Skyward Clever G-Suite Tools: Docs, Slides, Sites, Sheets

Question 17

What does a typical week of school "look like" for students in 6th-8th grade?

Accepted Answer

A typical week includes... Daily coursework in all subject areas by instructional delivery option Delivery Options (vary by subject area) Seminar Option: Semester-long and year-long courses, with required attendance to live classes; curriculum is automatically chosen as part of the course Flex Option: Teacher-guided instruction designed for the self-motivated student, learning independently through an approved curriculum Online Classes: Student-paced courses; Courses available for core and elective courses through WVS & Apex; for self-motivated students

Question 18

How is an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) created?

Accepted Answer

Once a student is officially enrolled in BVA, parents are given access to the ILP website. This website contains a list of curricular options, course selections , and program choices for each grade band. Parents and students preview the information and sketch a preliminary plan of the student’s preferences.   After that, an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) meeting is scheduled with the student’s advisory teacher. During this meeting, curricular materials are ordered, courses are selected, and questions regarding the program structure are answered.

Question 19

Do students have art, music, and phy-ed opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There are teacher-led learning opportunities for Art, Music, and Physical Education.   Additional opportunities are available for students to participate in non-BVA led activities through our Academic Enrichment process.

Question 20

How is student progress measured?

Accepted Answer

Progress is measured through... Regular assessment of the student performance using teacher selected tools, resources and processes Assessment measuring growth throughout the school year in Reading (ELA) and Mathematics Regular communication with assigned Teacher Ongoing Teacher evaluation of student progress Student performance on annual state assessments

Question 21

How are students' academic needs supported?

Accepted Answer

There is Daily/Weekly teacher interaction through a variety of instructional pathways, as well as differentiated instructional groups.   Students work on development of post-HS skills through Academic and Career Planning (ACP) activities.   Drop-In Study Hall Hours are available.   Additionally, we have a Special Services Team (Regular education interventions and Special Education services) that provides support.

Question 22

What types of communication can I expect?

Accepted Answer

6th-8th teachers communicate with parents and students through... Google Classroom Guardian Summaries Assignment feedback and grades Skyward Grades Emails from classroom teacher as needed School-wide communication includes... All School Newsletters Virtual Parent Forums Grade Band Website Student Academic Progress Invitations to Regional Events Facebook/Instagram #wearebva

Question 23

What resources does BVA provide to support student instruction?

Accepted Answer

To support student instruction... All students receive a laptop Each family receives an iPad Curricular materials are supplied Supplies budget per student Academic enrichment opportunities

Question 24

What learning management resources does BVA use?

Accepted Answer

To manage student learning and deliver instruction, BVA uses the following platforms and tools: Google Classroom Zoom Skyward Clever G-Suite Tools: Docs, Slides, Sites, Sheets

Question 25

What does a typical week of school "look like" for students in 9th-12th grade?

Accepted Answer

A typical week includes... Daily coursework in all subject areas by instructional delivery option Delivery Options (vary by subject area) Seminar Option: Semester-long and year-long courses, with required attendance to live classes; curriculum is automatically chosen as part of the course Flex Option: Teacher-guided instruction designed for the self-motivated student, learning independently through an approved curriculum Project-Based Learning: Teacher-guided exploration with student choice; projects completed to demonstrate learning; resources selected and ordered to support project goals Dual Enrollment Courses: (Start College Now, Early College Credit Program) Vocational: Work-Based Learning Options through Employability Skills & Youth Apprenticeship; Service Learning opportunities Online Classes: Student-paced courses; Courses available for core and elective courses through WVS & Apex; for self-motivated students

Question 26

How is an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) created?

Accepted Answer

Once a student is officially enrolled in BVA, parents are given access to the BVA ILP website. This website contains a list of curricular options, class, and program choices for each grade band. Parents and students preview the information and sketch a preliminary plan of the student’s preferences.   After that, an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) meeting is scheduled with the student’s advisory teacher. During this meeting, curricular materials are ordered, class choices are selected, and questions regarding the program structure are answered.

Question 27

Do students have art, music, and phy-ed opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There are teacher-led learning opportunities for Art, Music, and Physical Education.   Additional opportunities are available for students to participate in non-BVA led activities through our Academic Enrichment process.

Question 28

How is student progress measured?

Accepted Answer

Progress is measured through... Regular assessment of the student performance using teacher selected tools, resources and processes Assessment measuring growth throughout the school year in Reading (ELA) and Mathematics Regular communication with assigned Teacher Ongoing Teacher evaluation of student progress Student performance on annual state assessments

Question 29

How are students' academic needs supported?

Accepted Answer

There is Daily/Weekly teacher interaction through a variety of instructional pathways, as well as differentiated instructional groups.   Students work on development of post-HS skills through Academic and Career Planning (ACP) activities.   Drop-In Study Hall Hours are available.   Additionally, we have a Special Services Team (Regular education interventions and Special Education services) that provides support.

Question 30

What types of communication can I expect?

Accepted Answer

9th-12th teachers communicate with parents and students through... Google Classroom Guardian Summaries Assignment feedback and grades Skyward Grades Emails from classroom teacher as needed School-wide communication includes... All School Newsletters Virtual Parent Forums Student Academic Progress Invitations to Regional Events Facebook/Instagram #wearebva

Question 31

What resources does BVA provide to support student instruction?

Accepted Answer

To support student instruction... All students receive a laptop Each family receives an iPad Curricular materials are supplied Supplies budget per student Academic enrichment opportunities

Question 32

What learning management resources does BVA use?

Accepted Answer

To manage student learning and deliver instruction, BVA uses the following platforms and tools: Google Classroom Zoom Skyward Clever G-Suite Tools: Docs, Slides, Sites, Sheets

Question 33

Are BVA courses NCAA approved?

Accepted Answer

Yes, core seminar, flex, and PBL courses have been evaluated and approved by the NCAA. Specific courses are noted with an asterisk on the HS Course Guide linked on the website.

Question 34

Do high school students earn a regular diploma?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BVA is a Public Charter School and all students have to meet the state requirements, in addition to the BVA Governance Board graduation requirements. The diploma earned from BVA carries the same weight as a high school diploma from Wisconsin public school.

Question 35

Is BVA for "at risk" students?

Accepted Answer

While this is not the design or intention for the school, it possibly could be a successful situation for a student in this category. The student needs to be highly motivated to achieve success and take responsibility for academics. Only with this commitment and with the commitment of the parent to support active participation and regular communication is it possible that a credit-deficient high school student or a student identified as “at-risk” can be successful in BVA.

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