HOW IT WORKS
Elementary School
Tuition-Free
Because HVAM is part of the public school system, it's tuition-free. Enrolled families receive the K12 curriculum, and eligible families may receive a loaner computer, printer, and internet stipend.
Who can attend?
The Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) elementary program serves students in grades K–5 who reside in the state of Michigan.
What's my role as a parent?
Parents serve as their child's Learning Coach. As a Learning Coach, you will
Communicate progress with your child's teacher
Monitor mastery of lessons and assessments
Review your child's work
Record attendance
What will my child study?
Coursework is a mix of online and hands-on work, which caters to a wide variety of learning styles. Unit and course assessments are built into each subject, and easy-to-use online planning and progress tools keep you and your student on track.
K–5th graders take courses in the core subjects listed below. Beginning in grade 3, they also take a self-guided elective course in music or a world language.
Mastering Lessons
In the elementary grades, students are required to show mastery of each lesson by achieving 80 percent or better on all lesson assessments. If your child is having difficulty mastering a lesson, let their homeroom teacher know as soon as possible. Teachers offer many support sessions to help students gain mastery.
Working with Your Teacher
Students work with their teachers and other classmates during "Class Connect" sessions. In "Class Connect" sessions, students
- Receive live instruction from teachers
- Interact with classmates
- Ask questions and receive real-time support
Students can interact with their teachers and classmates by
- Typing in the chat
- Speaking over their microphone
- Typing and drawing with online whiteboard features
- Joining small group breakouts to work on projects or receive targeted instruction
Time Commitment
K–5 students are expected to spend between 4–7 hours on schoolwork per school day, including both online and offline work.
Grades TK–2
- 4–5 hours daily
- 30-40% online
Grades 3–5
- 5–7 hours daily
- 50-60% online
To find out more about time commitments or attendance requirements, please review the attendance policy in our Student and Parent Handbook.
Assessments
Students are required to take the following tests:
- Course lesson assessments
- Course unit assessments
- Semester assessments
- Diagnostic and formative assessments to measure growth and mastery of grade-level standards
State Testing
HVAM students must comply with all Michigan-mandated testing requirements, which will require them to travel to in-person locations.
A Day in the Life of Online Students
Want to learn more about the daily life of an online elementary student? Meet Micah and Sarai!
Questions?
Get answers to the most common FAQs.
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