Kearsley Virtual Academy is a dynamic program, offering a variety of courses, a personalized learning path, credit recovery, and the opportunity to earn a high school diploma with successful completion of 18 credits.

Habits of Successful KVA students

1. Visit KVA webpages on KearsleySchools.org

• Important notices, announcements & documents are posted here

• KVA slideshow of announcements is displayed on your Chromebook each day when you log in

2. Embrace the characteristics of a digital learner

• Time spent in the program = 30 hours per week, minimum

• Watching the videos

• Effort and integrity

3. Commitment to WEEKLY communication

• Check your school-issued email

• Sign up for Remind: text 81010 and enter code @kva23

• KVA phone number is 810-591-5385

4. Make participation and attendance a priority*

• One day in the lab per week: Wednesday or Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00, or a minimum of 2 hours

• Log into your classes - work a minimum of 5 hours per day

• Return phone calls or emails from the Mentor

*Failure to communicate or make progress in your classes will result in removal from the program!

5. Attend Mandatory Report Days

• You will receive advanced notice to attend the lab on Count Day and complete at least one assignment in each of your classes

• State of Michigan testing days will also be communicated in advance

6. Work with your counselor to track your process towards graduation

• 18 credits are required for graduation.

  Each course you take is ½ credit, so 36 total courses

• Review your Student Transcript and see what credits you have earned

• Identify what you are going to be scheduled for this semester and make a plan for what credits you still need to complete.