Frequently Asked Questions at OAO How Can We Help? Search Overview Questions 8 Are teachers certified? How are courses accessed? How does my child participate in teacher-led/LIVE courses? How does the incorporation of VR enhance the remote learning experience compared to traditional online schooling in terms of social interaction and mitigating feelings of isolation? If we live close to a brick-and-mortar school, can our child participate in their extracurricular activities, sports, field trips, etc.? Is OAO accredited? What art, music, and physical education electives are offered through Optima Academy Online? What is Art like in Virtual Reality(VR)? What is the difference between teacher-led/LIVE and self-paced/on-demand courses? What is the tech/system requirements needed to attend virtual school at OAO? Where can I access a supply list for 2024-2025? Where can I find the Academic Calendar? Where can I find the summer reading list for 2023? Show Remaining Articles ( 10 ) Collapse Articles Current Families 7 How do I access Canvas for Optima Academy Online? How do I connect with other families? How do I obtain my child(ren)’s elementary progress report(s) and/or secondary report card(s)? How do I return school equipment? What do we do if we are a current OAO family and already have a VR headset? What is Art like in Virtual Reality(VR)? Where can I find the end of school checklists? Show Remaining Articles ( 4 ) Collapse Articles Equipment and Technology 1 What equipment is required to attend Optima Academy Online? Prospective Families 8 Are the middle school/high school courses one credit or half credit? Are there summer classes available for enrollment? Can my child be enrolled with Optima Academy Online as well as another school? Does my child get credit if he takes an extra class from the on-demand/self-paced classes for middle school or high school? How do I determine placement for scheduling? How do I double-check that my child is enrolled? Or what if I want to change my child’s schedule? How many courses can I enroll my child in? What curriculum will be used for language and how will it reach children with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, or Dyscalculia? What happens after I complete the enrollment process? What is the enrollment process for incoming families? When is School Orientation? When will I receive my child’s class schedule? Which classes give you credit, if any? Show Remaining Articles ( 10 ) Collapse Articles Tuition and Fees 1 What are the tuition fees for Optima Academy Online courses? Contact Information 1 Admissions – I have not started the enrollment process or selected courses, but I want to learn more! OAO Nationwide 8 Do scholarship-funded students attend the same classes as non-recipient scholars? How do I apply for an ESA through Step Up for Students (SUFS)? If I use my ESA funds, will my child have access to live courses? What academic accommodations does OAO provide? What can I purchase with a state-funded scholarship? What Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) does Optima Academy Online accept? What happens after I apply for an Educational Savings Account (ESA)? What Optima Academy online courses are offered for state-funded scholarship recipients? What should I do if I have a financial need for equipment or supplies? Show Remaining Articles ( 6 ) Collapse Articles
