Frequently Asked Questions
at OAO

Overview Questions

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• 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?

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Current Families

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• 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?
• Where can I find the school supplies list?

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Equipment and Technology

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• What equipment is required to attend Optima Academy Online?

Prospective Families

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• 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?
• What is the re-enrollment process for current families?
• When is School Orientation?
• When will I receive my child’s class schedule?
• Which classes give you credit, if any?

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Tuition and Fees

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• Can my child keep the FES-UA (Gardiner Scholarship) and take On-Demand classes to supplement curriculum?
• ESA Fees and Process?
• What are the tuition fees for Optima Academy Online courses?

Contact Information

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• Admissions – I have not started the enrollment process or selected courses, but I want to learn more!
• Enrollment – I started the enrollment process and need assistance?
• OAO School Staff – I completed the enrollment process and have questions about testing, school supplies, VR equipment, orientation, etc.

OAO Nationwide

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• 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?

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