Tulsa Virtual Academy

Tulsa Virtual Academy is Tulsa Public School’s first full-time virtual school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Tulsa Virtual Academy offers a flexible virtual learning experience designed to meet the unique needs of each child with a focus on building strong, life-changing student/teacher relationships in supportive and affirming virtual classrooms.

Our students engage in a combination of live and recorded lessons with certified teachers who closely monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and their families. Tulsa Virtual Academy is a great option for children who thrive outside of the traditional classroom setting and need highly flexible learning experiences.

I look forward to welcoming your child to the Tulsa Virtual Academy family in the 2021-2022 school year!

Rochelle “Gina” Wilson
Tulsa Virtual Academy School Leader

Student experience

The sample days below show an example of “a day in the life” of a Virtual Academy student; however, Tulsa’s Virtual Academy is programmed to be flexible to meet the needs of parents and families. We estimate that students in the Tulsa Virtual Academy will spend 2-4 hours a day on the computer and another 2-4 hours of work or activity time. Teachers will host a mix of virtual touch-points including: whole group, small group, 1:1 check-ins, and office hours for students. Students may participate in whole group lessons live or access recorded sessions through Canvas. Teachers will have scheduled times during the day to assist students as well.

Pre - k - Kindergarten

Each day, students need to submit 2 assignments on Canvas in order to get perfect attendance. All activities are listed as due on the day the teacher assigns them, but you have until Sunday evening to complete them!

A typical day for a Tulsa Virtual Academy PreK or Kindergarten student might include:

Watch a video reviewing the month and day of the week and review expectations for the day.
Join a Zoom call with a teacher for a phonics lesson.
Participate in online personalized learning to accelerate learning.
Have a brain break/rest time or participate in optional free play activity.
Engage in core math activities and games.
Participate in a yoga for kids session.
Create an art project using at home materials.
Watch a science video lesson from Canvas playlist and then complete an activity off-line at home.
Take another brain break or participate in optional free play activity.
Watch a video of a read aloud through Canvas and draw a picture about the story.
Listen to a Read Aloud by their site librarian on Zoom.

1st - 5th Grade

Each day, students need to submit 2 assignments on Canvas in order to get perfect attendance. All activities are listed as due on the day the teacher assigns them, but you have until Sunday evening to complete them!

A typical day for a Tulsa Virtual Academy 1st through 5th grade student might include:

Check-in with the teacher on Zoom through Canvas to review the learning plan.
Engage in core reading instruction through Canvas.
Participate in personalized online software to accelerate learning.
Take a brain break and participate in optional free choice activities.
Engage in core math instruction through Canvas. Receive one on one feedback on a recent assignment from the teacher.
Complete a personal fitness journal for fitness activities completed from the PE menu posted on Canvas.
Watch a science video lesson from Canvas playlist and then complete an accompanying lab off-line at home.
Watch a Read Aloud video and complete a book journal.
Work with another student on a collaborative Social Studies project through Canvas.

6th - 8th grade

Your student’s attendance is based on activities completed in Edmentum. Each week, students need to complete assignments in EACH of their classes for attendance. Students have until Sunday evening to complete assignments. Students participate in a mix of online and offline activities. All activities are accessed through Canvas.

A typical day for a Tulsa Virtual Academy 6th through 8th grade student might include:

Check-in with the teacher on Zoom through Canvas to review the learning plan.
Engage in English coursework through Canvas. Receive 1:1 feedback on a recent assignment from the teacher.
Participate in personalized online software to accelerate learning.
Take a brain break and participate in optional free choice activities.
Engage in math instruction through Canvas. Complete an online quiz.
Engage in history instruction through Canvas. Receive 1:1 feedback on a recent assignment from the teacher.
Engage in elective courses per the student’s schedule.
Watch a science video lesson from the Canvas playlist and then complete an accompanying lab off-line at home.
Work with other students on a collaborative research project through Canvas

9th - 12th grade

Students will participate in a full course load (30 hours per week) consisting of digital courseware through an online platform and offline assignments.

High school students will have a greater level of flexibility within the Virtual Academy and will be able to fully control their learning management schedule. Students will have regular weekly check-in points with teachers, and will be able to access teachers daily for one on one support and tutoring. High school students (grades 9-12) within the Virtual Academy will have to take greater responsibility and ownership for their learning and will be expected to fully engage and complete their coursework. Eligible high school students continue to have the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment either through Tulsa Community College or attend Tulsa Tech for part of their schedule.