001Welcome to Madison Virtual Academy. I'm Casey George, Director for Signature Programs and Director for Madison Virtual Academy. MVA is a unique opportunity for families who want their child to learn from home. We have created an online system that is versatile, straightforward, and provides tremendous supports. Each core class has been uniquely designed to provide the best instruction for its content. First we have English Language Arts. students see a live teacher daily between 90 and 135 minutes to learn ELA and social studies. The teacher uses breakout rooms, discussion boards, and visual supports during this time. The student sees and works with their classmates on a daily basis. Math is different. Math is completely self-pacing. We know math is an area where students at the same age can differ greatly with math competency skills. We use a unique
002curriculum and a program to teach and monitor student progress. But unlike a typical self-pacing program, your child will have the ability to see a live math teacher daily for any type of assistance they may need. Now science is in between ELA and mathematics. Science is more of a self-scheduling program. So we do have a science program that kids go through unit to unit and learn. But our MVA science teachers create videos. They create videos for kids to watch before the unit. They create videos and lessons during the unit. And they create videos and lessons after a unit. And the child can download these videos anytime they want. In addition your child's science teacher is available every day, live, to provide tutoring or help. Now just because MVA is online doesn't mean we don't know the
003importance of providing opportunities for in-person activities. MVA students will have access to in-person online electives. So they can have their electives either virtually or in person at one of our school sites. P.E., art, music, dance and we're actually looking at a few other options as well. MVA students can try out for our athletic teams. MVA students can participate in our school's after-school clubs. MVA students will have opportunities to participate in in-person field trips and science labs. Now this is not a requirement, it's simply an opportunity if you and your family want to take advantage of it. Our flexible schedule allows families to prioritize those things that are important to them. Now you might have a lot of questions, still. Well that's what our open house is for! So Wednesday, June 23rd from 6 to 7
004pm will be here right at this website, live. All you have to do is click the button next to our video and you can talk to that specific person with your questions. You can select the button next to mine and you can talk to me and ask me any questions you like. I'll be more than happy to speak with you. Now I'd like to thank you for watching my video and enjoy our open house!