My Virtual Academy Blog
My Virtual Academy collaborates with school districts in a partnership to deliver customized online learning academies for K-12 students. While My Virtual Academy is committed to providing the best possible alternative education programs, we also know that parents and guardians need resources for their biggest questions.
The My Virtual Academy blog was established to help answer these questions and provide students with useful information about our program offerings and current education trends. We invite you to read the My Virtual Academy blog. Be sure to review our frequently asked questions for more information.
What is a FASFA and Why is it Important?
So, you’re getting ready to graduate this year and you have your eyes set on continuing your education. That’s fantastic news! Having your high school diploma opens more doors than you would ever have imagined if you didn’t have one, but furthering your education and...
Standardized Tests: Preparing Your Teen
Standardized testing…two words that evoke a lot of emotions with parents and educators and there are people on both sides of the fence. Standardized tests are tests that are administered and scored in a consistent (standard) way. Those who are for standardized tests...
How To Take The Stress Out Of Preparing For A Test
Do you remember sitting in a classroom as the teacher passed out tests that were to be taken? The teacher would walk slowly; making sure all of the students had everything put away and off of their desks. They would put the test face down on your desk to make sure you...
“Health issues made traditional school very difficult.”
Cameron S. was giving it his all and trying to make it through the long school days when he was enrolled in a traditional school, but health issues made it very difficult. These health issues would affect his school day and his teachers were not very understanding....
Preparing Your Teen For College: Are They Ready?
Where did the time go? Wasn’t it just yesterday that you were cradling your baby in your arms, having just come home from the hospital? Now they are finishing their final year of high school and preparing to venture off to college. The feeling is surreal! First off,...
Quick Tips On Note Taking: Take Notes Like A Pro
One of the most useful skills you can master when you are a student is effective note taking. It’s a skill that will benefit your student not just in their schooling days, but well into their professional adult life. Note taking helps people retain information longer,...
“I wanted to give up.”
Gabriella D. moved to a new city and had to switch schools at the tail-end of her sophomore year in high school. Like most of us, Gabriella found change to be difficult. She began having anxiety attacks and wanted nothing to do with school. The thought of attending a...
Keeping Busy During the Holiday Break
Students always look forward to a nice, long holiday break but as much as they look forward to it, it takes them about 3 nanoseconds before they utter the dreaded words: I’m bored! To keep things interesting this holiday break, keep these ideas in your pocket and when...
Keeping Your Student Motivated Before Break
The stores are bustling, houses are lit up with outdoor lights, and students are itching for a break. That can only mean one thing: Holiday break is right around the corner! When this time of the year approaches, it’s easy for students to start to lose motivation and...
Your Teen Can Be A Successful High School Student – Here’s How!
Being a successful high school student takes a lot of work. It also takes a lot of motivation, determination, and patience. Balancing school work, extracurricular activities, and the active teen social life can be challenging, but high school can be one of the best...
Help! My Teen Gets Bored Being On The Computer. Tips To Keep Your Student Focused
How many of you go to work every day and are on the computer from the minute you walk in until the moment you leave? We hear you! It can be draining both physically and mentally. Not only can your back start to ache a bit from sitting, but your eyes can feel strained...
Improving Your Memory: Tips And Tricks
In our everyday life, as adults we have a lot of things to remember and the same rings true for your child. Algorithms. Schedules. Formulas. Vocabulary words. Writing assignments. Upcoming test dates. Dates with friends. The list goes on and on of things that your...
School Work Putting Your Student In A Slump?
Just like in traditional school, virtual learners encounter coursework that may be challenging and they may get discouraged from time to time. We don’t want your students to let a hard assignment or a poor grade send them in a downward spiral. After all, the decision...
Have You Had to Defend Your School Choice?
As the parents of a virtual learner, have you ever found that you were in a conversation where you had to defend your school choice? We hear about this off and on from families and it can get frustrating having to defend why you chose virtual learning for your child....
“It’s All in a Day’s Work.” An Interview With an MVA Teacher
Teachers are the backbone of a student’s education. Along with parents/guardians, they help keep their students moving forward when life gets hard and they feel like quitting. We go to great pains when bringing a teacher on board at My Virtual Academy, and we may have...