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.
Teaching Your Teen Critical Thinking Skills
Think back to your grade school days, critical thinking has always been something teachers strive to teach their students. After all, it’s a skill that is vital in life. Critical thinking is when someone thinks independently, clearly, and rationally, by connecting...
Avoiding Distractions While Homeschooling
One of the biggest perks about being a virtual student is that you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Unlike traditional school, we don’t care if you stay in your pj’s, are in your bed, or are lounging on the couch while looking over your coursework. You can...
Parenting a Teen through Positive Reinforcement
Most parents can agree: the teenage years can be rough! Hormones are raging, they are trying to gain more independence, and they spend a lot of time away from their parents and their home while hanging with friends. One minute they love and adore you, the next minute...
“I love the flexible scheduling.”
When Marcus C. decided to join My Virtual Academy, he was largely looking to try something new. No one he knew had tried virtual learning before, so he was in uncharted waters. Armed with a positive attitude and an eagerness for change, he found the transition to...
Change: Helping Your Teen Transition To Virtual Learning
Change is always scary and is often met with resistance. Even when a child is struggling in their current school, it can be frightening to make a change and begin learning virtually. They most likely understand that their current school environment isn’t working for...
“Thank you MVA for helping me graduate early.”
Tykela W. was really struggling in school prior to coming to My Virtual Academy. After leaving a traditional school, she enrolled with a virtual school. Tykela said, “I got too many assignments at once and there was no help if I didn’t understand something.” As you...
Benefits Of Being A Virtual Learner
For many students, the traditional classroom simply isn’t the right fit. Perhaps they need a bit longer to grasp the material, compared to most in their classroom. Maybe they are bullied and dread going to school each day. Others may have encountered a health crisis...
“MVA gave me the opportunity that traditional school couldn’t.”
Mikayla A. tried her hardest to attend her traditional high school but when illness got in the way, absences took a real toll on her academic performance. Before she knew it, she was behind in credits and was struggling to keep up. That’s where My Virtual Academy came...
Will Your Middle Schooler Benefit From Virtual Learning?
For many students, the traditional classroom simply isn’t working and delivering positive results. Your middle schooler might be struggling with peer pressure, bullying, or learning disabilities that make it hard to keep up with the rest of the students. Think about...
What To Do During All Of These Snow Days?
A lot of the northern states have been hit by an arctic blast and tons of snow has fallen – all conditions that leave you wondering what could be done to occupy kids and adults alike. The short, cold days of the winter months can leave you cooped up indoors wondering...
Ready…Set…Prep… The SAT Is Right Around The Corner!
It’s the start of the New Year and spring will be here before we know it. For high school students, spring means one thing: time to take the SAT! This is a big test that carries a lot of weight, so don’t procrastinate studying or assume that 4, 5, or even 6 weeks will...
Every Student Can Thrive at My Virtual Academy!
When it comes to your child’s education, it’s best not to have a “one size fits all” mentality because often times, that’s far from the truth. You may have one child who excels in the traditional school setting while another child is falling behind at a rapid pace....
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year… For STEM That Is!
Christmas is fast approaching and no matter how old you get, at Christmas time you are always a kid at heart! Keep your middle school kids fascinated by the wonderment of STEM by doing a few of these projects throughout the month. They combine science, technology,...
Blackout Poetry: A unique way to turn your teen into a poet!
Have you thought about introducing your high schooler to the art of poetry? Believe it or not, this doesn’t need to be a drag or something they dread. In fact, by using different methods, teens will love poetry and at this age, poetry can be a great way to express...
Keeping Your Student From Cheating When Schooling Online
If you think back to the days when you were in school, cheating involved trying to sneak a peek at another classmate’s work or test when the teacher had their back turned. Often times, kids were caught because frankly, they aren’t that good at being sneaky when an...