How It Works
High School
Who can attend?
The Missouri Virtual Academy (MOVA) high school program serves full-time and part-time students in grades 9–12 who reside in the state of Missouri.
What are the costs?
Because MOVA is a program of the Grandview R-2 School District, it’s tuition-free. Enrolled families receive the K12 curriculum and qualified students receive a loaner computer and printer.
Working with Your Teacher
Teachers provide individual and small group assistance via online synchronous sessions called “Class Connects.” Students are expected to attend all required Class Connects and meet with their teacher to receive course assistance, tutoring, and instruction. Students in grades 9–12 work more directly with teachers, but parent/Learning Coach involvement is essential for approximately 10 hours a week.
Expectations for Completing Schoolwork
At MOVA, student learning and academic growth are paramount. While we offer a level of flexibility, we recognize the importance of classroom pacing and the need for students to complete their work based on set due dates.
MOVA high school uses a semester-based approach where students are required to earn a passing grade on their assignments and online lessons. Due dates are assigned to lessons to encourage consistent, steady progress for academic success.
Attending teacher-led, direct-instruction, online synchronous Class Connect sessions, along with completing coursework, will help students be successful.
Attendance
Attendance is logged Monday through Friday according to a traditional calendar; however, academic progress can be achieved during the weekends as well. High School students are expected to spend approximately 6–7 hours on schoolwork per school day.
Email is the primary form of communication between the school and families. Learning Coaches and students are required to check and respond to emails on a daily basis.
State Testing
MOVA students must comply with all district-and-state mandated testing requirements. MOVA will schedule and administer all assessments. This is a mandatory requirement.