FREE Meals for MDVA
Canvas Help:
The following links will help our families and students navigate Canvas.
Families: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Observer-Guide/tkb-p/observer
Students: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/tkb-p/student
Grading Guidance: Please view this PDF for information regarding students' assignments and grades.
School Supply Lists: Families will work with their teacher to receive specific school supply lists.
Need IT Help? Please work with your child's online teacher for assistance.
Email Suggestions: When communicating with your child's teacher, be sure to include your student's name and grade in your message. Please do not select "reply all" when communicating to ensure student's information is kept private.
School Meals: MDVA students may pick up meals from Mid-Del school sites. Please click HERE for more information.
What is the company providing the Virtual Academy Curriculum?
MDVA Elementary Students: Elementary students will be utilizing Canvas and will be working directly with Mid-Del Educators.
MDVA Student Expectations Handbook
Additional Resources:
Oklahoma State Department of Education Return to Learn Plan
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Internet Available at a Low Cost Through COX Connect2Compete
Mid-Del's Elementary Virtual Academy (MDVA) online application form for the 2021-2022 school year will close June 18, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. For information about MDVA, please visit our website, www.mid-del.net or email questions to mdva-elem@mid-del.net
Apply for the 2021-2022 School Year Here:
For Returning Mid-Del Elementary Students: APPLY HERE.
For Brand New Elementary Students: APPLY HERE.
For Transfer Students: APPLY HERE
Important Information:
Communication with students and families will be sent through student school emails with the email ending in @mid-delonline.net.
Virtual Learning does not mean google classroom calls that will last from 8-4pm. However, teachers may engage through google classrooms, phone calls, and emails with students. A team of Mid-Del Educators will be developing lessons and sharing them by grade level with our MDVA Elementary students. Families should monitor the student’s progress daily.
Mid-Del Virtual Academy Teachers have designated office hours for communication. They will return messages during those hours.
Elementary MDVA Q&A (2021-2022 School Year)
Who can participate?
Any Kindergarten through 5th grade student who is enrolled in Mid-Del Public Schools, and has an adult who can provide assistance during school hours each day.
Is MDVA available for Pre-K?
Mid-Del’s virtual academy is not available for Pre-K students. Mid-Del Public Schools offers full-day, in-person learning at each elementary school for Pre-K students.
Do virtual students have the same school calendar as in-person students?
Yes, MDVA students follow the same Mid-Del calendar and schedule.
Will the district provide a device/computer?
Yes, the district will provide the device - Ipads for students K-3rd; Chromebooks for 4th-5th.
Will the district provide a mobile hotspot for internet access?
No, the district will not be able to provide a mobile hotspot. Parents/guardians will need to provide high-speed internet for connectivity.
When does the application for MDVA open?
The MDVA application will open online Monday, April 19, 2021. The MDVA application is separate from the official enrollment form for Mid-Del Public Schools. If your student is NEW to Mid-Del, there is a link in the online enrollment form to complete the application. If your student is a RETURNING student, please complete the application on the website.
When will parents/guardians be notified if their child’s application for MDVA has been approved?
Parents/Guardians will be notified the week of May 17, 2021, as to the status of their application.
Is space limited for MDVA?
Space is limited because of staffing availability. A waitlist will be created once we have reached capacity.
What is the teacher-student ratio for MDVA?
The teacher-student ratio is 1/35.
Who teaches elementary MDVA students?
Certified Mid-Del teachers will teach MDVA students.
What will MDVA students study?
MDVA students will be taught the same grade-appropriate subjects as in-person students in Mid-Del Schools. Teachers will follow the Oklahoma Academic Standards and Mid-Del board-approved curriculum. Students will access the curriculum, assignments, and activities through Canvas, which is a learning management system that all Mid-Del students use.
Will students be required to attend ‘live’ (synchronous), online classes, at specific times?
Yes, students will be required to log in to live online classes at specific times each week for whole group, small group, and individual instruction. The synchronous lessons will be conducted through Google meetings, with the teacher communicating the specific times. These meetings will occur during normal school hours.
Will students have independent (asynchronous) online activities and assignments to complete?
Yes, students will have access to assignments through Canvas. Canvas is the learning platform where students keep track of assignments and submit work. Class announcements, learning videos, SeeSaw activities, online textbooks, Lexia lessons, along with many other online resources are located in the student’s Canvas portal.
How is attendance taken?
Attendance will be taken through a combination of attending synchronous (live) online classes and asynchronous work on assignments that are submitted on time.
How much time will my child spend on virtual learning each day?
Students will have approximately one to two hours of synchronous learning time with the teacher each day and another two to three hours of activities and assignments to complete and submit. This will fluctuate depending on the grade level and subject matter.
What is the role of the parent/guardian?
Parents and guardians are important partners in all students’ academic success. It is even more important in the virtual classroom. Students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade will need assistance from a parent or guardian most of the time. Students in these grades are not developmentally ready to be independent learners. Fourth and fifth grade students will need a parent or guardian to continually monitor their learning. Elementary students need help from a parent or guardian to stay organized and focused in the virtual classroom.
Will my child be required to take standardized tests?
Yes, all 3rd - 5th grade Mid-Del students must complete the state-mandated assessments for elementary. Mid-Del students in K - 5th are also required to take benchmark tests at the end of each quarter and STAR reading and math tests three times per year. The MDVA teacher will communicate with parents about locations, dates, times, and accommodations for testing.
What if my child has an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Accommodations Plan?
Parents of students with disabilities or 504 plans will need to contact their child’s home site or the Mid-Del Special Services Department to determine which virtual program is best for their student.
Will my student be able to participate in extracurricular activities at the school site?
No, only secondary school students can participate in OSSAA approved activities.
What if MDVA is not a good fit for my child?
Students may transfer from MDVA to their home school site for in-person learning at any time. However, they would not be able to move back to MDVA once they have returned to in-person learning.
Can a student’s eligibility or placement in MDVA be revoked?
Yes, if a student is not making adequate progress, has too many absences, is not submitting work, or not attending synchronous learning sessions, they may be dropped from the virtual classroom and moved back to in-person learning at their home school site. At the first signs of any of the above-mentioned reasons occurring, the teacher will be in contact with the parent to develop a plan of improvement and the student will be placed on a watchlist. If the student does not meet the requirements of the plan of improvement, the parent will be contacted and the student may be placed at the school site for the remainder of the year.
Please email additional questions to mdva-elem@mid-del.net or contact 405-582-7071, ext. 8104.