Online K-12 Homeschool in Ohio

Ohio Virtual Academy:
The Ohio Virtual Academy is one of the fastest growing online schools in Ohio, offering a comprehensive homeschool curriculum for students in Grades K-12. Based in Lucas County OH, we use the K¹² curriculum to offer Ohio students an exceptional learning experience. Learning can happen at home, on the road, or wherever an Internet connection can be found. While attendance, teacher interaction, and daily lessons are conducted online, our lessons use physical materials and offline tools as well.

Accredited K-12 Online Homeschooling Programs:

Kindergarten through Grade 8 Programs:

Math:
Building upon the success of a long-established program, K¹² Math balances mastery of fundamental skills with critical thinking and problem-solving. K¹² Math emphasizes an active, multi-sensory approach to ensure that students understand the concrete realities that underlie mathematical concepts. Regular practice and review ensures mastery of basic skills. Online games and animations motivate students and help illustrate concepts, while challenge problems help develop critical thinking skills. From helping younger students make the link between the concrete and the abstract to introducing older students to Algebra, K¹² Math provides a thorough mathematic grounding.

Language Arts/English:
K¹² Language Arts/English helps students develop important reading and writing skills, while also inspiring a love of literature. Combining phonics, literature, language skills, and spelling lessons, the Language Arts/English program emphasizes classic works, teaches writing as a process, and prepares students for standardized tests in the areas of language skills and reading comprehension. Younger children learn the basics of phonics and grammar and prepare for reading through systematic, multi-sensory activities, while older students develop literary analysis and comprehension skills by reading novels and nonfiction works.

Music:
K¹² Music teaches basic music concepts at different, age-appropriate levels, so that all music students have a consistent understanding of the essential concepts governing Western music. The curriculum builds quickly, in a structured, sensible way. The concepts in the lessons are critical to fostering music comprehension, which is taught in stages as students move through their years in K¹². Much more than simple music appreciation, this is an approach that will help students train their own ears, voices, and bodies in the fundamental building blocks of music.

Art:
Following the timelines in the History lessons, K¹² Art lessons introduce students to great works of art from different cultures and eras, while engaging them in creative activity—painting, drawing, molding with clay, etc. Students are introduced to the elements of art—line, shape, color—and identify different types of artwork as they learn about important paintings, sculpture, and architecture. They study the works of famous artists, from Rembrandt to Warhol, and learn about different artistic movements such as Impressionism and Cubism. Students also create their own works of art similar to those they have learned about, such as mobiles, collages, and stained glass.

Science:
K¹² is unique in offering real science for young students. The program balances hands-on experience with systematic study of scientific terms and concepts. Students perform many experiments to help them understand scientific principles, and receive guided instruction in important scientific concepts. Exploring life, earth, and physical sciences in each grade, K¹² Science nurtures curiosity, analytical skills, and an appreciation of how the world is shaped by ongoing scientific and technological advances.

History:
With integrated topics in geography and civics, K¹² History opens young minds and imaginations to far-off lands, distant times, and diverse cultures. K¹² emphasizes the story in history—a story that includes not only great men and women but also everyday people.

World Languages:
The only online language-learning program designed specifically for kids, the K¹² World Language offering helps students read, write, speak, and listen for meaning in five languages (Spanish, French, German, Latin, and Chinese).

High School Programs - Grades 9-12:
K¹² Math, English, Science, and History courses are offered in multiple levels—Core, Comprehensive, Honors, and Advanced Placement to meet the needs of diverse learners. With K¹², students have tremendous flexibility: they can take the Core level in some subjects and Honors or AP in others—as they build the path to post-high school success that is right for them.

Up to four years of a World Language (depending on the language) is offered as well. Finally, students can enroll in a variety of electives such as anthropology, Web design, digital photography, and more to pursue their passions.

Courses include:
- History & Social Sciences
- Science
- English
- Mathematics
- World Languages
- Electives & Additional Courses
- Orientation
- Technology & Computer Science