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GOBLES VIRTUAL ACADEMY
409 North State St.
Gobles, MI 49055 K-12 Principal: Mr. Tommie Saylor, Jr. K-12 Assistant Principal: Katherine Markovitch K-12 Dean of Students: William Lisowski Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Barb Ewald Online Learning Coordinator: Mrs. LeAnn Seiler Phone: (269) 628-9340 Fax: (269) 628-9391 |
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What Can We Offer?
Gobles Virtual Academy offers parents and students a flexible and powerful way to take individual courses or an entire high-school curriculum, and to earn a high school diploma that fully satisfies the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Students can choose from a comprehensive range of core-curriculum courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college-credit, or traditionally-paced courses, world languages, and dozens of electives that range from computer programming to art, physical education, music, business, creative writing, and many, many more.
Students enrolled in the program will be able to take advantage of the support of local teachers and mentors, and a full range of resources and opportunities, such as participation in extra-curricular activities, athletics, or marching band.
Gobles Virtual Academy offers parents and students a flexible and powerful way to take individual courses or an entire high-school curriculum, and to earn a high school diploma that fully satisfies the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Students can choose from a comprehensive range of core-curriculum courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college-credit, or traditionally-paced courses, world languages, and dozens of electives that range from computer programming to art, physical education, music, business, creative writing, and many, many more.
Students enrolled in the program will be able to take advantage of the support of local teachers and mentors, and a full range of resources and opportunities, such as participation in extra-curricular activities, athletics, or marching band.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.If a student graduates from the Gobles Virtual Academy program will they actually receive a Gobles diploma or does the student only receive a certificate of completion?
Students receive a fully endorsed Michigan Merit Curriculum diploma so long as they take the required MME exam and complete all graduation requirements.
2. Are there textbooks that go along with the curriculum?
Most courses use online content and/or online textbooks. Some courses do require a physical textbook.
3. Does my student have to take all the classes online?
No, your student can take a mix of classes online and on-campus in whatever proportion they wish. This program is about choices and flexibility for parents and students.
4. Is there a minimum amount of time the student must be online for the program?
Online courses are similar in rigor to traditional courses at Gobles. Students can expect to work actively on line 4-5 hours per week per class with additional study time as needed.
5. How does my student take physical education?
Physical education classes may be taken as an online option or in a Gobles Public Schools physical education class.
6. If a student is having difficulty in a subject area, is there help available?
All online courses offered by Gobles Public Schools are taught by certified teachers to assist students with course content. In addition, a mentor teacher will be available by email, phone or appointment for questions related to online content.
7. Approximately, how long does it take to complete one course?
Online courses are one-semester courses however, based on a student’s skill level, knowledge, and work habits, he or she may finish early.
8. Is a Virtual Academy student eligible to try out for a Gobles sports team?
Yes. Virtual Academy students must meet the MHSAA criteria for participation in interscholastic athletics.
9. Are middle school students allowed in the program?
Yes, we offer the opportunity for Middle School students to participate in the Gobles Virtual Academy.
10. Are online courses easy? No. Web-based instruction is very challenging and time intensive. Students should expect to spend a similar amount of time and effort with online courses as traditional classes.
1.If a student graduates from the Gobles Virtual Academy program will they actually receive a Gobles diploma or does the student only receive a certificate of completion?
Students receive a fully endorsed Michigan Merit Curriculum diploma so long as they take the required MME exam and complete all graduation requirements.
2. Are there textbooks that go along with the curriculum?
Most courses use online content and/or online textbooks. Some courses do require a physical textbook.
3. Does my student have to take all the classes online?
No, your student can take a mix of classes online and on-campus in whatever proportion they wish. This program is about choices and flexibility for parents and students.
4. Is there a minimum amount of time the student must be online for the program?
Online courses are similar in rigor to traditional courses at Gobles. Students can expect to work actively on line 4-5 hours per week per class with additional study time as needed.
5. How does my student take physical education?
Physical education classes may be taken as an online option or in a Gobles Public Schools physical education class.
6. If a student is having difficulty in a subject area, is there help available?
All online courses offered by Gobles Public Schools are taught by certified teachers to assist students with course content. In addition, a mentor teacher will be available by email, phone or appointment for questions related to online content.
7. Approximately, how long does it take to complete one course?
Online courses are one-semester courses however, based on a student’s skill level, knowledge, and work habits, he or she may finish early.
8. Is a Virtual Academy student eligible to try out for a Gobles sports team?
Yes. Virtual Academy students must meet the MHSAA criteria for participation in interscholastic athletics.
9. Are middle school students allowed in the program?
Yes, we offer the opportunity for Middle School students to participate in the Gobles Virtual Academy.
10. Are online courses easy? No. Web-based instruction is very challenging and time intensive. Students should expect to spend a similar amount of time and effort with online courses as traditional classes.