Michigan Virtual Charter Academy

MVCA allows my child with food allergies to have a normal school environment in the safety of her own home.
—Submitted by a parent

MVCA is just what my family needed, the teachers work with my children at their speed of learning. Wow, there is no bullying, my children do not suffer from any of the illnesses they had when they were learning in a brick and mortar environment. MVCA has provided my family with an awesome alternative to learning. And due to the fact that everything has gone techno, we feel that we are keeping up with the times, being a virtual family.
—Submitted by a teacher

this school is a very excellent opportunity for anyone who is able to stay home with their children in some areas the schooling system is failing the online schools ensure that your children will receive the education needed to succeed in life regardless of the failing economy or the community that they currently reside in. we also no longer have to deal with bullying or being harassed by grownups on the way to school in the morning plus my family are night owls and i love the convenience of being able to sleep in in the mornings as well. Also being a single parent mvca helps trumendously with having my children all in the same school under one roof. If you can join a virtual school please do so the benefits of it is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent

This was our first year & we couldn't be happier. I loved that I could still take my son to all of his medical & specialist appointments & not having to miss out on any school work or attendance. My family will be continuing this school with all 3 of our children....it is really that great!
—Submitted by a parent

very nice set up, materials provided are easy to use. Easy to adapt to students pace. Fast pace students can move up grade levels in individual subjects as fast as they are comfortable.
—Submitted by a parent

Experienced, responsive and compassionate teachers who go the extra mile to match my children's abilities with the schoolwork. My kids are no longer bored! We have been here for K-3, starting the 3rd child this fall. Great online lesson supplementation, son especially liked the phonics and math games, daughter likes the study island lesson animations and History audio books. The Language Arts and History sections in particular seem to take the best of the different homeschool methods that I've looked at, giving you the option of approaching the curriculum from whichever side you prefer. The provide lots of options within each lesson for you to choose, depending if your child needs a more kinesthetic or auditory or visual approach for that subject. I like the online schedule that I can rearrange as needed and easily track progress and project end dates.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a great school because it is so flexible and the teachers are really great.
—Submitted by a parent

MVCA is the best school that I have ever been to! At first I didn't like it because I have been in public school all my life, but after a few months, I loved it, I have so much flexibility, And I can as fast or as slow as I want to and I don't have to wait for the rest of the students to finish, and I still have the connection with other students and we have monthly field trips, I love this school and will never go back to public school again!

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy has been a great experience for our family. We love the study program, classes, the flexibility the school has, and the curriculum. We have been with MVCA going on 3 years now and would not change a thing. Our kids and excel to there full potential. There is a lot of interaction with the teachers and the staff is always ready to answer any question you may have. We do wish there were more field trip type things once a month would be nice so we could have more interaction with their friends in their classes. We are looking forward to next year:)
—Submitted by a parent

This school is very time consuming and unless you love for your child to be glued to a computer all day, typing a 4 paragraph essay, watching videos about stuff they are interested in, or reading an online math, literature, history or science lessons, and so on -it will not be for you. I have been using this program for three years now and I like that it is FREE. I also like that so far there are physical books,Student Guides and Teacher Guides. If you need help understanding something they have tons of resources-not to mention you have the internet and your child right there. The teachers are helpful if you take the initiative and get into the computer too. My school could improve by providing better and multiple ways of teaching online and with books. Once a student gets interested in something he must quickly change gears to start another subject. There should be lessons that cover multiple core material.-the only ones remotely so only involve history and art. MVCA seems like they realize online learning for middle school is a growing and changing phenomenon.
—Submitted by a parent

We think MVCA is awesome. The school have good teachers that really do care and take time out for the student. Your child will learn. MVCA have excellent curriculums and the hour are flexible. I would not try to change anything. MVCA just keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent

I would never take my son out of this school it is the best part of my day watching him learns so many things and knowing I am a part of it MVCA has the best teachers we have been doing it for 2 years and every teacher I have delt with goes beyond what she needs to answere all my questions and his LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
—Submitted by a parent

well so far the school is allsome i havent been with the school very long but hope the rest of my experice is good to .
—Submitted by a parent

You could not find a better school for your child. I have children with special needs, the special education department at MVCA is phenominal. I would recommend this school hands down. The teachers and administrators are great, they are in contact with the students and parents regularly. The kids attend live online sessions several times per week with other students and teachers. The lessons are comprehensive and the curriculum is a very high quality. This was my first time homeschooling and I absolutely love it!
—Submitted by a parent

We started MVCA in 2012. My kids did very well intraditional school but we had tinkered with wanting to homeschool. For our family this was the perfect of both worlds. Initially, it was overwhelming learning how everything worked on-line but eventually we got the hang of it. It was well worth the effort and my kids love how the learning process works with the K-12 curriculum. I have gifted students who needed a fast paced, individualized school work. It has a few quirks, but is evolving beautifully. It's exactly what we needed and gives my children high quality schooling with accountability!
—Submitted by a parent

My child was enrolled in MVCA last school year (2010-2011) and it was great. I don't vaccinate my child and have an exemption form that I use (the Michigan Opposing Mandatory Vaccines form), MVCA accepted this form in 2010-2011. Then I went to enroll him for the coming school year (2012-2013) using the same form with an updated revision date, they rejected it, violating mine and my child's rights. MCLA 333.9215 states; (2) A child is exempt from this part if a parent, guardian in loco parentis of a child presents a written statement to the administrator of the child's school or operator of the group program to the effect that the requirements of this part cannot be met because of religious convictions or other objections to immunizations. The Michigan Opposing Mandatory Vaccines exemption form is my written statement.
—Submitted by a parent

Your student falling behind in school because of lack of teacher attention and knowledge? Send your Student to MVCA! The school is online, but still meets with teachers and other students to learn. This has allowed us to make sure that our student can be under a watchful eye and achieves his potential. Check it out at www.k12.com.
—Submitted by a parent