West Perry Virtual Academy
West Perry Virtual Academy
Online Learning
West Perry School District offers a virtual learning option for selected students in grades 6-12. Demonstrated success in virtual learning is required for continuation in the program. Course offerings align with face-to-face options and earn credit hours that count toward graduation. For grades 6-8, course offerings are limited to core subject areas. All students enrolling in the West Perry Virtual Academy must be approved by their building principal.
WPVA is considered Asynchronous learning. Asynchronous learning describes forms of learning that do not occur in the same place or at the same time. Students communicate via email or other electronic communication with their assigned teachers. There are no zoom courses. Students can talk to their teachers via office hours.
Because of the way West Perry Virtual Academy is structured, the program is not for everybody. Students who want to enroll in WPVA must be self-sufficient, independent learners, and have demonstrated strong time management skills because our online program is student-driven. Students will learn on their schedule within a prescribed timeframe.
Parents of Middle School Students should contact the Middle School Principal for application information.
Parents of High School students should contact the student's assigned school counselor for application information. Filling out a West Perry Virtual Academy application does not guarantee approval or enrollment in online courses. Please speak with your counselor or grade-level administrator for more information.
Factors that determine a student's acceptance include: reason for request, in-person attendance, historical course failures, GPA, demonstration of skills needed for success, Smarter Measure Assessments, and other measures. Enrollments are limited and reserved for higher grade-levels first and foremost.
For course technical and other assistance for enrolled students, contact:
Nicole Nokovich – CAOLA Advisor
CAOLA@westperry.org
717-732-8400 – Ext.8188
ADVISING SCHEDULE
Monday – Virtually – 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Tuesday – Virtually – 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Wednesday – Virtually – 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Thursday – On-site at WPHS
Friday – Virtually – 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Contact for general information regarding the program:
Alison Howard (WPHS Assistant Principal
ahoward@westperry.org
Phone: 717-789-3931 x5406
Clark McCready (WPHS Principal)
cmccready@westperry.org
Phone: 717-789-3931 - Ext. 5406
Jenna Krinjeck (WPMS Principal)
jkrinjeck@westperry.org
Phone: 717-789-3012 x6301
West Perry High School Counselors
Mandy Zeigler (12th Grade)
mzeigler@westperry.org
Phone: 717-789-3931 – Ext. 5409
Tracy Commins (11th Grade)
tcommins@westperry.org
Phone: 717-789-3931 - Ext. 5411
Heather Bell (9th & 10th Grade)
hbell@westperry.org
Phone: 717-789-3931 – Ext. 5412
All students who participate in West Perry Virtual Academy full-time must participate in weekly wellness checks. This is to ensure student is visibly seen and communicated in real time by staff or other representative of the school district to ensure the well-being of the student and verify participation of the virtual program.
This requirement may be satisfied by:
- Student turning on a webcam and a school official visibly seeing and communicating with the student during school hours.
- Participation in any virtual or face-to-face health screenings, standardized testing, advising and tutoring, or an in-person school sponsored activities chaperones by a teacher, administrator, or other official. This includes athletic participation and vo-tech participation.
If any indication of abuse, neglect, or harm to a child is observed, a school district administrator, employee, or representative shall report the concern in accordance with 23 PA.C.S. Ch. 63.
Please reach out to your students administrator for more details regarding this requirement.