About WIVA
See What We're All About at a Glance
Based out of the Northern Ozaukee School District, the Wisconsin Virtual Academy is a public virtual school program that blends innovative new instructional technology with a traditional curriculum for students in grades K-8 all across Wisconsin.
There are many benefits to our unique learning model, including a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum based on the Core Knowledge sequence, the flexibility of learning anytime and anywhere, the partnership with qualified professional educators, the credibility of being a public charter school in the state of Wisconsin, and an individualized and self-paced learning program that adapts to your child's unique needs.
WIVA is committed to putting a top-quality education within reach of thousands of students in Wisconsin. We hope you are as excited as we are about this innovative adventure in learning.
Learn about the resources that have made us Wisconsin's top-ranked virtual academy:
- Superior Curriculum from K12 Inc. Developed by leading educational experts, our curriculum is one of the best in the nation. It draws on proven learning methods to ensure that Wisconsin state standards are met and exceeded in every lesson.
- Complete Computer System. We loan you an entire computer system to access lessons and plans, including reimbursement for Internet access, at no cost to you.
- Extensive Instructional Materials. From textbooks and workbooks to art supplies, science equipment, maps, and more, you'll have everything you need to support our curriculum.
- Comprehensive Tools. We provide a wide range of tools to help you enroll your child at the right level, schedule and track lessons, and ensure that lessons have been mastered before moving forward.
- Caring Support Network. WIVA keeps the lines open to our staff, teachers, and parents through events, e-mail, online message boards, and other means to provide support and answer questions when you need it.
Our mission
Providing a choice for Wisconsin families, the Wisconsin Virtual Academy is a learning community comprised of students, parents and staff working together in a powerful partnership, empowering children to reach their full potential through a curriculum harnessed in rich technology to create individualized mastery learning.
Our vision
The Wisconsin Virtual Academy believes that a complete education is built on not only a solid academic foundation but also an approach that emphasizes parental involvement and character development. With high standards, committed adults, and an emphasis on moral as well as academic instruction, we believe that all children can be given the tools to succeed and the motivation to reach their potential.
The Wisconsin Virtual Academy envisions a school in which the administration, faculty, staff and parents will:
- Provide a complete education foundation based on proven methods of instruction and rich, challenging content;
- Have high academic, social, and moral expectations for all students; and
- Foster mastery of both knowledge and skills between teachers and parents, combining forces to ensure to ensure children receive individual attention and achieve academic excellence.
Our core values
In order to achieve the mission and vision of the school, the administration, faculty, staff and parents will:
- Commit to the learning and achievement of all students.
- Work with students to strive to reach their full potential.
- Provide an emotionally and physically safe learning environment.
- Analyze student data to improve student learning and achievement.
- Use technology to offer innovative learning experiences.
- Ensure that mastery of learning is used to achieve success for all students.
- Engage in meaningful staff development and parent training to enhance student learning and achievement.
- Use time and resources wisely to facilitate staff, parent and student learning.
Share our vision of what a successful virtual academy should be
WIVA will serve as an example of how parents, students, and teachers can reach their goals of achieving an excellent education through the effective use of technology. In concep, design, and delivery, the school is a model of innovation and excellence.
