About Higley Virtual Academy
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Higley Virtual Academy (HVA) is Higley Unified School District's online, comprehensive program for students in 7-12 grade. Students will receive an accredited, tuition-free, high-quality online education, without having to physically go to a classroom. Please note that students will have to report to a site location for state testing.
Safety & Security
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Announcements
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Final Exams and Review Guides
HVA Instructors are working to have review guides posted for each respective course no later than Friday, November 17th. Please check the Announcement’s page or Modules under Canvas for updates. Likewise, the schedule to sign up for testing is now active. Due to enrollment numbers and testing space, you must be signed up to test. After reading through expectations, you may access the link to sign up through item #10.
Please select a time that best accommodates your schedule, keeping in mind the following expectations:
- Final Exams reflect in person.
- Exception – students enrolled in Peer Counseling will have a project-based assignment completed at home. Please pay attention to the due dates.
- If you have 2+ parts for a final exam, you may be extended the opportunity to take one part at home. Please pay attention to the due dates.
- If you are a concurrent student, you can test at your homesite or Power Ranch Elementary. Keep in mind students will not be excused from any in-person instruction missed due to HVA testing.
- EVIT participants – please advocate with Principal Dolan or Mrs. Marqueling on the day of testing and we will communicate to have your absence updated to reflect appropriately with EVIT.
- Study guides are permitted to accompany students on the day of testing. Please be advised that notes must be printed (Due to testing integrity this change has been implemented from previous years).
- Students must pass their final exam in order to earn credit for their course. Those with multiple testing parts will need to reflect a passing average score of 60% or higher.
- Credit distribution form must be on file to have credit earned. If this form remains outstanding or you are uncertain, please reach out to Mrs. Marqueling at Angie.Marqueling@husd.org
- Students who do not pass the final exam on the first attempt will be awarded a second opportunity to test.
- This excludes any at-home portion as only one attempt will be provided.
- Re-tests cannot be taken on the same day.
- Students who do not pass the final exam on the first attempt will be awarded a second opportunity to test.
- Students will not be permitted to participate in more than three tests per day. Please plan accordingly when signing up.
- Average tests will take approximately 1 hour – 1.5 hours.
- Student Identification should accompany the student upon check-in. This can include a driver's license, HUSD-issued student ID card, photo attached to StudentVue, etc.
- Please reach out to Mrs. Marqueling should you have any questions at Angie.Marqueling@husd.org or 480.279.9713
- Sign Up for Final Exams Here - https://grow.withlome.com/a/8cc8a04f-7327-41ac-b079-ae06405f59a3
** More information to come as we look to partner with Children's Cancer Network during semester exams.
Final Exam Schedule
Date
Location
Time
Friday, December 1st
Power Ranch Elementary
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Monday, December 4th
Higley High School
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 5th
Power Ranch Elementary
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Wednesday, December 6th
Power Ranch Elementary
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 7th
Williams Field High School
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Friday, December 8th
Higley High School
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Saturday, December 9th
Power Ranch Elementary
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Monday, December 11th
Williams Field High School
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 12th
Power Ranch Elementary
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Wednesday, December 13th
Power Ranch Elementary Make-Ups Only
8:00 am until 4:00 pm
- Final Exams reflect in person.
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Enrollment for HVA Ends Wednesday, August 9th.
Whether you wish to explore fulltime or concurrent learning, the deadline for semester 1 enrollment with Higley Virtual Academy ends Wednesday, August 09, 2023. For fulltime enrollment, please click here to complete your application. Those in grades 9 through 12 looking for concurrent enrollment, may contact the number below or work with their respective high school counselor.
Semester 2 enrollments will begin early November 2023.
We recognize decisions pertaining to your child's education do not come lightly and we appreciate your consideration to our campus. You are encouraged to reach out Higley Virtual Academy at 480.279.9713 for further information.
Brag Board
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Higley Virtual Academy Honor Roll Recipients
Congratulations to our full-time semester 1 honor roll students!
Upcoming Events
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