Nevada Virtual Charter School

"If I could give a no star review I 100% would! My daughter loved NVVA Virtual but because of my personal situation they have locked her account and was told that I need to request withdraw papers because she can no longer attend NVVA. The thing that is hard for me too understand is the fact that it is not because she is a bad student or that she didn't go to her classes no, its because I have a blown engine and am unable to take her in for MAP testing which some students are allowed to do virtually but for whatever reason my daughter is not allowed. The school did offer to give me bus passes to take her myself and my 3 special needs kids to get her to the test but I will need to find somewhere to wait for 2 to 3 hours while she tests. This school in my personal opinion is heartless and is very inconsiderate of students and their feelings. They are not here for the kids education and too me that is very sad! I hope one day the personal that was emailing me sees how this severely impacts a child's life! Thank you very much! (Yes I am aware this review is all over the place but I am fuming mad because of a phone call that I just had with another admin staff)"

"For anyone who’s had online schooling for middle school student at another place such as James Madison or even perhaps within your community you already know it’s different then sending your kid(s) away to a “traditional brick and mortar “ school. You will need to be present and parent your child. The patents who think they don’t have to, it’s the kids who suffer. This school has been part of my oldest daughter advancement of her high school progression when she attended in her 8th grade year. It set the bar up high and made it easier for the transition into Liberty high school after she tried James Madison online with no staff willing to respond back in timely manner with her homework . This school is no cake walk. It will challenge both the learning coaches and the children. And that’s exactly what our children need to succeed in life. These teachers and staff members take pride in what they do and most of the teachers have solid life experiences that creates a enhanced learning environment for the children as a whole. Now, my oldest is a senior and she chose K12/ Virtual Academy versus going to Liberty High School. She held a 3.9 during the 2 1/2 years at Liberty. She did dance and did Art studies. But she felt like something was missing and she wanted a schedule that didn’t require 6:15 am bus rides ( if it showed up on time) and endure erratic behavior of other teenagers who lack parenting at their homes. Now, she’s got her little sister who used to dislike school excited about school for the first time in years. Sylvestri middle school says they don’t tolerate bullying- but their track records show otherwise. After a year long struggle with my youngest daughter be bullied by multiple children including being posted on a public hate related website and having her laptop busted up for a boy who thinks pushing kids around is acceptable, my youngest daughter who I placed in UFC fit had been training with professional mma trainers for two months had enough courage to push the boy back after making fun of her once again in public on the last week of the school year. No kicks or punches. Just pushed him back. The vice principal gave my daughter a suspension on her last day of school. Long story short, the boy, was “talked to” and nothing more. These are my WHYs for my two daughters. So, For the “Karen’s “ you are right, this school may not be what you expected it to be. Many will Continue to play the system for the early drop offs and chaos at over-crowded schools. For the rest of us here. It’s not like. It is more school and less drama."

"School was awful no help for kids staff doesn't care or teach. There system is no good daughter has communication issues and got no help or a counselor to talk with but 2 times what a joke. During covid no learning they just passed my daughter know covid kinda over now they throw all this work at her and no teaching. Teachers need to go to a class and learn online teaching. Would give a negative if I could don't deserve 1star."

"If there wss a way to have negative stars i would give a -10 the worst admin, and teachers. In 2020 my son was diagnosed with Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder combined type F90.2 along with Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent mild F33.0. I asked Nevada Virtual Academy to evaluate my son for an IEP per the Neuropsychological Evaluation which I submitted at the time of enrollment. At the time of enrollment, I was assured he would be placed in a virtual classroom run by a specialist. That never happened. I have had several conversations with school staff that our son has been struggling to learn in school because of the learning disability, along with his behavioral health situation. And yet no one is willing to assist. You would think that at least 1 teacher would tell me how to start the process. Nope. Nothing. I have had 2 emails and 1 phone conversation with Barbara Bannister, the Instructional Strategist, which were very unpleasant. In multiple occasions she mentions that "We will not negotiate this assignment.  It is discussed each year at orientation and agreed to in enrollment documents by parents.  We understand that this may be a hardship for some and we also understand that you have a choice where you enroll your student for school.  This is a requirement for our school.  Please let me know if you decide to enroll elsewhere." The phone conversation with Barbara Bannister was worse. She would not allow me talk I asked her for the email address for the board of directors she refused and said is not providing me with that information. She then hung up on me because i was trying to speak. Minutes later i get an email from Barbara Bannister. Again TELLING ME what was going to happen and that my sons account would be locked if he doesn't show up for blended. She has ended the last 2 emails and our phone conversation with her catch frase "Please let me know if you decide to enroll elsewhere.” Not once have I said I am enrolling in another school. So instead of offering us assistance she tells me to find another school. This school is a disgrace because of people like Barbara Bannister."

"** NOT recommended** Go somewhere else. Teachers were great but very stretched thin, I’m sure they’re not paid what they’re worth. This ‘School’ is just run by unethical entities taking advantage of government money. Your child is just a money pawn to them. It’s numbers game. More kids, more money. They claim to care about each child. WRONG. They care about the kids who make a good report thus more funding. I invite you to take a look at their physical school- I guess the dollars gets diverted elsewhere from the facilities and faculty. Shoot maybe we can open our own school, if these vultures can, anyone can. Abysmal."