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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

I have no idea what you are talking about. What is the process for VA application? What criteria do they use to accept or reject the applications? When will they notify the parents whether the application is accepted or not? When is the VA orientation?
Any communication on these topics? None so far. All kinds of junk PR communication is being sent out everyday but nothing useful for parents.

Just call them already. They have not announced orientation. No schools have. The process to apply is on their website. You keep asking the same questions no one here can answer. They do answer the phone so one has to wonder if you are just looking for drama. The previous information is on the website and will probably not change much.

You actually are wrong on that one. People have received orientation emails from home schools already. No sure what is going on with VA though

These are paid PR posting discouraging and diverting important information. I guess they get paid per post. So they will keep posting "call them" "email them" information is on website etc. This is just distraction. Keep asking and someone will answer if they receive any info. We understand that MCPS quality of communication and service levels have gone down the drains since past two years. So it is important to stay engaged as a parent and help each other. PR has become nasty now a days.

Are you having mental health issues? These are not paid PR postings and if you want information and you don't like what's being said here, the appropriate thing to do is to call or email them. This is not an mcps website nor anything official. If you are expecting paid staff to come to every website to answer your questions you are absurd. Be a grown up and pick up a phone.

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They have not announced orientation. No schools have.

It was probably already said, but orientation for MS and HS is always the Thursday before school starts. It is for students new to the building (6th, 9th, and new enrollments), runs 1/2 day, and they run the buses. Virtual Academy is obviously new and defining its processes, but I would expect the timing to be similar at least.

You do realize VA is all virtual and so things are a bit different so they aren't going to run busses or open the building as there are no buses or building. They probably aren't going to do that kind of orientation and at best do a meet the teacher but doubtful.

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

I have no idea what you are talking about. What is the process for VA application? What criteria do they use to accept or reject the applications? When will they notify the parents whether the application is accepted or not? When is the VA orientation?
Any communication on these topics? None so far. All kinds of junk PR communication is being sent out everyday but nothing useful for parents.

Just call them already. They have not announced orientation. No schools have. The process to apply is on their website. You keep asking the same questions no one here can answer. They do answer the phone so one has to wonder if you are just looking for drama. The previous information is on the website and will probably not change much.

You actually are wrong on that one. People have received orientation emails from home schools already. No sure what is going on with VA though

Then stay at that home school. We haven't received any information from our home school.

They have not announced orientation. No schools have.

It was probably already said, but orientation for MS and HS is always the Thursday before school starts. It is for students new to the building (6th, 9th, and new enrollments), runs 1/2 day, and they run the buses. Virtual Academy is obviously new and defining its processes, but I would expect the timing to be similar at least.

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

I have no idea what you are talking about. What is the process for VA application? What criteria do they use to accept or reject the applications? When will they notify the parents whether the application is accepted or not? When is the VA orientation?
Any communication on these topics? None so far. All kinds of junk PR communication is being sent out everyday but nothing useful for parents.

Just call them already. They have not announced orientation. No schools have. The process to apply is on their website. You keep asking the same questions no one here can answer. They do answer the phone so one has to wonder if you are just looking for drama. The previous information is on the website and will probably not change much.

You actually are wrong on that one. People have received orientation emails from home schools already. No sure what is going on with VA though

These are paid PR posting discouraging and diverting important information. I guess they get paid per post. So they will keep posting "call them" "email them" information is on website etc. This is just distraction. Keep asking and someone will answer if they receive any info. We understand that MCPS quality of communication and service levels have gone down the drains since past two years. So it is important to stay engaged as a parent and help each other. PR has become nasty now a days.

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

I have no idea what you are talking about. What is the process for VA application? What criteria do they use to accept or reject the applications? When will they notify the parents whether the application is accepted or not? When is the VA orientation?
Any communication on these topics? None so far. All kinds of junk PR communication is being sent out everyday but nothing useful for parents.

Just call them already. They have not announced orientation. No schools have. The process to apply is on their website. You keep asking the same questions no one here can answer. They do answer the phone so one has to wonder if you are just looking for drama. The previous information is on the website and will probably not change much.

You actually are wrong on that one. People have received orientation emails from home schools already. No sure what is going on with VA though

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

I have no idea what you are talking about. What is the process for VA application? What criteria do they use to accept or reject the applications? When will they notify the parents whether the application is accepted or not? When is the VA orientation?
Any communication on these topics? None so far. All kinds of junk PR communication is being sent out everyday but nothing useful for parents.

Just call them already. They have not announced orientation. No schools have. The process to apply is on their website. You keep asking the same questions no one here can answer. They do answer the phone so one has to wonder if you are just looking for drama. The previous information is on the website and will probably not change much.

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

I have no idea what you are talking about. What is the process for VA application? What criteria do they use to accept or reject the applications? When will they notify the parents whether the application is accepted or not? When is the VA orientation?
Any communication on these topics? None so far. All kinds of junk PR communication is being sent out everyday but nothing useful for parents.

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Part of the problem is they don't fully know about numbers as some families, including us are waiting to see what MCPS is going to do in the fall in terms of mitigation/masking/covid safety. I'm assuming at this point MCPS will do nothing but a some families were hoping to return in the fall but holding their spots to decide later on in the summer.

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Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

This is why people are confused because there is no clarity on the process nor any of the decisions MCPS makes with respect to any of this. It looks more like circus is in town.

Anonymous wrote:When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

Last year it varied but many of us were not accepted till a week or two before school started, some after. I got concerned and resubmitted our application. I would resubmit to make sure they get it and call and email a few times. A note from a doctor stating a medical need might also help.

When did you receive the email with acceptance? The people we spoke to has not seen anything from VA yet though they received emails from home schools

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Anonymous wrote:https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/virtualacademy

I’d also note that MCPS did presentations to the BOE last school year about Virtual. Anyone can look them up.

Do you want parents to go through information that is a year old? How about putting updated information on website for a little transparency?

What do you think has changed in the last year? What is your real agenda? There are no updates right now for any schools so not sure what you are wanting.

No idea. MCPS is a dark box with no transparency now a days. do you know if Virtual Academy will have classes next school year? Some on DCUM say that MCPS may shutdown the VA.
When will MCPS send out Virtual Academy information?
How do you know what is the status of your application?
When will you know whether your child is accepted or not?
What criteria do MCPS uses to accept or reject the Virtual Academy applications?

There are 100's of questions but no answers.

Do not spam asking to call or go to website. There is no one to pickup the phone or return your call. Website is also obselete.

Yes, VA is happening next year. The course guide and other information are on the website. Why are you listening to someone who is saying it will shut down on DCUM when its not true if you follow what is going on, especially the BOE meetings. Its just a bitter, nasty person who likes to cause drama.

No schools have scheduled orientation or provided any school year information.

The website is not obsolete. No schools update their websites over the summer and there is really no information to give. Usually the only thing schools update is school supply information and you really don't need much with VA. I cannot imagine the orientation, videos or newsletter will look that different from last year.

Resubmit your application and call them. I know they answer the phone as I've called. They don't always answer email but that's pretty common at any school. Last year they sent us an email with the acceptance.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/virtualacademy

I’d also note that MCPS did presentations to the BOE last school year about Virtual. Anyone can look them up.

Do you want parents to go through information that is a year old? How about putting updated information on website for a little transparency?

What do you think has changed in the last year? What is your real agenda? There are no updates right now for any schools so not sure what you are wanting.

No idea. MCPS is a dark box with no transparency now a days. do you know if Virtual Academy will have classes next school year? Some on DCUM say that MCPS may shutdown the VA.
When will MCPS send out Virtual Academy information?
How do you know what is the status of your application?
When will you know whether your child is accepted or not?
What criteria do MCPS uses to accept or reject the Virtual Academy applications?

There are 100's of questions but no answers.

Do not spam asking to call or go to website. There is no one to pickup the phone or return your call. Website is also obselete.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/virtualacademy

I’d also note that MCPS did presentations to the BOE last school year about Virtual. Anyone can look them up.

Do you want parents to go through information that is a year old? How about putting updated information on website for a little transparency?

What do you think has changed in the last year? What is your real agenda? There are no updates right now for any schools so not sure what you are wanting.