How It Works
Middle School
Tuition-Free
Because CAVA is an independent public charter school program, it's tuition-free. Enrolled families receive the Stride K12 curriculum, and eligible families receive a loaner computer, printer, and internet stipend.
Who can attend?
The CAVA middle school program serves students in grades 6–8 who reside in select counties.
What counties does CAVA serve?
CAVA serves students who reside in the following counties:
| Alameda | Amador | Butte | Calaveras | Colusa | Contra Costa | Fresno |
| Imperial | Inyo | Kern | Kings | Lake | Los Angeles | Madera |
| Marin | Mendocino | Merced | Mono | Monterey | Napa | Orange |
| Placer | Riverside | Sacramento | San Benito | San Bernardino | San Diego | San Francisco |
| San Joaquin | San Luis Obispo | San Mateo | Santa Barbara | Santa Clara | Santa Cruz | Solano |
| Sonoma | Stanislaus | Sutter | Tulare | Ventura | Yolo | Yuba |
What is my role as a parent?
In middle school, students become more independent and take on more responsibility and ownership of their work. Parents continue to serve as their child's Learning Coach to support their success. As a Learning Coach, you will
- Help your child stay on track
- Monitor completion of lessons and assessments
- Communicate challenges with your child's teacher as needed
Working with Your Teacher
Students work with their teachers and other classmates during "Class Connect" sessions. In "Class Connect" sessions, students
- Receive live instruction from teachers
- Interact with classmates
- Ask questions and receive real-time support
Students can interact with their teachers and classmates by
- Typing in the chat
- Speaking over their microphone
- Typing and drawing with online whiteboard features
- Joining small group breakouts to work on projects or receive targeted instruction
Expectations for Completing Schoolwork
The following expectations are in place for middle schoolers to ensure students are progressing academically:
- Students must earn a passing grade of 60% or above on assignments.
- Students must meet the assigned due dates of lessons and assessments.
- Students must attend live, teacher-led "Class Connect" sessions.
- Students must complete online lessons and can work on these any time of day.
Time Commitment
Middle school students are expected to spend between 4–7 hours on schoolwork per school day. Most of the school day is spent online, with some opportunities for offline work.
Middle School
- 4–7 hours daily
- Mostly online work
Email is the primary form of communication between the school and families. Learning Coaches and students are required to check and respond to emails on a daily basis.
A Day in the Life of Online Students
Want to learn more about the daily life of an online middle school student? Meet Connor!
Questions?
Get answers to the most common FAQs.
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