General FAQs

What grades are offered by Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA)?
OVCA offers full-time enrollment for grades K–12.
What subjects will my child study?
English/language arts, math, science, and history are the core courses. There will also be other courses in the appropriate grade levels, such as music, art, and physical education. High school students also have access to AP® courses as well as a variety of electives. Visit our elementary, middle school, and high school academics pages for more details.
What does it cost to attend OVCA?
Because OVCA is a public charter school, there is no tuition. We provide Oklahoma-certified teachers and instructional materials. Families are responsible for providing some common household materials (such as printer ink and paper). Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.
How much time do students spend on the computer?
In the younger grades, many of the online lessons include offline work. Students in grades K–2 spend about 30–40% of their time on the computer, while students in grades 3–5 spend about 50–60% of their time online. Screen time increases in middle school, and by high school, most of the school day is online. Students also do hands-on science experiments, read novels, and complete math problems that are done without the computer.
We believe in a balanced approach toward education. Computers help us provide you with effective assessment, planning, and time-management tools. Computers also act as powerful teaching tools that can motivate, stimulate, and inform children about the world around them. They do not, however, replace a solid education. Rather, they help facilitate one. That’s why we use a unique multimedia approach that also includes traditional books, workbooks, and instructional materials.
How do students interact socially?
Students spend time with classmates online and through school outings, field trips, and other activities. Students can also participate in school and K12 online national clubs to connect with peers who share similar interests.
Will this program intrude into my home?
There are no home visits as part of the program and no other intrusions into your home.
Does OVCA offer NCAA-approved courses?
We are proud to be recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). View our list of approved core courses by visiting the NCAA’s high school selection site and inputting high school code 372541. To learn more about our NCAA-approved courses, click here.