Who is eligible to attend Hoosier Academies?

Any student in grades K–12 who resides in Indiana and meets the attendance requirements outlined below is eligible for enrollment. Kindergarten students attending the Indianapolis or Muncie programs attend the Learning Center for half a day.

• Hoosier Academies-Virtual School (HAVS) is available to students statewide in grades K–10 and can serve 2,265 students for the 2011–2012 school year. In accordance with Indiana legislation, each school year, at least sixty percent (60%) of the students who are enrolled in HAVS for the first time must have been included in the state's Average Daily Membership (ADM) count for the previous school year.
• Hoosier Academies-Indianapolis is available to students statewide in grades K–12 who can attend the Indianapolis Learning Center for site-based instruction at least once a week. The Indianapolis program is able to serve 1,125 students for the 2011–2012 school year and will approve students on a first-come, first-served basis until each grade has reached capacity.
• Hoosier Academies–Muncie is available to students statewide in grades K–8 who can attend the Muncie Learning Center for site-based instruction at least once a week. The Muncie program is able to serve 200 students for the 2011–2012 school year and will approve students on a first-come, first-served basis until each grade has reached capacity.

Can I enroll my child in both Hoosier Academies and another school?

No, the Hoosier Academies are full-time, public schools that don't permit dual enrollment.

What does it cost to attend Hoosier Academies?

Since Hoosier Academies is public school program, there is no tuition. Hoosier Academies provides a state-certified teacher and all instructional materials for the program. However, families will be responsible for providing some consumable materials during the at-home instruction portion of the program.

What is the attendance policy?

Hoosier Academies works with families toward a positive attendance record to meet the required number of 180 instructional days. Attendance at the Learning Center two full days a week is a mandatory component of the Hoosier Academies. Kindergarten students attend the Learning Center for half a day twice a week.

Can I take a vacation during the school year?

The school calendar includes school "holidays" or vacation time. Whenever possible, family vacations should align with school vacation days. Parents are encouraged to contact their teacher if they plan a vacation that does not coordinate with the school calendar.

Does Hoosier Academies offer full- or half-time kindergarten?

Kindergarten is offered as a half-day program only. Kindergarten students will study Language Arts, Math, and Science.