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What is Mission Vista Academy?

Mission Vista Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 11th grade students in portions of Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties.

How do I submit an invoice to Mission Vista Academy?

The vendor is able to submit an invoice directly to invoicing@missionvistaacademy.org after services are rendered. Vendors cannot submit an invoice for services that have not begun. Charter School cannot pay for services in advance.

What is the onboarding process for Mission Vista Academy vendors?

Suggested Vendor Application: Once the Mission Vista Academy Vendor Support Team receives the Suggested Vendor Form, they will verify if we can move forward with the suggested vendor. Charter School Review and Approval: The onboarding process for a new vendor will depend on the vendor’s application.

What is the charter school’s educational service vendor program?

The Charter School is responsible for approving Educational Service Vendors and requests for educational services to ensure such services align with the charter, school budget, and a student’s course of study.

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What is personalized learning?

Personalized Learning occurs as a result of mutual respect between the parent who homeschools and a caring, supportive credentialed teacher. Every student is allocated a budgeted planning amount that can be spent on the student’s specific learning needs, under the approval of their teacher. Planning amounts are paid directly to curriculum vendors and service providers.

What is planning amount?

Planning amounts are paid directly to curriculum vendors and service providers. Planning amounts can be used to navigate an authentic and dynamic personalized learning pathway by paying for computers, high quality curriculum, tutoring, and enrichment activities.

Where is my MVA plan balance?

Your planning amount balance can be located in your child's MVA Homeschool Hub account. Please contact your Homeschool Teacher for assistance.

What is Mission Vista Academy?

At Mission Vista Academy, we focus on Personalized Learning, a philosophy that truly puts every student first by supporting them in honoring and exploring their unique skills, special gifts, talents, and aspirations. Families and their teachers carefully select educational products, such as curriculum, technology items, supplemental enrichment materials, and field trip opportunities, as well as services, such as enrichment lessons and classes to fit their goals. Orders are approved by teachers and must be secular.

What is consumables in school?

Consumables are items that the student completely uses up while they are enrolled with our school and therefore cannot be used by another student.

What is course work material?

Course work materials, such as academic textbooks, workbooks, curriculum materials, and learning software via online or CD

What items are considered non-consumable?

All items in the following categories are considered non-consumable and must be returned as school property when you are done with them or when you withdraw from the school: Technology, Electronics, and Media (CDs/DVDs) Novels, Textbooks and Teacher Manuals. Science Equipment.

ALEKS

Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system for mathematics courses. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and does not know in a course.

ChoicePlus Academy

ChoicePlus Academy (CPA) offers uniquely designed courses taught live, twice-weekly, by teachers who are actively involved in motivating students toward course completion and academic success. CPA is a collaborative and engaging environment that brings the learning and technology together.

Edgenuity

Edgenuity courses for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Career Technical Education (CTE), and electives are designed to help students meet the rigor of Common Core and state standards. The courses offer direct-instruction videos from expert teachers with multimedia and interactive learning tools.

Edmentum EdOptions Academy

Edmentum EdOptions courses for english language arts, math, science, social studies, world languages, career technical education (CTE), and electives are designed to help students meet the rigor of Common Core and state standards. The courses offer direct-instruction from expert teachers with multimedia and interactive learning tools.

Redbird

Developed by Stanford University, the Redbird curriculum features the latest in adaptive instruction, gamification, and digital project-based learning. Redbird Mathematics combines more than 20 years of research from pioneers of adaptive learning with today’s most advanced education technologies.

How long does it take for a charter school to remit payment?

Charter School endeavors to remit payments to our vendors based on NET30 Terms. This means payment will be sent to the vendor within 30 days of the vendor’s invoice submission. Please note, incorrect invoice submissions from the vendor will cause a delay in payment. If you have questions, please email invoicing@missionvistaacademy.org.

What is a charter school vendor agreement?

Vendors are required to execute the Charter School’s Vendor Agreement as part of providing educational services to students. The Charter School may terminate Vendor agreements and partnerships in its sole discretion based on the needs of the school.

What is a charter school?

The Charter School is responsible for approving Educational Service Vendors and requests for educational services to ensure such services align with the charter, school budget, and a student’s course of study. The Charter School may approve or reject educational vendors and parent/student requests for educational services from vendors in its sole ...

What do vendors need to have?

Vendor must have a current and functioning website that outlines services.

Can a family or teacher make a request for an educational service vendor?

Suggested Vendor Form: Families and teachers can make requests for Educational Service Vendors using the Suggested Vendor Form. Educational Service Vendors may not submit applications on their own without a request for their services from a family or teacher.

Can charter schools approve vendors?

The Charter School may approve or reject educational vendors and parent/student requests for educational services from vendors in its sole discretion. Vendor requirements include, but are not necessarily limited to: Educational services must be non-sectarian and non-discriminatory.

Can a charter school pay for services in advance?

Vendors cannot submit an invoice for services that have not begun. Charter School cannot pay for services in advance.

What is MVHS tour?

The tours include a brief informational session led by MVHS administration, followed by a student-led tour of the campus. See the flyer attached here for more details.

What is the Timberwolves Foundation?

The mission of the Timberwolves Foundation is to enhance, enrich, and encourage all aspects of education at MVHS and provide grants to promote the development of programs, classroom innovations, and support all school clubs.

What is Hermelinda's goal?

The goal is for families to feel welcomed and cared for, and to know that we have resources available to all. Most importantly, our goal is to empower parents to become active participants in their children’s education by working collaboratively. Hermelinda's office is located in the Main Office, and her contact information is below:

What time does the College and Career Center have financial aid workshops?

The College and Career Center is hosting college and Financial Aid workshops every Tuesday from 3-4pm. Come learn about all of the available funding/grants to pay for college while also learning about the ins and outs of our in-state, out-of-state, and community college options.

What is the purpose of World Languages Culture Day?

In addition to celebrating Dia de los Muertos, students had a chance to learn more about French and Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.

Do seniors need to apply for FAFSA?

All seniors are encouraged to do this, regardless of family income status. All too often, students hesitate to apply for college because they think it is cost-prohibitive, and on the flip side, some students think their family makes "too much" to qualify for any financial aid. Frequently, this is not the case. MVHS encourages ALL seniors to fill out the FAFSA or DreamAct application to find out what financial aid for college exists for them.

When is the next night of comedy and magic?

Don’t forget, mark your calendar for April 9th, 2022 “A Night of Comedy and Magic”. More information to come!!

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