The Online Classroom

A SEAMLESS ONLINE EXPERIENCE

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Our Technology

At Oregon Charter Academy, technology forms the backbone of our online classroom. In our school, we center instruction on the 21st century skills needed to find success in a technologically advanced, increasingly global society. 

  • Our LMS, Canvas, is an open-source platform used by colleges and K-12 schools nationwide, and it integrates seamlessly with Google and Zoom

  • Each student receives a Chromebook that’s been set up with their specific username and password so they can just log on, straight out of the box

  • Each Chromebook comes with all of the necessary software and add-ons pre-installed, so there’s no configuring necessary

  • We use Securly to ensure that our students remain safe online, and manage our fleet of Chromebooks to ensure that students can’t access inappropriate content online

  • We ship out curriculum kits with all the materials your students need to have a successful online learning experience

Our Classrooms

In Canvas LMS, your student will experience multi-media lessons, attend classes, submit assignments, and connect with teachers and peers at Oregon Charter Academy. Our courses are designed by our experienced teachers so that your students receive an individualized, high-quality education. Check out our videos below to see how the online classroom at ORCA works! 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

Inclusivity

Our experienced educators and advanced learning platform make it possible to accommodate 504s, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and other unique needs. We’re also proud to offer curriculum for students seeking an Alternative Certificate and those in need of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Resources

We give students everything they need to successfully move through their school day. This includes:

  • A customizable calendar that helps students stay on top of their schedule

  • A Weekly Starter Page for each course, with tasks broken down by day and resources provided

  • One click access to Live Class sessions through Canvas, with no additional log-ins or installations required

  • A comprehensive self-service help center, as well as a tech team available during business hours

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