Responsibilities of Odyssey Academy

Odyssey will be pleased to….

1. Provide a complete year's curriculum in five (elementary-middle school) or six (high school) academic subjects, or part-time program as requested.  (Additional elective subjects are available for students who have shown ability to handle an above average workload.)
2. Provide documents with specific directions to achieve successful implementation of  Odyssey’s curriculum.
3. Provide access to inventory for sale of required reference books, answer keys, audio tapes, video tapes, kindergarten kits,
   and first grade kits.
4. Provide access to online diagnostic testing upon enrollment with a customized educational plan to meet the specific needs of
   my student(s).
5. Provide achievement testing  as required each school year to evaluate student progress with national norms. (Fee applies.) If deficiencies are noted, a remedial program will be required to correct deficiencies.
6. Request the student’s records from the previous school.
7. Maintain of all student records. (Faithful daily record keeping and quarterly reporting are necessary
   for all students to stay enrolled in the Academy.)
8. Provide all forms and necessary materials for parents to maintain proper control in motivating individualized
   learning.
9. Prepare Academic Plans for all high school students to project graduation from high school. (Students will not be allowed to graduate early—before 17 years and 9 months of age—unless the college preparatory course of study is completed.)
10. Provide Odyssey’s high school identification number and registration forms for taking college entrance exams.
11. Grant a diploma of graduation upon completion of all requirements.
12. Provide daily mentoring through the built-in message center in Switched-On for any academic, procedural, or record-keeping questions.
13. Provide telephone access to the student’s teacher (limited-additional time can be purchased.)
14. Provide an umbrella of protection as a recognized independent study program through The National
    Association of Private Schools. Odyssey Academy recommends that each family join the Home School Legal
    Defense Association—call 540-338-5600 and keep abreast of Home Schooling Requirements in their
    state.
15. Prepare periodic school newsletters to keep parents informed of issues, changes, and tips for success.

Responsibilities of the Home School Parent

1. If using Switched-On Schoolhouse, parent will personally perform installation.
2. Maintain security of the parent’s password.  (Failure to keep the password secure could result in student completing schoolwork again, or possible withdrawal.)
3. Provide a quiet place for the student to study.
4. Provide a regular schedule for schoolwork completion.
5. Monitor the student as they are completing their schoolwork, including all quizzes and tests.
6. Be available as the first “line of defense” to answer easy academic questions.
7. Regularly check personal e-mail account to maintain e-mail communication between the parent and administration office.
8. Make sure the student is synchronizing twice a day, if using SOS Sync.
9. Regularly log in to Parent DL to monitor the student's progress.
10. Notify the Administration Office anytime the computer locks-up and requires a restart, or the computer is completely down and the student cannot work.
11. Perform or pay a professional to keep the computer happy and healthy.
12. If using paper-based curriculum, complete and mail quarterly reports on time.