McFarland School District

Online Virtual Charter Schools

Special Note for McFarland School District Residents 20-21 School Year

McFarland School District wants to provide you with information on requesting the Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) virtual, online option for McFarland families with students attending grades K-12 for the 2020-21 school year. McFarland is fortunate to have Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) as our virtual charter school for students in grades K-12.

Virtual Option for Families - Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA)
WIVA is a public school with its own staff, administration, and separate charter School Board. WIVA is available to currently enrolled or resident students from McFarland School District as we are the authorizing school district.

Please complete one form for each K-12 student at this link,

WIVA is a fully virtual educational experience and an option for those who are uncomfortable with an in-person attendance model.

For overall questions about WIVA, please contact Susan P. Stewart, Interim Head of Schools at sstewart1@k12.com or 608.838.9482.
For K8 specific questions, contact the K8 Principal at drahmlow@k12.com
For HS specific questions, contact the HS Principal at cworden@k12.com
For questions regarding special education services at WIVA, contact the Special Programs Manager at reberhardt@k12.com
For enrollment questions, please contact WIVA’s enrollment team at slee@wivcs.org

Wisconsin Virtual Academy is dedicated to providing K–12 students an enriching learning experience tailored to their needs. Wisconsin-licensed teachers develop Individualized Learning Plans for each student to target their academic strengths and weaknesses. An engaging, highly interactive curriculum challenges students with courses in core subjects, art, music, world languages, electives, and AP®. Students have multiple opportunities to connect through in-person social outings, online clubs, prom, National Honor Society, student council, and more.

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Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is an innovative online school that combines traditional academics with career technical education, giving students in grades 9–12 a head start on their college and career goals. All students complete a career exploration program and can choose from a variety of courses in these high-demand career fields: Architecture and Construction, Business, Health Science, and Information Technology. Wisconsin-licensed teachers provide live, online instruction and guide student progress. Students can gain workplace experience and prepare to take industry certification exams upon graduation.

Our online virtual charter schools operate as a non-instrumentality charter school of the McFarland School District. "Non-instrumentality" means the day to day operation rests solely with the charter holder, Four Lakes Education, its board, and its education provider, K12, Inc.

Our extensive charter agreement focuses on the charter school meeting all statutory requirements and specific district requirements, including but not limited to, annual performance goals and parent satisfaction goals. Use the following link to visit the school websites: Wisconsin Virtual Academy or Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin.

Open Enrollment Information

For information about virtual online Open Enrollment please call (608) 838-9482 ext. 3144

Wisconsin Virtual Academy/Destinations Career Academy, 4721 Dale-Curtin Drive, McFarland, WI 53558; Phone: 608.838.WIVA (9482); Fax: 608.838.9483

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