A student may register at RJSVS if the following enrollment criteria are met:

• Residency: Proof of Indiana residency is required (IC 20-19-9-6)

• Technology Access: Reliable internet

• Commitment: Students must commit to at least one full semester

• Orientation: Participation in a required orientation, which includes both a virtual session with Indiana Online Academy and an in-person orientation with Rush County Schools

• Parent-Student Contract: Must be signed and submitted

• Families must be in good standing to enroll

Students may enroll only during designated registration periods leading up to the start of a semester. However, mid-semester transitions will be allowed under special circumstances, such as medical needs, special education placement, or disciplinary considerations as allowed by the IOA.

A transition to RJSVS may occur only during allowed registration periods. However, other circumstances may require a transition from the traditional learning environment to the virtual learning space. The following considerations are only examples and do not encompass all possibilities.

• A family may provide credible documentation from a medical professional stating that a virtual learning environment is in the student's best interest.

• A case conference committee may decide that a transition to the virtual environment is in the best interest of the student.

• Disciplinarians and building administrators, in consultation with a student and their family, may decide that a virtual learning environment is in the best interest of the student.

It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to inform Rushville Jr/Sr Virtual School of any change of address or phone number. If you have a change of address, you are required to provide the new address and the corresponding proof of residency documentation. All information and documentation can be uploaded through Harmony Family Access. If additional assistance is needed, documentation may be brought in to be scanned and uploaded.

If there is a change of custody for the student, parents and guardians are required to provide the corrected student information, including the current custody order.

Indiana Online Academy (IOA) serves as the primary provider of curriculum and instruction for Rushville Jr./Sr. Virtual School for grades 7–12. As such, families must be deeply familiar with Indiana Online Academy’s policies and expectations in addition to those outlined in this handbook. Students and parents are encouraged to review IOA’s guidelines, available at indianaonline.org.

Indiana Online Academy offers courses using two delivery methods:

All RJSVS students are required to enroll in six classes and participate in at least two LIVE classes each day.

• Qualifying LIVE classes for high school students include any LIVE class offered through Indiana Online or any in-person class hosted at Rushville Consolidated High School or an affiliated CTE provider. 

• Qualifying LIVE classes for middle school students are the LIVE classes offered through Indiana Online. Hybrid scheduling is not available for middle school students.

Those who wish to enroll in a fully asynchronous course load must submit documentation supporting the need for asynchronous scheduling for consideration by the RJSVS administrative committee.

Students enrolled in Rushville Jr./Sr. Virtual School are expected to take an active role in their learning and to meet all academic, communication, and participation expectations outlined below. These responsibilities are designed to support student success in an online learning environment.

• Establish and maintain a dedicated workspace that is free from distractions.

• Check school email and teacher communication tools daily.

• Complete all required activities in the Welcome (Start Here) Module during the first week of the school year.

• Complete the Indiana Online Academy Onboarding Activity, which provides guidance on navigating Genius, Canvas, and other instructional platforms.

• Successfully complete the Indiana Online Academy Onboarding Quiz.

• Sign the Indiana Online Academy Academic Integrity Contract as part of the onboarding process.

Students must establish contact with each teacher by telephone or video conference during the first week of the school year. During this initial week, teachers will work with students to ensure technology is functioning properly, communication expectations are established, questions are addressed, and a productive working relationship is formed. Teacher contact information can be found on the course homepage or the Teacher Contact page.