Frequently Asked Questions

Successful online students take charge of their own learning! They attend their classes and check their emails every day. Most importantly, they communicate with their teachers, office staff, and learning coaches!

1. Ask for Help
2. Set up an Effective Learning Environment
3. Manage Your Time
4. Get and Stay Organized
5. Use Effective Study Skills – Take Notes!
6. Take a Break!
7. Have a Plan B – What is the plan if I lose internet?
8. Go to Live Class Sessions
9. Connect with Other Students & Families
10. Work in Every Course Every School Day

YES! Parents, Families, and Learning Coaches have many reasons they may need to travel. Students can still attend school regularly and continue learning from anywhere. Students just need to be able to connect to wifi to continue their learning. 

With our schedule, student instruction begins at 8:40 a.m. and ends at Noon. 

Live drop-in help sessions available every school day from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To see the full bell schedule, click here.

Live instruction is available each day. For the 24-25 school year that starts at 8:40am. The schedule will be consistent each day. 

Our schedule is built to allow for learning to continue with a reduced screen time. It also allows students to complete work.

Yes, during the zoom sessions students will be able to engage together in the lesson. We also offer clubs through which students can connect, with both in-person and online meetings!

Substantive Academic Contact:

• Attending and participating in a Live Class Session
• Attending a drop-in help session
• Meaningful communication with instructor via email, text, or phone call

If a student misses a class, a recording will be available for the student to view. They should also attend the Help Session or email the teacher.

If you want to register for Medford Online Academy, please use links on our webpage for new and returning students.  Upon accessing the link, if your student is a current Medford Student, you will be prompted to fill out a transfer form. If you are new to Medford School District, please contact our office.

For students in 4 -8 schedules are available through ParentVue and StudentVue.  Click here for directions. 

Students will take a comprehensive courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science/History as well as a variety of electives.

The Standards Based curriculum is provided by Medford School District Teachers, Edgenuity or Pearson and through our district academic community. Our classes will ensure consistency and credit toward graduation requirements.

Grades 6-8 can attend elective classes in the afternoon at their resident middle school.  Contact the office for more information.

Yes, we are aligning our curriculum to our district partners. We have the same expectations and grading structure.

Yes! They can participate in activities through the school they would have normally attended.

The curriculum and teachers will provide work that meets the needs of diverse learners with diverse goals.

Students with an IEP receiving Special Education services that are concerned about an online education will work with your case manager on a case by case basis to determine if MOA is an appropriate placement before enrolling. 

Each student who is identified as TAG has a personal plan that is developed with the student, the family, and data on the student’s strengths. Each plan is individualized to the student and implemented by the teacher. 

We provide options for both in-person and remote state testing! 

• Check email daily, and grades and progress weekly
• Assist student in creating a daily routine and organization system
• Ensure the student has all necessary materials

Students will need:

• Paper
• Pencils or pens
• Crayons or colored pencils or markers for projects
• Anything needed that would assist with staying organized.

Desmos will be our online calculator.

We provide all school supplies needed to all families, free of charge!

During registration, notify the staff and we will direct you on how to obtain a hot spot.

Yes, the district will provide students with a Chromebook, if needed. Chromebooks from your CDL program will work. Students can also use a personal device. 

• Computer (Laptop, Desktop, Chrome Book)
• Mouse
• Headset
• Internet Access 

We take privacy very seriously. We follow all current privacy FERPA guidelines. Students can only access recordings through authentication in HelloId and the Learning Management System Canvas. 

MOA is a school of choice option in the Medford School District 549c.

At this time MOA does not have a dual-language program available. 

YES! We partner with our MSD schools for students to participate in a variety of ways. Please know that classes and activities will be in-person classes not online. 

For electives classes, please contact our office, we will contact your home school and determine if there is availability for your student. Participation in these on-site, in-person activities and electives is based on space availability. 

We know that every student is a different person and has unique learning styles. If your students would learn best in an in-person classroom please fill out the transfer form located under the Enroll Now Button. List Medford Online as your current school back to your neighborhood school. The transfer is reviewed based on space and availability at this time.