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Students at Launch Virtual Academy become well versed using the following online platforms typically utilized in many colleges and universities around the country.

CANVAS

CANVAS is a Learning Management System (LMS) that supports online teaching and learning. Launch uses CANVAS as the main hub for online content.

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Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is the online portal to register students to attend Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) schools. All SUHSD schools use Infinite Campus to access student schedules, student attendance, grades, and announcements.

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Google Mail

Gmail is Google’s email service that connects our students under Sweetwater Union High School District’s Google for Education account. Students can receive and send email messages from any computer or device with a web browser. 

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Microsoft TEAMS (TEAMS)

TEAMS is the virtual classroom where students and teachers communicate and collaborate. You can access TEAMs directly from an internet browser by signing in to your Microsoft account or by opening your computer desktop’s TEAMs app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is Launch Virtual Academy?

    Launch Virtual Academy is a Course-Based Independent Study School using a blended learning pedagogical approach designed for the student and family that wants a flexible program that maximizes choice. It is open to any 7th – 12th grade student that wants their education primarily online. It provides Choice, Flexibility, Personalized Learning, Online and On-Site Activities, Certified Teachers, Engaging Curriculum, Access to On-Site enrichment programs (as conditions allow and safety protocols are in place) including Sports, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).

  • How is Online Learning at Launch Virtual Academy different than Distance Learning?

    Launch Virtual Academy is an online school. It is not Distance Learning. Launch Academy is an independent study program where student attendance is based on satisfactory course progress, not seat time. There is teacher online instruction (LIVE Academic Sessions) and student collaboration, but less frequent than what students experienced during Distance learning. In regular school the teacher paces the class for all students to be on the same curriculum topics. At Launch Academy students have access to the course content 24/7 and can move faster through the curriculum than regular school. Students at Launch move independently through the course content while teacher monitors, evaluates, and provides support. Launch offers personalized and flexible education for each student.

  • Who can attend Launch Virtual Academy?
    1. Any student  in grades 7th-12th who lives within the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) boundaries.
    2. Any  student in grades 7th-12th who lives outside SUHSD boundaries but obtains an inter-district transfer permit from their current district office.
  • How many classes do students take at a time?

    We operate on a quarter system. Within each quarter, students will take 3 classes (credits). Each quarter class is equivalent to a semester-based class at a comprehensive school. By the end of the academic year students will complete 12 credits (classes) just as they would at a traditional site. Opportunities for advanced credit completion are also available within our quarter system.

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