Frequently Asked Questions

How does the program work? Each student who is enrolled in Odyssey Charter School is provided with a personalized technology-based instructional program designed to specifically address their strengths, needs, and individual learning styles. Students meet once weekly with their teacher in a one-on-one meeting that takes place in the student's home or at a designated location for grades K-7, or 4 hours one day a week on campus instruction for grades 8-12. Students are assessed, tested, and assigned a developmentally appropriate program of instruction based on their individual learning level. The student's lessons are delivered via a secured Internet connection to our on-line curriculum program, "Compass Learning". During the weekly meeting, the teacher(s) will direct the student's daily assignments and educational learning objectives, review previous week's work, and provide the student with motivating and positive reinforcement.

Does the curriculum meet state standards?
Odyssey Charter School utilizes the Clark County School District's Curriculum Essentials Framework and Course Syllabi as its curriculum. The instructional on-line curriculum is correlated and aligned to Nevada State Standards and meets all state requirements.

How is the curriculum individualized for my child?
Each student is individually assessed and assigned an on-line placement test that is designed to provide the student with the best possible course of study for their individual learning level. The self placed interactive learning activities are highly motivating and intended to focus developmentally on each student's individual needs. During the required weekly meetings, the student's teachers will provide an individualized lesson plan of learning activities to supplement the on-line program.

Is all the school work done on the computer?
The graphically enhanced on-line curriculum is very similar to an interactive textbook and many of the daily learning activities are assigned utilizing the computer. The teacher may also direct various assignments, lessons, and activities to be completed when the student is not on-line using the computer. The program is highly individualized and the actual time spent on the computer varies by students, according to the daily learning activities directed by the teacher.

How many hours each day is my child required to work?
Odyssey Charter School adheres to all state regulations and requirements pertaining to daily attendance. Based on the student's grade level, these instructional requirements range from 610 minutes per week for kindergarten students, up to 1650 minutes for 7th - 8th grade students. Although minimum time requirements must be met, there is no maximum number of minutes that a student may work. The on-line curriculum is available to our students seven days a week, 24 hours per day, and 365 days a year.

What about State Testing?
All students at Odyssey Charter School must be present and participate in all state mandated testing per NRS 389.015. Students and parents will be told in advance when the various tests will be scheduled. In addition to the state mandated testing, students are required to take other tests periodically throughout the school year. Some of these tests are designed to identify student strengths and weaknesses and are used by the teachers to assist in designing a student's instructional program and to document student growth. Parents are encouraged to discuss the importance of testing with their children to help ensure that the students do their very best.

What about socialization?
Odyssey Charter Schools offers various school-wide events throughout the year to supplement the academic curriculum and provide an opportunity for positive social interaction between students of various grade levels. Students are also required to attend their assigned monthly group class activity with their teacher. Many professionals agree that social growth and positive social skills are best developed by regular contact with people of various ages, making our program an excellent socialization model. As a program of distance education, socialization opportunities may be limited and parents/guardians are encouraged to provide positive social interaction opportunities for their student within the community at-large.


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