FAQ's
How can I see a preview of the curriculum?
LUOA educators and Liberty University professors design our unique curriculum specifically for our students. click each grade or electives below to view curriculum.
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6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Electives
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Do homeschooled students need a transcript?
If you have been homeschooling your child, you will need to provide a transcript and/or report card. As you prepare your homeschooling records, you should include all courses completed, credits earned or hours spent, and the letter grade earned. Try to organize chosen courses according to grade level, even if it doesn’t conform to the exact format or timeframe of your educational process. The more recognizable you can make your transcripts, the easier it is for our Admissions Office to review them.
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How can LUOA help students prepare for college?
Liberty University Online Academy’s courses of study are designed to prepare students for entrance to most universities and colleges. Because each college or university has its own entrance requirements, students should contact the school(s) they want to attend to ensure LUOA’s curriculum meets the admission requirements for that institution.
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How long is the school year?
Each student is given up to 41 weeks to complete 1 school year’s coursework. Semester courses are 22 weeks and year-long courses are 41 weeks.
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I have just pulled my student out of a public school. What do I do now?
We recommend contacting your state to find out what your state’s homeschooling laws are. Your state could classify Liberty University Online Academy as either a private school or a homeschool.
Your local school district can provide you with any necessary documentation for your state.
We are here to help you with the transition from public school to LUOA!
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What needs to be done if my student will not be able to submit assignments for a while?
One of the benefits of schooling online is the flexibility of the schedule. With the Online Academy, you have the flexibility to change your schedule when it becomes necessary. You do not need to notify the Online Academy of a singular school day that has been or will be missed.
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Our flexible curriculum allows students to take longer breaks if strictly necessary. It is important to contact our academic advising team and teacher(s) as well, so we know not to process any withdrawal for inactivity in the event of an extended absence.
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What does a typical school day look like?
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Morning
Breakfast, Prayer, Journaling & Affirmations
Academic Instruction (Liberty University Online Academy)
Life & Leadership Workshops
Midday
Strength & Conditioning
Nutrition & Recovery
Lunch
Afternoon
Football Skill Development
Film Study & Tactical Training
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Time spent on the computer will vary depending on your school calendar, the number of subjects that have been assigned, and the student’s understanding of the course material. Generally, a student taking a full course load spread over a 180-day (not counting weekends and holidays) school year will spend 3 to 5 hours a day on the computer.
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What can be done to improve my student’s penmanship if all the work is done on the computer?
In the elementary and middle school curriculum, students will have quite a few worksheets. Worksheets will need to be printed, filled out by hand, and then scanned and submitted.
If you would like your student to do more penmanship work, have the student do the online assignments and projects on paper first for the handwriting practice, and then type the work into the curriculum page and submit it.
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How quickly will my student’s work be graded?
Our teachers have up to 48 hours (with the exception of weekends and holidays) to review and grade each student’s daily assignments. Since projects are much larger than daily assignments, teachers are given up to 4 days to grade projects.
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How often should I check my student’s progress?
We encourage you to take an active role in your student’s education. Parents are essential in actively teaching and working with the student throughout the lessons, and we encourage daily review of student progress. Your involvement is critical to your student’s success.
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How do I withdraw my student from a course?
If your student needs to withdraw from an LUOA or Dual Enrollment course, please contact Academic Advising. They will process everything accordingly and work with Student Accounts to update any necessary financial obligations.
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How do I contact K-12 teachers?
There are 2 different ways to contact your student’s teachers:
Through the Inbox in your student’s curriculum.
Via the “Chat Live” button in the curriculum portal.
Remember – teachers have 48 hours to grade daily assignments, 4 days to grade projects, and 24 hours to respond to emails. Students can also talk to live teachers outside of their assigned teachers by phone during normal business hours for help with course content or homework! See our Contact Us page for more information.
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Do you offer achievement testing?
Yes! We are pleased to announce that your student will have access to the Iowa Assessments™ from April 1 to May 31. All full-time LUOA Students in grades 3, 5, 7, and 9, in addition to all full-time students living in the state of Tennessee in grades 3-11, are automatically enrolled in assessments. For more information, see our Standardized Testing section.
How do LUOA students perform on achievement testing?
Students who perform well in Liberty University Online Academy courses generally earn above-average scores on standardized testing.
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Will LUOA credits be accepted by another school?
Liberty University Online Academy’s transcripts are accepted by most schools; each school can accept or reject any transfer credits. If you anticipate transferring to a different school in the future, we recommend contacting the school to verify that all credits will be accepted.