Elementary School Information for Military Students and Families

You can find information about the documents required to enroll in TVAH and the steps for providing or obtaining academic records in the Enrollment and Registration section of our Military Family Support page.

At TVAH Elementary School, we understand the unique challenges that come with relocating as a military-connected student. To ensure a smooth transition, our campus provides a comprehensive virtual transition program that includes:

• A welcome survey sent by the military liaisons upon enrollment to identify student needs and interests.
• A frequently updated Smore newsletter with helpful information, resources, and support services.
• Introductions to key staff members, including teachers, advisors, counselors, and military liaisons during orientation to help students feel connected from the start.
• A guided walkthrough of learning platforms including Canvas and IXL, so students understand how to access lessons, complete coursework, and submit assignments as well as an introduction to Engageli so students can make the most of live class sessions.
• A designated space in the K12 Zone for military-connected students to connect, share experiences, and build peer relationships.
• Military family liaisons will host a Town Hall specifically for all military-connected families who still have questions after orientation sessions.

This transition program ensures that our military-connected students are welcomed, supported, and set up for success from the moment they join our virtual campus.

• Extracurricular activities include optional, quarterly in-person outings.  Virtual options will always be available to all students.  
• Virtual social hours and regular check-ins will be hosted by a military liaison to foster a sense of community amongst military-connect students.

Struggling students have different opportunities for support. All TVAH students have complete access to IXL, they may attend additional live sessions with their teachers, and they may work with our interventionists.

• TVAH Military Liaisons
• TVAH Important links
• TVAH announcements
• Bobcat Family Guide

Review the Family Handbook/Student Code of Conduct

• Students must log into the TVAH online learning platform, Canvas, every school day. Please see our attendance smore here for more details or our attendance policy.
• Students are expected to complete all asynchronous lessons within Canvas daily.
• Students must attend all Class Connect sessions (CCs) unless they are marked as optional (-OPT). If a student misses a CC, or just wants to review what was covered, they can access the recording at any time. 
• Course work is posted within individual classes in the Online Learning System (OLS) and may include readings, discussions, writing assignments, quizzes, and tests. It is expected that all work is completed as scheduled, but students are not penalized for late work. Zeros are entered in the gradebook each Friday, but students can continue to submit assignments for full credit until the lock dates at the end of the semester. Students have three attempts on Canvas graded assignments (CGAs), but only one attempt on Common Formative Assessments (CFAs).

Texas Education Code [28.0211 and 28.0213] and House Bill 1416 require schools to provide accelerated instruction and targeted support to students who do not achieve “Approaches” or higher on their assigned STAAR test. This accelerated instruction will be in up to two subjects, prioritizing math and reading language arts and must be provided during the school year following the referenced STAAR test. TVAH has partnered with IXL Learning to offer adaptive instruction 24/7 so students can complete their tutoring hours at any time of day. Learning coaches who do not wish for their students to participate in HB1416 tutoring via IXL may opt out. IXL will still be required in their regular courses.  

To provide students with specialized instruction while maintaining strong relationships and support, our virtual elementary school uses a departmentalized model in grades 3–5.

• Grades 3–4: Students are assigned two teachers—one for Math and Science and one for English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies.
• Grade 5: Students are assigned three teachers—one for ELA, one for Math, and one for Science and U.S. History.

Each student is also assigned a homeroom teacher who serves as the primary point of contact for families and oversees the student’s elective courses, including Art, Music, and Fitness & Health. The homeroom teacher is typically one of the student’s content-area teachers. For students receiving special education services, the student’s case manager serves as the homeroom teacher.

This structure allows students to benefit from teachers with content-specific expertise while ensuring they have a dedicated educator supporting their overall success and helping families stay connected throughout the school year.

Review the Interstate Compact Parent Guide to find out how schools in various states support the journey of the military-connected student, specifically students of full-time active service members, including National Guard and Reserve Component service members on active duty.