FAQ-Enrollment
Who is eligible to enroll?
Any student grades K-12 are eligible to apply for Omaha Virtual School. Acceptance is subject to the student meeting eligibility requirements.
Please note, filling out an application does not guarantee enrollment at OVS. Students should continue attending their current school until they are provided with an OVS start date via email.
Please note, filling out an application does not guarantee enrollment at OVS. Students should continue attending their current school until they are provided with an OVS start date via email.
What determines a student's acceptance into OVS?
In order to be successful in OVS, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Independently motivated to learn
- Parent/guardian, or other adult close to the student, available daily to facilitate learning and keep the student on track.
- Ability to attend face-to-face sessions at least once per week at our learning center inside the Omaha TAC building at 3215 Cuming Street in Omaha.
- Provide consistent transportation to face-to-face sessions. We do not offer any transportation or vouchers for transportation.
- Ability to provide consistent internet service inside the home
- Other considerations include attendance at previous school, chronic behavior issues, ability to serve IEP, credit sufficiency (high school), and current/previous school recommendation/input.
What do I need to do if my home attendance school is not Omaha Public Schools?
Students who reside in a Nebraska school district other than Omaha Public Schools will need to fill out the Nebraska Option Enrollment paperwork and fill out section one. You then must take the form to the administrative offices of your home attendance school district to be signed in section 2. You will then return this form to Omaha Virtual School and we will forward to student placement to have you transferred into Omaha Public Schools.
Please note, our enrollment dates do not align with NEOP deadlines. School districts are not under any obligation to sign after the March 15th deadline. This is rare, but if your school district refuses to sign, we are unable to enroll you in our program.
Please note, our enrollment dates do not align with NEOP deadlines. School districts are not under any obligation to sign after the March 15th deadline. This is rare, but if your school district refuses to sign, we are unable to enroll you in our program.
Is there a cost to attend?
Omaha Virtual School is a free program within Omaha Public Schools. We provide a device and materials for your student to succeed in a blended learning environment. All families must provide consistent high speed internet access at home. If you need help with internet service, you can contact Cox's Connect to Compete here.
Do you serve students who have been expelled from other schools?
OVS is not able to accept students who have been expelled from other schools or programs.
Can Omaha Virtual School serve students with an IEP?
Omaha Virtual School can serve tier 1 special education (3 hours per week). These services are provided online.
How do I apply?
Students may apply for our program during open enrollment periods. Fall enrollment for the 2020-21 school year opens on April 15, 2020. We will accept applications through August 19, 2020. Please fill out applications as soon as possible to allow time for processing.
Please see our application page for instructions and the application.
Please see our application page for instructions and the application.
Can I apply in person?
The Omaha Virtual School application is a fillable pdf. We do not accept paper applications. It is possible to complete the application via a phone or tablet, though much easier on a computer. Please do not use Mozilla Firefox browser for the pdf or it will not give you the option to type your answers.
If you encounter issues, please contact us at virtualschool@ops.org.
If you encounter issues, please contact us at virtualschool@ops.org.
What do I need for the initial application?
When filling out the initial application for OVS, please have a copy of your students most recent report card/transcript.
If your student attends outside of Omaha Public Schools and has a current IEP/504 plan, please submit a copy of this as well. The special education department will review to ensure OVS can adequately serve your student's IEP.
If your student attends outside of Omaha Public Schools and has a current IEP/504 plan, please submit a copy of this as well. The special education department will review to ensure OVS can adequately serve your student's IEP.
What other documents will I need to enroll?
Once your application is accepted, you will register with Omaha Public Schools through the online portal. Please gather the following documents, but do not send them to us until we request that you do so once your student has been accepted into the program. You will upload these to the application. They can be scanned, or a clear picture can be taken with your device. Students who already attend Omaha Public Schools may not need to provide all documents, but may need to provide updates.
- birth certificate
- immunization records
- physical exam record (required Kindergarten and 7th grade and out of district transfers)
- proof of residence (Internet or utility bill issued within 60 days, driver's license issued within 90 days. If utilities are not in parent/guardian name, please contact OVS for a residency affidavit.)
- NEOP form (only for students residing outside of Omaha Public Schools district.
