Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeville Online Academy is a rigorous, comprehensive, fully online K-12 public school based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Lakeville Online Academy offers a high quality virtual learning experience for a wide variety of students including those who are seeking flexibility in their schedules and individualized support for learning. All courses are facilitated by licensed Minnesota teachers and meet or exceed all Minnesota state standards.

Lakeville Area Public Schools went through a rigorous application process with the Minnesota Department of Education for Lakeville Online Academy to become an approved online public school. Students enrolled full time in this program will receive a diploma issued by the Lakeville school district.

Lakeville Online Academy is available to any student in the state of Minnesota provided they can show proof of residency. Additionally, students who are physically residing outside of Minnesota for more than 15 consecutive days cannot be enrolled.

Students enrolled in Lakeville Online Academy complete all of their school work online with the support of parents, families and licensed teachers.  By working online, students and families have flexibility as to when the learning occurs.  By taking online courses students can study where, how and when they want. Courses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Once students login to their courses, their learning begins. They can focus on a different class each day or work on each class everyday.  Licensed teachers are also available to guide lesson pacing, answer questions, or help when students need support.

Lakeville Online Academy teachers are there to support and work in partnership with the parents/guardians/learning coaches throughout the educational experience. Teachers provide guidelines for the completion of work, monitor student progress and provide feedback on assignments and assessments. They are also available for 1:1 instruction when students need help and will communicate with students and families regularly. Our goal is to ensure the success of every student through early intervention for students that may struggle and work in partnership with everyone supporting the student’s learning.

Learning Coaches are parents, guardians or another adult responsible for the day-to-day learning of the student. While students can do their learning anytime, anywhere that best meets their needs and they may do some work independently. 

• This is not an independent study program.
• Support at home is key to success.
  • Each family is required to designate who will act as the student’s Learning Coach and is responsible for providing a learning space appropriate to their learner.
  • Learning coaches will organize the daily learning experiences of a student. 

All students are required daily attendance by state law. Grades 6-12 can check in once daily through their Infinite Campus Portal. Grades K-5 will have attendance taken by their teacher during daily morning meetings. If a student is going to be absent, parents can report the absence through Infinite Campus. 

Students who do not follow these guidelines may be referred for truancy and/or withdrawn from the program.

Most courses run on a semester schedule. Students can move through the course according to their pacing guide. 

Other than in-person orientation, students are required to take State tests in Lakeville in the Spring. While students will be contacted with specific testing dates, the location for testing is located at:

Lakeville Area Schools
17630 Juniper Path, Suite A
Lakeville, MN 55044

Students requesting use of an iPad will need to pick-up and drop-off the equipment at:

Lakeville Area Schools
17630 Juniper Path, Suite A
Lakeville, MN 55044

Lakeville Online Academy is a free, public school. There are no costs for enrollment. Lakeville Online Academy receives funding from the State to offer this educational opportunity to students, just as if they are attending a traditional public school. The only exceptions are those students who are homeschooled, summer school, and students seeking to take additional courses beyond their requirements.

Students need both a device and an Internet connection in order to access their coursework, submit assignments and complete assessments. Devices are provided on loan by the district to all Lakeville Online Academy students. Parents/Guardians will need to complete the iPad Request form. This process will occur once the enrollment process is complete. Internet access is the responsibility of the student and family, whether that be at home, the library or other locations. 

Any K-12 student who is a resident of Minnesota is eligible.

Full-time Lakeville Online Academy students are welcome to participate in sports and/or activities offered through our schools. Please contact the Activities Directors at any of our secondary schools to get more information and/or sign-up. Note that each schools’ sports and activity opportunities should be listed on their websites, which can be accessed online.  We follow the MSHSL guidelines regarding eligibility.

***Please note Lakeville Online Academy is NCAA approved.

Optional community building events are offered for students attending Lakeville Online Academy. Please check the online calendar for upcoming events.

Teachers are available in a variety of ways to help. Students can connect with teachers by phone or email.  In addition, a virtual classroom is available for additional student support.

Once students are fully enrolled into the program, they will be able to select their courses. A Lakeville Online Academy staff member will contact students and families once the registration process is complete. Course selections can be viewed in the Program of Studies

 *Elective course offerings may be subject to enrollment.