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For Parents and Families

At Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy, we view families as essential partners in every scholar’s growth and achievement. This Family Resources page is your central hub, designed to keep you informed, connected, and equipped with everything you need, from school calendars and important forms to community programs and academic support tools.
Whether you’re seeking academic resources, enrollment guidance, or details on upcoming family events, you’ll find helpful links and timely updates here to support your scholar’s journey. Together, we’re cultivating a vibrant, inclusive school community where every child is empowered to reach new heights.
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School Hours

Grades K-6 scholars’ school start time is 8:30 am EST, and Grades 7-12 scholars’ school start time is 8:00 am EST.

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Attendance Policy

PLA Virtual scholars are required to attend each of the 180 instructional days as indicated on the official school calendar.If a scholar is unable to attend a scheduled instructional day, the Parent or Guardian must report the absence by calling the school’s attendance line within 24 hours and providing the reason for the absence.

Required Instructional Hours

PLA Virtual adheres to the state-mandated 180-day instructional calendar. The academic calendar is published each spring prior to the start of the school year and is available on the PLA Virtual website as well as in the Scholar’s Handbook.

In compliance with Indiana law, scholars in grades K–6 must complete a minimum of five (5) hours of instructional time per day, while scholars in grades 7–12 must complete at least six (6) hours per day to fulfill state attendance requirements.

Instructional hours are fulfilled through a combination of participation in live classroom sessions, completion of online coursework via Blackboard, engagement in teacher-approved offline enrichment activities, and attendance in state-mandated assessments.

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Students, staff, parents, and community members are invited to confidentially share suggestions, kudos, and safety concerns—including bullying, weapons, or threats of violence—with our administration 24/7. Please complete the information form below. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1. All personal information is optional and will remain confidential.

The McKinney-Vento Act protects scholars from discrimination based on their lack of a permanent residence. Homeless Scholars are eligible to receive a variety of services including: transportation services, free meals under the school nutrition programs, limited English proficiency class, gifted and talented programs, and special education services based on a scholar’s eligibility. Homeless Scholars will not be denied enrollment based on lack of proof of residency. Please consult the McKinney-Vento Act Liaison if you need assistance. The PLA Network does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or national origin in any employment and/or educational opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity for which the PLA Network Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The PLA Network values diversity. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is committed to making its websites accessible for all, including individuals with disabilities, and strives to ensure accessibility currently and as new technologies emerge. PLA welcomes questions and input on its sites' accessibility at each development phase. Please contact our Call Center at 888.655.0777 or submit feedback to Communications@PhalenAcademies.org if you encounter an issue accessing any portion of the network's websites.

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