Q: What is Quaker Digital Academy?
A: QDA is an onlinepublic community school sponsored
by the New Philadelphia City School District.
Q: Why did NPCS create a digital academy?
A: Please click on the link below to read an excellent
article written by Rachel Zinn of the Toledo Blade.
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040411/NEWS04/404110367/-1/NEWS
Q: What diploma do you receive from Quaker Digital Academy?
A: A full high school diploma granted by the New
Philadelphia City School District through the QDA.
Q: Who can benefit from QDA?
A: Students who work or have other types of
responsibilities, need a different learning
environment, want to take courses not available at a
local school, or want to learn from home.
General Student Info
Q: Who can enroll in Quaker Digital Academy?
A: Residents of the state of Ohio who are at least 5
years old by August 1 and no older than 21 years old
at enrollment.
Q: How much does it cost to enroll in Quaker Digital Academy?
A: QDA is a public community school. Tuition is free
to students who residents of the state of Ohio.
Q: Are there any fees or expenses involved in QDA?
A: QDA does not charge tuition, however students
must provide consumables such as paper and ink
cartridges if a printer is necessary and provide a
phone line or cable connection. If your student meets
attendance and participation requirements, all or a
portion of the connectivity costs will be reimbursed at
the end of each semester.
Technology Requirements
Q: Are computer skills required to enroll in QDA?
A: Computer skills are not required; however, basic
computer can make the transition to a distance
learning environment easier.
Q: How many computers will I receive if there are
multiple students in my home?
A: QDA will provide one computer for each QDA
student in the household.
Q: Do I have to use the QDA computer?
A: No
Academic
Q: Do I have to log in everyday?
A: You are required to log on 5 days of each
academic week and you must adhere to a schedule of
completion of work developed by your teachers.
Q: How will I communicate with my teacher?
A: Teachers can be reached by email, discussion
boards, or forums.
Q: Can I graduate early?
A: All high school students will be required to carry a
minimum of 4 credits each semester. A student who
wishes to graduate early may do so by carrying more
credits each semester. Each student will work closely
with their guidance counselor to design this program.
Q: Am I required to take the Ohio proficiency test?
A: Yes, the state of Ohio requires all students to take
the Ohio Proficiency Test.
Q: Will I receive a diploma?
A: Yes, upon completion of all graduation
requirements students will receive a high school
diploma and can participate in the New Philadelphia
City Schools graduation ceremony.
Q: How many times a year will I have to report to a
school designated location?
A: Students will be required to attend proficiency test
sessions at a designated location.
Special Needs Students
Q: Can students with disabilities or special needs
enroll in QDA?
A: Only after our Special Education team reviews all
records to verify that we can indeed fairly service the student.
Q: How will my child’s needs be met?
A: Each child will work with a regular education
teacher, as well as a special needs teacher in his/her
age-appropriate grade level. The child’s needs will be
met according to the Individualized Education Plan/
IEP. Service options may include regular classes
without modifications after a consultation with a
special needs teacher; regular class with
modifications from a special needs teacher;
individualized classes with part regular education
classes; or individualized classes.
Q: What is the process for identification of a child with
special needs?
A: If a child is having difficulty, the parent or teacher
may ask for a meeting with the Intervention Assistance
Team (IAT). The IAT will meet to discuss the needs of
the child, identify the problem and develop a plan of
intervention. Contingent to the outcomes of the plan,
the child may or may not proceed to the Multi-
factored Evaluation process, which includes further
testing by a team of professionals.
Q: Will assistive technology be provided?
A: Needs for assistive technology will be assessed and
reasonable accommodations will be made if
necessary.
Q: Will my special needs child be required to take the
Ohio Proficiency Test?
A: The decision to be tested will be based upon the
child’s IEP. However, standardized testing will be
encouraged.
The application and Request for Student Records are
available online (Adobe Reader needed) or picked up
at the Administration Office and can be mailed or
faxed to:
QDA
New Philadelphia City Schools
Attn: Karen Sterling
248 Front Ave. S.W.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Fax: 330-364-0680
Toll Free: 866-968-7032
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