Online School and Class Connect Resources
*CLICK HERE for list of helpful videos and documents.
CLICK HERE for Class Connect Resources
ARVA Middle School Strong Start
ARVA Middle School Strong Start strives to provide incoming students with the tools to be successful in the ARVA program. Below you will find helpful information and resources for students and Learning Coaches to make this year and years to come a success.
Meet your CAPE:

Misty Mathes
Student Support Advisor,
Coach of Academic Performance and Engagement (C.A.P.E)
501-664-4225 Ext. 2020
mmathes@arva.org

Crystal Clayborn
Student Support Advisor,
Coach of Academic Performance and Engagement (C.A.P.E)
501-664-4225 Ext. 2167
cclayborn@arva.org

Karen Stewart
Student Support Advisor,
Coach of Academic Performance and Engagement (C.A.P.E)
501-664-4225 Ext. 2210
kstewart@arva.org


Alyssa Gordon
Student Support Advisor,
Coach of Academic Performance and Engagement (C.A.P.E)
501-664-4225 Ext. 2077
agordon@arva.org
Mica McAfee
Student Support Advisor,
Coach of Academic Performance and Engagement (C.A.P.E)
501-664-4225 Ext. 2109
mmcafee@arva.org

Strong Start Orientation
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All new families will be required to attend a live New Family Orientation. You will find this orientation by logging into the learning coach page and selecting the schedule tab. You will see the days and times for the orientations listed and will simply click on the session you want to attend at the time listed. If you are unable to attend a session please contact your Student Support Advisor/CAPE.

Online Middle School Course
All families will need to complete the Online Middle School Learning course the first week of school, if not before. You can find this course by logging into your student's home page and selecting the classes tab. CLICK HERE to watch a short video about how to access the course and lessons.

Learn to Navigate the Online School
CLICK HERE to check out this helpful resource guide to help figure out navigating the Online School. In this presentation, we walk you through what almost every icon, tab and symbol does in the online school and we tell you how to use the tool. We hope this is very helpful for your family.
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Who to Contact:
Academic needs should be directed to the course specific teacher. For all
non-curriculum questions such as navigation or scheduling, contact your Student Support Advisor/CAPE or home room teacher. For technical issues, please contact K12 Tech Support at 1-866-K12-CARE or www.help.k12.com.

CLICK HERE to download your Middle School Strong Start checklist.
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Getting Started/ Help Resources

Online School and Class Connect Resources
CLICK HERE for list of helpful videos and documents.
CLICK HERE for Class Connect Resources

Middle School Teacher Lists:
6th Grade
Emily Wilson-English
- English
Tanya Johnson- Math
- Math
Rebecca Meador History
Jessica Baker-Science
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7th Grade
Lesli Chestnut-English
Ali Hickman-English
Kristin Manos- Math
Theresa Hobbs- Math
Angela Rish-History
Nadia Claborn-Science
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8th Grade
Casey Brindley- English
Chelsea Macy- Englsih
Tawanna Pinkard-Math
Sienna Strong- Math
Carmita Haynes- History
- History
Jerry Leppold- Science
Laurel Pilgrim-Science
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Special Education
Wendy Lewis- Math Grade 6
Karen Benjamin- English Grade 6
- English Grade 7
April Martin- Math Grade 7
Malynda Russell- English Grade 8
Sarah Cole- Math Grade 8
Darla Maynard-Self-Contained
ARVA Diamonds Rock!
