What is Quaker Digital Academy - QDA?

QDA is an Ohio Online School for grades K-12

How much is tuition at QDA?

Quaker Digital Academy is tuition free.

Who can enroll at QDA?

Any Ohio resident between 5 and 22. QDA is a K-12 school.

Where is Quaker Digital Academy located?

Quaker Digital Academy has offices in New Philadelphia, Berlin, East Liverpool and Steubenville.

Does Quaker Digital Academy offering tutoring?

Yes. QDA provides in-person and virtual tutoring services.

Does Quaker Digital Academy have live classes?

QDA does not have live instruction. Students can work at their own pace through lesson modules.

What are the office hours for Quaker Digital Academy?

QDA is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5PM during the school year. During the school, QDA has summer hours.

How will my student benefit from attending QDA?

Students will receive a custom tailored education to meet their needs and will be closely monitored by an Instructional Supervisor.

How will my student know what to do at QDA?

Students will have an orientation with their Instructional Supervisor to go over the program.

How will my student's progress be monitored at QDA?

At QDA each student is assigned an Instructional Supervisor (IS) to be the main contact for the student and their family. The "IS" is responsible for monitoring the students’ progress on a bi-weekly basis and communicating progress/expectations with the student and their family.

Why do we assign Instructional Supervisors?

A single person monitors a student’s progress across all courses which equals greater accountability and students have a single point of contact for all questions.

How is QDA different than other online schools?

QDA has four offices located around the State staffed by members of the community and we do not use a for-profit management company.

Do students attending QDA have to meet the same standards as traditional schools?

Yes. Students enrolled at QDA are required to take State Mandated Assessments and meet Graduation Requirements specified by the State Board of Education.

How much time do QDA students spend doing school work during the day/year?

Students are expected to work 5 to 5.5 hours per school day. At the end of the school year students must have 920 hours of attendance (if they enrolled on the first day of school).

If my student isn't done when the school year ends what will happen?

Students may continue to work until their courses expire.

Can my student enlist in the Military after graduation from QDA?

The military recognizes a diploma from QDA the same as a diploma from any traditional school. Students are encouraged to speak with a local recruiter if they are interested in the Military.

What if I don’t have access to a computer or the Internet?

QDA does not provide Internet, we reimburse up to $40/month (please see our Internet Service Reimbursement Policy for more information).

What about opportunities for student socialization?

QDA plans regular field trips to points of interest for its students. In the past, QDA students have visited museums, aquariums, gone to plays and theatrical experiences, and traveled to the zoo!

What does QDA stand for?

QDA stands for Quaker Digital Academy. QDA's sponsor is New Philadelphia City Schools and their school mascot is the Quaker.

Who is Quaker Digital Academy's sponsor?

QDA is sponsored by New Philadelphia City Schools.

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Dear Students and Families,

As COVID-19 / Coronavirus continues to evolve and new information comes out each day, we will continue to provide you updates. The education, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, families, and our community are our first priority. The following is information to keep you up-to-date:

→ QDA operations for student learning will remain the same. Students are expected to continue working.
→ Our office staff is still available via phone, email, and video conferencing.
→For the safety of our staff, there will be no in-person activities.
→Testing Update:
→ All testing has been postponed until further notice.
→ We will update you as soon as information is available.

We will continue to be in touch via phone and email with important information. Parents are encouraged to call their instructional supervisor or main QDA phone number with questions, device issues, or student assistance: 1-866-968-7032.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support.

-QDA Staff

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QDA (Quaker Digital Academy) is K-12 public school for Ohio students. QDA is an Ohio non-profit online school with offices in New Philadelphia, Berlin, East Liverpool, and Steubenville. QDA provides students with a computer system, tutoring services, an academic coach, and access to hundreds of online courses. QDA is a tuition free school. Contact QDA today at 1-866-968-7032 or complete an information request to learn more about QDA.

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