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Who we are:
Welcome to the Greater Ohio Virtual School! The Greater Ohio Virtual School (GOVS) is a tuition free public community school serving grades 7-12. As a top rated Dropout Prevention and Recovery School, GOVS provides an asynchronous, online curriculum that covers all Ohio content standards necessary to earn a high school diploma. Both at the Student Center in Mason and virtually, GOVS provides a full continuum of services including:
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mental health services
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access to school and community supports through a resource coordinator
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assistance in meeting graduation pathway requirements
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work-study (earn credit!)
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tutoring
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intervention and special education services
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academic coaches
GOVS is excited to partner with local universities and career technical programs to offer education and training in a variety of fields. The upcoming Miami University Regionals partnership will provide students the opportunity to earn an associates degree while meeting all high school requirements in just two years! GOVS has joined forces with the Warren County Career Center to allow students to receive training for a career as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). Our ongoing work with Sinclair Community College, in partnership with the Warren County Educational Service Center, provides GOVS students with career exploration and industry-recognized credentials with rotations in applied STEM, healthcare, travel and tourism, and information technology. The GOVS flexible schedule of 24/7 course access through Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) allows students to work or pursue other activities while maintaining full-time status.
We are thrilled to share these expanded opportunities to offer a well-rounded educational experience for students. Come see what GOVS can offer you!
Announcements:
Esports Team
The Greater Ohio Virtual School has started its Esports Team! The Team meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Student Center in Mason from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.! All equipment is provided at the student center. The coach of our Esports Team is Julian Jones from Sinclair Community College. Julian is a professional gamer who provides coaching and guidance. He shares his professional gaming experience and possible career paths for students. He is assisted by our Greater Ohio Virtual School Technology Director, Matt Pennington.
If you are interested in or have questions about the Esports Team, please email Mr. Pennington at matt.pennington@mygovs.com
GOVS Steel Band
The Greater Ohio Virtual School recently started its first-ever music program for students! The GOVS Steel Band Ensemble began rehearsing at the end of the 2023-2024 school year and is currently rehearsing on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Student Center in Mason! The Steel Band Ensemble is a versatile band that plays everything from traditional pan music (Socca, Reggae, Calypso, Latin) to funk, rock, and even classical. A steel band requires students to play music on steelpan instruments. Steel pans are acoustic-tuned percussion instruments recycled from oil drums. The music is easy to learn even if you can't read it. All the instruments are also provided, and there is no participation cost. Students will have the potential to earn a Fine Arts Seal for Graduation.
Check out the videos below from our first performance last year! It was a combined performance with GOVS students, Students from the WCESC Learning Center and the WCESC Multiple Disabilities Program, and numerous supervisors from various programs. This year, we have nearly 40 students participating in all the various programs.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mo4PmsK5e3jrMVY4xlkeZvu2TG2M6iUv/view?usp=sharing
If you are interested in or have questions about the GOVS Steel Band, please email Mr. Lenney at shawn.lenney@warrencountyesc.com
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Executive Director's Message
On behalf of the Greater Ohio Virtual School, I would like to welcome the students and parents to GOVS. GOVS is an innovative school that is a cooperative effort with the Ohio Department of Education and the Warren County Educational Service Center. GOVS uses technology to reach a diverse student population. The school is designed for students in grades 7–12 who have a desire for, and whose education can be optimized by, a program of online instruction in an independent environment that does not include most ancillary components of a more traditional education. Because the focus is on distance learning, the ability of students to learn independently in their own homes using an online educational program is an essential element of the school’s program.
Mr. Shawn E. Lenney
Executive Director
Greater Ohio Virtual School
shawn.lenney@warrencountyesc.com
Student Center Director's Message
The GOVS Student Center is a privilege and resource for students. The intent of the facility is to provide students with a place to:
- Work on VLA lessons in a quiet classroom or with classmates in the student lounge
- Meet with academic coaches
- Utilize tutoring services
- Talk with counselors and resource coordinators
- Attend special school events and activities
GOVS students will earn offline hours towards their required weekly attendance while signed in at the Student Center. Students may visit the Student Center from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm and are required to sign in and sign out in the front office.
Mr. Justin Smith
Student Center Director
Greater Ohio Virtual School
justin.smith@mygovs.com
Student Services Director's Message
As a public charter school, GOVS offers services comparable to what is available in a traditional public school setting.
What falls under Student Services?
The Student Services Department oversees special education programming, gifted education, mental health services, Section 504, resource coordination, and English Learners (EL). The Student Services tab provides additional information regarding the supports and services available to GOVS students and families.
Mrs. Sharin Green
Student Services Director
Greater Ohio Virtual School
sharin.green@mygovs.com