Frequently Asked Questions

Parents/Guardians should:

1. Complete the K-8 Roughrider Virtual Academy's Student Readiness Screener.
2. Receive contact from a staff member to discuss the results of the screener and determine next steps. (If the learner meets eligibility requirements, and there is room currently in the program, enrollment will be granted with a start date of the following semester.)
3. Finalize the enrollment paperwork placement process with the Central Administrative Office. (If the learner is currently enrolled in a DPS face-to-face setting, an Official Transfer Request must be completed.)
4. Participate in a face-to-face onboarding training in conjunction with their learner.

Our physical location is Dickinson Middle School where we have our own classroom and meeting space for face-to-face activities.

We have face-to-face theme days throughout the year for learners to participate in.  During these days, learners have the opportunity to engage in social-emotional learning activities, STEM activities, and more. These days typically happen on Wednesday's, and run from 9:00-11:30.

In the past, some of our theme day activities have included: Art, Health, STEM, Literacy, Math, Games, Guest Speakers, Ice Skating, and more.  Most sessions are for learners only, but we do invite the entire family in for some. See the annual specific session dates on our "Upcoming Events" website calendar.

Face-to-Face Sessions / Theme Days:

• 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• Pick up and drop off at the east doors of Dickinson Middle School, 2675 21st Street West
• Face-to-face sessions will be on the following dates:

Testing Weeks:

• 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• Pick up and drop off at the east doors of Dickinson Middle School, 2675 21st Street West
• Testing Weeks are critical for us to assess the academic celebrations and needs of our learners.
• Please commit to having your child come face-to-face during the testing dates, as formal testing is required by North Dakota Century Code.

For the 2025-2026 school year, all K-8 Roughrider Virtual Academy students will be required to virtually take grade-level specific:

• English Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education/Health

Our academy will also be partnering with Roosevelt Elementary (K-5) and Dickinson Middle School (6-8) to offer opportunities for face-to-face electives/special courses.  Families should contact the partner school for specific course times, as families are responsible for transportation to and from the face-to-face school.  A semester commitment with daily attendance is required for face-to-face electives.  Students and families may choose to enroll learners in face-to-face:

• Physical Education/Health, Music, Art (Grades K-5)
• 2025-2026 Elective Offerings (Grades 6-8)