FDA Exceeds Standards on 2023-2024 State Report Card

The Ohio Department of Education released that Findlay Digital Academy earned an EXCEEDS STANDARDS, the highest rating, on its 2023-2024 report card! Congratulations to our amazing students, parents, and the outstanding team at the Academy!!

Waitlist Started for New Enrollments

Due to an increase of applications submitted for the 24/25 school year, new enrollments have been paused. Applicants previously submitted will continue on the waitlist and will be processed as openings become available.
Any questions, please feel free to call FDA at (419) 425-3598.

Open House

FDA Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 1:00-3:00.
Additionally, at 3:00 we will offer a Title 1 Information meeting.
This will be a relaxed atmosphere with coffee and treats provided and an opportunity for you to stop in, meet our academic coaches and experience our facilities!
We look forward to seeing you!
Our Mission

What We Stand For

Our mission is to meet the needs of each student by providing state approved education through on-line instruction and individualized mentoring.

We Provide an Alternative to the Traditional Classroom

Findlay Digital Academy (FDA) is a Conversion Community School designed to serve students in grades 9-12 living in Findlay and all Hancock County school districts. There is no cost to attend FDA.

Enrollment Areas Include:
Ada, Arcadia, Arlington, Bluffton, Cory-Rawson, Elmwood, Findlay City, Fostoria City, Hardin Northern, Liberty Benton, McComb, North Baltimore, Riverdale, Van Buren and Vanlue.

Sponsor/Authorizer of the School – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (Mid-Ohio ESC); Mailing address – 890 West Fourth St., Mansfield OH 44906;   Weblink to Sponsor Contacts

Findlay Digital Academy was named the Charter School of the Year for 2013-2014 by the Ohio Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Findlay Digital Academy exceeded standards in all areas of the state report card.

A Message From the Superintendent

Rosemary Rooker

On behalf of the Findlay Digital Academy, I would like to welcome the students and families to FDA for the 2024-25 school year! FDA is an online high school that has been in existence since 2005.

FDA has a proven model that works for students who have not been successful in the traditional school setting.  Through our academic coaches, drop-in tutoring lab and virtual tutoring, students are provided with support and encouragement to be successful and earn their high school diploma and look beyond to life after graduation.

FDA serves students up through the age of 22 from 15 area school districts surrounding Findlay, Ohio. Our school consistently earns some of the highest graduation rates in the state of Ohio when compared to similar online schools that focus on at-risk students.

Additionally, FDA in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education, is a provider for the 22+ Adult High School diploma program. This is a free, online high school diploma program for area adults who reside in our enrollment area.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have…we would love to give you a tour of our facility.

 

Prepare for Your Future

Learn in an Environment
that Works for You

The curriculum is delivered on-line through the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) software. This curriculum is aligned with the Ohio CORE standards. Most coursework is interactive between the student and computer software; however, there are also written assignments that the students must complete and submit to their on-line HQT teacher. An engaging and challenging curriculum is offered through the VLA environment. Instruction is provided through simulations, animations, recorded lectures, online tutorials, Elluminate sessions, multimedia, and other avenues. Students can opt to have the computer read the lesson to them. The curriculum is a continuous progress model and students can work at their own pace. However, the academy sets minimum course completion requirements. Students are expected to work a minimum of 26 hours a week on their coursework.

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Testimonials

What Graduates are Saying

“I graduated from Findlay Digital and was able to find a job that makes $20 an hour.  If I didn’t come here, I feel like I wouldn’t have graduated.  I lived on my own and going to school here helped me with time management.  The coaches pushed me to get things done…which really helped me.”

Zavier

Findlay Digital Academy is a great online school that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere, anytime, and at their own pace. FDA helped me to achieve many of my goals as a high student. I wanted to finish my high school requirements as soon as possible to allow me to take College Credit Plus (CCP) classes during my senior year.  The entire staff was very kind, caring, patient, helpful, and wonderful tutors for all of my subjects.  The staff really showed the care they have for their students and their dedication to helping everyone find their success.

Katherine

I really loved that the coaches would always check up on me and offer their support to help me get my work done.

Isaiah

GRADUATES

Students Served in 2022-23 School Year

Faculty

Years Established

Get In Touch

Location: 1219 West Main Cross, Suite 101, Findlay, Ohio 

Telephone: (419) 425-3598

Email: rrooker@findlaydigitalacademy.com

Lab Open for in-person or virtual tutoring: M-Th: 10am – 4pm
Curriculum Available online 24 hours a day/7 days a week