Jedi Virtual School

JEDI Virtual School is a not-for-profit charter school that works collaboratively with Evansville High School to provide a variety of online learning opportunities for our students.

Questions? Contact district JEDI Coordinator Ms. Kelly Fanta: 608-882-3564/fantak@evansville.k12.wi.us.

How do I start the enrollment process? 

• To open enroll from another district, contact Student Services Administrative Assitant Wendy Benkert: 608-882-3384/benkertw@evansville.k12.wi.us 
• To enroll in JEDI as a current student, contact the appropriate school councelor: 

      HS last names A-K contact Ms. Aimee Swartwout:

      608-882-3517/swartwouta@evansville.k12.wi.us 

     HS last names L-Z contact Mrs. Brooke Hintze: 

     608-882-3516/hintzeb@evansville.k12.wi.us 

     MS students contact Mrs. Jen Holm: 

     608-882-3304/holmj@evansville.k12.wi.us 

Expectations

• Log in and actively work most week days (min. of 3 days per week). Failure to do so will result in a truancy violation. 
• Keep up with your pacing charts in order to finish courses on time. 
• Speak up if you are confused or a problem arises. 
• You can work ahead and finish early! 
• Meet all EHS graduation requirements for credits. 
• Complete a Senior Graduation Project. 
• Communicate! This is key to success in online school. 

WHY JEDI AND NOT ANOTHER VIRTUAL SCHOOL?
Students enrolled in JEDI are considered Evansville students. This comes with many benefits, such as: 

• Participation in all clubs and activities, including all sports. This is rare for online schools! 
• Participation in our top-notch chorus or band and the many opportunities connected to that, such as Big Band Bash, Madrigal Dinner, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, Solo and Ensemble and more.
• Attendance at school events, such as dances (Homecoming, Prom, etc.) and sporting events.  
• Duel-credit opportunities through Blackhawk Technical College. 
• Participation in the EHS graduation ceremony!
• Access to all of the support systems we offer. 
  • Your school counselor will work with you to ensure you are on track to graduation. 
  • Access to special education supports as needed. 

JEDI Specific Benefits

• You will be assigned a Learning Coach who will check in with you at least once a week. This teacher will discuss your progress with you and set up a weekly plan of action.
• Your online teachers are available 24/7 through email.
• You will receive pacing charts to show you exactly what you need to achieve each week in order to complete your work on time.
• JEDI offers a HUGE variety of courses! Currently at the HS level there are 23 English courses offered, 17 math courses, 22 science courses, etc. Additionally, there are several foreign languages offered: Spanish, French, ASL, German, Latin and Chinese.
• Many courses offered are specific to the area you may be considering for a career. Here are just a few examples:
  • Criminology; Culinary Arts; Cosmetology; Photojournalism; Game Design; Intro to Nursing; Intro to Military Careers.
  • Check out the JEDI site and course offerings under the Current Students tab : http://jedivirtual.org/