Mark Ertel, Principal

Parent and Student Handbook

2017-2018

Duval Virtual Main Office

DCPS School Board Building, 4th Floor

1701 Prudential Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Live Campus Location

Wolfson High School

7000 Powers Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32217

www.duvalschools.org/dvia

Duval County’s Public Virtual School

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Our Mission:

Engaging students in a 21st century,

virtual learning environment for a

lifetime of success.

1701 Prudential Drive | Jacksonville, FL 32207

904.390.2037

fax: 904.390.2075

Mark Ertel

Principal

Dawn Elkins

Assistant Principal

Scott Le Hockey

Supervisor, Part-time

Program and Testing

Kristin Smith

Specialist, School

Counselor

Elyce Garceau

Specialist, School

Counselor

August, 2017

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year for Duval Virtual Instruction Academy! The

mission of DVIA is “Engaging students in a 21st century, virtual learning environment

for a lifetime of success”. YOU, the student, are our purpose and our mission!

Our theme this year is: “BE…DVIA”. To “Be” DVIA we expect you to

“Be…Committed,” “Be…Focused,” “Be…Self-reliant,” “Be…___. I challenge each

of you to find your “Be…___” as a DVIA student. A graphic of our theme is posted on

our website.

We have wonderful teachers and staff who are absolutely committed to your academic

success. We are very proud of our commitment to get to know you, the student, on a

personal level. Yes, we can do this in our “virtual world”.

We are proud to have a “Live Campus” (LC) for our virtual school. We are located

inside Wolfson High School for Advanced International Studies and Leadership. We

have our own unique entrance to a dedicated hallway, and classrooms committed to

our program. One of those rooms will be completed in mid-fall as a state of the art

electronic learning lab, where DVIA students will be invited to interact with our

teachers and other students in a live, while also virtual, setting. We also have a

dedicated elementary room allowing us to facilitate live sessions with our primary

grades students in a classroom setting. Our Assistant Principal, Ms. Dawn Elkins, and

a rotation of our faculty are ‘on-site’ during scheduled times. We have published those

times on our website.

Our “Virtual Campus” is another positive and personal opportunity for support. The

Virtual Campus (VC) is a place where students may access our teachers for general

needs, as well as curriculum and content specific needs. In the Virtual Campus, you

are able to chat live with our teachers to problem solve and get to know those who

support you. The hours for the VC will be posted in your Student Dashboard upon

logging in to our portal, as well as on our DVIA webpage.

This year, I will return to a practice of posting periodic video messages regarding

current issues and connect them to our theme, “BE…”. Additionally, we will be

developing short videos for informational needs as well as “how to” videos with

“helpful hints”. We look forward “seeing” you virtually in our Virtual and Live

Campuses.

Sincerely,

Mark Ertel, Principal

EVERY SCHOOL. EVERY CLASSROOM. EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL…………………………………………………..…..PAGE 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………………………..…Page 3

DIRECTORY……………………………………………………………………………………..Page 4

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GENERAL INFORMATION………………...Pages 5-17

Page 5 Academic Integrity Advanced Placement Academic Performance for Continued Enrollment Arrival and Departure of Students Athletic Eligibility Attendance/Absences Page 6 Calendar/Important Dates Page 7 Community Service Page 8 Class Visitation Class Rank/Honor Cords Curriculum Providers and Student Accounts Debt List Dress Code Page 9 Dual Enrollment Page 10 Elementary Policies and Procedures (New) Early Dismissal Days Page 11 Exceptional Student Services / Accommodations Food Services Grades/Grade Scale/Final Grades/Report Card How Does Virtual School Work?

Page 12 ID’s – Student Identification Internet Accessibility Live Campus/Virtual Campus Page 13 Make Up Work Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Proctored Exams Progress Reports Page 14 Schedule Changes Text Books DVIA Website, Student Links & Helpful Websites Page 15 Senior Class Page Transcript Requests Page 16 Testing Page 17 Withdrawal

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Duval Virtual Instruction Academy

2017-2018 DIRECTORY - Administration, Faculty and Staff

Name Business/Office Phone Number Email Address Title

Avery, Gary (904) 290-3791 averyg@duvalschools.org Teacher

Barrett, Justin (904) 853-1252 barrettj2@duvalschools.org Teacher

Bogan, Stacie (904) 701-3377 bogans@duvalschools.org Teacher

Cardenas, Ramon (904) 701-8857 cardenasr@duvalschools.org Teacher

Cecil, Kara (904) 479-9246 cecilk@duvalschools.org Teacher

Consolini, Jeffrey (904) 217-6834 consolinij@duvalschools.org Teacher

Dake, Mary C. (904) 853-0532 dakem@duvalschools.org Teacher

Elkins, Dawn (904) 739-5265 x254 (904) 638-2920 elkinsd@duvalschools.org Assistant Principal

Ertel, Mark (904) 390-2037 ertelm@duvalschools.org Principal

Garceau, Elyce (917) 576-9134 garceaue@duvalschools.org School Counselor

Gibson, Tamara (904) 479-5909 gibsont@duvalschools.org Teacher

Harland, Kara (904) 373-8422 harlandk@duvalschools.org Teacher

Harris, Adrienne (904) 739-5265 x254 harrisa@duvalschools.org Clerk

Jones, Leslie (904) 274-2438 jonesl9@duvalschools.org Teacher

Jumber, Rhonda (904) 290-3842 (904) 390-2037 jumberr@duvalschools.org

Teacher, Elementary Enrollment

LeHockey, Scott (904) 390-2133 lehockeys@duvalschools.org Supervisor

Lewman, Willie (904) 290-1770 lewmanw1@duvalschools.org Teacher, River Oak Center

Maccarone, Julia (904) 371-3895 maccaronej1@duvalschools.org Teacher

Maranto, Katie (904) 242-6833 marantok1@duvalschools.org Teacher

McCarter, Trisha (904) 257-3088 mccartert1@duvalschools.org Teacher

McDowell, Alpha (904) 413-1593 mcdowella@duvalschools.org Teacher

O’Neil, Edith (904) 390-2694 oneile@duvalschools.org Bookkeeper

Rogers, Denise (904) 390-2209 rogersd@duvalschools.org CRT/Clerk

Shoemaker, Tyler (904) 479-8538 shoemakert2@duvalschools.org Teacher PT

Smith, Kristin (904) 390-2037 smithk11@duvalschools.org School Counselor

Sowell, Carrie (904) 580-4333 (904) 390-2037 taylorc4@duvalschools.org

Teacher, Attendance Intervention

Thompson, Kai (904) 274-2430 (904) 390-2037 thompsonk3@duvalschools.org

Teacher, Testing Coordinator

Vermes, Jennifer (954) 803-0243 vermesj@duvalschools.org Teacher PT

Wofford, Allison (904) 390-2529 wofforda@duvalschools.org CRT/Clerk

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

All student work must be authentic. Students must submit 100% of their own work,

100% of the time. Parents/guardians are responsible for understanding

DVIA’s Academic Integrity Policy and must understand the expectations for their student’s work.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FOR INITIAL AND CONTINUED ENROLLMENT

At Duval Virtual, student success

and proper placement is a

priority. There are no minimum

GPA or test score requirements

for enrollment eligibility.

However, virtual school is not a

good fit for everyone. We look at

each student as an individual.

During the enrollment process,

each student is screened and

counseled on the best

educational placement. After

enrollment, students who are not

successful will also be counseled

to ensure the student is in the

best possible place to succeed.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

AND AP TESTING If a student is enrolled in an Advanced Placement course, they

are expected to take the AP exam for that course. For a list of AP

course offerings, please contact the school counselor. Please

remember, this enrollment option is dependent on course

availability and is applicable to 9-12th students only…

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF STUDENTS During our Live Campus hours and other school related events at the Live Campus, parents

must sign in/out each student. When students are visiting other campuses for testing and other

activities, parents and students need to follow the procedures of the school they are visiting.

ATHLETIC/EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

Students may be eligible to participate in sports at their neighborhood school. Students should contact their neighborhood school and the district athletic

website for forms and additional information. Students interested in programs such as band or ROTC should contact the neighborhood school.

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES Attendance/absences are determined by the student’s overall weekly individual course progression. In K-5th grade, course progression is determined by the completion of required checkpoints. In 6th-12th grade, required progress is at least 1% of each course each school day. Teachers will use percentage completion and overall week progress to determine absences. School attendance is marked every Monday for the previous week. Note: Weekly pace may be set to more than 1% a day and elementary weekly required checkpoints may vary per subject and grade. Students who do not complete required weekly progress will be marked absent accordingly.

1% of course = 1 School Day

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CALENDAR/IMPORTANT DATES

First Day of School: August 14, 2017

Last Day of School: June 1, 2018

DVIA Course Dates

Elementary Course Dates

Start Date End Date* SEM 1st 9 Weeks 8/14/17 10/13/17

A 2nd 9 Weeks 10/16/17 12/20/17 SEM 3rd 9 Weeks 1/9/18 3/15/18

B 4th 9 Weeks 3/26/18 6/1/18 *End date indicates when the 9-week ends. However, course work will be

due earlier than that date.

Middle and High School Course Dates

Course Start Date

Course End Date***

Grades Posted

1st Semester 8/14/17 12/20/17 1/8/18 2nd Semester 1/9/18 5/25/18 6/1/18 2nd Semester SENIORS

1/9/18 5/11/18 TBD

***All course work is due according to the Course End Date listed above.

Holidays/School

Closure Dates**

Sep 4 Labor Day

Oct 16 Planning Day

Nov 10 Veterans' Day

Nov 22 School Closed

Nov 23-24 Thanksgiving

Dec 21 School Closed/Weather Day

Dec 22-Jan 5 Winter Break

Jan 8 Planning Day

Jan 15 M. L. King Birthday

Feb 2 School Closed/Weather Day

Feb 19 Presidents' Day

Mar 16 Planning Day

Mar 19-23 Spring Break

Mar 30 Spring Holiday

May 28 Memorial Day

**While schools may be closed and

teachers unavailable, students will

have full access to work in their

courses.

Wednesday Early

Dismissal Days^

1st 9 Wks: Aug 30, Sep 13, Sept 27, Oct 11

2nd 9 Wks: Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 13

3rd 9 Wks: Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 14

4th 9 Wks: Apr 25, May 16

^During Early Dismissal Days, the Live Campus and Virtual Campus

will be closed to accommodate required teacher training. In addition,

teachers may be unavailable for assistance on these days. Please

check the school calendar at duvalschools.org/dvia/calendar for

specific LC and VC closure times.

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“Students must identify a social problem that interests him or her, develop a plan for his or her personal

involvement in addressing the problem, and through papers or other presentations, evaluate and reflect

upon his or her experience.” Florida Statue 1009.534

A healthy community works to protect its citizens and prevent negative outcomes for its most vulnerable

members. While planning your community service project, there are several methods for developing a

plan. Following are some suggestions:

Identify a Social Issue

Serve a Special Population

Consider Prevention Efforts

Reduce Existing Problems

EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITES

Reminder: this list will not cover all circumstances. If a question exists regarding an activity for community service, the student

should see their school counselor for approval of the hours prior to participation in the activity.

• American Cancer Society • American Diabetes Association • American Heart Association • American Lung

Association • American Red Cross • Art Gallery / Museum Volunteer • Big Brothers / Big Sisters • Clara White Mission

• City Rescue Mission • Environmental Clean-up • Food Bank of Jacksonville • Girl / Boy Scouts Volunteer • Goodwill

Industries • Habitat for Humanity • Hospice • Hubbard House • Little League Coaches, Referees and Umpires • Non-

profit Summer Camp Volunteer • Hospital Volunteer • Jacksonville Humane Society • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens •

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society • Local Library • Make-A-Wish Foundation • March of Dimes • Meals on Wheels •

MOSH (Museum of Science and History) • National Multiple Sclerosis Society • NHS Campus Clean-up • Peer Tutoring

• Public Library Volunteer • Race for the Cure • SADD • Salvation Army • Soup Kitchens • Special Olympics •

Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless • Non-profit Retirement and Elder Care Facilities • Ronald McDonald House •

Tutoring at public Middle / Elementary Schools • The Bridge • United Way • Web page design for a non-profit

organization or group • YMCA

Hours Not Acceptable for Community Service

• Family related activities or service to family members

• Hours compensated financially

• Hours tied to school activities where grades, extra credit or awards are involved (including athletics)

• Court adjudicated service hours

• Service for the sole benefit of a religious house of worship and/or its congregation. Some activities sponsored by these organizations that benefit

the community may be acceptable for Bright Futures (eg: working in a soup kitchen, community cleanup events, community health fairs,

community dances or festivals, clerical support for social service activities)

• Donations (eg: Locks of Love, blood)

• Hosting or housing a foreign exchange student

• Fostering an animal in the home

For more information visit: www.duvalschools.org/Page/10395

To submit your Community Service Hours, contact (904) 390-2037.

COMMUNITY SERVICE for Bright Futures

Start earning hours the summer

after your 8th grade year!

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CLASS/COURSE VISITATION

All middle and high school courses (classes) are located

in the virtual setting. Parents/guardians can “visit” the

courses by using their parent/mentor credentials or

work with your child to login and view the course. When

parents are visiting the Live Campus, they should wait in

designated parent waiting areas.

CLASS RANK & HONOR CORDS

for Juniors and Seniors

Class rank is determined by

weighted GPA. The district

determines current class rank for

juniors and seniors in the middle

and end of each school year.

For students to attain

Valedictorian or

Salutatorian status at DVIA,

they must be in attendance

at our school during their

last 2 years of high school.

To graduate with honors, a

student must have taken/passed

7 or more high school honors

courses.

Honor cords will be worn by all

graduates who qualify and

participate in commencement.

Honor Cord Types

College Ready

100 Community Service Hours

Honors

Beta Club

GPA

COMPUTER / TECHNOLOGY ACCESSABILITY

Students are expected to have the necessary technology to

work in this program. Upon enrollment, students should

secure a working computer and internet. If you do not have

this technology available, please contact our office. There

are limited computers available for use at the Live Campus

during open hours.

CURRICULUM PROVIDERS and STUDENT ACCOUNTS*

Providers Courses will be provided by designated curriculum providers. These providers are school board and state approved. Secondary students may work with multiple providers in different learning platforms. The main providers for DVIA are Calvert Education (K-5) and Edgenuity (6-12). There are a limited number of courses that students may take through the Duval Virtual FLVS Franchise.

Student Accounts Elementary – All parents and students use a Calvert Education account that is that is created for them by administration upon DVIA registration. Secondary – All 6th-12th students will need to have an Edgenuity and FLVS account. If a student needs to create one or both of these accounts, follow the directions at www.duvalschools.org/dvia/studentaccounts to create new accounts. Existing Accounts- EDGENUITY - Students with an existing Edgenuity account should let their counselor know. Do NOT create a new account. FLVS - Students with an existing FLVS account, please update your Student Records tab in FLVS to show the Physical School AND Virtual School are both listed as “Duval Virtual Instruction Academy” and the School Counselor is Ms. Smith (9-12) or Ms. Garceau (6-8).

DEBT LIST Students will placed on the debt list

for failure to turn in:

Elementary Curriculum

(complete kits) upon early

withdrawal.

District issued laptops upon

withdrawal/end of year.

AP books upon withdrawal or

the end of the school year.

DRESS CODE Students should adhere to the Duval County School Board dress code policy when attending Live Campus or testing at neighborhood schools. Graduating seniors must adhere to the same dress code during commencement exercises.

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Traditional Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment provides students in 11th and 12th grade the opportunity to enroll in postsecondary courses creditable toward high school completion and an associate or baccalaureate degree. To ensure the greatest relevancy toward a postsecondary degree, emphasis will be placed on courses within the general education core curriculum. Students must meet eligibility criteria specified in the Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement (DEAA). Students enrolled with Duval Virtual are able to enroll in Dual Enrollment if they are eligible. For more information on dual enrollment and eligibility, review the chart below or look on the DCPS website. Please note, FSCJ has strict enrollment dates. If you are a Duval Virtual student and interested in dual enrollment, please contact our guidance office at 390-2037.

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2017-2018 ELEMENTARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Students enrolled in DVIA will be required to attend our live campus at various times

throughout the year to participate in teacher led assessments to include Calvert curriculum

tests, DRA reading, i-Ready diagnostic, or any other assessment deemed necessary .

All students NEW to DVIA are required to complete diagnostic assessments at our live campus

3 times per year. Assessments will be given in August, January, and May. Failure to attend and

complete scheduled assessments will affect students' academic progress. Specific dates will be

available following the opening of school.

Students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade will have a total of 7 required live

assessments with a DVIA teacher. Four of these must be conducted at our live campus. The

remaining assessments may be scheduled virtually or at our live campus.

Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will have 5 required live assessments (in addition to taking

the FSA and other state required testing). Three of these must be conducted at our live campus.

The remaining assessments may be scheduled virtually or at our live campus.

To ensure that students are performing at the appropriate academic level, students who score

below grade level on diagnostic assessments will be required to attend academic intervention

sessions at our live and/or virtual campus a minimum of 1 time per week. Once the standards

are mastered, the time requirement may be reduced.

If your student is unable to attend any scheduled live campus requirements, a current doctor's

note must be provided.

Students are required to complete all state mandated testing. DVIA will inform you of your

testing site as well as that school's testing coordinator's contact information.

If you have any questions regarding the requirements for your student,

please reach out to your elementary teacher.

EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS

Teachers may not be available for immediate response on Early Dismissal days. The school reserves certain hours on these days for teachers and administrators to meet. School work

assigned on these days is not adjusted and students should work as normal.

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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS

Our program has several built in accommodations to meet the needs of students. Our ESE

teacher works with teachers and students to ensure success. We are a home-based program

and therefore have a limited facility to offer certain services. However, we will work with you

to get the services at your neighborhood school. Please contact our office if you have specific

questions regarding ESE.

FOOD SERVICES

While DVIA does not participate in the free/reduced breakfast/lunch program, all students are

encouraged to fill out the free/reduced lunch form. There may be certain benefits available to

students who qualify. To fill out the form, go to: https://free-reduced-lunch.duvalschools.org

GRADES/GRADE SCALE/FINAL GRADES/ REPORT CARD/GRADE CHANGES

Elementary grades are posted by teachers every 9 weeks. Middle and high school semester grades are submitted at the end of each semester. Final grades for courses can be confirmed by the individual teacher and may be dependent on EOC scores. Report cards are distributed to elementary students at the end of quarter 1, 2, and 3 at the Live Campus. Middle and high report cards are distributed at Live Campus after the 1st semester. All report cards will be mailed home at the end of the school year.

Grade changes are subject to the teacher’s completion of the grade change form.

Grading Scale

A= 90%-100% (4 points)

B= 80%-89% (3 points)

C= 70%-79% (2 points)

D= 60%-69% (1 point)

F= 59% and below

How does Virtual School Work?

ELEMENTARY K-5 is a book based curriculum supported by online resources and activities. Students are

issued both texts and workbooks in which to complete their instruction and assignments. Students go to their

online school to complete daily check points in all subject areas. Lessons have a time line and due date to be in

compliance with the district and grading requirements. While schooling with DVIA provides a flexible schedule,

students are required to complete work daily and follow the DCPS calendar to get work submitted for quarterly and

end of year grades.

SECONDARY Students will work from their own computer at home or other location to complete their

assigned courses. Teachers will communicate with students through emails, messages, texts, over the phone, in the

Virtual Campus and at the Live Campus. Students will have a pacing guide/chart/assignment calendar that will be

available in their course. This will give students schedule to work from. All courses a student will need to take are

assigned by DVIA staff to the student’s account/dashboard in Edgenuity or FLVS.

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Live Campus Virtual Campus

DVIA’s Live Campus (LC) is located at a DCPS school and staffed with DVIA teachers. Teachers will be available to work with students and to answer questions concerning courses, pace charts, and the virtual process.

DVIA has a Virtual Campus through Blackboard Collaborate. Teachers are logged into this virtual classroom/office to help students and parents throughout the school year.

Live Campus Location Wolfson HS 7000 Powers Avenue (Use DVIA entrance off of Wolfpack Way.)

Campus Location Students can use the link located in their announcement pages to enter the Virtual Campus. The link will open in Blackboard Collaborate.

Live Campus Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Closed Wednesday) 9:00 am -12:00 pm 12:30pm-3:30pm Campus is Closed daily from 12:00-12:30pm

Virtual Campus Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Closed Wednesday) 9:00 am -12:00 pm

INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY

Duval Virtual requires that all students have access to the internet. Our middle and high

school program and courses are largely built around digital content. It is the parent's responsibility to provide and maintain

constant and dependable internet. Students that do not have access to the internet will fall behind pace and be in danger of failing. It is

recommended that that the parent secure internet before the school year starts! One resource for discounted internet through

www.internetessentials.com.

STUDENT

IDENTIFICATION

BADGES

Student ID badges will be made at the Live

Campus. All students will need a

student/picture ID when completing

proctored tests. Check for the Live Campus

schedule or speak with Ms. Harris.

LIVE ASSISTANCE

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PROCTORED EXAMS

Proctored exams can be

requested by teachers at any

time and for any reason in an

effort to ensure academic

integrity. It is the student’s

responsibility to work

cooperatively with DVIA

faculty to schedule and take

the exam at the Live Campus.

MAKE UP WORK Student work is assigned on a semester basis for 6th-12th grade and by 9 weeks for K-

5th grade. If a student falls behind pace or has to be out of school for an extended

period on time, the student should plan to work extra time to make up for the missed

assignments. Students should check the assignment calendar/checkpoints in the

learning system to see specified timelines. All course work is due at the end of each

semester for 6th -12th grade and at the end of each 9 weeks for K-5th grade. Students

requesting extension for make-up work after the semester/9 weeks is over must have

expressed permission from their teacher and/or administration.

PROGRESS

REPORTS Progress reports will be

emailed 3 times a semester to

the student and parent.

School progress reports will be sent

at week 5, 9, and 15 each semester.

Individual progress can also be

measured in the learning system

and by contacting the individual

teachers.

It is important that your learning

platform has the correct email

address.

Parent/teacher/student communication is strongly encouraged throughout the year. Parents are

encouraged to contact their child’s teachers directly. In addition to phone contact/individual

conferences, parents may be invited to attend an online conference in the Virtual Conference

Room or in-person conference at Live Campus. Virtual Conferences are scheduled by a lead

teacher and will be confirmed via email. A link for the conference and an optional call in number

will be provided. In-person conferences will be scheduled as needed. Parent/Teacher/Student

conferences may be REQUIRED for students who are 20% or more behind pace.

PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT CONFERENCES

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SCHEDULE CHANGES

• Elementary schedules are standard. If you feel an adjustment is needed, please contact the teacher. Adminstration approval is required to adjust the schedule.

• Secondary changes can be requested through an electronic system available in the Edgenuity announcement section. If the schedule change period is closed, please contact the office at (904) 390-2037.

• Secondary students who feel they are missing a course in their platform should contact the school counselor as soon as possible.

WEBSITES/LINKS Edgenuity - https://sislogin.edgenuity.com/

FLVS - https://www.flvs.net/

Calvert - https://login.calverteducation.com/login/canvas

DVIA – www.duvalschools.org/dvia

HELPFUL ACADEMIC WEBSITES

khanacademy.com - Math (K- 12), upper level Science, Arts and Humanities, Economics and Finance, SAT Prep

virtualnerd.com - Math (6-12)

purplemath.com - Math (5th to Algebra II), College Algebra, SAT Prep

coolmath.com - Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus practice

freerice.com - practice skills while earning 10 grains of rice for developing countries

iXL.com – Speak with a DVIA teacher for access.

schmoop.com – Test prep website.

fsassessments.org – FSA practice test and information.

TEXT BOOKS

Elementary – Textbooks are

distributed at the beginning of the school

year. Late enrollees will schedule a pick up

time with the teachers on an individual

basis. Elementary books do not need to be

returned if the student stays for the entire

school year. See the “withdrawals” section

on the next page for additional details

regarding requirements.

Secondary – Most of the secondary

curriculum is located in a digital

learning platform. There are certain

courses that may require supplemental

books. Certain AP courses fall into this

category. For specific details, contact

the teacher of the course. Book

distribution will always take place at the

Live Campus.

Dual Enrollment – Dual

enrollment books can be picked up at

the college book store during designated

weeks only. Students should bring a

photo ID and a copy of their Dual

Enrollment schedule printed from their

FSCJ Connections account.

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SENIOR

CLASS PAGE

ATTENTION SENIORS:

Most of your questions can be answered on our website.

Please check the senior page at

www.duvalschools.org/dvia/seniors. There will be specific

timelines for course work due dates, regalia orders and

more listed there! Be sure to attend senior meetings.

There will be a minimum of 2 group meetings. The school

counselor will schedule individual meetings with each

senior during the year.

If you have ANY questions regarding your senior year or

what is to come after graduation, please contact our

school counselor at (904) 390-2037.

Transcripts and Records Requests

Contact: Denise Rogers rogersd@duvalschools.org

In your request please include:

Student First and Last Name Best Contact Phone Number

Student Number

School Name and Location (City) of School (where transcripts will be sent)

NOTE: Transcripts will include all testing scores available. ACT/SAT scores will only be included if the student has included the school CEEB code 102-317 when registering to take the tests. Transcripts will not be sent until grades have finalized and graduates are

certified by DCPS. This usually occurs late June.

SENIOR TIMELINE

AUGUST

•Senior class meeting

•Research colleges and scholarships of interest

SEPTEMBER

•Credit check and senior conference

•Sign up for ACT/SAT - CEEB Code 102-317

•Complete College Applications

•Make a plan to complete volunteer hours

OCTOBER

•Senior Class Meeting

•Sign up or Take SAT/ACT-- CEEB Code 102-317

•FSA Retakes

NOVEMBER

•Conduct Agreement

•Scholarship searches

•Sign up or Take SAT/ACT-- CEEB Code 102-317

•EOC Retakes

•Complete spring dual enrollment application if participating

DECEMBER

•End of 1st Semester

•Complete Bright Futures Application

•Work on college applications. Check status of completed ones

•Make campus visits over the break

JANUARY

•Deadline to order cap and gowns from Herff Jones

•Gather information to complete FAFSA

FEBRUARY

•2nd Senior meeting

•Senior Dues Payment Deadline

•Complete and submit FAFSA

•Midyear senior conference with guidance counselor

•Check on college acceptances and application status

MARCH

•Make corrections to FAFSA if necessary

•PERT Testing

•Ensure Bright Futures application is complete

APRIL

•FCAT 2.0, FSA and EOC Retakes

•Make financial aid conference with college

•Finish up volunteer hours

MAY

•Senior Exit Interview

•All course work due for seniors participating in commencement

•Community service hours due

•Commencement with morning rehearsal

SENIORS - PLEASE CHECK THE SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC TIMES, DATES AND CONTACT INFORMATION.

****NOTE****

DVIA does not sponsor, plan, endorse, or

organize a Prom or Senior Trip/Gradbash.

However, students may contact other schools

or contact HERI at www.homeschool-

life.com/1083/ for participation opportunities

in events like these.

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TESTING

Procedures and Policies All DVIA students are responsible for sitting for all state-mandated testing identified by their grade level and/or subject

area. Florida law also requires that all virtual students take their respective state assessments during the administration

period. These tests may include Florida Standards Assessments (FSAs), End-of-Course Exams (EOCs), and Next Generation

Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS). Students will be assigned to their testing sites by District staff. DVIA students should

have a valid photo ID when attending their attendance area schools. Listed below are the current tests required for all Duval

Virtual students. DVIA’s testing coordinator will provide verification of your student’s testing location, testing coordinator

contact information and needed assessments. Verification will be sent via email and through the student’s learning platform

message system. In addition, testing location assignments will be given to the elementary teachers and place in the

Edgenuity student information system (SIS). Any DVIA teacher will be able to inform you of the assigned testing location

when the details are available. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure they know when the specific testing dates

and times are for their student’s assigned school.

Testing Windows Many state assessments are computer based and testing dates within the window vary by testing location. Please see

duvalschools.org/dvia/testing for the exact testing window dates for the 2017-2018 school year.

Elementary Tests FSA Writing (Grades 4 - 5)

FSA Reading (Grades 3*, 4 and 5)

FSA Math (Grades 3 - 5)

NGSSS Science (Grade 5)

iReady (Grades K-5) * Test affects promotion to next grade.

Middle School Tests FSAs Math, ELA (Grades 6 - 8)

NGSSS Science (Grade 8)

PSAT 8/9 (Grade 7/8)

EOCs for students enrolled in the following courses: Algebra I, Biology, Civics, and/or Geometry

High School Tests* FSA ELA (Grades 9 - 10~, Grades 11-12 Retake~)

EOCs for students enrolled in the following courses: Algebra I~, Biology, Geometry, and/or US History

PSAT 8/9 (Grade 9)

PSAT (Grades 10 – 11)

PERT (Grades 9-12 if needed)

SAT and/or ACT (Grade 11-12 if needed)

~ Test is a graduation requirement. *Algebra II EOC is no longer a state mandated test. (Aug. 2017)

DVIA Testing Coordinator Contact Kai Thompson, thompsonk3@duvalschools.org, (904) 390-2037

My Assigned Testing Location

_________________________________

Address: __________________________

__________________________________

School Contact: ____________________

__________________________________

Locate your testing dates and list here:

CEEB Code

102-317

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Students transferring to another school, in or out of county, must complete the withdrawal

process through our website: www.duvalschools.org/dvia/withdrawal. Elementary

students must return ALL textbooks and supplies upon withdrawal. Students with a

district issued laptop and/or printer must return the equipment. Failure to return these

items may delay records request and the withdrawal process. All students must complete

an Exit Interview and Intent to Withdraw form.

Please call (904) 390-2037 to obtain withdrawal paperwork.

WITHDRAWAL

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Mission

Engaging students in a 21st century, virtual learning environment for a lifetime of success.

Administration

Mark Ertel, Principal

Dawn Elkins, Assistant Principal

Scott LeHockey, Supervisor

Kristin Smith, School Counselor

Elyce Garceau, School Counselor

DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dr. Patricia S. Willis, Superintendent of Schools

School Board Members 2017-2018

The Honorable Paula D. Wright, Chairman, District 4

The Honorable Ashley Smith Juarez, Vice-Chairman, District 3

The Honorable Cheryl Grymes, District 1

The Honorable Scott Shine, District 2

The Honorable Warren Jones, District 5

The Honorable Becki Couch, District 6

The Honorable Lori Hershey, District 7