Mark Ertel, Principal

Parent and Student Handbook

2020-2021

Duval Virtual Main Office

Parent Resource Center, 2nd Floor

4037 Boulevard Center Dr.

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Live Campus Location

Wolfson High School, Room 54

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 Ramscar

Specialist, School Counselor

Elyce Garceau

Specialist, School Counselor

August 2020

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year of Duval Virtual Instruction

Academy!

Our mission at 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 will continue as: “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. Think deeply

and honestly, how can you “BE” successful in a virtual world? A graphic of

our theme is 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 getting to

know you, the student, on a personal level. Yes, we can do this in our

“virtual world.”

Our “Virtual Campus” (VC) is another positive and personal opportunity

for support. The Virtual Campus (VC) is a place where students may

interact with our teachers. In the Virtual Campus, you are able to chat live

with our teachers during a scheduled lesson or to problem solve and get to

know those who support you. The availability of the VC will be scheduled

through your teachers and/or posted on your student Dashboard.

We welcome you to DVIA where to “BE” is your opportunity to learn and

grow in a virtual world.

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 Textbooks DVIA Website, Student Links & Helpful Websites Page 15 Senior Class Page Transcript Requests Page 16 Testing Page 17 Wellness Wednesdays Withdrawal

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Duval Virtual Instruction Academy

2020 - 2021 DIRECTORY - Administration, Faculty and Staff

Name Business/Office Phone Number Email Address Title

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

Barlow, Jonathan (904)274-1502 barlowj@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

Chung, Rae (904 )337-9867 chungr@duvalschools.org Teacher

Conto, Lucinda (904)-390-2570 (904)-348-5167 (fax)

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

Fanning, Brandon (904) 257-6743 fanningj@duvalschools.org Teacher

Fanning, Kelly (904) 990-3614 cassidyk@duvalschools.org Teacher

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

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

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

Moloney, Christine (904) 390-2209 (904) 348-5167 (fax) MoloneyC@duvalschools.org CRT/CLERK

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

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

Mitchell, Sharon (904) 600-4146 Mitchells2@duvalschools.org Teacher

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

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

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.

Consequences for cheating can be found in the AI matrix.

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.

Until notified, masks will be required.

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 approximately 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.

Approximately 1% of course = 1 School Day

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CALENDAR/IMPORTANT DATES

First Day of School: August 10th, 2020

Last Day of School: May 28th, 2021

DVIA Course Dates

Elementary Course Dates

Start Date End Date* SEM 1st 9 Weeks 8/10/20 10/09/20

A 2nd 9 Weeks 10/12/20 12/17/20 SEM 3rd 9 Weeks 1/5/21 3/19/21

B 4th 9 Weeks 3/23/21 5/28/21 *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 Available

1st Semester 8/10/20 12/17/20 1/4/21 2nd Semester 1/5/21 5/28/21 6/3/21 2nd Semester SENIORS

1/5/21 5/7/20 6/3/21

***Review assignment calendar for course work due dates.

Holidays/School

Closure Dates**

Sep 7 Labor Day

Oct 12 Planning Day

Oct 30 Weather Day*

Nov 11 Veterans' Day

Nov 25-27 Thanksgiving

Dec 18-Jan 4 Winter Break

Jan 4 Planning Day

Jan 18 M. L. King Birthday

Feb 15 Presidents' Day

Mar 8-12 Spring Break

Mar 22 Planning Day

April 1 & 9 School Closed/ Weather

Day

May 31 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 26th, Sep 23th

2nd 9 Wks: Oct 21th, Nov 18th, Dec 09th

3rd 9 Wks: Jan 27th, Feb 24h

4th 9 Wks: April 28h, May 19th

^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. **All secondary students are required to attend the Wellness

Wednesday sessions on these dates.

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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 • Beta Club • 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 • 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 in the

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

by using their parent/mentor credentials or working

with their 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 provider for DVIA is Edgenuity (K-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 an Edgenuity account 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. Ramscar (9-12) or Ms. Garceau (6-8).

DEBT LIST Students will be 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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2020-2021 ELEMENTARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

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

tests, DRA reading, or any other assessment deemed necessary.

• Students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade will have required live assessments with a

DVIA teacher. These assessments may be scheduled virtually or at our live campus.

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

FSA and other state required testing). These 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 (or have failing grades) on assessments may 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 assessments, 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 certain 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 or reduced breakfast/lunch program, all students

are encouraged to fill out the free or 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. 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 uses an online curriculum with lessons, resources, and activities which is accomplished by

consumables for each subject. Students are issued workbooks in which to complete their assignments following

their online daily lesson in all subject areas. Lessons have a timeline 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 courses to serve as a schedule for students. All required courses are assigned by DVIA staff to the

student’s account/dashboard in Edgenuity or FLVS.

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Live Campus (LC)

Virtual Campus (VC)

DVIA’s Live Campus (LC) is located at a DCPS school and staffed with DVIA teachers.

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

Live Campus Location Wolfson HS 7000 Powers Avenue

Virtual 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 9:00 am -12:00 pm 1:00pm-3:00pm (Closed Wednesday for Elementary Appts.) Campus is Closed daily from 12:00-1:00pm

Virtual Campus Hours 9:00 am -12:00 pm Virtual Campus is Closed Wednesday.

Campus Activities Details Subject Area Help Log in to VC during posted hours.

Student Success Coaching Log in to VC during scheduled hours.

Teacher Directed Lessons Live/online lessons, help sessions, individual appointments scheduled by teacher

Proctored Exams Supervised exams, scheduled by teachers, at the LC.

Elementary Session Scheduled by the Teacher.

Online, Individual Subject Lessons and General Help

Open for subject area help for 6-12 grades and subject area lessons. Assistance given for all subject areas during posted hours. In addition, daily lessons by subject are: Monday – Social Studies Tuesday – English, Language Arts Thursday – Science Friday – Electives ** Math help available every day in the Virtual Campus

Closed Live and Virtual Campus closed every Wednesday

INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY

Duval Virtual requires that all students have access to the internet. Our programs 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 is through

www.internetessentials.com.

STUDENT

IDENTIFICATION

BADGES

Student ID badges are made at the Live Campus. All

students need a student/picture ID when completing

proctored tests or any activities at neighborhood

schools. Check for the Live Campus schedule or speak

with Ms. Conto. (904-739-5265 x254)

LIVE ASSISTANCE

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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.

MAKE UP WORK

Student work is assigned on a semester basis for 6th-12th grade and a 9 weeks basis

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.

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

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 exams

at the Live Campus.

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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/

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.

shmoop.com – Test prep website.

fsassessments.org – FSA practice test and information.

TEXTBOOKS

Elementary – Workbooks are

distributed at the beginning of the school

year. Late enrollees will schedule a pick-up

time with their teachers on an individual

basis. Elementary books do not need to be

returned if the student stays for the entire

school year.

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 bookstore 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 your

school counselor at (904) 390-2553.

Transcripts and Records Requests

Contact: Christine Moloney moloneyc@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

•Complete college applications

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

•Pre-practice for ACT?SAT on Kahn Academy

SEPTEMBER

•Credit check and senior conference

•Senior Class Meeting

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

•Complete College Applications

•Make a plan to complete volunteer hours

•Woek on community service hours (for Bright Futures Scholarship)

OCTOBER

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

•FSA Retakes

•Windows opens to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Florida Bright Futres application on October 1st

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

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

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

•FCAT 2.0, FSA and EOC Retakes

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/Grad Bash.

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 baseline and state-mandated testing identified by their grade level

and/or course schedule. 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/or Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) assessments. Students will be assigned to their testing sites by

District staff. DVIA students should have a valid photo ID and follow the DCPS dress code when testing at their assigned

testing location.

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 and his/her required assessments. Verification will be sent via email and

through the student’s learning platform message system. Any DVIA teacher will be able to inform you of the assigned

testing location, date and time when the details are available. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to ensure they know

when the specific location, dates and times are for their student’s required testing. Per Florida House Bill 7069, Pg. 58, Lines

5976-5985: "(6) STUDENT PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS - Each student enrolled in a virtual instruction program or virtual charter

school must: (b) Take statewide assessments pursuant to s. 1008.22. Student assessment program for public schools.”

Testing Windows Many state assessments are computer based (CBT) and testing dates within the window vary by testing location. Grades 3-

6 FSA and NGSSS Science tests are paper-based (PBT) and have a tighter window and/or limited locations. Please see

duvalschools.org/dvia/testing for the exact testing window dates for the 2019-2020 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)

• Progress Monitoring Assessments (as required by district)

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

• Progress Monitoring Assessments (as required by district)

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)+

• Progress Monitoring Assessments (as required by district)

DVIA Testing Coordinator Contact Stacie Y. Bogan, bogans@duvalschools.org

*Test affects promotion to next grade

~Test is a graduation requirement

+Test requires testing code and school ID

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

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

In response to State legislation, Duval County has implemented a required Mental Health

Education Initiative. DVIA will begin the mandatory sessions for all students in grades 6-

12 on August 26th, 2020 at 12:30 pm in the Virtual Campus. The Virtual Campus link is

below for your convenience.

The goal of the Mental Health Education Initiative is to teach students to identify signs and

symptoms of mental health challenges and how to access help for themselves and their

peers. There will be a total of ten lessons throughout the school year, occurring on district

scheduled “early release” Wednesdays. Some of the topics included will be: the process of

getting and seeking help for yourself and others, what to do or say to peers struggling with

mental health disorders, and awareness of resources.

If students are sick, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to attend, they will be expected to

attend the recorded make-up session at their earliest convenience, which will be located in

Microsoft Teams.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Ms. Elyce Garceau, School Counselor.

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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 Ramscar, School Counselor

Elyce Garceau, School Counselor

DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dr. Diana Greene, Superintendent of Schools

School Board Members 2019-2020

The Honorable Cheryl Grymes, District 1

The Honorable Elizabeth Andersen, District 2

The Honorable Ashley Smith Juarez, District 3

The Honorable Darryl Willie, District 4

The Honorable Vice Chairman Warren Jones, District 5

The Honorable Charlotte Joyce, District 6

The Honorable Laura Hershey, District 7

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