

Decatur Virtual Weekly Update
11/21/2024
Director's Corner
Dear Decatur Virtual Family,
Please look out for Google Calendar invitations for your final exams. All GAVS Final Exams will be taken the week of December 2nd -6th. Please work diligently in all your courses. Remember that those final projects, papers, and assignments tend to take some time. Plan accordingly.
If you are not finished with all your classwork by this Friday, you will need to work over Thanksgiving Break.
There are many of you that I feel grateful for this school year. I am grateful for Ms. Canty’s positive spirit, for Ms. Lee’s diligence, for Dr. Jones's enthusiasm. I am grateful that Jamir and Yasmin always have a warm greeting for me whenever I pop into their meeting. I am grateful to Lily for always having something interesting to say. I am grateful for DJ who always shows up and does his work. I am grateful to Jackson, Grace, Lucas, Gabbie, Yasmin Aaliyah, Aniya, and Lillian who always attend our meet-ups. I am also grateful to all of you who are working with us here at DVA this year and the families who support all of our students.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving break.
Ms. Whatley
Final Exam Schedule December 2nd - 6th
December Testing
US History EOC December 10, 9 a.m.
Star Testing is December 12-13, 9-11 a.m.. All middle school students must attend. High school students, please check with your check in with your teacher to see if the STAR test is required for you.
All testing will be at 125 Electric Avenue.
DVA Events and News
2025-26 Course Request Information
Check the Infinite Campus portal to see your 2025-26 course requests. Thank you for doing this work.
Sign Up for DVA by Choice for Spring
The form to sign up for spring semester is open until December 6, 2024. Parents/guardians who want their student to attend DVA by choice in the spring semester need to complete the online interest and contract form by the first week in December. This contract is for students new to DVA or those who were not by choice for fall semester and wish to continue in DVA for the spring semester.
November Meet Up is Thanksgiving Lunch
November Meet Up: Thanksgiving Lunch
Friday, Nov 22, 2024, 12:00 PM
Ebster Recreation Center, Electric Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
More Meet Up Dates
DVA has meet ups each month on early release days. There will not be check ins or student sessions on these days so that our kids will be free to attend. We hope all students will take advantage of these opportunities to meet up and interact with peers and adults each month. They will all be at noon unless otherwise noted at various locations around Decatur. Please mark your calendars:
Additional early release days:
January 22, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
April 30, 2025
We had a great time in August and September. We look forward to seeing you in October!
Counseling Corner
Dr. Jones’ VIrtual Office - Dr. Jones's Virtual Office 2024-2025
College Admissions Test Dates:
SAT - December 7
ACT - December 14
ACT - February 8
SAT - March 8
SAT - May 3
SAT - June 7
ACT - June 14
ACT - July 12
Do you have a question, concern, or need to set up an appointment with your DVA school counselor? To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jones, use this easy booking link: https://drkimberlyrjones.youcanbook.me/
DVA Resources
Presentations from First Week Events
Missed a Meeting? All the information is here:
Calendar and Important Dates
November 25-29: Thanksgiving Holidays
November 30-December 6: Final Exams Week
December 13-14: STAR Reading and Math
December 9-10: Milestones Winter EOC TestingDecember 10: Pearson Classes End
December 12: Final Grades Released
DVA Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
DVA Brochure
Be sure to sign the honor contract!
School and Community News
Please see your school newsletter for important news from your home school and CSD.