

Decatur Virtual Weekly Update
10/31/2024
Director's Corner
Dear Decatur Virtual Family,
I cannot believe how quickly the semester is going. High school course registration is November 8-15. Students should identify what courses they want to take next year and be ready to enter their requests during the week of November 8-15.
Finals week is December 2-6. All final exams need to be proctored. Proctoring will be available both online and in person, as seen in the schedule below. Students must complete this form by November 8 to let us know when they will take their exams with a proctor. Students who request online proctoring will receive a calendar invite for the testing session. Online testing requires students to share their camera and screen during the test.
Please sign up for exams December 2nd - 5th. The 6th is being reserved for any make-up exam that will be needed.I look forward to everyone doing well on their final exams.
Sincerely,
Ms. Whatley
Final Exam Schedule December 2nd - 6th
DVA Events and News
2025-26 Course Request Information
6-12 Students began conversations about selecting their classes for next year in our Tools for Success and WIN classes. 9-12 students will select their courses in the Portal between November 8th and 15th. 8th graders typically select their courses in the Portal before December break, but the actual date is still TBD. Information students have been provided is linked below.
BHMS_Introduction to Course Request Season
Course Selection: Grade 9, Class 2028
Course Selection: Grade 10, Class of 2027
Course Selection: Grade 11, Class of 2026
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.
PSAT SCORES
PSAT scores were released on 10/24/24. Please see this newsletter from DHS for more information on accessing scores.
Thank You for Attending the October Meet up!
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 7th
ACT - December 14th
ACT - February 8th
SAT - March 8th
SAT - May 3rd
SAT - June 7th
ACT - June 14th
ACT - July 12th
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.