

Decatur Virtual Weekly Update
12/05/2024
Director's Corner
Dear Decatur Virtual Family,
Thank you for all your support throughout the school year. GAVS final exams window closes today. Students may take a missed exam on Friday 9:00 - 12:00 in person at the Wilson Center 125 Electric Avenue. All GAVS courses will close on December 6th at 11:59. Students working in Pearson will have until the end date of their class (most End on December 13th). Students working in Pearson Connexus still need to come to check in until courses are complete.
Star testing will be given online next Thursday the 12th. Students required to take the test will receive a calendar invite from their check in teacher for 9:00 am on Thursday, December 12th. If students wish to take the test in person they may come t the Wilson Center at 9:00 am on Friday, December 13th. All Middle School Students are required to take the STAR tests. High School Students who scored below proficient in the Fall will be required to take the Test in December. Please look out for the Calendar invitations.
Ms. Whatley
December Testing
US History EOC December 10th at 9 a.m. at 125 Electric Avenue
Star Testing is December 12-13, 9-11 a.m. December 12th will be an online adminstration. December 13th will be in person at 125 Electric Avenue. 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.
DVA Events and News
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.
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
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
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