Fall 2024 Part Time Registration is now OPEN
Parents
Part Time
Program
The AVA Part-Time Program provides students with total flexibility and choice around their learning through an augmented online experience as part-time students enrolled at any Atlanta Public Middle or High School.
Program Overview
As a program of Atlanta Public Schools, the Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) has partnered with APS' traditional middle and high schools to offer all APS middle and high school students an augmented online experience during or beyond the school day. AVA Part-Time students must be enrolled in an APS middle or high school to participate in this program. The cost structure is as follows: courses are available free of charge to APS students enrolled at a traditional campus; however, there are associated fees for Atlanta Public School students enrolled at charter and partner schools.
Delivery Model
Part-Time AVA courses are those offered in conjunction with students’ regularly scheduled courses at their home schools.
These courses can be delivered in two ways:
1. “During the Day,” which indicates that time has been reserved in the students’ schedule to work on their course(s) at school, during the school day.
2. “Beyond the Day,” which indicates that in addition to a full schedule at school, students are enrolled in a course that is expected to be completed after school hours during their free time. Students are limited to taking only one Beyond the Day Initial Credit course per semester unless it is a Credit Recovery course.
Through technology, we connect parents, teachers, and students and allow students 24/7 access to their courses. AVA's certified teachers provide instruction and online communication to assist students with their learning. Parent oversight and involvement are critical for the part-time virtual student. Students can take all their core, world language, AP, CTAE and elective courses online, in their school building, or anytime, anyplace, anywhere outside their school building. Online learners are most successful when they are highly motivated, disciplined, organized, flexible, and willing to troubleshoot.
Course Options
Registration
July 22nd - August 30th
Registration Window:
Parent and Student Expectations
When a student selects the AVA part-time model, parents must are provided information which outlines the expectations.
These expectations include but are not limited to:
- Parents will agree to the established AVA intervention strategy. If students are not progressing successfully, we implement a multi-step protocol of intervention.
- Parents will agree that if a student continues to experience difficulty, to meet with AVA counselors to discuss the transition back to face-to-face instruction.
- Students will agree to make adequate weekly progress in all assigned courses
- Students will agree to adhere to all school disciplinary policies related to academic integrity and dishonesty in the academic setting.
Final Grade and EOC Testing and Scheduling
A part-time AVA student is scheduled for semester-long courses. If it is an EOC course, students will be scheduled by school personnel to take their Milestone exam. AVA part- time students follow the same testing guidelines and testing calendar as outlined by the district.
Course
Registration
The Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) is a fully accredited online learning environment that is available to middle and high school students enrolled in Atlanta Public Schools (APS).
AVA currently offers the following programming for part time students:
AVA Flex Program - permits eligible 6-12th grade students to attend Virtual Academy through an Asynchronous self-paced learning model with teacher facilitation as needed.
Registration Window:
July 22nd - August 30th
Important points to remember:
- AVA is a program, not a school. Therefore, students MUST be enrolled in an APS zone school to enroll in AVA Part Time courses.
- AVA families are expected to monitor student progress, productivity and attendance.
- AVA students can participate in extracurricular activities at their home schools.
- AVA students take all state (EOG, EOC) exams at their home schools.
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General Program
FAQs
1. What browser should students use?
- Chrome is the preferred browser.
- However, for some Science and Math courses in Edgenuity™ using the online simulation tool Gizmo for Virtual labs, Internet Explorer is to be used.
2. Students are having problems opening the Live Virtual Learning Center (LVLC).
Students must contact their online teacher. Contact information is located under the Teacher Information tab in Genius.
3. Are students able to work on the course from their cell phone, tablet or iPad?
Yes, they can.
4. The student is unable to login their course?
Contact your child's local School Counselor for login information.
5. If course content is not working properly. Any suggestions?
Students must contact their online teacher. Contact information is located under the Teacher Information tab in Genius.
6. Is this a Milestones/EOC Course?
Contact local School Counselor for information regarding Milestone/EOC course status.
7. How does a student know if they are making sufficient progress?
Generally, students should complete 7% of the course each week. For example: by the end of AVA’s 1st week, students should have completed 7% of their work. Students should refer to Progress Bar on their Edgenuity™ Dashboard to determine how much progress they have made in the course.
8. What happens if students do not keep up with the pace on the pace chart?
The pace chart is a terrific tool which will allow middle and high school students to complete their course in a timely manner and meet the course completion deadline without stress. By working each day during their school computer lab time and completing the required weekly assignments students should be able to maintain their pace. If students are unable to maintain the pace as indicated on the pace chart they should first contact their virtual teacher and discuss any concerns. If students are struggling with any issue, their online teacher will be happy to work with them towards their success.
9. What should a student do if they cannot make contact with the online teacher?
The online teachers are available via Live Virtual Classroom as well as by phone and email. Online instructors are also available in the LVLC at 8:30 to 4:00 Monday-Friday. When attempting to contact online instructors, please remind students to always leave their first and last name, the name of the course they are taking, a good phone number and the best time to reach them. Students should continue working in their course until the online instructor can contact them back. Instructors will return emails and voicemails within 24 hours (excluding holidays and weekends).
10. What should a student do if they are dropped from a class?
If a student is dropped from a course without desiring to be dropped, they should contact their guidance counselor or Credit Recovery Site Administrator (whichever applies) for assistance.
11. What should a student do when they have finished a course?
When students are finished with a course, they may need some direction as to the next steps to take. The student should inform the school lab facilitator of completion and the facilitator will encourage the student to remain engaged in learning.
The following steps may be taken for students who have finished a class:
- Contact student’s local School Counselor and advise that student has finished course;
- If the student would like to take another course, send the student to their local School Counselor to add another course or to inquire of further action if another course is not needed.
- If another course is to be added, facilitators can assist student in requesting the course.
- While course is pending, facilitators will encourage students to utilize lab time to study for other courses and/or complete homework from other classes.
- Students may start on their SAT or ACT Test Prep course.
12. Can students with disabilities receive services from Atlanta Virtual Academy?
Yes. Atlanta Virtual Academy will not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of disability. It is the responsibility of the home school to ensure that the system meets all requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504. The current Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan must be provided to Atlanta Virtual Academy by the local school system. Atlanta Virtual Academy will follow all applicable provisions in the IEP or 504 Plan. However, there may be some provisions that can not be implemented. In such a case, the home school must determine whether Atlanta Virtual Academy is an appropriate placement.
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