TN Virtual Academy

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Criteria Of A Successful Virtual School Student

The following characteristics are commonly found in successful virtual school students: 

  • Have a parent or guardian who is actively involved in the student's virtual learning activities

  • Have a satisfactory cumulative grade point average on previous academic coursework - 2.5 minimum

  • Proficiency or advanced status on state mandated standardized tests

  • Are self-motivated and self-disciplined

  • Are good time managers

  • Are proficient with email and word processing software

  • Are able to read and analyze text

  • Are able to set and achieve goals

  • Are confident in their academic abilities

  • Show determination when confronting obstacles

  • Are personally invested in their own education

  • Avoid conflicts with activities that may interfere with learning

  • Have convenient and frequent access to a computer and the Internet

  • Are willing to try new learning formats and activities

  • Are able to work with little supervision

  • Are computer literate

  • Have maintained a satisfactory record of attendance

General Requirements:

  • Students must be on track to graduate by the spring semester of their senior year.

  • Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

  • Students are required to log in to classes a minimum of 6.5 hours each school day.

  • Students must have no more than 15 days of unexcused absences.

  • Students cannot have any discipline record for anything related to cyberbullying, hacking, or any other offences related to technology.

Students must be at the current level of mathematics:

  • Freshmen - Must have passed 8th grade math

  • Sophomores - Must have completed Algebra I or Math I

  • Juniors - Must have completed Geometry or Math II

  • Seniors - Must have completed Algebra II or Math III

Participants' Roles and Responsibilities

Student's Responsibilties

It is imperative that students develop habits which will make them successful virtual school students. Students should:

  • Maintain communication, including email, with staff members

  • Read all notifications and announcements from the TVLA

  • Protect learner account by not sharing user name and password, and logging off the system when finished

  • Maintain daily progress on coursework

  • Act in an ethical and honest manner 

  • Have a notebook for taking notes for assignments - used as part of final grade

  • Email your instructor or director about problems with the course; be constructive and concise with questions or problems

  • Manage time and schedule to finish assignments and complete quizzes and tests

  • Maintain computer and software to current standards

Parent/guardian Responsibilities

The role of the parent/guardian is absolutely essential to the successful academic growth of the student.

  • The TVLA parent/guardian is to be an active participant in the delivery of resources provided by the virtual school.

  • The parent/guardian is responsible for maintaining a schedule of instructional opportunities and ensuring that the student is progressing at a pace that is meeting the individual needs of the student.

  • The TVLA parent/guardian is responsible for keeping scheduled appointments and maintaining contact with teachers and staff throughout the school year.

  • The TVLA staff will work with the parent/guardian to assist students in achieving their maximum academic growth in all required subject areas throughout the school year.