Welcome to the LAVCA Family Issue#1
There are three issues of this Welcome Packet...
This will allow your family to prepare in segments for an AMAZING launch this school year!
A Bit About LAVCA
Our School Offices and Contact Details:
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
4962 Florida Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 504-322-7543
FAX: 504-300-0806
Welcome from Our Head of School: Danielle Scott-Johnson
Danielle Scott-Johnson is a native of New Orleans. She is a product of the Catholic school system and graduated from Xavier University Preparatory High School. In high school, Danielle found her passion for writing and love of Literature. She attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she graduated in English Education. Danielle’s educational career began as a substitute teacher due to being a fall graduate. Her teaching career began in East Baton Rouge Parish as a middle school ELA teacher, while working on her master’s degree in school administration immediately following undergrad. Danielle’s passion for teaching enabled her to design and implement curriculum for a financial education program as VP of Financial Literacy at LA DOTD Federal Credit Union. She later moved to an administrative role as Operations Manager with Fourth Sector Solution, Inc., where she acquired the knowledge to lead the operations team to start-up Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy. Currently, Danielle is beginning her 3rd year as Head of School at LAVCA. Danielle is excited about and embracing our corporate wide mission of “one year of growth for all students.” “Ready, Set, Grow!”
Meet K5 - 5th Grade Academic Administrator: Kim Jones
Meet Our 6th - 12th Grade Academic Administrator: Cindy Perret
First 7 Steps to A Successful Launch at LAVCA....
Step 1: Attend a REQUIRED Parent Training Session.
Step 2: Set up Accounts and Check Materials and Hardware Shipping Schedules
Setting up Your Learning Coach and Student Account(s)
IF You Forget Your Username and/or Password....no worries!
Check Your Materials and Hardware Shipping Schedules
*Please note that materials typically ship out from K12 beginning in mid to late July for fall semester and in December for spring semester.
Step 3: Logging Into the Online School
Step 4: Print/Save the LAVCA 2020-2021 Academic Calendar and Check email regularly for important events including our upcoming Virtual Orientations
Step 5: All New Students: We will need a Final Report Card and a Transcript for high school students. Additionally, all students should submit Drop/Withdrawal Forms from Previous School and IEPs and 504s as Applicable.
***Failure to submit these documents can delay course placement for new students.***
- All documents EXCEPT 504 plans should be sent to the correct registrar below based on grade level. They should be sent with the following information in the subject line (NEWSTUDENT_Name of Document(s)_S.Smith).
K-7th: L. Williams Akinosho (lakinosho@lavirtual.org)
8th to 12th: C. Mullins (cmullins@lavirtual.org)
- If your student has a 504 plan, you can fax it to the attention of Tara Ferguson, 504 Coordinator at tferguson@lavirtual.org
- LAVCA Fax: 504-300-0806
Step 6: Getting a better understanding of Virtual School
What Is a Virtual School Day Like?
What A Week Looks Like for K-5th Grades:
What A Week Looks Like for 6th to 12th Grades:
Step 7: Connect with other LAVCA/K12 Families
Learning Coach Community
Click Here to sign up
K12 Learning Coach Support Programs
Walk to Class Sessions
Online School: 60 minute live sessions providing support for new Elementary and Middle/High School Learning Coaches to help prepare for a successful school year. Topics include navigating and understanding the resources in the Online School (OLS) and K12 App; the difference between OLS and Class Connect; and Introduction to Learning course. Two separate sessions offered for Elementary and Middle/High School Learning Coaches. Session led by a veteran Learning Coach.
Set Up for Success: 60 minute live session providing support for new Learning Coaches to help prepare for a successful school year. Topics covered include expectations, involvement, socialization, schedules, learning coach tips, family rules, and organization. Two separate sessions offered for Elementary and Middle/High School Learning Coaches. Session led by a veteran learning coach.
Coach to Coach Sessions: Weekly 30-minute live sessions followed by optional discussion time for coaches. Veteran learning coach leads sessions and presents topics of interest and encourages the sharing of ideas.
Connect with Learning Coaches from across the nation.
Learning Coach Cafe (All LC’s welcome):
Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and join us for an informal chat with other Learning Coaches! This is a great opportunity to ask others from throughout the nation their advice or tips, and offer your support and ideas. Let’s take a little break together and chat. Just sign up once to join any of the live sessions.
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lc_cafe
Learning Coach Facebook Groups:
Learning Coach FB Group For New Families
Learning Coach Cafe (All LC’s welcome)
Have Questions?
LAVCA
Email: shjohnson@lavirtual.org
Website: http://lavca.k12.com/
Phone: 504-322-7543
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaVirtualCharterAcademy
Twitter: @LAVCApelican