Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
6th - 8th grade newsletter. (269) 473-0500
From the Principal~
Are you excited and ready to begin an exciting new school year? I want to begin by recognizing that not everyone is very excited to get started. I join you in mourning what used to be our "normal" Fall start to school. Please know that we are all in this together.
We are hard at work preparing to make this a successful school year. We have been getting many phone calls regarding new enrollments and are busy making preparations to accommodate all of our new students. From our staff to your family, we say "Welcome!" and we are looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you!
This year may have a bit of a slow start as we secure technology and all of the materials necessary to get your student up and running successfully. Please be advised that due to COVID-19, this Fall our building will not be a "drop-in" location. In order to enter the building, all families must have an appointment. You will be supported remotely by our teachers. We thank you in advance for your patience as we do our very best to serve you.
Educationally Yours,
Rachel Stout
Principal, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Step 1: Watch the Student Contract and Handbook Video and then complete the short quiz.
Step 2: Technology!!! Watch the short Video and take the Quiz!
Step 3: Build your schedule!
All Middle School students are required to be registered for a total of 7 courses. Students take 4 core through our online platform and then choose three total electives.
Students may sign up for up to 2 Community Based electives. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON AUGUST 24. This video helps families navigate the process of signing up for these courses. **Please note that many classes have a "virtual-only" option this Fall. The code for signup is FALLFRENZY2020.
Signing Up for Partnership Electives Tutorial
If families do NOT wish to sign up for these electives, we can provide online electives such as MS Careers, Keyboarding, Foreign Language, Character Education, Google Suite, or a Reading course. Reading will be facilitated with a Berrien Springs teacher while other electives will be online.
Now that you have decided your courses (and signed up for electives as needed), It's time to tell us what you are taking!
What next?
- Technology/Paperwork Drive Thru!
We are working hard to have technology/forms ready for the week of August 31.
IF you have forms to turn in (birth certificate, immunizations, proof of residency, transcripts for High School only), please have your own copy ready to give to the Virtual Academy. We will not have time to make copies for you. PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT ISSUE ANY TECHNOLOGY UNTIL WE GET ALL PAPERWORK COLLECTED.
We will hand out tech and sign forms via a "Drive Through" method according to the following schedule:
Monday, August 31: Last names beginning with A-C: 8 am - 11 am. D-F: 12 pm - 3 pm.
Tuesday, Sept 1: Last names beginning with G - I 8 am - 11 am. J-L: 12 pm - 3 pm.
Wednesday , Sept 2: Last names beginning with M-O 8 am - 11 am. P-R: 12 pm - 3 pm.
Thursday, Sept 3: Last names beginning with S - U 8 am - 11 am. V-Z: 12 pm - 3 pm.