Decatur Virtual Academy

WOW!!! Check Out Our Amazing Winners!!!

First Grade - Levi Orr - 271mins.

Second Grade - Isaias Esparza - 484mins.

Third Grade - Kamauri Love - 1120mins.

Fourth Grade - Isaac Perez-Esparza - 734mins.

Fifth Grade - Elias Perez-Esparza - 1088mins.

Sixth Grade - Foster Spiegle - 217mins.

Seventh Grade - Kimera Orr - 164min.

Eighth Grade - James Cook - 162mins.

Honorable Mention:

Stella Lawrimore - 3rd Grade - 949mins.

Braxton Clopton - 5th Grade - 883mins.

Chase Orr - 5th Grade - 883mins.

Chase Orr - 5th Grade - 657mins

Braelyn Cowley - 6th Grade - 175mins

Tereasa Bynum Jackson - 7th Grade - 162mins.

48 students participated - so that's an average of 252 mins per student.

Decatur Virtual Academy Total Minutes K-8: 12,113 minutes completing 2080 sessions.

Dates of ACAP Boot Camp Testing Preparation:

In-Person Attendance Mandatory

8:15 am-11:30 am each day

• Tuesday, March 21st

• Thursday, March 23rd

• Tuesday, March 28th

• Wednesday, March 29th

• Thursday, March 30th

What to bring:

• DCS laptop & charger (we do not have extras)

• Pencil/paper

• Non-bluetooth headphones that work with the student’s DCS Chromebook

• Non-sugary snack & bottle of water

• Jacket if gets cold easy

Tuesday, April 4th - Science (GRADES 4th, 6th and 8th ONLY) -

8:15am - 11:15am

afternoon hours - 11:45am - 2:45pm (students with accomodations only)

Wednesday, April 5th - ELA - GRADES 2nd-8th

8:15am - 12:00pm - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th

afternoon hours - 12:30pm - 3:10pm - 2nd Grade (end 2:45pm) and students with accomodations

Thursday, April 6th - Math - GRADES 2nd-8th

8:15am - 11:50am - 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th, 7th and 8th

Afternoon hours - 12:00pm - 3:00pm - 2nd Grade (ends 2:30pm) and students with accomodations

Tuesday, April 11th - ELA Writing - GRADES 2nd-8th

8:30am - 10:15am - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th

Afternoon hours - 12:00pm - 3:00pm - 2nd Grade (ends 2:15pm) and students with accomodations

• Implement time for your to read passages to build stamina. 30min., 45min., then 60 min. They also need to complete questions in math for 45 to 60 min. To practice focusing for that length of time.

• Be sure your child attends all of their Google Meets especially their enrichment!! - our teachers will be reviewing important skills that will be tested. (schedule below)

• Elementary Schedule: With Mrs. Sykes

8:30-9:30 am - 4th & 5th Grade
9:30-10:10 am - 2nd & 3rd Grade
10:10 - 11:00am - 1st grade
12:15-12:45 pm - Kindergarten

• Middle School Schedule:

ELA Writing - Mr. Du Pre' - Grades 6th - 8th

Mondays and Wednesdays 1pm and Fridays at 11:00am

Math - Mrs. Yarborough - Grades 6th - 8th

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 12:00pm

• If you have any questions about how to access these google meets please be sure to reach out to me.

• Have your child read, read and read!!! It is March Madness with Accelerated Reading - so it's a win, win!! Read to them, let them read to you and let them read independently. Ask questions about setting, characters, author's purpose if nonfiction.
• Keep practicing on Freckle!! Especially Data analysis, Geometry and Fractions. Second and Third Grade do not use a calculator on their ACAP test. Make sure they can read a word problem and be able to figure out what the math problem is.

• https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al Go to the above link, then click on the ACAP Summative Online Tool Training AND Online Assessment Tutorial - your child should practice the test questions and work on using the tools at least 4 times a week or more. This will help to build confidence and not let the format or tools stop your child from showing how smart they are.
  

• Do not over stress them- our expectations are for the children to just put forth their best effort, to take their time and be diligent (not to give up). Preparation is key - but make it fun

• Send them to school at their best:

*Make sure they get a good night sleep *a protein filled breakfast *shower

* wear school appropriate clothes *brushed hair and teeth *wear deodorant

If your child feels their best, they will perform their best!!