Welcome to Brevard Virtual School

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Welcome to Brevard Virtual School

• A franchise of Florida Virtual School

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Brevard Virtual School
All courses are taught by Brevard teachers, for
Brevard students.

• BVS is a franchise of
• Florida Virtual School.

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Welcome to Economics!

• Currently teaching at Eau Gallie High School and
  with BVS
• Nine years teaching experience
• Currently teaching Economics, Economics Honors,
  and AP Microeconomics
• National Board Certified

I am Mrs. Heather Price, your instructor.
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Personal Information Verification
I need to verify information you entered during
registration

• Spelling of your name
• Grade level
• Mailing address
• Phone numbers

• Student email
• Parent email
• School name
• Counselor name

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Your Internet Browser

• Will you be using AOL to
• access this course?

• When using AOL, log into your account.
• Once logged in, minimize the page.
• Double click on your Internet Explorer icon.
• Use Internet Explorer to navigate the course
  instead of AOL, which may conflict with our
  platform.

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Your Support System

• The best place to start when you have a problem,
  is with me.

EMAIL If you do not need immediate assistance,
email me. I will respond within 24
hours. hprice1_at_bvs.flvs.net
PHONE If you need immediate assistance, please
call me. I am available most evenings until 800
pm. 321-255-5857
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Your Support System

• As you begin working, it is important to know
  your BVS administrative staff. They are all here
  to help you.

Hope Ascher, Co-franchise manager
Ginger Wright, Co-franchise Manager
Dr. Walt Christy, Principal
Your School Counselor is an important member of
this team. Students, Parents, and the BVS team
will use your counselor to help ensure success.
Dave Goodman, Counselor
Elaine Sims, Registrar
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Your Support System

• Hope Ascher
• Mrs. Ascher is like an assistant principal who
  works with curriculum and the guidance
  department. If you or your parents have
  questions or concerns with BVS, please contact
  her.
• 321-633-1000, ext. 390
• Ascherh_at_brevard.k12.fl.us

• Ginger Wright
• Mrs. Wright is available for technical support.
  If you or your parents are experiencing technical
  difficulties, please contact her.
• 321-633-1000, ext. 316
• Wrightg_at_brevard.k12.fl.us

Dave Goodman Mr. Goodman is like your school
counselor. If you or your parents have questions
or concerns with BVS, please contact him.
321-633-1000, ext. 272 Goodmand_at_brevard.k12.fl.us
Elaine Sims Mrs. Sims is the schools registrar.
She handles your registration and other necessary
paperwork. You can contact her regarding
registration concerns or emergencies. 321-633-1000
, ext. 382 simsela_at_brevard.k12.fl.us
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Getting Started in the Course

• Before logging into your course, visit the BVS
  homepage.
• Useful BVS announcements will be posted here.
• http//bvs.brevard.k12.fl.us

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Logging Into Your Course

• https//brevard.flvs.net

Enter your Username Password
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Getting Started
Use the navigation bar to move through the site.
Announcements for the course
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Course Information
Under Course Information you will find a
tutorial for operating within the course
platform, Educator Orientation. If you have
never taken a course with BVS or FLVS, you should
complete this tutorial before you begin your
coursework.
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Pace Chart
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Pace Chart
Print your Pace Chart. Post a copy in your work
space and in a public area, like the
refrigerator. This will help you to stay on
schedule and finish the course.
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Academic Integrity
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To Start Working in the Course
To access assignments
For each Module, begin with the Introduction.
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Module Checklist
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Rubrics
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Assessments
You can access all of your assignments here
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Submitting Assessments
When ready to turn in, check Submit for Grading
and then click the Submit button
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The Gradebook
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Assessments
Your current average
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Communication is Essential

• Teachers will schedule monthly phone conferences
  with students and parents.
• Monthly progress reports will be sent, via email.
• Your grade will be based on the work you have
  completed.
• Grades will be temporarily lowered if you are
  behind pace.
• Announcements for BVS will be on the BVS
  Homepage.
• Announcements for the course will be on the
  Announcement Page-the first page you see after
  logging into the course.
• Most information will be given via email. You
  must check your email, within the course, on a
  regular basis. Twice a week is recommended.
• Parent email addresses will be used to keep you
  informed.

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Grace Period
Nine School - Day Grace Period
BVS offers students a grace period, beginning
with the first day of your activation. This
allows you to withdraw from the course without
penalty. If you decide to withdraw from the
course, contact your instructor before your grace
period ends.
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BVS and Parents

• Parents play an important role in online
  learning.

You are encouraged to access student accounts and
contact the instructor and administrative staff
if you have questions or concerns.
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Questions??

• Do you have any questions?

Feel free to contact me in the future, if
questions arise.
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Welcome to Brevard Virtual School
We look forward to working with you!