School Profile 2016-17

1701 Prudential Dr., 4th floor

Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 390-2037
Fax: (904) 390-2075
http://www.duvalschools.org/dvia
CEEB #102-317

Administration

Mr. Mark Ertel, Principal

Mrs. Dawn Elkins, Assistant Principal
Mr. Scott LeHockey, Supervisor Part Time Program

Engaging students in a 21st

School Counseling Staf century, virtual learning
environment for a lifetime of
Kristin Smith School success.
Counselor
(904) 390-2553
smithkll@duvalschools.org
Denise Rogers Accreditation: Southern
Registrar Association of Colleges and Schools
(904) 390-2209 (SACS)
rogersd@duvalschools.org

School Description Diploma Type: Duval Virtual

Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
(DVIA) opened in August 2009 as
Duval County Public Schools first
virtual school. The school serves
students in grades Kindergarten
through 12th from throughout Duval
and surrounding counties. DVIA
allows students to access learning
in a flexible digital format through
a variety of physical venues and
scheduling options. We offer
learning without boundaries.
Instruction Academy students earn
a regular Duval County diploma
equal in standards to all Duval
County High Schools.
Virtual Curriculum Platforms:
Blended & Home- Based
Calvert Education K-8
Edgenuity 6-12
Florida Virtual School 6-12

Mission Statement
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
students work from home utilizing
curriculum provided by DVIA either
in a fully virtual format or through
the more book based Calvert
program in the lower grades.
Students have regular and
expected access to Duval County
teachers, each expert and certified
in their teaching area. Students are
also encouraged to take advantage
of our regular opportunities for
LIVE learning on our blended
learning campus where teachers
are available for in-person
interaction on a daily basis.
Students can also interact with
their teachers on a daily basis in
our on-line Collaborate Classroom
as needed. Parents are also asked
to take part as learning coaches for
students as they progress through
the younger years to become
completely independent learners
by graduation.
Enrollment: 284 full time
students
Seniors 33
Juniors 40
Sophomores 27
Freshmen 32
Middle (6-8) 86
Elementary (K-5) 66
DVIA also serves all Duval County
brick and mortar high schools to
provide virtual curriculum for DCPS
students who need an additional
credit on top of their full schedule
at other schools within the county.
Student Body Cultural and
Diversity (students may choose
more than one category):
White: 73 %
African American: 22 %
Asian: 4%
Hispanic: 7%
Indian: 1%
Other: .7 %
Faculty: 15 Instructional staff
Part time 1
Full Time 14
50% with Masters degrees
Schedule: 6 classes per semester
but students can earn additional
credit as needed by completing
additional coursework on top of the
regular expectations.
Graduation Requirements
All graduates must demonstrate
competency in Communications as
measured by the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test
(FCAT) or by the Florida State
Assessment (FSA) (pending ninth
grade entry year). Students must
also pass the Algebra I End of
Course Exam (EOC) to demonstrate
math proficiency.
In addition, students are allowed
to choose from two types of
diplomas. The standard Duval
County diploma requires credits
with an overall grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The
graduation requirements for the
class of 2014/15 are listed below:
English 4
Math 4
Science 3
Social Studies 3
World Language 2
Health/ P.E. 1
Performing Fine Arts 1
Electives 6
 Total 24 college credit courses per
semester.
Students may also choose from the
18 credit ACCEL option (with a 2.00
GPA) for which they will receive a Honors Level Courses
standard State of Florida diploma.
English I & II (Hons)
English 4 Geometry (Hons)
Math 4 Algebra I & II (Hons)
Science 3 Pre-Calculus
Social Studies 3 Earth & Space Science (Hons)
Performing Fine Arts 1 Biology (Hons)
Electives 3 Chemistry (Hons)
Total 18 Physics (Hons)
Promotion Requirements World History (Hons)
American History (Hons)
Grade Level Requirements Economics (Hons)
Credits American Govt (Hons)
To 10th (1 Eng. or 1 Math)
5
th
To 11 (2 Eng. and 2 Math and/or
Sci.) 12
To 12th (3 Eng. and 4 Math and/or Class Rank
Sci.) 18
+ 1.5 GPA All students are ranked at the end
of the year and at the end of the
Marking System first semester for the twelfth
graders. Rank is determined by
Hon Honors GPA using makes earned in all high
AP Advanced Placement school subject areas.
DE Dual Enrollment
Standard courses:
A Outstanding Progress A=4, B-3, C=2, D=1, F=0
90-100 Honors courses:
B Above Average Progress A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5,
80-89 F=0
C Average Progress AP courses:
70-79 A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0
D Lowest Acceptable Progress
60-69
F Failure 0-
59 The Class of 2016

Dual-Enrollment 21% attended a Four Year

University
Juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA 68% attended a State College
can dual enroll at Florida State 11% chose a military, work, or
Community College for up to 2 technical program
 Sample Colleges attended by
graduates from the previous 4
years

Florida State University * University

of South Florida * University of
West Florida *
University of Central Florida *
Jacksonville University * Rice
University * Stetson University *
Florida International University *
College of Charleston * Ohio State
University * University of North
Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville
* Sante Fe State College * Flagler
College * University or Tampa *
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical
University *Spellman College *
Tallahassee Community College