• Albertville Virtual Academy

    About AVA 

    Albertville City Schools is excited to offer a virtual learning experience for currently enrolled students in grades 9-12 who are zoned for Albertville City Schools. This option is available for students who wish to receive standards-based instruction in a virtual environment without attending classes in a traditional, face-to-face setting. This instructional model is suitable for highly motivated students who want to engage in educational experiences from home.  

    The virtual curriculum features courses in mathematics, science, language arts, world languages, social studies, and electives. In collaboration with the school counselor, AVA students will have the opportunity to select a virtual pathway to meet their individual learning goals. Students desiring a virtual, non-traditional learning environment are encouraged to apply. 

    AVA Facts

    • All learning occurs remotely. Learning materials can be accessed anywhere, at any time, using online learning management systems.
    • All instructional materials are pre-recorded and self-paced, allowing flexibility for students.
    • Devices will be provided by Albertville City Schools.
    • Students are required to have access to internet service.
    • Students will receive additional academic support as needed.
    • Students must come to campus for all standardized testing.
    • Course schedules will be determined by the AVA counselor, who will work with students to ensure a schedule that best fits their academic needs within the virtual learning setting.
    • AVA follows the ACS school calendar for all beginning and end dates of the school year, holidays, breaks, and weather days.
    • Students who graduate from high school as an AVA student will receive a diploma from Albertville City Schools and are eligible for honors graduate designations and participation in the ceremony.

    Extracurricular Opportunities

    • All extracurricular participation must be approved by the AHS school administrator. 
    • Approved students can participate in athletics at AHS but are subject to Alabama High School Athletic Association eligibility.
    • Students can participate in any joint event hosted by AHS and AIA that occurs outside typical school hours upon approval of the AIA and AHS principal (i.e., homecoming events, Prom, graduation ceremonies, etc.) and are found to be in good academic standing.

    Requirements

    • Students will be required to maintain course grade averages of 60-percent or higher in all courses to remain at AVA. 
    • At the midway point, students with course averages below 60-percent in all academic courses will be contacted by AVA and school administration to schedule in-person academic support time (Tier III) to address non-mastery of standards.  
    • Students will be expected to meet weekly progress goals for the entirety of the school year.
    • Please be aware that according to guidelines and procedures set by Albertville City Schools, an evaluation of your student's academic history will be conducted to determine eligibility for AVA. 

    Next Steps After Applying

    Students will be notified of their acceptance to AVA via email by an ACS staff member with instructions for next steps. It's important to provide a valid email address on the application. There will be an in-person orientation for all AVA students and families to answer any questions and meet the AVA staff. The date, time, and location will be sent after your student's enrollment has been approved.

    Attendance Procedures

    • AVA students must complete and submit course assignments in accordance with due dates to make adequate progress toward course completion.
    • Students must communicate with AVA staff as needed via the learning management platform, telephone conversations, and email correspondence.
    • Students will adhere to the Albertville City Schools calendar for attendance days. Students may choose to work on non-instructional days, but support may be limited or unavailable.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please click here for answers to frequently asked questions about AVA.

    Contact

    For more information, please contact Albertville Innovation Academy Principal Tyler Reeves by email at treeves@albertk12.org or by phone at (256) 891-1183.