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Perry Career Academy
Alternative Virtual Academy High School
137 Spring St., Jonesboro, GA 30236

Website: clayton.owschools.com
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2015-2016

Instructional Advisor: _______________

ODYSSEY TEACHERS EMAIL ADDRESSES
Mrs. Bailey-JonesSocial Studies
shamira.bailey@clayton.k12.ga.us
Ms. BeanMathematics
calandra.bean@clayton.k12.ga.us
Ms. GainesElectives/DES
vicki.gaines@clayton.k12.ga.us
Ms. JuniusScience
rjunius@clayton.k12.ga.us
Dr. PierreElectives/DES
jionel.pierre@clayton.k12.ga.us
Ms. PlairEnglish
lplair@clayton.k12.ga.us

Clayton County Public Schools

Perry Career Academy
Alternative Virtual Academy High School
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: 770-515-7601
Fax: 770-515-7689

Alternative Virtual High School

WELCOME!!
Welcome to the Alternative Virtual Academy! In

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

DRESS CODE: Khaki Pants/Skirt & White Collared Shirt

this program you will be completing your courses

online using the OdysseyWare software program
which will require you to learn independently by
using your self study skills.

districts, ODYSSEYWARE includes courses in the

core subjects of social studies and history, math,
language arts, and science, as well as a variety of
electives.
tional

Founded on research-based educa-

models,

ODYSSEYWAREs

1.
PERCENTAGES: The following course completion percentages should be evident in all courses enrolled at
given times.
Week 3: 16%-17%

ODYSSEYWARE: Used in more than 1,500 school

curriculum

reaches digital natives and specific students who

Week 9: 50%
Week 12: 66%-67%
Week 15: 83%-84%

to pass a lesson with a score of 70% or higher.

Students will only have 1 attempt at any quiz or
test.
AVA/Odyssey Teachers:
Ms. Bailey-JonesSocial Studies
Ms. BeanMathematics
Ms. GainesElectives/DES
Ms. JuniusScience
Dr. PierreElectives/DES
Ms. PlairEnglish
AVA Counselor: Mr. Steven Harbin
770-515-7645-counselor
770-515-7674-secretary
770-515-7695-Fax

Be prepared and ready to work in the Odyssey program ONLY when present in the lab.
STAY ON TASK!

2.

Week 6: 33%-34%

Respect your fellow peers, teachers, and

yourself.

3.

Use appropriate language in the lab.

4.

Electronic and consumable items are not to

Week 18: 100%

be visible in the lab. (No headphones al-

For exit criteria you have to pass 5/6 or 6/7 classes

including Behavior Support.

lowed.)

are challenged within the constraints of the traditional classroom. Students will have 10 attempts

LAB PROCEDURES & RULES

ATTENDANCE: You are marked present for a week according to meeting the weekly 10 hrs work time. For
every two hours you will have one day present. You will
also be given credit for hours for any day you come to
the lab for face to face time. You have to meet 90%
attendance (9 absences per semester) requirement to
exit program.

5.

Follow all rules in the student handbook.

LAB HOURS
Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri

Morning Session: 7:00am11:00am

(Must be signed in by 8:30am)
Afternoon Session: 12:00pm4:00pm
(Must be signed in by 1:30pm)

FACE TO FACE TIME: Minimum and required amount,

twice a month (3 hours each day for a total of 6 hours
per month); Maximum, twice a week (only if extra assistance is needed in coursework). Mandated students
have a requirement of 3 days a week.

Lab is closed to students on Tuesdays for planning and in the afternoon on early release days.
Clayton County Public Schools

PARENT CONFERENCE: Last Tuesday of each month.

Please check with your case manager to schedule time.
LAPTOP CHECKS: Included with parent conference on
the last Tuesday of each month.
PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR
DAMAGED LAPTOPS.

Alternative Virtual Academy High School

137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: 770-515-7601
Fax: 770-515-7689