A2 Virtual+ February Update

Good Afternoon,

I want to extend a warm welcome to our new students and families who are joining us this semester—we’re so glad you’re here and excited to partner with you. I also want to recognize our returning Trimester 2 students and families for their continued effort, flexibility, and commitment to learning in an online environment. Your perseverance and engagement are truly appreciated.

As we begin the second half of the year, I want to highlight the importance of our upcoming Count Day on Wednesday, February 11th. Completion of the Count Day assignment in each class ensures that every student is officially counted for state funding, which directly impacts the resources available to our program and our ability to continue offering high-quality online learning options for students.

Thank you in advance for your support in ensuring your student completes at least one activity in each of their classes on Count Day. Your partnership plays a critical role in making sure every student counts and that A2 Virtual+ can continue to serve students and families.

This newsletter also includes important information about proctoring requirements, weekly attendance expectations, and AP exam registration. Please take a few moments to review the details below.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of A2 Virtual+.

Warm regards,

Principal Lauer

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier

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Online Count Day Assignment - Wednesday, February 11th

Count Day is when all Michigan public schools confirm student enrollment for state funding. On Wednesday, February 11th, every student must complete a Count Day Assignment in each class.

• Assignments will be clearly labeled in Schoology and will count toward the student’s grade.
  
  

• Students may complete the assignment anytime between 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM on February 11th.
  
  

• On Thursday, February 12th, teachers will mark attendance with the LA (Lesson Assignment) code for students who completed on time.
  
  

• Students who miss February 11th will have 10 additional days to submit their assignment.
  
  

• Starting February 12th, our team will reach out to families of students who have not completed their assignments.
  
  

Your support ensures every student is counted and that A2 Virtual+ receives the resources needed to continue offering online learning.

To earn credit for each course, students must complete two proctored activities per class.

• The names of the required activities are posted in each student’s Schoology classroom.
  
  

• Proctoring schedules, locations, and sign-up links are available in the A2 Virtual+ Proctoring and Building Support Schoology classrooms.
  
  

• For 5th-grade students, support is not building-specific since they come from more than 20 schools. All 5th graders will use the general “A2V Proctoring and Building Support” Schoology classroom.

• Students must complete their proctored activities using their district device.

Additional Option:
Students may also attend proctoring at Skyline High School Media Center on Tuesday evenings, 4:00–7:00 PM.

• No sign-up required.
  
  

• Students arriving before 6:00 PM may complete their proctored activity.
  

• Students must complete two proctored activities per class each term. These assessments are required to ensure academic integrity and are noted in each student’s Schoology course.

Proctoring Dates:

• February: 3, 10, 24

• March: 3, 10, 17, 24

Location: Skyline HS Media Center

Time: 4:00–7:00 PM

Students must arrive by 6:00 PM to begin a proctored activity.

What to Bring: District Device and Identification

Attendance in online courses works differently than in traditional classes. In our program, attendance is defined as a weekly two-way interaction with the teacher, completed through a designated attendance activity in Schoology every Wednesday.

• If a student does not complete the Wednesday activity, they are marked as UNV (Unverified Absence) in PowerSchool.
  
  

• Students may still complete the activity later in the week (through Tuesday), but late submissions may affect their grade.
  
  

• Once completed, teachers update attendance with a CA (Completed Attendance) code.
  
  

Attendance is recorded every week of the term.

If you have a student who is interested in taking an AP exam this school year. Registration is currently open until March 6th. Looking for more information about the process, please see the website linked below: