Alamance Virtual School

Erica S. Phillips, Principal

Enrollment Information Session

2025-26 Academic School Year

AVS HS Staff

Kourtney Bordman

Social Studies - High School

James Coble

Science - High School

Kathryn Cornett

CTE - High School

Jordan Loomis

Math - High School

Alea Mazzei

Health/Phy Ed

Kyle Pycraft ( AVS Teacher of the Year)

Math - High School

Kaye Tomlin-Currie

Teacher of Exceptional Children

Paige Brandon

English - High School

Meahgan Baldwin

Online Facilitator

AVS MS Staff

Tonya Dobson

Science

Leah Hamlett

Social Studies

Jonie Edmunds

Reading

Emily Cahill

Math

John Dodson

Art

Tina Magee

Teacher of Exceptional Children

Debora McLendon

CTE

Eileen Penn

Music

General Information

• Grades 6-12 (subject to change)
• Enrollment caps/seats (2025-26 SY)
• 6-8: 33 per grade level
• 9-12: 33 per grade level
• Enrollment is for one-full academic year
• Learning Commitment Form
• Signed by parent/guardian
• Specific guidelines MUST be followed by AVS students

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Academics

• NC Standard Course of Study
• ABSS District Pacing Guide
• NC- Check In’s
• Science 3X
• ELA 2X
• Math 1X
• ALEKS

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• AIM’s Web
• Achieve 3000
• Mastery Connect
• EOG’s
• Edmentum: Credit Recovery and Elective Expansion

Learning Commitment Form

• Signed by parent AND student
• Agreement to follow specific rules for ALL AVS students
• MUST be completed annually for each student

ASYNCHRONOUS Days**

Characteristics of a Virtual Student

• Self-motivated
• Good time management
• Personal Commitment
• Effective Communicator
• Computer Literate
• Goal-oriented
• Comfortable in Cyberspace
• An advocate for their own learning
• INDEPENDENT

NOTE: Students must have full-time access to the internet

What You Can Do To Help Your Scholar Be Successful in Virtual Learning

• Promote strong time-management and organization skills, including the use of planners, calendars, and task lists.
• Monitor academic integrity, reminding your scholar that all work must be their own and completed honestly.
• Ensure reliable technology and internet access, and notify the school immediately if technical issues occur.

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• Encourage self-advocacy, helping your scholar learn to ask for help and seek support when needed.

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• Support balance and well-being, including healthy sleep habits, movement, and stress management.

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• Stay informed of school policies and expectations, including attendance requirements and graduation criteria.
• Enusre they have headphones.

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NOTE: Students must have full-time access to the internet

What You Can Do To Help Your Scholar Be Successful in Virtual Learning

• Support consistent attendance and punctuality, ensuring your scholar logs in daily and attends all required live sessions.
• Encourage independence and responsibility, while still checking in regularly on progress and expectations.
• Help your scholar create a structured daily schedule that balances coursework, study time, breaks, and personal responsibilities.
• Monitor grades, credits, and graduation progress, especially for seniors and students close to graduation.
• Ensure assignments are submitted on time, as missed deadlines can impact course completion and credit attainment.

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• Encourage regular communication with teachers, counselors, and support staff when questions or challenges arise.

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• Provide a quiet, dedicated workspace that promotes focus and minimizes distractions.

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NOTE: Students must have full-time access to the internet

Sports at AVS

While attending AVS, students are able to participate in sports that take place at their home school.

AVS PTO

Join the PTO HERE

Monthly Meetings:

-1st Tuesday of every month

Dragon Adventures

-2nd Tuesday of the month

Dining with Dragons

-monthly at local restaurants

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The Alamance Virtual PTO encourages and welcomes all AVS families to participate.

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Contact Info.: Mandy Campbell, President

Email: alamancevirtualschoolpto@gmail.com

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Dragon Adventures

Senior Sunrise, Skate Night, Fall Festials, Trunk or Treating ect.

Student Council

The Student Council is not just a prestigious platform—it's a gateway to personal growth, leadership development, and making a meaningful impact on our school community. Here’s why you should consider joining:

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• Develop Leadership Skills: Serving on the Student Council provides you with the unique opportunity to hone your leadership skills. You will learn to lead initiatives, manage projects, and collaborate with peers and faculty, all of which are invaluable experiences for your future endeavors.
• Voice Your Opinions: The Student Council is your platform to voice your ideas, concerns, and suggestions. By joining, you will have a direct influence on school policies, events, and programs, ensuring that the student body’s interests are represented and addressed.

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Student Council

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• Enhance Your Resume: Participation in the Student Council is a prestigious addition to your academic record. It showcases your commitment to extracurricular activities, leadership qualities, and dedication to improving your school environment—attributes that colleges and employers highly value.

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• Make a Difference: As a member, you will have the chance to initiate and participate in community service projects, school events, and other activities that make a positive impact on both the school and the wider community. Your efforts can create lasting change and inspire others to get involved.

AYLA

• The Alamance Youth Leadership Academy (AYLA) aims to empower youth through leadership development and civic engagement to benefit Alamance County.

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• The AVS Chapter of AYLA are proud members of their alamance communities and are frequently out and about participating in events. They are currently running their annual Give A Kid A Coat drive and they recently partook in the county wide leadership conference at Elon University.

Prom at AVS

Prom takes place every Spring Semester and is open to all High School students, grade 9-12.

Graduation 2025

Additional Activities

• Driver’s Education
• Yearbook
• School Pictures & Senior Pictures
• All County Chorus

The Arts at AVS

In music class at the Alamance Virtual School, we use a variety of web-based programs to learn about and create music, focusing on popular and commercial musical styles such as rock, hip-hop, electronic, and other contemporary styles. We explore the history of popular music through the last century with an emphasis on understanding the role music has played in our lives and culture. We learn how to create and produce music for various purposes such as video games, movies or the next hit song, using online software. It is a student-centered class, utilizing musical instruments, skills and interests the students already have. This is a class where everybody is a musician who can create and participate in making music!

Ms. Penn

• Art at Alamance Virtual School is focused on student strengths and experiencing growth. North Carolina standards now have students identified as Beginner, Intermediate, Accomplished, and Advanced. Classes are structured where multiple levels of achievement attend together. All levels focus on:
• Investigating processes and materials to create art.
• Critical thinking to connect with art across styles, cultures, and time periods.
• Observation and reflection skills to respond to peer artwork and to art beyond the classroom.
• The ability to critique and self-reflect enhancing student abilities to present their artwork.
• Alamance Virtual School Art encourages creativity, skill development, art appreciation, and autonomy. We don't "do arts and crafts" where everyone's art looks the same. Instead, we create art and develop craft.

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The Arts at AVS

Mr. Dodson

Questions?

• Please complete the Attendance Form so we have a record of your attendance.