Welcome to Brevard Virtual School

A franchise of Florida Virtual School

Brevard Virtual School

BVS is a franchise of Florida Virtual School.

All courses are taught by Brevard teachers, for Brevard students.

Welcome to Economics!

• Currently teaching at Eau Gallie High School and with BVS

• Nine years teaching experience• Currently teaching Economics,

Economics Honors, and AP Microeconomics

• National Board Certified

I am Mrs. Heather Price, your instructor.

Personal Information Verification

• Spelling of your name• Grade level• Mailing address• Phone numbers

• Student email• Parent email• School name• Counselor name

I need to verify information you entered during registration:

Your Internet BrowserWill you be using AOL to

access this course?

• When using AOL, log into your account.

• Once logged in, minimize the page.• Double click on your Internet

Explorer icon.• Use Internet Explorer to navigate

the course instead of AOL, which may conflict with our platform.

The best place to start when you have a problem, is with me.

Your Support System

EMAIL

If you do not need immediate assistance, email me. I will

respond within 24 hours.

hprice1@bvs.flvs.net

PHONE

If you need immediate assistance, please call me. I am available most evenings until 8:00 pm.

321-255-5857

Your Support SystemAs you begin working, it is important to know your BVS

administrative staff. They are all here to help you.

Hope Ascher, Co-franchise manager

Ginger Wright, Co-franchise Manager

Dave Goodman, Counselor Elaine Sims, Registrar

Dr. Walt Christy, Principal

Your School Counselor is an

important member of this team. Students, Parents, and the BVS

team will use your counselor to help ensure success.

Your Support SystemHope Ascher

Mrs. Ascher is like an assistant principal who works with curriculum and the

guidance department. If you or your parents have questions or concerns

with BVS, please contact her.

321-633-1000, ext. 390

Ascherh@brevard.k12.fl.us

Ginger WrightMrs. Wright is available for technical

support. If you or your parents are experiencing technical difficulties,

please contact her. 321-633-1000, ext. 316

Wrightg@brevard.k12.fl.us

Dave GoodmanMr. Goodman is like your school

counselor. If you or your parents have questions or concerns with

BVS, please contact him.

321-633-1000, ext. 272

Goodmand@brevard.k12.fl.us

Elaine SimsMrs. Sims is the school’s registrar. She

handles your registration and other necessary paperwork. You can

contact her regarding registration concerns or emergencies.

321-633-1000, ext. 382

simsela@brevard.k12.fl.us

Getting Started in the CourseBefore logging into your course, visit the BVS homepage.

Useful BVS announcements will be posted here.

http://bvs.brevard.k12.fl.us

Logging Into Your Course

https://brevard.flvs.net

Enter your Username &

Password

Getting Started

Use the navigation bar to move through the site.

Announcements for the course

Course Information

Under “Course Information” you will find a tutorial for operating within the course platform, “Educator Orientation”. If you have

never taken a course with BVS or FLVS, you should complete this tutorial before you begin your coursework.

Pace Chart

Pace Chart

Print your Pace Chart. Post a copy in your work space and in a public area, like the refrigerator. This will help you to stay on schedule and finish the course.

Academic Integrity

To Start Working in the CourseTo access

assignments

For each Module, begin with the Introduction.

Module Checklist

Rubrics

Assessments

You can access all of your assignments

here

Submitting Assessments

When ready to turn in, check “Submit for

Grading” and then click the “Submit” button

The Gradebook

Assessments

Your current average

Communication is Essential

• Teachers will schedule monthly phone conferences with students and parents.

• Monthly progress reports will be sent, via email.– Your grade will be based on the work you have completed.– Grades will be temporarily lowered if you are behind pace.

• Announcements for BVS will be on the BVS Homepage.• Announcements for the course will be on the Announcement

Page-the first page you see after logging into the course.• Most information will be given via email. You must check your

email, within the course, on a regular basis. Twice a week is recommended.

• Parent email addresses will be used to keep you informed.

Grace Period

BVS offers students a grace period, beginning with the first day of your activation. This allows you to

withdraw from the course without penalty.

If you decide to withdraw from the course, contact your instructor before your grace period ends.

Nine School - Day Grace Period

BVS and Parents

Parents play an important role in online learning.

You are encouraged to access student accounts and contact the instructor and administrative staff if

you have questions or concerns.

Questions??

Do you have any questions?

Feel free to contact me in the future, if questions arise.

Welcome to Brevard Virtual School

We look forward to working with you!