Atlanta Virtual Academy
GRADPOINT ONLINE CREDIT RECOVERY
PARENT and STUDENT MEETING
MARCH 24, 2015
Agenda
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Introductions
Purpose of the Meeting
Overview of Online Programs
How to Access My Online Class
How to be Successful
Available Resources
Important Dates
Contact Information
Q&A
Brief Overview
• Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA)- provides students with access to 100%
online teacher-led courses as an alternative method for high school students
to earn credits towards graduation.
• GradPoint Online Credit Recovery- is a teacher-less model that allow
students to earn credit for courses they previously failed.
How Do I Login?
AVA Login
GradPoint Login
https://mybackpack.apsk12.org
• Enter your username & password
• Click on the Atlanta Virtual Academy tile
• Type your username & password
 Username: Your Network ID
 Password: Student’s lunch number
https://apsd4237-grady-ccl.gradpoint.com
Username: Network ID
Password: Student's lunch number
How Can I Be Successful Online?
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Manage your time wisely
Work on your virtual classes daily
Use your resources provided
Attend afterschool tutorial
Attend Saturday Online Camp
Resources Available
• Teacher Tutorials afterschool
• Saturday Online Camp @ Grady HS
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March 28th
April 18th
April 25th
Location: College & Career Center (CCC); Interactive Lab
Time: 9am-12pm
• eclassroom- offers AVA teacher support
• Tutorial Supply List (handout)
• Additional Resource List (handout)
Additional Resource
Having issues with Blackboard/Edgenuity…
•Login
Problems
•How to access Blackboard
•How to send emails within Blackboard
•Student courses aren’t listed under their Class List
For answers to ANY questions or concerns regarding Blackboard,
please email apsblackboardsupport@atlanta.k12.ga.us.
Important Dates
• April 1st……………. 50% course completion
• May 1st…………….. 100% course completion
• All Seniors MUST be complete with ALL Online
Courses by May 1st @ 11:59pm in order to meet
graduation requirements
Contact Information
Natosha Holley
Program Manager, AVA
404-802-2784
Nholley@Atlanta.k12.ga.us
Charmaine Gray
GradPoint Administrator
404-802-3023
Cgray@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Counseling & Guidance Team:
Shaketha Blankenship: Communications & Journalism
404.802.3052 Sblankenship@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Nicole Hines: Biomedical Sciences & Engineering
404.802.3018 Nhines@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Sheila Smith Oliver: Law & Leadership
404.802.3020 Soliver@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Lamar Young: Business & Entrepreneurship
404.802.3019 Ljyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us