Clay Virtual Academy is a virtual school in Clay County that offers online courses for students from kindergarten to 12th grade, either full-time or part-time, with the goal of helping students succeed in their education. The document introduces CVA's principal, teachers, and the role of virtual learning lab assistants who help students taking online classes in computer labs at their regular schools. It provides expectations and instructions for students on properly using computer equipment, managing their time, asking questions, and logging into Blackboard to access their online courses.

1. Welcome to
Computer and Business Skills
Delivered by Clay Virtual Academy
CVA Teacher:
Virtual Lab Assistant:

2. What is Clay Virtual?
• Clay Virtual Academy (also known as CVA) is a
Clay County Public School.
• CVA offers web based courses virtually,
through the Internet, for grades Kindergarten
through 12th grade.
• Students may be full or part-time.
• CVA with the motto of “dream, achieve, soar”
wants all its students to enjoy their classes
and be successful! …including YOU!

3. Meet our Principal
Dr. Hatcher
Dr. Hatcher has dedicated his life to
educate the youth of Northeast
Florida. He believes that education
is truly the passport to the future.
He has been quoted as saying “If we
can get all our students to believe
that education is just as important
as food, shelter and water; then and
only then is our mission complete.”

4. Meet Your Teacher
Mrs. Kathy Barnes
Phone: 904-339-5224
Email: kbbarnes@mail.clay.k12.fl.us

5. The Role of the CVA Teacher
• A CVA teacher is available in ways that are
different than a traditional classroom teacher.
• You can contact your CVA teacher by email,
phone or you may be invited to a Blackboard
Collaborate (BBC) session. Click here to see
find out more about BBC.
• A CVA teacher is also a facilitator, guiding you
through the lessons.

6. The Role of the
Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant
• Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) is a concept that
allows for students to attend a computer lab
at their “brick and mortar” school while taking
an online virtual class through CVA.
• The classroom is managed by a VLL Assistant.
***Introduction of VLL Assistant***

7. The Role of the
Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) Assistant
• The VLL Assistant will:
– Be the authority figure in the classroom
– Take attendance and maintain a seating chart
– Ensure students are progressing in their course
– Communicate with teacher regarding student
motivational and behavioral issues
– Communicate with teacher about student
questions

8. Student’s Classroom Behavior and Use
of Equipment
• Although this is a CVA class, students MUST
abide by the rules of their district school.
• Absolutely no food, drink or gum allowed in
the lab.
• Absolutely no use of cell phones, iPod or any
other mobile device unless specifically
directed by VLL Assistant or CVA Teacher

9. Student Expectations
The DOs & DON’Ts of using the computer lab:
DOs DON’Ts
 Come prepared to work. This  No food, gum/candy or drink is
means coming to class with the allowed in the lab.
correct materials and ATTITUDE!  Do not, under any circumstances,
 Respect yourself, other people change anything on the computer.
and all property.  Unauthorized access to any
software is prohibited.
 Keep your behavior in check and  Don’t just sit there, work through
follow all the school rules. your course one step at a time!
 If you need help, ask for it!  Don’t disturb your neighbors, they are
busy completing their CVA online
 Learn and explore through your
course!
CVA online course! Work steadily
 No use of cell phones, iPod or any
and diligently each class period! other mobile device unless
specifically directed by VLL Assistant
or CVA Teacher

10. Required Supplies
• Flash/Jump Drive – all work should be saved
to a flash and student H: drive
• Spiral notebook and pen/pencil – as students
navigate through the course, it will be
advantageous to take notes to assist in
completing assignments and preparing for
quizzes and tests.
• Personal Headphones – optional – only if you
prefer to have your own.

11. Good to Know . . .
• You MUST use the browser, Mozilla Firefox, to
gain access to your Computer and Business
Skills course through CVA.
• Use good time management; keep up to date
on assignments. If teacher requires additional
attempts on assignments, complete as soon as
possible.
• Ask questions, get clarification!

12. Computer and Business Skills
Course Expectations
 To be successful in today’s fast-paced office environment or
college classes, you will need up-to-date technology and
business skills.
 Computerization and the internet have transformed the
workplace and college classroom. Businesses increasingly
rely on office employees to create documents, spreadsheets,
reports, e-mail correspondence, conduct internet research,
and develop presentations using graphics.
Are you ready? You will be more prepared after
completing this Computer and Business Skills
course.

13. Logging on the Computer
• Username = enter your 6 digit student ID number
(your lunch number)
• Password = Student1213
• Once you are logged on hold down
CTRL+ALT+Delete
• Choose “Change Password”, You will need to
reenter:
• Your “old password” which is Student1213
• Your “new password” twice (See next slide)
LET’S ALL TRY LOGGING IN – RAISE YOUR
HAND IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY

14. My New Password
• First three letters of my last name
• The FIRST letter MUST be CAPITALIZED!
• Next, I use my birth month and birth date
MMDD form
• Example: if my birthday is June 13, I would use
0613
• Everyone has a zero at the end for now.

15. Logging in to Blackboard (Bb)
• Navigate to the CVA website:
– http://www.clayvirtual.net
• Click on the LOGIN button at the top right corner of the
page
• The username is the student’s six digit student
identification number.
• The password is the student’s school password. Our
naming convention is to use the first three initials of
the last name (capitalize the first letter) followed by
their birthday in MMDD format followed by a zero. For
example, a last name of Taylor with birthday October
7th would be Tay10070.
Please note: Login and Password are identical for computer and Bb

16. Next click on the My Blackboard
Tab and find your class: CVA
Student Orientation
Begin your expedition!
Welcome to Clay Virtual Academy