2. * Students at FCHS have the opportunity to take online courses through Georgia Virtual School. * Students may take tuition free virtual school courses as part of their daily schedule. * Interested students or parents need to talk with Ms. White and pick up a form that needs to be completed (Room MB3, 706-384-4525 ext 1322) * Interested students or parents can visit the link on Ms. White’s web page

3. * As a student of online learning there are certain characteristics and requirements necessary to be successful with an online course * It is recommended that interested students complete the online learning quiz at www.gavirtualschool.org Click on “ABOUT” on the toolbar – In the drop down menu choose “Students” – Look for the “Is online learning for me?” and take Quiz www.gavirtualschool.org

4. * GAVS offers a variety of courses * Visit http://www.gavirtualschool.org/CourseInfo/Fa ll2013Courses.aspx for a list of available courses http://www.gavirtualschool.org/CourseInfo/Fa ll2013Courses.aspx

5. * Go to http://www.gavirtualschool.orghttp://www.gavirtualschool.org * Click on “LOG IN TO GAVS” * Next click on “Register” * Click “Student Account” or “Parent Account” * Fill in all the requested information. * You will be assigned a user name – you will create you password * Write down your user name and password

6. * Log in using your user name and password * Choose the green “APPLY FOR COURSE” button at the top right * Next select your grade level (Middle/High), the semester, and the subject area * Then click “Search” * High School students need to make sure the course has AB at the end for block schedule * Choose the course you would like to take and click on the “Add to Backpack” link * An email will be sent to the home school facilitator to approve enrollment