At FCS, every student has the right to take courses online, regardless of whether the class is also offered in our building. Students can choose to enroll in courses through Forsyth Virtual Academy (FVA) or Georgia Virtual School (GAVS). If a student opts to take one of their 7 classes online, the cost of the course is covered by the school. However, if a student wishes to take an additional course outside of the 7 required classes, it is considered an "8th Class" and is a self-pay option.

It’s important to note that all online courses covered by the school will appear on the student's transcript, regardless of whether the course is passed or failed. When a course is paid for by the school, it will default to Forsyth Virtual Academy, but if FVA doesn’t offer the specific course, the student will be placed with GAVS.

We aim to give students flexibility while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

Online courses IN your DHS schedule (school pay courses) will be scheduled at the beginning or end of the day, and students will be required to take the course from home and provide their own transportation to or from school at the appropriate time.

Please only choose an online course if you have appropriate transportation. The ONLY exception to this is if a student is taking a class that is not offered at DHS.

Once a student is registered for an online course they cannot transfer back to the building if they do not like the online environment. This is a yearlong commitment.

Students who opt to take online courses over the summer to “get ahead” will be slotted for the next lowest level class or an elective if the course is grade level specific. This is important for students trying to get ahead in math.

Please discuss all online learning with your school counselor!

In order to take an online class at DHS you must complete these two steps:

1. Fill out the appropriate online application when they open
   • Forsyth Virtual Academy, 1/26/26
     • https://ace.forsyth.k12.ga.us/forsyth-virtual-academy/our-program
   • Georgia Virtual (GAVS): March 15, 2026: Registration opens (12:00 pm EST)

     • Request the course on the GAVS Website

     • Complete the GAVS Intent to Participate Form (located in Infinite Campus Parent Portal under Documents/Forms)

2. Fill out the DHS waiver form to reflect the course you want online: Course Waiver Request Form 
   • EXAMPLE: I want to take my World History class through FVA. I will waive out of world history and request FVA/GAVS, it will prompt me to enter the course.

The Forsyth Virtual Student Application Portal is now available for families to select intent for the 2026-2027 school year. If you intend to have your child participate in virtual learning next year in a full time or part time basis for grades 2-12, please fill out the linked form below. 

Even if your child is currently enrolled in Forsyth Virtual Academy (FVA) for the 25-26 school year, you will need to submit this form to show intent for 26-27. Students will NOT automatically be re-enrolled.

Please note that this form is not for FVA Summer School. 

* Please refer to the FVA website for summer information and further instructions.

Forsyth Virtual Student Application Link

K-8 FVA Application Tutorial 

9-12 FVA Application Tutorial

Scheduling Process for Online Classes:

1. Student fills out FVA portal application as Part or Full Time
2. Student fills out DHS Course Waiver for the course they want online

GAVS

Facilitator Information

Shannon Covington, SCovington@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Summer 2026

March 1, 2026: Registration opens (12:00 pm EST)

June 1: Summer courses begin
June 4: Last date to register for Summer courses
June 5: Last date to pay for Summer courses
June 8: Last date to begin Summer courses
July 3: Independence Day Holiday
July 4-9: Final Exams Week
July 16: Final Grades Released (12:00 pm EST)

Fall 2026

March 15, 2026: Registration opens (12:00 pm EST)

August 3: Fall courses begin
August 27: Last date to register for Fall Advanced Placement courses
August 28: Last date to pay for Fall Advanced Placement courses
August 31: Last date to begin Fall Advanced Placement courses
September 7: Labor Day Holiday (GaVS Closed)
September 10: Last date to register for Fall non-Advanced Placement courses
September 11: Last date to pay for Fall non-Advanced Placement courses
September 14: Last date to begin Fall non-Advanced Placement courses
October 9: Fall Student Holiday
October 12: Fall Student Holiday
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
November 28-December 3: Final Exams Week
December 10: Final Grades Released (12:00 pm EST)

Beginning in the summer of 2025, FCS students may earn one high school credit per semester for self-pay online courses through Forsyth Virtual Academy (FVA) or Georgia Virtual School (GAVS). This credit will be added to the student’s transcript and factored into their GPA. Students may take multiple self-pay courses, but only one credit per semester will be posted to the transcript.

FCS only accepts online credits from FVA and GAVS, ensuring alignment with our district’s educational standards. If a student takes more than one self-pay course per semester, they must notify their counselor which course should be posted to the transcript using the FCS credit acceptance procedure. 

These changes have been carefully considered to maintain a balanced academic load and support student well-being, while also fostering a clear path to college admissions.

changestohighschoolself-paycredits.pdf

Students who take Georgia Virtual School or any online tuition-based courses, have an option to have the course grade and credit posted to their transcript; however, if the course(s) is to be used to satisfy prerequisite and/or graduation requirements, the course must become part of the student’s official transcript. Once credit is posted on the high school transcript, it cannot be removed.

Denmark High School will receive the course name and official grade directly from GA Virtual School. We must also receive this signed document requesting the grade be added to the student transcript before it can become a part of their official high school record.

Please return the form below IN PERSON to Danelle Zacholski-Hayes, Counseling Secretary, in the DHS Counseling Office. DO NOT EMAIL THE FORM.

9th & 10th Grade Students: FCSOnlineCourseStudent-ParentpayCreditAcceptanceForm.docx

11th & 12th Grade Students: DecisiontoAcceptorDenySelf-PayOnlineCourseCreditforTranscript.pdf

Summer  Registration is now open  and will run through Monday May, 18.   The FVA website has important information for FVA Summer 2026:   Click Here For the Presentation

FVA Summer Courses are offered to rising 9-12^th graders ONLY. This includes current 8^th graders that will be attending High School next year.

2026  FVA Summer Dates

6 weeks, Start on Wednesday, May 27 and end on Wednesday, July 8.

2026  FVA Summer  School Course Offerings

• Geometry A, .5, $250, bridge course, students must have Algebra I credit on transcript
• Personal Fitness, 0.5, $250, graduation requirement
• Health, 0.5, $250, graduation requirement
• Driver's Education, 0.5, $250, meets GA DDS requirement
• American Government, 0.5, $250, graduation requirement
• Personal Finance and Economics, 0.5, $250, graduation requirement
• Spanish II, 1.0, $500, World Language Pathway
• Spanish III, 1.0, $500, World Language Pathway/ Rigor course
• Introduction to Healthcare Science, 1.0, $500, elective pathway
• Visual Arts I, 1.0, $525, elective pathway (includes required art kit)
• Introduction to Software Technology, 1.0, $500, elective pathway
• Forensic Science, 1.0, $500, rigor course
• Marketing Principles, 1.0, $500, Elective Pathway
• STEAM Camp, non-credit bearing camp available to rising 4th-9 ^th graders, $205 (includes circuit playground kit)

*NEW Courses for 2026*

• Introduction to Business Technology, 1.0, $500, elective pathway
• Writing Camp, non-credit bearing camp available to rising 8th-12th graders, $180

Registration and Payment Information 

Registration and Payment processing is exclusively through School Pay.  No other forms or applications are necessary for summer enrollment. All prices are set and include a non-refundable processing fee.

Required Materials

You will need a computer and reliable internet access. You will need a way to record videos (webcam, phone, etc.) For Personal Fitness, you will need to have a simple fitness tracker that can track steps (pedometer, Fit Bit, smartphone/ device, etc.)

Rising 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Families

Please note that for rising 9th-11th grade families, students may only earn one course credit to be added to their high school transcript. This is one 1.0 credit course or two 0.5 credit courses. Any extra courses outside of this cannot be posted to the transcript, nor can they count towards a student's GPA at any point in time. 

We're so glad you're part of your student's learning journey.  If you have questions, the best place to start is our FVA Website, it's full of answers, updates, and helpful resources.