K_8 Students and Parents - Please read
If you need to make up, please plan to stay after on Monday and Tuesday. If you do not know, please email me.
Monday, April 27 – Science
4th Grade: 8:30–9:30
5th Grade:
Science 1: 8:30–9:24
Science 2: 9:45–10:30
6th–8th Grade:
Science 1: 8:30–9:24
Science 2: 9:45–10:30
Tuesday, April 28 – Social Studies
6th–8th Grade:
Social Studies 1: 8:30–9:30
Social Studies 2: 9:40–10:40
We also need to complete our final AIMS WEB test. I have it scheduled May 6th-8th. I will send a Calendly link next week for sign-ups.
Thank you for allowing your child to be part of our program. Have a great weekend.
Students finished up math today. 4th-8th grades will not test tomorrow unless they need to do a makeup. If they need to make up, please be here by 9:00. Middle school students will test again on Monday. 2nd Grade will be tested by the original schedule and report tomorrow at 9:30. 4th-8th, please see the schedule below. Let me know if you have any questions.
Monday, April 27 – Science
4th Grade: 8:30–9:30
5th Grade:
Science 1: 8:30–9:24
Science 2: 9:45–10:45
6th–8th Grade:
Science 1: 8:30–9:24
Science 2: 9:45–10:45
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Scott King, Ed. D.
Decatur County Schools
731-847-1750
Monday, April 27 – Science
4th Grade: 8:30–9:30
5th Grade:
Science 1: 8:30–9:24
Science 2: 9:45–10:45
6th–8th Grade:
Science 1: 8:30–9:24
Science 2: 9:45–10:45
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Scott King, Ed. D.
Decatur County Schools
731-847-1750
Hey everyone,
We finished all of ELA. today. We will try to complete all the math during our listed times. Please be here at your grade time today unless I have already spoken with you. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time with a fully charged computer.
Thursday, April 23 – ELA Part 4 & Math Part 1
4th Grade:
Math: 8:30–9:06
Math: 9:30–10:30
5th Grade:
Math: 8:30–9:18
Math 1: 9:30–10:30
6th–8th Grade:
Math: 11:30–12:24
Math 1: 12:45–1:33
We finished all of ELA. today. We will try to complete all the math during our listed times. Please be here at your grade time today unless I have already spoken with you. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time with a fully charged computer.
Thursday, April 23 – ELA Part 4 & Math Part 1
4th Grade:
Math: 8:30–9:06
Math: 9:30–10:30
5th Grade:
Math: 8:30–9:18
Math 1: 9:30–10:30
6th–8th Grade:
Math: 11:30–12:24
Math 1: 12:45–1:33
Here is tomorrow's schedule unless I have made other arrangements with you. Please note the grade levels for times.
Wednesday, April 22 – ELA Parts 2 & 3
4th Grade:
ELA 2: 8:30–9:06
ELA 3: 9:15–10:03
5th Grade:
ELA 2: 8:30–9:18
ELA 3: 9:30–10:18
6th–8th Grade:
ELA 2: 11:30–12:30
ELA 3: 12:45–1:45
Email me at scott.king@decaturschools.org if any questions.
Wednesday, April 22 – ELA Parts 2 & 3
4th Grade:
ELA 2: 8:30–9:06
ELA 3: 9:15–10:03
5th Grade:
ELA 2: 8:30–9:18
ELA 3: 9:30–10:18
6th–8th Grade:
ELA 2: 11:30–12:30
ELA 3: 12:45–1:45
Email me at scott.king@decaturschools.org if any questions.
Hey guys,
Please check your emails about the EOC and TNReady schedules. Please reply to the email for confirmation. I have attached a copy of the EOC and TNReady schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Please check your emails about the EOC and TNReady schedules. Please reply to the email for confirmation. I have attached a copy of the EOC and TNReady schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions.
SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd
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As part of federal accountability requirements for our school system, we are required to gather parent feedback regarding the educational programs and facilities provided by the Decatur County School System.
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Your input is VERY important and helps us better understand the needs and perceptions of our families.
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Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children.
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Please take a moment to participate!
.
As part of federal accountability requirements for our school system, we are required to gather parent feedback regarding the educational programs and facilities provided by the Decatur County School System.
.
Your input is VERY important and helps us better understand the needs and perceptions of our families.
.
Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children.
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https://forms.gle/kBjwaACkERArp3vK7
Reminder: Bus #8 will be driven by bus #20 this morning and it will be 30-40 minutes later than usual. Thank you!
Bus #8 morning route will run 30-40 minutes late tomorrow morning 3/26/26. Bus #20 will be substituting for bus #8. Sorry for any inconvenience!
SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd
Please take a moment to participate!
.
As part of federal accountability requirements for our school system, we are required to gather parent feedback regarding the educational programs and facilities provided by the Decatur County School System.
.
Your input is VERY important and helps us better understand the needs and perceptions of our families.
.
Please take a few minutes to complete the annual school system survey for each of your children.
.
https://forms.gle/kBjwaACkERArp3vK7
Parents/ Guardians, we sent an email to you and your student today. Please check them. We will share another email tomorrow about virtual work and the possibility of inclement weather. Thank you, and have a great afternoon.
DCVA Students and parents, please check your emails. There is some information about the 2nd semester. For those who are no longer in DCVA, I will try to have you removed from this texting service this week.
🎓 Congratulations, DCVA Graduates! 🎓
On December 15th, seven outstanding students proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas from the Decatur County Virtual Academy. These graduates completed their academic requirements in December and are now stepping confidently into their following chapters.
Students from this cohort will move on to TCAT, Tennessee Tech, Jackson State, and one graduate will begin an apprenticeship working with transformers—proof that success looks different for every student.
During the ceremony, Mr. Jay Cox shared his personal journey and closed his remarks with a powerful reading of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, reminding students that their paths are uniquely their own.
🎓 Graduates include:
- Braydon Bunn
- Kody Coleman
- Dustin Ervin
- Taylor Hickerson
- Brooklyn Ivey
- Zachary Long
- Carson Wade
Mr. Mathis and Dr. King extend their sincere thanks to the Decatur County Board of Education for its continued confidence in the Virtual Academy—an innovative program that truly allows us to meet the needs of every student, every day.
We are proud of each of you and look forward to what the future holds!
On December 15th, seven outstanding students proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas from the Decatur County Virtual Academy. These graduates completed their academic requirements in December and are now stepping confidently into their following chapters.
Students from this cohort will move on to TCAT, Tennessee Tech, Jackson State, and one graduate will begin an apprenticeship working with transformers—proof that success looks different for every student.
During the ceremony, Mr. Jay Cox shared his personal journey and closed his remarks with a powerful reading of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, reminding students that their paths are uniquely their own.
🎓 Graduates include:
- Braydon Bunn
- Kody Coleman
- Dustin Ervin
- Taylor Hickerson
- Brooklyn Ivey
- Zachary Long
- Carson Wade
Mr. Mathis and Dr. King extend their sincere thanks to the Decatur County Board of Education for its continued confidence in the Virtual Academy—an innovative program that truly allows us to meet the needs of every student, every day.
We are proud of each of you and look forward to what the future holds!
Parents/Students, please check your email for the end-of-semester instructions. All finals must be completed by Wednesday.
Registration for the Decatur County Virtual Academy for the Spring semester is open. Please fill out the online application. Once completed, DCMS students need to see Ms. Kodi Breeden, and RHS students will need to see Ms. Amanda Keeton. If you are an out-of-district student, please call Dr. Scott King at 731-847-1750 or email scott.king@decaturschools.org to schedule a meeting. You will be asked to write a 250-word essay on why you need to transfer to the virtual Academy. Once the application and essay are complete, someone will contact you to let you know if you were accepted to the Academy. Registration is open until Thursday, December 18th. Students will NOT be allowed to register after this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with Dr. King.
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High school students taking Algebra 2: you are scheduled for your EOC tomorrow. Please be at the virtual school by 7:50 with a fully charged computer. You should be finished by 10:30.
High School students taking Algebra I. Your EOC is tomorrow morning. Please be here by 7:50 with a charged computer.
Good evening. 2 things...
1 . US History EOC tomorrow. This test is for high school students who have the class this semester. Please be there by 7:50.
2. Parents/ Students - please check your email.
1 . US History EOC tomorrow. This test is for high school students who have the class this semester. Please be there by 7:50.
2. Parents/ Students - please check your email.
All English I students should report to the virtual building by 7:50. Please make sure your computers are fully charged.
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