Bethany

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Bethany is a wonderful American Literature student! She consistently attends my Live Learning sessions and participates in all discussions. She also reaches out via email when she has questions or concerns. I have gotten to know Bethany through our weekly ice breaker conversations, and I know that she is a kind and caring person. She…

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Nina

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Nina has been studying Mandarin Chinese through GaVS over the last three years. Although a bilingual speaker in Spanish and English, she was initially intimidated by the complexity of Chinese characters and tonal pronunciation. With time, however, she fell in love with the way characters are built up from radicals, such as a fire mountain…

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Madyson

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Madyson is forward thinking and completes her work always to the best of her ability with creativity and thought. In addition, Madyson does all of the following items outside of school. As we have discussed ethical and social issues of technology, she is heavily onboard with quality answers that make you think. Madyson is an…

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Megan

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I am pleased to recommend Megan for the GaVS Student Spotlight in ASL II A. Megan is a hardworking and motivated student who demonstrates a genuine commitment to her learning. She consistently welcomes feedback, incorporating it thoughtfully into her work, which has led to steady and impressive progress throughout the course. Megan is also dependable,…

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David

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David is an outstanding GAVS student. He is a testimony to online classes. David logs in several days a week, works hard, and has consistent efforts throughout the course. He has a perfect GPA. His work is always spot on including his sight singing. David follows directions and also asks great discussion questions to his…

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Laqeet

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Laqeet is a most promising student. He is only in 7th grade but has mastered high-school level work masterfully and admirably in several content areas. He is dedicated and determined. When he sets his mind to something, it will get accomplished. Laqeet is currently in German 2A and has completed all course work already, waiting…

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Matthew

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Matthew is an “achiever.” He loves the Spanish language and his interest in the language and culture makes it seem easy to him. As a GaVS student, he was the first to complete a new requirement in Spanish II AB, the Capstone Project. It was an outstanding work of art for a student at his…

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Christopher “Chris” Doney

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Christopher “Chris” Doney was an accelerated student who began taking high-school-level Chinese language classes at GaVS in 2016. He had a dream of becoming a foreign-exchange student in Taiwan and worked diligently toward that goal. I recognized Chris’s dedication to learning Chinese and invited him to many local Chinese cultural events such as a Qipao…

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Samuel

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Samuel is one of the most impressive students I have had over my 4 years with GaVS. He is extremely dedicated to learning and always puts forth 100% effort. He did so well in my course that I joked that he could easily teach the content to others. Samuel’s Capstone Project was nothing short of…

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Rahdeed

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Rahdeed is an outstanding Georgia Virtual School student. He is the type of student that our program was designed to serve well. He takes all of his classes with GaVS, chooses rigorous courses, and excels in every one of them. He learns all he can absorb in the hours of the day. He goes above…

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