Question 1

How do I keep up with everything going on at LaVilla?

Accepted Answer

Here are some other great ways to stay in the loop:

Sign up for the LaVilla PTSA newsletter for all the latest information.
Follow LaVilla PTSA on Facebook 
Follow The LaVilla School of the Arts on Facebook
Check the LaVilla Calendar here and see when your child’s Arts Area Orientation is. These are SUPER helpful. You can also flip through month by month to see important dates.
You can also download the calendar to your phone or computer. Learn more. 
Check your child’s backpack for notes from teachers the first week of school, especially if they use Remind or other apps to send notices.

Question 2

How can I communicate with my student's teacher?

Accepted Answer

All teachers can be reached via email. Visit here for the staff directory. 
Additionally, each teacher will send home more information on the first week of school if they use other methods, such as Remind app or Teams.

Question 3

Can I bring lunch for my student and/or eat with my student?

Accepted Answer

DCPS policy does not allow food from off campus. If you would like to eat lunch with you child, you will have to check them out and back in. 
Please be aware students may have different lunch times on A days than on B days.

Question 4

What if I want to pick my student up early?

Accepted Answer

No checkouts are allowed after 2:40 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. on early dismissal days.
Any person picking up your student must be listed in FOCUS. 
A valid picture ID must be provided by everyone  - even mom and dad.
Students must be signed out in the office. 
Please do not call and ask the student to come out to your vehicle.

Question 5

Do students have lockers?

Accepted Answer

Students no longer have general lockers, except for the following reasons:

All band students will receive a free locker to store their instruments;
7th and 8th grade musical theatre students will receive free lockers;
All dance students will receive a free locker

In lieu of lockers, it is recommended to have two backpacks - one for A day and one for B day. This is not a requirement but can be helpful for students to carry less each day.

Question 6

Are students required to dress out for PE/gym?

Accepted Answer

LaVilla does not require PE uniforms; however, students must wear athletic shoes and attire for gym. Students will have access to locker rooms to change into appropriate attire. No crocs will be permitted.

Question 7

Is there a way to complete the "blue card" contact form online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can complete and/or update the blue card on FOCUS. You can also allow or restrict student access to library materials with the “Book and Media Materials Access” form.

Question 8

How can I become more involved?

Accepted Answer

The PTSA is a fantastic way to stay in the know, enhance your child's experience, support teachers, and get to know fellow LaVilla parents. Whether you only help 1 time a year or want to help more, any time you can give is incredibly valuable!
Click here to learn more about the PTSA committees and consider joining a group that interests you.

Question 9

What is the difference between OneView and FOCUS?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of parent contact information. Both are critical.

FOCUS
Any official information from LaVilla regarding your student is based on this contact information. This includes enrollment and transportation information. LaVilla may also use this info to contact you directly regarding your student.

OneView
This contact information will be used by the district to send you important phone calls, emails, and/or texts through our mass communication system. These calls/emails/texts include information on: 
Emergencies such as a lockdown at the school
Districtwide school closure due to weather
Bus delays
Attendance notifications
School or district-wide events

Please note: these systems do not connect with one another and all changes must occur in both.

Question 10

How do I create a OneView account?

Accepted Answer

Parents/Guardians must have a DCPS account to log into OneView. If you have already created an account to access Focus, you can utilize that account to access OneView.

Visit here to learn more about creating your OneView account.

Question 11

How do I create a FOCUS account?

Accepted Answer

Visit the DCPS link below to learn how to create a Focus account.
https://dcps.duvalschools.org/cms/lib/FL01903657/Centricity/Domain/8999/HowDoILogintoFocusasParent.pdf

Question 12

How do I update my OneView contact information?

Accepted Answer

First, you need a linked parent account. Create one if you haven't already done so. Once created, you can log into your account to check and/or update your contact info. 
Log into Oneview.
Click on the “My Contact Info” link on the left-hand menu.
Click “Edit Info” if any of the information under “Contact Info for My Account” needs to be updated.
Note: The primary email listed cannot be changed. However, you can add an email address under "Secondary Email." The secondary email you choose will also be used to receive mass communications.

Question 13

How do I update my FOCUS contact information?

Accepted Answer

This information can only be changed by your LaVilla admin. To change  your address, email, or contact number, please email
wilsonv1@duvalschools.org

Include driver's license/picture ID to change information or
complete a form in the office.

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