As the school year comes to an end, some students are looking forward to summer break, then returning to JVA or another high school. For seniors, they’re looking forward to the end of their high school experience and preparing for the adult world. We decided to collect the reflections of some of this year’s seniors and their time at JVA. Whether they’ve been here for years or just a year, they’re graduating from Jeffco Virtual Academy and have some things to say!
Sydney H:
When did you start attending JVA?
I started attending JVA at the beginning of this school year.
Has attending an online school helped you in any way? This can be in sports, mental health, etc…
Yes! It helped me so much because I was able to go at my own pace.
What’s been your favorite moment or your favorite memory here at JVA? If you have multiple, feel free to share them all! This can be inside or outside of school.
I’ve loved how willing the teachers were to help me that best for my needs. They were super helpful and I think that’s the most memorable.
If any class you’ve taken at JVA has stood out to you, what is it and why?
I’ve loved taking English 12 and U.S History. The teachers have been so helpful and gave me the best resources to succeed.
Has any teacher really stood out to you? If so, share who and why!
Ms. Long and Mrs. Ugander have been so helpful to work with. Their willingness to provide resources that fit my learning style made online school so easy.
Do you have anything else to say about JVA?
I’ve loved it! I’m very grateful I was able to be apart of this school for my last year.
What advice would you give to next year’s seniors?
Take your time and have fun! Just because you’re online doesn’t mean you’re missing out on experiences, go out with your friends and make the same memories as you would in in person school!
Ian H:
When did you start attending JVA?
Junior year (2023)
Has attending an online school helped you in any way? This can be in sports, mental health, etc…
Allowed me to be more focused and gave me more drive to complete tasks
If any class you’ve taken at JVA has stood out to you, what is it and why?
Philosophy was interesting and really made me do a lot of self reflection and thinking outside of the box. I had many arguments with myself.
Has any teacher really stood out to you? If so, share who and why!
Mr. Bennecke. He takes controversial topics and teaches them in a way that is not pushy, but allows us as students to think for ourselves.
What advice would you give to next year’s seniors?
Watch out for Capstone, its a doozy
Anonymous Student 1:
When did you start attending JVA?
This past fall in 2024
Has attending an online school helped you in any way? This can be in sports, mental health, etc…
It has given me flexibility to play the sport I love at a very competitive level.
What’s been your favorite moment or your favorite memory here at JVA? If you have multiple, feel free to share them all! This can be inside or outside of school.
Coming together for the advisement meetings is fun since I get to see people and talk to them.
If any class you’ve taken at JVA has stood out to you, what is it and why?
Marine biology has stood out to me because it was a lot of fun and had so many relevant and interesting topics.
Has any teacher really stood out to you? If so, share who and why!
Mrs. Conrad has stood out to me since she is always there to help and makes it easy for us students to succeed.
Do you have anything else to say about JVA?
JVA may feel isolated at times, but there’s always someone who is willing to talk.
What advice would you give to next year’s seniors?
Don’t get distracted and do everything the best you can since it will matter in the future.
Anonymous Student 2:
When did you start attending JVA?
Junior year of highschool
Has attending an online school helped you in any way? This can be in sports, mental health, etc…
Yes it has helped me with my schedule with work and school.
What’s been your favorite moment or your favorite memory here at JVA? If you have multiple, feel free to share them all! This can be inside or outside of school.
My friends and I working on our English assignment together for JVA because we all have the same teacher.
If any class you’ve taken at JVA has stood out to you, what is it and why?
English 12 this year because it helped me learn a lot about myself and had a lot of fun projects.
Has any teacher really stood out to you? If so, share who and why!
Ms. Long because she’s always there to help on any assignment. She always gives feedback and offers office hours to help us out.
What advice would you give to next year’s seniors?
Don’t wait until Sunday to do your JVA assignments.
Anonymous Student 3:
When did you start attending JVA?
August 2024
Has attending an online school helped you in any way? This can be in sports, mental health, etc…
Yes, I felt more comfortable doing school at my own pace, and it felt great having a break from the unnecessary drama that is involved with public schools.
What’s been your favorite moment or your favorite memory here at JVA? If you have multiple, feel free to share them all! This can be inside or outside of school.
I liked having more time to get to know myself, spend time with myself, and having more free time to work or spend on hobbies.
If any class you’ve taken at JVA has stood out to you, what is it and why?
Forensics and Astronomy were very interesting classes that aren’t offered at the school I went to earlier, so it was nice getting the opportunity to study those.
Has any teacher really stood out to you? If so, share who and why!
Ms. Long, she’s very kind and patient. I believe she understands each of her students very well and how each student may need more support than others. Overall she was a great and very supportive teacher.
Do you have anything else to say about JVA?
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to spend my last year of school here.
What advice would you give to next year’s seniors?
At one point the senioritis does start to kick in, but just keep going, this is the last stretch. And don’t worry about missing out on the activities that public school seniors get to do, yes, sometimes it sucks missing out on what seems to be a lot of fun, but coming from someone who went to public school all her life, it’s not as fun as it seems. Just focus on graduating and building a career for yourself. You’re almost there and it’s definitely worth it in the end!!
Congrats to this year’s seniors! We’ve gotten through high school and are ready to take our next steps, whether that’s college, a job, or taking a much needed break!