Arizona Virtual AcademyStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Arizona Virtual Academy. Core organization is free for students.

Institution in Phoenix, AZ. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Arizona Virtual Academy

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
4

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 5, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Quarter 1
  3. Quarter 2
  4. Winter Break
  5. Spring Semester 2027
  6. Quarter 3
  7. Quarter 4
  8. Summer Session 1

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Campus language

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6 terms

C

Class Connect
A live virtual classroom session with teachers

N

NHS
National Honor Society
NJHS
National Junior Honor Society

O

OLS
Online Learning System, the platform for K-5 students
OMHS
Online Middle and High School, the platform for grades 6-12

S

STUCO
Student Council

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

4 details
BLC
Blended Learning Center, a physical location for in-person support and testing
FAST
Family Academic Support Team, staff who assist with student engagement
LC
Learning Coach, the parent or guardian overseeing the student's daily work
TV
TotalView, the portal used to track attendance and progress

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 5, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 4 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Get to know your university

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Find a few communities to try at Arizona Virtual Academy

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

DormWay is still mapping student communities at this campus.

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Using DormWay at Arizona Virtual Academy

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Workload planning

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Free student access

Core organization is free for Arizona Virtual Academy students. Optional Pro tools are in development.

Arizona Virtual Academy on DormWay

Current DormWay activity for this campus

2

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Life in Phoenix for Arizona Virtual Academy Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Phoenix.

Timezone

Mountain Time (no DST)

Median Rent

$1,700

Cost of Living Index

103

Student Population

115,000

City Transportation

Walkability

41

Bikeability

56

Public Transit

Valley Metro Bus, Valley Metro Rail (light rail), Paratransit services

Nearest Airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Hot desert (BWh)

Avg Annual Temp

75°F

Avg Snowfall

0.3 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Arizona Virtual Academy

Arizona Virtual School Overhauling Literacy Approach

Executive Director Charles Woods discussed a new focus on early literacy intervention and tracking student reading proficiency through regular screeners.

Oct 5, 2026

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AZVA Students Win 2026 K12 Reel Me Competition

Two outstanding students from Arizona Virtual Academy were recognized for their success in the national 2026 K12 Reel Me Competition.

Aug 15, 2026

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Meet Our New Mascot: Rover the Roadrunner!

AZVA kicked off the 2026-2027 school year by introducing its new official school mascot, Rover the Roadrunner.

Aug 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Arizona Virtual Academy

Live From a Polar Bear Tundra Buggy

November 3, 2026

Virtual (Online)

Join Polar Bear International live from Churchill, Manitoba to search for Arctic creatures from a tundra buggy.

Virtual Trip to Hertfordshire Zoo

November 3, 2026

Virtual (Online)

A live virtual trip to see Capybaras being fed and learn about their wetland habitats.

Scales, Tails & Reptile Tales

November 4, 2026

Virtual (Online)

A virtual field trip to the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary to meet reptiles and learn about their adaptations.

Enrichment & Academic Support Webinar

November 10, 2026

Virtual (Online)

A webinar for parents of advanced and gifted learners to discuss growth opportunities for students.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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