<p>I hope you had a wonderful Monday and are managing to stay cool in this heat! We are thrilled to welcome you to the 24-25 school year and look forward to a fantastic year of learning together.</p><p> Please take note of the following important dates and deadlines:</p><p> **Counselor Breakdown and Course Add/Drop Link**: </p><p> - Counselors: Kramer (A-K) <a href="mailto:bkramer@iowavirtual.org" class="bx-link">bkramer@iowavirtual.org</a> and Wulfekuhle (L-Z) <a href="mailto:luwulfekuhle@iowavirtual.org" class="bx-link">luwulfekuhle@iowavirtual.org</a></p><p> - Need a course change? Please complete this form no later than September 20, 2024 at noon. <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/FSHHyQB17a" target="_blank" class="bx-link" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">https://forms.office.com/r/FSHHyQB17a</a></p><p> **Grading Deadlines**:</p><p> -Teacher-Graded Work: Closes on January 10, 2025 (one week before the end of the term).</p><p> - Computer-Graded Work: Closes at midnight on January 17, 2025, the last day of the semester.</p><p> **Zero-Out Deadline for Semester 1**:</p><p> - On January 3, 2025, gradebooks will be updated with zeros for any remaining assignments. This is to ensure clarity on course grades and prevent last-minute confusion. Note that your final grade will be based on the work completed by this date, and it will only improve with additional completed assignments.</p><p> **Conferences**:</p><p> - Scheduled for November 25 and 26, 2024. A link to sign up for conference times will be shared closer to November.</p><p>If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out. We're here to help and support you throughout the year.</p><p>Looking forward to a great year ahead!</p><p>Best regards,</p><p>Stephanie Willenborg  </p><p>IAVA High School Principal </p>