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Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is a public, comprehensive school for grades 6-12 provided by certified teachers in a digital learning environment developed by Wilson County Schools.
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Announcements & Events
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Graduation ceremony for the BTVLA Class of 2026 will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00pm at the Farm Bureau Expo Center.
Latest Announcements
Students currently enrolled in English I, English II, Biology, and/or Geometry will take their TNReady EOC at the WCS ATC (415 Harding Drive, Lebanon) on the following days:
English I and English II
● Monday, Dec 1 - Subpart 1
● Tuesday, Dec 2 - Subpart 2
● Wednesday, Dec 3 - Subpart 3
Biology
● Friday, Dec 5
Geometry
● Monday, Dec 8 - Subpart 1
● Tuesday, Dec 9 - Subpart 2
● Bring an approved calculator to use
Students must arrive by 8:00a.m. to the Event Entrance and bring their Chromebook, charger, and calculator for testing.
Additional information has been emailed to parents and guardians.
Students currently enrolled in statewide dual credit courses will take their SDC Exam at the WCS ATC (415 Harding Drive, Lebanon) on the following days:
- SDC American History - Thursday, December 11
Students must arrive by 8:00a.m. to the Event Entrance and bring their Chromebook, charger, and calculator for testing.
Additional information has been emailed to parents and guardians.
Seniors will take the ACT exam in-person and free of charge at the WCS ATC (415 Harding Drive in Lebanon) on Tuesday, November 4. Students must arrive by 7:45 a.m. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m and conclude by 12:30 p.m.
Graduation ceremony for the BTVLA Class of 2026 will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00pm at the Farm Bureau Expo Center.
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District Highlights
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