CMVS NEWSLETTER
September 15, 2024
Our Mission: To provide a flexible, personalized learning experience that transcends traditional education models and prepares students for 21st century citizenship.
It's always a good day to be a Charger!
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDENSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Early Release
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26; 6PM-7PM: SAVE THE DATE: VIRTUAL Curriculum Night. Details below!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8: High School Benchmark Exams IN-PERSON. Details below.
QUICK LINKS
- CMVS Login Cheatsheet for Students and Parents
- CMVS Monitoring Grades & Attendance
- Tutor.com--FREE, one-on-one LIVE tutoring for CMS students
- CMVS 24-25 Exam Schedule
- CMVS Website
- Request a Transcript
- Time Management Resources
- CMS Calendars
- CMS Website
- CMVS Virtual Calming Room
- Driver's Ed Information--SCROLL DOWN to bottom of this newsletter
TECHNOLOGY & TEAMS ISSUES?
If you are having a tech issue, please fill out the Tech Issue Form. This will help issues be addressed as quickly as possible and help us keep up with our record keeping since there are only two of us handling these issues. Emails are harder to keep up with and do not leave a paper trail that everyone can access.
If you are having a Teams issue is please fill out the Teams Issue form. These issues are harder for us to troubleshoot in-house, but we are sending these request to the district for support.
Both of these forms are linked on the Tech Help page, which all students and parents have access to through links on all canvas pages and the CMVS website.
Please utilize these forms rather than emailing teachers and staff.
A NOTE FROM MR. CLINE
Dear Charger Family,
As you know, we conducted I-Ready testing this week and experienced district-wide issues that required some troubleshooting. Unfortunately, this isn’t uncommon when new technology is introduced. Thus, we will be conducting some make-up testing and permitting students to finish tests next week. This important test will help our instructional team in best meeting your student’s needs to accelerate their growth. As a school, CMVS exceeded growth expectations in 23-24 and we look to further capitalize on that which means that every student grows to the fullest of their potential. The I-Ready assessments play a key role in providing data to help us with this.
As a school, we have partnered with Vision To Learn which provides an opportunity for our students to have eye exams and to get prescription glasses at no cost to the family. If you suspect any vision issues or your student needs an updated exam, please review the information below to learn about the program. We want all of our Chargers to have their vision taken care of!
We are very excited to host our 24-25 Curriculum Night online which will provide accessibility to all families. It will take place on Thursday, September 26th from 6-7 pm. This unique opportunity will help parents gain additional insight into what the learning expectations are for their students and how to best support their Chargers, teaming with us in the learning process. As parents, we depend on you to be strong learning partners as we team to help every Charger grow to their fullest potential.
Our Chargers are great leaders and our Student Government Association is growing which provides a great opportunity to have fun collaborating with colleagues to better support all students in the school. A virtual interest meeting will be held on Tue, Sept 24th at 2:15 via Microsoft Teams. More information on this can be found below.
Our SGA can be followed on Instagram here:
@SGA_CMVS
As we look to showcase our students and staff, please follow us on Instagram:
@cmvhschargers
It is of paramount importance that we maximize instructional time and student engagement at CMVS. In light of that, we have explicated our attendance policy which can be reviewed below. Students must arrive at synchronous sessions on time. Students will not be permitted into class if they are ten minutes late or later as it is a disruption to the learning and halts the process of instruction for the teacher. Thank you for supporting your student’s success with this.
We did an outstanding job with our testing program last year and we look to do even better this year. Please review the required in-person testing schedule below so that you can plan ahead. These tests are required of all students and inform instruction to best meet the individual learning needs of every student. High School Benchmarks are right around the corner (please see below).
Our seniors earned a huge sum of scholarship money last year and we know this year’s class of 2025 is poised to do the same. Please encourage your senior to check out the scholarship opportunities and to work with their counselor and teachers to take advantage of these.
Have a great weekend!
John
ALL PARENTS MUST COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY HEALTH FORM
Title IX Lessons
In compliance with OCR directives, CMS has developed age-appropriate lessons for all K-12 students on the following mandated topics:
- Sexual and gender-based harassment
- Consequences of sexual and gender-based harassment
- Steps to take if the student is being harassed based on sex/gender or witnesses another student being harassed based on sex/gender
- Encouragement to report such harassment
- Safe strategies for bystander intervention
Parents may review lessons at https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/891.
All students must receive instruction on the above topics, unless a parent/guardian completes the opt-out form. Parents who do not wish for their student to participate in the Title IX lessons must opt-out of the lessons no later than Sunday, September 15th.
Title IX lessons will be presented in Homeroom the week of September 16th.
Class of 2025 ~ Senior Information Meeting ~ 9/25 @ 11 am.
Information will be shared by members of our CMVS staff about graduation, Senior Portraits, the college application process, Herff Jones - Caps/Gowns/Announcements, CPCC, FAFSA and Scholarships. The link will be emailed prior to the meeting.
VISION TO LEARN
CMVS has partnered with Vision to Learn(VTL), a program that provides students access to eye care. VTL provides students with vision screenings, eye exams, frame selection, and they receive a new pair of glasses. CMVS is working to schedule VTL to be on campus this fall to provide our students with this opportunity. Here is a website to learn more about the program. Please take a moment and review the Consent and Release Form to determine if you want to participate.
Please return completed forms to Ms. McNeely at mayaf.mcneely@cms.k12.nc.us by 9/30/24.
Scholarship News!
Seniors,
Many of you are off to a great start with applying for scholarships. Great Job!
Why are scholarships important?
They can help decrease the number of student loans need to pay for school (minimal debt)
It's Free Money so you do not have to pay it back
Scholarship Tips:
Meet all application deadlines. Use a calendar or planner, make a schedule, and stick to it
Gather application materials early
Don't ignore small awards, they add up
Request letters of recommendation early
Write a great essay (if reqiured)
Scholarships.com is a great resource to assist with the scholarship process. Please click this link to review available High School Scholarships: Scholarships for High School Seniors
MIDDLE SCHOOL OCTOBER EVENTS
Middle School October Events--Save The Dates!
Lunch Bunch!
- 6th Grade 12:10-12:45 Tuesday October 8th Click here to join
- 7th Grade 12:10-12:45 Tuesday October 15th Click here to join
- 8th Grade 12:10-12:45 Tuesday October 22ndClick here to join
Stress Management Workshop for Middle Schoolers!
- Wednesday October 16th 11:30 am Click Here
Attention Seniors! North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) is excited to announce the NCICU DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAM for North Carolina High School seniors with a 2.8 or higher weighted GPA! 26 NC private colleges & universities are offering eligible students more immediate acceptance to their campuses for the 2025-2026 academic year. Visit www.ncicu.org to complete a streamlined application in as little as 5 minutes with no application fee.
CAMPUS VISITORS
All campus visitors must stop in the front office and check in with Lobby Guard.
A government-issued ID is required in order to be admitted.
CMVS ATTENDANCE & TARDY POLICIES
Starting Tuesday, September 3, we will begin implementing our tardy policy as well as our standard attendance policy in regards to tech concerns. This policy will help to minimize instructional disruptions for all students. Please review the tardy policy below as it is important to note that any student who is over ten minutes late will not be admitted and will be counted absent for the period.
If your student has a tech concern or issue hindering them from attending class or submitting work, please click this link for next steps and guidance.
CMVS 24-25 BELL SCHEDULES
On Tuesday, September 3rd, we will begin following our regular bell schedules.
Please note that Grades 6-8 have an alternate bell schdule every Wednesday.
Scholarship News you can use!
THE LEVINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte’s premier merit scholarship. The program invites the brightest, most capable students to UNC Charlotte and gives them the tools, resources and support they need to explore the world around them, engage deeply in their communities and excel across disciplines.
The award provides Levine Scholars with full tuition, room, board, a grant to implement a service or outreach project in partnership with a local nonprofit, and four distinctive summer experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awareness and a global perspective. The current total value of this four-year package is estimated at over $115,000 for in-state students and over $172,000 for out-of-state students.
Click here to learn more about The Levine Scholarship
Apply: The Levine Scholars Program seeks outstanding high school seniors who are eager to embark on a transformative college experience. Requirements include:
- Students must self-nominate- Click Here to Self-Nominate
- Students must be applicants for first-year enrollment at UNC Charlotte in an undergraduate program for the fall term immediately following their high school graduation. Note: Students must be admitted to UNC Charlotte to receive a Levine Scholarship.
- Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Students must hold an academic record of excellence that reflects intellectual curiosity, demonstrate a sustained commitment to community service and possess a capacity for ethical leadership that elevates fellow students to a higher standard.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 15, 2024
THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE'S YOUTH PROGRAMS
The City of Charlotte’s Youth Programs allows 16-24-year-old residents to participate in career readiness training free of charge. This experience covers job readiness, interview preparation, and essential skills. The Job & Career Readiness Training is offered to you during the school day or on the weekend, depending on what works best for your schedule. This training is the first required step an interested student must take to pursue Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP) eligibility.
Dates: October 7th – 31st – IN SCHOOL; October 19th and 26th – Saturday training option
Registration: https://forms.monday.com/forms/25cce17d062da13c3e6dd1e3196eaa0d?r=use1
Provide contact information and personal email
Training date preference
Career interest
Eligibility
Open to ALL eligible High School aged Charlotte Residents that:
Will be 16 On or Before April 15th 2025
Have a Current Social Security Number (Undocumented student can take the training but cannot be placed in the MYEP.)
Are Eligible to Work in USA
COMPLETE JCRT REGISTRATION BY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
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PARENTSQUARE
CMVS uses ParentSquare to communicate. Join today!
You will receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare on August 1st. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.
You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Watch this video to learn more!
DRIVER'S ED
Students who are interested in taking the Drivers Education course during the week should contact Jordan Driving School for more information: http://www.jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/.
Once the course has been completed, the drivers eligibility form for DMV can be received from Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School. Students must be in good academic standing to obtain their eligibilty certficate. Eligibility forms are available for pick up on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.
