Did you know that as a Virtual Academy you can still participate in your home sports? You must be academically eligible and in good standing with the VA to participate. Want to know more about SMCPS athletics? Check out this S'more newsletter: .

• SMCPS Athletics Newsletter - September 20204

One of the benefits of being a student at the Virtual Academy is the flexibility of completing work. With that flexibility comes the responsibility to be able to manage that time wisely to complete your work. As a reminder, here's what our Family and Student Guide states:

"Independent Study Habits and Self-Motivation: Are you able to study and complete assignments without direct supervision and remain on schedule with your tasks? You will have time throughout the week without Google Meets. You will need to work asynchronously to keep up with the content being provided to you in Schoology on non-Google Meet days."

Please remember that if you are unable to attend any class, including Homeroom/Advisory, please make sure a parent/guardian completes our absence reporting form.

Report an absence here.

Did you know you can add as many folders as you need? And you can add a folder for each course you are taking this year. It will help if you have a naming set up that will help you be consistent. Such as:

• 24-25 Government McGowan
• 24-25 Biology Ross

In the above examples, the names of the folder indicate the school year, the class, and the teacher.

Bonus tip: Color code your folders for each subject!

1. Go to drive.google.com on your computer
2. Right-click on the folder you want to change
3. Click Organize
4. Select a color from the Folder color options

Junior and Seniors!!

The Common Application is open!

Link to Apply

2024-2025 Common App Essay Prompts

Make sure to use a personal email (not your school issued account). You will need to waive your FERPA and link your Common App to your Naviance account.

See reference guides below:

Letters of Recommendation Quick Guide

Common Application Matching Quick Guide

The College Application Process Guide

Please make sure to request your initial transcripts and letters of recommendation through your Naviance account. (Always ask a teacher in person for a letter of recommendation before requesting in Naviance).

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