CMVS NEWSLETTER

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!

• MONDAY, MARCH 24-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26: HS Midterm Exams
• FRIDAY, MARCH 28: Last Day of Quarter 3
• MONDAY, APRIL 14-MONDAY, APRIL 21: Spring Break--NO SCHOOL
• SATURDAY, APRIL 26: CMVS Prom
• TUESDAY, JUNE 10 4:30-5:00 PM: CMVS Graduation Rehearsal--Ovens Auditorium
• THURSDAY, JUNE 12 8:00 AM: CMVS Graduation Ceremony--Ovens Auditorium

• REPORT TECH ISSUES/MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH TECH SUPPORT HERE
• REPORT TEAMS ISSUES HERE
• 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 Testing Website
• 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

Please send questions about midterm exams to your teacher.

We will return to our normal bell schedule on Wednesday, 3/26.

Class of 2025 - SAVE THE DATE!! We are having a REQUIRED senior graduation meeting Wednesday, May 14th, at 12:15 pm. The link for the meeting will be shared in homeroom. We will review all the rules and guidelines for the graduation ceremony and answer any questions that you have during this meeting.🎓

Please check out the information below regarding a STEM program with UNCC occurring during spring break. If you are interested in registering, please click here. The cost is $25.

--------------------------

🌟 Calling all aspiring youth tech lovers! 🌟Don't miss an incredible Tech-Titans STEAM Opportunities for Youth Program - The College Experience at the University of North Carolina Charlotte - UNCC!

Unlock the door to your future in technology with PIMOSH (People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher)'s partnership with Dibia Dream (Miami, FL) and Hill Park Engineering (DMV), offering STEAM Opportunities (the Spring Break Experience) at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC): Our First Spring Break Experience. Host: Woodward Hall's College of Computing and Informatics (CCI). This exciting program runs from April 14 - 17, 2025.

A fantastic experience, set on the beautiful campus of UNCC, will immerse students in a world of innovation and discovery. Highlights of the program include:

• All-You-Can-Eat Lunch: Fuel your mind and body with delicious meals provided daily.

• Campus Tour of UNCC: Explore the vibrant campus of UNC Charlotte with current students

• Competitions, Contests, and Prizes: Daily "WINS" lead up to the Main Event & Conference

• Four-Day College Experience: Dive deep into the world of technology with hands-on activities, workshops, and projects.

• Hands-on Activities: Labs and workshops bring real-world skills to life

• Incredible Bonding Experiences: Forge lasting connections with like-minded peers who share your passion for technology.

• STEAM Disciplines: Various opportunities fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• 2025 Main Event & STEAM Extravaganza with 2025 Spring Break Tech-Titans Awards: Celebrate your achievements and contributions to the world of technology.

Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your future in STEM. Enroll now and join us for an unforgettable experience at UNCC's College of Computing and Informatics.

Show me the "MONEY!" We want to recognize you for receiving a scholarship. If you have received any scholarship dollars from a college/university, organization, or company please use the form below to report the scholarship, even if you are not planning on accepting it-we still want to know.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Dixon @ latisha.dixon@cms.k12.nc.us

​Scholarship Reporting Form

We have communicated with all NCVPS teachers to let them know that CMS Spring Break is April 14-April 21. Teachers will be flexible with our students during that week regrading due dates and assignment submission.

We HIGHLY encourage students to reach out to individual teachers as well just to ensure there is a mutual undersanding.

Please note: Because students in NCVPS classes are from all over the state of NC with varying spring break dates, most course calendars will continue to show that assignments are due during CMS Spring Break.

College and Career Information through Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

College and Career Connection

SPARC is hosting several virtual groups in March regarding boundaries, conflict resolution, and navigating conflict. Parents, please use the QR code to register your student. Students can participate in as many groups as they would like. For any questions please reach out to sparcreferrals@thesparcnetwork.net

10th and 11th Graders, if you are interested in Career and College Promise, CPCC's Dual Enrollment Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 program or if you have already signed up directly with CPCC, please complete the form below:

CMVS Career and College Promise Interest form

If you have questions about CCP, please book a time to meet with Ms. Davis

Book a time to meet with me

CMVS is offering English 2 EOC tutoring during the spring semester. Each week will focus on one high-impact standard students are likely to see on the EOC, including EOC-style practice questions.

This tutoring is:

• After school: Check the schedule for flexible availability

• Live: Get real-time feedback and instruction

• Personalized: Tailored based on your benchmark data

• Focused: Using key EOC standards

Students can reserve their times and lessons here. Please note that the session will not occur if there are no students signed up prior to the meeting. The meeting link will be shared with those who have signed up.

For more information, please visit the tutoring website or reach out at k1.dombrowski@cms.k12.nc.us.

MEETING LINK

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School is excited to collaborate with other CMS magnet schools for Prom! Attendance is limited to 11th and 12th-grade students, including CMVS mid-year graduates. Please review the details below and reach out with any questions.

Prom tickets are $75 each—prices will increase, so secure yours today! [Purchase your ticket here.]

Important Prom Details

Be sure to carefully review the information below, which includes essential dates, dress guidelines, and helpful links.

• How to Purchase Tickets: [CMVS Prom Ticket Sales] Please note: The prom ticket date has been extended to March 7th. That's the deadline for $75.00 tickets. After March 7th it will increase by $15.00.

• Song Requests: Submit your favorite songs for the prom playlist! [Click here to share your requests.]

• CMVS Royal Court Nominees: Nominate yourself or classmates for Prince and Princess (11th grade) or King and Queen (12th grade). [Submit nominations here.]

• Bringing a Guest? If you're inviting a guest, you must complete the required form after purchasing your ticket. [Complete the guest form here.]

Need Prom Attire? Find the perfect fit with free prom wear! See the flyer below.

Get ready for a night to remember! 🎉 For any questions, please contact McMillian, Millicent at millicentm.mcmillian@cms.k12.nc.us.

AP Review Day at UNCC will be on Saturday, April 26th.

There will be 4 sessions - 9:00-10:00, 10:10-11:10, 11:20-12:20, and 12:30-1:30.

More information will be shared in April about each session.

Is a school which you are applying to requiring a mid-year transcript?

If so, please complete the CMVS Mid-Year Transcript Request Form. This google form is NOT for an initial transcript submission (1st transcript sent to a school for admission purposes). If you are unsure if a college and/or university requires this, please call the admissions office at the school.

**Please note, mid-year transcripts will not be submitted until after rank is run on the 15th day of the new semester.**

Form link

Teams Link

If you have a 2nd semester elective with NCVPS please see the important message linked here

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.

CMVS EMERGENCY HEALTH FORM

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

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.

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.

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.

Although you may see their names in your schedule (sometimes more than once), Mrs. South and Mrs. Graham are not your teachers. Their names are used as placeholders for NCVPS and EdgenuitySIS teachers.

• Teacher contact information for all NCVP teachers is located on the main page of your NCVPS Canvas course.
• Teacher contact info for EdgenuitySIS teachers on your EdgenuitySIS Inbox.

Students who are interested in taking the Drivers Education course during the week should contact Jordan Driving School for more information: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/199

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.

Email: cmvhs@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.cmsk12.org/charmeckvirtualHS
Location: 7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, USA
Phone: 980-343-0742
Facebook: facebook.com/2023566124604354