Learning Period #4 Secondary Agenda

We are past the halfway point of the Fall Semester and are getting ready to head into the holiday season this learning period. Remember that our Fall Semester ends before we leave for Winter Break from December 21- January 7 and return for the Spring Semester on January 8th. What does your weekly academic & enrichment schedule look like in your home? Check out a weekly schedule sample HERE to see if this can be a supportive tool for helping your student finish the semester strong (see image). Also, if you need any academic support please reach out to your teacher so we can get you help. Please take some time to review the agenda so you come prepared to collaborate with your teacher on your student's learning plan.

Our school urges students to conduct themselves ethically and honorably. It is expected that the grade a student earns is based upon work the student has completed. Teachers can use Grammarly or other plagiarism checker websites. Please review the definition of plagiarism as outlined in the school handbook (pages 22-25)

• Please review a BODY of work for each subject. Learn more about what a “Body of Work” is HERE.

• For each of your students, please turn in a work sample of every course that they are taking.

• Be sure your student has written their FULL NAME, SUBJECT, GRADE, and the date the assignment was completed within the date range of the current LP.

• Complete all non-AG elective logs by the last day of the LP.

All students will take the STAR 360 test 3 times each school year. You will be provided the link where your student will log on with the username and password emailed to you by your teacher. The STAR 360 assessment windows are listed below:

• Winter - January 21 - January 31
• Spring - May 19 - May 30

We are excited to use this assessment tool to help us measure your child's growth throughout the year in the area of ELA and Math. Your teacher will provide you with the diagnostic and instructional report, however, we now have the feature available for you to pull the report as well. These reports will provide information regarding skills and concepts the student has mastered as well as areas for growth.

We encourage each student to not rush through the test but to focus and do their very best despite their excitement to finish the test.

We are looking forward to working with you this year and helping you with high school graduation, college and career exploration, taking college classes while in high school, and anything else we can support you in reaching your post-graduation plans.

Can you believe it's time to start planning for the Spring 2025 semester? Look for details in the counseling newsletter. You can also use our Central Schools Guide to Concurrent Enrollment Programs for all the links you will need to navigate the Concurrent Enrollment process.

Our newsletter will be sent to your school email quarterly, and will always be posted to the website. We hope you find this information helpful! You can reach us via phone, email, or make a Zoom appointment. You will find our contact info at the end of this newsletter. We hope to meet you soon!

We hope you are as excited as we are for your final year of high school! We are here to help you reach your post secondary goals, whether you are applying to a university, going to college to transfer or learn a trade, or entering the world of work. This newsletter will be sent to your school email every quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring) and also posted to the school website. Make sure you read it to stay in the know for all things Class of 2025!

• November 11 & November 12: No School or VA classes
• November 15: Progress Monitoring (65-76% completed)
• November 22-December 1: Thanksgiving break (great time to catch up)
• December 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens
• December 6: Final Semester Progress Monitoring (74-87% completed)
• December 13: MSVA & HSVA lock date # 2 & the Deadline to submit Concurrent Enrollment forms for counselor approval prior to Winter Break and many college registration deadlines. See Important Dates here.
• January 21-31: STAR 360 Winter Testing Window
• January 28: Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting held via Zoom (YVC at 11:00 & MRA at 12:00) More information will be shared when the event gets closer.

Before ordering enrichment items please explore the Lending Library! The lending library is FULL of so many wonderful resources!

1. Books galore for kindergarten to 12th grade students. The lending library contains nearly as many novels and resource books as your local public library! You don't want to miss browsing these books that your student can check out to read throughout the year.
2. Games and activities that you can check out for free! Card games, board games, puzzles, you name it, the lending library has it!

Many of these items are brand new and have never been used. So don't delay...come in and check it out!