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CMVS Newsletter
June 2, 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
- May 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, June 3, 4: 5th-8th Grade EOG Exams. Full details below.
- Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7: 9-12 EOC Exams.
- Wednesday, May 29 & Thursday, May 30th: Grades 5-8 Awards Ceremonies. Full details below.
- Friday, May 31st: Credit Recovery classes end
- Tuesday, June 4 @ 7:00 PM: REQUIRED Graduation Rehearsal @ Ovens Auditorium
- Tuesday, June 11 @ 3:00 PM: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony @ Ovens Auditorium
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 23-24 Exam Schedule
- CMS Express Stops 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
A NOTE FROM MR. CLINE
Greetings Charger Families,
We continue to have a great end of year testing season and we couldn’t do this without your cooperation and support for your chargers. This is a celebratory time in that our Chargers get the opportunity to demonstrate and show off their knowledge and skills. We can’t wait to see our students show us how much they’ve learned and how their hard work pays off in great performance.
Students are required to arrive at 7030 Nations Ford Rd. between 6:45-7:15 (grades 5-8) or 6:45-7:00 (grades 9-12) on each of their testing days. In addition, any devices that have not turned in will be collected on June 7th and June 10th. This includes ALL Chromebooks, hotspots, and Math 8 writing tablets. Device drop-off is Friday, June 7th and Monday June 10th, 8am -1pm. Please note that any student that has a personal device they can use until the end of the school year is welcome to return their devices at the end of their last in-person exam. Devices that are not returned by 1:00pm on June 10th will be marked as lost and fees will be accessed on the student’s account.
Monday, June 3, 2024
Grade 8 Science
HS English II
HS Food & Nutrition
HS Accounting I
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
EOG Make-ups: Grades 5-8 Math, Grades 5-8 ELA, and Grades 5 & 8 Science
HS and MS NC Math 1 (Math 1 Students turn in Touch Screen Chromebooks)
HS Marketing Applications
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
HS Biology
HS Business Essentials
Thursday, June 6, 2024
HS NC Math 3
HS CTE Make-up Testing (Food & Nutrition, Accounting I, Marketing Applications, & Bus. Essentials)
Friday, June 7 , 2024
Make-up Testing for all EOCs.
We love to celebrate our Senior Chargers. Please encourage your senior to complete the optional Senior Spotlight form. Additional information can be found below.
With so many remarkable families at CMVS, we want to learn more about why you chose CMVS for your student(s). If you would be so kind to take a minute and complete this link, our team would greatly appreciate it.
We want to remind you that CMVS’s attendance processes are aligned with our mission:
The mission of Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School (CMVHS) is to transcend the traditional learning environment by providing flexibility, personalization and relationships that prepare students for 21st Century citizenship.
This year’s changes in local PowerSchool permissions have required us to make some adjustments in how we continue to honor our mission and record attendance in alignment with it. Please review the information below under the heading, ‘“ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS: ATTENDANCE INFORMATION!”
Thank you for your attention to the items in this newsletter and for being an integral part of your student’s successful learning experience.
It’s Always a Great Day to be a Charger,
John
HIGH SCHOOL EOCS AND FINAL EXAMS
Next week, high school students will begin taking their EOCs and Final Exams.
The full schedule can be found here.
Details for in-person EOC exams can be found here.
Details for online Final Exams can be found here.
Reminders:
Please make every effort to attend your exams on the scheduled day--make-up exams should be reserved for documented emergencies only.
EOCs and Final Exams count for 20% of a student's final grade in the course.
In-person testing for EOCs is a CMS requirement. In addition, attendance at in-person exams is a requirement to remain in our magnet program. Students who do not attend and participate in required in-person testing are recommended for magnet review and reassignment to their assigned home school where daily in-person attendance is required.
Online exams must be taken during the scheduled testing session. Students must be on a CMS device, logged into the Teams meeting (with face fully visible), and monitored on Dyknow.
Questions?
Questions regarding EOCs can be directed to Ms. Anderson: marissah.anderson@cms.k12.nc.us
Questions regarding CTE EOCs (Accounting, Business Essentials, Food & Nutrition, and Marketing) should be directed to Ms. Jackson: rosalind.jackson@cms.k12.nc.us
Questions regarding final exams should be directed to the specific teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE & AWARDS PICK UP
Students will be able to pick up certificates from the Award Ceremony earlier this month and the Attendance Challenge from Q4 during EOC testing week (June 3rd-June 7th). Certificates will be located by Technology Drop Off. Seniors will be able to pick up their certificates at Graduation Rehearsal on June 4th. Seniors will receive their certificates from the group leader during the rehearsal. If you are unsure if your student received a certificate, click here to see the list.
CMS DEVICE RETURN
All CMS devices must be returned to the school before summer begins. This is a CMS directive to ensure that our school inventory is accurate for the upcoming school year. This includes ALL Chromebooks, hotspots, and Math 8 writing tablets.
Device drop-off is Friday, June 7th and Monday June 10th, 8am -1pm
HS students should return their devices after their last exam.
Any student that has a personal device they can use until the end of the school year is welcome to return their devices at the end of their last in-person exam.
Devices that are not returned by 1:00pm on June 10th will be marked as lost and fees will be accessed on the student’s account. Thank you for your support in helping this process go as smoothly as possible.
SUMMER SCHOOL INFO
Summer School for high school students ONLY will be held from June 24 - August 1.
Review all information carefully BEFORE completing the sign up form.
Summer School Meeting Recording*
Summer School Meeting Slideshow
Computer Use Agreement-- MUST be completed BEFORE June 7th
Summer School Sign Up Form--MUST be completed BEFORE June 7th
Please reach out to your counselor with any questions!
Class of 2024 - Senior Graduation Meeting Information -
Also, don’t forget to complete the CMVS Senior - Final Steps!
SCHOLARSHIP SHOUT OUT
Shout-Out to Lindsey Liles!!
Lindsey has been awarded the following scholarships:
Clemson University $20000
Howard University Achievers Scholarship $80000
UNC Charlotte Chancellor's Scholarship $2000
Total: $102000
Way to go Lindsey!
New 6-8 Elective--Help Desk!
Rising 6-8th graders, a brand-new elective will be available next year. Click here to learn more about the Help Desk elective including the link to sign up.
Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight
Please share your post-high school plans to be featured in the CMVS newsletter and on the CMVS Instagram page. This is OPTIONAL, but we would love to spotlight some of our AMAZING graduating seniors and their accomplishments - https://bit.ly/cmvsseniorspotlight24.
CPCC Scholarships
Central Piedmont Community College Foundation welcomes students to the online scholarship application portal for students planning to attend CPCC. Completing applications on this portal will allow you access to a number of Central Piedmont Community College Foundation scholarship opportunities.
The application for 2024-25 academic year will open on February 1, 2024. If you wish to be considered for a 2024-25 scholarship, please submit your application by August 31, 2024. If you wish to be considered for a Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 scholarship, please submit your application by December 15, 2024. Please visit: CPCC Scholarships Opportunities
Applicants must have a Central Piedmont student ID number to apply for a Foundation scholarship. If you are a new student or do not have a student ID number, you must first apply for admission at Central Piedmont prior to starting your scholarship application.
Complete the General Scholarship Application. Incomplete applications and applications that have not been submitted (DRAFTS) will not be considered.
Note: Students who have already submitted a 2024-25 application do not need to resubmit an application.
If awarded a scholarship for the 2024-25 school year, you will be notified by email to your student account. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds each year and annual award amounts may vary. Central Piedmont does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities.
CPR GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS!
All students in North Carolina have a graduation requirement of completing a CPR course. There are two parts that must be complete to meet the requirement:
Canvas Online Course
In-Person Hands-On Certification
The online course must be completed before the in-person hands-on certification. This includes scoring a minimum of 60% on the quiz. To accept the online course, log on to Canvas and there will be a course invitation at the top of the screen. Click accept. Appointments for the in-person hands-on certification have been assigned through the month of April and will be on campus at 7030 Nations Ford Rd. Your time will be shared with you from Ms. Orubor. If you have any questions regarding the CPR course, please contact k1.dombrowski@cms.k12.nc.us.
CPCC DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual Enrollment for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 with Career and College Promise Program for rising juniors and Seniors has started. If interested, please use this flyer, STEPS to Enrollment. All steps are linked to active sites to start the verification process for eligibility. Questions, Email Ms. Jackson
CMS MATH & ELA RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has provided easily accessible resources for families to support their child at home via technology. To access resources, go to our school's homepage and follow the directions below. You will find aligned practice and videos for each grade level content area with programs like Discovery Education, Khan Academy, and CommonLit.
Go to: https://www.cmsk12.org/charmeckvirtualHS
Click on STUDENTS (back pack icon)
CLASS OF 2024 INFORMATION
**NEW**SAVE THE DATE! CMVS Spring Graduation Ceremony
- 2024 graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 11th, at 3:00 pm at Ovens Auditorium. There is a required rehearsal on Tuesday, June 4th, from 7 pm - 8:30 pm at Ovens Auditorium. Please visit www.herffjones.com to order your cap and gown. Orders must be placed by 12/31 to guarantee on time delivery.
CREATE YOUR CFNC ACCOUNT
- Seniors, please make sure that you have created and updated your CFNC account and that you have the current school, "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual" listed so that you can complete your NC Residency, start your FAFSA and apply to colleges that are waiving the application fees during the week of October 16-23
SENIOR YARD SIGNS
Order your Senior Yard Sign Today! ORDER HERE
SENIOR INFO MEETING RECAP--SCHEDULE YOUR SENIOR MEETING TODAY!
Senior meetings start Tuesday, 9/26. Click here to schedule your appointment with your counselor - CMVS - Counselor Contact Information
Keep track of it all with our Class of 2024 - Senior Year Checklist
- Visit our Senior Year/Graduation Page on our Student Services site for direct links for ordering your cap and gown, senior yard sign and senior photos.
ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN!
- To order your cap, gown & all things senior year and graduation: https://www.herffjones.com/ Search - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School
- Herff Jones - Class of 2024 Senior All-Inclusive Catalog
SENIOR PICTURES
CMVS has partnered with CADY for our Senior Photos. Please visit https://home.cady.com/ to schedule your session!
HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS ONLY-- TITLE IX LESSONS
High School Students and Parent Only: Supplemental Title IX lessons are being provided to support high schools in addressing concerns related to sexual harassment and sexual assault. There are three lessons in the series that will be taught quarterly during homeroom class.
Quarter 2: Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment (Lesson delivered 12/13/23)
Quarter 3: Dating Abuse and Violence (Lesson delivered 3/6/24)
Quarter 4: Sexual Violence (Lesson delivered 5/1/24)
Parents may review the lessons at https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/891.
If a parent submitted the opt-out letter at the beginning of the year, you do not need to submit another one. If you do not want your student to participate in these future lessons, please submit the completed opt out form by Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding Title IX, contact Assistant Principal, Carly Forshee at 980-343-0742 or carlyn.forshee@cms.k12.nc.us.
NCVPS & EDGENUITY GRADING INFORMATION
- NCVPS & Edgenuity courses do NOT have midterm exams
- NCVPS & Edgenuity courses do NOT have quarter grades. Nothing will be recorded in Quarter 1 for these classes. The final grade is entered in PowerSchool at the end of the semester.
The easiest way to see your child's progress in these classes is to have them log into the class and review their progress together. Alternatively you can create Guardian/Observer Accounts following the instructions below:
https://cms.instructure.com/courses/580447/pages/how-to-monitor-grades-and-attendance
Please see the CMS Grading Plan for Virtual Options for more details.
Questions? danieller.south@cms.k12.nc.us
ABSENCE DUE TO TECH ISSUES
When a student has a tech issue that is affecting their ability to attend class or complete their work, it is important that they let their teacher know, so that attendance can be recorded correctly. If the teacher is not able to help, the student should email tech contacts christenp.higgins@cms.k12.nc.us or alicev.mclean@cms.k12.nc.us explaining the tech issue in detail and copy all of their teachers in the email.
Communication must be done during the current class block, do not wait until the end of the day! Teachers need to know about tech issues as soon as possible, and many issues can be resolved quickly by our tech contacts.
If the student is unable to log in to launchpad and can’t email with their student account, the family should fill out the Help, I Can’t get Logged In Form
If the issue can be resolved via email, the tech contact will “reply all” with the solution. This will limit the disruption of learning and allow teachers to know to expect the student back in class or to submit work promptly.
If the issue can’t be resolved through email, it will require the student to come to the campus. The tech contact will “reply all” letting the student know to bring the device to school. Once a resolution is reached on campus, the student will be directed by the tech contact to email teachers to inform them that they no longer have a tech issue before leaving the school building.
- If a student has a tech issue and comes to campus without emailing, tech contacts will do their best to support. We can’t guarantee prompt service if staff members are not aware of the visit ahead of time. Tech contacts are available from 7:30am - 1:30pm on full school days.
- The teacher will be able to determine the student attendance based on the information shared in emails. This will include whether absent or not and, if absent, if it is an excused or unexcused absence. The amount of time taken to send notification and the required time to find a resolution will factor into the decision.
CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR!
Are you in 9th - 12th and have questions about GPA, Graduation Requirements, Graduation Progress, etc? Connect with Your Counselor during open office hours - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:05 pm - 12:35 pm. Click here to join - CMVS - 9th - 12th Connect w/ Your Counselor.
IMPORTANT CHROMEBOOK UPDATE!!
Here are the directions for how to update your Chromebook.
ATTENTION STUDENTS & PARENTS: ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
School attendance is vital to your student’s success at the virtual school. The unique needs of our learning environment require us to think differently about how we plan for synchronous and asynchronous instruction and accurately code a student’s attendance outside of a brick and mortar school. We want to ensure we are supporting our mission of providing a flexible learning environment and allowing students time to complete assignments and tasks outside the hours of 7:15-2:15. As shared in parent orientation, students have until 11:59 of the school day to complete work. Attendance is taken based on both submission of work and synchronous participation with cameras on.
Attendance is recorded in Powerschool on the following school day. In other words, attendance in synchronous instruction and completion of asynchronous work on the current day will be recorded the following day. (i.e. Monday’s attendance will be recorded in PowerSchool on Tuesday). Students who have an A/B day course will be marked every two days (ie. Monday’s attendance will recorded in PowerSchool on Wednesday).
STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE GRADES 5-12
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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!
5TH GRADE SCHEDULE
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE
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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.