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, DECEMBER 23 - FRIDAY JANUARY 3: Winter Break--NO SCHOOL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16: Benchmark Exams: Math 6-8; Math 1 for HS Credit; ELA 6-8; Foundations of Math 1. IN-PERSON

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23: High School EOC Exams. IN PERSON. FULL EXAM SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17: Benchmark Exams: Science 8. IN PERSON.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27: Start of 2nd Semester

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29: i-Ready Screener--Winter. Grades 6-8. IN PERSON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Mid-Year Graduation @ Bojangles Coliseum Details to come!

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 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

Ms. Forshee's last day at CMVS was Friday, December 13th. We wish her the very best of luck in her next endeavor. We are currently in the hiring process for a new Assistant Principal. In the meantime, please reach out to Ms. Graham (middle school), or Ms. South (high school).

The UNC Catalyst Conference connects North Carolina’s next generation of catalysts for positive change. This occurs during a weekend at UNC Chapel Hill to develop leadership skills and awareness on issues impacting our society today.

Our conference serves as a network for participants and UNC college student mentors to meet people from diverse backgrounds; a platform for participants to voice their opinions; and a space for participants to learn about social justice issues and to develop strategies to combat said issues.

Through the facilitation of activities, workshops, and discussions, our goal is for our participants to walk away from Catalyst Conference feeling empowered as activists, leaders, and visionaries. We hope that our transformative conference will inspire them to give back to their communities, as well as challenge them to envision solutions for critical issues beyond the scope of their hometown.

The official application link can be found here: https://forms.gle/kJZ6mehfTs8CN4x46 and the application deadline is January 2nd, 2025.

On Thursday, December 19th, CMS and CFNC will host a FAFSA drop-in session. During this session, seniors and parents will receive one-on-one help with completing the FAFSA. CFNC professional staff, Central Piedmont Community College Financial Aid Staff, and North Carolina Advisers will be present to provide their professional assistance. Here are the event details:

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Venue: Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library

Address: 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216

On Tuesday, March 11, all students in 11th grade will take the ACT in-person with CMVS. The CMS administration of the ACT is an excellent opportunity for juniors to take the ACT free of charge!

The March 11th date is for juniors only, but there are several available resources for all students preparing to take the ACT:

• This graphic from ACT shows how the test has chnaged for this year.
• CMS has published several ACT (and SAT) prep resources that are free of charge.
• CMVS students can enroll in a self-paced ACT Prep course through Edgenuity. Please complete the ACT Prep Course
  Sign Up form to get access to this valuable resource. Log in information will be emailed to you after you sign up.

If you have any questions about the March administration of the ACT, please contact the CMVS tesing coordinator, Marissa Anderson: marissah.anderson@cms.k12.nc.us

Vision to learn will be on campus at our school on January 29th, 2025. Screenings and exams will take place that morning. If you have already sent in a consent form, your student is all set. If you have not filled one out yet, please complete the online consent form using the QR codes below. As a reminder, vision to learn provides free eye exams and glasses to students.

Middle schoolers will already be on campus that day for their I-ready screener. We will provide bus transportation for any high schoolers who need it that day at express stops to ensure they can get to campus. Please contact Ms. McNeely at Mayaf.mcneely@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions!

Hello! We are so proud of our graduating seniors and want to ensure that everyone has a laptop to use after graduation. We are excited to be partnering with Jane's Fund again this year to provide laptops to all CMVS seniors graduating Mid-Year. Please know that in January, all CMS chromebooks must be returned. The laptops that will be provided are for seniors to keep and use for future endeavors. If you are a senior graduating in February 2025, please sign up here for your laptop: Free Laptops for CMVS Mid-year Graduates

Please note that this is only for seniors graduating mid-year from CMVS. We will have another form later on in the year for seniors graduating in June! Please fill this form out by 12/9/24.

• Mid Year Graduation will take place on 2/6/2025 at Bojangles Coliseum at 4:00 pm. Graduates must arrive by 3:15 wearing their cap and gown.

• There will be a REQUIRED virtual meeting for Mid Year Graduates on Wednesday, 1/8, at 12:15 pm. We will review information about the graduation ceremony, diploma distribution and answer your questions during this meeting. Here is the Meeting Link.

Herff Jones will be on campus to distribute caps & gowns to MID YEAR GRADS ONLY on WEDNESDAY, 1/8, from 9 am - 11 am. Our address is 7030 Nations Ford Rd. If you have questions about your Herff Jones order, please contact Herff Jones at (704) 531-0015.

Registration for the 2025 - 2026 school begins in a few weeks!! Get ready by visiting https://bit.ly/cmvsregistration for more information and attend homeroom on December 11th.

For students 6-12!

Register now for this amazing virtual career fair opportunity.

Available December 6th 2024- June 6th 2025!

Visit Junior Achievement of the Carolinas to learn more and register!

https://jacentralcarolinas.vfairs.com/

Herff Jones will be on campus to distribute caps, gowns, and other graduation items TO MID-YEAR GRADUATES ONLY on Wednesday, January 8th, from 9 am - 11 am. We are located at 7030 Nations Ford Rd. For students who can't make the pick-up day/time, Herff Jones will leave all items with us at CMVS. If you still need to order, please visit the Herff Jones site. If you have questions about your Herff Jones order, please contact Herff Jones directly at (704) 531-0015.

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
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