Victors,
We are entering the 6th week of school, and all students must attend classes every day on time. This is a crucial requirement to maintain your place at the Virtual School. At the end of the semester, we will assess each student based on academic achievement (passing all classes) and attendance (no more than 4.5 unexcused absences). If either of these is not in good standing, you may be asked to leave the Virtual School. We encourage all Victors to stay focused, pass their classes, and attend daily. Progress reports will be available this Friday in PowerSchool.
On Monday, September 30, 2024, there will be no school due to district-wide professional development.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we will start our new Character Trait: Respect! We would like to see all of our Victors showing respect this month and throughout the school year.
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, it is Count Day! We will give out prizes to students in attendance every hour. Count Day is crucial in the Michigan school system because it directly impacts the amount of funding a school district receives from the state. The number of students enrolled and present on Count Day determines the per-pupil funding allocated to each district. This funding supports a wide range of services, including teacher salaries, educational programs, and resources necessary for student success. In Michigan, there are typically two Count Days: one in October (Fall) and another in February (Winter). The Fall Count Day is more significant, as it represents 90% of the funding calculation, while the Winter Count Day contributes 10%. Therefore, ensuring high attendance on these days is vital for schools to secure the financial resources they need to operate effectively throughout the year.
And lastly, progress reports will be viewable in PowerSchool on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Let’s make this week great! Don't hesitate to contact Dr. Montgomery or me with any questions or concerns.
Go Victors!
Principal Lake
#WeWinAtAllLevels
Count day is Wednesday, October 2nd.
Count Day is crucial in the Michigan school system because it directly impacts the amount of funding a school district receives from the state. The number of students enrolled and present on Count Day determines the per-pupil funding allocated to each district. This funding supports a wide range of services, including teacher salaries, educational programs, and resources necessary for student success.
In Michigan, there are typically two Count Days: one in October (Fall) and another in February (Winter). The Fall Count Day is more significant, as it represents 90% of the funding calculation, while the Winter Count Day contributes 10%. Therefore, ensuring high attendance on these days is vital for schools to secure the financial resources they need to operate effectively throughout the year.
Respect means treating people, things, and yourself with care and kindness.
- Listening attentively: Respect means paying attention when someone is speaking, showing that their words and thoughts matter.
- Being polite and kind: Using manners, speaking kindly, and treating others with care shows respect in everyday interactions.
- Honoring differences: Respect includes recognizing and appreciating that people have different opinions, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Following rules and guidelines: Respect involves adhering to rules, whether at school, home, or in society, to maintain a positive environment.
- Taking responsibility: Respect means owning your actions and words, and being accountable when you make mistakes.
- Treating others how you want to be treated: Respect is about fairness and treating others with the same kindness and understanding that you expect from them.
