CMVS Newsletter
May 19, 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,
This week is a really exciting one; on Friday, we begin our end of year testing for grades 5-8. 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.
From now through the last day of school, our staff and students will be pushing extremely hard to have the strongest finish in school history. We thank you for supporting them during this exciting time.
Students are required to arrive at 7030 Nations Ford Rd. between 6:45-7:15 on each of the testing days. In addition, we need students to return instructional materials issued to them on the designated days below. Finally, we hope to see all of our families at our awards ceremonies on Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th. We have strategically scheduled these so that parents can attend when they come to pick up students after testing. Additional info on testing can be found here and on instructional materials turn in, here.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Grades 5 & 6 Math
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Grades 7 & 8 Math
Math 8 students bring Tablets to turn in
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Grades 5 & 6 ELA
5th and 6th grade students bring all Novels to turn in
5th & 6th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 12:00 pm
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Grades 7 & 8 ELA
7th and 8th grade students bring all Novels to turn in
7th & 8th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 12:00 pm
Friday, May 31, 2024
Grade 5 Science
EOG Make-ups: 5-8 Math and 5-8 ELA
Monday, June 3, 2024
Grade 8 Science
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
NC Math 1
EOG Make-ups: Grades 5-8 Math, Grades 5-8 ELA, and Grades 5 & 8 Science
Math 1 Students turn in Touch Screen Chromebooks
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
Class of 2024 - Senior Graduation Meeting Information -
Also, don’t forget to complete the CMVS Senior - Final Steps!
SAVE THE DATES--MAY 29TH & MAY 30TH--GRADES 5-8 AWARDS CEREMONY
The Middle School awards ceremonies are May 29th & May 30th.
This event will take place following EOG’s.
If you missed out on Tuesday, make sure you come to campus to pick up your items and return your technology and novels."
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!
DELTA GEMS (HIGH SCHOOL RISING 9TH - 12TH GRADE GIRLS):
Delta GEMS was created to catch the dreams of African-American adolescent girls aged 14-18. Delta GEMS provides the framework to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a CAN-DO attitude. Please scan the code for more information.
END-OF-YEAR STUDY MATERIALS
If you are looking for some resources to help you review for EOGs or EOCs, please take a look at our resources.
Students can access some great review strategies to prepare for the End of the Year Assessments!
NC A & T NEW STUDENT SEND OFF
The Queen City Aggie Alumni Chapter is inviting all local incoming N.C. A&T Freshman/Transfer students (and their parents & guardians) to come and celebrate at our Annual Aggie New Student Sendoff!
This event will give you an opportunity to meet other new Aggies from the Mecklenburg and surrounding counties and receive valuable information from current A&T students about life on A&T's campus.
There will be panel discussions, ice breakers, tons of fun, valuable information, giveaways, and plenty of refreshments....so come early!
Counties included: Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Union, Rowan, Lincoln of North Carolina and Chester and York of South Carolina
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Check-in starts at 1:45 p.m.)
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.
CMVS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Scholarship Shout-Out!
Way to go Chargers! This year's senior class has reached over 2 million dollars in awarded scholarship money. I knew we could do it. Let’s keep the money coming and put CMVS on the MAP!
Enter your scholarship award money HERE.
Congratulations goes out to Patricia Nwatchou. What an outstanding job. She has received the following scholarship awards:
Coastal Carolina Provost's Scholar $40000
DePaul University Presidential Scholarship $100000
Eugene Lang College Merit Scholarship $84000
High Point University Presidential Scholarship $46000
Johnson & Wales University Merit Scholarship $140000
Johnson C. Smith University Merit Scholarship $40000
Loyola Marymount Achievement Award $28000
Loyola University Scholarship $110000
Seattle Pacific University Faith For the Future Merit Scholarship $104000
St. Johns Merit Scholarship $122000
Univ of San Francisco Dons Scholarship Award $64000
Westmont College/Ruth Kerr Scholarship $92000
Wingate University Merit Scholarship $112000
Totaling:
$1,082,000
Best wishes on selecting your school of choice!
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!
CMS GO!
Hello Charger Families Grade 5-12:
We want to encourage our students to use a free tool during their asynchronous time to develop their literacy skills while learning more about their interests and future careers. We need families to encourage our students to complete the CMS Go during their asynchronous time. Here are some things they can do.
Lexile Assessment (20-30 Mins)
RIASEC Survey (15 Mins)
Select a Career that Interest You (15-20 Mins)
Interest Survey (15-20 Mins)
Pick Reading Topics of Interest (15-20 Mins)
Complete a Lesson related to your survey and assessment results (15-20 Mins)
Check out these helpful links
Instructional Videos
Log in to LaunchPad, click the CMS GO Link and get started today!
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
CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL LIBRARY!
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.