
CMVS NEWSLETTER
February 16, 2025
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
- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Teacher Workday--NO SCHOOL
- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Early Release Day
- TUESDAY, MARCH 4: Benchmark Exams for Math 3, Biology, & English II--IN PERSON
- TUESDAY, MARCH 18: ACT/CCRAA required for all 11th graders--IN PERSON
- FRIDAY, MARCH 28: Last Day of Quarter 3
- SATURDAY, APRIL 26: CMVS Prom
- TUESDAY, JUNE 10 4:30-5:00 PM: CMVS Graduation Rehearsal--Ovens Auditorium
- THURSDAY, JUNE 12 8:00 AM: CMVS Graduation Ceremony--Ovens Auditorium
QUICK LINKS
- 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 Testing Website
- 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
iREADY INFORMATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
What is the i-Ready Diagnostic?- https://i-readycentral.com/view-resource/?id=42513
The Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that identifies students’ strengths and opportunities for growth. That information helps determine how to best support their learning.
How can I access my student’s results?
Log in to your student’s i-Ready Dashboard using their district or school’s portal credentials and then click on the
i-Ready icon. If your district does not use a portal, visit i-ReadyConnect.com and log in using the credentials provided by their teacher(s).Click on the For Families dropdown and select the For Families report.
Enter your District’s Report Code CXNG5Q.
What's Next? How to Support Students with i-Ready at Home Click Here
CMVS Prom 2025! Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night!
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School is excited to collaborate with other CMS magnet schools for Prom! Attendance is limited to 11th and 12th-grade students, including CMVS mid-year graduates. Please review the details below and reach out with any questions.
Prom tickets are $75 each—prices will increase, so secure yours today! [Purchase your ticket here.]
Important Prom Details
Be sure to carefully review the information below, which includes essential dates, dress guidelines, and helpful links.
How to Purchase Tickets: [CMVS Prom Ticket Sales]
Song Requests: Submit your favorite songs for the prom playlist! [Click here to share your requests.]
CMVS Royal Court Nominees: Nominate yourself or classmates for Prince and Princess (11th grade) or King and Queen (12th grade). [Submit nominations here.]
Bringing a Guest? If you're inviting a guest, you must complete the required form after purchasing your ticket. [Complete the guest form here.]
Need Prom Attire? Find the perfect fit with free prom wear! See the flyer below.
Get ready for a night to remember! 🎉 For any questions, please contact McMillian, Millicent at millicentm.mcmillian@cms.k12.nc.us.
JUNE GRADUATES ONLY-- MID-YEAR TRANSCRIPTS FOR COLLEGES
Is a school which you are applying to requiring a mid-year transcript?
If so, please complete the CMVS Mid-Year Transcript Request Form. This google form is NOT for an initial transcript submission (1st transcript sent to a school for admission purposes). If you are unsure if a college and/or university requires this, please call the admissions office at the school.
**Please note, mid-year transcripts will not be submitted until after rank is run on the 15th day of the new semester.**
Court Camp is an educational program offered each summer for children ages 14-18 who are interested in a legal career or learning more about the law and the North Carolina Judicial Branch. The week-long camp takes place at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
Campers will meet a variety of people from the legal community and conduct their very own mock trial!
This summer, Court Camp will have two sessions:
Session I : July 14 – July 18
Session II : July 21 – July 25
To access the application, please visit: https://bit.ly/TCACourtCamp_2025
or scan the QR Code below!
Applications are being accepted now through April 30th!
SECU PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIP
The SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. SECU Foundation takes an active role in assisting communities across North Carolina and truly believes in “People Helping People.” Although the SECU Foundation Scholarship program recognizes academic achievement, the People Helping People Scholarship has a much broader purpose - recognizing leadership, integrity, and community involvement.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a senior at a North Carolina public high school
Must be an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian
Must be a United States citizen, a resident of North Carolina, and eligible for in-state tuition
Must be accepted to attend one of the 16 UNC system universities as a full-time undergraduate
Must have demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will receive 33 scholarships for the 2024-2025 award year from the SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarships valued at $10,000 ($1,250 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters) to be distributed within our school district.
Application Information:
CMS will award these scholarships. Virtual can nominate up to 4 students (only one will be selected as a winner)
The SECU application is SUPER specific, so Mrs. Dixon will email application materials to interested students who complete the Google Form below:
Please complete the Google Form linked here so Mrs. Dixon can send you the application materials: SECU People Helping People Form
Deadline To Request Materials: February 20, 2025
To Register, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM
For more info: https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/
MECK PATHWAYS SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2025
Below you will find the link to the Google Form, which all students who are interested in gaining access to the application link must complete. Once students submit the Google form they will be given the actual application link in the “thank you” submission comments (very end after you submit). You must complete the Google Form and the application steps (link will be at the end of the Google Form after you submit) on the Mecklenburg County website to be considered for the program.
MeckPathways Google Form - Summer 2025
Please check out the CMS engagement in Action newsletter for February to find valuable resources, strategies, and information on upcoming engagements designed to support your student.https://secure.smore.com/n/a8s6w
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKING NCVPS ELECTIVES 2ND SEMESTER
If you have a 2nd semester elective with NCVPS please see the important message linked here
ACT Prep
On Tuesday, March 18, 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 18th date is for juniors only, but there are several available resources for all students preparing to take the ACT:
- Attend Homeroom every Wednesday for an overview of ACT sections, tips, etc.
- 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
TECHNOLOGY OR TEAMS ISSUES?
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.
ALL PARENTS MUST COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY HEALTH FORM
Scholarship News!
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
CAMPUS VISITORS
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.
CMVS ATTENDANCE & TARDY POLICIES
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.
CMVS 24-25 BELL SCHEDULES
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.
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!
MRS. SOUTH & MRS. GRAHAM ARE NOT YOUR TEACHERS
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.
DRIVER'S ED
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.