CMVHS Newsletter
January 28, 2022
Our Mission: To provide a flexible, personalized learning experience that transcends traditional education models and prepares students for 21st century citizenship.
Our Mantra: Every Class. Every Day. Take Good Notes.
Upcoming Events
- January 31: Last day to drop NCVPS classes
- February 3: POSTPONED--LOTTERY DATE WAS EXTENDED. NEW DATE COMING. 10 AM Registration Meetings--Zoom links will be emailed to students and posted on the CMVHS Website.
- February 3: Grade Level Meetings (rescheduled from January 27). Zoom links will be on the CMVHS website and emailed to students.
- February 7: Last day to drop CMVHS classes
- February 8: CMVHS Semester 1 Awards Presentation (This presentation is pre-recorded and will be posted on our website and sent via email).
A note from principal cline
Dear Charger Families,
We are thrilled to be starting semester two and to have exams behind us. We are particularly pleased with how well our students did on exams to demonstrate their learning. Thank you for supporting their efforts and encouraging their dedication and persistence as independent learners.
Next week, we have a required grade level meeting where students will be trained on the Say Something App. Instructions for logging on will be sent to students and posted on the CMVHS website under “School Announcements.”
Thursday, Feb 3, 9:45-10:45 - Required Grade Level Meeting
We are also excited to host our midyear awards ceremony to recognize our students for their determination and academic excellence. This will be a recorded ceremony that will be released via email to families and also posted on the CMVHS website under “School Announcements.”
Tuesday, Feb 8 - CMVHS Midyear Awards Ceremony will be released
Finally, we want to make sure that all students and parents are aware of the last day to drop semester two classes. There are two deadlines, one is for classes taught through CMVHS instructors and the other is for classes taught by NCVPS instructors.
Monday, January 31-Last day to drop an NCVPS class
Monday, February 7-Last day to drop a CMVHS class
Have a wonderful weekend and Remember, It’s Always a Great Day to be a Charger!
John
Mid-Year Graduate Senior Survey
June Grads - Do you Need Mid-Year Transcripts for Colleges?
This is for June Graduates ONLY - Is a school which you are applying to requiring a mid-year transcript? If so, please complete the CMVHS 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.**
AP Exam Review Sessions
- Sessions with be virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
- The same material will be repeated on Saturdays in person from 9 a.m. to noon.
- The in-person sessions will be offered at three sites around the county--Hopewell for AP and Cambridge, and East Meck & North Meck for AP and IB.
- To sign up and see specific dates click here.
Right Moves for Youths
Right Moves For Youth is still committed to providing students in grades 6 – 12 with resources and guidance to graduate high school with a plan for their future success.
Students are eligible to participate in RMFY virtual groups if they are:
- current 6th – 12th graders, attend a school in CMS that is not on our 21-22 Site List
- and/or if the capacity for in-person groups at their school(s) has been reached.
RMFY virtual groups will start the week of February 7th. In the meantime, students/parents can get a jump on the process by signing up for a group time that best fits their schedules HERE. Once a student signs up for a group, a RMFY staff member will be in touch to provide them with additional information.
The entire RMFY flyer can be seen here.
CPCC Updates
- CPCC will host an early advising session for seniors that will attend CPCC in FALL 2022 on February 8th at 10:00 AM. This is a virtual session; however, you must register to attend, using this link. Questions, follow up with Ms. Jackson
- Are you interested in dual enrollment or just want to learn more about Career and College Promise? Join me on Friday, February 11th at 11:00 AM. If you plan on taking classes in Fall 2022, this would be a great opportunity to get information direct from the CCP staff.This program is for juniors and seniors only with an option to participate in six semesters of college level courses. Please use the attached link to register. Questions, follow up with your CDC, Ms. Jackson
Parents-- Update your contact info!
If you need to update your physical address, please contact Ms. Glover.
Parent Portals
Seniors--Have you received a Scholarship?
New Scholarship Search in Naviance
Naviance launched a new and improved scholarships experience for all users. This new page includes many significant enhancements, including a consolidated scholarship management page, standardized matching criteria, and new searching capabilities for students. Check it out in Naviance under the Colleges tab. Make sure you clear any preset criteria that may be in there so that you see all of the scholarship opportunities.
Chromebook Issues
Tutoring Resources
- Tutor.com: provided by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library. Student get 10 free online tutoring sessions each month with a live tutor.
- NCVPS Peer Tutoring Center & Virtual Buddies: For NCVPS classes only. Students can sign up for help with specific courses or connect with a virtual buddy for help with time management, motivation, etc.
- Khan Academy: Free for all students. Short lessons in the form of videos and supplementary practice exercises.
Driver's Ed
Interested in Driver’s Education? CMVHS will be hosting Saturday classes which operate from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm. We will host 3 session starting January 2022. You can register and pay using this link; Questions, email Ms. Jackson or contact Jordan Driving School at 704-966-5900.
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 Academy. Students must be in good academic standing to obtain their eligibilty certficate.
Please contact Ms. Glover for more information once the course is completed.
CALLING ALL 9TH GRADERS!
Cap & Gown Ordering Info
Search Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual and you should be able to find us.
Although your Ceremony isn’t until February or June, graduation takes planning and preparation. To insure a timely delivery all Spring Cap and Gown orders need to be received by December 31st. Mid Year Graduate Order Deadline is November 1st!!
All Senior Items including the Cap and Gown will be delivered to your school. The Custom Graduation Announcements are pre printed and must be reserved by December 31st. Personalized Name Cards need to be ordered separately. Please email hjcharlotte@herffjones.com with any questions.
MRS. SOUTH IS NOT YOUR TEACHER
- Teacher contact information for all NCVPS classes is located on the main page of your Canvas courses.
- Teacher contact info for Edgenuity SIS teachers is located in your Edgenuity SIS Inbox.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
ACCESSING COURSE WORK
When do I log in?
What if I have 2 classes in the same block?
- All of our classes are ASYNCHRONOUS. There are no daily live classes. Students will complete their work independently and on their own daily schedule. They will not be logging into Zoom.
How do I access PowerSchool?
What if my PowerSchool log in is not working?
- Step-By-Step Log In Video
- Log in instructions/instructions for forgottne passwords are here.
- If your schedule has not been built, you won't be able to access PowerSchool--please keep checking back. All schedules will be entered by noon tomorrow.
I don't see my classes in Canvas.
The classes in Canvas are incorrect.
- Once your schedule is entered in PowerSchool, it takes 24-48 hours for them to populate in Canvas.
- Some students can see classes from their previous school in Cavas. Just ignore these classes--they will eventually drop off.
How do I log into NCVPS?
Why is my NCVPS password not working?
Why do I have zeros for assignments when I just got added?
- Step-By-Step Log In Video
- Log in instructions are here.
- Additional important info about NCVPS is here.
- If your enrollments are still processing, your password will not work.
- Zeros are automatically entered for any assignments not submitted on the due date. Students are allowed to complete all assignments for full credit. Please reach out to your NCVPS teachers with further questions.
Important Forms
Who Can Help Me?
- Student Services Questions: Ms. Jurusik
- Parent Portal Questions, Log In Questions, NCVPS Questions: Mrs. South
- Chromebook Questions: Ms. McLean
- CPCC Questions: Ms. Jackson
- Parent PowerSchool Access, Change of Address: Ms. Glover
- Course-Specific Questions: Contact the teacher of the course
It's not a trial! Students and teachers are eligible for Office 365 for Education, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. All you need to get started is to enter a valid school email address.
When entering your email address, do not include the word "student." For example, a student with the email address 1234567@student.cms.k12.nc.us would enter 1234567@cms.k12.nc.us
Click here to get started.
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Twitter: @CMVHS1
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CMVHS Faculty & Staff Contact Information
Principal
- John Cline: john1.cline@cms.k12.nc.us
Student Services
- Ms. Jurusik: amy.jurusik@cms.k12.nc.us
- Marianna Sartin: marianna.sartin@cms.k12.nc.us
CPCC Career & College Promise
- Ms. Jackson: rosalind.jackson@cms.k12.nc.us
Math
- Ms. McLean: alicev.mclean@cms.k12.nc.us
- Ms. Suber: melissa1.suber@cms.k12.nc.us
Science
- Ms. Ruble: laurak.ruble@cms.k12.nc.us
Social Studies
- Mr. McHenry: williamt.mchenry@cms.k12.nc.us
English
- Ms. Eilers: carrona.eilers@cms.k12.nc.us
- Ms. Dombrowski: k1.dombrowski@cms.k12.nc.us
CTE Courses
- Ms. Davis: courtenay.davis@cms.k12.nc.us
Registrar/Data Manager
- Ms. Glover: katossar.glover@cms.k12.nc.us
Facilitator
- Danielle South: danieller.south@cms.k12.nc.us
ABOUT US
Email: cmvhs@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: https://charlottemecklenburgvirtualhighschool.wearecms.com/
Location: 1900 Newcastle Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
Phone: 980-343-3066
Facebook: facebook.com/2023566124604354
Twitter: @CMVHS1