CMVHS Newsletter
April 24, 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
- April 28: 10:00 AM--Grade Level Meeting. Zoom links will be emailed to students and posted on the CMVHS website.
- May 2 - May 13: AP Exams. All students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the AP exam. Exams will be on CMVHS campus--there is no online testing option this year. See the full AP Exam schedule here.
- May 16: Last day to submit assignments for NCVPS courses. Please reach out to your NCVPS teacher for details.
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Facebook: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School
Twitter: @cmvhs1
A note from principal cline
Dear Charger Family,
We hope that you all had a wonderful spring break and are getting settled back into your work routines. The finish line is in sight but we have a lot of learning left, and we also have lots of important business items I want to put on your radar.
In-person testing at CMVHS (1900 Newcastle) is required for all state exams and these will take place from June 1-June 8. Please check the 21-22 Testing Calendar above for specific dates. If transportation is needed, please complete the following survey. Survey Link: https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSCZkP1LJ4bUkaW
(You will need your student ID number to access the survey)
*Note about the survey: The survey will ask if you need transportation in the AM or in the PM or Both the AM and PM.
Choose AM if you only need to ride the bus in the morning but will be picked up by a parent or guardian after your exam.
Choose PM if you are being brought to school but need to ride the bus home at 2 pm.
Choose BOTH AM & PM if you will ride the bus to school in the morning and home in the afternoon at 2 pm.
Seniors! Please note the following important dates:
Tuesday, May 10th - 9 am - 11 am - Herff Jones comes to CMVHS (1900 New Castle St) to distribute caps, gowns, announcements and other purchased items.
Tuesday, June 7th - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - REQUIRED Graduation Rehearsal at Ovens Auditorium
Wednesday, June 15th - 11:30 am - End-of-Year Graduation Ceremony at Ovens Auditorium
It is not too late to order your cap and gown. Please go to www.hjcharlotte.com and search “Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual”
If you are taking an Advanced Placement class, please visit the following 2022 AP Exam Schedule. All AP exams are taken in- person at CMVHS (1900 Newcastle)
Please follow us on the following platforms:
Instagram: @charlottemeckvirtualhs
Facebook: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School
Twitter: @cmvhs1
If you have not done so already, please sign up for CMVHS Remind.
Have a great week and a wonderful and safe spring break and Remember, It’s Always a Great Day to be a Charger.
Undecided Night
Undecided Night 2022 is Apr 28, 2022- CMS Seniors (and others) - Are you still Undecided about what you want to do after Graduation? Join us for our Spring 2022 Undecided Night on Thursday April 28th from 6-7:30pm! We share TWENTY different ideas for you for opportunities or programs that do not require you to go straight to a 4-year college, are either no-cost or low-cost (or pay YOU), AND provide an excellent salary and upward mobility. Sign up here to get the zoom Registration link, invite your families to join you and eat dinner at your kitchen table (remind you of quarantine times?) while listening to these fabulous ideas and options! https://tinyurl.com/CMSUndecidedNight2022
Also here is a link to the CMS Peachjar flyer:
https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/2250686/schools/98196PYTHON PROGRAMMING, & MICROSOFT WORD/POWERPOINT & EXCEL STUDENTS
Attention: Students that are enrolled in Introduction to Python Programming, Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint - You are required to complete an IN_PERSON End of Year Proof of Learning by completing the Credential Assessment. CMVHS will start these on May 2- 18th - On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00- 1:00 PM Only. An email has been sent to all student that need to test. Student can register for day and seat using this sign- up. Question, contact Ms. Jackson
New Updates from CFNC!
Student Enrichment Programs Directory - The CFNC Student Enrichment Programs directory has been updated with programs for summer 2022. The directory provides information on summer programs, workshops, and other activities at colleges around the state. Students can search by interest area, location, residential or day, by fee range, and more. Students are encouraged to explore these great enrichment opportunities!
Update to UNC System Testing Requirement
Here is information from the UNC System Office that outlines the Board of Governors’ decision to waive the standardized testing component for students applying for admission through fall 2024 due to the disruption in the learning environment from COVID-19.
CLASS OF 2022 UPDATES
- Herff Jones will be on campus on the 10th of May from 9-11 for distribution of cap & gown and announcements.
- Graduation Rehearsal will be at Ovens Auditorium on Tuesday, June 7th, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
- Good afternoon Seniors! Here are some important dates and times to get on your calendars
- Tuesday, May 10th - 9 am - 11 am - Herff Jones comes to CMVHS (1900 New Castle St) to distribute caps, gowns, announcements and other purchased items.
- Tuesday, June 7th - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Graduation Rehearsal at Ovens Auditorium
- Wednesday, June 15th - 11:30 am - End-of-Year Graduation Ceremony at Ovens Auditorium
That's it for today! Please reach out with any questions that you may have.
Tutoring Resources
- Tutor.com: provided by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library. Student get 10 free online tutoring sessions each week 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.
- School House World: From the founders of Khan Academy. Global community for free, small-group or 1:1 tutoring sessions on Zoom in SAT® Prep and math–from Pre-algebra to Calculus.
Next School Year Transfer Requests
All transfer requests are due by July 15, 2022.
Technology Issues
All technology issues should be sent to Ms. McLean. This includes:
- Chromebooks
- CMS Email
- Log In Issues
Reporting An Absence
Scroll down and click on the Absent? icon
Parents--Sign Up for CMVHS Remind!
Parent Portals
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.
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.
Parents-- Update your contact info!
If you need to update your physical address, please contact Ms. Glover.
Seniors--Have you received a Scholarship?
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.**
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.
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.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
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. Eligibility forms are available for pick up on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.
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
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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