CMVHS Newsletter
October 1, 2021
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
- October 5, 7:15 AM: ACT Make-Up--for all 12th graders who did not test last year. More information can be found here.
- October 7, 10:00 AM: October Grade Level Meeting--required for all students--no make up.
- October 13, 7:15 am: PSAT--for all 10th & 11th graders--Location TBD. More information can be found here.
- October 25: SAVE THE DATE!! SENIOR PICTURES!! Sign ups and more info coming soon!
A Note From Principal Cline
Dear Charger Family,
It has been great to see more and more of our students settling in and thriving in the CMVHS learning environment. Thank you for supporting your student’s success. If you have not done so already, please take time to set up a parent portal for each of the learning platforms that your student takes courses in. This, in addition to PowerSchool, will help you with monitoring your student’s progress and make you an even larger part of the learning team. We hope that you will celebrate your student’s successes as you monitor and also, help us pick up your student if they are having a tough time and need some help. Our team is here to assist. Please see the section below on parent portal setup.
Tuesday is a big day as seniors get a second opportunity to take the ACT if they missed the March 2021 administration. Any seniors that did not take the ACT in March should report between 6:45 and 7:00 on Tuesday to 1900 Newcastle St. CMVHS staff members will be in the lobby to assist with directions to the testing rooms and testing will conclude at 12:00 so seniors should arrange transportation accordingly.
Reminder: As we look to highlight the amazing work and experiences within CMVHS, it is our hope that you will connect/follow with us on Social Media to share the excitement.
Instagram: @charlottemeckvirtual
Twitter: @CMVHS1
Facebook: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School
Have a wonderful weekend and Remember, It’s Always a Great Day to be a Charger!
Live Zoom Sessions
Please use the link below to see the schedule and Zoom links.
The following classes have REQUIRED weekly Zoom sessions:
- Foundations of Math 1
- Math 1 (Standard & Honors)
- Foundations of Math 2
- Math 3 (Standard & Honors)
- Biology (Standard & Honors)
- English II (Standard & Honors)
- World History (Standard & Honors)
All other courses taught by CMVHS teachers have Zoom sessions for students who want to check in and get help/ask questions. Only the courses listed above have required sessions.
Using Naviance to Help Your Student Plan Their Future!
Using Naviance to Help Your Student Plan Their Future! CMS invites students and families in grades 9-12 to participate in a one-hour virtual presentation on the career, college and life-readiness platform Naviance! DATE Oct. 19 - CLICK HERE for Zoom Link Oct. 21 for non-English-speaking families - CLICK HERE for Zoom Link Supported languages: Spanish, Nepali, Burmese, French, Portuguese, Arabic TIME 7 p.m. EST
CPCC Opportunity
Interested in Turfgrass Management, Paralegal Technology, Interpreter Education or Horticulture Technology?-To learn more and register for Oct 19, 2021 about these programs and CATO Raven University, scan the QR code.
Interested in learning more about a STEM career in energy?
CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE
Interested in dual enrollment with the Career and College Promise Program for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022? Join our Lunch and Learn Session on Oct 4, 2021 from 11:00 am until 12:30. RSVP.
Attention Mid-Year Graduates-If you are interested in attending CPCC, please plan to attend this event or contact Ms. Jackson. This is an awesome educational and financial opportunity to jumpstart your education or career with free tuition for Spring and or Summer.
CLASS OF 2022!! CHECK IT OUT!!
CFNC Partner Engagement Toolkit
CFNC Calendar of Events
UNC Virtual Open House
CFNC - NC Countdown to College - October 2021
North Carolina’s annual campaign to support college access is during the month of October and is named NC Countdown to College. Activities during the month support high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps: residency, FAFSA, and applications. College Application Week will be October 18-22, 2021, when many NC colleges and universities waive their application fees. Join CFNC for a month of live virtual events and How-To videos to support high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps: Residency, FAFSA, and applications - https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/.
Scholarship Opportunity
PAYBACK CHALLENGE!! Join me on Friday October 15th at 10:00 am to learn more about this opportunity. Students will meet virtually to discuss Countdown 2 College and to learn about the PAYBACK Challenge, which allows students to:
Make real-time and realistic decisions to try to manage student debt
Experience the consequence for each decision they make on: focus, attention, happiness, and student debt
Questions, contact your CDC, Ms. Jackson.
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.
Senior Appointments
CMVHS FAQ'S
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
Attendance
We appreciate CMVHS students' diligence in getting started in their coursework. We recognize that technical challenges have created a hardship. Please know we are aware of this and that students who have been impacted by the technical challenges are not counted as absent.
Orientation
After viewing, complete the Orientation Attendance form.
Pelase complete all the required forms on the Orientation Materials Hyperdoc
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.
Getting Started
- Orientation Presentation--You can access the links in the Orientation Presentation by opening the Orientation Slideshow
- Logging In Step-By-Step.
CMS Email
What if my CMS email is not working?
- Log in information is here.
- Account is disabled: During the transfer process, Google accounts are disabled for 24-48 hours. Once the transfer is complete, your account will come back up with the same username and password.
- Account is suspended: Please indicate that your account is suspended (not disabled), and CMVHS will enter a helpdesk ticket to have the account restored. We will let you know when it is restored.
- Account password is incorrect: Please indicate in your email that you password is incorrect, and CMVHS staff will reset and send you new password.
Chromebooks
Where do I get a Chromebook?
- Please check the CMVHS website (under School Announcements) for Chromebook Distrubtion Schedule
How do I log into my Chromebook?
- Please follow these instructions EXACTLY.
I'm trying to log into my Chromebook using YYYYMMDD as the password, but it's telling me my password is incorrect.
- Contact Mrs. South. Your account needs to be reset
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
Follow us on social media!
Twitter: @CMVHS1
Facebook: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School
Driver's Ed
As well, you may 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.
Please contact Ms. Glover for more information once the course is completed.
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