Pickerington VLA
February 10, 2023
About Us
- Dr. Kara Jackson
Counselor
- Michelle Hurd
Secretary
- April Anda
Email: kara_jackson@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/virtual-learning-academyLocation: 90 North East Street, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-920-6140
Principal's Message
Hello! Happy Friday!
New to this week's newsletter - The 2023 Career Expo for 11th and 12th graders will be held at the Fairfield County Workforce Center in Carroll at the end of March. Sign up is required. Seniors, there's an opportunity to buy back your Chromebook at the end of the year. There is a deadline to buy them back so please review details as soon as you can if interested. Also, the Pickerington Public Library has two locations offering homework help. Students do not need to have "homework" in order to visit the Homework Help Center. This free service also offers tutoring materials and a quiet space for studying.
Juniors, please review the ACT information section below - ALL Juniors will take the ACT on March 8th
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Kara Jackson, Ed.D.
Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local School District
614-833-2110
Prevention Action Alliance
In Response to Pickerington Junior High's Recent Tragedy, the Prevention Action Alliance has put together a Support and Resources flyer for adults containing ways to speak with your child regarding trauma and suicide prevention. You can subscribe at the bottom of the flyer to receive future issues.
Mental Health America of Ohio
Since 2018, the Fairfield County Client Navigator program has been connecting residents of Fairfield County with the mental health services they need most. And they attribute their success to the strong partnerships and relationships they’ve built with local organizations.
2023 Career Expo
The 2023 Career Expo for 11th & 12th graders in Fairfield County is March 30th from 9:30 AM - 12 PM at the Fairfield County Workforce Center at 4465 Coonpath Rd., Carroll, OH. Registration is required. Please reach out to Michelle Hurd to register, for additional information and if you will need school transportation.
michelle_hurd@plsd.us or by phone @ 614-830-2793
Class of 2024 Students will take the ACT March 8
The following is important information for all students and parents of students in the junior class regarding the free ACT exam that will be conducted during school at PHSC on Wednesday, March 8th. PLSD is offering an ACT Review Class-details below in the flyers section.
Senior Chromebook Buyback
If you are interested in purchasing your Chromebook this form must be filled out by end of day Sunday, April 30th, 2023.
We will then load fees to purchase the Chromebook into Infinite Campus that following Monday, May 1st, 2023.
You will have through Friday, May 12th, 2023 to pay the fee.
Failure to meet all deadlines as mentioned means you will need to turn in your Chromebook and charger during Senior Chromebook collection on Monday, May 15th, 2023.
On Monday, May 15th, 2023 - Chromebooks that were purchased by seniors will be removed from our Google Management system and remotely wiped. Once this is done the Chromebook will be free from any PLSD restrictions. Once the remote wipe is done the first Google account to sign into the device will be the owner of that device and have total permissions over the device. After the remote wipe make sure you sign-in with a personal Google account and not your school-based account so that you are the new owner of the Chromebook.
All Graduating Seniors
Central Students-Senior Diploma Form for Graduating Central Students:
All graduating Central seniors need to complete this form to confirm the proper spelling of their name AND to select the PHSC staff member who will present them their diploma at graduation. You must use your PLSD student account to login to complete the form and each student is limited to ONE submission.
North Students-Senior Diploma and Staff Selection Form for Graduating North Students:
All graduating North seniors need to complete this form to confirm the proper spelling of their name AND to select the PHSC staff member who will present them their diploma at graduation. You must use your PLSD student account to login to complete the form and each student is limited to ONE submission. Please disregard the submission by date. The form can still be filled out.
NACAC College Fairs
This National College Fair is coming to the Convention Center in Columbus on Saturday, February 11. Students, counselors, and parents can connect with hundreds of colleges and universities here!
Interested in going to college but not sure what university best suits you?
College Matching can help! Get matches based off campus size, campus setting, majors, region and more.
Counselor's Corner
- Seniors - The last day of VLA classes is Friday, May 12. If your student plans to walk for graduation no extensions can be given.
- Click Below if you need an appointment:
Link to request an appointment with me
- Help link for Edmentum/Apex for students to have a live person:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_RkOtk1DkmyzZYCrQxQDFBy6uNmxcakaQ1JzQuCa1I/view