BCSVA High School Weekly Update
May 13-20 - 2023
Sparkle of the Week
Happy Mother's Day - Each of you work so hard and we appreciate you!
Ahh! Our Amazing BCSVA PTO!
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Let's get ready for the Math 1 EOC!
- Math 1 students: Thursday, May 18th will be pizza eating, practicing for the Math 1 EOC, and playing games at BCSVA.
- Please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 3:30.
- Students only need to bring their laptops and chargers.
- All students will get extra credit for coming to this test prep and socializing opportunity. Reach out to Skye with any questions. skye.firestone@bcsemail.org
- 828-276-3455
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BCSVA End of Year Celebration!
- We are amazed that we are closing in on the end of year two of our new school!
- Celebrate the year with us as a full-school K-12 picnic!
- If you are interested in attending, please help us plan for food by completing this form to let us know if you plan to stop by the End of the Year Picnic at Silver-Line Park in Woodfin.
- We will be grilling up hotdogs and hamburgers (both meat and vegan).
- You are also welcome to bring your own snacks!
- We have rented both pavilions at Silverline Park but you may want to bring your camp chair as well!
- LINK TO SILVER-LINE PARK to learn more!
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Parents of 9th grade students, Action Needed -
- This is an optional NC Department of Public Instruction course that 9th graders state-wide can choose to take to learn about their own reproductive health and safety in daily life.
- Please complete the Google Form below EITHER way as we are working with Buncombe County Schools to offer families the opportunity for students in 9th grade to participate in the Reproductive Health and Safety Education course and need to schedule our BCS instructors and space for all students interested in attending.
- Please take time to read through the information in the Google Form from Buncombe County Schools Healthful Living Director to learn more.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL'S CONTINUAL GROWTH COMES FROM YOU!
Hello, Parents and Guardians!
- Buncombe County Schools is asking for just a few minutes of your time to complete the annual Parent Survey.
- Your input is crucial to our ability to evaluate and improve our school culture!
- Please be assured that your responses will be kept confidential.
- The survey will only take a few minutes and will be available online until May 31.
Thank you for completing this survey! We appreciate your time!
English:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WS69FZP
Spanish:
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Closing in on the end of N4! Wow!
English 2 with Ms. Ashworth
- ENGLISH 2 EOC practice this week, constructed response!
- We will learn tips for slaying the constructed response portion of the test.
English 4 with Ms. Ashworth!
- Seniors have begun their argumentative essay unit, arguing for an ethical issue!
- Go, seniors!!
Biology with Mr. Peragine
Students have started small group review sessions to help prepare for the Biology EOC on June 7! Students can check their emails or Google Classroom for more details.
Calendar Events
Coming soon: Final Exam and EOCs
- Please remember that high school Final Exams/EOCs are weighted at 25% of each course's final grade.
- This is a BCS Board Policy
- In order to be prepared for EOCs and Final Exams, BCSVA has several practice activities and instructional sessions to be sure students are prepared!
NC EOCs
*English 2
*Biology
*Math 3
Final Exams
*Math 2, 4, Pre-Cal
*Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science
*Civics Lit, AH, EPF, WH, AH1 and AH2
Focus!
Let's work together to develop strategies for test stress! It is a real deal :)
- Does your student experience Test Stress?
- Join Ms. Hodges, School Counselor, for tips on ways to support your learner.
- All grade-level parents are welcome-
- Pick a time that works for you!
May 17th @ 11:30AM
May 23rd @ 11:30AM
https://bcsemail.zoom.us/j/83438151149?pwd=N1p5dGt1L0ZBajZUWnlwWlZ4T0lSdz09
Mark your calendar and join me for this 30-minute informational Zoom.
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Communication & Relationships = SUCCESS!
Student grades are posted in PowerSchool weekly.
Students/parents will be reminded of your student’s academic/course completion status in Edgenuity via weekly emails on Fridays.
Students can monitor their course pacing using: High School Engagement & Pacing Guide 22-23
Please remember to consistently check your child’s PowerSchool for current grade information.
We want students to remain engaged throughout the remainder of the school year.
Parents, PLEASE remind your students to check their BCS email DAILY!
BCS School-based emails are required to be checked by students at least once daily.
This is our primary mode of communication.
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Attendance Procedures and Administrative Regulation BCS BP 4400-R
Attendance Procedures and Administrative Regulation BCS BP 4400-R
Reminder of BCS Board Policy - Attendance Requirements (link is above)
A reminder that our high school attendance follows this weekly process:
Monday - Advisory Group participation at 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Tuesday - Friday - Complete Attendance Check-in Form before 3 PM
(posted in student's Advisory Google Classroom)
- BCS Board Policy allows high school students to have six absences per semester. Additional absences are made-up with a teacher following the Attendance Make-Up process (see below)
BCSVA Attendance Make-Ups FF's- Attendance makeup is virtual and cost-free during the semester; there will be summer attendance makeup as well which will be offered with a fee.
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BCSVA Community Activities!
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Community Resource Center
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!
- Apply now to participate in: MAHEC Teen Health Career Day.
- July 14th, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Applications are due June 2nd
Substance Abuse Prevention-
- https://drugfree.org/
- The Partnership for Substance-Free Youth in Buncombe County
- https://www.substancefreeyouth.com/
Local Mental Health Agencies:
Access Family Services- https://www.accessfhs.com/mentalhealth
MAHEC- https://mahec.net/patient-information/center-for-psychiatry
RHA Behavioral Health Services- https://rhahealthservices.org/contact-us-refer/
RHA Crisis Walk-in/Same-Day services- https://rhahealthservices.org/c3356-comprehensive-care-center/crisis-walk-in-services/
RHA Mobile Crisis: 1-888-573-1006
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🍎 BCSVA and BCS Happenings 🍎
BCS set to open another new school for 23-24!
- BCSVA 9th and 10th graders!
- We love you!
- We want the best for you-
- If you are interested in a career area after high school, BCS now offers a school that can help you achieve this goal.
- Touch base with Ms. Hodges if you have questions!
BCS Center for Career Innovation Presentation
Messages from Office Staff-
The Parent Portal app IS WORKING! Hooray!
Buncombe County Schools 2022-2023 Calendar
AND...if you are a planner!
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Teacher Shares-
BCSVA High School Spring 2023 Master Schedule & Policy Updates
Please read for updates, clubs, class zoom links, and a staff directory. Remember to attend synchronous sessions.
Jostens Cap/Gown ordering:
Call to pay for your (828) 681-1712 Now ($49) Paid-for Caps/Gowns will are available for pick-up in May at BCSVA.
Fill out the FAFSA
Finish the FAFSA for 12th graders
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES - 10th-12th!
- Apply to be a Page in the Governor's office! Opportunity for Juniors/Seniors/Recent grads interested in Civics/politics. https://governor.nc.gov/governors-page-program
Advisory Content for 10th-12th Graders
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💡 REMINDERS- CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW FOR LINKS!
Text the following @code to the number 81010 to join your grade-level Remind and get Advisory reminders.
@bcsva2023 (seniors)
@bcsva2024 (juniors)
@bcsva2025 (sophomores)
@bcsva2026 (freshmen)🎨🎨🎨
📅 UPCOMING DATES
📅 Upcoming Dates of Interest!
- 5/19/23 - BCSVA End of Year Picnic @ SilverLine Park - Woodfin
- 6/10/23 - BCSVA 2023 Graduation @ Montford Amphitheater
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Attributions
- NC Check-ins, https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/hres/article/904460
- Heart, https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/the-truth-about-your-heart
- What are you Reading, http://barrowselementary.blogspot.com/2016/07/what-are-you-reading.html
- Teach and Learn, https://vdc.edu.au/vdc-news/good-teaching-and-learning-what-really-makes-a-difference/
- Testing Mission from NC, https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/testing-and-school-accountability#AnalysisandReporting-1232
BCS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Email: bcsvirtual@bcsemail.org
Website: bcsva.buncombeschools.org/
Location: 21 Trinity Chapel Rd Building #10 Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 255-5102
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcs.virtual.academy/
Twitter: @bcs_virtual