Virtual School House

October

2 - Make-Up Picture Day - 12pm - 4pm

5 - Grades will be changed to Relative Grade

7 - Classes close at 3pm. Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm

8 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-7:30pm

9 - No School - End of 1st Quarter

12 - 2nd Quarter Begins - Check your email for welcome letters from your teachers.

28 - Senior Open House - 12pm-2pm

November

3 - Professional Development - No School - Teachers will be in meetings all day and will not be available.

23-27 Thanksgiving break - No School

Please keep in mind that the end of the quarter is coming up. All classwork MUST be completed and turned in by or before October 7th at 3 PM

• In PowerSchool this grade will become the reported grade starting on Monday 10/05/2026 and will be used as the final grade for your student’s transcript.
  
• This is the grade that a student would receive if they stopped working and received 0% for all unscored, counted activities.
• If you would like more information about how grades work at Virtual School House, click here

• Will be held in-person on October 7th from 4-8pm and on October 8th from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Please note: If you have a question about your current class, PLEASE reach out to your teacher now! Quarter 1 classes close on October 7th at 3pm.

• To schedule a time to meet with teachers please click HERE

Q2 begins on October 12th. Students will receive new classes. Please allow a few days for Edgenuity classes to load, especially if they registered after the deadline.

Attention Seniors! The counseling department will be hosting an open house on the last Wednesday of every month. Please come to our building to meet with your counselor academic and career counselor. During this time, we will be available discuss credits, graduation status, and post-secondary plans! The first open house will be on Wednesday, October 28th from 12pm-2pm in our Career Center.

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Make-up picture day will be in the Gym from 12pm-4pm. If you have any questions, please email Paula at Quintero.Paula@westada.org

College of Western Idaho's dual credit program is part of a collaborative partnership between Idaho’s colleges, universities, and high schools to deliver college-level courses to high school students.

Dual credit classes give students the opportunity to receive both high school and college credits for pre-approved courses. CWI Dual Credit Information Page

Students who register for dual credit classes receive a letter grade based on work completed during the duration of the class which will be reflected on a college transcript.

Dual credits are transferable to Idaho colleges and universities and many other institutions outside of the state.

FINA 102 Personal Finance

(3 Credits)

This is an introductory course highlighting personal financial planning. It will include financial goal setting, budgeting, tax planning, housing and transportation expenses, consumer credit, insurance protection, retirement planning, and investing. Projects encourage students to apply course concepts to their own situations. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)

CWI Registration Instructions Video

If you are interested in enrolling in Personal Finance for concurrent credit, please contact Ms. Nancy Herrbach.

Do you need help signing up for the concurrent credit you are currently taking through Virtual School House?

If so, you are invited to Virtual School House during Parent/Teacher Conferences. We will be available to students on Wednesday, October 7th from 4:00- 6:00 PM. You're welcome to drop by our career center or reach out to your counselor. Counselors' contact info is below in the next section

West Ada School District Counseling Services

Our VSH school counselors are vital members of your student’s educational team. Through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program, your school counselors assist all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, to ensure that today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. Your school counselors can also help connect you and/or your family to a variety of community resources.

Your VSH School Counselors:

Nikki Madsen (Last Names A-G) madsen.nicole@westada.org

Cortnay Moyer (Last Names H-N) moyer.cortnay@westada.org

Joleen Higginbotham (Last Names O-Z) higginbotham.joleen@westada.org

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VSH also has a college and career counselor! Please stay tuned for individual emails, especially for Seniors as College application month is the month of October!

VSH College and Career Counselor:

Nichole Deakins deakins.nichole@westada.org

Mrs. Deakins is at VSH on Wednesday's

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In addition to a College and Career Counselor, VSH also has a wonderful Drug Prevention Counselor.

VSH Drug Prevention Counselor:

Brooke Condel condel.brooke@westada.org

Mrs. Condel is at VSH on Monday's

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Lastly, VSH has a wonderful and dedicated Social Worker that is here to also help support students and their families. West Ada Social Workers are trained and licensed to serve as a vital connection among home, school, and community. Our Social Workers’ mission is to foster students' academic achievements, bolster family stability, and enhance overall well-being.

West Ada School Social Workers deliver both direct and indirect services to students, families, and school staff. Our services include, but are not limited to:

· Assisting families in accessing school and community resources

· Advocacy for necessary resources and services to address the needs of students and families within home, school, and community environments

· Case management services for students and families

· Serving as liaisons for homeless students within the district

· Addressing barriers to learning and school success

VSH Social Worker

Victoria Slichter slicther.victoria@westada.org

Ms. Slichter is at VSH on Thursday's & Friday's (and as needed)

To learn more about social workers in WASD and services provided, please click here

Having tech issues? Follow the chart above! If you're still having issues, please get in contact with West Ada IT as well as your teacher.

While students were out last Wednesday for teacher collaboration day, our staff at Virtual School House along with Rebound teachers got to discuss and strengthen the clarify in assignments for academic achievement.