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Updates & Information

8/25/2024

Updates &Information8/25/2024
PCS Virtual Academy Website (linked)
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Important Dates

This Week

  • Tues., August 27- First Day of School (PCSVA; NCSSM; NCVPS)


Upcoming

  • Mon, September 2- HOLIDAY, No School for Staff and Students
  • Fri, September 6- Senior Meeting with Jostens (Cap & Gown) 8:30am -PHS Cafeteria
  • Wed., September 4- iReady BOY (6th-8th grades) on campus day
  • Mon. September 23- Teacher Workday- No School for Students (PCSVA)
UPDATED Person County Schools Calendar (Click Here)

Student Schedule Released Student Schedule Released

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Students can view their schedules by logging into Infinite Campus through their NC Edcloud account by clinking on the blue NCSIS icon. All students should review their schedule for any changes. Parent s may also view student schedules through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. Please remember this system has replaced PowerSchool and is where you will access all grading, scheduling, and registration information for your student.

Infinite Campus Parent & Student Guide (Click Here)
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PCS Virtual Academy Parent & Student Handbook (linked)
The entire 2024-2025 Student Handbook can be viewed at this link. Please note that we are still in the process of updating the handbook, with the final version being in place by August 8.
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School Supply List 6-12

Carefully review the school supply list for items that will be used throughout the school year. We strongly recommend the use of ear buds or headphones to support a quiet learning environment and eliminate background noise.
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Google Classroom

PCSVA will utilize the Google Classroom platform as our learning management system. Each grade level will follow a set schedule linked and provided by your child’s classroom teacher. Grades 6-12 will follow the bell schedule provided during Open House. Student instruction will be provided in asynchronous (independent) and synchronous (live with teacher) formats. Attendance will be recorded daily and within each period. Cameras are expected to be on so that students are visible during instruction.

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Online Payment Center

Person County Schools utilizes Online School Payments (OSP) for payment of ALL school-related fees. School Related Fees in Online School Payment (OSP) include Technology Use, Laptop Insurance, Laptop Damage and Repairs, Library Fees, Parking, Club/Organization Dues, etc.



Please be sure to click "Academy" in the menu then "PCSVA Virtual Academy". Your child DOES NOT attend PHS so please do not pay fees through "Person High".

How to Use Google Classroom for Parents!

Construction and Access to PCSVA (3rd floor) Construction and Access to PCSVA (3rd floor)

A lot has changed over the summer in regard to the facilities at Person High School. Much work has been completed, but much is still underway. We thank you for your patience as the construction takes place!


The main entrance of the building is not available for access to the building. Instead, visitors are asked to park in the top part of the gym-side lot, walk down the sidewalk toward the building that is lined with fence and labeled “School Entrance”. At the end of the walkway, there are doors that are serving as the entrance to PHS while the front is not accessible. PCSVA students and families will enter through the Visitors Door at the top of the breezeway to enter near the Media Center.

Parent Drop Off & Pick Up and Student Parking Parent Drop Off & Pick Up and Student Parking

For the 2024-2025 school year, students must be dropped off in front of the gymnasium and not any other building location, such as the front of the school or T-wing lot. Carline is indicated on the map below with yellow arrows. Due to construction, students will enter the building at the entrance indicated by the pink star on the map below.


Student drivers will enter and exit the student parking lot by using the Ridge Road entrance shown in red arrows on the map below.


Visitors to the building will need to park in the upper part of the gym-side lot and enter the building by the media center, indicated by the green star on the map below.

PCSVA is located on the 3rd floor of Person High School (1010 Ridge Road). The main entrance of the building is not available for access to the building. Instead, visitors are asked to park in the top part of the gym-side lot, walk down the sidewalk toward the building that is lined with fence and labeled “School Entrance”. At the end of the walkway, there are doors that are serving as the entrance to PHS while the front is not accessible.

PCSVA students and families will enter through the Visitor Door at the top of the breezeway to enter near the Media Center.
PCSVA Student Health Information (linked)
Please complete student health information no later than Monday, August 28.

Reminder of Required NC Immunizations Reminder of Required NC Immunizations

Person County Schools Website (linked)

PCS Gazette PCS Gazette

Please review the PCS Gazette for district policies and procedures related to communication, inclement weather, student promotion and accountability, parent and student rights, non-discrimination rights, volunteering, the PCS Code of Conduct, dress code, release of student information, administering medication, bus safety rules and regulations, child nutrition, and more!

School Calendars School Calendars

2024-2025 Calendar (English)
2024-2025 Calendar (Spanish)

Piedmont Community College Calendar

NCVPS Academic Calendar

NCSSM Connect Calendar


We align with the traditional school calendar with PCS; the first day for students is Tuesday, August 27, 2024. PCSVA utilizes the Google Workspace platform where teachers will instruct using both Google Meet and Google Classroom. Students enrolled in grades 9-12 also participate in courses through NC Schools of Science and Math. These courses begin on Tuesday, August 27 and courses for students who are enrolled at PCC will begin on Thursday, August 15, 2024. PCSVA courses are asynchronous on Wednesdays.


Our program is designed to focus on effectively providing a high-quality, virtual learning environment for all students and we ask that families commit to being enrolled for the entire school year. Student engagement is critical in the virtual learning environment; therefore, students will be expected to keep their cameras on during synchronous (live) instruction with their teachers and peers. Attendance will be taken based on this policy. There will also be opportunities daily for students to work asynchronously and having parent/family support is strongly encouraged.


While we are able to instruct our students virtually, all district and state-mandated assessments will need to be conducted in person onsite at our location. Assessment schedules and detailed instructions will be provided in advance of each district and state-mandated assessment for 6-12 students.

Students in grades 9-12 at PCSVA may be enrolled in courses on the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) platform. This is a separate platform on Canvas and all courses are asynchronous. Students will be responsible for logging in daily and communicating with their course instructors with questions and/or concerns. Please note that NCVPS courses begin on August 12, BEFORE our traditional school calendar starts. Students enrolled in these courses will also complete their courses in early December before the traditional school calendar finishes for the semester.


Students will be required to complete a virtual orientation to NCVPS and will be assigned a username and password to access the NCVPS dashboard.

Seniors Class of 2025 Seniors Class of 2025

Senior Fees Senior Fees

To help our seniors adequately prepare for their graduation and upcoming events, a senior fee is in place, paid in two parts

Order your Graduation Materials! (Click Here)

Every senior will need to order a cap and gown, which is now all ordered and paid directly through Jostens. Seniors also have the option to order graduation announcements and class rings. Visit Jostens.com and insert Person County Schools Virtual Academy in the drop-down box to order your cap and gown, graduation announcements, and/or class rings. Watch THIS VIDEO for help navigating to the $60 cap/gown package on the Jostens website.

Fall Athletics Fall Athletics

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Team Workouts THIS WEEK

NMS Schedule

Cheer Schedule

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Team Workouts THIS WEEK!

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Monday- (optional) workouts 4:30-6:30

Starting Tuesday practices are mandatory

Tuesday-3:30-6:00

Wednesday- 3:30-6:00

Thursday- Tryouts 3:30-600


Football-

Monday- workouts 5:00-7:00

Tuesday-Friday 4:00-6:00


Soccer-

Monday- workouts 4:00-6:00

Tryouts Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30-6:00

Thursday parctice 3:30-5:30



Volleyball

Monday- workouts 4:00-6:00

Tuesday and Wednesday Tryouts 4:00-6:00

Thursday Practice 4:00-6:00

All athletic packets are now digital. Please go to https://www.dragonflymax.com/ and create an account. Athletes will need to link parents to their accounts. All necessary forms are listed on https://www.dragonflymax.com/. Questions? Please reach out to Coach Dacus, athletic director, at dacusc@person.k12.nc.us.


Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in athletic programs at their assigned base schools. If your child is interested in trying out for these sports, please complete your child's sports physicals. Forms can be picked up in the main office of the assigned base school.


Person High School Athletics requires students to register online here. You may email the coaches directly for more information about workout/tryouts for each sport.


Football Coach Carl Smith

Volleyball Coach Amanda Ramirez

Soccer Ryan Jones

Tennis Stephen Poindexter

Cross Country Morgan Meyer

Golf Lynn Ward

Meet our Staff Meet our Staff

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Dr. Duncan

Principal
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Mr. Munroe

High School Science/CTE
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Mrs. Wilkins

Middle ELA/High School Support

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Ms. J. Vaughan

High School Math
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Mrs. Culberson

Middle/High School Math & Science
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Mrs. Everidge

Exceptional Children/CTE
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Mrs. H. Vaughan

Middle/High School Math

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Dr. Innis

Middle Social Studies/Electives

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Mrs. Pergerson

Middle ELA
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Mrs. Bullard

High School ELA
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Mrs. Hall

Elementary/Middle Science & Math
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Mrs. Carr

Data Manager
Event Information

Save the Date- 2024 Senior Meeting (Jostens- Cap & Gown Ordering)

A representative from Jostens will be on campus to meet with all Seniors about ordering graduation materials.

When?

Friday, Sep 6, 2024, 08:00 AM

Where?

1010 Ridge Road, Roxboro, NC, USA PHS Cafeteria

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Additional Information

Email: duncant@person.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.pcsnc.org/Page/1017
Location: 1010 Ridge Road, Roxboro, NC, USA
Phone: 336-599-1089

PCSVA Administration
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