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BCSVA High School Weekly Update

March 19 - March 25

BCSVA HighSchool Weekly UpdateMarch 19 - March 25

BCSVA Student Government Meeting - this FRIDAY!

Come join Ms. Hodges for BCSVA Student Government!

Check out the link below to come and join!

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Sparkle of the week!

Yay! We will get to visit with our high school students who are enrolled in English 2 and Math 1 this semester for NC Check-ins!

We miss seeing our students, we are excited to see you!

Dress in layers :)

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Focus on Student Growth and NC Assessments- Focus on Student Growth and NC Assessments-

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NC Check-Ins

NC Department of Public Instruction implements NC Check-ins to identify where students are with proficiency for the course standards.


This process is in place to identify areas of need for teachers to connect with students for reteaching standards.

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Upcoming Assessments!

NC Check-Ins

  • English 2 Check-in - March 22 & March 23 (English 2 students, please be sure to click on the link above to sign up for a time - we are working to be sure we can accommodate our students into a comfortable space)
  • Math 1 Check-in - March 20 beginning at 1 pm

Midterms!

  • Math 1 Midterm- March 29 beginning at 11 am with Small Group testing beginning at 1 pm
  • Foundations to Math 1 Midterm - March 29 beginning at 11 am with Small Group testing beginning at 1 pm
  • Math 3 Midterm - March 31 beginning at 8:30 am

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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


  • 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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Course Registration Information for High School classes will be emailed in April.

Packets with materials covered in our Transition to HS meetings last week will be sent home with students after NC Check-in.


This week's CAREER SPOTLIGHT!

Information Technology

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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! BCSVA Community Activities!

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Hang out with Ms. Ayers at Buncombe County Public Libraries!

You can find Ms. Ayers at Buncombe County Public Libraries (county-wide)!

Stop by and drop in from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Students will be able to connect with students from their area, learn to be library users, and build community relations.


CLICK HERE FOR THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY SCHEDULE-

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Let's get moving this week! Come visit with us and BOWL or just hang out! Let's get moving this week! Come visit with us and BOWL or just hang out!

Help us plan for our Bowling Day!!!

If you are interested in Coming to Bowling Alley please let us know by filling out this Form

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Dental work is EXPENSIVE! Check this out! Dental work is EXPENSIVE! Check this out!

Zoe Dental has a free clinic on Saturday, April 22nd. Registration starts at 7 am but many people line up much earlier. Each person can receive a free cleaning OR extraction OR filling.

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🍎 BCSVA and BCS Happenings 🍎 🍎 BCSVA and BCS Happenings 🍎

Messages from Office Staff-

3/24/23 - This Friday is an Early Release day for students. Teachers, countywide, will be working on professional development with peers to focus on teaching and learning during this time (1:00-3:30)


The Parent Portal app is still not currently working. A ticket for repair has been issued to the State. You can access Parent Portal using a computer or a browser on your phone. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the office.


Buncombe County Schools 2022-2023 Calendar


AND...if you are a planner!

Buncombe County Schools 2023-2024 Calendar

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.

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FREE Parent/Teen Cooking classes for 9th-12th students. Weekly 3:30-5 PM

More information

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Jostens Cap/Gown ordering:

Call to pay for your (828) 681-1712 before April 15 ($49) This is the local office, located in South Asheville. Tell them your name and school: BCS Virtual Academy. *If you already ordered a cap/gown from a different school, call this number to get that order switched. Caps/Gowns will be available for pick-up in May at BCSVA.

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A-B Tech Scholarship Application due April 1st:

Students can win $500 - $2000 scholarships for 2023-24 school year. The application is just a few questions and can be found HERE.

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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

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πŸ’‘ REMINDERS- CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW FOR LINKS! πŸ’‘ REMINDERS- CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW FOR LINKS!

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What are YOU reading?

  • We would love to KNOW & SEE which/what book (s) you are reading.
  • Share a picture of you and your book OR draw an illustration of your book!
  • We are creating a visual of our love of literacy each day with new connections you make when you read!



CLICK HERE FOR SHARING LINK



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)

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πŸ“… UPCOMING DATES πŸ“… UPCOMING DATES

March 20-24- NC Check-Ins

March 23- Bowling at SkyLanes ALL School Field Trip from 1 pm-4 pm

March 24- Student Government at 12 pm

March 24 - Early Release @ 1:00

March 27-March 31- Mid-Terms at 8:30 am

March 28- NICS Club at 12 pm

March 30- Stress Management at 12 pm

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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
  • Ecology Club, https://www.crestmem.edu/Page/90
  • 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
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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

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