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.
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.
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.
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/
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
Finish the FAFSA for 12th graders
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