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BCSVA High School Weekly Update

March 26 - April 1

BCSVA High SchoolWeekly UpdateMarch 26 - April 1
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Sparkle of the week!

Loving our students!

WOW! Our students enrolled in Math 1 and English 2 rocked it this past week on their NC Check-ins!

Yay! We will get to visit with our high school students who are enrolled in English 2, Biology, Foundations to Math 1, Math 1, and Math 3 this semester for Midterms!

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

Dress in layers :)


We had a wonderful time bowling last Thursday! We are working to plan our end-of-year schoolwide celebration of relationships, learning, and growth for our last quarterly schoolwide celebration of the year! More info coming!

We visited Skylanes Bowling last Thursday to connect and just have fun!

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SKYLANES BOWLING ON THE WEST SIDE!

We rented Lanes 1-16 and filled them up!
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HOW TO RACK UP POINTS IN BOWLING-

Focus and perfection! Nice!

Deep thinking to strategize strikes!

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WHY SO SAD, MR. FURLOW?

Furlow after he is STILL winning over Ms. Toomey!

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FOCUS ON STUDENT GROWTH AND NC ASSESSMENTS-

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Upcoming Assessemnts!

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
  • BIO Midterm- March 30 beginning at 8:30 am -Biology Mid-Term: In Person-On Campus!
  • Be sure to bring charged student device and Biology Notebooks.

PreACT results are in!

  • Our 10th grade Pre ACT scores are in!
  • 10th graders that are coming in for Mid-Terms this week will be given their scores to take home. Please do not lose them as our 10th graders will break down their PreACT scores during the Advisory Group session on 4/17 with Mr. Downing, Ms. Ashworth, & Dr. Ogden as she has organized this session to learn what the PreACT scores mean!

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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

  • N3 Grades will be posted in PowerSchool on Friday, for parents/students to check


  • 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.

The weeks Advisory Spotlight is Dual Enrollment with AB Tech for our 10th, 11th and 12th Graders.


Dual-Enrollment Video

Dual-Enrollment Application

HS Requirement/College Course Substitution Chart


2023-24 Application

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9th and 10th Graders

BCS Center for Career Innovation Presentation


BCSCCI Overview


2023-24 BCSCCI Application

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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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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.

  • Attendance Make-Ups

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Buncombe County Schools Career Fair!

Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to attend the Buncombe County Career and Technical Education Career Fair on Monday, April 17th.

Students who are interested can find the Google Form sign-up in their Grade Level Google Classroom.

If transportation is a struggle, please let Ms. Toomey know!

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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-

Spring Break is almost here!

Please ensure you and your student know that Buncombe County School's Spring Break runs from April 3-7. Enjoy time with your family! We will return to classes on April 10th!


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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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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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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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

Dual-Enrollment Video

Dual-Enrollment Application

HS Requirement/College Course Substitution Chart

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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

Fun clubs to check out!

March 28 - Nature Investigations & Citizen Science Club (NICS Club) Meeting at noon.

https://bcsemail.zoom.us/j/84133718002?pwd=SEdnNERkRi9IeDNSb1J5K2k4cXVkZz09


March 30- Stress Management at 12 pm

Zoom link to be posted ASAP!

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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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