CVA CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER

Students, parents, and caregivers—you’re invited

Want to learn more about Centennial Virtual Academy?

Join Principal Dr. Zach Ramberg for one of two information sessions during parent/teacher conferences!

Get to know CVA and explore important expectations for the 2026–2027 school year, including:

• 💻 The CVA Experience: An overview of our virtual learning program.

• ✅ Academic Integrity & AI: Understanding responsible AI use and expectations for student work.

• 📝 In-Person Assessments: What students and families need to know about required on-campus testing.

📅 Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
🕒 Session Times: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Centennial High School — Lecture Room, across the hall from Room 195 (CVA 9–12)
🎤 Host: CVA Principal Zach Ramberg

Bring your questions! We look forward to connecting with you.

For more information, call 503-762-6180 or contact your student’s counselor or CVA advisor.

Connect with your student’s teacher to discuss progress, ask questions, and explore ways to support your student’s success!

• Monday, November 9: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, November 10: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Families can book a virtual conference via Zoom at a time that works best for them.

👉 Schedule your conference here

This November, take a moment to explore our updated CVA district website!

Visit cva.csd28j.org to find the information students and families need—all in one convenient place.

Bookmark the site and check back regularly to stay informed throughout the school year!

There will be no school on the following dates:

• Friday, November 6, through Wednesday, November 11
• Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27

These breaks are a great opportunity to rest, recharge, and catch up on Edgenuity (Edge) coursework!

If you are behind, set aside some time to complete missing activities and make progress toward your course goals.

Definition: AI Tools are any applications, web sites, or search engines that use artificial intelligence to perform tasks and solve problems.

AI Tools Examples: Google AI Mode, Gemini, ChatGPT, Grammarly, Deep AI

Golden Rule: You may use AI tools and web sites to help you learn, but you may not pass off that work as your own.

Plagiarism Definition: presenting work or ideas from another source as you own
Plagiarism Examples: copying from Google or a web site such as Brainly or Quora

Acceptable:

• Brainstorming
• Planning and outlining
• Skill practice
• Get feedback
• Research

Unacceptable:

• Submitting AI-generated work as your own
• Using AI Tools or looking up answers during multiple choice, assessments, tests, and assignments
• Copy-pasting text without rewriting and citing the sources
• Using AI Tools to do your own assignment without your own contribution

Need some CHS or CVA spirit gear?

Check out our spirit wear website to see what’s available!

👉 Order your gear today

Find your favorites and represent your school with pride.

We’re excited to celebrate the Class of 2027!

Stay in the know by checking our Graduation Updates link frequently for important announcements, dates, and details as we count down to the big day.

TO DO: Don’t forget to place your cap and gown order!

Parents and Students:

A note on e-bike and e-scooter use in Centennial School District Schools.

https://csd28j.org/faq-sheet-ebike-escooter-emoto

Please be sure you are adhering to Oregon and District laws and policies, e-bikes and e-scooters must be locked at designated bike racks, with the rider supplying their own lock.

Thank you for keeping our campus safe!

Food for Families is a nonprofit food pantry operating out of a retired school bus on the Centennial High School campus. The pantry provides free groceries to any family in need. On distribution days, cars line up in the church parking lot across from the high school as families wait to receive food. This unique community resource helps ensure local families have access to groceries when they need a little extra support.

If you are having issues with your CSD issued Chromebook please reach out to your advisory teacher for help. Most issues will have to be resolved by bringing the Chromebook into the library at CHS.

Example of this could be: issues with the screen, the camera, the speakers, the chargers, etc.

Winter sports are right around the corner! We want to make sure all students and families are aware of the registration and eligibility requirements before practices and tryouts begin.

Winter Sports Offered

Basketball

Swimming

Wrestling

Important Dates

• Friday, November 13: Deadline to complete registration and receive athletic clearance.
• Monday, November 16: First official day of winter sports practices and tryouts.

FinalForms Registration & Athletic Clearance

All students planning to participate in a winter sport must be fully registered through FinalForms and cleared through the CHS Athletic Office before participating in any practices or tryouts.

IMPORTANT: Every winter athlete must pick up a clearance card from the Athletic Office and turn it in to their coach before participating.

Coaches will not allow students to participate without a clearance card. This includes students who participated in fall sports. Everyone must complete the clearance process for the winter season.

Registration Requirements

Please complete the following before the first day of practice:

• FinalForms: Complete all required registration forms through FinalForms. The attached Parent Playbook provides step-by-step instructions.
  https://centennial-or.finalforms.com/
• Sports Physical: Have a current OSAA Sports Physical on file using the official OSAA Physical Examination Form (attached).
• Athletic Fee: The winter sports participation fee is $100. Some families may qualify for reduced or waived fees. Please contact the Athletic Office to confirm your student's fee.

Sports Physicals

All athletes must have a current sports physical on file. Athletic physicals are valid for two years. If you are unsure whether your student has a current physical, please contact the Athletic Office. Moving forward, families will also be able to view this information in FinalForms.

The Student Based Health Center at CHS provides free sports physicals for students. You can reach them at 503.988.5488 or visit their website here

Academic Eligibility

To participate in winter sports, students must meet the following academic requirements:

• Be enrolled in and passing at least 5 classes.
• Be enrolled in at least 5 classes during both first and second semester.
• Have passed at least 4 out of 5 classes during the spring semester of the 2025–26 school year.
• Grades will also be checked at the conclusion of 1st Semester, which students will need to have passed 5 of 7
• Be on track to graduate.

Credits Required to Be on Track for Graduation

At the beginning of the 2026–27 school year, students should have earned the following minimum credits:

• Seniors: 17 credits
• Juniors: 10 credits
• Sophomores: 4.5 credits

Attendance & Practice Expectations

Being at school is part of being eligible to participate in athletics. Students must be marked PRESENT, not Absent or Tardy, in more than 5 classes during the school day to participate in practices or competitions. We want our athletes in class, doing their work, and taking care of their responsibilities as students.

Don't Wait Until the Last Minute!

Please take some time now to make sure your student is registered, has a current physical on file, and is meeting all academic and attendance requirements. Our goal is to have every student ready to participate on the first day without delays due to missing paperwork or eligibility concerns. We are looking forward to another great winter sports season and seeing our Eagles compete!

Go Eagles!

Questions please reach out chs-athletics@csd28j.org

To be marked present each school day, CVA students must complete TWO attendance requirements.

1. Complete Your Edge Work

Every school day, students must:

• Log into Edge
• Complete at least 50 minutes of classwork per class

This is the first required attendance point.

2. Complete a Second Attendance Point

Students must also complete ONE of the following each school day:

• Attend daily Advisory and complete the code word
• Check in with a CVA teacher by email, meeting, phone call, or another approved method
• Complete the Daily Attendance Form located in the student's Advisory Google Classroom

Remember: Students need to complete both #1 AND #2 to meet the daily CVA attendance requirements.

Important Information About Attendance Calls

Attendance phone calls are based on the previous school day's attendance. For example, if you receive an attendance call on Friday morning, it means your student was marked absent on Thursday.

Need to Excuse an Absence?

If a student needs to be excused, an adult caregiver must call the Attendance Office at:

503-762-6138

Quick reminder for students:
50 minutes per class in Edge + 1 additional attendance point = Daily Attendance Complete

We are so excited to connect with our students each day during our Virtual Advisory Meeting at 9:15 a.m.!

Advisory is a great opportunity to check in, stay connected, and start the day together.

💻 A few important reminders:

• Please sign in using your school credentials (student log in information).
• We ask that you use your school-issued Chromebook when joining.
• Be ready to join us each day at 9:15 a.m.
• We ask that your cameras remain on, with your faces clearly visible on the screen.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces and having a great school year together! 🎉

⏰ Important: Please plan to log in promptly at 9:15 a.m. and stay through 10:00 a.m.

Advisory Zoom Link