BCSVA High School Weekly Update

CFNC Virtual College Fair Event:

May 3 3:30-5 PM

Event Information:

https://www.cfnc.org/events/virtual-career-fair-for-high-school-juniors/

Registration Link:

https://cfnc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cfnc/event.jsp?event=17&

• Biology with Peragine-
• ALL students enrolled in Biology will participate in the NC Check-In for Biology-
• This is a state assessment (Check-in) to assess proficiency with state course standards!

• BCSVA celebrated '23 Administrative Assistant Day!
• As with our celebrations, this was a family-style recognition and acknowledgment of:

Diana Heard - BCSVA Data Manager

Jessica Metcalf - BCSVA Payroll Specialist, Bookkeeper, and Secretary

• We appreciate ALL you do every day! We love that you are part of our BCSVA family that shines brighter every day with you both doing what you do!

• ENGLISH 2 EOC practice this week, constructed response!
• We will learn tips for slaying the constructed response portion of the test.

• Seniors have begun their argumentative essay unit, arguing for an ethical issue!
• Go, seniors!!

• Please remember that high school Final Exams/EOCs are weighted at 25% of each course's final grade.
• This is a BCS Board Policy
• In order to be prepared for EOCs and Final Exams, BCSVA has several practice activities and instructional sessions to be sure students are prepared!

• Math 1 students: Thursday, May 18th will be pizza eating, practicing for the Math 1 EOC, and playing games at BCSVA.
• Please arrive at 11 and plan to stay until 3:30.
• Students only need to bring their laptops and chargers.
• All students will get extra credit for coming to this test prep and socializing opportunity. Reach out to Skye with any questions. skye.firestone@bcsemail.org
• 828-276-3455
  

• 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

• Reminder of BCS Board Policy - Attendance Requirements (link is above)

• A reminder that our high school attendance follows this weekly process:

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
  

• May 8th through the 12th.
• The PTO is organizing a lunch for our teachers that week.
• If parents would like to participate, they would greatly appreciate it!
• Paypal.me/BCSVAPTO
  
• Your donation will be the first official donation to our PTO!

A BIG shout out to our PTO, the four moms, and two staff members who have been working since last year to put the PTO together!

**As it may seem simple, however, it has been challenging with new procedures for 501c-3...so, thank you, PTO crew- you have worked hard to make this happen for our school!

• East Carolina University, in partnership with HCA/Mission Trauma, is presenting a film screening of You Belong Here, a documentary.
• The documentary celebrates resilience and allyship of inclusive belonging for LGBTQ youth and families living in the South.

• 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

BCSCCI Overview

2023-24 BCSCCI Application

• Apply now to participate in: MAHEC Teen Health Career Day,

  July 14th 8 AM - 5 PM

  Applications due June 2nd

  https://mahec.net/residents-and-students/health-career-days

  
  

The Parent Portal app IS WORKING! Hooray!

Buncombe County Schools 2022-2023 Calendar

AND...if you are a planner!

Buncombe County Schools 2023-2024 Calendar

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.

Call to pay for your (828) 681-1712 Now ($49) Paid-for Caps/Gowns will are available for pick-up in May at BCSVA.

Retake ACT- https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

What is the difference in ACT and SAT? 3

https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-act

Finish the FAFSA for 12th graders

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid

• 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

Dual-Enrollment Video

Dual-Enrollment Application

HS Requirement/College Course Substitution Chart

Text the following @code to the number 81010 to join your grade-level Remind and get Advisory reminders.

@bcsva2023 (seniors)

@bcsva2024 (juniors)

@bcsva2025 (sophomores)

• 5/1/23 - History Chat @ Noon
• 5/2/23 - NC Check-Ins for Biology
• 5/5/23 - Early Release Day for BCS
• 5/8/23 - 5/12/23 - National Teacher Appreciation Week!
• 5/19/23 - BCSVA End of Year Picnic @ SilverLine Park - Woodfin
• 6/10/23 - BCSVA 2023 Graduation @ Montford Amphitheater

• 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
• 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

Email: bcsvirtual@bcsemail.org
Website: bcsva.buncombeschools.org/
Location: 21 Trinity Chapel Rd Building #10 Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 255-5102
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Twitter: @bcs_virtual