
BCSVA High School Weekly Update
March 19 - March 25
BCSVA Student Government Meeting - this FRIDAY!
Check out the link below to come and join!
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Sparkle of the week!
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-
NC Check-Ins
This process is in place to identify areas of need for teachers to connect with students for reteaching standards.
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.
Course Registration Information for High School classes will be emailed in April.
This week's CAREER SPOTLIGHT!
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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!
Hang out with Ms. Ayers at Buncombe County Public Libraries!
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.
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Let's get moving this week! Come visit with us and BOWL or just hang out!
Help us plan for our Bowling Day!!!
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Dental work is EXPENSIVE! Check this out!
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🍎 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!
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.
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.
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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💡 REMINDERS- CLICK ON IMAGES BELOW FOR LINKS!
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!
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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📅 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
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