
BCSVA High School Weekly Update
April 10th-14th
WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK!
As we return from spring break, I am hopeful that you found this time with your kiddos to be fun, (projects around the house, travel, or just straight-up resting!) to re-energize for the final push to the end of the school year!
It’s also a great time to celebrate our accomplishments as a school family. Our students and staff are working harder than ever, and we are grateful for our parents’ and guardians’ support at home. Our strong home-to-school connections will help our students thrive, and your involvement in your child’s educational journey is truly valued.
Sparkle of the week!
WOW! Seeing our kiddos the last week before we rested and had fun over spring break was so fun!
Our students enrolled in Math 1, Math 3 BIO, and English 2 rocked it on their Mid-Terms!
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April is BCSVA's Course Registration Month
Curriculum Night April 13th
Course Registration for the 2023-24 school year
4/10/23 through 4/28/23
Registration forms will be shared with students in Advisory on 4/10. Curriculum Night 4/13. Questions? Schedule an appointment with Ms. Hodges: www.calendly.com/amelia-hodges
Forms should be completed by 4/28/23-
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Summer 2023 Dual-Enrollment Information
The weeks Advisory Spotlight is Dual Enrollment with AB Tech for our 10th, 11th and 12th Graders.
HS Requirement/College Course Substitution Chart
ACT and PreACT results are in!
- 11th graders, you can now view their ACT scores using your MyACT account.
- 10th graders that came in for Mid-Terms the week before spring break were given their scores to take home.
- If you did not receive your PreACT packet, please come by the office to pick them up.
- 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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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.
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 and BCS Happenings 🍎
Buncombe County Schools Career Fair!
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!
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Messages from Office Staff-
The Parent Portal app is still not currently working. A repair ticket 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.
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.
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.
Sign up for SAT or ACT
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
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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
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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
📅 Upcoming Dates of Interest for April!
April 11- Minecraft Club @ 2 pm
April 13- Baking Club @ 12 pm
April 21- Dr. Jackson comes to visit BCSVA!
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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
- 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