Voyager Academy High School News, Sept. 1, 2023

GO VIKINGS GO!


New this week:

  • Permission needed to leave campus
  • VAHS STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
  • SENIORS: PAINTED PARKING SPOTS
  • VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance

Recent news items:

  • Dress Code (And Dress Up!)
  • Seniors: Common Application Information Session 9/6/23
  • GET INVOLVED: Check Out All Of The Fun, Exciting Clubs At VAHS
  • Bring Your Laptops!
  • The Voyager Academy High School Website
  • VAHS Counseling Department Blog
  • Important Dates

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Permission needed to leave campus

Please be reminded that once students arrive to campus (at any time of morning), they must remain on campus until dismissal, or otherwise be signed out at the office. It is important for student safety that this rule be observed.



VAHS STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS

If you're interested in being a class President or class Vice President, pick up a candidate application from Mrs.Higdon B133. All applications are due by Tues Sept 12th. Campaign week is Sept 18th-21st. Elections will be held Monday Sept 25th.



SENIORS: PAINTED PARKING SPOTS

A senior tradition and privilege is to paint your parking spot. A $30 fee (in addition to the purchased parking pass) can be paid online through Linq Connect (formerly Titan). Painting dates are Sept 11th 2:30-5:30pm, Sept 22nd 10am-3am, or Oct 2nd 2:30-5:30pm. Payment, contract, and approved design must be completed before you can paint. Contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) for details, contract and questions.


VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance

What: VAHS Fall Semi-Form Dance for grades 9-12
When: Saturday, September 30th 7-10pm
Where: Umstead Pines

                      
Tickets: 1 for $20 or 2 for $30 purchased through Linq Connect (formerly Titan)
*Non-Voyager students can attend with a Voyager student upon approval. Guest ticket applications can be picked up from the front office or Mrs. Higdon B133 and returned no later than September 25th. If bringing a non-Voyager guest, don't purchase 2 tickets until the guest is approved.


Dress Code (And Dress Up!)

The school year has gotten off to an awesome start! The first couple of weeks have gone very smoothly, and students are now “in a groove” with their classes.


Dress Up!

Firstly, just a reminder to all that Thursday's are "College Day," when students wear something representing a college of their choice. Friday's are "Voyager Pride Day," when students wear something to represent Voyager Academy as they show their Voyager pride.


Dress Code

Please remember to observe the dress code at VAHS. This has been observed closely by most students overall. However, please remember in particular, that neither bare mid-riff (navel exposing) shirts, nor sagging pants are allowed. Please take a moment to read the VAHS Dress Code section in the VA Parent/Student Handbook.




Seniors: Common Application Information Session 9/6/23

The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that seniors  may use to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities. All VAHS families are invited to attend a virtual presentation hosted by Jameia Tennie, Director of  Student Engagement Programs the Common Application, on September 6 from 7:00-8:00. This session is designed to provide an overview of the Common Application and discuss the resources available to assist students as they navigate the admissions/enrollment process.

Contact jokane@voyageracademy.net with questions, or use the following link to join the live session. 


Also, learn more about the Common Application:  https://www.commonapp.org/



The school year has gotten off to an awesome start! The first couple of weeks have gone very smoothly, and students are now “in a groove” with their classes.

Dress Up!

Firstly, just a reminder to all that Thursday's are "College Day," when students wear something representing a college of their choice. Friday's are "Voyager Pride Day," when students wear something to represent Voyager Academy as they show their Voyager pride.

Dress Code

Please remember to observe the dress code at VAHS. This has been observed closely by most students overall. However, please remember in particular, that neither bare mid-riff (navel exposing) shirts, nor sagging pants are allowed. Please take a moment to read the VAHS Dress Code section in the VA Parent/Student Handbook.




GET INVOLVED: Check Out All Of The Fun, Exciting Clubs At VAHS

VAHS has many opportunities for students outside the classroom. In addition to athletics, VAHS has many opportunities for students outside the classroom. Click here to see all of the clubs and organizations available to VAHS students. There’s something for everyone!


CLICK HERE FOR A DIRECTORY OF ALL VAHS CLUBS


Bring Your Laptop!

Hey Voyager Vikings, remember that Voyager Academy is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. All students are required to bring their own device to school each day. Please click here for the Voyager Academy BYOD policy.  (Also found in the Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook).



Other Useful Sources of Information


The Voyager Academy High School Website

One of the first places to check for basic information about VAHS is the VAHS website.  Among the information you can find there are calendars and schedules, student clubs and organizations, faculty directory, the counseling page, special bulletins, etc. Here is the VAHS website:

http://voyageracademy.net/vahs


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VAHS Counseling Department Blog

Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!


CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG



Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook




Important Dates


Dates

Events

Sept. 4

NO CLASSES – Labor Day

Sept. 8

VAHS Clubs Fair: Lunch time in the VAHS gym (to see all clubs, click here)

Sept. 15

Teachers alert parents/students w/grade below 60

Sept. 16

Fall Festival 12pm-3pm (9/17 raindate)

Sept. 19-20

NC Biology Check ins (diagnostic exams)

Sept. 22

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Sept. 25

Advisors alert parents of students w/grade below 60

Sept. 25-29

SPIRIT WEEK!

Oct. 4-5

Mid-term exams 

Oct. 6

End of 1st half of Fall semester; All grades updated in Canvas by 4:00 pm

Oct. 9-13

NO CLASSES – Fall Break

Oct. 17

Report cards go out

Oct. 30

Advisors alert parents of students w/grade below 60

Nov. 1

Pre-ACT/CRAA (required for all 10th graders)

Nov. 9

Teachers alert parents/students w/grade below 60

Nov. 13

Project Exhibition Day

Nov. 27

Advisors alert parents of students w/grade below 60

Nov. 28

NC Biology Check ins (diagnostic exams)

Dec. 12 - 20

Final Exams



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