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New This Week
- Fall 2024 Final Exam Schedule
- Congratulations, Ms. Brown!
- Donations Completed for Moms & Dads in Need -- Thank You!
- Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)
Recent News Items
- Hey Seniors: The 2025–26 FAFSA Form Is Now Available
- A Delicious Way To Help Voyager PTSO Raise Money
- Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
Helpful Sites And Resources
- Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- The VAHS Master List Of Scholarships
- VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- Voyager Academy Athletics Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- The Voyager Academy Parent/Student Handbook
- Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
- Important Dates
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Fall 2024 Final Exam Schedule
Hard to believe, but final exams begin next week. Below is the VAHS final exam schedule (click here for a printable version).
Please note the modified daily schedule.
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Congratulations, Ms. Brown!
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Brown, our dedicated OCS teacher, will be graduating from North Carolina Central University on Friday, December 13, 2024, with her Master’s Degree in Special Education!
Ms. Brown is extremely proud of this milestone and wishes to extend her heartfelt gratitude to her students, staff, administration, and parents for their unwavering support throughout her journey. She says, "This achievement would not have been possible without each of you."
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Brown's outstanding accomplishment!
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Donations Completed for Moms & Dads in Need -- Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who brought in baby items to support Pregnancy Support Services to end our pregnancy project in Anatomy. They were very grateful for all the donations and cannot wait to gift them in their Winter Baby Shower for expecting parents in need.
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Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)
Dive into the world of brain science this summer! Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE) is a full-time, 8-week, paid summer research internship program for Durham high school students in grades 10 and 11. Participants perform hands-on experiments in neuroscience labs at Duke, engage in professional development and college prep activities, and receive a stipend and free lunch. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those without prior research experience! We are looking for students who are interested in exploring the mysteries of the brain, curious about a career in science or medicine, and eager to learn and grow.
Questions?
Please check the FAQs on our website. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please email duneprogram@duke.edu.
(Click here for a printable version of the flyer below)
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Hey Seniors: The 2025–26 FAFSA Form Is Now Available
The 2025–26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form is now available for all seniors and contributors. Seniors planning to attend college next year and their parent(s)/guardian(s) need to complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school. Learn more and start the application here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Paying for college is a big concern for students and families. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the best ways to make the cost of college more manageable. FAFSA unlocks access to financial aid at the federal, state, and college level for students who qualify, and CFNC (College Foundation of NC) has lots of great resources to help. https://www.cfnc.org/fafsa-tools/
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A Delicious Way To Help Voyager PTSO Raise Money
Help us raise money while enjoying pizza and making mealtime easy! Purchase a Little Caesars meal code and redeem it at any location. Check out the fundraising meal deals here: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraiser/meal-deal/4f0a843a-4f46-442a-8187-f76b1ed48bc1/products
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Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
Congratulations to the 43 seniors who are working on college applications using the Common Application! https://www.commonapp.org/. A total of 36 applications have already been submitted! The Common Application is user friendly, and convenient. Check out this video resource for more information: https://youtu.be/Zv9Vr8eswTU?si=d35eic0gqh1oLEun
Contact Ms. O'Kane if you have any questions or to schedule a Senior Meeting (jokane@voyageracademy.net).
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HELPFUL SITES AND RESOURCES
Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
Click here to become an “Observer” in your child’s Canvas account. Once there, you can set it up to receive notifications about upcoming assignments, and grades just entered, keeping you updated on progress, daily.
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The VAHS Master List Of Scholarships
For a master list of scholarship opportunities for Seniors, as well as scholarship search engines an platforms, please click here. Seniors may want to bookmark this and check it from time to time as it is often updated. Good luck!!
The VAHS Master Scholarship List
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VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
Student Support Services is hosting a book club for Voyager parents and caregivers. Families across campus are welcome to join for discussion and community. Fill out the interest form below and select from three book options, or offer a suggestion of your own!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMx9KSQNl9VHkKRsTw5vGYLy_SKJRa7N6MnbMJH-E7h75uNA/viewform
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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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Voyager Academy Athletics Website
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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
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
Important Dates