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In this issue...
FEATURED
Thank You for Teacher Appreciation Week
Spring 2021 Final Exam Schedule
2021 AP Exam Schedule, Format & Digital Preparation
Graduation Information
Congratulations to our Senior Superlatives!
AP Exam Prep: Take a Practice Digital Exam
A Night at the Drive-In!
VAVA ZOOM! The VAHS Art Gallery
Upstander Alert
Driver's Education Opportunity
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
Senior Cap and Gown Orders
News from the Student Services Team
Lunch Refunds and Order Cancellations
TO DO ITEMS FOR STUDENTS
All Students Please Set Up This Account Now: Directions and links to set up your Greenlight Account (The new morning check-in screener for entering the school)
Student Parchment Accounts Needed (The Place Where Students Get Their Transcripts)
STUDENT HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND CLUBS
Got Zoomitis? Re-Connect! Join an Extra-Curricular Club at VAHS
Freshman Lunch Bunch
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Summer Programs for Students
Free Tutoring From National Honor Society Tutors/Viking Buddies
Free Academic Assistance: Our Community Partnership with Student U
Remote learning tips for parents: How to help your child be successful in a remote learning setting.
HELP NEEDED AT VAHS
Hey Parents: Supplies Needed!
COLLEGE, CAREER, & GRADUATION
College Board opportunity Scholarships
Getting College Funding (for Seniors): Check Out CFNC's “Take Your College Dreams off Hold”
Seniors: Frequently asked Questions About Financial Aid for College
How CFNC (College Foundation of N.C.) can help you plan, apply, and pay for college
Take community college courses at Durham Tech. while at VAHS: How to attend an information session.
STAYING ORGANIZED AND INFORMED
Stay up-to-the-minute on your child’s progress: become a “parent observer” on his/her Canvas account.
Check out the VAHS counselor’s blog (and subscribe).
Parents: sign up to receive text messages from the school.
Other great sources of information for and about VAHS.
Important dates.
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Thank You for Teacher Appreciation Week
The VAHS staff would like to thank the Voyager Academy PTO, parents and students for your kind and thoughtful goodies, gifts and gratitude this week! We appreciate you as well. You remind us every day that Voyager is a special place. Thank you all again!
Spring 2021 Final Exam Schedule
(click here for a printable copy)
IMPORTANT: Please note that Wednesday May 19 is a regular, hybrid school day, meaning that in-person students come to school for the teacher made exams and/or EOC class review, while remote students will do teacher made exams and/or EOC class review remotely.
Teacher Made Exams
NC Statewide EOC Exams
ALL EOC TESTING BEGINS AT 8:45AM.
Students must arrive by 8:30AM.
2021 AP Exam Schedule and Format
Advanced Placement (AP) exams will begin for students on May 4, 2021. Teachers and students have been working hard to prepare for these exams. Voyager Academy High School will be providing a hybrid mix of in person exams and digital at home exams.
Students have been informed of their test dates and formats. Parents are encouraged to talk to their students and see the list below to confirm dates/times and other useful information. Please contact your student's AP teacher with additional questions.
Please click here for the AP exam schedule
and information about review sessions.
AP Digital Exam Readiness
There are 4 steps that students need to complete prior to taking digital AP Exams.
Parents are asked to confirm with students in AP courses that they have completed the first two steps.
-Step 1: Download and Install the Digital Testing App.
-Step 2: Practice with Example Questions in the Digital Testing App
A full description of the Four steps can be found at: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-2021/updates/four-steps-before-digital-test
Graduation Information
Please click here for information about VAHS Class of 2021 graduation (May 27, 2021)
Congratulations to our Senior Superlatives!
2021 Senior Superlatives
Most Athletic - Sydney Rogers & Tanner Reo
Most Talented - Leigha Hoffman & Caleb Brewer
Most Likely to Succeed - Bridget Fox & Ethan Hubrich
Most Spirited - Maiza Mrozkowski & Bradley Heckman
Most Likely to be Famous - Francesca Cedeno & Zack Jones
Best Citizen - Jordan King & Adyn Dail
Wittiest - Meredith Young & Roosevelt Edmund
Most Changed - Tatum Greenhill & Derek Langley
Most Likely to be President - Dallas Knight & Zeke Epps
Best Personality - Elani Miller & Liam Holder
AP Exam Prep: Take a Practice Digital Exam
Digital practice for AP exams will roll out over several days starting April 8 and will be available for all digital exam subjects by April 12. It is highly recommended that students do digital practice before AP exam day.
The digital practice allows students to see each type of multiple-choice and/or free-response question on their exam.
They’ll get to preview the pre-exam steps (exam setup and check-in), as well as the directions, screens, tools, features, and reminders they’ll see on exam day.
Completing a practice experience also helps confirm before exam day that their testing technology, including any approved assistive technology, works as expected.
Find out all about AP Digital Practice at
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-2021/updates/digital-exams/practice
A Night at the Drive-In!
What a year it's been!! Join us for a night of performances showcasing our talented HS musicians & all they've accomplished over the last year at the Raleigh Road Drive-In Theater in Henderson, NC. You don't want to miss it!
WHERE: Raleigh Road Outdoor Theater (3336 Raleigh Rd Henderson, NC 27537)
http://www.raleighroaddrivein.com/
WHEN: Thursday, May 13th
COST: Admission is FREE!!!
SCHEDULE:
6:00: Gate opens to the public
6:30-8:00: Cabaret performances featuring our HS Chorus & Band students
8:00-Band & Show Choir performs!
9:30: Hairspray! (stay to watch on the big screen if you can!)
Concessions will be sold for the duration of the event, no outside food allowed.
Questions? Contact Jenny Hobgood jhobgood@voyageracademy.net OR Max Puhala mpuhala@voyageracademy.net
VAVA ZOOM! VAHS Art Gallery
Check out the fabulous artwork VOYAGER ACADEMY VISUAL ARTS (VAVA) high school students have been working on this year via ZOOM
https://sites.google.com/voyageracademy.net/vava/home
Driver's Education Opportunity
Jordan Driving School of the Carolina's has some openings for their June Driver Education class. All classes are virtual and students will work on assignments after meeting with the instructor each day.
Class Dates/times:
-June 7th-11th
-6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
If you are interested, please visit: https://www.jdscarolinas.com/private-instruction
Or email: jdsvanceboro@gmail.com
Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
Buy your 2021 yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com
Senior Cap and Gown Orders
Please see the following message from Herff Jones about cap and gown ordering:
MAKE PAYMENTS or PLACE YOUR ORDER at:
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
Please click on the link below for important Cap & Gown information. Immediate attention recommended for a virtual experience:
* If you have already placed your graduation order and have a balance due, please make your final payment ASAP in order to receive your supplies at the delivery date which is to be announced soon!
For Questions:
cwieczorek@herffjones.com
(336) 228-7770
News from the Student Services Team
Wear Green Day was an Absolute success! Thank you Viking community for raising mental health awareness across our campus. Click the link (Mental Health Awareness Month) to see student & staff photos, to view our Student Services mental health video, and for events/activities for the remainder of the month.
Lunch Refunds and Order Cancellations
The testing schedule begins next week. There are several remote days coming up for testing grades and second grade between May 10th and 20th. The following actions were or need to be taken on your account:
Second grade - Lunch orders for Monday May 10th yand Tuesday May, 11th are in the process of being cancelled and refunded. You do not need to take any further action for those days.
Middle and High School - You will need to cancel your students orders placed between May 13th and the 20th. Please refer to the testing schedule for your student's grade remote days.
You should have received a receipt from Charter Pay. You can use your receipt or visit the site for your order history. This information can be found in "My Account" under "Transactions." If you can not locate the information, contact Charter Pay.
As a reminder, refunds can not be issued once the orders have been placed with the vendor. The items will be discarded once delivered to the school.
Cancellations need to be made by Monday May 10th.
Refunds usually take 1-3 days to finish processing. If you have not received your refund or have questions about your refund/order, please contact Charter Pay Support at support@chartersuccesspartners.com or 888-485-4643.
All Students Please Set Up This Account Now: Directions and links to set up your Greenlight Account (The new morning check-in screener for entering the school)
Setting up your account is simple. Select the link below and enter the email address you use to receive Voyager newsletters. Families with multiple children can select any school their children attend. Once your account is set up you will see all of your children associated with your account and be able to complete the daily health screening for each of them. After you complete your first survey you will see the Greenlight pass cleared indication. We will have students select that option to show the larger pass during car line for screening along with their temperature check. Each student will be able to show their Greenlight pass to ensure they are healthy and can attend school. The app also provides support for families that need access to health care, testing, or additional community resources. Please select the link below to set up your family account now.
Activate account here: https://glit.me/go/voyager-high
Directions and a step by step video of how to install and use the Greenlight App can be found here. GreenLight Directions Video ; Greenlight Directions Video #2
Student Parchment Accounts Needed (The Place Where Students Get Their Transcripts)
Parchment is the digital credential service used by VAHS. All students need Parchment accounts to view and send official transcripts. Registration codes were sent to students this week that include easy instructions for creating their accounts. Once an account is made, students can view their transcripts, which is needed to consider course selections for next year.
Click here for the how-to guide
Got Zoomitis? Re-Connect! Join an Extra-Curricular Club at VAHS
Gamers Club, Spanish Club, Visual Arts Club, Yoga Club, Service Club, Science Olympiad, and more… VAHS has a host of extra-curriculuar clubs and student organizations for students. Even given the restrictions of the COVID environment, VAHS is trying to make these work to the greatest extent possible. Click here to learn more about our clubs, and to see who to contact.
Freshman Lunch Bunch
All Freshman are invited to attend the Freshman Lunch Bunch Group on Wednesdays from 12:00-12:30. Sophomore group leaders guide discussions and fun games for all. Bring a friend and get connected!
Summer Programs for Students
Now is the time to find programs to keep your child engaged and active this summer. See the flyer for summer enrichment opportunities (Summer Programs).
FREE TUTORING From National Honor Society Tutors/Viking Buddies
The NHS is excited to be "virtually" back in full swing this year (although we miss seeing each other in person) and going strong! We are starting to plan some events for the upcoming school year. The NHS is most excited to have the tutoring/buddy program back up and running. We have sent out links to your child's teachers for them to request tutors. But in addition, this year we are also providing a link for parents to request tutors for their children!
We all know that these are trying times and we are glad to be able to help with anything from homework to studying for a test. Maybe your student could just benefit from talking to a peer and would like to sign up for a Viking Buddy to talk to through the day, who can give some tips on time management or test taking strategies.
Please click here to request tutoring from NHS!
Free Academic Assistance: Our Community Partnership with Student U
Student U will provide a supervised remote learning space for families of Voyager Academy Middle School and High School students to complete their Voyager school work in a safe supervised learning center while Voyager is operating in a remote learning environment and parents are working. This community partnership will support struggling Voyager families in need of free child care while they are working during the remote learning environment. Applications for the learning center will be prioritized by Student U for families that qualify for free or reduced lunch, have parents that are essential workers, or have become recently unemployed, are experiencing homelessness, are part of the foster care system, or live in public housing.
Apply to Student H (Click here)
Remote Learning Tips for Parents: How to Help Your Child be Successful in a Remote Learning Setting (see full article here)
Make a schedule and stick to it.
Reduce distractions.
Use a calendar and color-code it. Use an electronic calendar if possible, like Google, or Canvas.
Stay in touch with your child's teacher.
Get plenty of exercise.
Hey Parents: Supplies Needed!
Hi Parents! We are looking forward to students coming back to the high school building in March! It's been very very quiet inside the building.
We currently have classrooms stocked with sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, gloves, etc. As you can assume, when students are in the building we will be going through these supplies very quickly! If you are able to donate a container of sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels, or Kleenex, we would greatly appreciate it! Please contact Amey Hendriks with any questions. ahendriks@voyageracademy.net
Thank you!!
College Board opportunity Scholarships
A Clearer Path to College for All Students...
Applying to college is a complicated process, so the College Board has created a program that guides students through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and it doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards efforts and initiative. Students complete key steps al ong the path to college for a chance to earn scholarships. Watch a short video ans see the resources with details below to get started! https://youtu.be/2CPku32bj5I
Getting College Funding (for Seniors): Check Out CFNC's “Take Your College Dreams off Hold”
The pandemic has put a lot of things on hold for North Carolina high school seniors. But the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and our statewide education collaborators want to support schools, counselors like you, and most importantly — SENIORS — who may need guidance refocusing on college plans.
That’s why CFNC is launching Take Your Dreams Off Hold: College Is Within Reach! This campaign supports high school seniors and parents, to help them complete the three important steps for college enrollment for the fall semester: college application, FAFSA, and residency. Click here for a list of colleges that are still accepting applications. For more details go to the website: https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/take-your-dreams-off-hold/
Seniors: Frequently asked Questions About Financial Aid for College
Seniors and Parents can find useful information about Financial Aid for college and completing the FAFSA on this informative CFNC website.
https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/college-financing-resources/financial-aid-faq/
How CFNC (College Foundation of N.C.) can help you plan, apply, and pay for college
Any student or parent who missed the live CFNC webinar is invited to view the recorded version: https://youtu.be/hq1XpNAuH9I
Additional resources include these two new "how-to" videos.
1. How to Create Your CFNC account - https://youtu.be/S0L0_OeM67E
2. How to Use CFNC Career Tools - https://youtu.be/jKlk17y53J0
Take community college courses at Durham Tech. while at VAHS: How to attend an information session
Information Sessions are now available to Juniors and seniors who are interested in taking dual enrollment courses at Durham Tech. Community College during the second semester. Attending a virtual information session is the first step in this enrollment process. Please visit https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment to find out more and register for an Information session. Also, see the slides below to meet the Durham Tech. College liaison with Durham Tech. at Voyager.
Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s 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.
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
PARENTS: Sign up to receive text messages from VAHS
Even though you may have been subscribed from last year, all must re-subscribe. This is because some cell phone numbers may no longer belong to last year’s subscribers (as people may change numbers or mobile providers). See subscription instructions below, sorted by student’s graduation year.
For parents of class of 2021:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp21
For parents of class of 2022:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp22
For parents of class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp23
For parents of class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @df2ah6
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
FOR AND ABOUT VAHS
Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
The Voyager Academy High School Website
The Voyager Academy Athletics Website
Important Dates