Viking Weekly News
Dear Voyager Community,
We’ve had a great week on campus working and learning together. This week I am pleased to share our academic accountability results from the 2021-2022 school year that the state recently released for review. Voyager Academy earned a B rating and exceeded growth for the 2021-2022 school year. We are very proud of the hard work of our students and staff for their academic accomplishments last year. The 2021 -2022 accountability data including the School Performance Grade (SPG) and growth calculation is the first full report released by the state since the 2018 – 2019 school year due to the disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The School Performance Grades are calculated for all schools as required by the North Carolina Every Student Succeeds Act State Plan and North Carolina General Statute. School Performance Grades are assigned using a weighted model of 80% achievement and 20% growth. Schools are also provided a letter grade using the same methodology. These results demonstrate the resilience of our students and commitment from our staff to ensure all students are learning and growing even when faced with pandemic challenges.
Voyager Academy is among the top of all schools in the state as well as among the top for all charter schools.
· Voyager’s B SPG rating is among the top 22.8% of all A and B rated schools in the state and top 27.3% of all charter schools
· Voyager’s Exceeded growth rating is among the top 28.8% of schools in the state and top 19% of charter schools in the state
Our team will be analyzing the detailed data reports by grade level, course, and subgroup so that we can focus on areas for continued growth and improvement. Highlights will be shared at the next board meeting. The state will release the state report cards after all data is verified and finalized. It is anticipated that the data will be reviewed and approved at the October State Board of Education meeting.
We also have an exciting week ahead. The Fall Festival is planned for Friday, September 16. This is a great community building event sponsored by our PTSO with many food trucks, vendors, games, and community services showcasing their organizations. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Voyager Middle School Cheerleaders will perform at the Duke home game. See details below for additional information and a link for discounted tickets.
Please remember that we are all here to support your child grow, learn, and find their passion. Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, building administrator, or student support if we can assist your family in any way. Check out the upcoming events and all the updates below from our School Nurse, Student Support Team, Operations Manager, and Athletic Director below.
All the best,
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
9/15 Elementary Fall Picture Day
9/16 – Fall Festival
9/19-20 Biology NC Check-ins
9/20 – PTSO Meeting
9/21-22 - ELL Testing
9/22 – Remote Learning Day (asynchronous)
9/22 – Board Meeting – MS Art Room
9/23 – Parent Teacher Conferences
9/26 – 9/30 – Scholastic Book Fair
9/28 – Senior Parent Info Session
9/29--EXPO Parent night meeting (virtual)
10/5-6 HS Mid-terms
10/07- Day of Awesomeness for K-8
10/10 – 10/14 – School Closed for Fall Break
10/18 – PTSO Meeting
10/25 PSAT
10/27 – Board Meeting MS Art Room
COVID Community Level
Our CDC COVID-19 Community Level is: HIGH
**Masks are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED indoors, even if you are vaccinated**
The health and safety of our students, teachers, staff, and volunteers are our top priorities. Voyager Academy is following the CDC COVID-19 Community Level guidance. We sincerely appreciate your consideration.
Parent Calendar for 22 – 23 Activities
The 22-23 Voyager Parent Activities calendar lists all programs and activities so all families have access to the events and programs offered on campus. The calendar is posted on the school website.
To subscribe to 22-23 VA Parent Calendar
· View 22-23 VA Parent Calendar on Voyager Website under the Calendar tab
· Select the plus sign at the bottom right of the calendar to add to your Google calendar
· This will open your Google calendar
· Select other calendars, add calendar
· Select subscribe to calendar
· Once subscribed, Voyager events will populate on your Google calendar
Mark Your Calendar for Fall Festival: Friday, Sept. 16, 5:30-8:00pm
Mark your calendar for Voyager Academy Fall Festival! It is Friday Sept. 16, 5:30-8:00 pm and the rain date is the following day, same time. A Sign-Up Genius will be available soon to obtain parent volunteers. We need help to pull off this event–we had over 2,000 attendees at each festival last school year.
Join the Voyager Academy PTSO
Have you joined the PTSO? We are hoping to have 100 families per grade join PTSO. We are a non-profit and all membership goes to providing support for our staff and students. Please click on the link below to join Voyager’s PTSO.
Please click here if you would like to join the PTSO!