GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Fall 2023 Final Exam Schedule
- Hey Seniors:
- Yearbook Senior Ads Are Due On Dec. 31st
- We Need Your Senior Quotes For Yearbook (12/15 Deadline)
- Senior Cap and Gown Orders
- Scholarship Opportunities
Recent news items:
- Attention Seniors: Here Are Some Very Useful 2024-25 FAFSA Resources (For College Financial Aid)
- The VAHS Inaugural Reverse College Assembly!
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Practice ACT for Juniors 1/13/24
- Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
- Drivers’ Education Information
- Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
- The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
- Student Clubs And Organizations
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, And More
- Important Dates
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Fall 2023 Final Exam Schedule
In order to help students and families with their planning, the Fall 2023 Final Exam Schedule is now available.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS FALL 2023 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
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Hey Seniors: Yearbook Senior Ads Are Due On Dec. 31st
Click here to order your Senior Ad for the Yearbook!
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Seniors: We Need Your Senior Quotes For Yearbook (12/15 is Deadline)
Hey Seniors! We need your quotes for the yearbook.Dec. 15 is the deadline.
Click here for the flyer with all details.
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Senior Cap and Gown Orders
Families who have not already done so, need to order caps and gowns as soon as possible. Follow the link below. Under the "Shop Grad Products" Tab, select "Grad Pack D" . This includes the items that your student will need for graduation. Please contact Jill O'Kane, HS Counselor, jokane@voyageracademy,net with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/nc/Voyager%2BAcademy/32011137000/4252/home?schoolPrompt=false
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Scholarship Opportunities
Bold.org is one of the largest independent scholarship providers in the US with millions of active students. Below are sample of upcoming scholarship opportunities that can be found on https://bold.org/. Please check out the website for details on these and many others.
Debra Victoria Scholarship
Amount $1,500
Application Deadline: Feb 24, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/debra-victoria-scholarship/
Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics
Amount $3,000
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/joanne-pransky-celebration-of-women-in-robotics/
Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship
Amount $1,000
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/our-destiny-future-scholarship/
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Attention Seniors: Here Are Some Very Useful 2024-25 FAFSA Resources (For College Financial Aid)
In preparation for the opening of the new 2024-25 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, parents/Guardians and Seniors are encouraged to check out the following resources and next steps:
Students and their families can prepare now by creating their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. The FSA ID (an account username and password) is a legal identity and is required to submit the FAFSA.
Who needs to create an FSA ID?
Every person contributing information to the 2024-25 FAFSA will need an FSA ID - including parents who do not have a social security number.
Independent students will not need to have a parent/guardian create an FSA ID. Students can review the FAFSA dependency status to determine if they qualify as an independent student. Please note: Parents or guardians of students who have a sibling who has already attended college may already have an FSA ID.
How do you create an FSA ID?
To create an FSA ID, each person contributing information to the FAFSA needs to go to studentaid.gov and click “create account” in the upper right-hand corner. The application is available in English and Spanish.
Each person will need the following:
Full name and social security number as they appear on social security card (if applicable)
Date of birth
Valid email address and phone number
Immediate access to your email account
Your residential address
Watch this video to learn more: Applying for Financial Aid
With the FAFSA® Form - YouTube
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The VAHS Inaugural Reverse College Assembly!
All Juniors and Seniors are in for a treat as we welcome former 2023 graduates back to VAHS for a Reverse College Assembly on 1/5/24. Graduates from 2023 who are now freshmen in college will be presenting information about their college experiences. They will share their wisdom and provide tips about how to be successful in college. We are grateful to these former students for sharing their time, talents and treasures! Click on the link below to see the alumni that will be presenting…
2024 Reverse College Session - Google Docs
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Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!
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Practice ACT for Juniors 1/13/24
The staff at VAHS is offering an optional ACT Practice Test Administration for current Juniors on Saturday January 13, 2024. This practice session will mimic the actual ACT State Testing being held at VAHS on February 27, 2024.The practice session is a great opportunity for students to experience the timing and testing conditions of a full length ACT. Please complete the form below to register and attend. Registration must be submitted by Friday, January 12, 2024. Contact Jill O'Kane or any 11th grade Advisor if you have questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1reiC0EJSeG1A27en5EuBcm70QQj-aag48_E0tG7PYdQ/edit
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Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
Hey Senior Families,
Please use the link below to order your VAHS 2024 Cap and Gown packages.
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
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Drivers’ Education Information
Durham Public Schools is offering 4 Driver's Education classes (via Zoom) during the 2024 spring semester.
Class dates:
Jan. 4th - Jan. 25th Registration for this class will be Dec. 9th at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Class dates:
April 15th - May 3rd Registration for this class will be March 30 at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Please click here https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/6987 to register
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Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
With scholarships for “Women in Stem,” for “Community Service,” for outstanding GPAs and more, the scholarship resource Goingmerry.com, is an excellent place to begin your search.
To find and apply for scholarships, students and parents can sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. Check out the current list in Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/category/scholarship-lists/
Also check out this Scholarship Website handout for additional Scholarship Platforms (click here).
Questions, or need assistance? Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane (jokane@voyageracademy.net)
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The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
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).
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Student Clubs And Organizations- Get Involved!
Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs!
Student life at VAHS isn’t all tests, quizzes and homework. We have Chess Club, Ice Skating Club, Gamers Club, Service Club, Computer Coding Club, American Sign Language Club, Business and Leadership Club and more. VAHS students are encouraged to join a club or other extra-curricular activity! Get involved.
Click here to see a list of VAHS Clubs.
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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
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Voyager Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates
