Voyager Academy High School News, Aug. 23, 2024

GO VIKINGS GO!

In this issue...


New This Week

  • Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
  • Attn. Seniors: Common Application Information Session, 9/5/24

Recent News Items

  • Come To Europe With Us This Summer
  • VAHS Club Fair Monday August 26, 2024
  • The Voyager Academy High School Website
  • VAHS Counseling Department Blog
  • The Voyager Academy Parent/Student Handbook
  • Important Dates

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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.



Attn. Seniors: Common Application Information Session, 9/5/24

Parents and students are invited to attend a virtual Common Application Information Session on Thursday Sept, 5, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The Common Application  is  an undergraduate college admission application/portal that students can use to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities. Check out the many recourses available for students  and parents on the website:   https://www.commonapp.org/
On Thursday 9/5/34 from 6:00-7:00, VAHS is hosting a Common Application Information Session. This session is open to all, and will be led by Brii Busby, a Common Application Student Engagement Representative. Join the session here:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MTJwZzcxazZwOWlkM2VjODYycm1vbWtkYzAgam9rYW5lQHZveWFnZXJhY2FkZW15Lm5ldA&tmsrc=jokane%40voyageracademy.net



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).



Come with us to Europe this Summer!


 


The trip is entitled the "European Quartet" as we will visit 4 cities in 4 different countries: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, & London! Click on the Above link to RSVP your spot for our Interest Meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 21st at 6:00pm in the Chorus Room in the High School. We will provide Pizza for all attendees who have RSVP'd :)  Come and hear about our trip coming up this Summer 2025: our travel dates, where we'll go, costs, and other details. Interest Meeting attendees will automatically be entered into a scholarship opportunity towards to total cost of the trip. See you there!


Click here!  https://bit.ly/3WQejd9



VAHS Club Fair Monday August 26, 2024

All VAHS students will be attending the VAHS Club Fair on Monday August 26 during Advisory. This is a time for students to learn about the exciting existing clubs that are available at VAHS! Tables will be set up so club members can show off their events, talents, and activities. All Vikings are encouraged to sign up to join a club. This is also an opportunity for students to learn how to establish any new clubs that they are interested in. 


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. 2

No VAHS classes (Labor Day)

Sept. 13

Teachers alert parents/students with grade below 60 

Sept. 18-19

NC Biology Check ins (diagnostic exams)

Sept. 20

Parent/teacher conferences

Oct. 2

Mid term exams for pds. 1 & 3 (regular bell schedule)

Oct. 3

Mid term exams for pds. 2 & 4 (regular bell schedule)

Oct. 4

Mid term exam make-ups; End of 1st half of Fall semester

Oct. 7-11

NO CLASSES – Fall Break

Oct. 17

Report cards go out

Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

SPIRIT/HOMECOMING WEEK!!

Nov. 5

Pre ACT/CRAA (req. 10 th grade)

Nov. 8

Teachers alert parents/students with grade below 60

Nov. 11

NO CLASSES – Veterans Day

Nov. 18

Project Exhibition Day

Nov. 25-26

NC Biology Check ins (diagnostic exams)

12/12-13

Teacher made final exams

12/16-12/18

EOC exams





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