Voyager Academy High School News, Aug. 30, 2024

GO VIKINGS GO!

In this issue...

New This Week

  • VAHS Posts Its Highest AP Scores Ever
  • Introducing: High School Hangs at the Hock (Library Time For High Schoolers)
  • Hey Parents/Guardians-PTSO Can Use Your Help!
  • Testing Macromolecules In Biology Class: Who Murdered The Victim? 
  • Let's Save Lives Together–Come donate blood!
  • VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers

Recent News Items

  • Attn. Seniors: Common Application Information Session, 9/5/24
  • Come To Europe With Us This Summer

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 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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VAHS Posts Its Highest AP Scores Ever

Our 2023-24 AP students didn’t stray too far from the books last year as they posted best test results in the school’s history.  VAHS had a pass rate of 74% (The pass rate is the percentage of tests taken that scored a 3, 4, or 5.).  The N.C. pass rate in 2023 was 59% (2024 not available yet).  Congratulations to our hard working students, and a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our awesome AP teachers!.


GO VIKINGS GO ! !



Introducing: “High School Hangs at the Hock” (Library Time For High Schoolers)

Been a while since your student has visited the library? Starting Monday, September 9, the Hock Media Center will be open just for high school students from 1:45-3:45 p.m. Students can browse our book selection, work on homework, or just relax. Anyone who finishes our "get to know the library" scavenger hunt in September will be entered in a drawing for a $15 gift card to Chick-fil-A. Questions? Email Ms. Dillon at adillon@voyageracademy.net. Hope to see you soon!



Hey Parents/Guardians-PTSO Can Use Your Help!

We are excited to host our first Teacher/Staff Luncheon on September 9th at the High School.  Please review and sign up to help. We rely on the Voyager Community to make these luncheons a success every month


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D45ACAF2AA4F58-50913502-its#/

 

Thank you in advance,

Voyager Academy PTSO



Testing Macromolecules In Biology Class: Who Murdered The Victim? 

Students worked in groups to create a hypothesis and test the "stomach" contents of our victim to see if the boss, roommate, or girlfriend was the culprit. They used four different chemical testers to see if the victim ate simple carbs, complex carbs, lipids (fats), and/or proteins. After all the tests and results, students concluded that it was the girlfriend!!! If you would like to know more, feel free to reach out to one of our Biology students or to me, Mrs. Punt. 






Let's Save Lives Together–Come donate blood!

Hello Voyager Vikings! I hope you are all settling into the school year nicely! My name is Morgan King and I am a junior this year. As per tradition, I will be hosting a Blood Drive this year. Please mark your calendars for September 24th, from 9-2 in the high school front parking lot. If you are at least 16 years of age and interested in donating you must have parental permission. Help us save lives and Donate blood! Have a wonderful and restful weekend! Go Vikings Go!!!

Donor Link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/268690




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



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



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



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.



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



Voyager Academy Athletics Website



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



Voyager Academy Academic Calendar



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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CONFIDENCE   -   CURIOSITY   -   EMPATHY

REFLECTION   -   INTEGRITY