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Calendar of Events | |
Summer Session I
June 13-July 8
Summer Session II
July 11-August 5
First Day of School
August 24
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Race to the Top News | |
The Race to the Top team met on May 26 and heard presentations from the leaders of three subcommittees; student participation, student achievement and parental involvement. The meeting was an overview of the activities for the current school year as well as an opportunity to plan Race to the Top activities for the 2011/12 school year. VCS continues to embrace the Race to the Top initiative as we strive to become an effective school district. |
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Greetings! |
Happy summer! I hope you enjoy your time off from school. Although school is out, I encourage you to keep learning this summer. Read some good books to keep your brain active! We're already planning for next year, and we have many exciting things in store.
It is important to let you know that there are some changes to our school calendar for next year. School will start a little earlier than before, so mark your calendar for the first day of school on August 24, 2011. You can also mark your calendar for the last day of school on May 8, 2012. You'll start a little earlier, but you'll also get out a little earlier. That will give VCS students an advantage for summer jobs and activities. You can view the school calendar by clicking here.
Go Wolves!
Jim McCord
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Send us your Top 10 |
 The 2011-2012 school year will be VCS Ohio's 10th anniversary! To celebrate, we are asking students and parents to submit their "Top 10 Favorite Things About VCS." They can be serious or funny, or a combination of both. You can e-mail your written list or create a video presenting your Top 10 to jill.workman@vcslearn.org.
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Are you ready for next school year? |
If you are a returning VCS student, you will soon receive a mailing asking you to complete required paperwork for next year. All returning students must submit the following forms. Please return these items as soon as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided in the mailing:
q Title I School-Family Compact
q Title I Household Survey
q Emergency Medical Authorization
q Proof of Residency (utility bill or a current lease or mortgage statement)
q Information Change Form (complete only if you have a new address or contact information)
High school students must register for classes...
If you are a high school student and have not scheduled your classes for next year, you should call the guidance office to schedule your classes. Your guidance counselor is determined by the first letter in your last name. Last names beginning with A-M should contact Jessica Yeager at (866) 501-9473, extension 2007. Last names beginning in N-Z should contact Ulli Simcox at (866) 501-9473, extension 2008.
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Congratulations to the VCS Ohio class of 2011! | |
The Virtual Community School of Ohio celebrated it's ninth graduation ceremony on May 21, 2011 at the Bridgewater Conference Center in Powell. Speeches were given by valedictorian, Alyssa Black, and past student council president, Logan Coleman. Congratulations to the 122 graduates of the class of 2011! To see the graduation program featuring the entire list of graduates, click here.
  
View all photos from graduation by clicking here.
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Introducing... the National Honor Society inaugural class | |
 Monday, May 9 marked a big day for VCS! It was the first annual National Honor Society induction. The ceremony has held at The Ohio State University Golf Club and honored four VCS students. Each student was selected by the committee for showcasing the five pillars of NHS membership: character, scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service. VCS is proud to announce the National Honor Society inaugural class!
National Honor Society
Mae Altman, Grade 12
India Johnson, Grade 11
National Junior Honor Society
Erin Gabby Brown, Grade 8
Alexandria Hitchcock, Grade 7
View all the photos from the NHS induction by clicking here.
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Don't miss summer school registration! | |
Summer school registration is well on its way and the deadline for first session is quickly approaching! Remember, we have expanded summer school to grades 6-12 and we offer two sessions (second session, grades 9-12 only).
Session I: June 13 through July 8. Register by June 10.
Session II: July 11 through August 5. Register by July 8.
To see the list of courses offered, click here. VCS students should register in the LMS or contact their guidance counselor. Non-VCS students should register at vcslearn.org.
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Kent State University dual credit fall line-up announced
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| STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Alyssa Black, class of 2011 Valedictorian |
 Name: Alyssa Black Grade: 12From: Dayton, Ohio
What has been your favorite thing about VCS?
I've really enjoyed my experience with VCS. The primary reason being because I enjoyed the freedom it allowed me to have. I did a lot of traveling with different things when I was younger, I enjoyed being able to take my homework with me.
What are your plans for after graduation?
I decided that I want to go to Wright State to pursue veterinary medicine. Actually, I decided to go that route through one of the classes they offer at VCS, the REAL program, where you can kind of design your own course. I was job shadowing at my local veterinarian for a semester and then that is what I decided that I wanted to do.
How has VCS prepared you for the real world?
A big part of my preparation came from the REAL program. I was at the vet's office six hours a week. I was there as they were prepping for surgery, and I watched surgery. I had a very good feel for what it was like to work in that environment. I liked that I could get credits for it as well. I was doing something that I enjoyed, and that I had a passion for but they also allowed me to use it for school credit. I thought was very valuable experience. Especially with an online high school, you don't have a lot of face-to-face contact and interaction with other environments and people.
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| TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Mrs. Callicoat | |
Mrs. Callicoat teaches 7th & 8th grade social studies and science
What is your favorite thing about VCS? I love that VCS helps so many different types of students be successful!
What do you want students to accomplish while they attend VCS? I want students to find success in school while they are here at VCS. Learning is so important for all of us, and we must all remember to keep learning!
What advice do you want to pass on to students? Stay on schedule! I know it has been said many times, but it cannot be said enough, stay on schedule! Attending class meetings(elluminates) and keeping in touch with your teacher are also very important.
Favorites
Food: I love chicken!
Book: When I read a children's book, it is anything written by Dr. Suess. Reading for myself, I love books written by many different authors...I love books written by John Grisham and Janette Oke. Right now, I am reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Movie: I love musicals, I think My Fair Lady is probably my favorite!
TV Show: I don't watch too much television. I like some shows, like Modern Family and Glee.
Hobby/Interest: I love reading and spending time with my family.
Season: Spring is my favorite season, because everything is new again!
Vacation Destination: My family loves to plan mini vacations and take lots of short trips to places like zoos, water parks, and amusement parks. (But no upside-down coasters for me!)
Childhood Memory: My favorite childhood memory is being out in the woods with a sack lunch and a book. I could hide under some large rock overhangs and my sisters couldn't find me!
Quote: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. -Helen Keller
Anything else interesting that you want people to know?
I use sign language to talk to some of my friends and interpret for the deaf at my church. I love animals and have lots of pets at my house. We have two dogs, two cats, a bearded dragon, and an Indian Ring Neck parrot.
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Watch for The VCS Voice to arrive in your e-mail the first Thursday of each month. If you have any content ideas, send them to Lori Berkheimer or Jill Workman.
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