In this issue:
Back to School Bash
Class Lists
5 Star School
6-12 Meet the Teacher
K-5 Meet the Teacher
Immunization Requirements
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Upcoming Events

 

LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE/ COLLEGE PREREQUISITES/EARLY COMPLETERS:

 

Vision Charter School is excited to announce our collaboration with the College of Western Idaho to offer a Liberal Arts Associate degree. This degree may be completed concurrently with Idaho State High School graduation requirements. Per CWI, a Liberal Arts AA degree allows students to work specifically toward an intended vocation or to meet requirements of a variety of transfer institutions. The degree is a combination of core coursework and electives totaling 64 credits. To maximize cost-saving, it is encouraged that those interested in the AA program look into aligning their HS coursework to qualify for the state early completer requirements, allowing for state-paid dual credits in their Senior year. More information about the program and the state early completer program will be presented at the MS/HS open house on August 16. Presentations with time for Q&A will be offered at 3:30, 4:15; 5; 5:45; and 6:30. 

 

Dual credit requirements have been modified in an effort to align with CWI standards: 

Freshmen: must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA with Counselor recommendation

Sophomore- Seniors: must meet CWI Dual Credit requirements (2.5 GPA and counselor recommendation) 

VISION CHARTER SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!!!!! 

 

Family & Fun ROLLED into one!  Show off your summer tan or catch up with friends at the VCS ROLLERSKATE NIGHT Thursday, Aug 15 from 6-8PM at Nampa Roller Drome.  $5 admission, $2 skate rental. Invite everyone you know and have them tell the cashier they are with Vision Charter School! All funds raised with go to the Vision Charter High School Swim Team!


Mom's Sanity Tip: Drop off the kids and 'Back-to-school shop" in peace.

CLASS LISTS:

 

Kindergarten through fifth grade parents may come to the school and look on the window of building A to see which teacher their child has been assigned to for the 2013-2014 school year.

 

6th-12th grade students will receive a schedule at Meet the Teacher Night on August 16th from 3:30-7 p.m. located in the new building.

 

VISION CHARTER SCHOOL IS A FIVE STAR SCHOOL!

 

Vision Charter School is ranked a 5 STAR School by the State of Idaho for the 2012-2013 school year! This designation is the top score a school can receive! Only 91 schools out of 648 schools received this ranking.

 

"Four-Star and Five-Star Schools will be publicly recognized and celebrated for their excellent performance as top-performing schools across Idaho. These schools will serve as examples to other schools." This quote was released from the state of Idaho.

 

We are so proud of the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by staff, students, and parents at Vision Charter School.

 


6th-12th grade MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT:

Students and parents are invited to "drop in" to the new school building on August 16th from 3:30-7. This is a time to bring your sixth through twelfth graders to the school to receive his/her schedule, get a map of the school, tour the new school, meet the staff, check out a locker from his/her advisory teacher, and put away school supplies. (Students are encouraged to purchase a locker lock and share it with their locker buddy.)

 

Parents may also sign up and pay for lunches and the yearbook. Students in 7th -12th grade who take an art elective will also have a $20 art fee. The Parent Faculty Association will be selling Vision Charter School Spirit Wear.

 

College of Western Idaho will be available to answer questions about their dual credit courses and the new partnership between CWI and VCS to offer a Liberal Arts Associate of Arts to eligible Vision Charter School students. They will be sharing information in the library during the event.

 

Cupcakes with ribbons on them will be available for those who attend this event! These cupcakes symbolize the ribbon cutting of the new school building! 

 

 

 

K-5th grade MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT:

Students and parents are invited to "drop in" to the school on August 19th from 3:30-7. This is a time to bring your elementary student to find out which classroom he/she will be in, meet the teacher, put supplies away, check out the playground, locate the music classroom, and tour the new building where all elementary students will eat lunch in the cafeteria.

 

While touring the new building, parents may sign up and pay for the hot lunch program, view Spirit Wear for sale, and pick up a cupcake symbolizing the ribbon cutting.
Immunization Requirements:

Kindergarten Immunization requirements for school entry:

All incoming Kindergarten students must meet immunization requirements outlined below before the first day of school.  No child shall attend school without proof of immunization status.

Children born after September 1, 2005, must have a minimum of:

(5) DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

(2) MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)

(4) Polio

(3) Heptatits B

(2) Varicella (Chickenpox)

(2) Hepatitis A

 

 

7th Grade Immunization requirements:

 

All incoming 7th grade students must receive the additional immunization requirements before the first day of school:

 

(1) Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis

(1) Meningococcal

 

 

Exemptions

Idaho law allows a parent/guardian to claim an exemption from immunization requirements for their child for medical, religious, or personal reasons.  All exemptions must be documented on the official State of Idaho form provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Immunization Program.  A medical exemption requires the signature of a licensed physician and certification that the child has a medical condition which prevents him or her from receiving required vaccinations.  The law does not allow parents/guardians to claim an exemption because the shot record is lost or incomplete, or because it is too much trouble to contact the physician or clinic and obtain a copy. 

 

If you have any questions regarding these immunizations requirements, please contact Sheree Knapp at 208-455-9220 or email at shereeknapp@visioncsd.org.

 

 

 
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications 2013-2014

The 2013-2014 Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are now available here.

Refer questions to Cindy Walgamott at cindywalgamott@visioncsd.org.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

 

Meet the Teacher Night 6th -12th grade will be from 3:30-7 p.m. on Friday, August 16.

 

Meet the Teacher Night K-5th grade will be from 3:30-7 p.m. on Monday, August 19.

 

First day of school for ALL 2nd through 12th grade students will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

 

First day of school for Kindergarten AND 1st grade students will be Monday, August 26, 2013. Teachers will set up individual meetings with students and their families prior to August 26th.