2014-2015 Lottery

Vision Charter School is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year! Vision Charter School will hold its lottery for enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 in the secondary technology room.

Applications may be found at visioncharter.net under enrollment/lottery. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 13, 2014 and if hand delivered, no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014. Applications received after March 14 at 4:00 p.m. will be placed into the pool for the following year and at the bottom of the wait list for each grade level.

Vision Charter School is a FREE K-12 College Prep Science and Art School! Vision Charter School offers students a small and safe school environment. Our accelerated and advanced curriculum ensures every class is taught to the highest standards. The school emphasizes character and leadership development, arts and science instruction, gifted and talented curriculum for all students, and music training. Qualifying high school students at VCS are offered dual credit college classes. Eligible students are able to graduate from high school with a two year Associate of Arts from CWI for half the cost. Now is the best time to turn in an application and invest in the future of your child!

All prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the FREE public charter school, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, social or economic status, or special needs.

Loteria  de Inscripcion para 2014-2015. Fech : 21 de marzo  2014; hora 9:00 a.m. Para obtener una aplicacion visita el sito webwww.visioncharter.net. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas antes del 13 de marzo y si es entregada por mano debemos recibirla  antes de las 4:00 de la tarde el dia 14 de marzo. Las aplicaciones  recibidas despues del 14 de marzo a las 4:00 de la tarde seran colocadas  en el fondo de usos por el uno siguinte. Todos los ninos de kindergarten al grado 12 tienen la oportunidad de hacer una apicacion sin tener  en cuenta la raza, el color, el origen nacional o entice, la religion, el genero, el estado social o economica, o las necesidades especiales.

Check out our website at visioncharter.net, call 455-9220, or e-mail the Administrator at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org for additional information. Interested families may set up a tour of our school by calling 455-9220.

Send Applications to:

Vision Charter School

19291 Ward Road

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS will be held on Thursday, February 20th and Tuesday, March 11th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Vision Charter School gymnasium. 

 FAFSA Parent/Senior Night

Vision Charter is holding a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) night Tuesday, January 28, 2014 @ 6pm in the Tech Room. If your student is planning to apply for any financial aid available from their college or university (including scholarships) they will need to fill out the FAFSA. Students generally need to have the FAFSA done by Feb 15, 2014 to increase their chances of financial aid. 

Vision's FAFSA night will include Kevin Hiller from CWI coming to answer any questions and assist in filling out the online application. Parents and students will need to come prepared with parent income tax information, social security numbers for parents and students, and student driver's license number.

Middle School Robotics Team Takes Home A Trophy!

The Vision Charter School Golden Eagle Middle School Robotics Team scored fifth at the regional competition held in Nampa on December 7, 2013. They advanced to the first Lego League Southern Idaho Championship held in Twin Falls on January 25, 2014. As a first year team competing, this was a huge honor to advance. They received the only trophy given for Programming out of 47 First Lego League Robotics Teams.  Judges commented on the innovative alignment, streamlined and easy to understand code, and reproducible results with no driver intervention.

First Lego League teams participate in three team judging sessions where they present their robot design and programming, a project presentation based on an innovative solution to a real world problem, and finally a session where they are judged on teamwork and the FLL Core Values. Teams also compete in three official rounds of Robot Performance where their robot completes missions autonomously.

Out of 47 teams, the Golden Eagles ranked 23rd in Robot Performance and Mission Completions with 187 total points. 

A/V Tech Class receives a FUTURE CITIES award!

Mr. Leavell's Audio Video Technology class participated in the Future Cities Competition held at BSU's college of Engineering this past weekend. After working since the start of school on the mandatory computer simulation, city essay, diorama, and city presentation. This competition is unique that the students present their ideas to working professionals in the engineering and city planning industry.

While the entire A/V class participated in each of the design phases and projects the final presenters to the competition were Jason Jorgensen, James Riebe, Zach Clapier, and Nate Rice. The class worked very hard and in the end won the theme award for this year, Best Innovative Transportation Solutions Award from the Idaho Dept. of Transportation. We are extremely proud of this award and the pride it brings this class and school as being part of educating the future leaders of industry.

Driver's Education Class Information:

About the instructor Camille Woodworth: She has been teaching Driver's Ed. for 10 years.  She has a business degree from Arizona State University, a K-8 Teaching Credential from BSU and has almost completed a Masters of Reading Education from BSU.  Graduated Driver Licensing Law in Idaho states that students aged 14.5 to 17 are required to attend 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation behind the wheel.  After they graduate from Driver Education they are then required to drive for 6 months with a licensed driver aged 21 or older. 

Classes: The classes are typically 2 weeks in length for the classroom session with the driving stretching into a third or fourth week depending on the number of students in the class.  Classes are held from 3:30-6:30 M-F.  Classes for Vision students are held when there are 10 or more students enrolled. Students can be transported from Vision to the classroom at 310 N. Hawthorne St. in Middleton on bus #6.

Cost: The cost for Vision students is $190.00.  The state subsidizes the remaining tuition. Students are considered enrolled when Camille Woodworth has received a $100.00 deposit and the student registration paperwork.

Registration information: Go to the website at www.gcdrivingacademy.com or email gcdrivingacademy@gmail.com for more information.

SCHOOL CLOSURES/ SNOW DAYS:

 IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CLOSURE OR EMERGENCY CLOSURE: The most accurate updated information can be found on our Facebook page and our website at visioncharterschool.net.  We will also send out updates via this newsletter. If you would like to receive our newsletters, you may sign up on our website.

You may also check updates on KTVB channel 7, KBOI channel 2, KIVI/KSAW channel 6 and 9.

We are aware that many families are traveling a long distance daily to get to VCS.  In the event of snow and ice, we prefer that you and your family come late to school and be safe rather than rush to avoid a tardy and potentially encounter dangerous traffic situations. Therefore, we will not count your child absent as long as they are at school NO LATER than 10 a.m. daily during harsh weather conditions. Please notify the attendance clerk when signing in that the tardy was due to road conditions.  Tardies will always be excused during bad weather days. This grace period only applies on bad weather days.  Your safety is our first priority!  (Your child will still be responsible to make up missed work from any class per the attendance policy.)

DATES TO KNOW: 

Tuesday, January 28, 2014: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) night starts at 6 p.m. in the Tech Room

Friday, January 31:  The Senior class will be sponsoring the High School Winter Semi-Formal Dance on January 31st, 2014. The theme is Winter Masquerade. It will be held in the high school gym from 7:30 to 10pm. Tickets will cost $7 per person. The proceeds will go to the Senior class for their Senior trip. Dessert and drinks will be provided.

Friday, January 31: The Middle School dance theme is black and white winter in Paris. The dance will go from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the VCS gym. The cost is $6 per person. Students are able to dress up and wear their "Sunday Best".   Modesty rules apply for all.  Young ladies may not wear strapless or spaghetti straps unless they wear a cover up.

Friday, February 7: FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT featuring Despicable Me 2 will start at 7 p.m. in the gym. The doors open at 6 p.m. with concessions and live music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, your family and friends for a fun night out! This is a great chance to get to know other families. Dinner options include pizza for $1, Hot Dog Meal Deal for $3, Potato Bar for $3 and lots of other treat options.

Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL/ President's Day

Thursday, February 27: 6th-12th grade Science Fair from 4:30-6 p.m.  The Art department will be offering a "Gallery Walk" in the halls and in the art room. Student ceramics and art portfolios will be displayed. The MS and HS robotics teams will be showcasing their robots.

March 13: Deadline to have applications post marked to be considered for the lottery.

March 14: Deadline to hand deliver lottery applications is 4 p.m. to the VCS office.

Thursday, March 20: Last Day of 3rd Quarter

March 21: The 2014-2015 Lottery starts at 9 a.m. in the technology room in the secondary building.

March 21- 28th: NO SCHOOL/ Spring Break

Monday, March 31: School Resumes

Thursday and Friday, April 3rd and 4th: PT Conferences from 3:30- 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16: Junior SAT Day

Thursday, May 15: Elementary Science Fair, Math Carnival, Book Fair, PFA Auction from 4-7p.m. at VCS.

Tuesday, May 20: Last Day Seniors

Friday, May 23: Last Day of School K-11th grade Early Release 1:40

Saturday, May 24: Graduation practice at 10 a.m. and Graduation at 7 p.m. at the Nampa Civic Center  

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:

  Feb. 13 and/or 14 - honors choir delivers singing Valentines

Feb. 25 - Middle School Band and Orchestra Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

Mar. 7-8 - Spring Play on the stage

Mar. 13 - 2nd and 3rd grade present "First!" at 7:00 p.m. on the stage

Apr. 7 - Advanced Symphony and Honors Choir pre-festival concert 7:00p.m. on the stage

Apr. 8 - Advanced Symphony festival during school

Apr. 9 - Honors Choir festival during school

May 1 - Middle School band and orchestra pre-festival concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

May 2-3 - Musical Theatre presents "Hello Dolly!" on the stage (three performances)

May 13 - Advanced Symphony and Honors Choir Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

May 19 - Race Against Drugs! 7:00 p.m. in the gym and on the stage

May 20 - Sixth grade band, orchestra, and choir final concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

College Prep Websites and updated information from the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Radmall may be located at her blog at http://www.visioncharter.net/counselor. 

COLLEGE PREP INFORMATION:

Spring and year-long CWI course deadlines:

 CWI scholarships must be returned to CWI by Feb 7, 2014. 

 CWI registration forms must be returned to CWI by Feb 21, 2014.

 CWI payment must be delivered to CWI by March 21, 2014.

The Vision Charter School scholarship application form is available outside Ms. Radmall's office on the wall with the other items hanging in file folders, for Dual Credits. Vision Scholarship forms must be returned to Ms. Radmall by Feb 14.

College Prep Websites and updated information from the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Radmall may be located at her blog at http://www.visioncharter.net/counselor. 

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SAT PREP:

Parents of college bound students are encouraged to go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/ to have your high school student take a free SAT practice test and have the results sent to you!  You can also answer a free SAT question of the day in multiple subject areas. This is a fabulous college prep website!

Students who have taken the PSAT may sign in to collegebboard.org and go to  My College QuickStart™ to receive Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on your PSAT/NMSQT results.

• See your scores and your projected SAT score
• Review questions you got wrong - and why
• Practice for the SAT with hundreds of practice questions
• Save your college searches
• Take a personality test to find majors and careers fit for you

Students may take the PSAT in October of each year starting in 7th grade. The cost is $14. This past year, every tenth grader was able to take the PSAT for free paid for by the State of Idaho. 

Paper results of the PSAT will be given out at the end of January to the students and mailed home to parents. Tenth grade students will meet with Ms. Radmall to discuss PSAT results and how to maximize the information to improve their SAT results.

www.knowhow2go.org/  KnowHow2GO is a campaign designed to encourage students and veterans to prepare for college. Explore the site to learn more about the steps you need to take to be college-ready.