Vision Charter School Ski Night at Bogus Basin- January 22

This event is open to the first 100 7th -12th grade students who register and submit applicable fees to the secondary office. Buses will leave Vision Charter School at 4 p.m. and return to the VCS parking lot at approximately 10 p.m. on January 22nd.

There are two package options available: Package A: Lesson & Rental $25 OR Package B: Lesson Only $15. This fee covers the cost of the bus up to the mountain. Any student that does not sign up and submit fees by the due date of January 13, 2015 will not be able to participate in the ski night. If students chose to join the school up at the mountain but do not register or ride the bus, they will be subject to normal rates. Registration forms will be distributed during advisory; additional forms are available in the secondary office. These forms must be signed and returned to Ms. Brockert in the secondary office by 3:30 p.m. on January 13, 2015. Please direct all question to Mrs. Lair at erinlair@visioncsd.org.

Siblings in Lottery:

Please remember that you must turn in an application for the lottery by March 12, 2015 for any incoming kindergarten siblings.

Driver's Education:

We are in partnership with the Caldwell School District to provide a superb opportunity for Driver Education. Registration for the winter course will be held in the Caldwell High School Library on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 6:00pm. The first day of classroom instruction will start Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm. Class times will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Students will receive 30 hours of classroom instruction. In addition, each student will be contacted by a driving instructor to schedule driving instruction. The final class will be held Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015. The cost for this course is $180.00, with a minimum deposit of $60 due at the time of registration. The driver's ed training course will be held at Caldwell High School.  The flyer may be picked up from the VCS Secondary office.  Students must be 14 and a ½ by the first day of class to participate. Students must have a permit by registration night. For more information please see Ms. Brockert, or at 455-9220 ext. 2.

COURSE CHANGE REQUEST

Second semester is fast approaching! If your child is interested in changing classes for second semester, then the Drop/Add forms are available in the library for you to complete. Drop/Add forms can also be found on the counselor's web site at http://visioncsdcounselor.weebly.com/academic-forms.html. 

CAUTION**

1) Forms must be submitted completely filled out and include the signature of teachers and parents

2) Requests are not automatically approved; and even though the teacher and parent may approve the change, it may be impossible to fulfill the request! 

3) Drop/add forms will be received from students until January 23rd at 8:15am in Ms. Dowski's box

4) Properly completed forms will only be considered.

5) IF you are transferring in to an IDLA class, registration ends January 23rd. Please go to www. idahodigitallearning.org for a list of classes or request a list of classes from Mrs. Clark in the library.

If you have questions, please email Ms. Dowski at marydowski@visioncsd.org or call at 455-9220 ext. 324.

The Road to Selective College Admissions:

The Road to Selective College Admissions is designed for students in 10th and 11th grade who are looking to navigate the college application process. Students will become well-versed in the language of college admissions and be led through exercises aiming to broaden their access to available resources. At the end of this course, students will understand how to research schools as they build a list of colleges of interest. We will provide tools to help students plan their high school summers, and begin considering financing a college education. Students will learn how to build a support network and given tips on how to be successful in college once they matriculate. Most importantly, students will be led through the application itself, focusing on standardized testing, essays, and extracurricular activities. Course starts January 12 and runs for 8 weeks. Students can go to http://bit.ly/1IrqQ7y for more information and to register for the course. It is free. 

Dual Enrollment in Sports:

Students and their parents are responsible for any costs associated with playing sports for their home district. Please contact Mrs. OldenKamp at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL: 
The Vision Charter School senior class is hosting the Winter semi-formal dance/social January 23, 2015. The theme is Casino Royale/James Bond so do not forget your fancy semi-formal coats, ties and dresses. Get ready to dance and have fun with the poker games. - No prizes or cash will be awarded. Students interested in bringing a guest enrolled in another high school may pick up the guest applications in the secondary office. Applications for guests must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2015.

When: Jan. 23rd

Where: Vision Charter School gym

Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

Cost: Forthcoming

Vision Charter School is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year!

Vision Charter School will hold its lottery for enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 in the secondary technology room.

Applications may be found at visioncharter.net under enrollment/lottery. Completed applications must be postmarked byMarch 12, 2015 and if hand delivered, no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015. Applications received after March 13 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 2015-2016. Fech : 20 de marzo  2015; hora 9:00 a.m. Para obtener una aplicacion visita el sito web www.visioncharter.net. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas antes del 12 de marzo y si es entregada por mano debemos recibirla  antes de las 4:00de la tarde el dia 13 de marzo. Las aplicaciones  recibidas despues del 13 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.

Parents will be notified in writing within seven business days of the lottery if their child receives a spot at Vision Charter for the 2015-2016 school year or where their child is located on the wait list.

Check out our website at visioncharter.net, call 455-9220, or e-mail the Administrator atwendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org for additional information.

Send Applications to:

Vision Charter School

19291 Ward Road

Caldwell, Idaho 83605