'Journey to College' Airs January 26, at 8:00 PM on IdahoPTV

 JOURNEY TO COLLEGE, an Idaho Public Television special sponsored in cooperation with the Idaho State Board of Education, looks at some roadblocks to higher education and suggests solutions to help students and parents prepare for their future.

 Idaho Public Television's Joan Cartan-Hansen will host this live 90-minute show. She will be joined by a panel of professionals from the field of education who will look at efforts across the state to help high school students and their parents prepare for college and other postsecondary programs.  They will give practical advice on finding the right postsecondary program, applying for college, and finding the money to pay for it.

 During the live broadcast on January 26th, students and parents will be able to ask questionsabout college applications and scholarships and can receive guidance about completing the FAFSA by calling a toll free number.  Representatives from the state's colleges and universities will be providing valuable information in each of those areas.

Toll Free Number:

1-844-743-7200

Siblings in Lottery:

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

Report Cards:

Report Cards will be sent home Friday, January 30, 2015.  

Informational Sessions: 
Informational Sessions will be held Tuesday, Feb 3 and Tuesday, March 3 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the VCS gym. This meeting is for new parents interested in applying for our school.  Parents will get an opportunity to learn more about Vision Charter School and meet many of the exceptional staff members! We will not be offering tours of the school this year. Instead, we will offer virtual tours and two Informational Sessions. This is necessary to decrease the disruption to the learning environment. Virtual Tours should be posted on our website by the end of January.

Middle School Social:

The eighth graders of VCS are hosting a Hollywood Birthday Party Themed social on Thursday, February 12. The social will be held from 5:30-7:30. The cost is $6 per person. The attire is semi-formal (school modesty rules apply). Contest will be held and refreshments are included.  Only students currently enrolled in Vision Charter School's seventh and eighth grade will be admitted. 
 

FUTURE CITIES AWARD

VCS is proud to have received a special award at the Idaho Regional Future City competition. The Idaho Society of Professional Engineers chose VCS to receive the Best Protection of the Public's Safety and Welfare through Competent and Ethical Engineering Practices Special Award for the innovative construction of safe buildings in a floodplain. Thank you to Mr. Leavell for coaching the Future Cities Teams.

DATES TO KNOW:

February 3: Lottery Informational Session will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the gym.

February 7th: MS Drama Presents "The Belles of Pine Knot" starting at 6:30 p.m in the VCS gymnasium- $5 individuals/$10 family.

February 12: Middle School Social Feb.12 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the VCS gym- $6 entry.

February 13: PT Conferences 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

February 16: NO School - President's Day

February 26: MS Pops concert 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

March 3: Lottery Informational session will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the gym.

March 5: 2nd/3rd program 7 p.m. on the stage

March 13/14: HS spring play TBD

March 20-27: Spring Break

March 20: 2015-2016 Lottery

April 7: HS Festival Concert 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

April 15: SAT for Juniors

April 24-25: HS spring musical

April 30: MS Festival concert 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

May 1: K-12th grade Science Expo, All school Carnival, PFA Auction

May 12: HS Pops concert and music awards  7 p.m. on the VCS stage

May 18: RAD 7 p.m. on the VCS Stage

May 19: 6th grade spring concert and music awards at 7 p.m. on the VCS stage.

May 23: Graduation practice at 10 a.m. and the ceremony will start at 7 p.m. in the Nampa Civic Center auditorium.

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

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 with any additional questions.