February 15, 2021
Greetings, everyone!

Registration for 2021-2022 is set to open on March 29, 2021. Here are our tentative dates for next year:

Summer 2021: July 1 - Aug. 11
Early Start Fall 2021: Aug. 9 - Dec. 10
Standard Start Fall 2021: Aug. 23 - Jan. 7
Early Start Spring 2022: Jan. 5 - May 2
Standard Start Spring 2022: Jan. 18 - May 16

Our 21-22 catalog will be ready soon. We have a bunch of new courses coming your way!

We post our next progress report on Thursday, Feb. 18. See our Trending Updates section for details on steps you can take to help your students.

Remember to complete this form if you need spring block and yearlong final grades early.

We also have a great list of upcoming webinars! Be sure to join us!

See all the news and highlights below, and forward this e-lert to any stakeholders who may need it. They can subscribe to the e-lert here.
Trending Updates
Progress Report Action Steps

Our first progress reports are out. What should your action steps be? We’re glad you asked! Visit our Progress Report Action Steps page for all the details. Be sure to check the teacher comments section in each report. Our teachers will let you know exactly what they need, such as up-to-date student and parent contact information or IEP modifications.
Spring 2021 Classes
Important Dates

Early Start Begins: Jan. 4
Standard Start Begins: Jan. 19
Early Start Last Day Drop/Add: Jan. 15
Standard Start Last Day Drop/Add: Feb. 1
Early Start Classes End: May 4
Standard Start Classes End: May 18

Requesting Final Grades Early for Spring Classes

We have a new two-step process for requesting final grades early for spring Standard Start classes. Our spring Standard Start courses end on May 18, 2021, and final grades will be reported on May 28. Schools can request an early May 14 reporting date. Here's the process:

Step 1: Districts and schools can opt for early reporting on May 14 by submitting this form.

Step 2: Communicate your end-date expectations to your students and our NCVirtual teachers. Do this early in the semester so that our teachers have time to adjust the pacing guides for your students.

Communication between the school, student, and teacher is essential here.

This process is for Standard Start classes only. Our Early Start classes will report on May 14, their original end date.

Live Sessions for Middle School Students

NCVirtual knows that the transition to online learning has been hard, especially for middle school students. We are committed to providing extra support to help your middle school students be successful in their online classes.

Beginning the week of January 23rd, a group of NCVirtual teachers will begin offering live coaching sessions for middle school students. Attendance is NOT required for these live sessions; although, we hope you will encourage your students to participate. Students will be enrolled in another Canvas section in order to be able to access the zoom link for the live coaching sessions. We are sending similar communications to middle school students and parents. Here are the details:

Session topics will be repeated throughout each week. Your students are welcome to attend multiple live sessions in the same week if they like - just know the topics will be the same.
Your students do not have to attend a session with their teacher.
Sessions will be recorded and students may review the recordings afterward.

Middle School Success 101 provides a different topic each day. Each day, the Success team covers the assignment scheduled for that day. The team repeats the morning live sessions in the evening.

Semester Success with NCVPS

See our Semester Success with NCVPS page for some sure steps to help you and your students in their NCVPS classes.

Printable Guides and Checklists

We have a number of printable guides for ELAs, students, and parents.

Canvas Parent App

Parents, facilitators, and mentors and track their student’s progress with the Canvas Parent App. See the full details on our Canvas Parent App and Web Portal page.

NCVPS App

Download our NCVPS app to receive notifications on your smartphone. Search for “NCVPS” in the Apple and Android stores. See our App Announcement for details.
Current Reporting
What Grades Are Currently Posted?

Feb. 4 - Progress Report Posted in the NCVPS Registration System

What's Next on the Schedule?

Feb. 18 - Progress Report Posted in the NCVPS Registration System

Progress Report Action Steps

What should your action steps be with our progress reports? We’re glad you asked! Visit our Progress Report Action Steps page for all the details.

Reporting Overview

See our Grades and Testing Quick Reference Guide for an overview of our reporting. We have details on our Student Status (No-Show) Reports, Progress Reports, Final Grade Reports, and how we calculate grades.
Student Spotlight



Meet Addison R.

"I started taking classes with NCVPS because there are not many opportunities for me wanting to go into a film and photography major. I have taken Digital Photography 1 & 2, Visual Journaling, and French 1 & 2.

Taking these online courses have taught me how to manage my time, communication skills, and also challenge myself in different ways. I have enjoyed taking online classes with NCVPS because the teachers are so helpful, and they are easy to work with.” 
Digital Transition Webinar Series
Our Digital Transition webinar series is back!

We have a great set of experienced online teachers lined up to bring you a webinar series with a variety of topics that will help you in your remote instruction and online learning environments. Here's what we have scheduled:

Event: Leading the Reading: Guided and Independent Reading Tips and Tricks
Dates and Times: Feb. 17 at 9 a.m.
Session Details: Tips and tricks for teaching guided and independent reading virtually.
Audience: Teachers and Curriculum Coordinators are the main audiences, but all are welcome to attend.
Presenters: ImplementEd with Erin Fisher, Lisa Hibler, and Craig Tucker.
NCVirtual's Teacher Online Training Course
Prepare your teachers for success in the online learning environment. Visit our Teacher Online Training page for details and registration. The course is free!

The next course begins on Feb. 1, 2021. Additional start dates will be based on interest from individuals and districts.

This course is asynchronous and facilitator-led. Facilitators have many years of experience in online learning and are specially trained to work with educators transitioning to this environment.

* Participants work in cohorts to complete five modules.
* A cohort is 35 to 50 educators.
Open Events
NCVirtual is pleased to host online events through our Culture Café, IworkNCVirtual Speaker Series, and Open House Events.

Here's what we have coming up:

Culture Cafe Event - Ancient Love Stories
Presenter: Shara Packman
Date and Time: Feb. 17, 7:00pm.
Location: Join the live session through our Culture Café page.

Culture Cafe Event - Valentine's Day in Japan
Presenter: Revae Bostick
Date and Time: Feb. 17, 8:00pm.
Location: Join the live session through our Culture Café page.

Culture Cafe Event - Language Careers: Translation and Interpretation
Presenter: Marisa Blachy
Date and Time: Feb. 23, 8:00pm.
Location: Join the live session through our Culture Café page.

Culture Cafe Event - Top 10 Universities in Spain
Presenter: Juan Martin
Date and Time: March 10, 7:00pm.
Location: Join the live session through our Culture Café page.

Iwork Event: An Entrepreneur Who Started a Non-Profit
Date and Time: March 1, 4:00 PM
Event Details: Many people don't think of non-profit founders as entrepreneurs, but they are! Join this session to learn more about the journey of entrepreneur and co-founder of District C, Anne Jones. District C is a non-profit that is now gaining national attention in workforce development and team-based internship experiences.
Presenter: Anne Jones
Location: Join the live session through our Iwork page.

Iwork Event: Teen Marketing Content Creator
Date and Time: March 10, 5:00 PM
Event Details: Are you interested in learning more about the process involved in marketing a business through the internet? Join us for a Career Connection with Cierra Smith, Marketing Content Creator for Pingster Corp. and she is only 17-years old!
Presenter: Cierra Smith
Location: Join the live session through our Iwork page.
The NCVirtual Coding Club currently has seven club members, five of whom are teaming up to compete in the Ready, Set, App competition. The Coding Club communicates asynchronously in an app called Discord. Club meetings are held every other Thursday at 6 PM on Zoom. The next meeting will be on February 11 and February 25. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms. Toni Hall at toni.hall@ncpublicschools.gov

Questions about Coding Club?
Email Toni Hall at toni.hall@ncpublicschools.gov
Daily Office Hours
The Outreach and Support team has office hours Monday-Friday from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. We are prepared to stay longer with visitors who need assistance. Anyone can join, and we have breakout rooms ready if needed.

Students & Parents - Do you have general questions about our program or concerns about your course? Visit the Outreach team during the lunch hour. We're here to help!

E-learning Advisors - Are you new to NCVirtual? Do you have questions about student performance? Unique enrollment requests? We're here to help!

E-learning Coordinators - Are you leading your district's e-learning program? Are you looking for new ways to partner with us? Drop into the office hours, and let's chat!

Teachers - Want to learn about the Outreach team? Let's talk!

Visit our Lunch with NCVirtual page for details and the link to join us in our online room.
Help
NCVirtual is a support organization, and we are here to help! Check out our guides and support pages below.






Virtual Support Center (Be sure to create an account before you submit your first ticket.)
THANKS, EVERYONE!
Your North Carolina students appreciate your dedication and hard work!