Renaissance Education Group to Visit VAHS Friday 5/4/18

The Renaissance Education Group, Inc. (Renaissance) is a federally funded program that provides postsecondary preparation services to high school youth. Current programs include both Talent Search and Upward Bound. 

The mission of the Renaissance Education Group is to provide educational programs and services to at-risk, underserved, and disadvantaged youth, their families, and organizations that work with them. Renaissance will achieve this mission by providing after school, co-curricular and summer programs for first generation, socio- economically disadvantaged, or otherwise at-risk youth through programs that promote academic achievement, skill development, and academic enrichment.     

Representatives will be on campus during lunch Friday 5/4 to share information and meet with prospective students. Stop by the table near the front office to find out more information. This is an amazing opportunity   

Some benefits of joining a Renaissance Program include:

• College and career planning
• Test preparation (ACT and SAT)
• Free ACT simulations
• Free college tours (regional and national)
• Fee waivers (ACT, SAT, College Admissions)
• Academic and Cultural enrichment
• And much more

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http://www.renaissance-ed.net/students/faqs.html

2018 AP Exam Schedule and Policies

VAHS AP Exam Schedule and Policies May 2018

IMPORTANT

Students are to arrive 30 minutes prior to exam start times Ending times are approximate Students should bring number two pencils and black pens Students are to bring approved calculators for designated math sections*

Phones must be turned off and secured in backpacks Only water is allowed into testing locations Students may eat a snack during designated breaks only No food is allowed in the gym Make up exams are not allowed unless arranged in advance according to CB policy

AP Bulletin for Students and Parents (click here)

AP Calculator Policy (click here)

WEEK 1				WEEK 2
MONDAY 5/7/18				MONDAY 5/14/18
12:00-2:00	AP Psychology	Commons		8:00-11:00	*AP Biology	Commons
WEDNESDAY 5/9/18				TUESDAY 5/15/18
8:00-11:00	AP Literature and Comp.	Commons		8:00-11:30	*AP Calculus AB	Commons
THURSDAY 5/10/18				WEDNESDAY 5/16/18
8:00-11:00	AP US Gov. and Politics	Commons		8:00-11:30	AP Language	Gym
12:00-3:00	AP Environmental Science	Gym		THURSDAY 5/17/18
				12:00-3:00	*AP Statistics	Commons
FRIDAY 5/11/18				FRIDAY 5/18/18
8:00-11:30	AP US History	Gym		8:00-10:30	AP Human Geography	Gym

Volunteer Opportunity

High school student volunteers are needed for the elementary school  Field Day this Friday, April 27. The activity time is 12:00p-2:00p. The grade levels participating are 2nd and 3rd. The volunteer service commitment will be 11:45a-2:15p. We need volunteers to help run activities. See Ms. O'Kane or Ms. Flowe-Dawson if you are interested and available.

Stress: Understanding the Facts

                                  From the Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at one time or another. The difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation. Anxiety is a reaction to the stress.

Whether in good times or bad, most people say that stress interferes at least moderately with their lives. Chronic stress can affect your health, causing symptoms from headaches, high blood pressure, and chest pain to heart palpitations, skin rashes, and loss of sleep.

But you can learn how to reduce the impact of stress and manage your symptoms.

Physical activity is a proven way to reduce stress. Regular participation in aerobic exercise has been shown to decrease overall levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, and improve sleep and self-esteem. Other effective methods include mind-body practices of breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation.

Relaxation techniques have been used to assist in the treatment of phobias, panic disorder, and depression, as well as providing relief for people in stressful situations. Find out more about complementary and alternative medicine.

Try these tips when you're feeling stressed or anxious.

This fact sheet from the National Institute of Mental Health explains the different types of stress, the effect on your health, and how to manage it.

NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click it or Ticket Scholar-Athlete Essay Contest

 DEADLINE: Monday, April 30 at 11:59 pm

Student-Athletes can write a 400-word or less essay for a chance to win prizes from the NCHSAA! Here is the prompt: How can you position being a scholar athlete to promote positive behaviors to your peers, such as wearing a seat belt and staying away from drugs and alcohol?

Click here for the Scholar-Athlete Essay Competition application and to learn more about the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Scholar-Athlete Program! #BuckleUp #ClickitorTicke

NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click it or Ticket Scholar-Athlete Essay Contest

NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click it or Ticket Scholar-Athlete Essay Contest

 DEADLINE: Monday, April 30 at 11:59 pm

Student-Athletes can write a 400-word or less essay for a chance to win prizes from the NCHSAA! Here is the prompt: How can you position being a scholar athlete to promote positive behaviors to your peers, such as wearing a seat belt and staying away from drugs and alcohol?

Click here for the Scholar-Athlete Essay Competition application and to learn more about the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Scholar-Athlete Program! #BuckleUp #ClickitorTicket

WUNC Summer Youth Reporting Institute

WUNC is seeking applicants for our 2018 Summer Youth Reporting Institute.  We will be hiring 6-8 youth reporters who will be trained up to produce a radio and online story that tells us something new about their world.    This is part of WUNC’s effort to reflect the community it serves.  Our youth reporters help WUNC listeners learn something new about the world.

No journalism experience is necessary, but successful candidates will be engaged with their community, good communicators, curious and fearless.  All applications will be reviewed and considered but this program is designed for older high school age youth (Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates).

Each year our Youth Reporters cover a range of issues often using their own stories as a part of the narrative.  Last summer our reporters covered a racial incident at school, a student lead effort to close the achievement gap and a radical effort to help drug users survive another day.

We’ve got a video about our program here.

This is a learning experience for participating students but it’s also a job with expectations.  It’s 20 hours a week, paid and runs from June 14 – August 10.  While some exceptions can be made for second jobs, college visits and orientations Youth Reporters are expected to be able to work the entire 8-weeks.  The deadline to apply is May 11, 2018.

If you have any questions about the program please contact David Brower dbrower@wunc.org or 919-445-9171.

If you have a class, club or youth gathering that would like a visit from our team to tell you more about these jobs please contact Kimani Hall khall@wunc.org.

Please forward this to any and all who might be interested in rewarding summer employment.

Interested students can apply for these jobs here.

David Brower

Program Director                                       

919.445.9171 | 800.962.9862

SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION

There are many great opportunities in our state and around the country that provide supplemental learning opportunities during the Summer. See the links below for more information.

Pre-College Summer Science Programs for High School Students

Pre-College Summer Technology Programs for High School Students

Pre-College Summer Arts Programs for High School Students

Pre-College Summer Business Programs for High School Students

Duke Youth Programs

Duke Summer Academy for High School Students

Duke Summer College for High School Students

NC State Pre-College Programs for Elementary and Middle School Students

NC State Pre-College Programs for High School Students

NCSSM Summer Ventures

MySummer at Boston University

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: SHELTON CHALLENGE LEADERSHIP CAMP

The First-Year Shelton Challenge is a six-day summer experience for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. Shelton’s five cornerstones of values-based leadership—honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity and social responsibility—are the foundations of the camp. The core curriculum focuses on Personal Leadership Assessment and Interpersonal Dynamics, Role of Values and Ethics in Leadership, Leadership Traits and Approaches, Teambuilding and Empowering Others, Social Responsibility, Public Speaking, and Goal Setting.

The First-Year Shelton Challenge seeks youth who are rising 9th through 12th graders with a 3.0 grade point average (unweighted) or higher. Students will get to experience residence hall living, eat meals at a campus dining hall, and use indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. Cost to attend the program is $700.00 for the week.

Camps are available at either NC State or UNC Charlotte. Click here for more information.