NCVPS E-lert for April 7, 2025 (Spring Testing + Enrollment for the 25-26 School Year)

April 8, 2025NCVPS E-lert for April 7, 2025 (Spring Testing + Enrollment for the 25-26 School Year) Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 6:38 pm Tags: cyber school, education, high school, NCVPS, North Carolina, North Carolina Virtual Public School, virtual schoolAn item from a US-based K-12 online learning program.April 7, 2025We have several important updates to share in this week.

We posted a progress report last Thursday. See the action steps you can take to assist your students. Additionally, we have details on state testing and NCVPS grading guidelines.



We also are extending an invitation to all NC educators to join the Digital Learning Collaborative. Full details are below!Please forward this e-lert to any stakeholders who may need it. They can subscribe to the e-lert here.

This Week at NCVPSState TestingThis is a reminder that schools must administer all state exams for NCVPS students. See our NCVPS Grades and Testing Reference Guide for details on EOC and CTE testing.Progress Report Action StepsWe posted a progress report last Thursday, April 3.

Be sure to check on your students’ progress. Visit our Progress Report Action Steps page for all the details on how to help your students with their NCVPS courses.A Snapshot of NCVPS Grading GuidelinesSee our Snapshot of NCVPS Grading Guidelines for a quick overview of NCVPS’s grading and testing policies and procedures.

Please note that NCVPS teachers must adhere to the NCVPS grading guidelines, practices, and procedures, which can be found in our Grading and Testing Quick Reference Guide. NCVPS teachers cannot adjust their NCVPS grading guidelines, practices, and procedures based on a local school’s or district’s policy.Summer School and Public School ParentsWe’ve had a number of public school parents inquire about paying for summer school.

NC State Statute 115C prevents parents of public school students from paying out-of-pocket for any public school instruction, including NCVPS summer courses. Public schools are responsible for covering the cost of summer enrollments.NCVPS and the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC)We are inviting all North Carolina educators to join us in the Digital Learning Collaborative.

The DLC is designed to connect and empower North Carolina educators in a more engaging and collaborative environment. For more details on how to join, follow this link.Registration for 2025-2026Registration for the 25-26 school year is open.

Visit our 25-26 calendar and 25-26 course catalog.We also have a new filtering feature in our registration system. This will make it easier to find the NCVPS courses that you need.

Registration TipsHere are a few tips as you register:Use our new filters to ensure you’re enrolling in the correct semester. We have summer, fall, spring, yearlong, early standard, and standard start options.Be sure to add the IEP and 504 modifications as you enroll students with IEPs.

Download an enrollment report when you’re done registering for the day. Check to see if your students are enrolled or waitlisted.Understand our waitlist.

Our instructional directors use the waitlist to determine if they need to open a new section of the course or increase the capacity of an already opened section.We will likely have a few courses end up on our course capacity list. Popular demand and teacher limitations drive this list.

Students waitlisted for those courses may have a difficult time getting a seat in the course.Early Start vs. Standard Start: Choose Your End Date for Final GradesNCVPS has two dates for reporting Fall 2025 final grades:Early Start classes: December 11, 2025Standard Start classes: January 15, 2026For Spring 2026, we also have two dates for reporting final grades:Early Start Classes: May 14, 2026Standard Start Classes: May 21, 2026Each semester, we offer two calendars: Early Start and Standard Start.

Consider two points when choosing a calendar in which to enroll students.First: When do you have access to your students? You need to ensure they can access their NCVPS courses.Second: When do you need final grades?Determine when you need final grades and register students for that calendar (Early Start or Standard Start).

In the past, we’ve had several schools request early final grades late in the semester. We have moved away from that practice. Our concerns are always for student success and academic integrity.

We prefer that students are not rushed through a course. They need time to complete all the modules and objectives in their courses. Please guard that teaching and learning time for your online students.

Work with your data managers and curriculum directors to help ensure this best practice.See our 2025-2026 Academic Year Guide for full registration details.Credit Recovery UpdateThe State Board of Education has updated its Credit Recovery (CR) policy, requiring a numeric grade for non-elective graduation requirement courses beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

This means that starting in Fall 2025, CR courses for required subjects will no longer be graded as Pass/Fail. Instead, the numeric grade will be factored into the student’s original failing grade proportionally. However, CR courses in Summer 2025 will still use the Pass/Fail grading system.

Schools should review this change carefully to ensure compliance with the new policy.Peer Tutoring CenterUse our Peer Tutoring Center printable guides in your classroom or lab! There’s a link to the Peer Tutoring Center in every NCVPS course. Be sure your students are taking advantage of this great resource!Current ReportingWhat Grades Are Currently Posted?April 3 – Progress Reports Posted in the NCVPS Registration SystemWhat’s Next on the Schedule?April 17 – Progress Reports Posted in the NCVPS Registration SystemProgress Report Action StepsWhat 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.

A Snapshot of NCVPS Grading GuidelinesSee our Snapshot of NCVPS Grading Guidelines for a quick overview of NCVPS’s grading and testing policies and procedures. Please note that NCVPS teachers must adhere to the NCVPS grading guidelines, practices, and procedures, which can be found in our Grading and Testing Quick Reference Guide. NCVPS teachers cannot adjust their NCVPS grading guidelines, practices, and procedures based on a local school’s or district’s policy.

Reporting OverviewSee 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.Program Spotlight: Edvantage TutoringDid you know that Edvantage Tutoring offers virtual, live, standards-based support for Middle and High School students in Math, Science, and ELA?UPDATES: Spring 2025 Program Details:Tutoring is available Monday – Wednesday, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, weekly through May 22, 2025.

Tutoring Fee: $35/hour flat fee.Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes each.NCVPS Edvantage Tutoring Services Offered In:6th, 7th & 8th Grade ELA, Math & ScienceMiddle School ELA: Writing Lab (asynchronous assistance in ELA)8th Grade Math IHigh School Math I, II, & IIIHigh School BiologyHigh School English: Writing Lab (asynchronous assistance in English)*General MS/HS Asynchronous Support (asynchronous assistance in all curriculum areas)Enroll your students today for Spring 2025.

Learn more at https://ncvps.org/edvantage-tutoring.News ArchiveHealth and Physical Education Forms Updated (6-18-24)Co-Teaching/Blended Course for Our Classroom TeachersNCVPS In-Real-Time PilotAP Join CodesNo-Show ReportingOCS Enrollments – Adding a Second Classroom TeacherTOT2 (Teacher Online Training) Registration Is OpenLevel Up with NCVPSNCVPS has four programs that will enhance your professional educational journey! North Carolina teachers have been transforming teaching and learning by engaging with our developmental and transformational programs.

We aim to help educators bring innovation to their classrooms, schools, and districts.Let NCVPS help you elevate your work and campus. Start by choosing the program that’s right for you!Professional Development CoursesOur Professional Development courses sharpen teaching skills.

Courses are offered in a self-paced format.Digital TransitionWebinar SeriesNavigate the shift to online and hybrid teaching digital with our Digital Transition Webinar series.Partnership CourseProgramIn our Partnership Course Program, we provide the online courses and your district or school provides the teacher.

Virtual SchoolsNetworkIf you are part of a local virtual academy, join our Virtual Schools Network for resource-sharing and collaboration.School Support Links2024-2025 GuideParents’ Community Connections NewsletterOffice HoursEdvantage TutoringHome and Private SchoolsELA OrientationStudent LifeGet Involved! NCVPS offers many ways students can participate in extra-curricular activities. Check out our Culture Cafe series, the iWorkNC speaker series, our various clubs, and free tutoring! See our Student Life page for details.

Connecting with ParentsAs virtual learning has become a part of everyday learning for most families across North Carolina, many parents, guardians, and mentors continue to struggle with how to support their online learners in blended and online classes. To provide resources and strategies for how to support not only our NCVPS students, but all online learners in North Carolina, NCVPS has created two Supporting Online Students (SOS) video courses in Canvas. Both courses are free, open to the public, and do not require login credentials.

Please share both links with your educational communities and parent networks. Supporting Students – All NCThe first course, Supporting Online Students – All NC, is general in nature and is designed for parents, guardians, and mentors of any student who is participating in a blended or online course or is enrolled in a fully online program regardless of school or grade level.Supporting Students – NCVPSThe second course, Supporting Online Students – NCVPS, is specific to NCVPS and includes specific examples, demonstrations, and resources for NC Virtual parents, guardians, and mentors.

Get Our Apps!NCVPS has a mobile app, and Canvas has two mobile apps and a web portal. What does each one do? We’re glad you asked! Here you go:NCVPS App: Stay connected with what’s happening at NCVPS. Think of these as “front office” notifications.

Canvas Apps and Web Portal: Connect with a student’s course, see grades, due dates, pacing guides, and message the teacher.Check out the guide on our Mobile Apps page to see when and where it’s best to use each app or portal.Mobile AppsThank you, everyone!Your North Carolina students appreciate your dedication and hard work!{View as Webpage} | Subscribe North Carolina Virtual Public School | 343 E.

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