As the end of the semester approaches, we would like to share some important information to help you support your students’ successful completion of their NCVPS courses. Below are some key dates and actions for the close of the Spring ‘24 classes:
Important Dates
Last Day of Early Start Classes: Dec. 6, 2024
Final Grades Posted for Early Start Classes: Dec. 12, 2024
Last Day of Standard Start Classes: Jan. 10, 2025
Final Grades Posted for Standard Start Classes: Jan. 16, 2025
Students will not be able to submit assignments after the last day of class unless they’ve arranged for an extension.Â
Course Extensions
Schools may arrange for an extension for your student at the end of the course. We offer 5-day extensions for fall and spring classes and 3-day extensions for summer classes. The school e-learning advisor must request the extension. We cannot grant extensions on parent or student requests.Â
State Tests
Please be aware that all End-of-Course (EOC) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) state tests must be administered by the schools. Schools will also need to average these scores into the grades posted by NCVPS for those courses. Ensure that your student’s school has made arrangements with the school’s testing coordinator to facilitate these tests.
Exam Exemptions
If your student is exempt from final exams according to your district or charter school’s policy, the school should inform the NCVPS teachers. NCVPS will record an exemption (EX) for the exam grade, and the classwork grade will be used for the final grade.
Grades
NCVPS provides biweekly progress reports to schools. At the end of the term, we provide schools with a final grade report, which includes the weighted coursework grade (80%) and the final exam grade (20%) for all classes that do not have a state test.Â
Support Your Student
- Daily Check-ins: Encourage your student to log in daily and follow their pacing guide closely.
- Technical Setup: Ensure they have a dedicated workspace and the necessary technology.
- Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with your student’s NCVPS teacher and the school’s e-learning advisor (ELA) to monitor progress and address any concerns.
Resources for Parents
You can find additional guidance and resources for supporting your student on our Parent Resources page.
Role of Schools
Please remember that many administrative and testing tasks are handled by the enrolling schools. This includes enrolling and dropping students, checking progress reports, managing exam exemptions, entering final grades into PowerSchool, and administering state tests.
Thank you for supporting your student’s learning with NCVPS. If you have any questions about your student’s progress or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact their NCVPS teacher or your school’s e-learning advisor.
