Our first priority continues to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, students, and partners in the affected regions. We are still assessing the situation. Many of our team members and students still face power outages, communication challenges, and severe disruptions. In response, we have developed contingency plans to support students and staff during recovery.
Here’s how NCVPS is assisting:
Instructional Continuity: We are preparing for potential extended closures, particularly in districts most affected by the storm. Drawing from our experience with Hurricane Florence, we evaluated flexible options for students and teachers to ensure minimal disruption to learning. We are also working on strategies to provide additional instructional coverage where needed.
Flexibility for Impacted Students: We have directed NCVPS instructors to show maximum flexibility with deadlines and assignments for students impacted by the hurricane. We understand that many students are going through a challenging time, and we aim to reduce any additional stress related to their coursework.
Please let impacted students know that our teachers do not expect them to continue working on their NCVPS courses while their local school is closed due to storm damage. Their safety and well-being are the most important things, and our teachers understand that schoolwork may not be your top priority. However, if students feel up to it and would like to keep working on their assignments, they are more than welcome to do so. Our teachers are available to help, so students shouldn’t hesitate to reach out if they need support or have any questions.
Monitoring and Communication: Our team continues to monitor the situation through state and local channels. As we gather more details from emergency services and local reports, we will refine our support strategies and communicate further with you.
At the first opportunity, schools should contact their students’ NCVPS teachers. Enrollment reports and grade reports have our teachers’ contact information. Please update our teachers on the specific needs of impacted students. For broader, school-wide support or solutions, contact our staff directly at ncvpsinfo@ncpublicschools.gov or submit a help-desk ticket.
Transfer Options: For students who are unable to return to their physical schools due to damage or extended closures, NCVPS offers a seamless option to continue their education online. Schools can transfer these students into NCVPS courses, providing some continuity to their education. Please contact us for assistance in making these transitions as smooth as possible.
Homeschool Options: As with the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents may opt to homeschool their students due to displacement or trauma from the hurricane. You are welcome to transfer them into NCVPS courses, where they can continue their education from anywhere while remaining a member of your school. If parents prefer to homeschool independently, please direct them to our Non-Public page.
Please note, there is a fee for non-public enrollments, as required by state legislation. However, because these are North Carolina public school courses, students can easily transfer back into public schools with full credit for the courses they completed with us.
We sincerely appreciate your ongoing partnership, and we are committed to working closely with all districts and schools to support students during this challenging period. Please do not hesitate to contact us if your students need additional support or flexibility.
