South Carolina Virtual Charter School

February 2017 Newsletter

Issue 4, 2016-2017

In This Issue The South Carolina Virtual

Most Nominated Charter School
Students of the Month is proud to recognize two
students this month for
Most Nominated Most attaining Most Nominated
Improved Students of Student of the Month, and
the Month two students for attaining
Most Nominated Most
Principals Honor Roll Improved Student of the
Month for the first semester.
Teachers Honor Roll SCVCS teachers and
advisors recommend
Club Information students for this honor.

Student Spotlights This month we will be

sending out an SCVCS
Michael Nichols t-shirt to each of our
winners.
Jasper Rogers
Congratulations
Teacher Spotlight to all of our
Chris Walker nominees and winners!
Congratulations to our Most Nominated
Students of the Month:

Congratulations to our Most Nominated

Most Improved Students of the Month:
 Principals Honor Roll
(Students have earned an A average in ALL classes.)

Benjamin A. Joshua H. Samuel P.

Xavier A. Samuel H. Joie P.
Begum A. Stephen H. Audrey P.
Gavin A. Nick H. Tanner P.
Jacob B. Henry H. Jeffrey P.
Federica B. Kaylyn H. Victoria P.
Paula B. Ladonica H. Wilson P.
Morgan B. Jennifer H. Lauren Q.
Kayla B. Alexis H. Noah R.
Darion B. Zelena H. Noah R.
Sally B. Charles P. Amanda R.
Andrew B. Albert K. Jasper R.
Ainsley C. Jeremy A. Tyler R.
Christian C. Andrew K. Rebekah R.
Zackary C. Emily K. Sajwa S.
Rebecca C. Acacia K. Mahmood S.
Jarrod C. Anderson K. Hanna S.
Lyudmila C. Carter K. Halley S.
Marsha C. Jaley K. Allison S.
Nolan C. Anna L. Faith S.
Alexis C. Jada L. Svetlana S.
Brandon C. Nathan L. Brian T.
Briana C. Mason L. Autumn T.
Alan D. Maeko M Ashanti T.
Yea D. Chesler M. Autumn T.
Alanna D. Dylan M. Madeline T.
Emily D. Mary M. Oleg U.
Erin F. Jada M. Jesse W.
Payton F. Lauren M. Jake W.
Cassidy F. Holly M. Hannah W.
Alexis G. Brendan M. Vincent W.
Owen G. Luisa O. Sakinah W.
Tara H. Brandon P. Aubrey Z.
 Teachers Honor Roll
(Students have earned an A or B average in ALL classes.)

Maria A. Logan C. Evan H.

Adam A. Allison C. Valeria G.
Sommer A. Catherine C. Matthew H.
Jarred A. Zyon C. Karrigan H.
Anabelle A. Susan C. Garrison H.
Jordan B. David C. Richard H.
Joseph B. Alexandra D. Nadirah I.
Emma B. Faith D. Kimberly I.
Jorden B. Averey D. Kiera J.
Rachel B. Cierra D. Cassie J.
Brittni B. Joseph D. Christina J.
Kaitlan B. Shantal E. Stephen J.
William B. Seth E. James J.
Devin B. Stephanie E. Nicholas J.
Lauren B. Mary F. Beatrice S.
Evan B. Paul F. Robert M.
Destiny B. Luke F. Michael B.
Laura B. Makala F. James F.
Ja'Nya B. Ryan F. Farhannah K.
Tyrone B. Adam F. Audrianna K.
Jimmy B. Joshua F. Ashlyee K.
Joshua B. Renee F. Nicholas K.
Kierra B. Jolene F. Arabella L.
Jordan B. Desmond F. Attiyah L.
Courtney C. Anna G. Mikaeel L.
Danielle C. Joseph G. Anijah L.
Angeline C. McKenna G. Trinity L.
Faith C. Dominique G. Trinity L.
Jacob C. Jamilah H. Joshua L.
Hope C. Dawson H. Mark L.
Jeffrey C. Monica H. Robert L.
Kelley C. Abigail H. Courtney M.
Haley C. Summer H. Macaila M.
Catherine C. Joshua H. Benjamin M.
Cody C. Nathan H. Cameron M.
Michael C. Brady H. Madison M.
 Teachers Honor Roll
(Students have earned an A or B average in ALL classes.)

Elijah M. Jennifer P. Josiah S.

Candi M. Gavin P. Dixie S.
Cameron M. Maria R. Brittany S.
Stanley M. Taylor R. Samuel S.
Autumn M. Melody R. Christopher T.
Sean M. Philip R. Emma T.
Jade M. Charles R. Cheye-Anna T.
Caitlin M. Cody R. Jessica T.
Lacan M. Amber R. Charles T.
Allure M. Austin R. James T.
Zoe M. Gabriel R. Faith T.
William M. Cheyla R. Ariel T.
Khaliya N. Lexi S. Lisa T.
Alina N. Aimee S.
Olivia T.
Jessica N. Emily S.
Alice T.
Michael N. Hannah S.
Anna U.
Abigail N. Shaakirah S.
Lee U.
Keanu O. Semaj S.
Josette V.
Nicholas O. Sydney S.
Jesse V.
Hannah O. Alianah S.
Brandon O. Kaitlyn V.
Jeanie S.
Kara O. Cameron V.
Nolan S.
Ashley P. Joshua S. Kimberly V.
Mackenzie P. Jordon S. Karlie W.
Bethany P. Hunter S. Jennifer W.
Jake P. Morgan S. Mark W.
Brooklyn P. Lillie S. Justin W.
Julia P. Cheyann S. Lillian W.
Aidan P. Christianna S. Carson W.
Alexxis P. Lauren S. Briteny W.
Lauren P. Julia S. Sierra W.
Cassidy P. Priscilla S. Megan W.
Emily P. Austin S. Brandon W.
Sarah P. Sarah S. Christopher Y.
Hank P. Zachary S. Chloe Y.
Shavon P. Clareese S. Sophia Z.
 Club dates can be found on the school calendar on the school home page.

Most clubs meet online in the SCVCS Clubhouse. http://tinyurl.com/SCVCSclubhouse.

Beta Club This meeting is for all Beta Club Members. Sponsors: Holly Dowling and Cindy Reed
The SCVCS High School Book Club meets monthly to enjoy open discussion about the 2015-2016 YABA
Book Club Nominees. The SCVCS High School Book Club is open to all students enrolled in high school cours-
es. Sponsor: Holly Sasser
Come join other students who enjoy crafting. Share pictures and talk about types of crafts you enjoy
Craft Club making. We will highlight a different type of craft each month. We will also come up with a theme for
each month. Sponsor: Jeanette Schuler
FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing careers in business and the largest student busi-
ness organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA prepares students for real-
FBLA world professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career suc-
cess. Sponsors: Brooke Nyland, Fran Howze, Julia Folks, Meredith Covert, Michelle Patterson, and
Aimee Connell
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society dedi-
cated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and pro-
Mu Alpha Theta moting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Mu Alpha Theta
meets once monthly and our regular meetings are open to all SCVCS students. Sponsor: Patra Lang-
ford
National Honor
This meeting is for members of the National Honor Society. Sponsor: Susan Brewer
Society
Students will learn different aspects of photography such as the use of light, shadow, angle,
Photography
etc. Topics will be discussed in monthly meetings. We will use personal knowledge from both students,
Club
sponsors, online tutorials, and guest speakers. Sponsors: Harriet Smith and Melissa Boyd
The Red Cross club meets once a month to explore the many services provided by the Red Cross, and
Red Cross Club to discuss mission-related service projects that focus on preparedness, blood services, and fundrais-
ing. Sponsor: Terri Betris
The Science Club is open to all students that are interested in participating in science beyond the
Science Club/
classroom. We do a live Demo at each meeting. Science Club Activities will begin in Novem-
Science National
ber. Student enrolled in Honors level Sciences are encouraged to join the Science National Honor So-
Honor Society
ciety. Sponsors: Andrea Lauricella, Lorena Hatcher and Penny Morris
Rho Kappa - Na-
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and
tional Social
seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Rho Kappa provides national recogni-
Studies Honor
tion and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. Sponsor: Lee Ann Forrest
Society
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispnica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Span-
Spanish National
ish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portu-
Honor Society
guese (AATSP). Sponsor: Terri Betris
Students Ministering and Serving Him will allow students the opportunity to minister, serve, socialize, and
SMASH (FCA) impact others through their faith in Jesus Christ. All high school students are welcome to attend. Spon-
sors: Kenny Richardson, Brooke Nyland, Cindy Reed, Heather Ray and Adam Steele
The goal of SGA is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and participate in the democratic
Student Govern-
process and leadership develop. Students will also be provided the ability to represent their fellow
ment Association
(SGA) classmates to help promote positive school relations among students, faculty, and staff. Sponsors:
Michelle Patterson and Casie Jolly
If you enjoy music, join us to listen to and participate in discussions of musicians, composers, music
Tri-M (Music) composition, musical styles, and the music business. Open to all high school students. Sponsors: Adam
Steele and Donnette Baumann
Come share your poetry, fiction, or other creative work in a fun, supportive environment! Explore writ-
Writers ing websites, contests, and helpful tips. Well shake things up and try new things each month so that
Roundtable you stay motivated. Newcomers always welcome. Just pop in! Sponsors: Melissa DAnnunzio and
Melissa Creech-Renfroe
For more information about SCVCS High School clubs,
activities, field trips and events, visit us at:

www.scvcshighschool.blogspot.com
 SCVCS Student Spotlight: MICHAEL NICHOLS
Michael Nichols has been interested in firefighting for years, and now
is a junior firefighter. He is on track to become certified. He said, I became inter-
ested in becoming a Firefighter when I was a little boy and I got an antique fire
truck from my Paw Paw. I have always had two loves: The Marine Corps and the
Fire Dept. The fire program helped me get into the Fire course at the Career Cen-
ter, and if I complete two years I will come out certified. Michael went on to ex-
plain how firefighting has evolved over the years. He said, Firefighting has
evolved from just fighting fires to hazmat operations and medical emergencies.
We can understand that Michael will have a background not only in fighting fires,
but in these other important areas as well.

As with anything, there are pros and cons to firefighting. When asked about
these pros and cons, Michael explained, The pros are being able to save
someones life or property, helping
my community and riding the big
trucks. The cons are I could lose my
life and you cant always save a
persons life or their home. I have
made good friends, brothers, with
people who are like minded with
myself. He also mentioned how he
reaches out to others wanting to
get involved with firefighting. Mi-
chael said, I give them a tour of
the station, I talk to them about join-
ing a program with their local Fire
Dept. and try to answer any ques-
tions they may have.

Michael is definitely an asset

to his community and Im sure he
will succeed in fighting fires. In clos-
ing, Michael gave some tips for stu-
dents aspiring to get involved in fire-
fighting. He stated, Lift weights
and cardio, get comfortable with
heights and tight spaces, join a lo-
cal fire program, get comfortable
with heat, and get comfortable
with blood and the deceased.
Thanks Michael, for what you do.
 SCVCS Student Spotlight: JASPER ROGERS
Jasper Rogers is a student at SCVCS who enjoys bowling. He became in-
terested in bowling when his mother would take him and his brother to a local
bowling alleys free summer program. Jasper became more seriously involved in
bowling last fall when he joined a league. Jasper describes bowling as an indoor
sport where scoring can be induvial or by team.

Jasper feels bowling is an enjoyable sport that can be a fun social event for all ag-
es and skill levels. He enjoys being able to hang out with kids his age. Jasper says
that the one negative to bowling in a league is that he has to get up early on Sat-
urday mornings and be at the bowling alley on time.

Before Jasper began bowling he played baseball with his church league but
eventually he became too old to play in that league. He was excited when he re-
alized he could be on a bowling team with people his age without having to try
out. Jasper says that his coaches and teammates have helped with his bowling
techniques and because of that his game has improved greatly. His average
score is 187! Being on a bowling team has helped Jasper become a stronger per-
son physically and mentally. He is happier now because he can socialize with
team and league members.

Jasper says
the best thing
about bowling
is that it is an
indoor sport so
he can partici-
pate year
round and he
very much en-
joys hanging
out with his
teammates. If
it were up to
him he would
bowl more of-
ten. Way to
go, Jasper!
 SCVCS Advisor Spotlight: CHRIS WALKER
My name is Chris Walker and I am a school counselor at SCVCS. I live in Fort

Mill now after living in Chapin South Carolina for around 10 years. I am married and
have 3 kids. Drew is 8 and I have twins, Harrison and Charlotte, who are 4 years old.
They keep me very busy but in my free time I love to play golf and hike. I also am a
huge Clemson fan and go to as many
football games as I can. Go Tigers!

I went to Clemson University for my un-

dergraduate degree and studied Psy-
chology. I also attended USC and got
my Educational Specialist degree in
school counseling. I have been counsel-
ing for 4 years now and my caseload in
9th through 11th graders with the last
name staring with D through F. I love
working at SCVCS for a ton of reasons,
first is the people I work with. The office is
so much fun and always willing to help if
you have a question or are in a bind.
Next, I love working with my students
and parents. They are the reason we as a school do this and to see how much they
work and how many obstacles they overcome to be successful with us is so reward-
ing. Last I want to say I love working with all of our teachers. They are so easy to work
with and when I need something extra like a makeup plan or extra help for a student
I have never been told no I cant do that for a student. It is so easy to work with peo-
ple like this and am grateful for my time helping students.

Thank you, Chris. We appreciate all that you do for your students and the staff at
South Carolina Virtual Charter School!