South Carolina Virtual Charter School

April 2017 Newsletter

Issue 6, 2016-2017

South Carolina Virtual

In This Issue
Charter School
Students of the Year
is proud to recognize
Student of the Month two students monthly for
attaining Student of the
Most Improved Student Month status: one
of the Month student for overall
Student of the Month
Nominees for Student and one for Most
of the Month Improved Student.
SCVCS teachers and
Nominees for Most advisors recommend
Improved Student of students for this honor.
the Month
In addition, this month
Honor Society we have included our
Inductees four Students of the Year,
one from each grade.
Club Information
This month we will be
Student Spotlight, sending out an SCVCS
Caleb Grant t-shirt to each of our
winners.
Staff Spotlight, Congratulations to all of
Dr. Phil Flynn our nominees and
winners!

Photo by robbiesilver.com
SCVCS 2016-2017 High School Students of the Year

12th Grade - Erin F.

Erin F. is in her Senior year at SCVCS. She has been a student at

SCVCS for four years. Erin is an active member and leader in various
clubs at SCVCS. She serves as vice president of the National English
Honor Society and secretary for the National Honor Society, the Science
National Honor Society, and the Spanish Honor Society. She is also a
member of Beta Club, Rho Kappa, SMASH Club (FCA), and Writers
Roundtable. Outside of school, Erin is an active member of her community. She serves in her church
as a member of the choir and the media team, and she volunteers with childrens activities. She as-
sists her family on their chicken farm. In her free time, she enjoys making crafts through drawing,
crocheting, cross stitching, and origami. After graduating from SCVCS, Erin plans to attend Charles-
ton Southern University where she will major in Graphic Design and possibly minor in marketing or
business.

11th Grade JaNya B.

JaNya B. is in the 11th grade and has been with SCVCS for 4
years. She is a member of the Beta Club and the Student Gov-
ernment Association and she attends Science Club Meetings.
Outside of school, JaNya is an artist who enjoys character de-
sign and loves literature and poetry. After graduating from
SCVCS, she plans to attend college to pursue a career in web
design or concept art.

10th Grade Emily K.

Emily K. is in the 10th grade and has been with SCVCS for 5 years. She
is the President of Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary of Beta Club, and a mem-
ber of the National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, and
the French National Honor Society. She also attends SMASH Club/FCA
Meetings. Outside of school, she voluteers at North Elementary School
every week. She is an assistant with Childrens Church and works with
children ages 2-6 during Sunday evening survice. She loves to babysit
kids all ages, learn about the Lord, read books, and play with her five
pets. When she graduates from SCVCS, she would love to attend Clem-
son Univeristy to obtain a degree in Veterinary Science and someday
open her own Veterinary practice for large and small animals.
SCVCS 2016-2017 High School Students of the Year

9th Grade Kayla B.

Kayla B. is in the 9th grade and has been with SCVCS for 6 years. She is a
member of the National Beta Club. Outside of school, she plays soccer at
the Charlotte Soccer Academy. She also volunteers on Sunday mornings at
her churchs Sunday School and is involved in youth group. After graduat-
ing from SCVCS, she would like to attend a four-year university and play
soccer.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

Student of the Month: Most Improved Student

of the Month:

Rebekah R.
Rebekah is a great student
in our Geography course.
She is always prepared, does
an awesome job on her
assignments and is a lot of
fun to teach. Students like
Rebekah make teaching at
SCVCS a blast!!
-Ms. Chambers
Rachel R.
Rachel is a new student in our
school this year, and persevered
and made adjustments for the new
learning environment. She does a
super job reaching out to teachers
for help, and has done a great job
participating in ClassConnect
sessions and speaking to her peers
using the microphone. She never
gives up, and keeps on asking
questions until she understands a
concept.
-Ms. Benton

SCVCS t-shirts are now available!

They are $10 (cash only) and may be
purchased at social outings in Beaufort,
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and
Myrtle Beach.
 Student of the Month Nominees
Teacher: Subject: Nominee:
Waters Advisor Begum A.
Miller Advisor Xavier A.
Witbeck Family & Consumer Science Gavin A.
Benton Learning Strategies Anansa A.
Davis Math Anansa A.
Ray English 203 Jordan B.
Steele Music Jorden Serena B.
Capone Honors English 104 Zachary B.
Lauricella Biology Rachel B.
Yon English 103 Jaden B.
Folks Google Basics Breanna B.
Patterson Computer Science Ja'Nya B.
Whitehead Anatomy and Physiology Ja'Nya B.
Carroll Algebra 2 Block Piper B.
Surratt Advisor Sally B.
Jolly Law and Order Courtney C.
Patterson Computer Fundamentals Faith C.
Dowling Developmental Algebra Faith C.
Blanton Writing Faith C.
Boykin Geography Christian C.
White Electives/Other Jacob C.
Covert Digital Arts II Kelley C.
Whitehead Veterinary Science Kelley C.
Witbeck Health Science Jennifer C.
Haynes Culinary Arts Catherine C.
Pennington US History Brandon C.
Wood Psychology Briana C.
Green Geography Block Mackenzie D.
Carroll Probability and Statistics Alan D.
Brewer English IV Lauren D.
Walker Advisor Stephanie E.
Hatcher Chemistry Anna G.
Howze Image Design & Editing Allison G.
Nyland Computer Fundamentals Alexis G.
Brown Agricultural Science Owen G.
Durner US History Jamilah H.
Cullop Advisor Joshua H.
Clouse Chemistry McKenzie H.
Spicer Transition Skills Monica H.
Kendrick Archaeology Nick H.
Green Geography Henry H.
Howze Computer Fundamentals Logan H.
Genco Geometry Ladonica H.
Forrest U.S. History Ladonica H.
Smith Earth Science Block Natalie H.
Pennington Government Jennifer H.
Shuler Honors Algebra 2 Alexis H.
Hylton Advisor Kimberly I.
Howze Marketing II Katina J.
Crocker Continuing Algebra Sean J.
Betris Spanish 2 Andrew K.
Lowery English Andrew K.
Kendrick Government Andrew K.
Willis PreCalculus Emily K.
Hatcher Chemistry Honors Emily K.
Brewer Honors English IV Audrianna K.
Shuler Algebra 2 Albert K.
Knoerr English 103 Block Jeremy K.
Sprott Advisor Mason L.
Covert Personal Finance Michael L.
 Haynes Fashion Design Shelby L.
Chambers World History Robert L.
Genco Honors Geometry Maeko M.
Renfroe English II Benjamin M.
Langford Probability and Statistics Reilly M.
Brown Environmental Science Reilly M.
Moots Advisor Stephanie M.
Connell Web Design Kylee M.
Yon Journalism Haleigh M.
Baumann Spanish 1 Natalie M.
Lauricella Honors Biology Mary M.
Clouse Astronomy Mary M.
Knoerr English 103 Jada M.
Jolly Criminology Caitlin M.
DeWalk Physical Education Lauren M.
D'Annunzio English 204 Ti'Nazia M.
Morris Physics William M.
Smith Earth Science Eathan N.
Spicer Transition Skills Michael N.
Forrest U.S. History Block None N.
McMahon Life Skills Brian N.
Sherbert Geometry Tech Brandon O.
Porter Math Amanda P.
Boyd Biology Brandon P.
Brewer AP English Literature Lauren P.
Hawkins Forensic Science Emily P.
Boykin Economics Emily P.
Folks Game Design Audrey P.
Morris Physical Science Shavon P.
Smoak English 303 Tanner P.
Kendrick Anthropology Tanner P.
Connell Computer Fundamentals Wilson P.
Richardson Health Charles R.
D'Annunzio English 203 Charles R.
Haynes Early Childhood Taylor R.
Hooper Advisor Jasper R.
Chambers Geography Rebekah R.
Taylor Advisor Aimee S.
Dowling Developmental Algebra Block Nathan S.
Smoak English 303 Block Anna S.
Hatcher Chemistry Block Anna S.
Patterson Sports / Entertainment Marketing Carter S.
Capone English 103 Carter S.
Jolly Public Service Hunter S.
Team English 403 Lillie S.
Wood Economics Allison S.
Hawkins Biology Dixie S.
Blankenship Honors Algebra 1 Elizabeth S.
Reed Algebra 1 Christopher T.
Langford Probability and Statistics Emma T.
Blankenship Math Readiness Kaleigh T.
Richardson Forestry Charles T.
Willis Algebra II Charles T.
Nesbitt Advisor James T.
Calhoun Advisor Oleg U.
Patterson Advertising Josette V.
Nyland Restaurant Management Sarajane V.
Team English 403 Block Abigail W.
Cromer Electives/Other Hunter W.
Betris Spanish 3 Honors Erin W.
Crocker Math Readiness Savion W.
Young Advisor Ethan W.
Forrest U.S. History Honors Aubrey Z.
Most Improved Student of the Month Nominees
Teacher: Subject: Nominee:
Brewer English IV Bianca A.
Covert Personal Finance Abbey A.
Lauricella Honors Biology Adin A.
Richardson Forestry James A.
Jolly Criminology Makayla A.
Smoak English 303 Block Emma B.
Kendrick Anthropology Emma B.
Miller Advisor Danielle B.
Brewer Honors English IV Page B.
Howze Image Design & Editing Ryan B.
Patterson Advertising Maltese B.
Waters Advisor Dylan B.
Nyland Restaurant Management Dylan B.
Forrest U.S. History Block Megan B.
Ray English 203 Frandia B.
Steele Music Piper B.
Whitehead Anatomy and Physiology Simon B.
Folks Google Basics Justin B.
Team English 403 Block Micah B.
Surratt Advisor Faith C.
Shuler Algebra 2 Hunter C.
Sherbert Geometry Tech Chelsea C.
Connell Computer Fundamentals Chamar C.
Yon Journalism Lilijana C.
Walker Advisor Alexandra D.
Kendrick Government Amanda D.
Clouse Astronomy Kathryn D.
D'Annunzio English 203 Mykaela D.
Team English 403 Paul F.
Willis PreCalculus Luke F.
Dowling Developmental Algebra Katelin F.
Baumann Spanish 1 Emma F.
Forrest U.S. History Honors Valeria G.
Morris Physical Science Nicholas G.
Howze Marketing II Evan G.
Jolly Public Service Claude G.
Whitehead Veterinary Science Kiana G.
Cullop Advisor Roman G.
Betris Spanish 3 Honors McKenzie H.
Carroll Probability and Statistics Italia H.
Covert Digital Arts II Brittany H.
White Electives/Other Lauren H.
Genco Geometry Travis H.
Renfroe English II Evan H.
Pennington Government Jacob H.
Knoerr English 103 Block Anna H.
Chambers World History Anna H.
Knoerr English 103 Kevin H.
Crocker Math Readiness Kevin H.
Spicer Transition Skills Natalie H.
Kendrick Archaeology Jordan H.
Davis Math Mikarra H.
Patterson Computer Science William I.
Reed Algebra 1 Alley J.
Morris Physics Emma J.
Witbeck Health Science Madison J.
Hylton Advisor Sean J.
Hatcher Chemistry Albert K.
Brown Environmental Science Bradley K.
Haynes Fashion Design Anijah L.
 Teacher: Subject: Nominee:
Most Improved Sprott Advisor Jada L.
Haynes Culinary Arts Trinity L.
Student of the Willis Algebra II Savannah .
Month Langford Probability and Statistics Brielle M.
Moots Advisor Jennifer M.
Nominees: Smith Earth Science Block Jennifer M.
Forrest U.S. History Jennifer M.
Patterson Computer Fundamentals Hanna M.
Yon English 103 Hanna M.
Boyd Biology Kalaiaha M.
Smith Earth Science Jacob M.
Genco Honors Geometry Caleb M.
Smoak English 303 Jack M.
Porter Math Saviah M.
Capone Honors English 104 Kaylee M.
Blankenship Honors Algebra 1 Kaylee M.
Chambers Geography Paola M.
Hatcher Chemistry Honors Ti'Nazia M.
Wood Psychology Hannah M.
Carroll Algebra 2 Block Kendra M.
Blankenship Math Readiness Anthony O.
Brown Agricultural Science Ashley P.
Green Geography Block Madison P.
Witbeck Family & Consumer Science Alexxis P.
Boykin Economics Matthew Tyler P.
Connell Web Design Sarah P.
McMahon Life Skills Hank P.
Nyland Computer Fundamentals Corey P.
Langford Probability and Statistics Hannah P.
Lauricella Biology Mahmudah R.
Hooper Advisor Jonah R.
Patterson Sports/Entertainment Marketing Nathan R.
Boykin Geography NyDashia S.
Taylor Advisor Sydney S.
Capone English 103 Alianah S.
Pennington US History Seth S.
DeWalk Physical Education Joshua S.
Hawkins Biology Joshua S.
Crocker Continuing Algebra Meredith S.
Green Geography Chance S.
Lowery English JohnsieAnn S.
Hatcher Chemistry Block Abigail S.
Folks Game Design Dixie S.
Durner US History Julia S.
Clouse Chemistry Morgan S.
Nesbitt Advisor Shaiann T.
Howze Computer Fundamentals Sarah T.
Wood Economics Faith U.
Jolly Law and Order Morgan V.
Haynes Early Childhood Madelyn V.
Richardson Health Sidney V.
Blanton Writing Caroline W.
Hawkins Forensic Science Alexandra W.
Calhoun Advisor Sakinah W.
Spicer Transition Skills Michael W.
Shuler Honors Algebra 2 Erin W.
Cromer Electives/Other Kiara W.
Dowling Developmental Algebra Block Denise W.
Betris Spanish 2 Shakiem W.
D'Annunzio English 204 Alante Y.
Young Advisor Brianna Y.
Congratulations to our 2017
Honor Society Inductees
The National Beta Club
Jordan Baker
Rachel Bentley
Kayla Brandt
Zyon Cumberbatch
Payton Fowler
Cassidy Funderburk
Henry Hoeberling
Kaylyn Holbert
Alexis Hucks
Jaley Krause
Robert Lynch
Elijah Neal
Joie Pinckney
Noah Rawlings
Faith Stogner
Jake Walters
Hannah Weaver
Lillian Western

The National Honor Society

Begum Abdul-Alim
James R. Jones
Emily Keller
Eryka Lint
Stanley McLeod
Khaliya Newton
Abigail Nix
Hannah Owen
Audrey Poltorak
Charles Rhodes ll
Anna Ullmann

The National English Honor Society

Charles Rhodes
Acacia Van Kirk
Hannah Weaver
Lililan Western

La Sociedad Honoraria Hispnica

Alexandra Davis
Lauren Miller
Noah Rawlings
Sophia Zhang

La Socit Honoraire de Franais

JaNay Breeden
Jennifer Howell
Emily Keller
Congratulations to our 2017
Honor Society Inductees

The National Beta Club

The National Honor Society

 Congratulations to our 2017
Honor Society Inductees

The National English Honor Society

La Sociedad Honoraria Hispnica La Socit Honoraire de Franais

 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: Caleb Grant
Caleb Grant is a senior here at SCVCS. Caleb is a part of a program run
by Honeywell that teaches leadership skills to students from all over the world. It
takes place at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Caleb
spent a week there this March. Calebs dad is employed by Honeywell and this is
a program offered to the children of Honeywell employees.

While Caleb was at HCLA (Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy), he

learned many new valuable skills that he can use in his everyday life. Some of
those skills include soldering electronics, programming, civil engineering, and gen-
eral rocketry. Caleb says that HCLA has changed his life for the better and has
given him the chance to learn about other cultures and countries of his newly
found friends.

In Calebs
opinion, there
are no nega-
tives to the pro-
gram except
that he had to
miss a week of
school but at- CALEB
tending SCVCS
makes this a
possibility.

When asked
what the best thing about the program was, Caleb expressed that he enjoyed
meeting so many wonderful people from all places around the earth who share
the same mindset as him. The one thing he would like to see is the program reach
out to even more countries so more students could get involved with HCLA.

Caleb was asked to share some tips to students aspiring to get involved with the
U.S. Space and Rocket Center. He believes the best tip he can give is that you
must have patience with your peers. Not everyone at HCLA is on the same level
when it comes to speaking English so patience is key. During teamwork exercises
it is good to be open minded when it comes to problem-solving. Caleb shared
that this also means that you must be able to trust your teammates and that his or
her ideas will work. Another tip Caleb would like to share is to not be afraid to get
out of your comfort zone. He says, You would be surprised at how much you can
truly accomplish. Calebs last tip is to just have fun with whatever you are doing
at the moment.

Great tips, Caleb! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
 SCVCS Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Flynn
My full name is Philip Dunne Flynn, III, which indicates that there were two others who shared my
name (my father and grandfather and actually my great grandfather who was named Philip Dunne).
I currently live in Lexington, SC, but grew up in Union, SC. I attended the University of South Carolina
where I earned a BA in History, a Masters of Education in Social Studies, an Education Specialist de-
gree in Educational Leadership, and a PhD in Education Administration. All degrees were earned at
the University of South Carolina.

I am married. My wife Karen is a retired RN and Teacher. I have three children, Philip IV (my Optome-
trist), Sean (my Dentist), and Lauren (Occupational Therapist) and five grandchildren. In my spare
time, I enjoy a good book, strong coffee, visiting Charleston, listening to oldies radio, watching Game-
cock sports, and attending the grandchildrens soccer matches and dance recitals.

I have enjoyed 44 years as an educator in South Carolinas public school system. I began my career in
Saluda School District One where I taught secondary social studies for five years. I then served as a
middle school assistant principal for five years and elementary principal for six years. In 1989, I moved
to Barnwell to become Principal of Barnwell High School. I remained at the high school as principal
until 2003, at which time I moved to the District Office. In 2006, I became Deputy Superintendent for
Academics in Fairfield County School District. I also served as President of the South Carolina High
School League Executive Committee, as a mentor of principals and an assessor of aspiring administra-
tors. I have led several technical assistance visits for High Schools that Work and served on numerous local,
state, and regional committees and evaluation teams.

I retired briefly in 2008, but returned to education within six weeks taking on special projects for the
South Carolina Department of Education. Since April 2009, I have served as SCVCS High School Ad-
ministrator and Director of Federal Projects. SCVCS is, to me, the flagship of virtual schools. We are
able to provide a first-class educational opportunity to a growing number of young people through-
out the state. The teachers and administrators that I am privileged to work with are outstanding. As a
virtual school, we are not confined to geographic borders in selecting our teaching staff. Therefore,
we are able to select the best teachers in the state regardless of location. Working with these innova-
tive educators and young people has contributed to my eagerness to continue to contribute to our
school and continue to provide this option to the students of South Carolina.

Thank you, Dr. Flynn, for sharing your story and for all of the wonderful things that you do for
our school, staff and students.