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South Carolina Virtual Charter School

December 2014 Newsletter

SCVCS is proud to recognize

two students monthly for

attaining Student of the

Monthstatus: one student

for overall Student of the

Monthand one forMost Im-

proved Student. SCVCS

teachers and advisors rec-

ommend students for this

honor.

Each month we will havevarious prizes for our win-

ners! This month we will be

sending out a certificate to

each student nominated

and our winners will receive

a $10 Target gift certificate.

Congratulations to all of our

nominees and winners!

In This Issue

Student of the Month

Most Improved Student

of the Month

Nominees for Student of

the Month

Nominees for Most Im-

proved Student of the

Month

Club Information

Student Spotlight

*Katie Franyo

*Caleb McDowell

Congratulations!

Student of the Month:

William S

Nominated by Mrs. Lowery, English

William S.is a student my English 304 Honors class. Through-out the year, William has been consistent in attending Class

Connect sessions and submitting assignments on time. Heis responsible and punctual and makes vigorous effort to

do his best and learn all he can. William is an observer anda deep thinker who cares about his peers and his educa-tion. His writing is insightful and thoughtful, and I enjoy

reading his ideas about literature or personal experienceswith school. I want William to know that I recognize his ef-

forts and applaud him for them! He is a model student, awonderful example of an upstanding youth. Thank you,

William!

- Mrs. Lowery

Issue 3, 2014-2015

Student

Achievement

Newsletter

High School

Edition


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Congratulations!

Most Improved Student of the Month:

Mason P

Nominated by Ms. Carroll, Mathematics

I am very excited to nominate Mason P. for Most ImprovedStudent of the Month in Math Tech 1. After a slow start inUnit 1, Mason has worked hard to raise his grade. Since ourfirst Unit he has made As on all of his unit tests. He not only

attends ClassConnect sessions but he actively participates

in class by answering questions. I am extremely proud of

the work that Mason has done and the improvement thathe has made. Keep up the good work!

- Mrs. Carroll

Student

Achievement

Newsletter

High School

Edition

SCVCS t-shirts are now available!

They are $10 (cash only) and may bepurchased at social outings in Beau-

fort, Columbia, Charleston, Greenvilleand Myrtle Beach.


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Student of the Month Nominees

Student of

the Month

Nominees

Teacher/Advisor: Subject: Nominee:

Bailey Spanish Alexandre B.

Cullop Advisor Alaina D.Cureton Guidance Ishawnta C.

Harrill Guidance Robert S.

Hyltion Advisor Walker P.

Walker Advisor Samuel H.

Waters Advisor Cody B.

Wilt Guidance Lindsey K.

Covert Computer Literacy Michael N.

Covert Digital Arts Erin F.

Covert Personal Finance Ian S.

Folks Computer Literacy Guinevere R.Folks Marketing Jaxon A.

Folks Game Design Albert K. IV

Howze Computer Literacy Victoria C.

Howze Image Design Caitlyn P.

Howze Marketing Madison B.

Nyland Computer Literacy Brandon Austin O.

Nyland Hospitality & Tourism Trevor B.

Nyland Entrepreneurship 1 Tony F. Jr

Patterson Keyboarding Elizabeth B.

Patterson Computer Science Joshua R.Patterson Finance Elijah M.

Patterson Computer Literacy Catherine M.

Patterson Web Design Eric M.

Baumann Spanish 1 Olivia W.

Benton Electives/Other Amy K.

Betris Spanish 3 Lydia F.

Betris Spanish 2 Sean M.

Davis Math Courtney L.

DeWalk Physical Education Abigail M.

Richardson Health Tara B.

Wheeler Music Appreciation Guinevere R.

White Electives/Other Kristen C.

Witbeck Family/Consumer Science Lauren W.

Brewer English IV Ryan S.

Brewer Honors English IV Stephen C.

Brewer AP English Literature Megan S.

D'Annunzio English 204 Ashley W.

D'Annunzio English 202 Benjamin A.

Knoerr English 102 Matthew G.

Lowery English 3 William S.


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Student of

the Month

Nominees

Ray English 2 Ivana F.

Sasser English 102 Elijah M.

Sasser Honors English 104 Aubrey Z.

Sasser Gothic Literature Wendy Ann A.-R.

Smoak Traditional English 302 Nicole C.

Smoak English 302 Block Guinevere R.

Team AP English Language Marianna S.

Team English IV Mary-Faith M.

Team English IV Block Jacqueline R.

Blankenship Honors Algebra 1 Michael F.

Blankenship Math Foundations II Lauren F.

Carroll Honors Geometry Safia B.

Carroll Math Tech 1 Travis H.

Crocker Math Tech 2 Michael B.

Crocker Algebra 2 Honors Nicoletta M.

Dowling Math Tech 1 Maggie N.

Genco Geometry Yena D.

Langford Prob and Stats Matthew H.

Reed Algebra 1 Peter S.

Shuler Algebra 2 Samuel H.

Shuler Block Algebra 2 Marcelo D.

Willis PreCalculus Carly B.

Willis Algebra II Snezhana H.

Boyd Biology Autumn T.

Brown Astronomy Arianna G.

Brown Applied Biology Jessie H.

Hatcher Honors Chemistry Diana V.

Hatcher Chemistry Cory C.

Hawkins Applied Biology 2 Hunter C.

Hawkins Forensic Science Michael M.Hawkins Chemistry Dewey C.

Lauricella Applied Biology 1 Shane M.

Lauricella Honors Biology Samuel H.

Lauricella Health Science Megan S.

Morris Physics Alina M.

Morris Physical Science Erin F.

Smith Earth Science Joshua O.

Smith Block Earth Science Taylor P.

Boykin U.S. Government Jerome B.

Boykin World Geography Mercedes G.

Chambers World History Emily C.Chambers U.S. History Victoria C.

Forrest U.S. History Nicole Ch.

Forrest Criminal Justice Kirk L.

Forrest Criminology Trevor B.

Forrest Law and Order Lauren F.

Mayfield Geography Carrington A.

Pennington Anthropology Alina M.

Pennington Government Amanda C.

Wood Psychology William W.

Wood Economics Kaitlyn W.


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Most

Improved

Student of

the Month

Most Improved Studentof the Month Nominees

Teacher/Advisor: Subject: Nominee:

Bailey Spanish Jacob H.

Cullop Advisor Katherine J.Cureton Guidance Hannah E.

Harrill Guidance Amber S.

Hyltion Advisor Candi M.

Walker Advisor Anniestagia H.

Waters Advisor Jaxon A.

Wilt Guidance William L.

Covert Computer Literacy Nichole P.

Covert Digital Arts Lauren D.

Covert Personal Finance Michael R.

Folks Computer Literacy Gavin N.Folks Marketing Benjamin J.

Folks Game Design Dylan H.

Howze Computer Literacy Maryann L.

Howze Image Design Kaci H.

Howze Marketing Stephanie L.

Nyland Computer Literacy Alexander T.

Nyland Hospitality & Tourism Ashley M.

Nyland Entrepreneurship 1 Robert R.

Patterson Keyboarding Saphire C.

Patterson Computer Science Justice J.

Patterson Finance Brayden J.

Patterson Computer Literacy Angel B.

Patterson Web Design Bethany R.

Baumann Spanish 1 Christopher M.

Benton Electives/Other Muslim M.

Davis Math Ialiyah R.

DeWalk Physical Education Celia W.

Richardson Health Garrett C.

Wheeler Music Appreciation Joseph B.

White Electives/Other Zachary H.

Witbeck Family/Consumer Science Reginald C.

Brewer English IV Marshall C.

Brewer Honors English IV Caleb A.

Brewer AP English Literature Abigail M.

D'Annunzio English 204 Hayleigh S.

D'Annunzio English 202 Hayley H.

Knoerr English 102 Karlee B.

Lowery English 3 Carli L.


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Most

Improved

Student of

the Month

Nominees

Ray English 2 Amanda R.

Sasser English 102 Ruqaya C.

Sasser Honors English 104 Hannah G.

Sasser Gothic Literature Coby W.

Smoak Traditional English 302 Lance E.

Smoak English 302 Block Shyenne B.

Team AP English Language Mariam B.

Team English IV Lauren M.

Team English IV Block Kayla M.

Blankenship Honors Algebra 1 Evan E.

Blankenship Math Foundations II Anthony M.

Carroll Honors Geometry Stephanie E.

Carroll Math Tech 1 Mason P.

Crocker Math Tech 2 Jerome B.

Crocker Algebra 2 Honors Toby M.

Dowling Math Tech 1 Shaiann T.

Genco Geometry Jenai S.

Langford Prob and Stats Destini W.Reed Algebra 1 Brittanee S.

Shuler Algebra 2 Ashlyn D.

Shuler Block Algebra 2 Brandon H.

Willis PreCalculus Mackinsey P.

Willis Algebra II Roshard C.

Boyd Biology Kimberly C.

Brown Astronomy Crystal J.

Brown Applied Biology Lexi S.

Hatcher Honors Chemistry Nellie H.

Hatcher Chemistry Alycia C.

Hawkins Applied Biology 2 Amy F.Hawkins Forensic Science Ivari B.

Hawkins Chemistry Emily C.

Lauricella Applied Biology 1 Andrew H.

Lauricella Honors Biology Toby M.

Lauricella Health Science Ashlyn D.

Morris Physics Jillian K.

Morris Physical Science Zubaydah A.

Smith Earth Science Roshard C.

Boykin U.S. Government Alycia C.

Boykin World Geography Brittanee S.

Chambers World History Ivy H.Chambers U.S. History Rachel-Ann B.

Forrest U.S. History Omaury D.

Forrest Criminal Justice Katelynn M.

Forrest Criminology Cassidy E.

Forrest Law and Order Mitchell S.

Mayfield Geography Nadya B.

Pennington Anthropology Matthew C.

Pennington Government James D.

Wood Psychology James H.

Wood Economics Danielle E.


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

Book Club

The Book Club meets monthly to enjoy group discussions about preselected 2013-14 YABA

books. Open to all students taking high school courses.Sponsors: Ms. Holly Sasser, Ms. Rachel Knoerr

Carpe Diem Club

A gathering of students who want to make the most of every day! We learn strategies for

confidence building, goal setting, time management, problem solving, and other ski lls tohelp us seize the day and achieve our personal goals. Carpe Diem welcomes all stu-

dents who want to be positive and successful. Sponsor: Loana Benton

Culinary Club

The Culinary Club is your club for food, friends, and fun! Sharing favorite foods, recipes,

and culinary tips are just a few of the things we do! We are open to all SCVCS high schoolstudents that love to eat, cook, or are a foodie! No cooking requiredcome join us to

get the scoop on some delicious treats! Club sponsors: Ms. Kay Chambers, Ms. Andrea

Lauricella, Ms. Melissa Boyd, Ms. Lee Ann Forrest

FBLA

Thousands of students across the nation are joining Future Business Leaders of America!FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing careers in business and the largeststudent business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA pre-

pares students for real-world professional experiences. Members gain the competitiveedge for college and career success. Sponsors: Ms. Brooke Nyland, Ms. Fran Howze, Ms.Julia Folks, Ms. Meredith Covert, Ms. Michelle Patterson

FCA

FCA will allow students the opportunity to serve, socialize, and impact others through their

faith in Jesus Christ. All high school students are welcome to attend. Sponsor: Ms. BrookeNyland

Hunters/Gatherers

and Homesteaders

Come join us to learn more about the outdoors and surviving off the land with self-sufficient living. Sponsor: Ms. Jodie Cromer

Mu Alpha ThetaThis meeting is for members and any other students who are interested in the Math HonorSociety. Contact Sponsor: Ms. Patra Langford

National Art HonorSociety

NAHS is an established honors program for students with an interest and proven success invisual arts. Open to all students. Sponsor: Mr. Jim Wheeler

National Honor So-

cietyThis meeting is for members of the NHS. Sponsor: Ms. Susan Brewer

Red Cross Club

The Red Cross club meets once a month to explore the many services provided by theRed Cross, and to discuss mission-related service projects that focus on preparedness,

blood services, and fundraising. Sponsor: Mr. Jim Wheeler

Science Club/ Sci-

ence National Hon-

or Society

The Science Club is open to all students that are interested in participating in science be-

yond the classroom. Club members are encouraged to join the Science National HonorSociety if they meet the criteria. Sponsors: Ms. Andrea Lauricella, Ms. Lorena Hatcher, Ms.Penny Morris

Spanish Honor So-

cietyThis meeting is for members of the SHS. Sponsor: Ms. Terri Betris

Tri-M (Music)If you enjoy music, join us to listen to and participate in discussions of musicians, compos-ers, music composition, musical styles, and the music business. Open to all high school stu-

dents. Sponsor: Mr. Jim Wheeler, Ms. Michelle Patterson

Writers Roundtable

Come and share your poetry or fiction with your fellow students in a fun, supportive envi-

ronment! Open to any high school student who enjoys writing. Sponsor: Ms. Melissa DAn-

nunzio

For more information about SCVCS High School clubs,

activities, field trips and events, visit us at:

www.scvcshighschool.blogspot.com
http://tinyurl.com/SCVCSclubhousehttp://tinyurl.com/SCVCSclubhousehttp://www.scvcshighschool.blogspot.com/http://www.scvcshighschool.blogspot.com/http://tinyurl.com/SCVCSclubhouse


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SCVCS Student Spotlight

Meet Katie Franyo, a singer and performer since she was just six years old.Katie says, Singing has always been a passion of mine, and I soon started

guitar which Ive been playing for about four years now. I became interested

in this as a career after I wrote my first song. Writing is a big skill you need in

this business, along with knowing music, stage presence, and you need tohave the passion. Katie began a band, Katina Rose, with her best friend at

the age of 13. Not long after performing in her local area, the popularity of

her band grew so much that she switched schools to SCVCS to have moreflexibility for her music career. She says, We recently released our first EP

called Out of the Garage(available on iTunes, Spotify, and Pandora) featur-

ing three of my orig-

inal songs and anoriginal song by mypartner. We havegrown so much in

the past six years,and we arent go-

ing to stop! Katie is

the epitome of de-

termination, excel-lent work ethic and

fortitude. She un-derstands that any-thing worth having

will take a lot of mo-

tivation and a posi-tive attitude. Katie

says, The best thing

about doing this is

that Im doing what I love. I write these songs that mean a lot to me, and I get

to share them later. I get to lose myself on stage and relieve all the stress I amfeeling when I pick up my guitar. If I could change one thing it would be to

have an album not an EP, but we have to start with baby steps. Congratula-

tions on your EP Katie, and we cant wait to listen to your album thats sure to

come in the future!

Katie can be reached on Facebook at www.facebook.com/katinarosemusicor YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRg9y-SZGO4fd-

u9nsv_dnA,or their website at www.katinarose.com.

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SCVCS Student Spotlight

Caleb McDowell

became interested inengineering long ago,and that interest even-

tually led him to theSouth Carolina Engi-neering and Physics

Scholars Institute.Caleb was accepted

into the institute, andnow has a future in theengineering field.

Caleb said, The fieldof Engineering has al-

ways been something Iwas interested in. Eversince I was very young

playing with legos, andeventually when I be-gan working on ATV's;

I've been curiousabout how things work.

While at the South Car-olina Engineering and Physics Scholars Institute I learned that this is one of the thingsthat engineers do. Immediately, I decided that this is something I wanted to do. From

Calebs statement, it is clear to see he knows that engineering is the path for him.

Caleb also acknowledged that the pros outweigh the cons when speaking of the en-gineering field. He stated, Some of the pros of the Engineering field are that there are

a shortage of workers in this field. Also the starting salary for this field is high. There aren't

very many cons to this field other than maybe its very math intensive. We can now

understand that the engineering field may lack workers, which may increase the levelof interest of future engineers. Couple that with high starting salaries and there would-

nt be any surprise if other students got involved in the field. Caleb was asked to givefive tips for aspiring engineers just starting out. He replied, Stay in school, study your

math, study your sciences, be motivated, and be on time.

Caleb really enjoys the challenge of making things more efficient, which is what he en-

joys most about the engineering field. However, he wants to raise the awareness ofthe large demand for the job. Hopefully, some of you reading this will think about en-gineering. If so, Im sure Caleb would be more than willing to help you get started.

Caleb seems to really enjoy what he does and clearly has a bright future. We com-

mend you and wish you the best, Caleb!

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