Employment Opportunity

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by lhakly.

Virginia School District #706 is seeking two .4 Technology Instructors (7-12).  Applicant should be licenced to teach Microsoft Word, Broadcast Media, Web Design, and Keyboarding.  Go to vmps.org to apply.

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Important Dates

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by lhakly.

August 30th – New Teacher Orientation Day

August 31st – September 2 – Teacher Workshop Days – NO STUDENTS

August 31st – 7th Grade Orientation – Goodman Auditorium – 5:45 p.m.

September 7th – First Day of School – School starts at 8:15 sharp!

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7th Grade Orientation Scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on August 31st

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by lhakly.

All new 7th grade students and parents are invited to the 7th Grade Orientation on August 31st, 2010, in Goodman Auditorium.  Schedules should be picked up from 5:45 – 6:00 p.m. outside the Auditorium and then the presentation will begin in the Auditorium at 6:00 p.m.  Mr. Vukmanich, Dean of Students, will speak to parents and students about all of the new changes in store for both students and parents .  Watch your mail for a letter of invitation.  We are all excited to meet you.  Come and meet your teachers–find your lockers–and hear what supplies you will need for the first day of school.  Bring your questions.  Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.  See you then!

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Student Schedules Available

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by cbristol.

2010-2011 Fall Schedules for grades 8 – 12 are now available to be viewed on the JMC parent and student portals.  If you need a schedule change, please fill out the attached Schedule Change Request Form sheet  (a 2010-11 Master Schedule has been attached for your convenience) and bring it to the high school office.  Senior schedules will be given first priority.

7th grade schedules will be available on Tuesday, August 31 at the 7th Grade Orientation.  Please watch your mail for information.

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New Compass Learning Class for 7th and 8th Grade Students

Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by lhakly.

In an attempt to get junior high students more involved in school and in the community, students in the 7th and 8th grade will have an enriched curriculum next year which will include a new Compass Learning Class.  The following is an idea of what the class will entail:

Monday – “Every Monday Matters” a curriculum which heightens social skills with a Service Learning Component

Tuesday – Compass Math

Wednesday – Study Skills for Success

Thursday – Compass Reading and Language Arts

Friday – Review of current week’s progress (review planners, check homework deadlines, etc) and planning for next week’s classes -Time may be used for further curriculum enrichment thought to be needed by junior high teaching staff

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THIS CLASS:  Student Planner (provided by the school for 7th and 8th graders), one subject notebook (multi-colored or a “fun looking notebook”, a folder, and a pencil.

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7th Grade Supply List

Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by lhakly.

NOTEBOOKS (SUBJECTS BY COLOR)

RED:  Computers

YELLOW:  Social Studies (Geography)

GREEN:  Science

BLUE:  Math

PURPLE:  English

BLACK:  Health

IN ADDITION TO YOUR NOTEBOOKS YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

FOR ALL CLASSES:

Writing utensil for every class, every day

ENGLISH:

Pencils, highlighter, black or blue pen, and AR book

GEOGRAPHY:

Box of 8-12 colored pencils

GYM:

A complete change of clothes (t-shirt & athletic shorts or wind pants), socks, and good gym shoes that lace up tight.

ONLY FOR THOSE IN CHOIR:

Half-inch or one-inch 3-ring binder

ONLY FOR THOSE IN ORCHESTRA:

Lesson books, 3-ring binder, rosin, metronome, tuner, cleaning rag, shoulder rest for violinists, and end pin holder for cellists and bassists

NOTE:  There could be other classes with additional supplies needed and you will find out about those in the fall. 

Have a great summer! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

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Summer Office Hours

Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by lhakly.

June – High School Office Hours – 8:00 – 3:00, Monday – Thursday – June 7 – June 25

July – High School Office Hours – 8:00 – 12:00 – July 7, 14, 21, 28 (Wednesdays Only)

August – High School Hours – 8:00 to 300 – Open August 16th -  September 3, Monday – Thursday

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Outstanding Contributions to Service Learning Award

Posted on 25. May, 2010 by admin.

Jeanette Johnson received the Outstanding Contributions to Service Learning Award at the Minnesota State Capital on May 19, 2010. This award recognizes individual students, teachers, or administrators, who serve to advance the field of service learning in Minnesota. ” She instills a positive work ethic that so often today gets lost. Jeanette takes full advantage of hands on curriculum, where students can really see an OK job verses an Excellent job. She inspires students to strive to do better each and every time.

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Over Half a Million Awarded to VHS 2010 Graduates

Posted on 19. May, 2010 by lhakly.

Congratulations to the Virginia High School Class of 2010!

Every year our students excel in their pursuit to obtain scholarships. The class of 2010 has been no exception. Currently the class has received over $500,000 in scholarship monies to help defray the cost of their post secondary education.

Every student at Virginia has the opportunity to pursue scholarships but most importantly it takes time and effort on their part. Virginia High School offers scholarship opportunities in a variety of venues such as local and national scholarships which are listed in the school bulletin. In-house and community scholarship packets are handed out to every senior. Students are also encouraged to  pursue scholarships via the internet, church and civic organizations, academic scholarships from their college of choice, as well as their parent’s place of employment.

Once again, congratulations to the graduating class of 2010.  The Virginia High School would also like to say ’thank you’ to all of the generous sponsors of scholarships.  You make college a reality for many.

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