iMeck April Newsletter- COVID-19 Virtual Learning Edition
- Jennifer Kennedy
- Apr 2, 2020
- 7 min read
Updated: Apr 6, 2020
In light of the uncertainty, caused by COVID-19, we are all feeling a level of uncertainty right now. Your CCA Family just wants to remind you that you are part of a community and we are here for each other. Even though we are all learning this new way of working together, we embrace compassion and new ways of thinking.
Thanks to our students, families, staff, and community - we are moving forward and learning together. We are here to support you as you work virtually with teachers, students, and families.
Important Dates
April 6- New Learning Begins ONLINE
April 9-Teacher Workday
April 10- Good Friday Holiday
April 13-17- Spring Break
April 22- Virtual Career Activities Begin
Daily- Virtual Check-Ins with Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Kennedy and Ms. Thomas
Stay Connected for updates...
Instagram: @imeckacademy
Remind 101:
We Miss You
A Message From Principal Corn
WHAT'S NEXT
It has been expected that all students have spent these past three weeks communicating with their teachers and taking advantage of the supplemental learning that has been offered.
New learning starts on Monday, April 6. We suggest that you set a schedule for yourself that works for you and your family to meet your own individual needs. We continue to work closely with the district and with teachers to make sure that the work that is assigned to you is only focused on priority standards and can be reasonably done by just spending a few hours a week on given subjects.
We will continue to update our website, our student hub, and all social media sites as the districts give us more answers and guidance.
SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR SENIORS:
The State Board decided that seniors who are passing their classes will get a PC19 (stands for Pass) on their transcript. This applies to both semester and yearlong classes. If a senior does not have a passing average in a course required for graduation, they should immediately reach out to their teacher to discuss a re-looping / remediation plan. We are waiting for more information on several details and specifically if seniors will get to use Semester 1 grades only or if 3rd quarter grades will be included in this graduation check. We will contact each senior individually to confirm that they have met all graduation requirements. We hope to have this done by the end of the week. Senior teachers will continue to offer optional opportunities for learning and connecting with peers for the rest of the year.
Seniors in AP courses are STRONGLY encouraged to remain engaged and participate in these classes until they take their exams. We will encourage our AP teachers to ramp up review with AP students to prepare you for the upcoming exams. We will know more about AP exams after April 3, when the College Board is scheduled to release more information. We currently know that the exams will be taken at home, on any device connected to the internet, and will be approximately 45 minutes in length. They will be offered on 2 separate dates. We believe most exams will be free-response in nature. It is important to remember that all NC state schools agree to accept AP scores of 3 and above for credit starting this year.
Your Support Staff Is Here For You...
Keya Dunn Jennifer Kennedy
Counselor CTE Coordinator
Office Hours: M-F 11 am-1 pm Office Hours: M-F 10 am-1 pm
Virtual Office: bit.ly/DunnVO Virtual Office: bit.ly/Kennedyzoom
Phone: 704.755.5067 Phone: (980) 228-9746
IG:@mrz_frizzle IG:@imeckcte
Jasmyn Thomas Elyse West
College Advisor Technology Facilitator
Office Hours: M-F 9am -4pm Office Hours:M-F 10 am-1 pm
Virtual Office: bit.ly/q2czoom Virtual Office: n/a
Phone: 704.665.7177 Phone: (704) 603-5650
IG:@queencity2college IG:@imeckacademy
We're Here For You
Your iMeck Family just wants to remind you that you are part of a community and we are here for each other. Even though we are all learning this new way of working together we embrace compassion and new ways of thinking.
Thanks to our students, families, staff, and community - we are moving forward and learning together. We are here to support you as you work virtually with teachers, students, and families.
We encourage you to stay connected via Remind 101, Canvas and Instagram to learn when your teachers will go live with new content.
Coming Friday 4/3/2020
Online Learning
Our remote learning hub has many resources and links to help our students be successful in a Remote Learning Environment
All courses will be using CANVAS for announcements, new instruction, and assignments. Continue to stay in communication with your teachers through email if you have questions about an assignment or the expectations for remote learning. The last three weeks have consisted of review and supplemental instruction.
New learning and grading for 4th Quarter will begin Monday, APRIL 6th!
Please follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram for updated information regarding the schedule and resources. @imeckacademy
Technology
Please fill out the form below if you are having any problems with your technology or need a new device or access to a Sprint Hot Spot. We want to do all that we can to ensure that your
access to your coursework is not limited due to us being out of the building! Mrs. West will respond to all requests and questions as soon as she gets them!
2020-2021 Course Registration
iMeck staff completed 2020-2021 Course Registration for current student on March 13th. This included current 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Due to an effort to move quickly, student were not able to bring the Registration Cards home to review with a parent / guardian. Rest assured, students will have an opportunity to make necessary changes to their schedules if needed. This can happen as late as August 2020.
If students did not complete their 2020-2021 Course Registration, please reach out to Mrs. Dunn directly to review and select courses needed for next school year.
CPCC Career and College Promise
During registration, Rising Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to sign up for Career and College Promise classes at CPCC for 2020-2021.
Career and College Promise (CCP) gives North Carolina high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a "jump-start" and earn college credit toward a two-year or four-year degree while still in high school. Students are dually enrolled in their high school and at Central Piedmont Community College, allowing them to receive both high school and college credit for courses taken through the program. Best of all, CCP classes are tuition-free during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Rising Juniors and Seniors interested in taking classes at CPCC should complete the following steps.
1. Online Information Session (Required for students and encouraged for parents)
2. Application
Community and Food Resources
We understand that students and families are navigating this unusual time and it can be difficult for everyone. If you find that you are need of community and/or food resources while we are remotely learning, please contact support staff directly to discuss options.
WAYS TO CONTACT STAFF:
K. Dunn (HS Counselor) - Keyas.dunn@cms.k12.nc.us or 704-755-5067
C. Brown (School Social Worker) - Candice1.brown@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-292-1061
R. Brown (Communities in Schools) - Robert1.brown@cms.k12.nc.us or 910-234-6814
Or simply let a teacher know that you need support
Did You Catch Ms. Dozier on IG Live?
In the midst of the current Global Pandemic, COVID-19, Ms. Dozier took the time to connect with iMeck students on IG Live. For more ways to connect with your teachers and participate in real-time conversation, check out our teacher directory, IG and Remind 101.
Congrats Miss iMeck 2020
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Miss iMeck, Diana Sonkarlay and all of the lovely ladies who participated in the Miss iMeck pageant. Thank you Ms. Palmer for hosting this awesome experience.
Give Blood
Although, our blood Drive for March was canceled, The Community Blood Center wants you to know that donating blood is more important than ever. Check out the letter from Mike Rogers, Senior Vice President, Donor Operations at Community Blood.
Dear Donor,
As the nation confronts the coronavirus we want you to know how important your blood drive is to ensuring a ready blood supply.
Now is the Time to Donate
OneBlood urges all eligible donors to please keep their commitments to donate and we urge all blood drive sponsors to please continue hosting blood drives. Blood donors are needed now more than ever.
It is Safe to Donate Blood. The coronavirus does not pose any known risk to blood donors in the United States during the donation process or from attending blood drives. The coronavirus only heightens the need for a ready blood supply. By making blood donation a habit you are helping ensure a ready blood supply at all times.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your OneBlood Account Representative.
We greatly value our partnership and thank you for your dedication and commitment to saving lives.
Sincerely,
Mike Rogers
Senior Vice President, Donor Operations
Students and families who are well enough to donate can make an appointment on the One Blood Website or by clicking the button above.
PS- Don't forget to tell them you're from iMeck
Virtual Career Exploration Opportunities
So much has changed and transpired over the last few weeks, that if I am honest, it has been hard to take it all in. Like many of you, I am working remotely but I really miss seeing and serving my students. I know we all are all preparing to start new content with your teachers.
But there are many companies and colleges that are creating new ways to interact with students. Beginning 4/22 I, Mrs. Kennedy, will begin to bring you Virtual Opportunities to encourage Career Exploration and to prepare you for life after High School. Until then, get comfortable with your new virtual classes, brush up your resumes and stay tuned for my Career Exploration Newsletter (Special Edition) coming on 4/20/2020.
Would You Attend A Virtual Career Fair?
As you may know, The support services team at Cochrane Collegiate Academy/iMeck was gearing up for iMeck's first Career Fair in March. This Career Fair was expected to host companies and colleges from across the of state NC. However, since the inception of COVID-19, we had to cancel this on-campus event.
This was disheartening for us because we like to provide as many opportunities as possible for our students. Therefore, we would like to host a Virtual College/Career Fair on April 25, 2020. Featuring vendors with on-site applications and possible interviews. If this interests you, please let me know because I only want to present opportunities and virtual events that are of value to you.
What: Virtual College/Career Fair
Tentative Date: Friday, April 25, 2020
Time(s): Various (See below)
Attention Seniors: RTH is Hiring
Road to Hire (RTH) is a non-profit organization that helps young adults with professional development skills and gain more knowledge with sales or tech skills.
RTH's paid six-month training is directly applicable to your new career field — and we’ll pay you along the way. Regardless of the career track, you’ll grow through personal and professional development seminars that will support you wherever you go.
We eliminate any barriers you may have, paying a competitive wage and a variety of services to make sure you have everything you need to participate in the program. In return, we demand passion and commitment. You are required to have excellent attendance and performance in order to graduate the program.
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