South Carolina Virtual Charter School

December 2015 Newsletter

Issue 3, 2015-2016

South Carolina Virtual

Charter School
is proud to recognize two
students monthly for attaining Student of the Month
status: one student for overall Student of the Month
and one for Most Improved
Student. SCVCS teachers
and advisors recommend
students for this honor.
Each month we will have
various prizes for our winners!
This month we will be sending out an SCVCS t-shirt to
each of our winners.
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 Improved Student of the
Month
Club Information
Student Spotlight

*Justin Weinstein
*JaNia Hannah

Student
Achievement
Newsletter

Congratulations!
Student of the Month:

Jennifer H.

High School
Edition

Jennifer H. was an easy choice for Stu-

Most Improved Student of the Month for

Life Skills. Ty started the semester great,
but then an injury caused him to fall behind in his studies. Upon recovery, Ty
has been working hard to complete not
only his current work but make up the
work he missed during his recovery. Ty
reaches out when he needs assistance
and is now succeeding in class
again. Thanks for all the hard work,
Ty!!!

dent of the Month. Not only does she

consistently maintain a high A average in
Honors Algebra II, she also understands
the organization and responsibility needed for success in the virtual learning environment. Her work is not only submitted
on time, she begins long-term projects
well in advance of the due date. Jennifer
takes advantage of the learning opportunities our school offers our students: she
actively participates in the live Class Connect sessions and comes to office hours to
insure full understandingnot just an A
as needed. Jennifer invested the time
needed to understand the new platform
early on and freely shared what she
learned with our class. When a student
expressed frustration over not being able
to view assessments once submitted, she
gladly shared the instructions for going
through progress to open those assessments. She is self-motivated, responsible,
and a great supporter of her fellow students.

-Mrs. Witbeck

-Mrs. Willis

Congratulations!
Most Improved Student of the
Month:

Ty H.
I am excited to nominate Ty as the

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.
They are available in gray, blue and green .

Student of the Month Nominees

Student of the
Month
Nominees

Teacher Name
Bailey
Cullop
Hylton
Surratt
Taylor
Walker
Wilt
Young
Connell
Connell
Covert
Covert
Covert
Folks
Folks
Folks
Howze
Howze
Howze
Nyland
Nyland
Nyland
Patterson
Patterson
Patterson
Baumann
Benton
Betris
Betris
Blanton
Davis
DeWalk
Haynes
Haynes
Haynes
Richardson
Spicer
Wheeler
White
Witbeck
Brewer
Brewer
Brewer

Subject
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Web Design
Computer Fundamentals
Digital Arts
Personal Finance
Computer Fundamentals
Sports Marketing
Game Design
Computer Fundamentals
Marketing I
Image Design & Editing
Computer Fundamentals
Entrepreneurship 1
Hospitality & Tourism
Computer Fundamentals
Computer Fundamentals
Computer Literacy
Computer Science
Spanish 1
Electives/Other
Spanish 3 Honors
Spanish 2
Electives/Other
Electives/Other
Physical Education
Family Consumer Science
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Health
Electives/Other
Music Appreciation
Electives/Other
Life Skills
English IV
Honors English IV
AP English Literature

Student Name
Rebecca R.
Holly H.
Luisa O.
Mekenzie C.
Alejandro R.
Owen G.
Andrew K.
Nicole W.
Erin F.
Shantal E.
Andrew K.
Brittany D.
Arleana M.
Keith H.
Samuel R.
Noah R.
Darrel H.
Shajeh H.
William E.
Jesse W.
Joseph G.
Hunter S.
Tanner P.
Zaria V.
Jacob Tyler S.
Noah R.
Anthony B.
Sean M.
Colton H.
Joseph M.
Joseph M.
Kaleb S.
Maria Alejandra A.
Taylor C.
Sandra L.
Taylor C.
Kenneth S.
Kelley C.
Gabriel C.
Marianna S.
Gracie B.
Erin F.
Jamie L.

Student of the
Month
Nominees

D'Annunzio
D'Annunzio
Knoerr
Lowery
Ray
Renfroe
Sasser
Sasser
Smoak
Smoak
Team
Team
Team
Blankenship
Blankenship
Carroll
Crocker
Dowling
Genco
Langford
Reed
Sherbert
Shuler
Shuler
Willis
Willis
Boyd
Brown
Brown
Clouse
Clouse
Hatcher
Hatcher
Hawkins
Hawkins
Lauricella
Lauricella
Lauricella
Morris
Morris
Smith
Smith
Smith
Boykin
Boykin
Chambers
Chambers
Durner
Durner
Forrest
Jolly
Jolly
Pennington
Pennington
Wood
Wood

Honors English 204

English 203
English 103
English 3
English 203
English
English 103
Honors English 104
English 303
Blocked English 303
English 403 Block
English 403
AP English Language
Developmental Algebra
Honors Algebra 1
Probability and Statistics
Math Tech 2
Developmental Algebra
Geometry
Precalculus
Algebra 1
Geometry Honors
Block Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Biology
Ag Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Honors Chemistry
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Applied Biology II
Health Sciences
Honors Biology
Biology
Physical Science
Physics
Earth Science
Astronomy
Block Earth Science
Government
Law and Order
Geography
World History
US History
AP US History
U.S. History
US History
Criminal Justice
Government
Anthropology
Economics
Psychology

Yena D.
Charles Ow.
Tyler R.
Lyudmila c.
Raphael A.
Jesse W.
Hanna W.
Makayla L.
Hunter S.
Madelynn D.
Timothy G.
Samuel R.
Catherine L.
Jarrod C.
Noah R.
Tierra P.
Yuri G.
Amber T.
Lauren M.
Walker P.
Brandon Myles C.
Jada L.
Alejandro R.
Owen G.
Hunter S.
Jennifer H.
Charles O.
Kyle M.
Aubrey Z.
Sajid A.
Christina J.
Joshua H.
Sayyeed R.
Victoria L.
Carrington A.
Cheyla R.
Jennifer H.
Jeremy A.
Luke F.
Walker P.
Adam A.
Allen M.
Jessica J.
Zachary N.
Gracie B.
Ti'Nazia M.
Kenneth V.
Michael N.
Noelle R.
Angel D.
Lindsey R.
Madison R.
Jordan S.
Anniestagia H.
Anna L.
Carly B.

Most Improved Student

of the Month Nominees

Most Improved
Student of the
Month
Nominees

Teacher Name
Bailey
Cullop
Hylton
Surratt
Taylor
Walker
Wilt
Young
Connell
Connell
Covert
Covert
Covert
Folks
Folks
Folks
Howze
Howze
Howze
Nyland
Nyland
Nyland
Patterson
Patterson
Patterson
Baumann
Benton
Betris
Betris
Blanton
Davis
DeWalk
Haynes
Haynes
Haynes
Richardson
Spicer
Wheeler
White
Witbeck
Brewer
Brewer
D'Annunzio
D'Annunzio

Subject
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Advisor
Web Design
Computer Fundamentals
Digital Arts
Personal Finance
Computer Fundamentals
Sports Marketing
Game Design
Computer Fundamentals
Marketing I
Image Design & Editing
Computer Fundamentals
Entrepreneurship 1
Hospitality & Tourism
Computer Fundamentals
Computer Fundamentals
Computer Literacy
Computer Science
Spanish 1
Electives/Other
Spanish 3 Honors
Spanish 2
Electives/Other
Electives/Other
Physical Education
Family Consumer Science
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Health
Electives/Other
Music Appreciation
Electives/Other
Life Skills
English IV
Honors English IV
Honors English 204
English 203

Student Name
Sajwa S.
KaJana H.
Hailey P.
Mekenzie C.
Jonathan W.
Daisa G.
Courtney L.
Shaiann T.
Briana C.
Sarajane V.
Kaitlyn M.
Dalton C.
Jeremiyah H.
MaKayla P.
Nathaniel E.
Kristen W.
Thomas B.
Colin G.
Devin B.
Anthony T.
Kristian B.
Briar S.
Damonnie S.
Joseph H.
Dyllon B.
Zyon C.
Alexis L.
Tommy G.
Jessica L.
Hanna W.
Ciera S.
Brad R.
Shane R.
Joseph G.
Amber S.
Nicholas G.
Zachary H.
Victoria D.
Zachary H.
Taylor H.
Jonathan W.
Robert H.
Hannah M.
Christine V.

Most Improved
Student of the
Month
Nominees

Knoerr
Lowery
Ray
Renfroe
Sasser
Sasser
Smoak
Smoak
Team
Blankenship
Blankenship
Carroll
Crocker
Dowling
Genco
Langford
Reed
Sherbert
Shuler
Shuler
Willis
Willis
Boyd
Brown
Brown
Clouse
Clouse
Hatcher
Hatcher
Hawkins
Hawkins
Lauricella
Lauricella
Lauricella
Morris
Morris
Smith
Smith
Smith
Boykin
Boykin
Chambers
Chambers
Durner
Durner
Forrest
Jolly
Jolly
Pennington
Pennington
Wood
Wood

English 103
English 3
English 203
English
English 103
Honors English 104
English 303
Blocked English 303
English 403
Developmental Algebra
Honors Algebra 1
Probability and Statistics
Math Tech 2
Developmental Algebra
Geometry
Precalculus
Algebra 1
Geometry Honors
Block Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Biology
Ag Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Honors Chemistry
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Applied Biology II
Health Sciences
Honors Biology
Biology
Physical Science
Physics
Earth Science
Astronomy
Block Earth Science
Government
Law and Order
Geography
World History
US History
AP US History
U.S. History
US History
Criminal Justice
Government
Anthropology
Economics
Psychology

Sarah S.
Ja'Nya B.
Robert David S.
Victoria A.
Alante Y.
Joseph B.
Kiana G.
Michaela P.
Shajeh H.
Jailyn H.
Robert L.
Adrianna D.
Casee C.
James V.
Alexis L.
William Albert B.
Jordan B.
Tyler G.
Kaylee H.
Sierra M.
Cassie A.
Lauren P.
Blake B.
Marshall C.
Justin C.
Mitchell C.
Farhannah K.
Anthony A.
Ashanti T.
Jos'I R.
DeShawn M.
Claudia L.
Samuel H.
Meisha M.
Mackenzie M.
Kathleen H.
James V.
Killian W.
Ashlee B.
Mercedes S.
Faith T.
Michael B.
Krysta B.
Ryan H.
Natalie B.
William I.
A'mariah R.
Marshall C.
Amber H.
Alicia K.
Allison F.
Joan B.

Club Descriptions
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
Nominees. The SCVCS High School Book Club is open to all students enrolled in high school courses. Sponsor:. Holly Sasser
FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing careers in business and the largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA prepares students for realworld professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success. Sponsors: Brooke Nyland, Fran Howze, Julia Folks, Meredith Covert, Michelle Patterson, Aimee
Connell

Book Club

FBLA

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. Faculty Leaders: Brooke Nyland, Kenny
Richardson, Joni Crocker, Terri Betris, Jessica Sherbert, Cindy Reed, Harriet Smith, Holly Dowling, Jeanette Suler, Jessica Sherbert, Lynn Brown, Mark Davis, Michelle Patterson, Shannon Team

FCA
Hunters/Gatherers
and Homesteaders

Mu Alpha Theta

National Art Honor

Society
National Honor
Society
Photography Club

Red Cross Club

Science Club/
Science National
Honor Society
Rho Kappa - National Social Studies
Honor Society
Spanish National
Honor Society
Tri-M (Music)

Writers Roundtable

Come join us to learn more about the outdoors and surviving off the land with self-sufficient living.
Sponsor: Jodie Cromer and Kay Chambers
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting 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: Ms. Patra
Langford
NAHS is an established honors program for students with an interest and proven success in visual
arts. Open to all students. Sponsor: Jim Wheeler
This meeting is for members of the National Honor Society.

Sponsor: Susan Brewer

Students will learn different aspects of photography such as the use of light, shadow, angle,
etc. Topics will be discussed in monthly meetings. We will use personal knowledge from both students, 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
to discuss mission-related service projects that focus on preparedness, blood services, and fundraising. Sponsor: Jim Wheeler
The Science Club is open to all students that are interested in participating in science beyond the
classroom. We do a live Demo at each meeting. Science Club Activities will begin in November. Student enrolled in Honors level Sciences are encouraged to join the Science National Honor
Society. Sponsors: Andrea Lauricella,. Lorena Hatcher,. Penny Morris
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and
seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Rho Kappa provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. Sponsor: Lee Ann Forrest
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispnica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). Sponsor: Terri Betris
If you enjoy music, join us to listen to and participate in discussions of musicians, composers, music
composition, musical styles, and the music business. Open to all high school students. Sponsor: Jim
Wheeler
Come share your poetry, fiction, or other creative work in a fun, supportive environment! Explore
writing websites, contests, and helpful tips. Well shake things up and try new things each month so
that you stay motivated. Newcomers always welcome. Just pop in! Sponsors: Melissa DAnnunzio &
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

Issue 3, 2015-2016

December 2015

Justin Weinstein has been involved in filmmaking since he was eleven years old. He
truly has a passion for filmmaking and this passion has driven him to become a more advanced
filmmaker. He started by recording himself playing video games and uploading them to his
YouTube channel (he currently has over seven hundred subscribers). This sparked Justins interest
in filmmaking which led to him buying a camera and film equipment. He stated, This incident
started, in an indirect way, my interest in videography (filmmaking). A domino effect resulted in
me buying my first camera, then spending large amounts of money on film equipment, and in a
matter of time I was already writing, filming, acting, and editing short films.
As with any hobby, there are pros and cons. For Justin, the pros greatly outweigh the cons.
He said, I can think of many pros of videography, but to be concise, here are some I can think of
off the top of my head: filmmaking is one of the strongest ways to creatively display a system of
ideas in a condensed, brief visual presentation. Filmmaking allows for anything to be possible, with the only limitations being the imagination of
one's mind. As for cons, I truly enjoy every aspect of filmmaking, and can't
think of anything bad about it. The only true con to me would be the
amount of effort that goes into it. It takes groups of very devoted people

to make a great film, and if one person quits the entire production could
be endangered. My life has changed drastically due to videography, as
it's my passion. I've been able to edit trailers and make short films to help
various businesses, churches, etc. Most of the time, I do it just for fun. Having a very wide imagination, I sometimes find myself writing scripts randomly throughout the day when I get ideas.
We can see that Justin really enjoys filmmaking and has a great imagination. He went on to talk about what he enjoys most about filmmaking.

He said, The one thing I enjoy most in videography is seeing the transformation of work over time. Being able to transform an idea in your head
into such a vast visual world is something not many other art forms offer. I
honestly can't think of anything I would change about videography.
Thanks Justin for sharing your awesome accomplishments and keep up
the great work!

SCVCS Student Spotlight

Issue 3, 2015-2016

December 2015

JaNia Hannah has been involved with cheerleading and playing music since she was a
young child. She started cheering at her local recreation center, and that inspired her to become
a cheerleader at school. Her music activity began when she started singing as a young child, and
she commenced playing the clarinet when she was in the sixth grade. Her cheerleading and music activities keep her busy and allow her to do much traveling. She says, Ive been a busy person. Since I started cheering and playing the clarinet I have been going almost everywhere.
While she does not travel a lot with the band, she has cheerleading competitions every Saturday
that take her to many different destinations.

JaNia spends a lot of time preparing for her cheerleading and music performances. She explains,
I have to practice over and over and over again until I know I have it. In cheerleading and playing music, it is important to be in synch with your fellow participants and it takes many hours of
practice to achieve that goal.
As far as reaching out to those who desire to become cheerleaders
and musicians, JaNia feels that it is important to encourage them to
commit to the activities and to take advantage of instruction provided by the older and more experienced performers. I help younger

cheerleaders at middle school who are going up to the high school

for tryouts. She enjoys the time she gets to spend with her fellow
cheerleaders and musicians, and looks forward to the practice sessions and performances. I really enjoy having fun with my friends.
She does feel like there is always room for improvement and stresses
the need to spend time refining her skills. If she could change one
thing about her experiences she would exert more effort in developing her abilities. She laments, I would work harder.

For students interested in cheerleading and playing music JaNia has

the following suggestions for getting started. 1) Work hard. 2) Never
give up. 3) Keep your head up. 4) Believe in yourself. 5) Never say
never because no matter what youre doing you should always push
yourself.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, JaNia, and best of luck in the
future!