January 4, 2026

Dear Families,

1. Semester Start Dates
   CVA and most NCVPS courses begin on January 5. Please note the following exceptions, which begin on January 20, 2026:
   American Sign Language, Chinese, German, and Japanese. Students should log into Infinite Campus to see their courses.  Students access CVA courses through Canvas on their  Chromebook home screen and NCVPS Canvas through the My.ncedcloud.org site.  There are separate Canvas platforms for CVA and NCVPS.

2. Daily Attendance Is Required
   Students must sign in daily using the attendance form linked in the Homeroom Canvas course.

3. Join StudentSquare Immediately.  Sign up to receive information from your school and teachers. On your device, open a web browser and visit: ssqr.at/rotan058. Follow instructions to sign up for StudentSquare.

4. Activate ParentSquare Access
   Parents/guardians should activate their ParentSquare account using this link:
   portalaccess.ncsis.gov

5. Pay the Student Supply/Technology Fee
   Please ensure the $30 student supply/technology fee is paid if you have not already done so.

6. Establish a Daily Schedule
   Students should have a consistent daily schedule that includes dedicated time for coursework and a designated, distraction-free place to study.

7. Stay On Track With Coursework
   Students who fall behind or are not passing courses may be required to attend mandatory in-person support on Thursdays.

8. Use Quick Start Guides and CVA Support
   Quick Start Guides are available for assistance. See Useful links.  CVA staff is here to help—please call if your student cannot access courses or is experiencing Chromebook issues.

9. Parent Access to Courses
   Parents may observe all courses in Canvas. Use this video to learn how to become a Canvas observer:
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-5sWZODhY8
   The same parent account can be paired with both CVA and NCVPS courses.

10. Get Involved — Join the PTSO
    We encourage families to join the PTSO

Middle School Orientation - January 5

8:30 am - 10:45 am Student Orientation

10:45 am - 11:30 am - walk to PLC and get lunch

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Parent Orientation

High School Orientation - January 5

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Parent Orientation

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Student Orientation