Thursday, December 18, 2014

Week 17 & 18 (Final Exam)

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!

Hello Leaders!

The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
Thank you Brandon and Gena taking advantage of Cinderella Hours and is properly posting information to the LATE WORK FORUM!!!

FINAL EXAMS

For the next few weeks, you all will be finishing up your Week 17 & 18 Final Exam! As we approach this holiday season, make an attempt to find inspiration from local leaders in our community. For North Carolinians, we are all about football, so it is no surprise to see our very own star quarter-back Cam Newton making a difference with his non-profit! Newton visited local Mecklenburg schools with gifts to teachers and students. The Cam Newton Foundation focuses on inner-city youth receiving educational resources and participating in extracurricular activities!

Week 18: Steps Toward Performing a Successful Community Service Project

Steps Toward Performing a Successful Community Service Project
During the course of the semester we covered many topics that can strengthen leadership. One of the things that you can do to exercise leadership is by designing a service project. If you are a bit stuck, here are 10 tips to help you out.
1.     Determine what is needed in your community/county.
2.     Determine what types of activities your have interest in and abilities to do.
3.     List all activities.
4.    Ask yourself, how you would rank the activities in order of importance, based on steps 1 & 2.
5.     After you decide upon your community service project, develop a plan.
6.    Carry out the project as planned!
7.     Document your club's efforts with photos, videotape, or written notes.
8.    As you work on this project, monitor the activities taking place and make adjustments as needed.
9.    Develop a summary report of your experience when the project has been completed. Share it with others.
10.  Feel good about your contribution to the community and positive learning experience.

We are almost done with Leadership Development!  Instead of taking a multiple choice exam, you will be working on 3 activities:
1.  Final Reflection
2.  Leadership Fable
3.  Forward Project
You will find the details for your assignments in Weeks 17 and 18.  The activities count as 25% of your grade.  Good luck!

Cinderella Hours

I wanted to inform you of the following! Cinderella Hours are HERE! What are Cinderella Hours, this is the time you can make up LATE WORK without points penalty. Cinderella Hours will be from now until Thursday, October 23rd. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-18 on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.
However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process.
Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! Make sure to post work in its proper locations. If the assignment is an EP, post in your EP!!!! DO NOT POST WORK IN THE LATE WORK DISCUSSION FORUM!!!!! YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Click on the LATE WORK Discussion TAB
  2. Click on the LATE WORK Link (it has the green conversation bubble right beside it)
  3. Click to "ADD NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC"
  4. Type the Assignment Name in SUBJECT
  5. Type in the message box the name of the assignment and location
    1. Example: 7.4 Eat that Frog located in the EP
    2. For visual directions please copy/past link in your browser http://www.screencast.com/t/6Fhkz21c


CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!

Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Week 17 & 18 Day 3

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!
Hello Leaders!
The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
I've noticed that Amanda and Saija is well on their way to finishing this course!
FINAL EXAMS

Week 18: Steps Toward Performing a Successful Community Service Project

Steps Toward Performing a Successful Community Service Project
During the course of the semester we covered many topics that can strengthen leadership. One of the things that you can do to exercise leadership is by designing a service project. If you are a bit stuck, here are 10 tips to help you out.
1.     Determine what is needed in your community/county.
2.     Determine what types of activities your have interest in and abilities to do.
3.     List all activities.
4.    Ask yourself, how you would rank the activities in order of importance, based on steps 1 & 2.
5.     After you decide upon your community service project, develop a plan.
6.    Carry out the project as planned!
7.     Document your club's efforts with photos, videotape, or written notes.
8.    As you work on this project, monitor the activities taking place and make adjustments as needed.
9.    Develop a summary report of your experience when the project has been completed. Share it with others.
10.  Feel good about your contribution to the community and positive learning experience.

We are almost done with Leadership Development!  Instead of taking a multiple choice exam, you will be working on 3 activities:
1.  Final Reflection
2.  Leadership Fable
3.  Forward Project
You will find the details for your assignments in Weeks 17 and 18.  The activities count as 25% of your grade.  Good luck!
Cinderella Hours

I wanted to inform you of the following! Cinderella Hours are HERE! What are Cinderella Hours, this is the time you can make up LATE WORK without points penalty. Cinderella Hours will be from now until Thursday, October 23rd. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-18 on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.
However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process.
Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! Make sure to post work in its proper locations. If the assignment is an EP, post in your EP!!!! DO NOT POST WORK IN THE LATE WORK DISCUSSION FORUM!!!!! YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Click on the LATE WORK Discussion TAB
  2. Click on the LATE WORK Link (it has the green conversation bubble right beside it)
  3. Click to "ADD NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC"
  4. Type the Assignment Name in SUBJECT
  5. Type in the message box the name of the assignment and location
    1. Example: 7.4 Eat that Frog located in the EP
    2. For visual directions please copy/past link in your browser http://www.screencast.com/t/6Fhkz21c


CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Week 17 & 18 (Final Exams)

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!

Hello Leaders!

The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
I've noticed that Amanda and Saija is well on their way to finishing this course!

FINAL EXAMS


Weeks 17 and 18 count for 25% of your final grade. To showcase what you have learned from Leadership Development, give your all to these assignments. You have all grown over the course of our semester and in reading your posts, I have seen each of you share a part of your own leadership journey. Add your personal story to your Week 17 and 18 assignments. The beauty of these projects is that they are student-centered and that they can be applied to the real world. Many of my former students have gone on to implement their forward projects -- you can do the same. Think of your last projects as the beginning of the next chapter in your leadership journey.
Cinderella Hours

I wanted to inform you of the following! Cinderella Hours are HERE! What are Cinderella Hours, this is the time you can make up LATE WORK without points penalty. Cinderella Hours will be from now until Thursday, October 23rd. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-18 on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process.
Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! Make sure to post work in its proper locations. If the assignment is an EP, post in your EP!!!! DO NOT POST WORK IN THE LATE WORK DISCUSSION FORUM!!!!! YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Click on the LATE WORK Discussion TAB
  2. Click on the LATE WORK Link (it has the green conversation bubble right beside it)
  3. Click to "ADD NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC"
  4. Type the Assignment Name in SUBJECT
  5. Type in the message box the name of the assignment and location
    1. Example: 7.4 Eat that Frog located in the EP
    2. For visual directions please copy/past link in your browser http://www.screencast.com/t/6Fhkz21c


CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Week 17 & 18 (Final Exams)

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!

Hello Leaders!

The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
I've noticed that Amanda and Saija is well on their way to finishing this course!

FINAL EXAMS

We are almost done with Leadership Development!  Instead of taking a multiple choice exam, you will be working on 3 activities:
1.  Final Reflection
2.  Leadership Fable
3.  Forward Project
You will find the details for your assignments in Weeks 17 and 18.  The activities count as 25% of your grade.  Good luck!


Cinderella Hours

I wanted to inform you of the following! Cinderella Hours are HERE! What are Cinderella Hours, this is the time you can make up LATE WORK without points penalty. Cinderella Hours will be from now until Thursday, October 23rd. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-18 on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process.
Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! Make sure to post work in its proper locations. If the assignment is an EP, post in your EP!!!! DO NOT POST WORK IN THE LATE WORK DISCUSSION FORUM!!!!! YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!

DIRECTIONS:
  1. Click on the LATE WORK Discussion TAB
  2. Click on the LATE WORK Link (it has the green conversation bubble right beside it)
  3. Click to "ADD NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC"
  4. Type the Assignment Name in SUBJECT
  5. Type in the message box the name of the assignment and location
    1. Example: 7.4 Eat that Frog located in the EP
    2. For visual directions please copy/past link in your browser http://www.screencast.com/t/6Fhkz21c


CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!

Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Week 16, Day 7 (Cinderella Hours & Late Work)

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!
Hello Leaders!
The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
I'm proud of several students working daily or ahead such as Saija, Kirsten, Nicole, Kierra, Amanda, Kourtney, Casen, Dalton, Alexis, D'Angelo, Alexia & Brandon!!!!!
Helpful Tips
  • Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
DID YOU KNOW? (Cinderella Hours)

I wanted to inform you of the following! Cinderella Hours are HERE! What are Cinderella Hours, this is the time you can make up LATE WORK without points penalty. Cinderella Hours will be from now until Thursday, October 23rd. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-18 on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process.
Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! Make sure to post work in its proper locations. If the assignment is an EP, post in your EP!!!! DO NOT POST WORK IN THE LATE WORK DISCUSSION FORUM!!!!! YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Click on the LATE WORK Discussion TAB
  2. Click on the LATE WORK Link (it has the green conversation bubble right beside it)
  3. Click to "ADD NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC"
  4. Type the Assignment Name in SUBJECT
  5. Type in the message box the name of the assignment and location
    1. Example: 7.4 Eat that Frog located in the EP
    2. For visual directions please copy/past link in your browser http://www.screencast.com/t/6Fhkz21c


CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!

Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 

The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.

Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Week 16, Day 3

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!
Hello Leaders!
The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
Thank you to all of my students working diligently on your assignments!
Helpful Tips
  • Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
DID YOU KNOW?
This week we are analyzing the nature of Empowerment! In life, we may become empowered by a movement! Earlier this fall we witness people across America dumping gallons of ice water to recognize the deadly ALS disease. The Ice Bucket challenged brought awareness and millions of dollars to a special cause! Nancy Frates is the originator of the Ice Bucket challenge, click to see her story!

CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Week 16, Day 2

The Learning Block Forum is where you'll find information that will help you in the course. You'll find past announcements here, so if you need to review what has already been posted, this is your link!!
Hello Leaders!
The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
Thank you to all of my students working diligently on your assignments!
Helpful Tips
  • Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
DID YOU KNOW?
It was innovative, targeted the young voters and was streamed only through the internet. By changing their campaign style the Obama team with the help of many artists made the youth of America feel EMPOWERED leading to a huge voter turnout and President Obama's eventual victory. Take a look at the video, what tools did they use to make people feel EMPOWERED.

CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Monday, December 8, 2014

Week 16, Day 1

Hello Leaders!

The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
Thank you to the following students for properly completing their Week 15.6 Journal Assignment: Saija, Kirsten, Nicole, Kierra, Amanda, Casen and Alexis!
Helpful Tips
  • Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
DID YOU KNOW?
Good morning!!  Week 16 is a really cool unit were we investigate how leaders empower others to become leaders.  So really, it is a great lead-in to our final exam projects where you will show what you have learned in this course and how you will use the leadership skills learned moving forward.  To get us in the spirit, please check out this website by Dave Eggers: http://onceuponaschool.org/.

He is a writer and leader who won the Ted Talks Prize in 2008 by empowering others around the country to help students find their voice through writing.  Check out the site and be sure to watch the short video (with his picture).  Very inspiring stuff!!

CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Week 15, Day 6

Hello Leaders!
The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
Thank you Alexia for continued growth! I see improvement on a weekly basis!!!
Helpful Tips
  • Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
DID YOU KNOW?

I'm seeing some great bumper stickers foe your Week 15 EP assignments! Helpful Tip! Try to use a presidential quote to help create your bumper sticker! Have a Great MONDAY!!!!!


CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!

Monday, December 1, 2014

Week 14, Day 8

Hello Leaders!
The following reminders...
SHOUT OUTS!
Thank you Gena for having a positive conversation about your workload!
Helpful Tips
  • Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
DID YOU KNOW?
In Week 14, we discussed the importance of discipline! Exercising is a great task that requires discipline! This is a very difficult task for your teacher. LOL! As I take the approach to living a more healthier lifestyle, I'm trying to change my thoughts to positive and focused on long-term goals. What are some items you have a difficult time maintaining discipline? Emily Balcetis explains the scientific reasoning of why some people are more dedicated to exercising more so than others. You may easily apply this TED Talk to similar areas of your life.

CONTACT 336-355-8165...text during the school day...after 5:00 you can call!!!!
You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the left for help when I am not available!
Students,
NCVPS is requesting your participation in the National SpeakUp Survey. 
Data collected from this survey gives us an important snapshot of how our students use technology on a daily basis and how well students are being prepared for the future. 
The deadline for taking the survey is Friday, December 19th, 2014.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!

 SpeakUP Survey Directions for Students
  1. Open the survey link here:  www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2014
  2. Select the "Take the Survey" option.
  3. Select the green circle labeled "Students".
  4. Click on the black arrow to choose a state and select North Carolina.
  5. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  6. Type in school name "NCVPS".
  7. Select the blue arrow labeled "NEXT".
  8. Select NCVPS.
  9. Select your grade level.
  10. Type in the secret word:  ncvpssurvey 
  11. Select the LOGIN option.
  12. Start the survey by clicking on the green button.
Thank you!