Crossroads FLEX High SchoolHome of the Phoenix

February 27, 2020

Welcome New Students and Parents!

6:30-6:35 Principal’s WelcomeAgenda

Debbie C. Ray, Principal

6:35-6:40 PTSA Melissa Savage

6:40 -6:45

RISE CharacteristicsThings I Wish They Told Me

Eleanor Sanderson, Grade 9Bella Brittain, Grade 9

6:45-6:50 Instructional Programming Natascha Genova, Assistant Principal

6:50-6:55 You Can Succeed – The Importance of Time Management

Scott Rockett, Grade 11

6:55-7:00 Graduation Requirements/NCAA Nartarsha Sharpe, Dean of Students

7:00-7:05 Building Relationships at CFLEX Grace Agster, Grade 9

7:05-7:10 High Expectations Debbie C. Ray, Principal

7:10-7:15 More Than Just Academics Claudia Stakoe, 12th Grader

7:15-7:20 Hours/Seat Time/Important Dates Debbie C. Ray, Principal

7:20-7:25 The Impact of My Crossroads FLEX Experience

Cristian Milazzo, 10th Grader

7:25-7:30 Communication Debbie C. Ray, Principal

7:30-7:35 Why Crossroads FLEX? Student video clip

7:35-7:45 Q & A

PTSA

Melissa Savage President

Eleanor Sanderson Grade 9Bella Brittain Grade 9

RISE Characteristics &Things I Wish They Told Me

Natascha GenovaAssistant Principal

Instructional Program

How is Crossroads FLEX different from a traditional high school?

●Fewer face-to-face classes●Blended classes●Support sessions●Limited electives●Limited clubs/extracurricular activities●Smaller classes and more individual

attention

Technology Integration● 1:1 Technology: WCPSS or personal laptop● Canvas learning platform + innovative sites &

apps ● BYOD

Digital Blended Learning (IMPORTANT!)● Collaborative Group Work, Hands-on learning● Supporting and extending the online work● 4Cs: Communication, Collaboration, Critical

Thinking and Creativity● Digital Portfolios

What is our instructional approach?

Intervention/Academic Support● Flex Coach Meetings● Support appointments● Peer tutoring (in person and

online)● Skills and strategies through

monthly Class Meeting sessions

How do we support academics?

Scott Rockett Grade 11

You Can Succeed:The Importance of Time Management

How do I keep up?

On Pursuit

Graduation and NCAA Requirements

Nartarshia SharpeDean of Students

NCAA Requirements

Grace Agster, Grade 9

Building Relationships at FLEX

Debbie C. RayPrincipal

High Expectations

Know What to Expect Each Year

● Years 1 and 2 MATTER! (building the foundation for GPA and study habits)

● Years 3 and 4 (maintaining a strong GPA while preparing to leave the nest)

Student Actions For Success

Be Present for required hoursBe Self-Motivated

Be ResponsibleBe OrganizedBe Informed

Ask QuestionsAsk for helpFAIL FORWARD!

Who Struggles ...❖ Those who can’t work independently❖ Those who lack time management❖ Those who spend their days socializing

and nights completing assignments❖ Those who won’t ask for help❖ Those who are only concerned with their

pursuit❖ Those who only see the small picture

Claudia Stakoe Grade 12

More than Academics

Hours/Seat Time/Important Dates

Debbie C. Ray, Principal

2020-2021 Hours Pending Board Approval

Monday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; extended hours until 5:00

Tuesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; extended hours until 5:00

Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; extended hours until 5:00

Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; extended hours until 5:00

Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Grades 10-12: Minimum 10 hours

Note: There may be adjustments to required hours for seniors in 2020 -2021 pending approval.

Grade 9: Minimum 15 hours

Additional seat time may be required for the following reasons:

● Student is failing or in danger of failing a course.● Student is not responding to staff correspondence

at Crossroads FLEX or North Carolina Virtual Public Schools (NCVPS).

● Student is not submitting assignments on time.

Seat Time

Important Dates and Times August 20 – New Student Orientation

● 8 a.m. -11:00 a.m. - Students

● 10:30 a.m. - Parents (option 1)

● 6:30 p.m. - Parents (option 2)

*August 24 – First Day of School (7:20-3:30)

November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break

December 21-January 1 – Winter Break

*June 10 – Last Day of School

Important Dates and Times (Disclaimer: Pending no calendar interruptions due to weather

related events)

January 11-15: First Semester EXAMS

June 4-10: Second Semester EXAMS

Mid-October: PSAT- fee required -optional test for

Grades 9-11

Mid-October: Pre-ACT - Required for Grade 10

Mid-February: ACT - Required for all Grade 11

students.

Early May: Advanced Placement Exams(AP):

Students taking AP courses.

Join us March 10th!

5:30-6:30: Developing Good Homework Habits6:30-7:30: Teaching Your Child How to Deal

with Peer Pressure

How Do We Mass Communicate?● Weekly Principal’s message

posted on the website and sent through School Messenger as an email or text.

● Website www.wcpss.net/crossroadsflexhs

● Tweets -

● Information Sessions – Periodically throughout the semester.

● Remind

Cristian Milazzo Grade 10

The Impact of My CRFLEX Experience

If you have a concern about a course, your first point of contact

should be the teacher.

The quickest and most reliable way to contact NCVPS or school staff is

email.

Communication

Student Testimonials

Why Crossroads FLEX?

If you have decided, after hearing this presentation that you want to apply back to your base school, you must do so online by March 6.

If you get into a charter/private school and won’t be using your seat in our program, please let us

know.

Contact Ms. Sharpe, nsharpe@wcpss.net, if you have questions.

Final Words