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SUMMER SOCIAL - Mid-Summer (TBD)

Come connect with other Mustang families for a fun ice-cream social! After enjoying an ice-cream treat, kids are invited to gather in our Don Price Performing Arts Chapel for movie entertainment while parents will have the opportunity to engage in an informative workshop in preparation for your journey into the new school year at MVC! More information is coming soon!

TAKING FLIGHT - monday 8/8 and Tuesday 8/9

New-to-MVC Mustangs in grades 6 - 12 (including all incoming Freshmen) fasten your seatbelts! We are embarking upon an amazing journey! We look forward to welcoming our new Middle School and High School students and parents to our Taking Flight orientations on Monday, August 8 (new-to-MVC 6th/7th/8th graders) and Tuesday, August 9 (all 9th graders and new-to-MVC 10th/11th/12th graders).

General Information (all families)

2022-2023 Key Dates

2021-2022 Bell Schedule

2021-2022 Parent/Student Handbook - Families should familiarize themselves with the 2021-2022 Parent/Student Handbook. Be sure to review the sections that cover our dress code, code of conduct, and iPad/Electronics Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The updated 2022-2023 Parent/Student Handbook will be available by mid-summer.

Emergency Card/Medical Information - All MVC students are required to have updated emergency/medical information each year. Thank you for providing this important information with your 2022-2023 enrollment packet/enrollment update.

If you were not able to submit a copy of your child's immunization records (not including the COVID-19 vaccine) through your Admissions Account, please send a copy to the MVC School Nurse as soon as possible. Thank you for your part in keeping our student records updated. We will contact you if there are any necessary booster or updated vaccines.

Café Account - Students may purchase all meals and snacks on campus in the Café using their mySchoolBucks account. Credentials to create your account will be sent our by mid-July.

Calendar - Students, parents, and all Mustang fans are encouraged to use these step-by-step instructions to subscribe to whichever portion(s) of the online MVC calendar is/are most helpful. Events can be added directly to your personal calendar! Options include athletics teams, clubs, fine arts groups, and much more.

Car Drop Off/Pick Up Route - The drop-off and pickup route "Carline" takes place in the Senior Lot. This is where all student drop offs before school (7:45-8:25 am) and after school (M - Th at 3:15 - 5:30 pm/F at 2:10 - 5:30 pm) happen. For student drop off or pick up during school hours, check in at the Main Gate (Gate 2) and security will then direct you where to go. The campus opens for students at 7:45am and closes at 5:30pm.

Carpooling - Families interested in connecting with potential carpool partners for the 2022-2023 school year can do so via the Mustang Network. First you will need to create your account here. Be sure to fill out your profile completely including choosing the "Parent" profile. Once your profile is complete and you've been approved, you can log in, proceed to "Groups" and browse to select the community group that best fits your family.

Equestrian Program Information Session via Zoom - MVC parents and students interested in learning more about equestrian programming (both curricular and extracurricular) at MVC next school year were invited to join an information session via Zoom on Thursday, May 12. If you weren't able to attent, you are welcome to review the Zoom recording here (passcode: 7icHYt!y). For further information, please contact Gretchen Cortes.

To ride during the school day: register at whiterockranch.com/trinity-rivers-equestrian
To express interest in after school/weekend activities: email tesi@whiterockranch.com
To express interest in boarding/leasing: call Michelle at 408-314-5251

iPads/Technology - All students attending MVC must bring their own iPads. Please refer to the information on our Technology page for specifications. Please pay particular attention to MVC's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for answers to common questions and guidelines concerning iPads. Student credentials to access Focus, our Student Information System, and set up other services at MVC will be sent to all new families before July 15, 2022.

Our ARC Team will be available on the following days/times to provide tech support and assist in iPad set up for our newest Mustangs.

Tuesday, August 2: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Thursday, August 4: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Parent Volunteer Information - Parents interested in volunteering or chaperoning various trips and activities throughout the year will need to have a background check completed through the Live Scan process. Danielle Caldwell is available to assist you in getting set up to volunteer at MVC!

Summer Camp - Registration is open now for a variety of June day camps for all ages and interests. Check out the offerings and spread the word. Whether your child is interested in sports, fine arts, or general fun-and-games, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer here on our beautiful campus. Remember, these camps are for both MVC and non-MVC students, so share them with your friends and family. Contact Kira Tellez (Athletics) or Morgan Perez (Fine Arts) with questions.

Transportation - Please visit the MVC Transportation Department webpage for general information on our transportation services. Bus ridership is guaranteed on a first-come, first-served basis, so families are encouraged to sign up by May 27, 2022. Routes and rates for 2022-2023 are available here. Confirmed stop assignments will be issued the week of August 1. Please contact Transportation Manager Kenneth Rothhammer with questions.

High School

Course Schedule - All new-to-MVC Mustangs have had the opportunity to go over your class interests during your admissions interview, when we took the first steps in creating your 4-year plan. You are welcome to contact your guidance counselor if you'd like to confirm your requests. Credentials to access Focus, our Student Information System, will be sent to each new family by July 15, 2022. Schedules will be available in Focus by August 1.

Jessica Sokol - Freshmen

Scott Nystrom - Sophomores & Seniors with last name G - O

Mallory Robinette - Juniors & Seniors with last name A - F

Tracy Bartholomew - Director & Seniors with last name P - Z

Flex in High School?
The Flex time that happens before school on Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 8:20 am is optional for High School students. They are welcome to be on campus and can go to their teachers' classrooms for help, visit the Café to get breakfast, or hang out in the ARC or Outdoor Student Center until their first class begins at 8:25 am.

High School Textbooks - Your textbook bundle is included in your tuition this year (a $275 value). Please keep in mind that not all courses use textbooks and some materials will be distributed by the teacher at a later date.

Summer School 2022 - Register now for a variety of classes in a variety of formats for Summer School 2022. Summer School is for all incoming 9-12 grade students. To register, please fill out the registration form, have your student check with his or her guidance counselor for course approval, and then turn it in or email it to the ARC.

Middle School

Course Selections - MVC Mustangs in grades 6 - 8 are able to view their 2022-2023 courses scheduled in Focus by August 1. Credentials for access to Focus, our Student Information System, will be sent out to each family by July 15, 2022

Elective Selection for Incoming 6th Grade Students - Please check out these options for the 6th grade elective period.

Elective Selection for Rising 7th and 8th Grade Students - Rising 8th graders and rising 7th graders will select their electives beginning on Thursday, May 12. We are excited to offer these elective choices. Students will make their selections by submitting the appropriate survey below. Students will be asked to indicate their top three choices no later than Friday, May 20. 8th grade will be registered first, followed by 7th graders.

7th Grade Elective Survey

8th Grade Elective Survey

In order to experience a well rounded enrichment opportunity and to align with the IB framework for learning, all Middle School students are required to take at least one semester of Fine Arts. Students who did not take a Fine Arts elective in the first semester will be automatically enrolled in the second semester based on their preferences indicated in the survey.

Equestrian Program - Are you interested in taking Horsemanship for PE in 2022-2023? Please email Principal Medina ASAP in order to accurately reflect that desire on your student schedule.

Flex in Middle School - Flex time happens before school on Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 8:20 am. Please refer to Flex Guidelines for information on this valuable part of our daily schedule.

PE Uniforms - The BSN Store is not currently open; however, we will keep you posted as to when and how to obtain PE uniforms. All Middle School students, other than those in Horsemanship, will need a uniform for the school year. These uniforms may be used year after year in the Middle School.

Placement Assessments - All newly admitted MVC Mustangs entering into Grades 6 - 8 will be asked to take a math assessment to determine their current math level as we work on placement for Fall 2022. Please note that additional assessments may be necessary for other specific course placement(s). We will send you an invitation to register for your assessments as space is limited for each session.

Supply Lists - Supply lists for 6th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade will be available by mid-June.

Textbooks - Your textbook bundle is included in your tuition this year (a $150 value). Please keep in mind that not all courses use textbooks and some materials will be distributed by the teacher at a later date.

8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip 2023 - Plans for the 8th Grade trip to Washington D.C. for spring of the 2022-2023 school year are underway. An informational Zoom meeting for parents of rising 8th graders took place on Wednesday, May 11. If you were unable to attend, here is the informational letter and Zoom recording.

Athletics

Athletics Paperwork - Please make sure that you have all athletics paperwork completely filled out on Final Forms. Register now and electronically complete ALL forms!

Sideline Cheer Tryouts for Fall 2022
Tryouts for Sideline Cheer will be held Tuesday, May 17 through Thursday, May 19 from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm in the Auxiliary Gym. Please make sure that you have all athletics paperwork completely filled out on Final Forms by the first day of tryouts. To sign up in Final Forms, select Sideline Cheer tryouts 2022 as the sport. Students with incomplete paperwork will not be permitted to attend tryouts until it is complete. Register now and electronically complete all forms! Contact Kira Tellez with questions.

Summer Camp - Registration is open now for a variety of Summer day camps for all ages and interests. Check out the offerings for Sports Camps! There's something for everyone to enjoy this summer here on our beautiful campus.

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