2025 What's Next Packet (Family Edition) by Northwest Christian School

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FROM SUPERINTENDENT, GEOFF BROWN

Dear Crusader community,

The remarkable apologist C.S. Lewis once stated, “If you want a religion to make you feel comfortable, I certainly don’t recommend Christianity.” His words portray a powerfully poignant paradigm of the Christian life: itis notalways easy, butitis wholly andcompletely transformationalin terms ofcharacter

As we move into the 2025/2026 school year, in a move which underscores the Crusader commitment to this particular discomfort, I am stoking the ﬁres within a campaign which last year I termed as “doubling down” on Biblical worldview In the comingyear, this willtake two forms.

First, attheheartofourschool’sidentityisourCovenantenrollmentmodel.

As you are aware, there are two models for enrollment within Christian education: Community andCovenant. Community is the type of enrollment found within the majority of Christian schools: any student can attend, regardless of their commitment to Christianity or their personal hold on a testimony laying hold to a pursuit of Christ. Covenant enrollment is far different. As a Covenant enrollment school, we require two things of our students and their families TheﬁrstaspectofCovenant enrollmentisacommitmenttotheChristian walkasmademanifestinthetestimonyof atleastoneparentinthehome. Inourolder students, wealsolookforanauthentic expressionandevidenceofagrowingfaith.

Thesecondismeaningfulattendancewithin aChristianchurch.This year, we are introducing a new app to help support our Missions Learning program within our secondary. It's called MobileServe and it will enable our students to record and reﬂect on their grade-level-speciﬁc and whole-school Missions Learning efforts. Nothing new here It's simply a new form of tracking the efforts that we've always required of our students: Kids Kingdom, Feed My Starving Children, Kitchen on the Streets, The Sutton Project, etc.

But, there is one aspect of MobileServe that I am particularly excited about: supporting our students within their commitment to the local church Beginning this year, initially within the high school but eventually throughout the secondary grades, Mobile Serve will allow our students to record and reflect on their participation in a local church. Beginning this year in the high school, and next year in the middle school, in addition to requiring that students record and reflect on their Missions Learning endeavors within local non-profit ministries and organizations, we are requiring thatthey do the same within their weekly investmentin their localchurch.

Our school's mission, its statedfoundationalpurpose, is Biblicalworldview. And, itmustbe simply andclearly stated: Biblicalworldviewwillneverbeachievedinastudent'slifeifthat studentisnotinvestedinthelocalchurch.It is the fundamental underpinning of our school's

Covenant enrollment model. As August approaches, and specifically within secondary registration, your student will receive instruction in terms of utilization of this app on the iPad. We would also encourage you to download it on their personal mobile phone As we do, we will begin articulating the specific requirements: 10hours ofserviceper academicyear within a localnon-profit, 5hours ofserviceper academicyear within a localchurch, andregular attendance within thatsame localchurch. These numbers are wholly realistic and attainable within this first year of MobileServe in the high school, but we are ultimately looking to double these requirements starting in 2026/2027 for both middle school and high school To get a deep sense of the exciting potential this practice and commitment can produce in the lives of our students, please see my latest blog posts at KingdomCultureConversations.com.

Thesecondstratagemwithinouraforementioned “doublingdown”onBiblicalworldviewisParent University.

Rolled out during the summer of 2024, our second, online Parent University course is titled “Biblical Worldview Applied in the Home” This course capitalizes on several pastors articulating what I have termed as the A,B,C’s of home-based Biblical worldview, underscoring our commitment to service within area ministries and investment within the local church. This course is now available at NorthwestChristianParentUniversity com Please recallthatwe are effectively “requiring”this course to be completedby August.

I want to remind you of another aspect of Parent University that I truly believe you will discover to be invaluable. Our Parent University course lives within the robust library of online parenting courses produced by Christian Family Care and found within their Family Care Learning Library. When you complete our Parent University course, you will immediately have access to the incredible parenting resources which are designed to effectively support your parenting. Yes, given Christian Family Care’s foster care emphasis, there are many courses available regarding foster care and adoption. But, in addition, you will ﬁnd a very broad scope of courses which speak to the most pressing issues in front of all parents.

In short, what I am praying for is for your student - here at the outset of their spiritual journey and walk with Christ - is that they become fully invested in a local church, make certain that they are surrounded by teachers and staff that can mentor and disciple them as they grow academically, and that they enjoy vibrant, Christ-centered homes where parents feel equipped and empowered to fulﬁll their home’s mission.

Privileged to serve your student and your family,

Geoff Brown Superintendent

Northwest Christian School (623)225-5573 (cell) gbrown@ncsaz.org

Northwest Christian School

Luther King, Jr Day – No School

FEBRUARY

Open House & Curriculum Showcase

No School - Teacher In-Service

Presidents’ Day – No School

MARCH 2-3 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm

EE and Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a m Dismissal – K-12 No School Preschool and Mini Crusaders

EE and Elementary Parent/Teacher ConferencesNo School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Preschool MS and HS – 11:00 a m Dismissal 9-13 Spring Break

Friday – No School

Easter Monday – No School

No School - Teacher In-Service

Senior Final Exams

High School Final Exams – Full Day

High School Final Exams –11:00 a.m. Dismissal (9th-11th Grade) 21 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (Preschool, Mini Crusaders)

Last Day of School – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (All Grades) 8th Grade Promotion Senior Graduation – 7:00 p.m.

Northwest Christian School

Online Calendar 2025-2026

ESA funding and AAA scholarship coordination with tax credits have provided great support for the funding of private education! Tricia Mucklow serves as the NCS Business Manager and Monette Mason is managing tuition accounts as the Accounts Receivable Assistant. Diane Shulda will continue to assist families with their MySchoolBucks lunch account needs.

As we go into the 25-26 school year, we want to remind our families that payments are due on the 1st of each month. A late fee of $50 will be charged to the tuition account after the 7th of every month, if the monthly payment is not received in full. The tuition accounts of families awaiting tax credits or ESA funding are still subject to late fees. Any credit balances from the 24-25 school year will be applied to the 25-26 school year in July. Credit balances are refunded if your students graduate or are withdrawn from NCS. If your student is a Senior in the 25-26 school year, the ENTIRE family tuition balance through May AND the Senior’s entire tuition balance, is due by May 15, 2026 to guarantee participation in the graduation ceremony and year end trips. For your convenience, tuition charges for seniors have been prorated over 10 months to assist families with meeting this deadline

If a family pays the full tuition amount before August 4, 2024, a 3% discount of the full tuition amount will be applied at a later date. Please click here for the 25-26 tuition schedules, the totals that reﬂect the 3% discount, and for details regarding family discounts. Tuition payments are made through your Blackbaud portal on the NCS website. If you use a credit or debit card, Blackbaud Tuition Management (BTM) charges a 3.12% convenience fee. Payments made with a checking account are charged a 1 00% + $0 30 platform fee (not to exceed $2 50 per transaction) Automatic payments are available through BTM and can be set up via the portal on our website. If you prefer to mail a check, please send it directly to NCS (not Blackbaud Tuition Management.) For your convenience, a secure drop box is available in the administration building. Payments by check, cash or money order are accepted in the Business Ofﬁce

We receive tax credits starting in July and award cycles continue throughout the school year. Awards are available when they are posted to your NCS family tuition account. Once you are notified of an award by the STO, it can take up to four weeks for that award to be received by the finance office and posted to your account. For more information regarding tax credits and some of the STO’s we work with, please click here. The tuition accounts of families awaiting tax credit funding are still subject to late fees.

Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) are available to all K-12 students through the Arizona Department of Education. ESA funding is PROHIBITED in the same school year that a student receives any tax credit funding. To learn more about this program or to apply, please visit the AZ Department of Education Website. In order to assist families with compliance, please inform the Business Office if you apply for ESA Funding. (Monette Mason, ext 527). ESA funding is available at the beginning of each quarter in July, October, January and April The funding should be disbursed QUARTERLY as soon as you receive notification that funds are available. Parents should disburse funding to the school for tuition payments. The Business Office has created a one page document to disburse ESA funding. A personalized document and instructions will be emailed to families that have notified the Business Office regarding their signed ESA contract for the 25-26 school year. The tuition accounts of families awaiting ESA funding are still subject to late fees. Families utilizing ESA funds are expected to make regular monthly payments equal to 1/10 of the annual family responsibility. A $50 late fee may be assessed each month a regular payment is not received even if the family account has a credit balance as a result of ESA funding or tax credits. For additional assistance please email Monette Mason mmason@ncsaz.org.

The Business Ofﬁce is unable to direct your decision regarding Tax Credits or ESA. This is a personal choice based on the circumstances of individual families We are happy to assist with information as needed.

Early Education students have a (BTM) tuition account that is combined with your student(s) in K-12. If your student(s) utilize our extended care program, those charges will be paid through your Procare App and are due weekly. Preschool tuition must be paid monthly even if the family account has a credit balance as a result of ESA funding or tax credits received by older siblings. A $50 late fee may be assessed if preschool tuition is not paid monthly.

Activity fees will be added to your tuition account by August 1st Those fees vary by grade level and are due by AUGUST 4th. Late fees of $50 per month will be charged for unpaid activity fees as of August 8th. Activity fees will be collected at Meet the Teacher and Registration Day or may be paid through your Tuition Management portal Activity fees are nonrefundable and are not eligible to be covered by tax credits.

We appreciate your continued support! The timely payment of tuition is essential to the ﬁnancial wellbeing of our school We are blessed beyond measure to have teachers, faculty and community at a school like NCS!

We know families sometimes have financial difficulties and we are here to help. Please contact the Business Office if you have an extenuating circumstance such as illness, loss of a job, death, divorce, etc We appreciate communication and may be able to offer assistance

We are looking forward to another great year!

Trish Mucklow (Ext 507), Diane Shulda (Ext 517) & Monette Mason (Ext 527)

Northwest Christian School Early Education Tuition/Fee Schedule 2025-2026

Any

• If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student may not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current

• There is a $25 charge on all checks returned by the bank

• If annual tuition is paid in full before the first day of school (8/4/25), the family will receive a three percent discount.

• Mini Crusaders are not eligible for any discounts. Updated 2/28/25

Northwest Christian School K-12 Tuition/Fee Schedule

2025-2026

$7.00/hr. Pre-Scheduled

Fee, by 2/14/25

- includes $150 course credit, $400 if not completed by 8/1/25

Re-Enrollment Fee, after 2/14/25 $300

- includes $150 course credit, $450 if not completed by 8/1/25

*Students in all grade levels with late re-enrollment agreement submissions may be subject to a wait list

Registration Day and Activity Fees

K-5 (non-refundable) $50

*Registration Day and Activity Fees will be charged to Tuition Management accounts.

6-8 (non-refundable) $120 *Fees are due in full before the first day of school, 8/4/25

9-12 (non-refundable) $220 *Registration Day and Activity Fees are subject to late fees after 8/4/25

Multi-Student Discounts (Kindergarten – 12)

1st Child Regular price

2nd Child 10% to both students

3rd Child 18% to all three students

4th Child + A discounted tuition rate of $4,000 for Kindergarten and $7,000 for grades 1-12 will be given to the 4th and any additional K-12 students in the family. Online/Flex students will receive an 18% discount on their tuition. Early Education, Preschool, or Frameworks are not included in the multi-student discount Enrollment

• Tuition for Kindergarten through 11th Grade on the ground students will be divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is

Aug 1 and the last payment is due on or before June 1. Tuition for Seniors will be divided into 10 monthly payments. The final payment is due on or before May 1.

• Any payment received after the seventh of the month will be considered late and the account will be assessed a $50 late charge.

• If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student may not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current.

• There is a $25 charge on all checks returned by the bank.

• Tuition for graduating seniors must be paid in full by May 15th in order for the student to participate in graduation ceremonies. Additionally the remaining family account must be paid through May

• If annual tuition is paid in full before the first day of school (8/4/25), the family will receive a three percent discount.

• Parents must inform the finance office upon acceptance of an ESA contract in any quarter Updated 12/10/2024

Northwest Christian School K-11 Online School Tuition/Fee Schedule

- includes $150

credit, $200 if not

Re-Enrollment Fee, after 2/14/25

- includes $150 course credit, $250 if not completed by 8/1/25

*Students in all grade levels with late re-enrollment agreement submissions may be subject to a wait list.

Curriculum Fee must be paid prior to orientation week. $200

Curriculum will not be accessible until this non-refundable fee is paid in full.

Multi-Student Discounts (Kindergarten - 10, Online/Flex)

1st Child Regular price

2nd Child 10% to both students

3rd Child + 18% to all students

*Early Education/Preschool/Frameworks are not included in the

Enrollment Refund Policy

Enrollment and re-enrollment fees are non-refundable for the 25-26 school year.

Tuition Payment Policy

• Tuition for Kindergarten through 11th grade for full time online and flex students will be divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due August 1 and the last payment is due on or before June 1.

• Any payment received after the seventh of the month will be considered late and the account will be assessed a $50 late charge.

• If an account becomes more than 60 days past due, the student may not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought current.

• There is a $25 charge on all checks returned by the bank.

• If annual tuition is paid in full before the first day of school (8/4/25), the family will receive a three percent discount.

• Mini Crusaders are not eligible for any discounts.

• Parents must inform the finance office upon acceptance of an ESA contract in any quarter

Updated 2/28/2025

REFERRAL CREDIT PROGRAM

NCS FAMILIES, DID YOU KNOW NCS HAS A REFERRAL PROGRAM?

That's right! Any Northwest Christian School family who refers another family (who then applies and is admitted) to NCS will receive a referral credit of up to $1000 towards tuition!

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1. Any current NCS family (early education, K-12 or Online/Flex) refers a new family to an NCS program (early education, K-12 or Online/Flex)

Step 2. The referred family submits an application and lists the referral family by name on the application (if multiple families are listed, the credit is split amongst the listed families).

Step 3. The referred family is admitted to their applied NCS program (early education, K-12 or Online/Flex) and remains enrolled for a full semester.

Step 4. The referral family receives a referral credit towards their tuition! ($100 if the referred family is enrolled in early education, $500 if the referred family is enrolled in K-12 or Online/Flex).

WHY A REFERRAL PROGRAM?

Did you know that the #1 way that people hear about NCS is word of mouth? Would you consider supporting NCS and NCS Online by sharing about our wonderful school and our fully online school with your community?

WAYS TO SHARE/SUPPORT NCS & NCS ONLINE

1) Word of mouth, literally! Tell your friends!

2) Follow NCS (@ncscrusaders) and NCS Online (@ncsonlineschool) on Instagram and consider sharing the profile or reposting a post on your Instagram account (don't forget to tag @ncscrusaders and @ncsonlineschool)

3) Like NCS Phoenix AZ on Facebook and consider posting about NCS and NCS Online!

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REVIEW THE REFERRAL CREDIT PROGRAM POLICY

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Business Office for questions regarding the Referral Credit Program

FROM THE DESK OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECH COORDINATOR,

1-to-1 iPads

Last year, we expanded our 1-to-1 iPad program to include K-12 with intentional restrictions to support learning at each grade level These iPads, whether they are stored in the classroom or are with students after school, provide timely access to instructional tools, including Canvas and Clever, and classroom assessments, including Galileo. To support students’ work, Northwest Christian School has invested in a strategic purchase of new A16 iPads for high school students. This purchase enables us to ensure that every student iPad is compatible with the programs integrated into our curriculum and instruction. At this time, K-8th Grade students will be assigned a 7th, 8th, or 9th Gen iPad which has a traditional headphone jack. 9th-12th Grade students will be assigned a new A16 iPad that only has a USB-C port or Bluetooth for headphones

Library Resources

While you may not pass the library as often as when it was in the middle of campus, Mrs. Roman continues to provide numerous avenues to make reading accessible for all kindergarten through 12th grade students.

Elementary

To visit the library over the summer and checkout books, please utilize the following link or scan the QR code: https://www signupgenius com/go/9040A48AEAC2FAAF94-ncssummer1

For reading when at-home or on the road, consider Tumblebooks, which is a curated database of children's e-books. Many books include read along options so children can hear the story while they practice reading Visit Tumblebooks at https://www tumblebooklibrary com/home aspx and enter the username nwcs and password books.

Secondary

The library has also prepared access to digital books through TeenCloud, which is like Tumblebooks for older students, and Sora

Visit TeenCloud at https://www tumblebookcloud com/Home aspx and enter the username nwcs and password books. Visit Sora at https://soraapp.com/library/northwestaz and login with your school Google account

Canvas & Clever

Elementary

We have relocated elementary summer booster information to a Canvas “course” named Elementary Summer Booster 2025 On the homepage, you will ﬁnd buttons to access resources for any of the elementary grade levels

Students retain access to their resources in Clever, including IXL, VMath, Accelerated Reader, Lalilo, or HMH, during the summer until July 21, 2025 Continue to use these resources for summer practice Kindergarteners through 3rd Graders may continue to use their Clever badges until July 21 at which time we pause Clever access to generate next year’s badges and programs

Secondary

While parents cannot participate in courses, you can sign up as an observer and view your student’s coursework, including teacher instructions, student submissions, and teacher feedback For assistance setting up your observer account, reach out to HelpDesk@ncsaz org

Secondary students also retain access to Clever over the summer, through which students access Naviance. If you have questions or recommendations, please send me an email Have a great summer!

Allison Van Liew

BLACKBAUD STUDENT/PARENT PORTAL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS

To sign forms, access schedules, review school documents and announcements, and check posted grades, use the BlackbaudStudentPortalor BlackbaudParentPortalaccessible from the Login button at the top right of the school’s ncsaz.org website or directly at ncsaz.myschoolapp.com. This web-based portal allows users to easily toggle between their roles, if applicable (Student - Parent - Faculty - Alum) and to see the features relevant to that role

Blackbaud requires all users to login with Blackbaud ID, which is setup during the admissions process.

Parents

● Enter your primary email address listed in Blackbaud for your Blackbaud ID Click Next

○ If you see an option to enter your password, an error has occurred

● On the second login page, continue to login by entering the same email address and your chosen password or by using the Sign in with Google or Apple ID options.

○ If you forget your password, there is a link on this page where you may reset it.

Students

● Enter your school email address for your Blackbaud ID then click Next

● You will be routed to a second login page. Click the Sign in with Google button at the bottom.

○ If you need help resetting your password, contact HelpDesk@ncsaz.org and mention your ﬁrst and last name and that you are requesting a password reset for your Google email

Troubleshooting Tips

● If having trouble with login using a Google account or Apple ID, verify that all similar accounts are signed out.

● If Blackbaud is not loading correctly, try using a different device, a different browser, or clear website history

● If you receive a speciﬁc error message, please take a picture and contact HelpDesk@ncsaz org

If you have any difﬁculty logging in, please contact the Tech Team at HelpDesk@ncsaz.org for additional support

Please note: At this time, there is not an app for the Blackbaud Portal; however, a mobile browser should enable necessary features of the website.

Technology Technology

Integrated suite of programs selected to reinforce and accelerate mastery of content for K-12

Robust learning management system tailored to needs of each grade level

K-3 Equip families with resources to support learning

4-5 Engage students with digital tools and citizenship

6-8 Enhance learning and practice responsible use of technology

9-12 Extend opportunities beyond campus in preparation for the future

Integrated student information system

Managed accounts for secure and seamless access to school digital tools

Variety of managed devices deployed to both classrooms and 1:1 for instruction and extra-curricular uses

Dedicated technology team to support students, parents, and staff in all facets of technology integration at Northwest Christian School

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VOTEFORNCS!!

#1 Ranked Private School in AZ!!

VOTE FOR NCS as #1 Ranked Private School in AZ!

AZ Big Media released their Ranking Arizona 2025 "Best of Arizona Business" list, and NCS was ranked 1st among the Best Private Schools in Arizona for it’s 10th consecutive year. Help us keep our #1 ranking and vote for NCS!

If you would like to vote NCS for next year's publication, just scan the QR code and follow the instructions below.

QUICK INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE:

1) CLICK ON BUSINESS SERVICES (IN THE BROWN BOX)

2) EDUCATION PRIVATE SCHOOLS (ON THE LEFT, AS A SUB CATEGORY)

3) THEN, NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

You may vote for one company in each sub-category once per-hour.

Note: When voting, ensure the browser you are using (Fire Fox, Google Chrome, Safari, or Edge) allows cookies (third party) or you will find that you cannot proceed to vote.

VOTING FOR RANKING ARIZONA 2026 ENDS AT 11:59 pm JULY st, 2025.

Stitching Stitching 2025 Summer Stitching Events:

Early Ed. & Elementary:

Peter Piper Pizza - June 20th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

KTR - July 18th @ 11:00pm-1:00pm

Middle School & High School:

Pickleball Tournament at the Pickleball Space - June 19th @ 10:00am-12:00pm

Adventure Cru To Serve at St. Mary's - June 30th @ 10:30am-3:15pm

Middle School ONLY: H2WHOA at Lake Pleasant Obstacle Course - July 10th @ 11:15am-12:30pm

High School ONLY:

iFly Indoor Skydiving - July 9th @ 9:00am-1:00pm

H2WHOA at Lake Pleasant - July 10th @ 7:00pm-9:00pm

New HS Girls Dinner at Sauce Norterra - July 30th @ 5:00pm

The above events are an opportunity for both our new and existing families to connect and get "stitched" into the NCS family as well as meet others with children of the same age. Both parents and children are welcome to attend events and are responsible to arrange transportation and supervision as needed. If you would like to register, use the QR code above or click HERE!

Co-branded NCS Gear

We are launching our 2025-2026 school year with some fresh, co-branded NCS gear! Grab some of these exclusive pieces at our back to school, registration days, or in our athletic office!

CRUSADER CAFE - MY SCHOOLBUCKS

Cashless Payment

The Crusader Cafe utilizes a cashless payment system for all students and staff MySchoolBuckscom will be usedexclusively as thepaymentmethodas cashis notaccepted.

All elementary students will have an ID to present at the Cafe to purchase items All students (including elementary) will have a barcode on their ID which will be scanned to allow servers access to your student's account to purchase their snacks/lunches. MySchoolBucks gives parents the convenience and ﬂexibility of one account to securely pay for all their student's meals with a credit card, debit card or electronic check MySchoolBucks accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.

Below, we hope to answer questions you might have about signing your student(s) up for MySchoolBucks account. There are a few options available to load money onto your student's account :

Pay As You Go: You may choose to load your child's account with any dollar amount up to $150 00 per student There is a $3 50 fee each time you load your students account, however that fee is per transaction only - not per student. For example, you have three children, you may load all three accounts at one time for only $3.50 total. The pay as you go option accepts credit or debit card and echeck.

Pay by Year Per Student: You may choose to pay a yearly membership fee of $12 95 per student which enables you to add funds up to $120.00 at any time. This would be ideal for households with one or two students. Available by e-check only.

Pay by Year Per Family: You may choose to pay a yearly membership fee of $26 95 for your "family" which enables you to add funds up to $120 00 at any time This plan is ideal for families of three or more students. Available by e-check only.

To take advantage of the yearly membership plan when setting up your students account, "click" your name at the upper right corner on your screen, then "my user profile", then "update membership". You may also choose AutoPay when you are setting up your account by selecting "setup AutoPay" from the meal payment options page During the setup process, you may set up payments to occur when the account balance falls below your specified amount or on a set schedule For example, when the account balance reaches an amount of your choice or on a given schedule, such as, on the first of every month, $X amount is deposited into your student's account After you have chosen your payment type and entered your settings, click "complete setup" to enable the settings This convenient option lets you set it up once and lets MySchoolBucks handle the rest.

Three Easy Steps to Setting Up MySchoolBucks Account

1 Go to MySchoolBucks com or download the app and click on "sign up today"

2. Create a user proﬁle with your email address, establish a password and add your students.

3. Pay with your credit/debit card or Echeck.

Once you have created your account and selected your payment type, you're ready to go. Payments will show as "pending" on your meal account page until they post to your student's account at their school. Meal funds are generally available for your student to use in 1-2 business days At this time, you may also set up email reminders to add funds when your balance reaches a chosen amount.

MySchoolBucks also has a FREE Mobile app for both iPhone and Android at App Store or Play Store You can quickly and securely add funds to your students account, using the same username and password you use on MySchoolBucks website.

MySchoolBucks fees are subjectto change Ifyou have anyquestions, please contact Diane Shulda 602-978-5134ex 517or dshulda@ncsaz org

CRUSADER CAFE -

Monday – Samurai Sam’s

Teriyaki Steak and Rice

Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Orange Chicken

Asian Chicken Salad

Tuesday – Chick-ﬁl-A

5 count Nuggets

Sandwich

Spicy Sandwich

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Wednesday – Federico’s

Cheese Quesadilla

Bean & Cheese Burrito

Chicken & Bean Burrito

Chicken Taco Salad

Thursday – Sardella's Pizza

Small Slice of Pepperoni Pizza

Large Slice of Pepperoni Pizza

Italian Salad

Friday

Corn Dog

Cheeseburger

Chicken Pot Pie

Caesar Salad

Atomic Chicken

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Fall: AthleticGames

Clockatgames

MoneyGate

Concessions

CopyRoomParent

HomecomingCarnival

Setupandteardown

Runningbooths

MainOffice

MSAmazingRace

MSSpecialOlympics

JBSuttonThanksgiving

JBSuttonChristmasDrive

Spring: AthleticGames

Clockatgames

MoneyGate

Concessions

CopyRoomParent

SpeechMeet

FundraisingDinner andAuction

SpringMusical

StaffandFaculty

AppreciationWeek

MSImpactDay

MainOffice

NCS FAMILY

CARPOOL SIGN UP

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If you are NOT praying for your child, WHO IS?

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matt. 18:20

We are moms and grandmothers and parents coming together every week to connect and pray for our children and NCS, impacting them for Christ.

Starts August 2025

When: Wednesdays at 8:05 AM

Where: NCS Campus: Check front oce for speciﬁcs

Northwest Christian’s BIG BOYS ON CAMPUS

Annual BBOC Kick-off breakfast

7:00 a.m. - Friday, August 15th In the Don Sanderson Memorial Gymnasium

B.B.O.C. is the monthly prayer group for the men of NCS. Each month we will enjoy wonderful fellowship, a complementary catered breakfast, time in God’s word and a time of prayer for our students, faculty, families and churches.

Please make plans to attend and bring a friend!

Future BBOC dates are: 9/19 10/24. 1/9, 2/20, 3/20, and 4/30

Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

TheSuttonProject

TheSuttonProjectisaspecialpartofNCSinvolvingstudentscampus-widefrom EarlyEducationthroughHighSchoolandincludingourOnlineandFlexstudents! Whatoriginallybeganmorethan10yearsagoasaprojecttoprovideThanksgiving mealboxestofamiliesinneedatJBSuttonElementarySchoolhasturnedintoa muchlargerandmoreimpactfulcampus-widecampaign-TheSuttonProject.

The Sutton Project, now the largest missions learning project on campus, epitomizes our mission fulfillment for all students as we meet the needs of those in our surrounding community Through The Sutton Project we now provide 1600 Thanksgiving meal boxes for families at 16 different elementary schools across three districts These food boxes serve as a sign of hope to those in a broken and needy community We also partner with the local church to provide within the boxes an invitation to join their church community Early Education and Elementary students participate by collecting/donating canned goods for the meal boxes. Middle School and High School students collect/donate money to go towards turkey vouchers that are provided within each box. At the end of the campaign, every student campus-wide participates in a ‘packing’ event to compile the various components of each box in an assembly-line setting. This is one of the best days on campus! High School Student Council then delivers and unloads the completed Thanksgiving meal boxes to each school!

Christmas Gifts

As we wrap up our Thanksgiving meal boxes, we immediately turn our attention to Christmas The NCS community provides over 1200 Christmas gifts that are delivered to students at 3 elementary schools These schools serve a significant number of refugees and their families NCS high school students experience the joy of delivering these gifts to the students of these schools and have the opportunity to see our mission in action as we meet the needs of those less fortunate than us

Sutton Game Day

Our Middle School Student Council hosts 3rd grade students from JB Sutton on our campus for ‘Game Day’ NCS middle school students enjoy a day of fun and opportunities to create community with our friends from Sutton!

High School Serve Day

Once per semester, our high school students participate in a ‘Serve Day’ wherein they are sent all across the state to serve the community in various ways Each semester, a group of NCS high school students head to JB Sutton Elementary to serve the school and meet the needs of their community This looks like playing, reading to classes, tutoring and more!

According to Matthew 25:35-40, we are called to feed and clothe the needy. This project is a means by which our student body can come to understand that scriptural principle personally.

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EARLY EDUCATION MINI CRUSADERSKINDERGARTEN NCS

FROM THE EARLY EDUCATION OFFICE

Hello NCS Early Ed Families!

Welcome to the Early Education program at Northwest Christian School. We thank God for His presence at NCS as we teach God's Word and principles every day on campus. Thank you for joining us this year as we continue to provide a dedicated Christian education to your children. We look forward to partnering with you this year as we help your child grow developmentally, cognitively, academically, and spiritually.

Extended Care (MC - 5th Grade)

Extended Care is available for all students aged 15 months through Kindergarten from 7:30 a.m. to the start of class. At the end of the school day Extended Care is available for students 15 months through 5th grade until 5:30 p.m. There is no student supervision prior to 7:30 a.m. If you will need extended care for your children, please contact the Early Education Office to make these arrangements. Parents must fill out new paperwork each school year if Extended Care is desired Paperwork must be filed with the Early Ed Office prior to a student's first day of Extended Care. All children Kindergarten through 5th grade must be either picked up from the classroom, from an ASAP class, taken to Extended Care or in an adult’s care. Secondary students may pick a student that is in K - 5th grade. Early Ed students may only be picked up by an adult listed on the blue card.

You can ﬁnd the Extended Care Agreement Form here, or you can click on the Extended Care tile in your Blackbaud account under the Resources Tab.

Extended Care Emergency Forms (Mini Crusaders - Kindergarten)

The state of Arizona requires that a state required emergency contact blue card is filled out; the emergency form used for elementary is not sufficient for the Office of Child Care Licensure that oversees the Extended Care program. These blue cards will only be accepted by the Early Education Office to ensure appropriate compliance to all details. No child may attend Extended Care until the required blue card is received

Dress Code

Please remember when buying school clothes that our children, from the walkers to the Pre-K program will enjoy getting messy and dirty as they learn. We ask that all clothing not have logos contrary to our Christian testimony, that shoes have easy access with Velcro or slip on access unless the student can independently tie his/her own shoes. Footwear is limited to tennis/athletic style shoes, without a stacked heel, in order that our children play safely throughout the day For details, be sure to refer to the dress code on the website. If your child has enjoyed a summer hairstyle or color, please plan to have the style/color conform to the NCS school dress code by the ﬁrst day of school

Early Ed Activity Fee:

A ﬂat fee will be assessed to your student’s Blackbaud Tuition Management Account, which can be paid online with a debit, credit card or bank account. You can also pay your fee on Registration Day by cash, check, credit or debit card The Registration Day Fee is due before August 4th Late fees of $50 will apply to unpaid fees as of August 8th.

Activity Fee: $50

Meet the Teacher: July 31 - August 2

You will be invited to come on campus and meet your child's teacher in the classroom. This letter will arrive mid-summer and give you your child's teacher's name and a time for meeting The classroom teacher will provide you with necessary information for the upcoming year and allow you and your child to become better acquainted with the classroom and some of those beginning of the year procedures If you have not received your packet by July 18th, please reach out to Amanda in the EE Ofﬁce.

Amanda LeDuc

EE Administrative Assistant

aleduc@ncsaz.org; 602-978-5132 x600

FROM THE EARLY EDUCATION OFFICE

Important Dates in July and August

July 29 - July 31

July 31st

August 4th

August 4th or 5th

Meet the Teacher (Mini Crusaders & Preschool)

Time TBD by teacher: Check letter to be received mid July Classrooms

Meet the Teacher (Kindergarten) 9:00 am - 11:00 am (Open House) Gym

Early Education Parent Orientation (Mini Crusaders, Preschool, & Kindergarten)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Mini Crusaders/ Preschool) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Kindergarten)

Cook Center see nextpage for map (Mini Crusaders & Preschool) Classrooms (Kindergarten)

First day of school (Kindergarten) 8:00 am Classrooms

First day of school (Mini Crusaders & Preschool) 8:30 am Classrooms

Partnering Together in Christ,

Bree Tarbutton

Director of Early Education and Kindergarten Principal Btarbutton@ncsaz.org 602-978-5134

K-2 PARENT NIGHT 2025

Welcome to Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade!

Our teachers are excited to begin the new school year with your children! In preparation for the upcoming year, we ask that you plan to attend our Kindergarten and First Grade Information Night This meeting is scheduled on the Thursday evening before school begins for teachers to share about the Kinder and First Grade entry points into school. The teachers will help you all begin the year with the information you will need for a strong and conﬁdent start to the school year.

On Thursday, July 31st there are two separate meetings for you to attend. We are asking that you attend both events as you prepare for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade at NCS.

● Meet the Teacher is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This is intended for both you and your child to attend. Feel free to come any time during this time frame. This is an opportunity for your child to meet their teacher, enjoy the classroom and see friends that will be in their classroom.

● Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Back to School Night is scheduled from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in your child’s classroom. This evening is intended for parents only. It will help parents prepare their children for the ﬁrst day of school. There are so many new things for our Kindergarten through 2nd graders to know that we provide a time to educate parents about lunches, homework, curriculum and even where kids play and line up before the ﬁrst day of school

During the evening session on Thursday, July 31st at 6:00 PM your child’s teacher will cover important topics such as:

● How to help the ﬁrst week be a special one for your child.

● Classroom management and general expectations for your child in class.

● Lunch ordering and what is available for lunch for your child.

● Volunteering in the classroom.

● Homework expectations and Math Fact Mastery

● Digital Reading Supports

● Reading logs and grade level expectations.

● Red Word lists for reading.

● Curricular expectations for the year.

Please join us on these events to best support you and your child in the upcoming school year. We look forward to talking with each of you. Parents of Third through Fifth grade students will have their Back to School/Curriculum Night on the evening of Tuesday, August 12th

In His Service,

The Kindergarten Team The First Grade Team The Second Grade Team

Mrs. Beiser

Ms Currier

Mrs. Distler

Mrs. Getz

Ms. Ciero

Ms Goodyear

Mrs. Skinner

Mrs. Trueblood

Mrs. Hansen

Ms Muscari

Mrs. Schumacher

Ms. Young

2025-2026 MINI CRUSADERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July

31 - Back to School Parent Night (5:00 - 6:00pm)

August

29 - No school: Teacher In-Service

September 1 - No school: Labor Day

26 - No school: Teacher In-Service

October

2, 3 - No school: Parent-Teacher conferences

6 - 10 - No school: Fall break

November

7 - No school: Teacher In-Service

10 - No school: Veterans Day

26 - Early Release - 11am 27, 28 - No school: Thanksgiving Break

December

19 - 11am school-wide dismissal

22 - Jan 2 - No school: Christmas break

January 5, 6 - School resumes

16 - No school: Teacher In-Service 19 - No school: MLK day 23 - Snow Night - watch for details

February

13 - No school: Teacher In-Service 16 - No school: President’s Day

March

5, 6 - No school: Parent-Teacher conferences 9 - 13 - No school: Fall break

April

3 - No school: Good Friday

6 - No school: Easter Monday 24 - P2 - Preschool Step-Up Day

May

1 - No school: Teacher In-Service 21 - 11am dismissal 22 - 11am dismissal

2025-2026 PRESCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY

31 Parent Orientation (5:00 - 6:00 pm)

AUGUST

4 & 5 School begins

29 No school - Teacher In-Service

SEPTEMBER

1 No school - Labor Day

24, 25 24. 25 Preschool Picture Day No school- Teacher In-Service

OCTOBER

2 & 3 No school - Parent-Teacher Conferences

6-10

29, 30 No school - Fall Break

Dad’s Day - watch for details

NOVEMBER

7 10 No school - Teacher In-Service No school - Veteran’s Day Observance

24, 25 Grandparent’s Day - watch for details

26 11 am school wide dismissal

27, 28 No school - Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER

19 11 am school wide dismissal

22- Jan 2 No school - Christmas Break

JANUARY

5, 6 School resumes

16 No school - Teacher In-Service

19 No school - Martin Luther King Day 23 Snow Night - watch for details

FEBRUARY

13 No school - Teacher In-Service 16 26, 27 No school - Presidents Day

Rodeo Day - watch for details

MARCH

5, 6 No school - Parent-Teacher Conferences 9-13 25 No school - Spring Break

PreK - K Step Up Day - watch for details

APRIL

3 No school - Good Friday

6 No school - Easter Monday

MAY 1

7, 8 21, 22 No school - Teacher In-Service

Mother’s Tea - watch for details

Mud Day - watch for details - 11 am dismissal

PROCARE

NCS Early Education uses an electronic record keeping system called Procare. Procare developed the Sign In-Out and Daily Activities program to meet the needs of preschools and after school programs It assists us with accurate record keeping while reducing the workload of the staff, allowing them to spend more time interacting with the students.

Our campus is using Wi-Fi internet connections to ensure that Procare is operational In the event of power outages or Wi-Fi disruptions, a paper copy of our Sign-In/Out form is kept for parents to use.

Procare App: You will receive an email from Procare with a unique 10-digit code and instructions on how to download and log into the app. Be on the lookout for this email, it should arrive within the next few weeks.

Procare Details: The Procare system has the ability to send sign in-out conﬁrmations and daily activity alerts to parents through the Procare App. Along with saving paper, this is a much more efﬁcient process in communicating effectively with parents. Coupled with additional communication tools through Procare, we are committed to achieving a more transparent relationship with our families.

Compliance: For Sign In-Out, each caregiver is given a unique 4-digit pin. Parents are encouraged to download the app where you can utilize the unique QR code Authorized pickups will only need their unique 4-digit pin These pin numbers will be kept conﬁdential All caregivers, parents, and authorized pick-ups are required to provide a digital signature to remain in compliance with State regulations To ensure child safety, we will ask for identiﬁcation for any pickup not recognized and verify that they are listed on the Blue Card before releasing the child to the caregiver. In the event of a missed sign-in or sign-out, the classroom teacher or administrator will sign the student in/out on the iPad.

Storage Use: The Sign In-Out Attendance and Daily Activities are available securely on the Procare website/App. They can be viewed online and printed immediately. This will assure that the records are available upon demand well beyond the minimum 3-year requirement. This continues to support our compliance with licensing and State regulations.

Child safety, efﬁciency, and communication are priorities in our Early Ed program Procare allows us the ability to meet those expectations while remaining in compliance with State Please reach out to the Director with any questions

Partnering Together in Christ, Bree

Tarbutton Director of

Btarbutton@ncsaz.org 602-978-5134

EARLY EDUCATION DRESS CODE

MINI CRUSADERS

Mini Crusaders will engage in a variety of sensory activities throughout the day Please send your child in clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty. Socks and tennis shoes are preferred as they will engage in a lot of gross motor play/playground activities

PRESCHOOL

Preschoolers will engage in a variety of sensory activities throughout the day Please send your child in clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty.

● Shirts may have designs as long as they are not contrary to our Christian testimony.

● No overalls as the straps are difﬁcult for preschoolers to manage alone and often end up wet.

● No rompers unless your child is able to be fully independent with toileting procedures (undressing/dressing).

● Velcro Strap tennis shoes only and only those with closed heel, toe and no platforms or boots are allowed. Those children that can independently tie their shoes may wear shoes with laces Even though teachers and aides frequently sweep the sidewalks, sand gets back on the walks very quickly. Only the completely closed tennis shoe provides the comfort and stability necessary to safely participate in both free play and our various perceptual motor activities

● No dresses Again, due to the perceptual motor activities, the girls need to have a freedom of movement that dresses do not allow. Dresses are allowed on photo or party days.

● Shirts of modest length - must not expose midriff (no crop tops).

KINDERGARTEN

● Shorts, slacks , & capris

○ Black, navy blue & tan only

○ Heavy cotton or twill fabric only

○ Shorts length - ﬁngertips to the bend on the knees

○ Cargo shorts are permitted (not cargo pants)

○ No brand restriction on cargo shorts

○ Leggings are not permitted as pants/shorts (may be worn under dresses/skirts for modesty)

○ No overalls or jeans

● Jumpers, skirts and skorts

○ Black, navy blue, & tan only

○ Cotton fabric only (no jersey or polo shirt fabric)

○ Fingertip length

○ Polo Dresses are acceptable, solid color.

○ Shorts/leggings must be worn underneath for modesty

● Shirts

○ Button polo (no snaps, zippers, laces)

○ Polo shirts can be layered

○ Any one solid color

○ Logos smaller than a credit card

● Footwear

○ Tennis/athletic shoes only (no wheels)

○ Please do not send students unable to tie shoes independently in laces. Slip ons/velcro shoes preferred until independence with tying laces

● Hats

○ May be worn outside for protection from the sun. They may not be worn in the classroom or any other school building Any logo needs to be smaller than a credit card

● Hair

○ Needs to be the students’ natural color.

○ When combed out, boys must show earlobes, collars and eyebrows

○ No extreme hairstyles

General: During “dress down” days students must comply with the basic dress code of covering necessities and length of shorts and skirts. No torn pants/jeans/clothing may be worn during dress down days. Most dress down days occur on Fridays

EXTENDED CARE INFORMATION

Extended Care

Extended Care is designed for children currently registered at NCS who need additional care outside of the regular school day. This service is provided for students in early education, 15 months through ﬁfth grade at NCS. Extended Care teachers are background checked and provide a safe and less structured environment for our before and after school program.

Extended Care is approved based on availability and requires specific forms to be filled out and submitted before attendance. Prior approval must be obtained through the Early Education office for each attended day. Extended Care is not designed to be a holding place for late pick-ups, but rather a class for parents who need additional care in the morning/afternoon. Students who are not enrolled in After Care and are not picked up on time will be transferred to Extended Care and charged a late pickup fee of $25.

If you are signing up for Extended Care on a regular basis, you will be charged $7.00 an hour for your scheduled hours. Extended Care may be used on an occasional drop-in basis, depending on space availability, at $7.50 an hour. All requests for occasional care must be pre-approved on a daily basis through the Early Education ofﬁce.

Early Education Extended Care Hours (Mini Crusaders, Preschool, Kindergarten)

Extended Care is available on school days from 7:30am to the start of class and/or dismissal through 5:30pm. Students enrolled in Early Education must ﬁll out a mandatory Emergency Card before attending their ﬁrst day of extended care

Early Education Mandatory Emergency Card: For Mini Crusaders, Preschool, and Kindergarten students, the State of Arizona requires that the State's Blue Emergency Card be ﬁlled out by a parent or legal guardian annually. These Blue Cards will only be accepted by the Early Education ofﬁce to ensure compliance to all form details. No child may attend until a Blue Card is received. Elementary Students (1st - 5th grade) do not need a Blue Card.

Elementary Extended Care (1st - 5th Grade):

Extended Care is available on school days from dismissal through 5:30pm..

Sign-In/Out Procedure: Each child must be signed in and out digitally on the teacher’s iPad for Extended Care A digital system (Procare) will automatically calculate your balance based on your sign-in/out times. However, you must still physically sign in and out on the iPad with a ﬁrst initial and full last name. If your child is being dropped off by their teacher after school, the teacher will sign the child in. NCS will automatically bill accounts through 5:30pm each time and for each child when a physical sign-out entry is missing

Signing-Up for Extended Care

If you are in need of Extended Care, please fill out the required Extended Care Agreement Form You can find this form as a tile located in your BlackBaud account under the Resources Tab You can also follow this link to fill out the Extended Care Agreement Form.

EXTENDED CARE BILLING

Mini Crusader Extended Care Billing

The Procare system begins charging for Extended Care for sign-ins before 8:25 am. If your child has not been enrolled in the Extended Care program, please do not sign your child in before 8:25 am. The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out signatures. Extended Care options include Before Care (7:30 am - 8:25 am); Lunch Flex (11:30 am - 12:30 pm); Nap Room (12:30 pm - 3:00 pm); After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm).

Preschool Extended Care Billing

The Procare system begins charging for Extended Care for sign-ins before 8:25 am. If your child has not been enrolled in the Extended Care program, please do not sign your child in before 8:25 am. The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out punches. Extended Care options include Before Care (7:30 am - 8:25 am); After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm).

Kindergarten Extended Care Billing

The Procare system begins charging for Extended care for sign-ins before 8:00 am. The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out punches Extended Care options include Kindergarten Before Care (7:30 am - 7:55 am); Preschool - Kindergarten After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

Elementary Extended Care Billing

Extended Care options include 1st - 5th Grade After Care (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm). The system will also automatically charge for late pick-ups or missed sign-out punches.

Extended Care Billing vs. Tuition Billing

Extended Care will be billed through Procare. Any questions you have can be directed to the Early Education ofﬁce.

Tuition will be billed through BlackBaud. Any questions you have regarding tuition can be directed to the Business ofﬁce.

Billing Notes for Extended Care

● A delinquent account balance may result in a temporary suspension of Extended Care services. Access may be reinstated once the account is brought current

● Past due accounts that are repetitively delinquent may result in termination in the program.

● Pick up time for all children may not exceed 5:30pm. Late fees are $1.00 for every minute after 5:30pm Chronic lateness may result in your child(ren) being dropped from the program

● Students that are not picked up on time will be charged a $25 late-pick up fee

If you have further questions about Extended Care please contact the Early Education ofﬁce. We will provide the application, blue card (if applicable), and answer any questions you may have about Extended Care

Contacts

Early Education Ofﬁce (Mini Crusader, Preschool, Kindergarten)

Amanda LeDuc

aleduc@ncsaz org, 602-978-5134 x600

Elementary (1st-5th Grade) Extended Care

480-594-2223

Kindergarten Supply List 2025-2026

Please note: Supplies must be able to fit in the cubby, so please DO NOT buy anything in larger quantities or sizes than indicated. There will be some additional items needed that are not on this list - please see your classroom teacher for a list of those items. (tip: click on each item for direct link)

2 - 24 pack Crayola colored pencils 3 - soft white erasers

2 - 10 count Crayola washable markers 1 - wide ruled spiral notebook

3 - 24 pack Crayola crayons 1 - plastic pencil box

1 - 4 pack thin assorted color highlighters 2 - pencil/binder pouch

2 - 4 pack fine tip black Expo markers 1 - clear crayon box (Michaels/Walmart)

1 - Fiskars kid scissors (pointed) 12 - #2 Ticonderoga pencils (sharpened)

2 - 6 pack unscented Elmer’s glue sticks 1 - headphones (labeled with name)

2 - 4oz bottles of Elmer’s Glue Backpack & lunchbox

An activity fee will be charged to tuition accounts and is due by the 1st day of school. Please log into Tuition Management to pay. Please bring all supplies on Meet the Teacher day. Please replenish all supplies as needed.

Last Names: A-L

1 - paper towel 1 - hand sanitizer

1 pack - small white paper plates

Last Names: M-Z

1 - box of tissues 1 - Clorox/Lysol wipes 1 pack - large white paper plates

8:30 AM9:00AM

2026 MAY 5TH

FOOTBALL FIELD

1,000 BOOKS By Kindergarten

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW TO LOG YOUR BOOKS!

STUDENTS WHO HAVE READ 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE MOVING INTO KINDERGARTEN WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL GIFT.

Happy Reading!

(THIS LOG WILL TRACK YOUR STUDENTS’ BOOKS THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM)

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ELEMENTARY 1ST-5TH GRADE NCS

FROM THE DESK OF ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, ERIC DOWDLE

Pursuing His Purpose

Since 1980, Northwest Christian School has been a signiﬁcant light in this valley and a model for Christian schools in Arizona and the surrounding states I know this because I’ve been one of those Christian school administrators who have watched and learned from NCS over the years. Now that I have completed my second year as Principal of the elementary program, my sense of gratitude has only increased. To serve with Mr. Brown, Mrs. Maszton, our elementary administrative team, and our teachers and staff is a great privilege We count it pure joy to serve with you, our parents and covenantal partners May our God fulﬁll the roles He has given each of us to encourage our children as they discover the gifts and talents He has given them and a Biblical worldview!

In that process, our students will experience struggle, challenge, and success during a school year Let’s remind them to know these are important and positive opportunities for our God to shape them so they can proceed thereafter with conﬁdence and courage according to His will and the Word of God “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulﬁll His good purposes” (Phil 2:13) Thankfully, we can trust Him to accomplish these purposes in us

Although we still have some time before school begins on August 4, we are excited to see you and launch the beginning of our 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Bree Tarbutton (Director of Early Education and Kindergarten Principal), Mrs.Tammy Neitch (our new Director of Curriculum and Instruction ), Mrs. Rebekah Emery (our new Administrative Assistant), Mrs. Jessie Brown (our Front Desk Assistant) and I are excited for the opportunity to greet you at our annual MeettheTeacher event on July 31st!

Meet the Teacher Event – Thursday, July 31st Kindergarten – 5th grade students and their families are invited to the Don Sanderson gymnasium!

● If your last name begins with A-L, please join us at 9:00!

● If your last name begins with M-Z, please join us at 10:00!

We begin in the gymnasium where class rosters are posted, and you learn the name of your child’s regular classroom teacher for the ﬁrst time. We also provide a great deal of additional information on our 20 After School Advantage Program (ASAP) classes, our new Reading Intervention Program, and other services as well After you have received this information, please visit your child’s classroom, meet his/her teacher for the ﬁrst time, and deliver those school supplies! We want to thank Mrs. Emery and Mrs. Brown for facilitating this extensive event for our elementary students and families! A few Quick Announcements:

● The Annual Elementary Activity Fee ($50) will be assessed to your student’s Blackbaud Tuition Management Account, which can be paid online with a debit, credit card, or bank account. Your child’s teacher will utilize 100% of these funds this year. You can also pay your fee at the “Meet the Teacher Event” by cash, check, credit, or debit card. Late fees of $50 will apply to unpaid fees as of August 8th

● Last summer, we participated in the Parent University course, which helped us to understand our most important mission-related values and purposes as a school ministry It was called “Foundations of a Biblical Worldview ” This summer, we are launching Part 2! Please visit NorthwestChristianParentUniversity com to watch “Biblical Worldview Applied in the Home!” May the Lord bless each of us as parents to learn and implement something fresh for His purposes in our families!

● Please make sure to reference our Elementary Student Handbook for any further questions regarding our expectations of your student here in Elementary.

When you see them, please help me welcome our new elementary teachers and staff to NCS! I am convinced they are each called by God to serve in their new roles!

Tammy Neitch (Director of Curriculum and Instruction): Tammy has been a highly effective member of the fourth-grade team after successfully serving as principal at Challenge Charter Schools.

● Degrees: BA/Education/Arizona State, MS/Teaching/Grand Canyon University

● Experience: 25 years as principal, assistant principal, master teacher within Challenge and Peoria Uniﬁed

● Church afﬁliation: West Side Bible, and actively involved in the Children’s Ministry.

● Ms. Neitch Tammy is an experienced veteran teacher and administrator who has demonstrated admirable consistency.

● She is replacing JT Barnes within the elementary administrative team, as Mr Barnes is needed as a full-time assistant principal to Samantha Maszton in our secondary program

FROM THE DESK OF ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, ERIC DOWDLE

Ruth Reichenberger (Fourth Grade Teacher): Mrs Reichenberger attended Arizona Christian University and completed her student teaching at Northwest Christian, where she impressed the third-grade team, Ms. Pﬁtzinger (her cooperating teacher), and her students and parents

● Degrees: BA/Elementary Ed/Arizona Christian University, May 2025

● Experience: Third grade student teaching, Northwest Christian; while at ACU, she was busy serving the university in concurrent roles - in the library, admissions, and marketing and advertising.

● Church afﬁliation: Renewed Life Church - She is actively involved in various Bible studies and serves within the Children’s ministry.

● Mrs. Reichenberger impressed our teaching team and administration with her positive outlook, commitment to ministry, mastery of teaching fundamentals, work ethic, and wisdom

● Mrs Reichenberger is replacing Tammy Neitch

Danielle Plesher (Fourth Grade Teacher): Mrs Plesher successfully served as one of our Educational Assistants and substitute teachers this past year. She is a respected teacher with a wise and pleasant disposition. She is excited to serve in this new ministry capacity

● Degrees: BA/Elementary Ed/Arizona State University

● Experience: Multiple years working within the Alhambra and Deer Valley Uniﬁed School Districts as well as within the Arizona Virtual Academy.

● Church afﬁliation: CCV Peoria - She enjoys the neighborhood small group and volunteers within CCV Stars.

● What she brings to NCS: Danielle is a veteran elementary teacher who loves the NCS mission and culture We are fortunate to have her join our teaching staff

● Mrs. Plesher is replacing Kyla Cooper as Mrs. Cooper is being called to serve in an area ministry.

Rebekah Emery (Elementary Administrative Assistant): Mrs. Emery previously served at Gilbert Christian Schools as the administrative assistant to the high school principal She and her family are moving to this side of the valley as Mr Emery is the new Worship Pastor at Palm Croft Church The Emerys are enrolling their two H S boys at NCS

● Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies at New Hope Christian College (Formerly Eugene Bible College)

● Church Afﬁliation: She brings 21 years of church ministry experience to Palm Croft Church. She loves discipling people and helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus

● What She Brings to NCS: Rebekah’s heart for ministry, spiritual gifts, and Christian school experience will bless the NCS elementary students, parents, and staff We are fortunate to have her join our team Mrs. Emery is replacing Melissa Kovalesky, as Mrs. Kovalesky’s ever-growing foundation, Families Raising Hope, needs her full-time We will miss Mrs Kovalesky and her servant’s heart, but her work serving families in crisis is her life’s work! Dozens of families will be supported in their ﬁght against cancer this coming year due to Melissa’s efforts!

Our entire staff, along with Mrs Emery, Mrs Brown, Ms Neitch, and I, look forward to seeing you on July 31 at our “Meet the Teacher” event!

May the Lord bless you and your family this summer! Eric Dowdle

Elementary Principal - Northwest Christian School

Northwest Christian School

Luther King, Jr Day – No School

FEBRUARY

Open House & Curriculum Showcase

No School - Teacher In-Service

Presidents’ Day – No School

MARCH 2-3 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:00pm

EE and Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a m Dismissal – K-12 No School Preschool and Mini Crusaders

EE and Elementary Parent/Teacher ConferencesNo School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Preschool MS and HS – 11:00 a m Dismissal 9-13 Spring Break

Friday – No School

Easter Monday – No School

No School - Teacher In-Service

Senior Final Exams

High School Final Exams – Full Day

High School Final Exams –11:00 a.m. Dismissal (9th-11th Grade) 21 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (Preschool, Mini Crusaders)

Last Day of School – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (All Grades) 8th Grade Promotion Senior Graduation – 7:00 p.m.

K-2 PARENT NIGHT 2025

Welcome to Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade!

On Thursday, July 31st there are two separate meetings for you to attend. We are asking that you attend both events as you prepare for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade at NCS.

During the evening session on Thursday, July 31st at 6:00 PM your child’s teacher will cover important topics such as:

● How to help the ﬁrst week be a special one for your child.

● Classroom management and general expectations for your child in class.

● Lunch ordering and what is available for lunch for your child.

● Volunteering in the classroom.

● Homework expectations and Math Fact Mastery

● Digital Reading Supports

● Reading logs and grade level expectations.

● Red Word lists for reading.

● Curricular expectations for the year.

In His Service,

The Kindergarten Team The First Grade Team The Second Grade Team

Mrs. Beiser

Ms Currier

Mrs. Distler

Mrs. Getz

Ms. Ciero

Ms Goodyear

Mrs. Skinner

Mrs. Trueblood

Mrs. Hansen

Ms Muscari

Mrs. Schumacher

Ms. Young

3RD - 5TH GRADE BACK TO SCHOOL

Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Families!

We are made on purpose, for a purpose! One of the goals of the elementary program is to provide a rigorous program of education to help the students at NCS grow academically and spiritually so they can understand and enjoy God’s purposes for them. During Back to School Night, the teachers provide information on classroom academic expectations, classroom management, and events to look forward to throughout the year

Please join us on Tuesday, August 12, at Back to School/Curriculum Night. During this time, your child’s teacher will cover important topics such as:

● Projects and presentations expected during the year.

● Classroom management and general expectations for your child in class.

● Lunch ordering and what is available for lunch for your child.

● How you can support the educational plans on campus each day.

● Homework expectations and Math Fact Mastery.

● Accelerated Reader and Math Online opportunities.

● Curricular expectations for the year

The following will provide the times for events that will be covered that evening.

3rd Grade

5:00 PM

August 12th

Elementary Back to School Night for Parents of 3rd through 5th grade Students

Kinder, First, and Second Grade Parents met the evening of Meet the Teacher on July 31st.

5:30 PM

6:00 - 6:40 PM

6:45-7:00

7:05-7:45 PM

Floating Lab Information Band Room (Gym Building)

● AR info in the Library for NEW 3rd5th graders.

● Specials Teachers Available PE and Tech in Tech Lab in Tech Lab Room #431

Spanish, Art and Music in Art Room #432

Session One: Curriculum Night in the Classrooms: (Grades 3rd – 5th)

Session Two: Meet Your Child’s Math Teacher

Session Three: Curriculum Night in the Classrooms (Grades 3rd – 5th)

*Repeat from 6:00 PM time

As always, we look forward to getting to know you better through these events! Thank you for choosing NCS for your child’s education!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Activityfee will be charged to tuition accounts and isdue by the 1st day of school Please log into Tuition Management to pay.

Note: desk and classroom space is limited, so please DO NOT buy anything in larger quantities or sizes than indicated. Supplies may be brought on "Meet the Teacher" day. Teachers may issue a list of additional supplies. Plan to replenish supplies as needed.

1STGRADE

3 24 pack crayons

1 12 pack colored pencils

1 Fiskar scissors (for kids)

1 plastic pencil box (approx. 5x8x2) *Generic is best.

1 hand sanitizer- BOYSONLY

1 set of headphones for the computer (no earbuds)

1 primary journal (Mead)withpictureboxanddottedlinesONLY!

1 Ziploc baggies- BOYS- sandwich; GIRLS- gallon

2NDGRADE

1 NIV Bible

2 vinyl folders with pockets (any solid color) - label with your name

1 individual handheld manual pencil sharpener w/ shavings holder

1 pack colored pencils

1 pack washable markers

1 sets of 8 washable markers

2 pack THIN Expo dry erase markers (black, fine tip). 6 total markers

1 large box of tissues (250 count)

3 containers disinfecting wipes

2 soft white erasers

12 #2 Ticonderoga brand pencils (sharpened)

1 roll paper towels- GIRLSONLY

1 set of earbuds or headphones

2 4 count packages of black fine tip (thin) EXPO markers

*sharpened pencils

*glue sticks

*container disinfecting wipes

2 lg. white erasers 1 *large box of tissues (250 count) - BOYSONLY

1 small Fiskar scissors with sharp point

4 pack highlighters - assorted colors

1 plastic school box (approx. 5x8x2)

1 Mead primary composition notebook wide ruled with dotted lines (no picture boxes) 100 sheets, 9 ¾ x 7 ½ ONLY! - label with your name

3RDGRADE - label all items with your name (except pencils and tissues)

1 NIV Bible

2 composition notebook

8 tab set - two pocket plastic dividers

1.5 inch 3 ring durable clear view binder (no zipper)

12 mechanical pencils (9mm lead)

2 red pens

1 small box crayons

1 small box of thin markers

1 box colored pencils

2 yellow highlighters (not markers)

1 1- red folder, 1-blue folder, 1-yellow folder

4THGRADE - label all items with your name (except paper towels and tissues)

1 NIV Bible

5 1-subject notebooks

1 1.5 inch 3 ring durable clear view binder (no zipper)

1 box colored pencils

1 small box thin washable markers

40 #2 pencils or mechanical (.7mm lead)

2 non-erasable red pens

8 pack Expo white board markers (black)

1 set of earbuds or headphones (computer)

4 thin highlighters (different colors)

1 zipper pouch or pencil box

4 plastic folders w/bottom pockets (3) hole punched(red, green, black, purple)

5THGRADE

1 NIV Bible

1 3 inch 3 ring durable clear view binder (no zipper)

8 tab Avery big tab pocket insertable plastic dividers

1 package of pencil top erasers (25 count)-GIRLSONLY

1 composition notebook

1 FLAT-HINGED clipboard

1 pair of pointed scissors

1 soft white pencil eraser

1 red Bic pen

3 highlighters (1 green, 1 yellow, 1 pink)

1 soft zippered pencil pouch (MUST have 3 holes to go in binder)

1 12 pack colored pencils

1 *box of Ziploc gallon size bags -BOYSONLY

1 *lg. hand sanitizer pump bottle - GIRLSONLY

1 *box of Ziploc sandwich bags - GIRLSONLY

*These items will be collected for classroom supply.

1 soft white pencil eraser

1 set of earbuds (no headphones)

1 pack of 4 thin Expo markers (black)

4 glue sticks

1 pointed scissors

1 small school box for pencils, crayons, scissors, etc.

1 container disinfectant wipes

1 green folder with 2 pockets and 3 brass fasteners

1 box of Ziploc sandwich bags- BOYSONLY

1 bottle of 8 oz hand sanitizer - GIRLSONLY

1 pair of scissors (student size)

8 glue sticks

1 box Crayola Crayons

25 pack sheet protectors

1 roll of paper towels

1 large box of tissues

1 container of Clorox wipes- BOYSONLY

1 small sharpener with holder for shavings

1 Spanish – green folder with 2 pockets and 3 brass fasteners

1 pkg. 3X3 Post-It notes

1 pkg. WIDE-ruled notebook paper

1 box Ziploc sandwich size baggies -GIRLSONLY

25 pack page protectors

1 set of headphones (w/ computer jack-not bluetooth)

1 Spanish – green folder with 2 pockets and 3 brass fasteners

4 *glue sticks

10 * Expo only- white board markers – wide tip

2 *containers of disinfectant cleaning wipes

2 *large boxes of tissues (250 count)

48 *#2 pencils (Ticonderoga)

1 *pkg. paper towels - BOYSONLY

1 *box sandwich size Ziploc bags - GIRLSONLY

1 *pkg. 3X3 Post-It notes -BOYSONLY

*These items will be

ELEMENTARY DRESS REQUIREMENTS (continued)

General

● Fit and Style: All clothing must be neat, clean, modest, and ﬁt appropriately. Oversized or too-tight garments are not allowed

● Outerwear: All outerwear (including sweaters, sweatshirts, windbreakers, jackets, etc.) worn in the classroom must be one solid color or NCS apparel and worn over an approved uniform shirt. Coats and jackets are not restricted to one solid color, but cannot be worn in the classroom If there is a design, logo, picture, or word, it must be appropriate for a Christian school.

● Undergarments: All children must wear appropriate undergarments as a hygiene necessity

● Hats/Caps: Hats/caps may be worn outside for protection from the sun. Hats/caps/hoods may not be worn in the classroom or any other school building Hats are not restricted to one solid color If there is a design, logo, picture, or word, it must be appropriate for a Christian school.

● Makeup: As our kids grow up they look forward to each “rite of passage” in school We ask that our children not wear “makeup” or face glitter in the elementary program. When our elementary students are worried about checking makeup and reapplying it during the day it becomes a distraction to the classroom. Please save this rite of passage for middle school

● Jewelry: Jewelry should be kept to a minimum for boys and girls. Necklaces should be simple. Smart watches must be turned off and not visible during school hours Earrings for our girls should not “hang” but be solid posts Boys are not to wear earrings to school

● Hair: Hair for both girls and boys is to be kept neat, clean and the natural color Extreme styles are to be avoided Hair for boys must be shorter than collars and cut so their eyebrows and at least part of their ears are visible. Hair for girls must allow for the student to see without hair being in the eyes.

Free Dress

During free dress days, students must comply with the basic dress code of covering necessities and length of shorts and skirts. No torn jeans may be worn during dress down days. Appropriate and modest attire is expected at all times.

● The school administration reserves the right to make modiﬁcations of the dress code for special occasions such as jog-a-thon, ﬁeld trips, spirit days, or other fun/reward situations.

● Any attire not described in this policy is not allowed.

Thank you for your support

ELEMENTARY DROP OFF AND PICK UP

a parent/guardian for release of his or her child to someone other than the custodial parent/guardian/authorized individual, the teacher will verify identity through a driver’s license.

Students may be picked up directly from their classroom. Students will be held in class for parents, secondary siblings, or identiﬁed adults to come and pick up the children unless they are using the Pick Up Zone with the drive-through area. Please see pp. 14-15 in the Elementary Parent and Student Handbook for more explicit drop-off and pick-up directions

We appreciate your willingness to work within these systems for drop off and pick up in the elementary parking lot and hope that this will provide safety and convenience for your family this year. Please feel free to drop by the ofﬁce or give us a call if you have any questions.

Eric Dowdle

Elementary Principal

Northwest Christian School

ELEMENTARY UNIFORM EXCHANGE

The annual elementary uniform exchange will take place in the Don Sanderson Gymnasium during Meet the Teacher Day, July 31, 2025 This free event, for current elementary families, offers a great alternative to purchasing new uniforms.

DONATING ITEMS

Donated Items may be brought to the front ofﬁce during summer ofﬁce hours

Please bring in only the following items that are in good condition with no holes, stains, rips or pilling:

● Black, navy blue or khaki shorts, skirts, pants or dresses

● Solid colored polos

● NCS t-shirts

RECEIVING ITEMS

During Elementary Uniform Exchange, parents will be invited to stop by the uniform exchange table at Meet the Teacher Day during their allotted time in the Don Sanderson Gymnasium They can receive clothes for their students for the following school year If you take clothes, we would ask that you consider donating items from the previous school year that meet the above criteria.

Reading Intervention for the Struggling Student at NCS

In fall 2025, Northwest Christian School is launching a new system to support the struggling reader in grades 1st - 5th NCS is replacing the Barton reading program with the Sonday System program The Sonday System utilizes an initial assessment to determine the student’s speciﬁc needs prior to instruction, allowing us to create an individualized plan to support the student to grow in his/her deciphering of text and reading comprehension as well. Periodic assessment will also allow the parents, teacher, and administration to monitor progress over the course of the school year The Sonday System also utilizes an Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory approach to instruction, which will align more explicitly with our reading instruction in kindergarten through 2nd grades, where we learn how to read Our K-2 teachers have recently been trained in the Orton-Guillingham approach to reading instruction, so we look forward to our Reading Intervention students experiencing improved alignment with the instruction they will receive in their regular classroom.

The Sonday System will allow NCS Reading Intervention teachers to instruct one-on-one, or even in small groups of 2 or three, depending on the speciﬁc needs of the students

In 1st and 2nd grades, we will prioritize the need to read and spell single-syllable words and build toward multisyllabic words using “Sonday System 1,” by addressing the following skills:

● Review of pre-reading skills

● Phonics using vowels, vowel pairs, and diphthongs

● Consonant blends and digraphs

● Common patterns in the English language

● Phonemic segmentation for spelling

● Phoneme blending for reading

● English language rules

● Compound and non-phonetic words

● Reading and writing ﬂuency

● Handwriting

In 3rd-5th grades, the Reading Intervention teacher will utilize the Sonday System 2 program to focus on the following skills:

● Review of concepts in Imagine Sonday System 1

● Syllable types and division

● Inﬂectional and derivational morphology

● Roots

● Non-phonetic words

Reading Intervention for the Struggling Student at NCS (continued)

How Can Students Enroll in the Reading Intervention Program?

The Reading Intervention Program is reserved for students who are demonstrating a delay or struggle in their reading development or the skills listed above. These are students who may also struggle to accurately decode words when reading, despite being taught phonics. They also may be slow and inaccurate readers and often miss the oral reading ﬂuency benchmarks. Spelling may also be a struggle, especially when writing sentences, stories, and compositions.

● Parents or teachers may initiate the referral process, but the teacher and administrator (either our Principal or Director of Curriculum and Instruction) must approve the student’s participation in the program Data derived from the Galileo standardized test, DIBELS, and the students grades will be used in the approval process.

● Following the decision to approve the child’s placement in the Intervention program, the Reading Intervention Coordinator (Sarah Pilkington), will schedule a time to assess the student’s current strengths and needs as a reader, and work with the child’s teacher to schedule the student’s sessions with one of our Reading Intervention Teachers. We will prioritize Math, English-Language Arts, and Bible instruction, so the student’s sessions may not conﬂict with this instruction

Logistics and Cost:

● Students in 1st-5th grades are recommended to receive Reading Intervention support twice per week at 40 minutes per session.

● Upon receiving the signed “Parent Agreement Form,” the parent will be charged each month in addition to their tuition obligation. ESA funds may be used to cover the cost of the program.

● If the Reading Intervention teacher is absent from school and unable to meet with the student, the teacher will work to make up for that missed session at a different time

● If the child is absent from school, the Reading Intervention Teacher is not obligated to make up that missed session Refunds will not be made due to student absences

● The monthly fee will be reduced for Fall break, Christmas break, and Spring break

● Parents may choose one of two plans: Plan A = Two Sessions per Week

Plan B = One Session per Week

* Fee amounts for the two different plans are being conﬁrmed as of this writing.

As we continue to prepare to launch this new program, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher (after the school year begins), Ms Neitch (Director of Curriculum and Instruction) or Mr Dowdle (Principal) Please look for our table at the “Meet the Teacher” on July 31 for more information!

ASAP CLUBS FOR FALL 2025

ASAP Clubs are for K-5 students. Speciﬁc days and the duration for each club will be available via online registration on Meet the Teacher Day.

Chapel Cherubs

Unlike other clubs, this club meets sporadically throughout the year. This club is an opportunity for those students who love to praise the Lord through movement and music! Mrs Barrett will lead this group of children to use the Holy Spirit's power and presence in singing praises to the Lord during four to ﬁve elementary school chapels, beginning in October-May. Dates are TBD. Grades 1-5

Cheer and Pom

This is a class that builds basic cheerleading abilities and will prepare your child for future cheerleading endeavors. The Jr. Cheer Squad will learn crowd encouragement skills, chants, pom routines, arm angles, jumps, basic tumbling, and much more! An emphasis is also placed on positive leadership development. Grades K-5

Crafting Club

Join us for a fun and creative Craft Club. Each week, you’ll make a cool craft to take home. Try new things, get creative, and make new friends. Grades 3-5

Crazy Cool Science

Does science feel intimidating, overwhelming, or boring to your child? Never again will you hear anything about science other than how fun it is and how much your child loves it! Because SCIENCE IS CRAZY COOL! In Crazy, Cool Science we take a hands-on, enthusiastic, mind-blowing approach! We learn through conducting our experiments and developing critical thinking skills through the steps of the scientiﬁc method. And...we even BLOW STUFF UP!!! Your child won't even realize they are learning because it just feels like exciting exploration! NEW LABS every Session! Grades K-5

Cross Country

This running club is designed to help our students become stronger, faster, and smarter runners. Grades 2-5.

Crusaders Chess

Chess Emporium teaches a fun and exciting introduction to the game of chess. Chess Club begins by teaching students how to play the game, chess openings, tactics, and endgames, while allowing students to practice with their friends. This class provides chess strategies and tournament play. Grades K-8

Homework Club

Mrs. Roman and high school helpers will give students extra help with practicing spelling words, Bible verses, vocabulary, extra AR time, and assistance with any worksheets or assignments. This is not individual tutoring. Grades 2-5

Lego STEAM

Lego STEAM is designed to get elementary students excited about STEAM learning at a young age with playful and relatable problem-solving challenges that help them become independent thinkers. We use SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime kits that are designed to engage students using LEGOs! Our building structures include a ferris wheel, cars, builders choice, and science/animal themes.

ASAP CLUBS FOR FALL 2025 (CONTINUED)

Mathnasium at NCS!

Through assessment, customized learning paths and targeted lessons for understanding and comprehension, Mathnasium can help students grow. Come visit the Mathnasium table at Meet the Teacher Day to inquire about the new program coming right here onto campus.

PE Play

If you love PE class, then this is the club for you! The PE club will consist of all of your favorite games and activities that we play throughout the school year. Some of those games will include kickball, dodgeball, and capture the chicken! Grab a friend as we have fun playing and competing each week on the big solar panel ﬁeld Grades 1-5

Play with Purpose

Welcome to Play with Purpose! Join us every Thursday after school for an exciting club where fun meets meaning! Each week, we’ll dive into a new theme with hands-on activities designed to spark creativity, build conﬁdence, and encourage connection. Whether we’re crafting, exploring science, playing games, or engaging in hands-on play, every Thursday is a new adventure! And don’t worry we’ll have snacks to keep our minds and bodies fueled while we play with purpose! Grades K-5

Proliﬁc Training

Proliﬁc Fitness specializes in speed and agility training designed to enhance your child’s overall athletic performance, ﬁtness, and conditioning Whether your child plays sports or not, the training supports improved health and physical ability for both athletic and everyday activities. Grades 3-8

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots offers three core programs to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2 to 8. It’s way more than just learning the game of soccer. We aim to build character, skills, and conﬁdence while also having a whole lot of FUN. We’re committed to providing safe, positive experiences through the game of soccer Each of our three core programs teaches the right skills at the right age. Grades K-2

Snazzy Snacks

Students will create kid-friendly recipes and enjoy eating what they create! Grades K-5

Sparkle Studio

Welcome to Sparkle Studio a fun, hands-on after-school club just for girls who love to create, design, and shine! Each week on Mondays, we’ll dive into a new DIY project like sprinkle sunglasses, pipe cleaner crowns, friendship and clay bead bracelets, bag charms, and even custom hat design. It’s the perfect place to get crafty, make new friends, and express your unique style plus, we’ll provide a yummy snack each week to keep the creativity ﬂowing! Grades K-5

Intro to Orchestral Strings

NCS Elementary Music Department is in the process of planning the ﬁrst-ever Orchestral String after-school program! More details to come at Meet the Teacher Day. Open to grades 3-5.

JUNIOR CRUSADERS SPORTS PROGRAM

The Junior Crusaders Sports Program provides NCS students from Pre-K through 8th grade the fantastic opportunity to pursue their passion for sports in a safe, competitive, fun, and Christ-centered environment. Students who sign up to be part of the Junior Crusaders Program will have the unique privilege and experience of representing their school as Crusaders in a competitive and fun athletic environment. Our Junior Crusader teams will play under the umbrella of CCV STARS and NYS.

Seasons Start in September 2025

Additionalinformationcanbefoundoneachprogram’swebsite: ccvstars.com&nysaz.com

Junior Crusaders Sports is an inclusive program. It welcomes all Pre-K through 8th-grade boys and girls from Northwest Christian School, regardless of ability or prior experience! All are encouraged to participate and enjoy the fun, the community-building, and great learning experiences that come from team sports!

Fall 2025 Sports Programs

Sport Grades Gender Registration

CCV Flag Football ccvstars.com

CCV Soccer ccvstars.com

CCV Basketball (Peoria Campus only) ccvstars.com

Jr. Crusaders Cross Country

NYS Volleyball

Pre-K/K 1st/2nd 3rd/4th 5th/6th Co-ed

Pre-K/K 1st/2nd 3rd/4th 5/6/7

Pre-K/K 1st/2nd 3rd/4th 5th/6th 7th/8th

Boys & Girls Teams

Grades 2nd - 5th Co-ed

Grades 3rd/4th 5th/6th Girls

Online Registration: ccvstars com

Now- July 9th

*Request NCS team

Online Registration: ccvstars.com

Now- September 3rd

*Request NCS team

Online Registration: ccvstars.com

Now-August 6th

*Request NCS team

ASAP Clubs

Starting in September for 8 weeks

Online Registration: www.nysaz.com

*Request NCS team Now Open

Please note: Registration Deadlines do exist, but registration closes when capacity is reached.

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SECONDARY 6TH-12TH GRADE NCS

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH-8TH GRADE NCS

Dear NCS Family,

Each year, the high school student council gathers over lunch to choose the spiritual theme for the upcoming school year, a cherished tradition that continues to be deeply meaningful to witness Approximately 30 students participate in this process, each coming prepared with two potential theme ideas, supported by corresponding scriptures. The students approach this responsibility with care and humility, recognizing that the chosen theme is not just for their peers, but for the entire school community Many recall being younger students themselves and understand the signiﬁcance of setting a tone that will shape the spiritual atmosphere of the year

The decision-making process takes several hours as the group thoughtfully discusses and prays through the options before arriving at a ﬁnal theme Once selected, students begin submitting designs for t-shirts and banners that will visually represent the message throughout the campus. The theme is then shared with every chapel speaker and becomes a central focus of our high school spiritual life and experiences, including our annual campus events

I am thrilled to introduce the spiritual theme this year; “WithPurpose” The corresponding verse is taken from Ephesians 2:10; For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Please join us in prayer for the upcoming school year!

I invite you to join me in prayer, committing this year’s theme to the Lord. One thing I know with certainty, God consistently shows up in ways we never expect through this student-led initiative, using it to move powerfully in the hearts and lives of our community

Missions Learning and Church Attendance

Bob Goff is one of my modern day favorites. The book, Love Does, speaks so plainly about our calling to love and serve others Goff says “Love is never stationary In the end, love doesn’t just keep thinking about it or keep planning for it. Simply put: love does.”

In the Christian life, service isn’t a side project, it’s a response to God’s love. As followers of Christ, we’re called not to stand still, but to move with purpose, to be His hands and feet in a world that needs healing This quote challenges us to turn our faith into actionable love, because in the Kingdom of God, love does.

We remain steadfast in our mission to nurture students spiritually, academically, and relationally, and we believe that through missions learning, students encounter God in profound and lasting ways I would ask that you review Mr. Brown’s letter for further details. We look forward to this year as we unpack all of this information. Superintendent Cover Letter to Families 2025.pdf

Updated Dress Code

Few topics generate as much conversation and passion within our school community as the dress code. We understand that it’s an area where personal expression and school expectations can sometimes feel at odds That’s why I want to share both the heart and the intention behind our approach

Our goal is to maintain a consistent, business-casual standard that is developmentally appropriate for students and helps prepare them for future environments, whether in college, the workplace, or other professional settings. The reality is that most of our students will one day ﬁnd themselves in communities where appearance matters, and we view this as one way to help them navigate that transition with conﬁdence and respect.

Over the summer, we’ve worked to clarify and simplify aspects of the dress code in response to feedback, while still maintaining our overall vision. I also had the privilege of meeting with a group of rising seniors to hear their thoughts ﬁrsthand Their honesty and insight were incredibly helpful, and the session was both productive and encouraging

As we look ahead, I kindly ask for your support. Please partner with us by being involved in the purchase of your child’s uniform and encouraging them to approach dress code expectations with a spirit of cooperation Your engagement makes a meaningful difference and helps us create an environment where students can focus on what matters most, learning, growing, and becoming who God has called them to be. I would ask that you also help partner with our expectations for extra curricular events, to include athletic events. Please see the updated dress code changes . 2025 _ 26 Dress Code.pdf

Camp Information for HS Students

25 26 High School Camp.pdf

Calendar for the School Year

25/26 School Calendar

Wednesday, July 30th, will kick off the new school year with Secondary Registration Day Please attend during the time set aside for your child MS and HS are combined to support families with students in both areas

Time

8:00-9:00

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

12:00-1:00

1:00-2:00

2:00-3:00

Secondary Registration Group

Last name beginning with A, B, or C

Last name beginning with D, E, F, or G

Last name beginning with H, I, J, K, L

Teacher Lunch Break

Last name beginning with M, N, O or P

Last name beginning with Q, R, or S

Last name beginning with T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z

When you enter the Don Sanderson Gymnasium on Registration Day, you will get a list of stations offered and their location. Some of the stations offered that day are listed below:

Lunch Menu

Club Offerings Bell Schedule

Health Ofﬁce PE Uniforms to Purchase (MS) Student Schedule

Volunteer Sign-Up Table Senior Lunch Release Forms (HS) Student Driver Parking (HS) Camp Information (HS)

Registration Day Fee:

A ﬂat fee will be assessed to your student’s Blackbaud Tuition Management Account, which can be paid online with a debit, credit card, or bank account. You can also pay your fee on Registration Day by cash, check, credit or debit card. The Registration Day Fee is due before August 4th. Late fees of $50 will apply to unpaid fees as of August 8th

Middle School: $120 High School: $220

Optional Items to be purchased on Registration Day (cash or check only)

● MS PE Uniform $25 - required for all MS students taking PE

● HS Parking Permit $60 (please bring a copy of insurance and license) - required for HS students to park on campus

● MS and HS 2025-2026 NCS Theme T-shirt $20 - Students may wear jeans with this t-shirt on Friday’s throughout the year.

HS Parking Permit Details

Student drivers parking on campus are required to complete the Student Driver Parking Permission form and submit the annual $60 fee. A copy of both the student’s driver's license and vehicle insurance are needed, as well as a parent signature Adhesive parking permit decals will be issued and are to be displayed in the front windshield of the vehicle at all times. Students must park in grade level designated parking areas.

Health Ofﬁce and Emergency Form

Earlier this year (during re-enrollment for returning students), you received a notification in Blackbaud to complete a Health Emergency Form for each of your students. You can check the status of your students forms by logging in, then clicking on “files and forms” You will then be able to see if any forms are pending, or you can click to see completed forms Your student is not permitted to start the school year without an updated Health Emergency Form on file. If you have any questions please email the School Nurse, Alyssa Heiser, at aheiser@ncsaz org

The Health Ofﬁce will have over-the-counter medications on hand for any student that has parental permission on ﬁle. Each student was assigned a medication permission form in their Blackbaud forms, and if permissions were given, the dose available to that student will be as prescribed on the bottle Please provide any medications that your student might need, only if it is not listed on the form

If your child requires a prescription medication to be available at school, please plan to stop by the Health Office table on Registration Day or visit the Health Office directly to provide that medication and to ensure that all applicable forms are completed and on file.

Supervision When Attending Extra-Curricular Activities on Campus

We look forward to all of the amazing extracurricular events on campus this year! We have lots of fun activities planned and we hope that you all will attend as many as you possibly can. As you attend, we ask that you keep your early education, elementary, and middle school children in sight when you are on campus. Please do not allow your children to be on campus unattended. We absolutely love the community that comes from all of these amazing events and look forward to an amazing year!

Before and After School Care

In the best interest of students, middle schoolers are not permitted to roam campus before or after school Additionally, they are not permitted to walk to nearby establishments while on campus, during, before, or after school hours This policy includes attendance of extra-curricular events on campus We recognize that there are times that students need to get to campus early or stay late, so there is an option below at no cost to parents

Before School - Secondary Students can utilize the Teen Space before school Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 7:45 The Teen Space is located in room 201 and is staffed by an NCS staff member The Teen Space is available for studying, research, test make-up, tutoring, and homework.

After School - Secondary Students can utilize the Teen Space after school Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:00. The Teen Space is located in room 120 and is staffed by an NCS staff member. The Teen Space is available for studying, research, test make-up, tutoring, and homework

July 30th See Previous Page Secondary Registration Day Don Sanderson Gymnasium

July 31st 12:00 - 1:00 PM New Student Welcome Party Grades 6-8: MS Hallway Grades 9-12: Don Sanderson Gymnasium

August 4th 7:45 AM First Day of School Report to First Hour

August 6th-8th HS Camp

August 14th 5:30 PM Secondary Back-to-School Night More details to come

August 28th During School Hours Secondary Picture Day - Watch for more details in the Week-at-a-Glance

Don Sanderson Gymnasium

Please make every effort to attend your planned time for Registration Day, however, if you are unable to attend on July 30th, please contact Mrs Collins at tmcollins@ncsaz org or 602-978-5134 ext 514 to make an appointment prior to the ﬁrst day of school.

We are looking forward to another great year at Northwest Christian School!

Sincerely,

Samantha Maszton Secondary Principal/Assistant Superintendent

FROM THE DESKS OF SECONDARY DEAN OF STUDENTS, JIM JAMES

Dear NCS Secondary Families,

I hope everyone is doing well and finding ways to escape the heat! As Secondary Dean of Students, I am tasked with upholding our school’s practices and policies in regards to attendance and discipline. Please familiarize yourself with these policies prior to the start of the school year. There are some minor changes this year to our dress code. Below you will find a brief explanation of our philosophy and points of emphasis.

Philosophy

Much of the day to day discipline at NCS is handled using a systematic approach The handbook clearly defines minor violations, major violations, and zero tolerance violations, and prescribes a general course of action as infractions are encountered Progress and reform are both high priority goals in the implementation of such disciplinary steps Most importantly, the desire for the student to grow in their walk with Jesus Christ through loving discipline is the fundamental aim of the disciplinary policies of NCS

God clearly establishes boundaries throughout scripture There are consequences for stepping outside these boundaries. God does not do this because He is overbearing, but rather because He loves us so much and wants us to live abundantly in a right relationship with Him. Every boundary, rule, or policy we have at NCS is set in place for the safety of the student, stewardship of our campus, and to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere that is conducive to learning.

Attendance

Punctual and regular attendance at school is necessary for quality education to occur, and is the shared responsibility between the student and his/her parent or guardian Punctual and regular attendance prepares the student for the world of work and adult responsibilities

A student may be tardy 3 times to each class per semester without consequence There will be a consequence for each tardy starting on the fourth The progression of consequences is listed in the handbook Tardies are excused only by a note from a doctor, an emergency, or a pass from the previous teacher, admin, or nurse Credit will be lost on the 10th tardy

A student coming late to class more than 10 minutes through the class is considered absent. The administration has determined that a student who accumulates more than 12 absences (regardless of excused or unexcused) in a given subject in a semester may lose credit for the class. Please submit verification to the school office of any chronic/acute illnesses documented by a physician. Class missed for school functions does not count as an absence.

Discipline

Minor and major violations are listed in our handbook, as well as the subsequent consequences Two minor violations per semester are given without consequence However, on the third minor, the progression of consequences will begin Major violations are subject to immediate disciplinary action

Thank you so much for your support of our practices and policies at NCS We value the opportunity to partner with you to assist your student to become the person God intended him/her to be It is my desire for the Dean’s Office to be a safe place for your student to come for help when needing assistance in handling a difficult situation at school You and your student are always welcome to contact me if clarification on any of our philosophies or “boundaries and consequences” are needed

Partnering in Christ,

Jim James Dean of Students

SECONDARY DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS 2025/2026

Shirts – All Students

● Solid color or striped polo shirts are required

● Non-offensive logos are acceptable (logo must not exceed the size of a credit card)

● Any brand of solid or striped polo is acceptable.

● NCS/NC polos are also permissible (e g , striped golf polos)

● Polos may not be cropped

● Shirts must be long enough to cover the beltline when arms are raised above the head.

● Polos must have a ﬁnished hem and may not be cut.

● Polo shirts may be purchased from any store, as long as they meet the above requirements.

● Students may layer shirts under the required polo

Outerwear, Sweatshirts, and Hoodies

● Solid-colored sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over polos.

● Sweatshirts with non-offensive logos are acceptable (logo must not exceed the size of a credit card).

● NCS logoed outerwear is permissible

Pants – All Students

● Must be uniform style made of dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material

● Not permitted: spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, jeggings, jeans, denim, or blue jean material.

● Acceptable colors: navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown.

● Capri pants and cargo shorts/pants are acceptable

● Overalls are not allowed.

Shorts – Girls

● Must be uniform style (not athletic).

● Minimum inseam: 5 inches.

● May be worn year-round

● Must be loose-ﬁtting and made of dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material.

● Not permitted materials: denim, spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, mesh, ﬂannel, velour, or terry-cloth

● Acceptable colors: solid navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown (white is not allowed).

Shorts – Guys

● Must be uniform style (not athletic)

● Minimum inseam: 7 inches.

● May be worn year-round

● Must be loose-ﬁtting and made of dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material.

● Not permitted materials: denim, spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, mesh, ﬂannel, velour, or terry-cloth.

● Acceptable colors: solid navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown (white is not allowed)

● No visible layering under shorts.

Skirts – Girls

● Must be uniform style and pleated.

● Material: cotton or polyester.

● Athletic skirts are not permitted.

● Length: Must extend three inches past ﬁngertips when arms are fully extended.

● Color: solid navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown (no white)

● No patterns or plaid.

● Opaque tights may be worn under skirts

● Not allowed under skirts: sweatpants, pajama pants, leggings, or joggers.

SECONDARY DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS 2025/2026

Friday Dress Code

● Students may wear the current year’s theme t-shirt with solid-colored jeans (no holes; frayed edges acceptable if clean cut).

● Any NCS or NC shirt may be worn with uniform bottoms.

Athletes on Game Day, Fine Arts, and Clubs

● May wear team/club-approved shirts with uniform bottoms only

On-Campus Out-of-Dress Day Guidelines

● No tank tops.

● Shorts/Skirt length must have a minimum 4-inch inseam.

● No yoga pants or leggings.

● No holes in jeans, shorts, or skirts

● Modesty is thegeneralrule.

Spirit Week & Out-of-Dress Day Guidelines

● No tank tops

● Shorts/Skirt length must have a minimum 4-inch inseam

● Yoga pants/leggings may only be worn with shorts over top

● No holes in any clothing.

● Face paint and temporary hair color are allowed if it aligns with the dress theme (apply at home).

● No weapons (real or fake) allowed

● Modesty is thegeneralrule

Extra-Curricular Events - Including Athletic, Fine Arts, and Club Events

● Students are expected to practice modesty when attending school events.

● Students should wear shorts with 4 inch inseam for girls and 7 inch inseam for boys

● No midriff tops

Note

Dress code issues related to modesty or judgment calls are at the discretion of faculty and administration. Modesty is the priority.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

Below, you will find a MS Supply List. These are items that each student in grades 6-8 will need for the first day of school. Included in the list are items that each MS student will use to build two binders on the first day of school that will serve as an organizational system for all of their classes One binder will be used for the first half of the day and the other for the second half of the day. This is a complete list of supplies. No additional supplies will be needed.

6th - 8th Grade Supplies

1 NCS Planner (given at Registration Day)

2 1.5” binders for AM and PM classes OR one 3” zippered binder for all classes

2 three-hole pencil pouches to be clipped inside AM/PM binders OR one pencil pouch/bag to hold all supplies

2 packages Avery Plastic Two-Pocket Insertable 5 Tab Index Dividers AVE11906 (10 dividers total)

1 package 8.5” x 11” college ruled ﬁller paper

1 ipad stylus

1 package 200 count of 3” x 5” notecards

- pens

- pencils (reﬁll lead if mechanical)

1 package colored pencils

1 package red pens/pencils for grading

2 highlighters

1 scissors

4 whiteboard markers

4 glue sticks

1 Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientiﬁc Calculator (additional calculator requirement for students in HS math)

1 Bible NASB or ESV

1 box tissues (to be taken to ﬁrst hour on the ﬁrst day of school)

1 pack of surface wipes (to be taken to ﬁrst hour on the ﬁrst day of school)

Additional Supplies

6th Grade

1 spiral or composition notebook for Science

1 two-pocket folder for Science

1 composition notebook- 100 sheets for Social Studies

1 composition notebook for Bible

2 composition books w/grid paper for Math

1 inexpensive pair of earbuds

1 100 page composition notebook for Language Arts

7th Grade

1 composition book for Math

1 composition book for Bible

1 spiral notebook- 70 sheets - for Science

1 spiral or composition notebook (100 sheets) for S S

8th Grade

1 package graph paper

1 package 3”x 3” sticky notes for Language Arts

1 small three-ring binder for Language Arts

1 composition notebooks for Language Arts

1 spiral or Composition notebook for Bible

1 physical Bible (as listed above) for Bible

1 composition book for Math

1 spiral notebook for Science

1 two-pocket folder for Science

Choir/Art Students

1 plastic two-pocket plastic folder (any color except purple)

1 purple plastic two-pocket folder (Advanced Choir)

1 1” binder (Worship Arts)

1 9”x 12” sketchbook (8th grade Art only)

Band Students

1 black 1” three-ring binder

1 package dividers for three-ring binder

Instrument speciﬁc supplies such as reeds, valve oil, etc (Detailed info will be given at the beginning of the year)

Physical Education

1 Pair of athletic shoes

1 NCS PE uniform, available for purchase on Registration Day Shorts $15 each, Shirts $10 each

1 Deodorant (replenish as necessary)

MIDDLE SCHOOL BINDER ORGANIZATION SYSTEM

*Studentsneedtocometoschoolontheﬁrstdaywiththeirbinderorganized.

The middle school teachers are committed to assisting students in organizing their work. This will help them to get the most out of their academic experience. Part of this is a uniform binder organizational system that we have designed for every middle school child.

Instructions:

Please have your child’s binders organized for the ﬁrst day of school in the following manner.

1. Each child should have 2 - 1.5 inch view binders or 1 - 4 inch binder

2. Each binder should contain 5 page dividers with pockets and notebook paper in the back.

3 Using your child’s class schedule obtained via Blackbaud on or after Registration Day, please label the tabs for the classes that your child will have before lunch Your child will have the ﬁrst four classes on his or her schedule before lunch. Please keep in mind that their classes will likely change each semester.

4. In the second binder, please do the same with your child’s afternoon classes which are the last three classes of the day.

5. The last pocket divider in each binder needs to be labeled “Keep at Home”.

6 In each binder, please place a pencil pouch with the following items: pens (including a red one for grading), pencils, a whiteboard marker, and a highlighter The items found on the supply list that are not in the binder or pencil pouch should be kept in the student’s locker and taken to class at the teacher’s request.

7 8th GRADE ONLY - Please include graph paper in the math section of the binder

8. Each student should take their planner to every class.

9 Students should take their Bible with them to Bible class

MIDDLE SCHOOL LATE WORK POLICY

Students are expected to appear in class, on time, and prepared. Assignments are due on the day and hour in which the student has the class. If the work is submitted after class, then the work will be considered late.

Formative Assignments/Daily Work

1 day late = 20% off 2 days late = no credit

Summative Assignments/Projects or Tests

1 day late = 20% off 2 days late = 50% off 3 days late = no credit

Each student will be given two “oops passes” per class per semester. This will allow the student to turn in a formative assignment one day late for full credit with no penalty. The passes may be used on formative assignments only. Students may not use another student’s pass.

Students who are scheduled to be absent from classes due to athletics or ﬁeld trips are required to turn in any work due on the determined day/time prior to their departure Additionally, these students must take all quizzes or tests that are due that day, or make arrangements with their teacher to take them on the next school day It is also the responsibility of the student to obtain all assignments that will be given on that day and due the next day in class.

When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up for missed work. If work is incomplete due to an excused absence, a student will have the number of days plus one to make up assignments.

If a student is absent the day before a long-term project is due, it is still due on the original assigned date by the end of the school day. Long-term assignments are to be turned in the day they are due. Students must make arrangements to have projects delivered to school Students who are scheduled to be absent from classes due to athletics or ﬁeld trips are required to turn in any work due on the determined day/time prior to their departure If a situation calls for an exception to this policy, the student must contact the teacher before the long-term project is due.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKER PROCEDURES

Purpose of Lockers

The purpose of having student lockers is to provide storage for students during the day. The lockers are to be used to store student items that are school related. No items that may interfere with the school program may be stored in the lockers. This includes any potentially hazardous or illegal materials.

Locks

All students will receive a lock to use for the year but will be expected to return the lock on the last day of school. The lock, including the combination, will be retained by the school so that locker inspections can be done throughout the year Any other lock will be removed by the school administration. Students should not give their combination to another classmate and the student must keep the locker locked at all times. No student is to be in another’s locker for any reason.

Inspection

Students must keep their locker clean and orderly taking any edible items out on a daily basis The school administration has the right to inspect any locker without prior notice given to the student. Regular locker inspections will be done throughout the year to ensure proper maintenance.

Decoration of Lockers

Students may personalize the inside of his or her locker with temporary embellishments. No decorations will be permitted on the outside of the lockers. Students may personalize the inside by using magnets to decorate using school appropriate materials that are not contrary to our school’s mission. No tape, stickers, or permanent markings may be placed on or in the lockers.

Visit to Lockers

Students will be permitted to visit their locker between classes. No student will be permitted to leave class to retrieve items from their locker. In the event that items are left in the locker, the policies that apply to late work will also apply in this scenario

Hallway

No items may be stored on the hallway ﬂoor or ground of the locker cages without prior approval from the principal The hallway must be kept clean at all times and all items are to be stored in the student’s locker Oversized athletic totes can be stored neatly in the designated place at the north end of the hallway or in the appropriate locker room.

Use of Backpack

No backpacks will be permitted to be carried throughout the day into the classrooms The backpack must be left in the locker.

iPAD ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Thepolicies, procedures, andinformation within this documentapply to allNCS-ownediPads. Parents&StudentsmustelectronicallysigntheiPadAcceptableUseForminBlackbaudpriortotheissuanceofan iPad. Thestudentandoneparentmustsigntheformwhileloggedintotheirindividualaccounts. Annual TechnologyFeepaidwithinRegistrationDayFee.

The purpose of assigning an iPad and providing digital tools to every secondary student is to enhance learning and extend opportunities beyond the classroom. These resources are academic tools and should be used accordingly, adhering to the stated user responsibilities

User Responsibilities

● Charge it. Starteachday at100%.

● Keep the case on and without decorations. The caseprotects the screen andiPadandmustremain in goodcondition. Do notaddstickers or decorations to the case.

● Be responsible. Obtainpermission before taking video orpictures ofothers, including teachers. Useyour iPadas a toolduring class andfor entertainmentwhenpermitted

● Keep backgrounds The lockscreen andbackgroundimages mustremain the theme image Focus may be usedto organize apps andlimitnotiﬁcations only.

● Handle with care. Don'tspin or drop, putheavy objects, food, or drinks on top, or subjectitto extreme coldor heat - like directsunlightor insideyour car.

● Don’t lose it. Know whereyour iPadis locatedandcontactHelpDesk@ncsaz.org ifitis misplaced.

● Don’t leave it unattended. Secureyour iPadinyour locker or classroom when notin use.

● Don’t lend it. You shouldbe the only user ofyour iPadandyour accounts.

● Back it up. Follow iPadSetup Instructions to backupyour workin Google Drive andiCloud. Data may be lostatany moment

○ Malfunctions or technical issues are not acceptable excuses for failing to complete school work. If a malfunction occurs, email HelpDesk@ncsaz org and your teacher with details about the error

● Troubleshoot You willneedto establishany internetconnections offcampus Be resourcefulandask for help when needed.

● Check your email. Regularly checkyour schoolemailanduse itto communicate aboutschoolbusiness.

Failure to uphold these expectations may result in a technology-speciﬁc minor. Please see the Student Handbook for policies regarding school-owned and personal technologies, submission of original work, minor and major infractions, and consequences of minors

Division Speciﬁc Policies

Middle School

● iPad may not be used during break, lunch, chapel, and/or Impact Groups Store iPads in your locker when not in use.

● Hard iPad shield must be kept on iPad when not in use

High School

● Case may be substituted for a compatible, hard case with an attached keyboard. iPad must be returned with the original case Standard damage fees will apply

iPAD ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Loaner iPads

In the event that a student forgets their iPad or brings it to class uncharged, a loaner iPad may be borrowed for the day Loaners should be returned at the end of the day A technology-speciﬁc minor will be recorded for each instance of a borrowed iPad, except when authorized by the technology team. Additional minors may be issued for failure to return the loaner iPad by the end of the day.

Lost, Damaged, or Stolen iPads

Do not attempt to repair or disassemble any part of the iPad or take it to be repaired by an outside agency. In the event that the iPad is damaged, promptly email HelpDesk@ncsaz.org or visit the HelpDesk window adjacent to the ofﬁce If your iPad is misplaced or stolen, contact HelpDesk, by email or in person, as soon as possible, so that the tech team can help to locate it.

The following fee structure applies to any school-owned iPad that is either lost, damaged, or stolen:

1. Damaged iPad, student will pay

● $200 per occurrence

2. Lost or stolen iPad, student will pay

● $400 per occurrence

If a plan for payment has not been established within a week, the Principal and Finance Ofﬁce will be contacted.

iPad and Internet Prohibited Uses

The following behaviors are prohibited by the school:

● Sharing personal information online or communicating in public chats or forums

● Signing up for accounts, including social media platforms, using your school information without school approval

● Using school computers, iPads, or accounts for unlawful activities.

● Bypassing ﬁltering or restrictions implemented by school staff.

● Taking credit for ideas that are not your own; instead, use proper citations to give credit If at any time you feel uncomfortable or something doesn’t seem right, contact a teacher, Principal, or tech team member for assistance.

Frequently Used Programs

Additional programs or accounts may be assigned by teachers in accordance with the Instructional Technology Permissions form.

● Canvas (NCS Plus & NCS Online). Mostclasses willpostresources, lessons, assignments, and assessments in Canvas Notability andApple ﬁle types cannotbe readin Canvas Uploadworkas PDFs wheneverpossible.

● Blackbaud. Checkyourgrades daily andcommunicate withteachers regardingquestions.

● iCloud & Managed Apple ID. Your schoolemailisyour Apple IDwith200GBofiCloudstorage. This Apple IDcannotaccess iMessage, iTunes, or FindMy services.

● Google Drive. Useyour schoolemailto access Google apps, including Docs, Slides, &Sheets.

● Notability. Afavorite note-taking app. Be sure to auto-backup to Google Drive using “Note”ﬁle format andto iCloud

● Jamf Student, Parent, & Teacher. The Studentapp allowsyou to download “on-demand”apps andto updateyour apps onyour own time. The Teacher app allows teachers to share class-speciﬁc apps and to restrictyour iPad’s functionality during class. Ifrestrictions failto clear, emailHelpDesk@ncsaz.org.

Parent/Guardian and Student Usage Agreement (SignElectronicallyviaBlackbaudpriortoRegistrationDay) We have read the Northwest Christian School iPad Acceptable Use Policy and have discussed the expectations. We understand and support the student’s responsibility for abiding by each policy We understand that access is being provided to the students for educational purposes and activity may be monitored. However, we also understand that it is impossible for the school to ﬁlter out all offensive and controversial materials. We will not hold NCS (or any of its employees or ofﬁcers) responsible for materials that students may come in contact with while on the Internet. We agree to the replacement costs as outlined in the lost, damaged, or stolen section of the iPad Acceptable Use Policy. We agree that the iPad will be returned in good working condition with its original case when collected by NCS

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is more than just an honor roll. Each Honor Society chapter establishes rules for membership that are based upon a student's outstanding performance in the areas of: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character (plus Citizenship for NJHS) These criteria for selection form the foundation upon which the organization and its activities are built. The advisors for our chapter are Mrs. Coughlin and Mrs. Shepherd. If you are new to NCS and have been inducted into NJHS in your previous school, please bring your certiﬁcate to be accepted into NCS NJHS. Inductions for NJHS are held in March.

Scholarship

Students who have made Principal’s Honor Roll, as determined by the local school's Faculty Council, meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character (and citizenship for NJHS)

Service

This quality is deﬁned through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.

Leadership

Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others

Character

The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle.

Citizenship

The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic involvement, has a high regard for freedom, justice, and equal opportunity, and demonstrates mature participation and responsibility through involvement with such activities as scouting, community organizations, and school clubs.

Eligibility

For NJHS, students in the second semester of the sixth grade, or in grades 7 through 9 in a school with both an official charter of the National Junior Honor Society and an up-to-date affiliation with the NJHS national office are eligible for consideration for membership in NJHS. Students must have completed the equivalent of one semester of enrollment.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS

Northwest Christian Middle School offers the following sports programs as extra-curricular activities for middle school students

Fall Sports:

● Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Co Ed Soccer (7th and 8th)

● Boys Tackle Football (7th and 8th)

● Girls Cheer (7th and 8th)

● Boys Wrestling October - December (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Girls Wrestling October - December (6th, 7th, and 8th)

Winter Sports:

● Girls Softball (7th and 8th)

● Girls Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Boys Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Boys Baseball (7th and 8th)

● Boys Volleyball (7th and 8th)

Spring Sports:

● Boys Basketball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Girls Basketball (6th, 7th, and 8th)

● Co Ed Golf (7th and 8th)

● Girls Cheer (7th and 8th)

Sports Fee:

The Middle School sports fee is $75 00 per sport per season with the exception of football which is $125 00

SignupsforfallathleticswillbeatRegistrationDay Speciﬁctryoutinfowillbeavailableatthattime

Fall Try-Outs:

Football begins Monday August 11 with practice all 5 days (M - F) the ﬁrst 2 weeks Equipment hand out will be on Friday, August 8 after school 3:15-4:30pm

Eligibility:

Grades are taken from gradebooks every week after the ﬁrst four weeks of the start of the semester to determine the athlete’s eligibility If the athlete is earning a “F” in any course, they are deemed ineligible, and he or she will not be permitted to play in games for one week The grades will be reevaluated by the athletic department or principal at the beginning of every week The athlete may still participate in practice

SECONDARY FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

The Come & See Creativity Journal (Open to Middle School and High School students)

Do you have a penchant for drawing, painting, sculpture, writing, photography, or graphic design that escapes the bounds of your secondary art class? The Come & See Journal for Crusader Creativity is the forum for artistic expression from within our secondary student community. The Come & See Journal has attracted the attention of university arts programs from around the state and site visits are climbing If you would like to showcase your artistic ability, experiment in different mediums, or simply view the work of your peers, take the time to visit ComeandSeeCreativity.com. The last issue was released in May 2025 and the next is scheduled for Fall 2025 To view past issues or learn how to submit, visit the website!

The Great Crusader Cookoff, Season 3 (Open to all students)

A reality cooking show at Northwest Christian School? Yep! As part of NCS Online’s Culinary Arts courses, students that are enrolled in the course or that simply love cooking and competing are able to participate! Season 3 kicks off on July 28th at 8:30am on NCS-Plus.com, as a team of students will compete live on YouTube with a team of teachers that have previously won within the ﬁrst two seasons of The Great Crusader Cookoff Then, that morning, we will be announcing a number of different opportunities throughout the 2025/2026 school year for competitive chefs. To learn more about competing or to watch previous competitions, visit GreatCrusaderCookoff com

Middle School Musical (Open to Middle School students)

Our middle school musical will be announced soon! The auditions for this production will be held at NCS on November 20, 2025. The performances will be at Cortez High School February 26-28, 2026. Audition information will be shared in the Week at a Glance and posted on the bulletin board outside the choir room A required parent meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 24 at NCS. $75 participation fee + additional costs including but not limited to: shoes, makeup, snack donations, meals, etc. Please email mmcguire@ncsaz org if you have any questions

Spring Musical - GuysandDolls(Open to High School students)

Our Spring high school musical, Guys and Dolls, is hailed as the perfect musical comedy. This award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. The auditions for this production will be held at NCS on December 4-5, 2025 The performances will be at Cortez High School March 26-29, 2026. Audition information will be shared in the Week at a Glance and posted on the bulletin board outside the choir room A required parent meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 8 at NCS. $125 participation fee + additional costs including but not limited to: shoes, makeup, snack donations, meals, etc. Please email mmcguire@ncsaz.org if you have any questions

MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPACT GROUPS

Dear Middle School Family,

The middle school years of a child are so incredibly important I am so thrilled that the MS staff here at NCS feel called to this age and work tirelessly at connecting with students and pointing them to Christ!

As a way of partnering with our families, each middle school student is part of an ImpactGroup. These groups are composed of a teacher and a small group of kids that are the same grade level with the simple goal of building meaningfulrelationships

Every Wednesday following Chapel, Impact Groups are dismissed to head to their chosen destination on campus. Here teachers have an opportunity to follow-up on Chapel with discussion questions and get to know their group of kids outside of the classroom setting. This may look like Just Dance, Extreme Pictionary, Minute to Win It Games, or Relays but all of it intentionally serves a much deeper purpose. It’s a time for our kids to see us cheering them on, excited that they are “ours” and on our team . . . a time to buildmeaningfulrelationships.

We are privileged to develop relationships with students, build community, and walk them through this stage of life as they enter into a deeper relationship with Christ I would ask that you pray for Impact Groups throughout the year.

God bless you,

Samantha Maszton

2025/2026 MISSION TRIPS!

MEXICO TO KIDS KINGDOM ORPHANGE

HIGH SCHOOL DATES: Sept 25-28, Dec 14, April 23-26

COST: 275

AGE REQUIREMENT: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

TEAM CAPACITY: 35 for each trip

TEAM LEADER: MR. GARDINER

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In keeping with the mission and purpose of NCS “to enable students to develop a Christian world view and prepare them to fulfill their God ordained role in the home, the church, their country, and the world.” We are excited to offer several trips during the school year to support that purpose. Here are the trips offered for 6-12 grades at NCS. To register please visit ncs.managedmissions.com/ourtrips

Kids Kingdom Orphanage in Imuris Sonora has been a light in that community the last 14 years. In that time Arturo and Lilia Jimenez have had the charge of caring for the children in the DIF system as well as families in the surrounding community. NCS has been partnering with Kids Kingdom for the last 10 years and we have built a pretty fantastic relationship. There will be a parent info meeting on Aug 29 at 7:15 a.m. OR 3:15 p.m. in room 203

For more information please email Chris Gardiner cgardiner@ncsaz.org

MEXICO WITH ONE MISSION

DATE: April 9-12

COST: $375

AGE REQUIREMENT: CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

TEAM CAPACITY: 24

TEAM LEADER: MR. GARDINER

1 Mission is a community development organization that gives people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community. This team of students will travel to Rocky Point Mexico and work side by side with a family in the construction of their very own home. The home will be completed by the time the team leaves on Sunday. For more information please email Chris Gardiner cgardiner@ncsaz.org

MEXICO TO KIDS KINGDOM ORPHANGE

8TH GRADE DATES: Oct 30-Nov 2 OR Feb 5-8, Dec 13

COST: 275

AGE REQUIREMENT: CURRENT 8TH GRADERS

TEAM CAPACITY: 30

TEAM LEADER: MR. GARDINER

For more information please email Chris Gardiner cgardiner@ncsaz.org

SERVE THE CITY

DATE: MARCH 3-5

COST: $175

AGE REQUIREMENT: Current 6TH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS

TEAM CAPACITY: 24

TEAM LEADER: MR BURSON

We will be serving together at several local ministries in Phoenix such as St Vincent de Paul, St. Mary’s Food Bank, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Deep Within Rehab etc...We will be staying at a local church and make that our home base.

For more information please email Chris Gardiner cgardiner@ncsaz.org

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HIGH SCHOOL 9TH-12TH GRADE NCS

Dear NCS Family,

Missions Learning and Church Attendance

Updated Dress Code

Camp Information for HS Students

25 26 High School Camp.pdf

Calendar for the School Year

25/26 School Calendar

Time

8:00-9:00

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

12:00-1:00

1:00-2:00

2:00-3:00

Secondary Registration Group

Last name beginning with A, B, or C

Last name beginning with D, E, F, or G

Last name beginning with H, I, J, K, L

Teacher Lunch Break

Last name beginning with M, N, O or P

Last name beginning with Q, R, or S

Last name beginning with T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z

When you enter the Don Sanderson Gymnasium on Registration Day, you will get a list of stations offered and their location. Some of the stations offered that day are listed below:

Lunch Menu

Club Offerings Bell Schedule

Health Ofﬁce PE Uniforms to Purchase (MS) Student Schedule

Volunteer Sign-Up Table Senior Lunch Release Forms (HS) Student Driver Parking (HS) Camp Information (HS)

Registration Day Fee:

Middle School: $120 High School: $220

Optional Items to be purchased on Registration Day (cash or check only)

● MS PE Uniform $25 - required for all MS students taking PE

● HS Parking Permit $60 (please bring a copy of insurance and license) - required for HS students to park on campus

● MS and HS 2025-2026 NCS Theme T-shirt $20 - Students may wear jeans with this t-shirt on Friday’s throughout the year.

HS Parking Permit Details

Health Ofﬁce and Emergency Form

Supervision When Attending Extra-Curricular Activities on Campus

Before and After School Care

July 30th See Previous Page Secondary Registration Day Don Sanderson Gymnasium

July 31st 12:00 - 1:00 PM New Student Welcome Party Grades 6-8: MS Hallway Grades 9-12: Don Sanderson Gymnasium

August 4th 7:45 AM First Day of School Report to First Hour

August 6th-8th HS Camp

August 14th 5:30 PM Secondary Back-to-School Night More details to come

August 28th During School Hours Secondary Picture Day - Watch for more details in the Week-at-a-Glance

Don Sanderson Gymnasium

We are looking forward to another great year at Northwest Christian School!

Sincerely,

Samantha Maszton Secondary Principal/Assistant Superintendent

FROM THE DESKS OF SECONDARY DEAN OF STUDENTS, JIM JAMES

Dear NCS Secondary Families,

Philosophy

Attendance

Discipline

Partnering in Christ,

Jim James Dean of Students

SECONDARY DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS 2025/2026

Shirts – All Students

● Solid color or striped polo shirts are required

● Non-offensive logos are acceptable (logo must not exceed the size of a credit card)

● Any brand of solid or striped polo is acceptable.

● NCS/NC polos are also permissible (e g , striped golf polos)

● Polos may not be cropped

● Shirts must be long enough to cover the beltline when arms are raised above the head.

● Polos must have a ﬁnished hem and may not be cut.

● Polo shirts may be purchased from any store, as long as they meet the above requirements.

● Students may layer shirts under the required polo

Outerwear, Sweatshirts, and Hoodies

● Solid-colored sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over polos.

● Sweatshirts with non-offensive logos are acceptable (logo must not exceed the size of a credit card).

● NCS logoed outerwear is permissible

Pants – All Students

● Must be uniform style made of dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material

● Not permitted: spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, jeggings, jeans, denim, or blue jean material.

● Acceptable colors: navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown.

● Capri pants and cargo shorts/pants are acceptable

● Overalls are not allowed.

Shorts – Girls

● Must be uniform style (not athletic).

● Minimum inseam: 5 inches.

● May be worn year-round

● Must be loose-ﬁtting and made of dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material.

● Not permitted materials: denim, spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, mesh, ﬂannel, velour, or terry-cloth

● Acceptable colors: solid navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown (white is not allowed).

Shorts – Guys

● Must be uniform style (not athletic)

● Minimum inseam: 7 inches.

● May be worn year-round

● Must be loose-ﬁtting and made of dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material.

● Not permitted materials: denim, spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, mesh, ﬂannel, velour, or terry-cloth.

● Acceptable colors: solid navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown (white is not allowed)

● No visible layering under shorts.

Skirts – Girls

● Must be uniform style and pleated.

● Material: cotton or polyester.

● Athletic skirts are not permitted.

● Length: Must extend three inches past ﬁngertips when arms are fully extended.

● Color: solid navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan, or brown (no white)

● No patterns or plaid.

● Opaque tights may be worn under skirts

● Not allowed under skirts: sweatpants, pajama pants, leggings, or joggers.

SECONDARY DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS 2025/2026

Friday Dress Code

● Students may wear the current year’s theme t-shirt with solid-colored jeans (no holes; frayed edges acceptable if clean cut).

● Any NCS or NC shirt may be worn with uniform bottoms.

Athletes on Game Day, Fine Arts, and Clubs

● May wear team/club-approved shirts with uniform bottoms only

On-Campus Out-of-Dress Day Guidelines

● No tank tops.

● Shorts/Skirt length must have a minimum 4-inch inseam.

● No yoga pants or leggings.

● No holes in jeans, shorts, or skirts

● Modesty is thegeneralrule.

Spirit Week & Out-of-Dress Day Guidelines

● No tank tops

● Shorts/Skirt length must have a minimum 4-inch inseam

● Yoga pants/leggings may only be worn with shorts over top

● No holes in any clothing.

● Face paint and temporary hair color are allowed if it aligns with the dress theme (apply at home).

● No weapons (real or fake) allowed

● Modesty is thegeneralrule

Extra-Curricular Events - Including Athletic, Fine Arts, and Club Events

● Students are expected to practice modesty when attending school events.

● Students should wear shorts with 4 inch inseam for girls and 7 inch inseam for boys

● No midriff tops

Note

Dress code issues related to modesty or judgment calls are at the discretion of faculty and administration. Modesty is the priority.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

Introduction

High school camp stands as one of our most meaningful and time-honored traditions It is an experience that marks the beginning of each school year with purpose, unity, and spiritual focus For many years, this retreat has been the cornerstone of our efforts to orient students' hearts and minds toward Christ As the single largest spiritual retreat of the year, it plays a vital role in shaping the culture and community of our high school During these three dedicated days, we intentionally step away from the busyness of everyday life to reﬂect on our annual spiritual theme, which guides our chapel speakers and sets the tone for the year ahead. This year’s theme, “With Purpose,” is rooted in Ephesians 2:10: “For we are his workmanship, createdin ChristJesus for goodworks, whichGodpreparedbeforehand, thatwe shouldwalkin them.”

In addition to rich spiritual teaching, camp also offers essential opportunities for fun, connection, and relationship-building elements that are foundational to the high school experience We remain deeply committed to this tradition because of the lasting fruit we see in the lives of our students in the weeks and months that follow

Below you will ﬁnd some helpful information as you help your student prepare for camp. Please read the entire letter.

High School Camp Forms & Action Items Checklist

Please read through the entire document and complete the following forms and tasks to ensure your student is fully prepared for camp All links and additional details can be found at the bottom of this page All items on the checklist are due by July 11th

1. Camp Permission Form

○ Complete the required Camp Permission Form in Blackbaud

2 Over-the-Counter Medication Authorization

○ Verify that the Over-the-Counter Medication Form has been completed in Blackbaud

○ If not yet completed, please log in to Blackbaud and submit this form as soon as possible.

3 Cabin Requests

○ Students should submit their Cabin Mate Requests as soon as possible.

4. Lost Canyon Camp Waiver

○ Submit the required LostCanyon Camp Waiver form.

5. Medical Dietary Restrictions

○ Complete the MedicalDietary Restriction Form if your student has any food allergies or dietary needs.

6. Parent Volunteer Form

○ If you are interested in volunteering for camp, please complete the ParentVolunteer Form.

Need for Volunteers

It will take approximately 50 parent volunteers to effectively run camp. If you are willing to volunteer for the Work Crew, please take a moment to ﬁll out the volunteer form. Mrs. Thruston has graciously offered to help coordinate the volunteer efforts and will be in touch with more details soon. Should you need to register with Protect My Ministry to complete your background check, we will be in touch via email. Your support plays a vital role in the success of camp, and we truly appreciate your willingness to serve.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

Lifeguards

We are in need of 3 lifeguards for camp. If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Maszton at smaszton@ncsaz.org for more information.

Cost

The cost of camp is included in your tuition and fees so there is no additional cost

Dates and Times

There are no high school classes on August 6th - 8th All high schoolers should meet in the Don Sanderson Gymnasium at 11:30 AM on August 6th We will return via bus to NCS on Friday, August 8th at approximately 1:00 PM.

Location and Phone Number for Camp

Lost Canyon Camp, 1450 S Perkinsville Road Williams, AZ 86046, 928-635-2900.

Transportation

Students will be transported to and from camp via charter buses.

Cabin Time

Cabin time, held after each chapel session, provides a valuable opportunity for students to reﬂect on the message and discuss how it applies to their personal lives. It also provides an opportunity for students and cabin leaders to build relationships that will carry them through the academic year.

Rooming Sign Ups

Sign up for a gender and grade-speciﬁc cabin using your school email via the link below, ensuring you select the same cabin as friends if you wish to room together; you can swap later using the same link if space allows. (New students can use a personal email) Please sign up for rooming ASAP by clicking on this link: Rooming Request. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Southall at bsouthall@ncsaz.org.

Waiver - EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THE WAIVER

Every camp participant must ﬁll out the Lost Canyon Waiver. This includes every student, volunteer, and NCS faculty member.

NCS Permission Form - EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THE WAIVER

The NCS permission form has been added to your Blackbaud proﬁle. Please log on to your portal and ﬁll that out.

Food Requests for Medical Needs - ONLY FILL OUT FOR

MEDICAL DIETARY REQUESTS

If your student has any dietary restrictions due to a medical reason, please ﬁll this form out Medical Dietary Requests.

Over The Counter Medication Form

Nurse Anna Johnson will accompany us to care for any student needs while at camp We will utilize the Over-the-Counter Medication Form that you completed during the re-enrollment process If you have not yet completed this form, please check the status of your student’s forms by logging in to Blackbaud and clicking on “Files and Forms ” There, you will be able to see if any forms are pending or view those that have already been completed If you have any additional questions, please contact Nurse Heiser at aheiser@ncsaz org,

HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

9TH GRADE SUPPLIES

● Bible (Physical ESV)

● 1 package college ruled paper

● 1 3” binder or multiple 1” binders

● Tab dividers for organizing binders

● TI-84 Calculator for Math (required)

● Graph paper for Math

● Pens (black or blue and red)

● Pencils

● Highlighters (3 different colors)

● Colored pencils

● White-out or correction tape

● 1 package of thin markers

● 3 composition notebooks

● Clear Sheet Sleeves (at least 10)

● Sticky Notes (3x3) 100 sheets

● A journal

● Earbuds (Bluetooth/USB-C connection only)

● Suggested- Paper copy academic planner

11TH GRADE SUPPLIES

● Bible (Physical ESV)

● 1 package college ruled paper

● 1 3” binder or multiple 1” binders

● Tab dividers for organizing binders

● 3 sets of 5-tab dividers for English

● 1 1” binder for US History

● 1 set of 5-tab dividers for US History

● Colored Pencils (Crayola preferred) for US History

● TI-84 Calculator for Math (required)

● Graph Paper for Math

● Pens (black or blue and red)

● Pencils

● Highlighters (3 different colors)

● White-out or correction tape

● Black Ultra Fine Point Sharpie pen or gel pen

● Sticky Notes (1”x1”)

● Clear Sheet Sleeves (at least 10)

● Earbuds (Bluetooth/USB-C connection only)

10TH GRADE SUPPLIES

● Bible (Physical ESV)

● 1 package college ruled paper

● 1 3” binder or multiple 1” binders

● Tab dividers for organizing binders

● Pens (black or blue and red)

● Pencils

● Highlighters (3 different colors)

● Colored Pencils

● White-out or correction tape

● 3 packages index cards (3x5)

● Composition notebook for English

● A journal for Bible

● Earbuds (Bluetooth/USB-C connection only)

● TI-84 Calculator for Math (required)

● Graph Paper for Math

12TH GRADE SUPPLIES

● Bible (Physical ESV)

● 1 package college ruled paper

● 1 3” binder or multiple 1” binders

● Tab dividers for organizing binders

● 3 sets of 5-tab dividers for English

● TI-84 Calculator for Math (Required)

● Graph Paper for Math

● Pens (black or blue and red)

● Pencils

● Highlighters (3 different colors)

● White-out or correction tape

● 100- 3x5 index cards

● Clear Sheet Sleeves (at least 30)

● Earbuds (Bluetooth/USB-C connection only)

ART/DRAW/PAINT/CERAMICS CLASSES

● Blank-paged sketchbook

SPANISH I and II

● 2”binder

● Composition notebook

STUDENT PARKING

Annual Student Parking Fee: $60.00

Those students who drive to school must follow the following regulations:

1. Students must park in designated areas.

2 Students are not to enter cars during the school day without ofﬁce approval

3. Each student driver is to register their driver’s license number, car description, and license plate number with the school ofﬁce at the beginning of the school year or when they begin to drive. Students will be issued a parking permit, which must be displayed in their front windshield.

4. Students are to observe a speed limit of 5 mph while on school properties, operate vehicles in a safe manner at all times, and obey all parking lot procedures and trafﬁc ﬂow.

Violations of the above regulations may result in the following:

● First offense - Warning

● Second offense- Saturday school

● Third offense- Loss of driving privileges for the remainder of that semester

Personal vehicles and contents are the responsibility of the owner. NCS is not responsible for any lost or stolen vehicles or contents of vehicles.

Student Name Grade

Driver’s License #

*Attachedphotocopy ofdriver’s license required

Auto Insurance Company

*Attachedphotocopy ofinsurance cardrequired

Description of vehicle:

Make

Color License Plate #

Parent/Guardian Permission

By signing below I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Parking Rules as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Parent’s Signature:

Student’s Signature:

Date:

HIGH SCHOOL LATE WORK POLICY

HS Daily Work/Homework

No late work accepted

HS Short Term Assignments/Labs (2-5 days)

1 Day late = 50 % off

2 Days late = no credit

HS Long Term Projects/Assignments (6 or more days) No late work accepted

Each student will be given a minimum of two “oops passes” per class per semester This will allow the student to turn in a formative assignment one day late for full credit with no penalty The passes may be used on formative assignments only. Students may not use another student’s pass.

Students who are scheduled to be absent from classes due to athletics or ﬁeld trips are required to turn in any work due on the determined day/time prior to their departure. Additionally, these students must take all quizzes or tests that are due that day, or make arrangements with their teacher to take them on the next school day. It is also the responsibility of the student to obtain all assignments that will be given on that day and due the next day in class.

When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make-up for missed work. If work is incomplete due to an excuse

If a student is absent the day before a long-term project is due, it is still due on the original assigned date by the end of the school day. Long-term assignments are to be turned in the day they are due. Students must make arrangements to have projects delivered to school. Students who are scheduled to be absent from classes due to athletics or ﬁeld trips are required to turn in any work due on the determined day/time prior to their departure. If a situation calls for an exception to this policy, the student must contact the teacher before the long-term project is due.