2021 What's Next ePacket by Northwest Christian School

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WHAT'S NEXT? PACKET 2021-2022

All the answers needed to sate your burgeoning curiosity about the new school year!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

All School Early Education Elementary Middle School High School

FROM THE DESK OF SUPERINTENDENT, GEOFF BROWN Dear Northwest Christian Family, Honestly, we tried to come up with a better name. Something flashy...maybe something that rhymed or had some alliteration and just rolled off the tongue. But, alas, we did not. And, as a result, “What’s Next? Packet” was the best we could come up with (he writes with a cringe). That is to say, the information that you now hold in your “digital hands” is what has most often been called--not for lack of trying to find a better name--the “What’s Next?” packet. Specifically, as you receive this information in mid-June, we have moved past the overwhelmingly busy end of the school year, enjoyed the first few blissful weeks of summer, and are now beginning to turn our attention to Fall 2021 and the launch of the 2021/2022 school year. Having survived the memorable 2020/2021 (may she rest in peace...forever), our families, students and faculty have started to collectively ask, “Hey, what’s next?” And, cue the fanfare, here it is...all the answers needed to sate your burgeoning curiosity about the new school year! Contained within these pages (and pages, and pages, and pages), you will find all that you need as you gear up for the 2021/2022 school year. For many of you, this information arrives in the nick of time--you are already buying spiffy new shoes for the new year, purchasing school supplies--you are on top of it! For the rest, I imagine a collective groan: “Really? Already? Summer has just started! We have weeks of vacations and memories ahead!” For the former, I say, “Dig right in! Call with questions!” For the latter, I say, “No worries! Tell Siri to bury this email as deep as she can and bring it back into the daylight on August 1st!” But, for those of you ready to go, a few notes of interest before you dig into what follows… Annual Spiritual Emphasis Theme For those of you that are new to the Crusader community, each summer our High School Student Council assembles and prayerfully selects our annual, schoolwide “Spiritual Emphasis Theme”-- a theme and passage of scripture that become a rallying point for many Northwest Christian traditions--chapels, high school camp, and more. Honestly, this Crusader tradition has grown to be one of my favorites! This summer, having recently been selected by Student Body president Ashley Beckner and her team, I am excited to announce that our spiritual emphasis theme for the 2021/2022 school year will be “All That I Am”, based on Psalm 103:2 which says, "Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.” (NLT) Covid-19 Protocols During the 2020/2021 school year, Northwest Christian School was the single largest K-12 school in the state that was open for in-person instruction. During that year, we encountered 105 student infections, 37 faculty infections, and 694 episodes of student quarantine. That past number alone equates to nearly 6% of the academic time that was compromised in some form or another. With significant gratitude to Northwest Christian School Nurse Anna Johnson, over this past year, we learned much about what works and what does not work in terms of Covid mitigation. As a result, I am pleased to report that in the coming school year, Covid-19 will be treated on campus as we would any symptom-producing, infectious communicable disease. In other words, we will no longer quarantine due to exposure. Instead, similar to other communicable diseases, if it is determined that your child was exposed to Covid-19 while on campus but is not exhibiting symptoms associated with infection, we will not require the student to stay home. Of course, your unique family may choose to handle the notification differently but exposure in and of itself will not mandate quarantine. If a student does exhibit symptoms, as we do with all illnesses and infections, we would ask the student to remain home until those symptoms have resolved, or for a period of 24 hours. In a fashion similar to other communicable illnesses, if a student tests positive, they would need to report to the health office to receive clearance to return to campus.

(CONTINUED) Similarly, on-campus mitigation measures are being reduced significantly with no requirement for face coverings, social distancing, or protective barriers. Please understand that if your family wishes to persist in the use of face coverings in some or all circumstances, faculty and staff will support your student but in no case will they require such. Changes to NCS Plus in 2021/2022 NCS Plus is the digital extension of the on-the-ground classroom, available to all Northwest Christian students of all ages and grades. During the 2020/2021 school year, we used this tool in a fashion for which it was not yet meant. Ask any tradesperson and they will tell you, “Use the right tool.” For a season of global pandemic, NCS Plus was forced into service and became the right tool. However, during that season, we clearly heard from our parent partners that this particular tool was limited in its effectiveness. In fact on three occasions, we surveyed our family this past year so as to better understand their pandemic learning experiences. In each survey, your report card for NCS Plus never climbed above a C+/B-. In addition, last year, each division of the school hit record levels of academic achievement according to annual benchmark assessments. However, in parsing the strong achievement data, we observed a worrying trend: in some (but not all) instances, the more time a student spent on NCS Plus, achievement suffered. As a result, with the Covid-19 roller coaster in our rearview mirror, going forward, NCS Plus will revert to becoming the tool it was designed to be and serve the purposes that it was meant to serve--as a classroom enrichment opportunity and a means for absent students to stay the course within their studies. However, unlike the last year in which school-mandated quarantines were a reality, the school will begin again to uphold its handbook-based attendance policies. Specifically, this means that time away from the classroom--even if that time is spent on NCS Plus--is time during which a student will be considered absent. Two quick caveats to this statement. First, there will be exceptions permitted by principals in certain rare instances: chronic illness and the like. Second, in time, NCS Plus will become the engine that drives hybridization of learning at Northwest Christian. Unfortunately, while we will, behind the scenes, continue in this pursuit, that time has not yet arrived. School Calendar Adjustments This last paragraph leads into this particular item. In order to strengthen NCS Plus and establish it as the resource the school requires, we have altered the already-published school calendar and in so doing have created additional time for our teachers to perfect NCS Plus. In short, certain days that had previously been reported as “half-days” in 2021/2022 have been changed to full-days off for students. Please see the academic year calendar included within this “What’s Next?” packet for those adjustments. Finally, as we have been working this summer to plan and plot the details within the new school year, I am excited. I am excited for you to review the information contained herein but even more excited to have our students and families back on campus in August! Grateful for the opportunity to serve your family, Geoff Brown Superintendent (623)225-5573 (cell) gbrown@ncsaz.org

BUSINESS OFFICE UPDATE

Dear NCS Families, The Business Office, which handles all of your family’s tuition accounts, will see a change this summer. Normally, in the What’s Next Packet, you would be receiving a letter outlining your family’s tuition information along with a stack of tuition envelopes. Instead, we are excited to announce that we will be moving everything online! During the month of July 2021, you will see notes from both Northwest Christian School and Blackbaud Smart Tuition Management. Those communications will contain information about how to set up and access your family’s online tuition accounts. You will be able to set up your payment methods, view discounts that you are receiving, obtain information about tax credits that have come to your account, etc. If your family prefers to pay your tuition in person via a check each month or annually, you will still be able to do that. We are working diligently to have this ready for you and we are excited about how this will benefit all NCS Families! If you have any questions please email Diane Collicott (DCollicott@NCSAZ.org). We pray that you and your family have a blessed summer! God Bless, NCS Business Office

TUITION ASSISTANCE Dear NCS Family, As the NCS Director of Admissions since 2010, I have had the pleasure to share tuition assistance information with many of you. Together, NCS has helped make Arizona a “parent choice, school choice” leader. As we enter the 2021-2022 school year, I am encouraged by the many praise reports of God’s perfect provision in the lives of NCS families. Your successful efforts to make a Christ-centered, private education a reality, have made NCS a consistent leader in tuition assistance awards in Arizona. Congratulations! There are several ways to learn more about the various private school tuition assistance programs. 1) Attend a group workshop on either Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, or Thursday, January 13, 2022. Register via your student portal AFTER September 15, 2021. 2) Consider self-scheduling a phone consultation: Schedule Tuition Assistance Consult. 3) Review the following links to learn more about the various tuition assistance options in Arizona: Ways to Afford A Christian Education, Tax Credit Program Detail & Qualifying Criteria 4) Watch our Tuition Assistance Webinar for families with students in K-12. 5) Watch our NCS K5 Online Affordability video for families of NCS Online students. 6) Review the AZTO Applicant Guide as well as the materials from other STO’s suchs as: ACSTO FAQ's, IBE Info., PSTF123 Info., APESF Info., and New Hope. If you have questions about any aspect of the tuition assistance programs including qualifications or application process, feel free to reach out to the tax credit organization directly or contact the admissions office by email or phone. If you are a current family with questions relating to your tuition account balance or if you would like to discuss a financial hardship, send an email to Diane Collicott, Director of Finance, dcollicott@ncsaz.org. Our team is happy to assist you. Whether you are new to NCS or a long-time NCS family, there is a tuition assistance program for you. You are a valued part of the NCS family and it is our privilege to partner with you as you seek to provide an affordable, Christ-centered education of excellence for your family. Joyfully Serving Him,

Michelle Reddy Director of Admissions Northwest Christian School 16401 N. 43rd Ave. | Phoenix, AZ 85053 Phone: 602-978-5134 | Ext: 515 Email: mreddy@ncsaz.org Web: www.NorthwestChristianSchool.org

Northwest Christian School K-12 Tuition Schedule 2021-2022 Grade/Age Levels

Annual

Annual If paid in full by 8/9

Monthly Tuition Payment

Half Day Kindergarten Full Day K-5th Grade Middle School (6th-8th) High School

$ 5,797 $ 8,987 $10,857 $12,177

$ 5,623 $ 8,717 $10,531 $11,812

$ 527 – Eleven months, August through June $ 817 – Eleven months, August through June $ 987 – Eleven months, August through June $1107 – Eleven months, August through June

NCS Online Options K-5th Grade Full Time

$ 2,500

$ 2,425

$ 250 – Ten months, August through May

9-12 Biblical Worldview Institute Full Time NCS Student 9-12 Biblical Worldview Institute Part Time NCS Student Extended Care (K-5th Grade)

Re-Registration Fees

$5.50/hr. Pre scheduled $6.00/hr. Drop in

$ 180 per class/semester $ 250 per class/semester Available dismissal through 5:30pm AM Extend Care for Kinder only 7:30am to 8am

New Student Fees

* For your re-registration to be complete and to secure student enrollment, $100 (non-refundable deposit) of the $205 registration fee is due by 2/14 with the balance due by 3/30 to avoid a $45 late fee. 1st-12th Grade by 3/30 1st-12th Grade after 3/30 (non refundable) Kindergarten due upon acceptance

$205* $250 $205

Non-refundable application fee (all new students) Testing fee, if applicable (due on testing day) Registration fee, K-12 (due upon acceptance)

$50 $30 $205

Family Discounts (Kindergarten – 12th Grade) 1st Child Regular price 2nd Child 10% to both students 3rd Child 18% to all three students 4th Child + Total tuition charged to families with 4 or more K-12 students will not exceed the sum of the three oldest student’s tuition less our 18% discount. This total will then be allocated proportionately to all K-12 students based upon each students full cost of tuition. (Early Education/Preschool is not included in the family discount)

Registration Refund Policy After 3/30/2020, the registration fee and re-registration fees are non-refundable for the 21-22 school-year.

Tuition Payment Policy • Tuition for Kindergarten through 12th Grade on the ground students will be divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due Aug 1 and the last payment is due June 1. Online only, ten months Aug 1 through May 1. • Any payment received after the seventh of the month will be considered late and the account will be assessed a $25 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 $20 charge on all checks returned by the bank. • Tuition for graduating seniors must be paid before graduation day in order for the student to participate in graduation ceremonies. • If annual tuition is paid in full by the first day of school, the family will receive a three percent discount.

Updated 4/20/2021

Family Discount Tuition Examples ( more than one student per family) 2 ½ Kindergarten August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $10,122)

1 ½ Kindergarten & 1 Elementary August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $12,907)

1 ½ Kindergarten & 1 Middle School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $14,539)

1 ½ Kindergarten & 2 Elementary August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $18,907)

2 Elementary

August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $15,692)

3 Elementary

August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $21,445)

1 Elementary & 1 Middle School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $17,324)

1 Elementary & 2 Middle School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $24,420)

2 Elementary & 1 Middle School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $22,932)

$ 945 $ 949 Total $10,435 $ 1206 $ 1210 Total $13,306 $ 1359 $ 1363 Total $14,989 $ 1772 $ 1772 Total $19,492 $ 1467 $ 1471 Total $16,177 $ 2008 $ 2010 Total $22,108 $ 1620 $ 1624 Total $17,860 $ 2285 $ 2289 Total $25,175 $ 2151 $ 2149 Total $23,641

1 Elementary, 1 Middle School & 1 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $25,469)

$ 2387 $ 2387 Total $26,257

1 Elementary & 1 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $18,477)

1 Elementary & 2 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $26,520)

2 Elementary & 1 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $23,982)

2 Middle School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $18,957)

3 Middle School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $25,907)

1 Middle School & 1 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $20,110)

1 Middle School & 2 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $28,007)

2 Middle School & 1 High School August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $26,957)

2 High School

August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $21,261)

3 High School

August September-June

(If paid in full by 8/9 - $29,056)

$ 1728 $ 1732 Total $19,048 $ 2490 $ 2485 Total $27,340 $ 2244 $ 2248 Total $24,724 $ 1773 $ 1777 Total $19,543 $ 2428 $ 2428 Total $26,708 $ 1881 $ 1885 Total $20,731 $ 2623 $ 2625 Total $28,873 $ 2531 $ 2526 Total $27,791 $ 1989 $ 1993 Total $21,919 $ 2725 $ 2723 Total $29,955

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2021-2022 CALENDAR (Updated 6/10/2021)

AUGUST 4 MS & HS Registration 5 Elementary “Meet the Teacher” Day 9 School Begins – Including Early Ed 9-11 HS Camp 16 Elementary “Back to School Night” EE Parent Orientation 17 MS and HS “Back to School Night” 27 No School - Teacher In-Service 31 K-5 Picture Day SEPTEMBER 2 6-12 Picture Day 6 Labor Day – No School 17 No school - Teacher In-Service OCTOBER 4-5 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:30pm 5 How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop 7 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m. Dismissal – ALL GRADES, 8

All Early Ed 5 day classes & all Mini Crusaders (2/3 day Presch, Ex Care No School)

Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences

No School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch

MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal 11-15 Fall Break – No School 20-21 Early Education Picture Day

NOVEMBER 5 No School - Teacher In-Service 8 Veteran’s Day Observance- No School 22-24 Grandparents Days 24 Thanksgiving Vacation Begins – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal 25-26 Thanksgiving Vacation DECEMBER 20-22 High School Final Exams – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (9th-12th Grade) 22 Christmas Break Begins – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (All Grades) First Semester Ends

JANUARY 10 School Resumes 13 How to Afford a Christian Education Workshop Freshman & HS Information Night Kindergarten Readiness and Info Meeting 6th Grade Orientation 14 No school - Teacher In-Service 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School FEBRUARY 8 Open House & Curriculum Showcase 18 No School - Teacher In-Service Online Re-enrollment & Deposit Due 21 Presidents’ Day – No School MARCH 3 Kindergarten Information Night 7-8 Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-5:30pm 10 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m. Dismissal – ALL GRADES 11

All Early Ed 5 day classes & all Mini Crusaders (2/3 day Presch, Ex Care No School)

Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences-

No School for Elementary, Mini Cru, Presch

MS and HS – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal 14-18 Spring Break 21 School Resumes 31 Preschool-12th Open House APRIL 1 No School - Teacher In-Service 15 Good Friday – No School 18 Easter Monday – No School 29 No School - Teacher In-Service

MAY 16-20 Senior Final Exams 24-27 High School Final Exams – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal (9th-11th Grade) th 26 8 Grade Promotion 27 Last Day of School – 11:00 a.m. Dismissal Senior Graduation – 7:00 p.m.

BLACKBAUD STUDENT/PARENT PORTAL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS To access schedules, review school communications, view upcoming assignments, and check posted grades, use the new BlackBaud Student Portal or BlackBaud Parent Portal at https://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. All enrolled students and their guardians will log in with the email address on file. To login for the first time: 1. Click 'First time logging in' 2. Enter your email address (the one on file and used for school communications) 3. Check the options for 'Username' and 'Password' separately 4. Click 'Send' Afterward, you will receive two email messages: One to tell you your username, and one with a password reset link. Please click this link to access the site and finalize your password.

If you have any difficulty logging in, please contact the office at 602-978-5134. 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.

CRUSADER CAFE - ENTREE OFFERINGS

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 Chef Salad

Wednesday – Federico’s Cheese Quesadilla Bean & Cheese Burrito Chicken & Bean Burrito Chicken Taco Salad

Thursday – Barro's Pizza Small Slice of Pepperoni Pizza Large Slice of Pepperoni Pizza Italian Salad

Friday Corn Dog Cheeseburger Chicken Pot Pie Caesar Salad

These items are subject to change. A complete menu will be available on registration day.

CRUSADER CAFE - MY SCHOOLBUCKS Cashless Payment In order to serve lunches and snacks in the safest way possible for students and staff alike within the Crusader Cafe, we utilize a cashless payment option for all students and staff. MySchoolBucks.com will be used exclusively as the payment method. With apologies for the inconvenience, cash will not be accepted. 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 $120.00 per student. There is a $2.49 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 $2.49 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. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Shulda 602-978-5134 ex. 517 or dshulda@ncsaz.org

NCS ANNUAL STUDENT TRIP OPPORTUNITIES ELEMENTARY 3rd Grade, San Diego Floating Lab Trip, March 2022 Description: The annual third grade excursion to San Diego has become a family favorite each Spring Break. Centered around time aboard a half-day harbor excursion the Floating Lab allows students to see the wonders of God’s marine creations up close. The trip affords families discounted opportunities to visit a creation museum, Scripps Aquarium, and the San Diego Zoo. Costs are varied based upon the activities and events each family chooses. Additional information will become available to families in September. 5th Grade Camp, March 2022 Description: Travelling to a sleep-away camp in northern Arizona, the fifth graders will enjoy a time of fellowship and learning that is centered around a distinctively Christian science-based curriculum. Students will spend two nights at the camp. Though the final prices will be determined after some fundraising this fall, historically, the camp has been in the neighborhood of $150 per student.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8th Grade, Kids Kingdom Orphanage in Imuris, Mexico Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Description: This is a service opportunity for students to experience a culture that is different from ours. The goal of the trip is to help give NCS students a new perspective of service in hopes of fostering a love for serving the poor. With additional info to follow from 8th grade Bible, the cost of the trip varies but students will be involved in raising their support. Additional information regarding the orphanage can be found at: www.facebook.com/imuriskidskingdom 8th grade, Catalina Island, April 2022 Description: In a program run by the Christian faculty of the Long Beach Marine Institute, and using the facilities of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Campus by the Sea at Gallagher Cove on Catalina Island, the 8th graders will enjoy a time meant to be their culminating middle school experience. The trip allows students to experience a creation-friendly marine science curriculum while allowing them plenty of chances for fun and Fellowship. Students will kayak, hike, star gaze, and snorkel. Prices and dates for 2018 have yet to be released by the camp but, historically, the cost of the trip has been in the neighborhood of $400.

HIGH SCHOOL 9th through 12th Grades, Kids Kingdom Orphanage in Imuris, Mexico, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Description: This is a service opportunity for students to experience a culture that is different from ours. The goal of the trip is to help give NCS students a new perspective of service in hopes of fostering a love for serving the poor. With additional info to follow, the cost of the trip varies but students will be involved in raising their support. Additional information regarding the orphanage can be found at: www.facebook.com/imuriskidskingdom 9th through 12th Grades, Choir and Band Trip to Hawaii Spring 2022 Description: The every-other-year HS choir and band trip is an incredible opportunity for high school students to experience major cities around the world. This year’s Hawaii trip will include visits to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, the Dole Plantation and more. And, of course, a trip to Oahu wouldn’t be complete without taking in Hawaiian culture and a luau. Musical instruction and performances speckle the itinerary promoting skill development and a greater appreciation of the arts. For more information, please email Melissa McGuire at MMcGuire@NCSaz.org. Don’t miss out on this one in a lifetime experience!

CARPOOL INFORMATION Northwest Christian School is delighted that our families have benefitted from the community carpool program. Click on this link to register: Carpool Sign-up Link A link to the list of carpool participants will be emailed to all registrants by August 16th. Please contact Michelle Reddy, Director of Admissions, if you have any questions regarding carpools at NCS. MReddy@NCSaz.org

WAY TO SUPPORT NCS We are grateful for these partnerships!

ALL SCHOOL BEFORE AND AFTER CARE Early Ed Extended Care is available at the Early Ed facility before school from 7:30 to 8:30 and after school from 3:00 to 5:30. This is a licensed program and requires the student to be registered before attending. There is a cost for Extended Care. Please contact the Early Education office for information. Elementary Before School - The Elementary Library is open from 7:30 until school begins each day. This space allows students to study and take AR tests before school. The Elementary Playground is supervised for students from 7:30 to 8:00 each day. Parents may drop off students as early as 7:30 AM for the school day begins at 8:00. After School - There are four options for students at the end of the school day. In the elementary program students are not allowed to wander the campus without a parent, secondary sibling or identified adult. Students that are alone are walked to the elementary office and parents are contacted. ● Students are to be picked up from their Classrooms by a parent, secondary sibling or identified adult no later than 3:15 each day. ● Students are walked by an aide to a scheduled ASAP program on its scheduled day. Parents are expected to pick their children up at the end of the ASAP program. Students who are not picked up are walked to the elementary office and parents are contacted. ● Students are walked to Extended Care by an aide. Extended Care is a licensed program. Parents are required to register their child for Extended Care before the child can attend the program. Extended Care is available from 3:00 to 5:30 and there is a cost for the program. Please contact the Early Education office for more information as that office administers the After School Extended Care program for K – 5 students. ● Students may utilize the Elementary Library from 3:00 to 4:00 each day. Elementary students must be accompanied by a parent, secondary sibling or identified adult while in the library after school. This time is dedicated for AR testing, tutoring, studying and research. The Elementary Library closes at 4:00 daily. Secondary 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. Early Release: NCS works to provide space and care for our students before and after school during the typical school day. On Early Release Days space and care is provided in the morning as mentioned above. After school on an early release day, Extended Care may be provided for the Early Education program only, there is a cost for Extended Care. The ASAP program, Library and Teen Space are not available after school on Early Release Days.

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

03 Sep - @ Lee Williams HS 10 Sep - @ Buckeye Union HS 17 Sep - @ Valley Christian HS 24 Sep - home vs American Leadership QC *HOME OPENER* 01 Oct - home vs Yuma Catholic *hOMECOMING* 08 Oct - home vs Poston Butte 15 Oct - @ Gila Ridge HS 22 Oct - @ Peoria HS 29 Oct - home vs Cactus HS *TACO TAILGATE* 12 Nov - home vs Greenway HS *SENIOR NIGHT* 7:00PM KICK-OFF FOR ALL GAMES

PARENT UNIVERSITY What is Parent University? It is an opportunity for parents to connect with other parents and staff as we partner together to point kids to Jesus Christ! This year NCS will provide two opportunities to come together and cover topics that impact our students and their families. Topics for Parent University will include information that is relevant and meaningful to all; we hope you will make time in your busy schedule to join us. Parent University Dates Parent University will begin the 2021-22 school year on Thursday, August 26 from 8am-9am. Early Education and Elementary school parents will have the opportunity to learn about helping their child to develop a heart for Christ; Secondary parents will engage in the topic of helping their student own their faith in Christ. Then, Thursday January 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parent University will return to explore the theme of Technology Safety. Sessions like Tech Boundaries and the Young Child, Tech Safety Precautions in Elementary Students and Internet/Social Media Safety will be discussed. Partner With Us We sincerely pray you will partner with us in encouraging families to attend Parent University as we aim to educate parents, staff and others in our community while being proactive with the trials and temptations all students face at various stages in their maturation. Blessings for a Safe and Restful Summer, Chris Gardiner, Spiritual Formation Coordinator

Join Us! The following events are an opportunity for both our new and existing families to connect and get "stitched" into the NCS family and meet others with children of the same age. Both parents and children are welcome to attend events and are responsible to arrange supervision as needed.

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Wednesday, June 23, EE 3-5 year olds, Water Bouncies, 4:30pm  Water Bouncie Houses on the Lawn for Early Ed (ages 3-5 years). We will have will lots of water and plenty of fun so please dress accordingly. We will provide snow cones.*When signing up, please only sign up for the # of students*. Thursday, July 15, Early Ed to 5th grade, Peter Piper Pizza, 10:00am  Pizza and tokens will be available for purchase.*When signing up, please only sign up for the # of students*.Peter Piper Pizza on 75th Ave and Bell Road. Tuesday, August 3, School-Wide Elevate Coffee Hangout, 6:30pm  NCS students and parents, join us for an evening of fellowship up at Elevate Coffee Shop (2530 W Happy Valley Rd). This will be a casual evening and a great night to catch up with new and current families!

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Wednesday, June 23, Elementary, Water Bouncies, 6:30pm  Water Bouncie Houses on the Lawn for Elementary. We will have will lots of water and plenty of fun so please dress accordingly. We will provide snow cones.*When signing up, please only sign up for the # of students*. Thursday, July 15, Early Ed to 5th grad, Peter Piper Pizza, 10:00am  Pizza and tokens will be available for purchase.*When signing up, please only sign up for the # of students*. Peter Piper Pizza on 75th Ave and Bell Road . Tuesday, August 3, School-Wide Elevate Coffee Hangout, 6:30pm  NCS students and parents, join us for an evening of fellowship up at Elevate Coffee Shop (2530 W Happy Valley Rd). This will be a casual evening and a great night to catch up with new and current families!

Details and RSVP here!

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Friday, June 18, 6-12th Grade, Adventure Cru Rock Climbing, 8:30am  Up to twenty middle and high school students will travel with the Adventure Cru as they head out to the Phoenix Rock Gym, Tempe, AZ. Meet at NCS by the Ramadas, 8:30am.The gym experience is free but bring money for lunch...and save room for free ice cream afterwards! Wednesday, June 30, 6-12th Grade, St. Mary's Food Bank, 10:00am  Serve at St. Mary's Serve at St. Mary's Food Bank. Location, cost and time to be determined.*Lunch will be provided! Thursday, July 8, 6-12th Grade, Adventure Cru Wild Burro Hike/Swim, 8:30am  Ten students will enjoy the opportunity to hike Lake Pleasant's Wild Burro trail from the trailhead down to the water's edge where we will enjoy time swimming. We'll end our time together enjoying a free lunch at the floating restaurant on Scorpion Bay. Thursday, July 22, 6-8th Grade Chess Club, Chess-a-palooza, 11:00am  An afternoon of fun and intense chess competitions. We'll be playing multiple forms of chess--a half-dozen varieties. Four player chess, tricky chess, 3-D chess, Star Trek TriDimensional Chess, and more! Free pizza provided. Tons of prizes! Thursday, July 22, 6-12th Grade, Adventure Cru: H2WHOA Water Slide, 7:30pm  An Adventure Cru favorite! The nation's largest floating water slide is at Lake Pleasant and 15 6-12th grade students will enjoy an amazing time! *Cost is $23 / student, please bring cash. Wednesday, July 28, Middle School Exploding Kitten Tourney, 10:00am  Mr. Burson and Mr. G host an epic tournament that can include up to twelve students who will be playing round-robin style for big prizes! Prizes include the games "Bears vs. Babies", "Throw Throw Burrito", and a bunch of other games with rude names. Wednesday, July 28, 6-12th Grade, Crusader eSports eXtravaganza, 12:30pm  6-12th: Crusader eSports eXtravaganzaSuper Smash Bros, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Rocket League Tuesday, August 3, School-Wide Elevate Coffee Hangout, 6:30pm  NCS students and parents, join us for an evening of fellowship up at Elevate Coffee Shop (2530 W Happy Valley Rd). This will be a casual evening and a great night to catch up with new and current families!

Details and RSVP here!

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Friday, June 18, 6-12th Grade, Adventure Cru Rock Climbing, 8:30am  Up to twenty middle and high school students will travel with the Adventure Cru as they head out to the Phoenix Rock Gym, Tempe, AZ. Meet at NCS by the Ramadas, 8:30am.The gym experience is free but bring money for lunch...and save room for free ice cream afterwards! Wednesday, June 30, 6-12th Grade, St. Mary's Food Bank, 10:00am  Serve at St. Mary's Serve at St. Mary's Food Bank. Location, cost and time to be determined.*Lunch will be provided! Thursday, July 8, 6-12th Grade, Adventure Cru Wild Burro Hike/Swim, 8:30am  Ten students will enjoy the opportunity to hike Lake Pleasant's Wild Burro trail from the trailhead down to the water's edge where we will enjoy time swimming. We'll end our time together enjoying a free lunch at the floating restaurant on Scorpion Bay. Thursday, July 22, 6-12th Grade, Adventure Cru: H2WHOA Water Slide, 7:30pm  An Adventure Cru favorite! The nation's largest floating water slide is at Lake Pleasant and 15 6-12th grade students will enjoy an amazing time! *Cost is $23 / student, please bring cash. Wednesday, July 28, Middle School Exploding Kitten Tourney, 10:00am  Mr. Burson and Mr. G host an epic tournament that can include up to twelve students who will be playing round-robin style for big prizes! Prizes include the games "Bears vs. Babies", "Throw Throw Burrito", and a bunch of other games with rude names. Wednesday, July 28, 6-12th Grade, Crusader eSports eXtravaganza, 12:30pm  6-12th: Crusader eSports eXtravaganzaSuper Smash Bros, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Rocket League Wednesday, July 28, New High School Boys: Fishing & Boating, 7:00pm  ALL NEW to NCS, HS BOYS Summer Stitching Event at The Reddy's. Fishing Derby and pizza party/sunset boat cruise and kayaks! Bring a fishing pole and tackle if you have it. Prizes for the largest and smallest fish and the most fish caught. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Dessert will be provided. Questions contact MReddy@ncsaz.org Wednesday, July 28, New High School Girls: Dinner, 5:30pm  NEW HS GIRLS Summer Stitching Event at Sauce, current students are welcome to meet the new students too. Please bring $ for dinner. Questions contact MKipp@ncsaz.org Tuesday, August 3, School-Wide Elevate Coffee Hangout, 6:30pm  NCS students and parents, join us for an evening of fellowship up at Elevate Coffee Shop (2530 W Happy Valley Rd). This will be a casual evening and a great night to catch up with new and current families!

Details and RSVP here!

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN, RIGHTNOW MEDIA IS YOUR VIRTUAL, VIDEO YEARBOOK, ALL FREE OF CHARGE! Imagine reliving key, memorable moments from the unforgettable 2020/2021 school year--all free of charge and via your phone, smart television, desktop computer, or tablet. RightNow Media is the Netflix of Bible studies and familyfriendly movies and children's programming. It's also the home to a huge amount of video-based Northwest Christian content from the 2020/2021 school year. On Northwest Christian School's RightNow Media page, available at this link, you can enjoy chapels, concerts, senior graduation, eighth grade promotion, Crusader's Got Talent, missions trips, and so much more. And, we are excited to announce the NCS RightNow Media page is providing access to the NXNW 2021 student film--"Do-Gooders". Registration takes a few moments, is completely free, and will provide a summer of opportunity to relive your favorite moments from the last school year.

HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO OUR PODCAST? KINGDOM CULTURE CONVERSATIONS

Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative from Northwest Christian School

Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, AZ brings to you its first-ever podcast: "Kingdom Culture Conversations" as part of Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative launched by the school. Northwest Christian uses God's word to address the issues that are confounding the culture in which our students are living: gender, race, the sanctity of life, sexuality, and more. Within each episode, recognized experts on these issues discuss the ramifications of holding to a Christian worldview during a time of cultural upheaval and work to equip students to understand how to understand and address the issues.

2021 /2022

Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsor Type

Jr. Crusader $600

Crusader $800

Corporate $1,200

1/4 Ad Fall Sports Program OR 1/4 Ad Spring Playbill1 Athletic Family Pass for home games2 Spotlight Advertisement [12 months] 2 NCS Polos Outdoor Banner 4x5] Indoor Logo Signage Table at 3 NCS Events3

Ad Fall Sports Program due by 8/1 1/4 Ad Spring Playbill due by 3/1

Immediate Family Only

Partners are responsible for scheduling

First Name _________________________________________________ Last Name _____________________________ Business Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________________________ State ________ Zip ___ Phone Number ____________________________________________ Email __________________________________ Website __________________________________________________________________________________________ Athletics

Fine Arts

Missions Learning

Do you currently have a student enrolled at NCS? [Not a requirement of Sponsorship]:

Yes

Choose Your Package: (Packages and bundles can be combined) Jr. Crusader Package $600 Purple Bundle $8,000

Crusader Package $800 Black Bundle $5,000

Corporate Package $1,200

White Bundle $2,000

Amount Enclosed for Sponsorship Registration: $_________________ Signature: ___________________________ Cash Check [Please make checks payable to NCS] Need more information? Contact Amber Perona at aperona@ncsaz.org

*All sponsorship packages are good for 12 calendar months **Faithful supporters will receive an annual renewal discount

16401 North 43rd Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85053 • (602) 978-5134 • Fax (602) 978-5804 www.NCSAZ.org

2021 /2022

SPONSORSHIP BUNDLES

PURPLE $8,000

BLACK $5,000

• 2 TITLE SPONSORS • 3 EVENT SPONSORS

• 1 TITLE SPONSOR • 2 EVENT SPONSORS

FALL

Elementary Monday Folders (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … SOLD Football Magnet (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … SOLD Big Boys on Campus (limit 3 Event Sponsors)...SOLD

Homecoming (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $10,000 Homecoming Alumni Tent (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $4,750 Taco Tailgate Fundraiser (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $2,000

WHITE $2,000

• 3 EVENT SPONSORS

SPRING

Spring Musical (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $1,000 Spring Musical (event sponsor) … $500 Staff Appreciation Week ... Various $250 and $500 opportunites available

WINTER

Hoopcoming (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $900 Jog-a-thon … (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $3,000 Fundraising Dinner and Auction …

$3,000

Fundraising Dinner and Auction NXNW Film Festival (limit 1 Title Sponsor) ... $1,000 NXNW Film Festival (limit 3 Event Sponsors) … $250

AUCTION DONATIONS

SUMMER

Stitching Events … (limit 3 Title Sponsor) … $500

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP

FALL SPORTS PROGRAM

Organizations that donate a product or service to our annual fundraising dinner and auction are recognized in the program. The item is represented in front of attendees plus more on our mobile bidding site.

SPRING PLAYBILL

Advertise in the playbill for the Northwest Christian High School spring musical production. The production will feature four performances with a 486 seat theatre capacity per performance. Full, half, and quarter page ads are available at the following cost: $100 Full-page Ad $75 Half-page Ad $50 Quarter-page Ad

Advertise in the NC Fall Sports Program. The program features all our fall sports: football, cheer, cross country, volleyball, and band. Full, half, and quarter page ads are available at the following cost: $700 Back Cover $500 Inside Cover $300 Inside Back Cover $225 Full-page Ad $125 Half-page Ad $75 Quarter-page Ad

Sponsor Banners The cost of the banners and logo signage are included in the sponsorship packages. NCS will create and print them. We will need a high resolution logo and any other information you would like on the banner.

Your Logo Here Your Logo Here Indoor Logo Signage

Outdoor Banner: 4 x 5

16401 North 43rd Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85053 • (602) 978-5134 • Fax (602) 978-5804 • www.NCSAZ.org

EVENT SPONSORSHIP BUNDLES

PURPLE $8,000 2 TITLE SPONSORS

BLACK $5,000 1 TITLE SPONSOR

3 EVENT SPONSORS FALL

WHITE $2,000 3 EVENT SPONSORS

2 EVENT SPONSORS

Elementary Monday Folders (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … SOLD Customized with your logo, two pocket folders that our Elementary students will use as their Monday folders all year. Football Magnet (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … SOLD A magnet with the NCS fall football schedule customized with your logo which will be mailed to all current families in our “What’s Next Mailer” the middle of June Big Boys on Campus (limit 3 Event Sponsors) …SOLD

Sponsorship banner hung each full week of the event Homecoming (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $10,000

Homecoming Alumni Tent (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $4,750

Sponsorship banner hung at Alumni Tent Taco Tailgate Fundraiser (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $2,000

WINTER

Hoopcoming (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $900

Logo printed on t-shirts given to all basketball players and opposing team

Sponsorship banner hung at the event Jog-a-thon … (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $3,000 $1,000

Billing as “Platinum Sponsor” on screen slideshow Full-page color acknowledgement in dinner program Logo on event auction mobile page and event website with link to company website Logo on post event highlight video Premier seating for 10 Special recognition from podium during event Sponsor “thank you” gift provided at the event

16401 North 43rd Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85053 • (602) 978-5134 • Fax (602) 978-5804 www.NCSAZ.org

Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Billing as “Gold Sponsor” on screen slideshow Half-page color acknowledgement in dinner program Logo on event auction mobile page and event website with link to company website Logo on post event highlight video Preferred seating for 10 Sponsor “thank you” gift provided at the event Silver Sponsor - $1,250 Acknowledgment as “Silver Table Sponsor” in dinner program Reserved seating for 10 Sponsor “thank you” gift provided at the event. Bronze Sponsor - $500 Acknowledgment as “Bronze Sponsor” in dinner program and on screen slideshow SPRING

Spring Musical (limit 1 Title Sponsor) … $1,000

Spring Musical (event sponsor) … $500

SUMMER

… (limit 3 Title Sponsor) … $500

AUCTION DONATIONS SPRING PLAYBILL 486 seat theatre capacity per performance. Full, half, and quarter page ads are available at the following cost: $100 Full-page Ad $75 Half-page Ad $50 Quarter-page Ad FALL SPORTS PROGRAM quarter page ads are available at the following cost: $700 Back Cover $500 Inside Cover $300 Inside Back Cover

$225 Full-page Ad $125 Half-page Ad $75 Quarter-page Ad

16401 North 43rd Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85053 • (602) 978-5134 • Fax (602) 978-5804 www.NCSAZ.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Northwest Christian School NCS Annual Events

Fall: Athletic Games Clock at games Money Gate Concessions Copy Room Parent Homecoming Carnival Set up and tear down Running booths Speech Meet Main Office MS Amazing Race MS Special Olympics JB Sutton Thanksgiving JB Sutton Christmas Drive

AUGUST 26 Volunteer Parent and Homeroom Meeting

Spring: Athletic Games Clock at games Money Gate Concessions Copy Room Parent Jog-a-thon Event Spring Musical Staff and Faculty Appreciation Week MS Impact Day Main Office Fundraising Dinner and Auction

AND MORE! Sign Up to Volunteer here! Amber Perona Marketing Coordinator Aperona@ncsaz.org 602-978-5134

STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Student Educational Services Student Educational Services provides services to the students at NCS in a variety of capacities. It is our desire to provide a Christian education to students and to serve those students whose needs can be met within the classrooms on campus. While we fully recognize that we cannot meet every child’s needs, we do seek to provide services to those children who can function in a traditional classroom with some support. The scope of SES has grown to meet the needs of students at every age and stage. Most of the time SES vendors work with families through direct pay from the family to the vendor. A few of the vendors work with us to provide consultative services for those times when a teacher needs more information as to how to help a child in class. Each vendor is professionally and educationally qualified to provide the services described. The vendors are able to work within our Statement of Faith, are fingerprinted and certified. The following provides a description of service provided through Student Educational Services. Outside Services Southwest Human Development: NCS partners with SWHD to provide support for teachers in the early education program, Preschool and Mini Crusaders. SWHD provides a coach that works with the classroom teacher. Teachers are provided suggestions to increase student engagement and success in the early education classroom. No students are worked with directly, the teacher is provided the support to better understand student needs. Parents are provided support through the education provided the teacher. AzEIP: NCS works with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP). This statewide interagency system of supports and services helps us with children through age 3 with identified developmental delays or disabilities and their families. AzEIP partners with community providers like NCS to support families. Quality First: NCS is a Quality First school, partnering with First Things First to provide quality educational experiences for the early childhood program. QF provides coaches that work with teachers. This program has enhanced the educational experience at NCS while we maintain our Christian distinctive. QF provides direction for families with children that may need support in the early educational and formative years. SES Facilitators on the NCS Campus Professional Tutors: NCS has worked with several tutors to provide academic support for children in the K -12 program. Our tutors ascribe to our Statement of Faith and provide background checks or fingerprint clearance cards as they work on campus. A few of the programs like The Barton Reading Program and other programs help to support student achievement. Tutors works on a “pull out’ basis with students, providing academic support for those needing individual assistance on an occasional basis as well as reading instruction through the Barton program. Student Tutors: Our high school students involved with the National Honor Society often agree to provide tutoring services for our elementary students at a very reasonable rate. Please check with the elementary principal for a list of student tutors if you might be interested in services for your child. DIBELS and PELI: NCS provides screening through DIBELS and PELI testing for students as we continue to provide excellence in reading education at NCS. These screening provide information for teachers on growth in reading processes. Contact Don Moenich for more information. dmoenich@ncsaz.org.

STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Continued) Barton Tutoring: Barton Tutoring provides reading tutoring through the Barton Reading program. This systematic and phonological approach to reading has a verifiable positive impact on students struggling to read in the first years of school. Parents may use the materials for their own child on campus, they can trade services with other parents for tutoring or parents can utilize a paid tutor. The program must be used on campus as it is a site licensed program and training in the program is available. Students will be pre and post tested at each level of Barton Tutoring prior to moving on to the next level. Contact Hillary Allion for more information: hallion@ncsaz.org. Outside Assessment Services School Districts: Washington Elementary School District: WESD, and Glendale Union High School District: GUHSD: Northwest Christian School works directly with the districts surrounding it to provide academic testing as well as information on academic support from the Gifted Program to students with learning disabilities. Each district provides TAP meetings, follow-up testing when appropriate and consequent information on student needs. The relationships with the districts are positive. Districts only provide testing when parents request the information, NCS does not initiate these conversations. For more information talk with the elementary principal for the elementary program with WESD, the middle school principal for the middle school program with WESD and the high school guidance counselor for the high school program with GUHSD. Contact Dawna Underwood for more information. dunderwood@ncsaz.org. MelMed/Phoenix Children’s Hospital: There are times that parents prefer to use direct pay or insurance to cover the cost of academic testing as the school and family work together to determine the scope of a child’s needs in school. NCS works with MelMed and Phoenix Children’s Hospital to facilitate academic testing by parent request. See Dawna Underwood for contact information. Occupational Therapy: School based: NCS partners with Cornerstone Pediatric in both consultative services as well as school based services for children with identified needs. For questions about the process for involvement with school based OT at NCS please contact one of the principals. Contact Cornerstone Pediatic for more information. kirsty.chris.stclair@gmail.com Speech and Language: Building Blocks, Inc. to provide speech and hearing assessments at NCS followed up with services on campus for those students with identified needs. The program is direct pay as the speech therapist works with students in the SES classroom during the school day. For questions about the process for involvement with speech, language and hearing with school based services at NCS please contact the elementary principal or assistant preschool director. Contact Building Blocks for more information. buildingblocksspeech@gmail.com Counseling: NCS works with Agape Counseling Services. There are opportunities for basic consultative services as well as referrals vetted by the NCS staff. For information about these services please stop by the office for the flyer to see who to contact. Contact Darcy Bracamonte for more information. darcy@agapecounselingservicesaz.com Vision Therapy: NCS works with Accent Eye Care to direct students with identified needs for vision therapy. This program provides screening and services for students who struggle with vision and tracking. Contact Accent Eye Care for more information. Dr. Aleta Gong 602-547-3255.

FROM THE DESK OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECH COORDINATOR, ALLISON VAN LIEW Happy summer, everyone! My name is Allison Van Liew and I will be serving this year as Instructional Technology Coordinator. This is my ninth year at Northwest Christian School, during which I have been and will continue teaching a few high school physics classes. As an alumnus of NCS, I am so proud of the steadfast ministry and continual growth of its teachers and leaders. Last year we saw the initiation of NCS Plus as a means to sustain instruction during the numerous absences necessitated by Covid. This year, we look forward to NCS Plus becoming a tool to embellish our instructional strategies. The primary goal for this upcoming year will be to develop sustainable practices which provide increased access to course materials and resources. For teachers, this may mean fewer paper copies to distribute and more efficient use of time by reducing redundancies caused by providing similar videos or websites each year and sending multiple communications with similar content. For students and families, this may mean having more immediate access to supporting materials and assignments during an absence or for additional study at home. When extra technology support is needed, students and teachers may submit help tickets to a single portal that may be accessed from the Help icon within NCS Plus or on secondary iPads. These tickets can be addressed by the technology team and myself, the Instructional Technology Coordinator. One reason that NCS has chosen to continue using Canvas by Instructure as our learning management system (LMS) is because it is a principal LMS used nationwide at the collegiate level due to its versatile features. My desire is to synthesize feedback from teachers, students, and parents to create a successful experience for all users, while moving our students toward proficient LMS use that complements our robust ground classes. Students can access NCS Plus using their @ncsazstudents.org account at ncsaz.instructure.com. Parents and guardians, referred to as Observers, can view NCS Plus at ncsaz.instructure.com/login/canvas. If you need assistance linking a student to an Observer account, please contact me at avanliew@ncsaz.org. I am truly looking forward to supporting our faculty and students as Northwest Christian School continues to seek effective strategies for engaging students as they learn and grow. Have a great summer! Allison Van Liew Instructional Technology Coordinator

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BIG BOYS ON CAMPUS Annual BBOC Kick-off breakfast 7:00 a.m. - Friday, September 3rd

on the Crusader football field 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: 10/1, 11/12. 12/10, 2/4, 3/11, and 4/28

Proudly sponsored by our friends at Arizona Christian University

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FROM THE EARLY EDUCATION OFFICE Hi NCS Early Ed Families! Welcome to the Early Ed world 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. May our lessons learned last year serve us well this year as we enjoy a strong Christian education. Emergency Forms This year, you will get a notification in Blackbaud to complete a Health Emergency Form for each one of your students online. Please keep in mind, this must be completed prior to the first day of school. Your student is not permitted to start the school year without an updated Health Emergency Form on file. The Early Ed program also requires a state "blue card" for each child in the program. Please make sure these are on file prior to the first day of school. 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. Extended Care Extended care is available for all students aged 15 months through Kindergarten from 7:30 AM to start of class and at the end of the school day until 5:30 PM for students 15 months through 5th grade. There is no student supervision prior to 7:30 AM. If you will need extended care for your children, please contact Pam Tarbutton in 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, preschool through 5th grade must be picked up from the classroom, an ASAP class, taken to extended care or in an adult/secondary student's care at the end of the school day. Meet the Students: August 4 t h through 6th 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 At this time, you may pick up the Early Education Handbook, information for ASAP (After School Advantage Program), or other school related activities that might interest you. The teacher will provide a complete supply list, parent volunteer form, and the updated school calendar. Families will be able to access online information via NCS Plus and Canvas during the school year through our school student information system. Our staff will facilitate parents in understanding how to access this electronic reporting forum during this time.

(CONTINUED) Important Dates in August DATE

EVENT

TIME

PLACE

August 4th through 6th

Meet the Students time for all Early Ed students

Time TBD by teacher: Check letter to be received mid-summer

Classrooms

August 9th or 10th

First day of school

8:30 a.m.

Classrooms

August 16th

Early Ed Back to School Night

5:00 Classroom Meetings 5:30 Classroom Meetings

Most classes will have two sessions in your child’s classroom. Check with your child’s teacher to see if there is only one meeting.

Serving Together in Christian Education, Dawna Underwood, Elementary Principal Northwest Christian School

Northwest Christian School Early Education Tuition/Fee Schedule 20 21 -2022 Mini Crusaders Fees

Monthly Tuition Payment

Mini Crusaders Fees: New Student Application fee - (non-refundable) - $50 Registration fee for all attending options - due upon acceptance - (non-refundable) - $50 Mini Crusaders Half Day option (8:00 - 12:00 p.m.) Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings Monday through Friday mornings

Walkers & 2’s $281 $481

Ten months, August - May Ten months, August - May

Mini Crusaders Full Day option (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Monday/Wednesday/Friday Monday through Friday

Walkers & 2’s $527 $901

Ten months, August - May Ten months, August – May

Before Care Hours 7:30-8. After Care Hours 3:30-5:30 All hours used beyond 8-12 or 8-3:30, MWF or M-F, charged at an hourly rate of $7.25/hr for Walkers and 2’s.

Preschool Fees

Annual

Monthly Tuition Payment

If paid in full by 8/9 Half Day (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.) – 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K Tuesday/Thursday mornings Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings Monday through Friday mornings

$2,849 $3,993 $5,687

$2,764 $3,873 $5,516

$259 -Eleven months, August - June $363 -Eleven months, August - June $517 -Eleven months, August – June

(5 day class available for 4 year olds only; 2/3 day configuration available for 3 year olds)

Full Day (8:30-3:00p.m.) - 4’s & Pre-K Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday/Friday* Monday through Friday* Extended Care Fees for 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and/or dismissal through 5:30 p.m.

$4,513 $6,487 $8,504

$4,653 $6,688 $8,767

Pre-Scheduled: $5.50/hr.

$423 -Eleven months, August - June $608 -Eleven months, August - June $797 -Eleven months, August - June Drop-in: $6.00/hr.

* Classes are offered subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirements.

Preschool Registration Fees

Family Discounts

New Student non-refundable application fee

$50

Registration Fee

$100

1st Child 2nd Child 3rd Child

( Preschool Only)

Regular Price 15% on the lower priced student 30% on the lowest priced student

(Early Education is not included in the K-12 discount.)

Registration Refund Policy $50 of the $100 registration fee is refundable before 3/30. After 3/30, the entire registration fee is non-refundable . A 100% refund of application and registration fees will be issued should a class fail to meet minimum enrollment requirements.

Tuition Payment Policy The Early Education program runs from August-May (10 months); however, the tuition for Early Education students is divided into eleven monthly payments. The first payment is due on 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 $25 late charge. If account becomes more than 60 days past due, student may not be allowed to attend class until account is current. There is a $20 charge on all checks returned by the bank. If annual tuition is paid in full by the first day of school, the family will receive a three percent discount. Revised 1/7/21

EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM 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 the preschool, three year olds, 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. This program is also a licensed program and meets all state requirements. Extended care is available from 7:30 AM until the start of school for the K and younger aged child and from the end of the school day until 5:30 PM for the preschool to 5th grade aged child. While this program is available to all students, requests for Extended Care must be reserved so that the appropriate adult to student ratio is maintained. If a parent is signing their child up for Extended Care on a regular basis, the parent will be charged $5.50 an hour for scheduled hours; if a child is absent, the fee remains the same. With space availability, extended care may be used on a “drop in” or occasional basis at $6.00 an hour. All requests for occasional care must be pre-approved on a daily basis through the preschool office; this ensures that state mandated room ratios are maintained. There is a minimum daily charge of one hour whether the student is scheduled for a regular schedule or drop-in basis. Each child in Extended Care must be signed out on the teacher’s clipboard. The computer system in the preschool office will automatically calculate your balances based on your sign-in/out times. However, per state regulation, each parent must still physically sign in and out on the daily log sheets with a first initial and full last name. These are state requirements; with no sign out time, all students will be automatically clocked out at 5:30 p.m. 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. If you have further questions about Extended Care please contact Pam Tarbutton in the preschool office. She can provide the application, blue card and answer any questions you may have about Extended Care. Dawna Underwood 602-978-5134 dunderwood@ncsaz.org Pam Tarbutton 602-978-5134 ptarbutton@ncsaz.org

(CONTINUED) Barton Tutoring: Barton Tutoring provides reading tutoring through the Barton Reading program. This systematic and phonological approach to reading has a verifiable positive impact on students struggling to read in the first years of school. Parents may use the materials for their own child on campus, they can trade services with other parents for tutoring or parents can utilize a paid tutor. The program must be used on campus as it is a site licensed program and training in the program is available. Students will be pre and post tested at each level of Barton Tutoring prior to moving on to the next level. Contact Hillary Allion for more information: hallion@ncsaz.org. Outside Assessment Services School Districts: Washington Elementary School District: WESD, and Glendale Union High School District: GUHSD: Northwest Christian School works directly with the districts surrounding it to provide academic testing as well as information on academic support from the Gifted Program to students with learning disabilities. Each district provides TAP meetings, follow-up testing when appropriate and consequent information on student needs. The relationships with the districts are positive. Districts only provide testing when parents request the information, NCS does not initiate these conversations. For more information talk with the elementary principal for the elementary program with WESD, the middle school principal for the middle school program with WESD and the high school guidance counselor for the high school program with GUHSD. Contact Dawna Underwood for more information. dunderwood@ncsaz.org. MelMed/Phoenix Children’s Hospital: There are times that parents prefer to use direct pay or insurance to cover the cost of academic testing as the school and family work together to determine the scope of a child’s needs in school. NCS works with MelMed and Phoenix Children’s Hospital to facilitate academic testing by parent request. See Dawna Underwood for contact information. Occupational Therapy: School based: NCS partners with Cornerstone Pediatric in both consultative services as well as school based services for children with identified needs. For questions about the process for involvement with school based OT at NCS please contact one of the principals. Contact Cornerstone Pediatic for more information. kirsty.chris.stclair@gmail.com Speech and Language: Building Blocks, Inc. to provide speech and hearing assessments at NCS followed up with services on campus for those students with identified needs. The program is direct pay as the speech therapist works with students in the SES classroom during the school day. For questions about the process for involvement with speech, language and hearing with school based services at NCS please contact the elementary principal or assistant preschool director. Contact Building Blocks for more information. buildingblocksspeech@gmail.com Counseling: NCS works with Agape Counseling Services. There are opportunities for basic consultative services as well as referrals vetted by the NCS staff. For information about these services please stop by the office for the flyer to see who to contact. Contact Darcy Bracamonte for more information. darcy@agapecounselingservicesaz.com Vision Therapy: NCS works with Accent Eye Care to direct students with identified needs for vision therapy. This program provides screening and services for students who struggle with vision and tracking. Contact Accent Eye Care for more information. Dr. Aleta Gong 602-547-3255.

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FROM THE DESK OF ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, DAWNA UNDERWOOD Hi NCS Elementary Families! As we begin this 2021 2022 school year, we are coming together after a year of “bonding” during the last year. The dictionary defines bonding as, “joining or being joined securely to something else, especially by means of heat, or pressure.” In so many ways this definition describes the previous school year. We found ways to teach our kids, live and in person, and we managed to keep our joy even in the midst of the pressures of this last school year. 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. May our lessons learned last year serve us well this year as we enjoy a strong Christian education. Emergency Forms This year, you will be notified through Blackbaud, our new online Student Information System, to complete a new Health Emergency Form for each one of your students. This will only be available online. Please keep in mind, this must be completed prior to the first day of school. Your student will not be permitted to start the school year without an updated Health Emergency form on file. For questions, please contact our school nurse at anjohnson@ncsaz.org. Dress Code Please remember when buying school clothes that shorts (including cargo shorts), slacks, shirts, skorts, capris, and jumpers are to be heavy cotton twill, uniform or “Docker” style in tan, navy or black in the heavy cotton or twill fabric. Optional plaid skirts and jumpers are available from Dennis Uniform in school approved plaid. The button polo shirts must be one solid color and may include a logo not larger than a credit card as long as it is not contrary to our Christian testimony. 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. Kindergarten parents, please note that kindergarten students participate in the K – 5 dress code for NCS. Extended Care Extended care is available for all students kindergarten through 5th grade from the end of the school day until 5:30 p.m. Those kindergarten students needing extended care prior to the beginning of the school day can sign up for extended care as early as 7:30 a.m. All 1st through 5th grade students may be on the playground to play, with supervision, as early at 7:30. There is no student supervision prior to 7:30 a.m. If you will need extended care for your children, please contact Pam Tarbutton in the Early Education office to arrange for this school year. Paperwork must be filed with the Early Ed office prior to a student’s first day of extended care. All children, preschool through 5th grade must be picked up from the classroom, in an ASAP class, taken to extended care or in an adult/secondary student’s care at the end of the school day. Meet the Teacher Day – Thursday August 5th You are invited to come on campus any time between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5th for Meet the Teacher Day for Kindergarten-Fifth grade students. This event starts in the Don Sanderson Gymnasium where class rosters are available. At this time, you may pick up the Elementary Handbook, information for ASAP (After School Advantage Program), and other school related activities that might interest you. After you have been to the gym,

(CONTINUED) you and your child will be able to meet your child’s teacher and visit the classroom. The teacher will have a complete supply list, parent volunteer form, and the updated school calendar. Families will be able to access online information and grades during the school year through our school student information system. Our staff will facilitate parents in understanding how to access this electronic reporting forum during this time. Important Dates in August August 5th

Meet the Teacher Time for all K – 5th students

9:00- 11:00 a.m.

Don Sanderson Gymnasium/Classrooms

August 5th

Kinder and 1st Parent Orientation This is for all parents in K and 1st in lieu of Back to School Night

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Student Classroom

August 9th

First Day of School:

8:00 a.m.

Classrooms

August 16

Elementary Back to School Night for 5:00 p.m. 2nd through 5th grader

Serving in Christian Education, Dawna Underwood Elementary Principal

AR info in the Library and Specials Teachers available to talk to families

5:30 p.m.

Floating Lab Information Band Room

5:30 p.m.

5th Grade Camp Info/Changes this year for your 5th grader - Choir Room

6:15 p.m.

Curriculum Night in the Classrooms: Grades 2 – 5

6:45 p.m

Curriculum Night in the Classrooms: Grades 2 – 5: repeat from 6:15 time

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS Please note: Most of the supplies must fit in the desk or cubby, so please DO NOT buy anything in larger quantities or sizes than indicated. There will be some additional items needed in various classes that are not on this list. Teachers will give you a list of those items on "Meet the Teacher Day" or the 1st day of school.

KINDERGARTEN 1 - 24 Pack Crayola Colored Pencils

1 Box Sandwich size Zip-lock bags

10 Count Crayola Washable Markers (regular size)

1 Box 1 Gallon size Freezer Zip-lock bags

2 – 24 Pack Crayola Crayons

2 Rolls of Paper Towels

12 – Dixon Ticonderoga Sharpened Pencils

Last names A-J – Spoons

1 Dozen glue sticks (White, Clear, Purple please)

Last names K-P – Forks

2 Clorox or Lysol disinfecting wipes

Last names Q-Z - Knives

2 Boxes of tissues

1 Set of Headphones No Backpacks

An activity fee will be collected in August (Fee includes cooking & craft supplies and gifts). Optional: Supplies may be brought on “Meet the Teacher” day. Kindergarten students do not use back-packs

1ST GRADE 2 - 24 Pack Crayons

*1 - Set of 8 Washable Markers

1 – 12 Pack Colored Pencils

*2 Expo Dry Erase Markers (Black, Chisel Tip)

Fiskar Scissors (for kids)

*1 Roll of Paper Towels

1 Pkg of Pencil Topper Erasers

*1 Large Box of Tissues (250 count)

Plastic Pencil box (approx. 11 x 7 x 2)

*2 Container Disinfecting Wipes

Set of Ear Buds or Headphones (Computer)

*6 Glue Sticks

1 Soft White Eraser

*1 Soft White Eraser

*Replace as Needed

*12 - #2 Ticonderoga Brand Pencils

An activity fee will be collected in September. Optional: Supplies may be brought on “Meet the Teacher” day

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 2ND GRADE 1 NIV Bible

Small Fiskar Scissors with sharp point

3 Vinyl Folders w/Pockets (any solid color)

1 Set of Ear Buds or Headphones (Computer)

3 Composition Notebooks

SHARED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES:

1 Pack Multi Colored Pens

1 Pkg. of Lg. Black Expo Markers

1 Pack Crayons

24 Sharpened Pencils

1 Pack Colored Pencils

12 Glue Sticks

1 Pack Washable Markers

1 Container Disinfecting Wipes

2 Lg. White Erasers

BOYS: 1 Large Box of Tissues (250 count)

3X3 Post-It Notes

BOYS: 1 Roll Paper Towels

6 Highlighters – 2 pink, 2 yellow & 2 green

GIRLS: 1 Lg. Hand Sanitizer Pump Bottle

Large Plastic School Box to fit your Supplies (approx. 11 x 7 x 2)

GIRLS: 1 box of Ziploc Bags (sandwich, quart, or gallon)

An activity fee will be collected in September. Please plan to replenish all supplies as needed. Please be sure to label all folders and notebooks with your name. Optional: Supplies may be brought on “Meet the Teacher” day

3RD GRADE 1 NIV Bible

1 Small Box of Thin Markers

2 Composition Notebooks (not spiral)

4 Glue Sticks

2 Plastic Folders w/ Bottom Pockets (Green & Yellow)

Pointed Scissors

24 Sharpened #2 Pencils

1 Large Box of Tissues (250 count)

2 Red Pens

Small School Box for Pencils, Crayons, Scissors, etc.

1 Small Box Crayons

1 Container Disinfectant Wipes

12 Colored Pencils

1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

1 Soft White Pencil Eraser

1 Set of Ear Buds or Headphones (Computer)

2 Yellow Highlighters (not markers) 1 Pkg. of 4 Lg. Expo Markers (bold colors) Put name on each & place in Ziploc baggie with name of child.

Any Color Plastic Folder w/2 Pockets, 3 brad Fasteners (Spanish)

An activity fee will be collected in August – Optional /Supplies may be brought on “Meet the Teacher” day Replace all supplies as needed. Please be sure to label all items with your name (except pencils, and tissues). We may request more wipes, glue sticks, and tissues in January.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 4TH GRADE NIV Bible

4 Thin Highlighters (different colors)

3 Subject Spiral Notebook

2 Zipper Pouches – (No pencil boxes)

1 ½ inch 3 Ring Durable Clear View Binder (no zipper)

Scissors (student size)

8 Inkjoy Colored Pens

6 Glue Sticks

2 Composition Notebooks

Multiplication Flash Cards

12 Colored Pencils

3X3 Post-It Notes

8 Crayola Thin Markers (washable)

20 Pack Sheet Protectors

#2 Pencils or Mechanical (.7mm lead)

WIDE-Ruled Notebook Paper

Small Sharpener w/Holder for Shavings

1 Roll of Paper Towels

2 Non-Erasable red Pens

1 Large Box of Tissues (250 count)

8 Pack Expo White Board Markers (black)

1 Container of Bleach Wipes (Clorox)

3 Plastic Folders w/Bottom Pockets & Prongs (Red, Green, Blue)

Any Color Plastic Folder w/2 Pockets, 3 brad Fasteners (Spanish)

1 Set of Ear Buds or Headphones (Computer)

Replace all supplies as needed

Teachers will use activity funds to purchase binders for all students. A $35 Activity will be collected at the beginning of the year. ($30 for Activity; $5 for Planner). Please be sure to label all items with your name (except paper towel and tissues).

5TH GRADE NIV Bible

Small Pencil Sharpener w/Holder for Shavings

1 ½ inch 3 Ring Durable Clear View Binder (no zipper)

24 Colored Pencils

8 Tab Avery Big Tab Pocket Insertable Plastic Dividers

1 Small Bottle of Liquid Glue

3 Pkgs. WIDE Ruled Notebook Paper

*4 Glue Sticks

2 Composition Notebooks

*10 White Board Markers

Flat-Hinged Clipboard

*Boys 3X3 Post-It Notes

Scissors - Pointed

*Girls 1.5X1.75 Post-it Notes

Soft White Pencil Eraser

*3 Containers of Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes

Small School Box for Cubby Supplies

*2 Large Boxes of Tissues (250 count)

2 Inkjoy Colored Pens

*48 #2 Pencils (regular or mechanical)

25 Page Protectors

*Boys bring Paper Towels

1 Set of Ear Buds or Headphones (Computer)

*Girls bring Hand Sanitizer

2 Different colors of Highlighters

Any Color Plastic Folder w/2 Pockets, 3 brad Fasteners (Spanish)

An activity fee will be collected in August. *These items will be collected for class supply. Replace all supplies as needed.

ELEMENTARY DROP OFF AND PICK UP As the Elementary Principal at NCS one of the recurring themes that emerges as I talk with parents is that of the school parking lot. We continue to work to live out our Christianity as we park, walk, wait and watch in the parking lot during each school day. If you walk in, please park in a designated spot. If you drop off or pick up, please use the Drop Off and Pick Up Lane. As you enter the elementary area you will find two gates for children to enter the elementary area from the parking lot. Children will enter from the safe walking area within the parking lot to enter the elementary school area. If you park and walk your children to class we ask that you use the sidewalk along the field area and walk together. If you use the drop off zone we ask that you use the designated zone and not create secondary drop off zones on the Cook Field or other areas that could impede traffic and keep people from being able to move easily into and out of the parking lot. There is a pick up and drop off zone on the far east side of the south parking lot. Parents may choose to park and walk their children to class or they may choose to drive their children through the drop off zone on the east or west portion of the parking lot. ● The drop off zone on the west is the same zone that has been in place on campus for the last few years. Parents can drop off students in this area, have them walk the sidewalk along the field to get safely to the elementary school area. We ask that parents drive from east to west through this area and to observe the 5 mile an hour speed limit to protect our kids. ● The drop off zone on the east side of the south parking lot will have duty aides to help students get out of their cars and move safely to the elementary school area behind the fence. We ask that parents follow the drive along the south retaining wall to the fence on the east of the elementary campus to drop off their children. We ask that as you are in this area that you do not back up and that you observe the 5 mile an hour speed limit to protect our kids. ● The pick-up zone at the end of the day is in the same area. For the end of day pickup we have partnered with PikMyKid. PikMyKid is an app that parents

(CONTINUED) download on their phone. At the end of the day, when parents arrive on campus, the app is used to notify the school that the parent is on campus. The students will not be released from their class until the app is utilized. This keeps fewer kids in the waiting area and it also keeps our kids from getting overheated while they wait. Please review the PikMyKid flyer for more information about the program and how to download the app. Parents have inquired about those children that are picked up from elementary classrooms. Students will be held in class for parent/secondary sibs to come and pick up their children unless they are using the Pick Up Zone with the drive through area. Those parents choosing to use the drive through pick up procedure will have their children waiting in the classroom until dismissed to the designated where they will meet with a duty aide. Parents will pick up their children and continue out the parking lot to 43rd Avenue. There is written information and a placard to put in your car window to alert the aides as to the family name for pick up. This will be available at Meet the Teacher prior to the first day of school. We are excited about the opportunities 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 me a call if you have any questions. Dawna Underwood Elementary Principal

ELEMENTARY SUMMER IDEAS FOR ACADEMIC PRACTICE Northwest Christian School: Elementary Program It is our goal that all students find academic success at NCS. For elementary students we have provided, online, the necessary tools for academic readiness and success for the next school year. Research has shown that academic student engagement over the summer break can provide the skills needed for greater success the next school year. We encourage you to have fun with your kids this summer. On those days that you have some free time please consider using some of these academic activities to keep their skills sharp for the next school year. Summer Success Boosters Go to our website, www.ncsaz.org, and navigate to the Elementary Program to access the Summer Success Boosters. These activities were created by our teachers for each incoming grade from kindergarten through fifth grade. On the website there is a tab for each grade level. Each grade level tab has resources to help sustain engagement over the summer and prepare for the upcoming school year. These activities provide families the tools needed to assist with the grade that their child will be entering in the fall. Academic content varies by grade level. Information for how to implement the various components is included in the introductory page at each grade level. Spanish 3rd – 5th Graders You and your student are able to practice Spanish during the summer. Whether you have a rising third, fourth or fifth grader, we have created a web site to simplify your child’s self-study. NCS students can review what they have already learned in cycle 1 or practice what they will be learning, cycle 2, in the upcoming year. You need only to visit www.quizlet.com and search for NCS Elem Spanish. Once at the site, students can work openly or create their own username and password. ● 3rd Grade – NCS Elem Spanish (cycle 1) ● 4th Grade – NCS Elem Spanish (cycle 2) ● 5th Grade – NCS Elem Spanish (cycle 3) *Apple users there is a free app for Quizlet. Summer AR Summer Reading Program for Students Entering 1st Grade – 5 th Grade Parents may accompany their children to the NCS library for AR testing and book checkouts. The summer program will run through the month of June. Please use this time to check out books and/or take AR quizzes. NCS students can earn prizes and rewards for meeting reading challenges. Parents must remain with children while they are in the Library and younger siblings must be supervised during library visits. IXL, VMath, RAZ Kids and Reading Rangers If your child participated in IXL in our kindergarten through second grade program this last school year, or VMath in our third through fifth grade program, you can continue to enjoy the opportunity to have your children practice their understanding of math concepts and practice math facts through the end of July. The log in information that was used during the school year is available to students through July of this school year. If your child participated in RAZ Kids or Reading Rangers they may continue with their log in information through the end of July to help practice reading.

ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE (PARENT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE) Please help us by checking your child’s appearance each morning before they leave for school. Dress code K- 5th ● 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 overalls or jeans ○ No brand restriction on cargo shorts ○ Leggings are not permitted ● Jumpers, skirts and skorts ○ Black, Navy blue, & tan only ○ Cotton fabric only (no jersey or polo shirt fabric) ○ Approved Dennis uniform or Educational Outfitters plaids (there are only two) ○ Fingertip length ● 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) ○ Shoes are to be laced tightly and tied securely ● 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. General: During “dress down” 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. Please see the student handbook for more details

COME ONE, COME ALL!

UNIFORM EXCHANGE EACH YEAR THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM AT NCS PROVIDES A UNIFORM EXCHANGE DAY DURING OUR MEET THE TEACHER SCHOOL EVENT.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 BETWEEN 9:00 AND 11:00 IN THE NCS GYM What: Parents may bring their clean, used uniforms and drop them off at the Elementary Office anytime between July 12 -Aug 2. Please designate they are for the “Uniform Exchange” and bring them in boxes or bags. During “Meet the Teacher”, for the Elementary program, parents may “shop” for their elementary students through the Uniform Exchange items which will be displayed in the gym. Cost: This is a free service to our families. Any donations made for uniforms will be forwarded to our Missions Account for Service Learning on campus. Clothing that is Left Over: Any clothing left after the Uniform Exchange will be donated to a local charity. Volunteers: We would love to have volunteers help to put out the clothing in the gym and help families during Meet the Teacher. Please contact Sandy Kappes, skappes@ncsaz.org if you are able to help with this service.

JUNIOR CRUSADERS SPORTS PROGRAM The Junior Crusaders Sports Program provides NCS students from Pre-K through 8th grade with a fantastic opportunity to pursue their passion of 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 2021 - Dates TBD

Additional information can be found on each program’s website: ccvstars.com & nysaz.com The Junior Crusaders Sports Program is an inclusive program that welcomes and encourages all Kindergarten through 8th grade boys and girls from Northwest Christian, regardless of their ability and prior experience, to participate and enjoy the fun, community-building and great learning experiences that come from being involved in team sports.

Fall 2021 Sports Programs Sport CCV Flag Football (No. PHX Campus) northphoenix@ccvstars.com

CCV Soccer (No. PHX Campus) northphoenix@ccvstars.com

CCV Basketball (Peoria Campus only)

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

Gender

Registration

Co-ed

Online Registration: ccvstars.com Opens June 15th *Request NCS

Boys & Girls Teams

Online Registration: ccvstars.com Opens June 15th *Request NCS

Boys & Girls Teams

Online Registration: ccvstars.com Opens June 15th *Request NCS

ASAP Clubs at signup.com

Jr. Crusaders Cross Country

Grades 2nd - 5th

Co-ed

Tuesdays starting September 14 for 8 weeks

NYS Volleyball

3rd/4th 5th/6th

Girls

www.nysaz.com Request NCS team Dates: Oct. 2 to Nov 20

NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR SOCIETY NCS is proud to continue with the work of the Northwest Christian Elementary School Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society. This is an exciting program at NCS that offers students opportunities to pursue academic excellence and recognition of the development of strong Christian character through service. The purpose of NEHS, a national organization dedicated to academic achievement and character development, is to recognize students for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstration of personal responsibility, to provide meaningful service to the school and community, and to develop essential leadership skills within the students of Northwest Christian Elementary School. Eligibility ● Students must be enrolled in grades 4 or 5. ● Students must have been enrolled for at least one semester at NCS ● Students must have a minimum of 90% grade in all subjects, including specials, based on a minimum of two semesters’ performance prior to candidacy. ● Students must have earned an ‘E’ in both conduct and work habits in all classes, based on a minimum of two semesters’ performance prior to candidacy. ● Students must have a track record of personal responsibility on campus. Process Upon meeting the requirements of grade level, enrollment, and GPA standards, candidates will be notified and asked to complete a Candidate Form for further consideration for membership. The Faculty Council, anonymous faculty appointed by the Principal, shall then review the Candidate Forms, Faculty Evaluation Forms, and other relevant information to determine membership. Membership is not to exceed twenty-five students for each school year. If a student meets the eligibility requirements listed above, he/she will receive a Candidate Form in July. At that point, the form is to be completed and submitted on or prior to the specified due date on the form. In August candidates will receive notification of acceptance or non-acceptance as a member. Members will be received into the NCS chapter of the NEHS at an annual Induction Ceremony held each fall. This will be a special time for NCS and invited guests to honor these highly excelling students. Select Elementary Teachers will serve as the NCS Advisors to the NCS Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society for 2021 – 2022.

ASAP Clubs – 2021 Fall Session (On-Campus) Begin Week of September 13th thru Week of December 6th – 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Snazzy Snacks: Kids create kid-friendly recipes and enjoy eating what they create! Open to all Kindergarten to 5th grade students (Min 8) Thursdays – Fee: $155 Jr. Crusaders Cross Country: This running club is designed to help our students become stronger, faster, and smarter runners. Open to all 2nd to 5th grade students (Maximum 30) Tuesdays – Fee: $100 Crusader Chess Club: Chess Emporium teaches a fun and exciting introduction to the game of chess. All grades are welcome in the chess club, which 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 in this club experience. Students who sign-up for this class will find where they rank by earning a Chess rating number based on tournament play. Open to all Kindergarten to 8th grade students (Minimum 8) Wednesdays – Fee: $155 Let’s Play It – Amazing Athletes: Get into the game with our afterschool sports program! We make physical fitness fun through exciting warm-up games, calisthenics, popular team sports and cooperative activities. Learn about the value of exercise, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Open to all Kindergarten to 5th grade students (Minimum 8) Mondays – Fee $140 Young Rembrandts: Young Rembrandts will inspire your child’s love of art! Each week’s new lesson will teach students how to transform simple shapes into clever characters, develop color & pattern theory and create fanciful drawings that will stir adventure and creativity. There are over 6 years of different weekly lessons so students will NOT do the same project twice! Open to all Kinder to 5th grade students (Minimum 6) Mondays – Fee $120 Robotics: Robotics is a club encouraging students to problem solve, build, and program. We break into teams, create, build, and try the abilities of our teams in what we call, "The Battle of the Bots,” to see who is the supreme technological champion. Robotics helps build teamwork and critical thinking skills. Open to all 4th & 5th grade students (Minimum 8) Thursdays – Fee: $110 Bricks 4 Kids / Lego Building: In this fun, educational club, students will experience hands-on engineering fundamentals as they build motorized models using Lego® Bricks. Curriculum introduces children to engineering, architecture, and scientific principles. Imagination and creativity soar during free-play building sessions at the end of each class. Open to all Kindergarten to 3rd grade students (Minimum 5) Mondays – Fee: $120 Let’s Code It – Amazing Ozobots: This pint-sized but powerful robot is a great entryway into the wonderful world of coding! The Ozobot can roll, spin, zig-zag, dance and flash a rainbow of colors, all at your command. Play fun coding games and challenge other robots to a race as you gain skills in logic, storytelling, sequencing, and problem-solving. Open to all 2nd to 5th grade students (Min 8) Thursdays – Fee $140 Stage Stars (Drama Club): It’s time to raise the curtain on our Stage Stars club! This drama program introduces students to the craft of stage acting. During the one hour class, students will learn theatrical skills, improve basics and participate in interactive drama games. Open to all Kindergarten to 5th grade students (Minimum 8) Wednesdays – Fee: $140 MusicStart: Learn to read music and play tunes! This amazing program teaches young students the beginnings of music. Using specialized, proprietary MusicStart keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies – without sacrificing any important musical knowledge – we are not taking shortcuts to playing and reading music. Open to all Kindergarten to 4th grade students (Minimum 8) Thursdays – Fee: $142 Let’s Build It – Chain Reactions in Action: This STEAM program takes a hands-on approach, allowing students to directly engage with basic engineering concepts through a variety of fun and educational activities. Students will improve their problem solving, math, and physics skills – all while engaging in exciting building projects. Open to all Kindergarten to 5th grade students (Minimum 8) Tuesdays – Fee $140 Chapel Cherubs: This club is a small group opportunity for those kids who love to praise the Lord through movement and music! Mrs. Barrett will enthusiastically and energetically lead this group of children to use the Holy Spirit's power and presence in singing praises to the Lord! Get ready - this is going to be a BLAST! Open to all Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Tuesdays - Fee $100

KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE PARENT NIGHT 2021 Hi Parents of Kindergarten and First Grade Students at NCS! Welcome to Kindergarten and First Grade! We are excited to begin the new school year! In preparation for the upcoming year, please plan to attend a night filled with important information for your students in the first couple years of school. We have planned to help you get your child ready for Kindergarten and First Grade by providing two events on Monday, August 5th. We are asking that you attend both events as you prepare for Kindergarten and First Grade at NCS. ● Meet the Teacher on 8/5 is scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. This is intended for you and your child to attend. This is a “come and go” event between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. During this time your child can meet their teacher, enjoy the classroom and see friends that will be in their classroom. ● Kinder and First Grade Back to School Night is scheduled on 8/5 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. This evening will help parents prepare their children for the first day of school. This event is for parents only. There are so many new things for our Kinder and First 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, August 5th 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 ● Math Fact Mastery ● Ticket to Read and IXL and RAZ Kids ● Reading logs and grade level expectations ● Red Word lists for reading ● Homework expectations ● Curricular expectations for the year Please join us for both Meet the Teacher at 9:00 AM and Kindergarten and First Grade Back to School/Curriculum Night at 6:00 PM. We look forward to meeting you and talking with each of you. Parents of Second through Fifth grade students will have their Back to School/Curriculum Night on the evening of Monday, August 16th from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM. In His Service, The Kindergarten Team: Mrs. Andrade, Mrs. Getz, Mrs. Hively, Ms. McClure The First Grade Team Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Stone

2021-2022 FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES Disney Show Camp (Grades 2-7) COST: $125 DATES: August 2-6, 1-4 REGISTER: Click here registration form or copy/paste: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7ww0AeSagJ7brwLa58EFWHv74I8zxW_qufBuZhzbk4UPlvA/viewform Come join us for some singing and dancing! Students will learn a Disney medley and also work on basic techniques of singing and dancing! We’ll end the camp with a showcase for parents on Friday! Class instructors will be Mrs. Melissa McGuire and Miss Kaitlin Wyse.

Fine Arts Camp (Grades 5-12) COST: $125 DATES: August 2-6 REGISTER: Click here registration form or copy/paste: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7ww0AeSagJ7brwLa58EFWHv74I8zxW_qufBuZhzbk4UPlvA/viewform CLASS PIANO - learn the basics of playing the piano! This is a great way to determine a student’s interest before investing in lessons! In this class designed for beginners, students will gain a basic understanding of the piano keyboard, music notation, and technique. The week will end with a short showcase for parents on Friday! Class instructor will be Mr. Nathan Krell. CLASS GUITAR - learn the basics of playing the guitar in a worship band setting. Students will learn strumming patterns, and a handful of chords. By the end of the week, students will be able to play 2-3 worship songs, which they will showcase on Friday! Class instructor will be Mr. Ethan Burson.

Fall Play (Grades 9-12) PARTICIPATION FEE: $125 DATES: September 10-11 We are currently in rehearsal for our 2021 Fall Play, Radium Girls. Don’t miss out on this dinner theatre experience at Arizona Broadway Theatre September 10-11. Watch for more information regarding ticket sales.

NXNW Film Festival (Grades 9-12) Make a short film of your own to be shown at the 8th annual NXNW High School Film Festival. Submission guidelines will be posted in the fall and the deadline for entries will be early January, 2022.

NCS Movie (Grades 9-12) PARTICIPATION FEE: $125 DATES: TBA Our partnership with Cabin Fever Films continues with our 8th collaboration. High School students will be invited to audition in late August to participate in an original film production (details TBA). Filming will take place in Sept - Nov and the premiere will take place January, 2022.

Spring Musical Auditions (Grades 9-12) PARTICIPATION FEE: $125 DATES: TBA Come out and audition for the 2022 Spring Musical! Audition dates are tentatively set for Friday December 3 and Saturday December 4. Performance dates are tentatively set for March 4-6, 2022. Watch for more information to follow.

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FROM THE DESKS OF SECONDARY PRINCIPALS, SAMANTHA MASZTON & JEFF PARSONS Secondary School Academic Year 2021-2022

Dear NCS Family, The new school year is just around the corner! In this packet you will find some helpful information to make the start of the school year a success. Please don’t hesitate to call or email the office with questions. ● Wednesday, August 4th, 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. Please bring a pen or pencil and be prepared to pay all applicable fees at the time of registration. See the schedule below: Time

Secondary Registration Group

8:00-9:00

Last name beginning with A, B, or C

9:00-10:00

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

10:00-11:00

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

11:00-12:00

Teacher Lunch Break

12:00-1:00

Last name beginning with L, M, or N

1:00-2:00

Last name beginning with O, P, Q, R, or S

2:00-3:00

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

This is a very important day for parents and students. A checklist will be provided to your student when entering the gym to be used to progress through several stations. After completing the checklist, students will receive their school ID card and class schedule. The following items will be available on Registration Day: 1. Lunch Menu

6. Club Offerings

2. Bell Schedule

7. Medical Related Forms

3. PE Uniforms to purchase (no pre-order necessary)

8. Driver Registration Forms (HS)

4. Volunteer Sign-Up Table

9. Senior Lunch Release Forms (HS)

5. Student Schedule

10. iPad Use Agreement Forms (HS)

FROM THE DESKS OF SECONDARY PRINCIPALS, SAMANTHA MASZTON & JEFF PARSONS Items to be purchased on Registration Day (cash or check only) MS: Planner $5 - mandatory for all MS students; PE Uniform $20 - required for students taking PE; Locker fees $20 - $10 will be transferred from the previous year for returning students that met the locker maintenance requirements; Activity fee $20 HS: HS Camp $75; Technology $75; Locker fees $20 - $10 will be transferred from the previous year for returning students that met the locker maintenance requirements; Science $50; Parking $60 If you are unable to attend Registration Day on August 4th, please contact Nickie Webb in the school office at nwebb@ncsaz.org or 602-978-5134 to make an appointment and turn in your paperwork prior to the first day of school on August 9th. NEW Emergency Form Parents will receive a notification in our new Student Information System, Blackbaud, to complete a Health Emergency Form for each one of your students. Blackbaud is replacing PlusPortals and is an online system. Please keep in mind that this must be completed prior to the first day of school. 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, Anna Johnson, at anjohnson@ncsaz.org. Important Dates in August Date

Time

August 4th

See Above

August 5th

12:00 - 1:15 PM

August 9th

7:45 AM

August 9th

N/A

August 17th

5:30 PM

September 2nd

During school hours

Event Secondary Registration Day

New Student Welcome Party - If you are a new student to NCS, please bring your class schedule and plan on attending this event. It is for students only. Parents, please pick up at 1:15. First Day of School

Don Sanderson Gymnasium

Grades 6-8: MS Hallway Grades 9-12: Gymnasium

Report to First Hour

The current NCS Secondary Handbook will be available on the school website. Secondary Back-to- School Night – Please bring a copy of your child’s schedule. Secondary Picture Day – Watch for more details in the Week-at-a-Glance.

We are looking forward to another great year at Northwest Christian School! Sincerely, Samantha Maszton Middle School Principal/Assistant Superintendent

Location

Jeff Parsons High School Principal

N/A

More details to come

Don Sanderson Gymnasium

FROM THE DESK OF THE 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. Last year, amidst Covid, it was tough and a bit confusing in these areas. However, please know that we will go back to strictly adhering to the handbook policies starting on day one. Please familiarize yourself with these policies prior to the start of the school year. 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, 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.

(CONTINUED) A student coming to class more than halfway 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

NCS SECONDARY GRADES 6-12 CALENDAR 2021-2022 *Dates subject to change. Please check the Week-at-a-Glance for updated information

August 4 5 9 9-11 17 27

MS & HS Registration Day New Student Welcome Party 12:00-1:15 First Day of School High School Camp “Back to School Night” 5:30 pm Teacher In-Service - No School

September 2 6 13 17

Picture Day 6-11th NO SCHOOL - Labor Day College Readiness Night 6:30 Teacher In-Service - No School

October 1 2 4 4-5 7 8 11-15 22 26

Homecoming Homecoming Dance MS Choir Concert Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-5:30 pm Early Dismissal 11:00 am - ALL GRADES MS/HS 11:00 Dismissal Fall Break 6th Grade Day Juniors PSAT

November 5 Teacher In-Service - No School 8 Veterans Day - No School 10 Veterans Day Chapel 8:30 am 11 Picture Retakes 24 11:00 Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break 24 MS Impact Day 25-26 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

December 8 13 16 18 20-22 22 23-9

ALL School Christmas Chapel 6-12 Band Concert MS/HS Choir concert Winter Formal High School Finals - 11:00 am Dismissal (9th-12th) MS Amazing Race/11:00 am Dismissal Christmas Break

January 10 13 14 17 21

School Resumes Future Freshman Night/HS Info. Night Teacher In-Service - No School NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day HS/MS Elective Fair

February 16 17 18 21 26

ACT Juniors MS Crusaders Unified Day Teacher In-Service - No School NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day HS Sadie Hawkins

March 4-6 7-8 8 10 11 14-18 22

Spring Musical Parent Teacher Conf. 3:30-5:30 pm NJHS Induction Early Dismissal 11:00 am ALL 11:00 am Dismissal Spring Break HS Choir Concert

April 1 14 15 18 22-24 25 29

Teacher In-Service - No School NHS Induction NO SCHOOL - Good Friday NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday MS Choir Trip/Band Trip MS Play Teacher In-Service - No School

May 10 11 12 16 16-20 24-27 26 27 27

Pre-ACT (8-10) Secondary Band Concert (6-12) HS School Spring Choir Concert MS Choir Concert Senior Finals High School Finals 11:00 am Dismissal 8th Grade Promotion Last Day of School - 11:00 am Dismissal Senior Graduation - 7:00 pm

6/2021

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.

SECONDARY GRADES 6-12 DRESS CODE Shirts – All Students All students are required to wear a solid color or striped polo shirt. Non-offensive logos are acceptable as long as the size of logo does not exceed the size of a credit card. Any brand of solid color or striped polo is acceptable. In addition, any NCS/NC polo is also acceptable (i.e striped golf polo is acceptable). Shirts must be long enough so that if a student’s arms are raised straight above their head, no beltline may be showing. Polo shirts may be purchased from any store as long as the requirements above are met. Students may layer shirts under the required polo. Students may wear a sweater or sweatshirt over their polo for warmth; however, no shirt is to be worn over the polo unless it is for warmth. Pants – All Students Pants must be of a dress pant, twill/cotton or corduroy material. Pants may not be made of spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon or other material that have a tendency to cling to the body. No jeggings are permissible. Jeans are not allowed, nor are pants made of denim or blue jean material. Pants must be of a navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan or brown color only. Capri pants are acceptable. Cargo pants or overalls are not acceptable. Shorts – All Students Shorts may be worn throughout the school year. Shorts must extend past the fingertips when the student’s arms are fully extended at their side. Shorts must be loose-fitting and of a dress pant, twill/cotton, or corduroy material. Shorts may not be made of denim, spandex, lycra, nylon, rayon, mesh, flannel, velour, or terry-cloth. Shorts must be of a navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan or brown color only. Furthermore, shorts must be of a solid and non-extreme color; white is considered an extreme color and is not allowed. Skirts – Girls Skirts may be worn by girls. The skirt must be “uniform style”. All skirts must extend past the fingertips when the student’s arms are fully extended at their side. Skirts must be of a navy blue, gray, black, khaki green, khaki tan or brown color. Skirts may be purchased from Dennis Uniforms. These skirts may be navy, blue, khaki tan, or Dennis Uniform approved plaid in color and must meet appropriate length and fit criteria. The only plaids permitted are the two from Dennis. No other plaids are permitted. On Campus Out-of-Dress Day Guidelines -No tank tops -Shorts/Skirt length must be a minimum of a 4 inch inseam -No yoga pants/leggings -No holes in jeans, shorts, or skirts *Modesty is the general rule Dress code issues related to modesty and/or judgment calls are at the discretion of the faculty and administration. Modesty is the priority.

SECONDARY GRADES 6-12 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. Fee In an effort to maintain the lockers, we are asking that a fee of $20.00 be collected for each locker. Half of the money will go towards the regular maintenance of the locker and the other $10.00 will serve as an annual deposit that is refundable pending the student passes the periodic locker inspections. The $10.00 deposit will be rolled to the following year upon reenrollment. The student 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. Locks The school will provide a lock for each student upon the receipt of the $20.00 fee. The school owned lock must be the one that the student uses on his or her locker. 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. The school-issued lock must be returned at the end of the year undamaged in order for the student to get his or her deposit back. 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 – Middle School Only No backpacks will be permitted to be carried throughout the day into the classrooms. The backpack must be left in the locker.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 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 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.

6TH through 8TH GRADE SUPPLIES ⬤

Planner purchased at Registration Day

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2 - 1.5 inch binders

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10 page dividers - Avery Plastic Two-Pocket Insertable 5 Tab Index Dividers AVE11906

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8.5 x 11 college ruled filler paper with three hole punch

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2 - 3-hole pencil pouches to be clipped inside the binders

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1 composition notebooks -for language arts

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1 pack 200 count of 3 x 5 notecards

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Pens

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Pencils (refill lead if mechanical)

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Colored pencils

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Pink Pearl Eraser

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1 pack red pens/pencils for grading

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2 highlighters

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1 scissors

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4 Whiteboard markers

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4 glue sticks

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Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator

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Bible NASB or ESV

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

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 6TH GRADE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES ⬤

1 Spiral notebook – 70 sheets -for science

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1 Composition book w/grid paper for math

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Inexpensive pair of earbuds

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1 composition notebook 100 sheet: Language Arts

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1 composition notebook 100 sheets: Social Studies

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1 Spiral notebook 70 sheets for Social Studies

7TH GRADE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES ⬤

1 Composition book for Math

8TH GRADE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES ⬤

Graph Paper

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Inexpensive pair of earbuds for Language Arts

CHOIR & ART STUDENTS ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES ⬤

Boys Choir Blue 2 pocket plastic folder

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Girls Choir Red 2 pocket plastic folder

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Advanced Choir Purple 2 pocket plastic folder

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Worship Arts 1inch binder

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9x12 Sketchbook for Art

MIDDLE SCHOOL BINDER ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM *Students need to come to school on the first day with their binder organized. 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. 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 a notebook in the back. 3. Using your child’s class schedule attained at 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 for next 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 should be kept in the student’s locker and taken to class at the teacher’s request. 7. 6th GRADE ONLY - Please include the additional spiral notebook in the Language Arts section of your binder. 8. 8th GRADE ONLY - Please include the graph paper in the math section of your binder. The composition notebook should be taken to Bible class with your child on the first day of school. 9. Each student should take their planner to every class. 10.

Students should take their Bible with them to Bible class.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS FALL 2021 Grades 7 & 8 (limited 6th grade offerings) ● ● ● ●

CHEER-girls (tryouts TBD) FOOTBALL-guys (Sat. 8/7 equipment hand out-practice begins August 9) SOCCER-coed 1 team (tryouts begin the week of 8/16) VOLLEYBALL-girls 3 teams (tryouts begin the week of 8/16) ○ 6th grade girls will also be able to participate in volleyball

*** More info regarding the tryouts/season and the sign ups for FALL will be available at registration day August 4th November tryouts WINTER 2022 ● CROSS COUNTRY –coed 6th grade boys and girls will also be able to participate in Cross Country ● BASEBALL – guys 2 teams SOFTBALL – girls 1 team ● COMPETITIVE CHEER – new tryout February tryouts SPRING 2022 ● BASKETBALL –3 teams for boys / 3 teams for girls 6th grade boys and girls will also be able to participate in basketball ● CHEER – girls 1 squad - new tryout ● GOLF – coed 1 team Sports Fee: The Middle School sports fee is $75.00 per sport per season with the exception of football which is $125.00. Try-Outs: Football begins the first week of school. Try-outs for other fall sports begin the second week of school. Please check the Week-at-a-Glance for further details. 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.

JOIN OUR SPORTS TEAMS Grades 7 & 8 (limited 6th grade offerings)

CHEER-girls (tryouts TBD) FOOTBALL-guys (Sat. 8/7 equipment hand out-practice begins August 9) SOCCER-coed 1 team (tryouts begin the week of 8/16) VOLLEYBALL-girls 3 teams (tryouts begin the week of 8/16) 6th grade girls will also be able to participate in volleyball *** More info regarding the tryouts/season and the sign ups for FALL will be available at registration day August 4th

November tryouts CROSS COUNTRY –coed 6th grade boys and girls will also be able to participate in Cross Country

BASEBALL – guys 2 teams SOFTBALL – girls 1 team COMPETITIVE CHEER – new tryout February tryouts BASKETBALL –3 teams for boys / 3 teams for girls 6th grade boys and girls will also be able to participate in basketball

CHEER – girls 1 squad - new tryout GOLF – coed 1 team

Fall 2021 Sports Programs Sport CCV Flag Football (No. PHX Campus) northphoenix@ccvstars.com

CCV Soccer (No. PHX Campus) northphoenix@ccvstars.com

CCV Basketball (Peoria Campus only)

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

Gender

Registration

Co-ed

Online Registration: ccvstars.com Opens June 15th *Request NCS

Boys & Girls Teams

Online Registration: ccvstars.com Opens June 15th *Request NCS

Boys & Girls Teams

Online Registration: ccvstars.com Opens June 15th *Request NCS

ASAP Clubs at signup.com

Jr. Crusaders Cross Country

Grades 2nd - 5th

Co-ed

Tuesdays starting September 14 for 8 weeks

NYS Volleyball

3rd/4th 5th/6th

Girls

www.nysaz.com Request NCS team Dates: Oct. 2 to Nov 20

MS IMPACT GROUPS Here at Northwest Christian School, we are blessed to be a part of a community where students are living in Christian homes, involved in the local church, and attending a Christian school. However, we know that students within the age range of 10-15 years old are forming their own opinions about faith and what they believe. As a way of partnering with our families, each middle school student is part of an Impact Group. These groups are composed of a teacher and a small group of kids of the same-gender and same grade level with the simple goal of building meaningful relationships. 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 build meaningful relationships. 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.

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.

NCS Middle & High School Clubs There is a place for you in one of the NCS Secondary Clubs! Please take the time to review some of the many club options below. If you would like more information, scan the QR code below to register your email address for updates! We want you!

Prayer Warriors

NCS Robotics Club

Prayer Warriors brings together high school students with a passion for prayer and the needs of their peers. Plus, free lunch!

If you are 14 or older, you can be paid to lead elementary aged students through a robotics competition club that uses Lego Mindstorms. No experience necessary!

NCS Law Club Led by an alumni attorney, law club learns the Biblical foundation for law and participates in Mock Trial competitions. (High school)

Off the Page Book Club Off the Page works through books of different genres and enjoys stimulating discussions as they savor complimentary lunches together. (High School and Middle School)

Rogue Squadron Rogue Squadron explores fantasy and speculative fiction within movies, books, and games through a lens of Christian worldview. (High school)

Students For Life The NCS chapter of Students for Life rallies pro-life middle and high school students in practical support of two local crisis nurseries.

NCS Student Ambassadors Fellowship of Christian Athletes High school coaches and athletes in pursuit of a deeper relationship with Christ come together once-a-month for fellowship and fun.

NC Amateur Radio Club Ham radio at Northwest Christian! We are KJ7JPJ and you could be too! Learn the basics of ham radio as you connect with folks around the globe!

Kitten Corps This club is just a bad idea! Exploding kittens? Throwing burritos? I thought this was a Christian school! Join us to play rude games for fun and prizes!

The biggest club on campus works to meet the needs of campus visitors through hospitality and service. (High School)

NCS Adventure Cru Return of a legend! Adventure Cru leads high school students through amazing outdoor adventures across the state on a monthly basis.

Crusader e-Sports The game changes! eSports is now an official high school AIA sport. Join other varsity athletes as we take on other high schools around the state.

Crusader Chess Last year, we gave away a PS5! This year, we expand the scope of types of chess, go online for virtual coaching, and start competing in state chess tournaments!

AAA CLUB INFORMATION

Northwest Christian School AAA Clubs – 2021 Fall Session (On Campus Beginning Weeks of Sept. 13 & 20, 2021) Crusader Chess Club: Chess Emporium teaches a fun and exciting introduction to the game of chess. All grades are welcome in the chess club, which begins by teaching students how to play the game, chess openings, tactics, and end games, while allowing students to practice with their friends. This class provides chess strategies and tournament play in this club experience. Students who sign-up for this class will find where they rank by earning a Chess rating number based on tournament play. Open to all 6th to 8th grade students (Minimum 8) Wednesdays for 10 weeks beginning 9/15/21 Participation Fee: $190 Model Rocketry Club: Model Rocketry Club participants will assemble their own model rocket, launch it following strict safety protocols, and calculate the rocket’s height and speed using an altitude tracking device which they will also construct. Open to all 6thto 8th Grade students (Maximum of 12 students) Tuesdays for 4 weeks (9/21 to 10/26) Participation Fee: $100 Discovering Drones: Discovering Drones will provide our students with the opportunity to fly a variety of drones - performing maneuvers and skill-based flying. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase their favorite drone at the end of the session (for an additional fee). Open to all 6thto 8th Grade students (Maximum of 8 students) Mondays for 4 weeks (9/20 to 10/25) Participation Fee: $40 Amateur Radio Club (NCARC): This club will help students learn the necessary skills for obtaining FCC amateur radio license. Students will learn about the radio arts through a multitude of science, technology, and math-related fields directly and indirectly related to amateur radio. Students may also participate in the Northwest Christian Amateur Radio Club (NCARC). Students will also be able to study for and (hopefully) pass the FCC Amateur Radio License (no fee charged). Open to all 6th to 8th Grade students Wednesdays for 8 weeks Participation Fee: $80

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2021/2022 MISSION TRIPS!

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

MEXICO TO KIDS KINGDOM ORPHANGE HIGH SCHOOL DATES: SEPT 23-26 AND/OR APRIL 28-May 1 COST: 250 AGE REQUIREMENT: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TEAM CAPACITY: 35 for each trip TEAM LEADER: MR. GARDINER 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 24 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 21-24 2022 COST: $310 AGE REQUIREMENT: CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TEAM CAPACITY: 35 TEAM LEADER: MR. SOUTHALL 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 28-31 OR FEB 17-20 COST: 275 AGE REQUIREMENT: CURRENT 8TH GRADERS TEAM CAPACITY: 30 TEAM LEADER: MR. GARDINER 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 24 at 7:15 a.m. OR 3:15 p.m. in room 203 For more information please email Chris Gardiner cgardiner@ncsaz.org

SERVE THE CITY DATE: MARCH 9-11, 2022 COST: $175 AGE REQUIREMENT: Current 6TH—8TH GRADE STUDENTS TEAM CAPACITY: 28 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. There will be a parent info meeting on Sept 14 at 7:15 a.m. OR 3:15 p.m. in room 203 For more information please email Chris Gardiner cgardiner@ncsaz.org

WyldLife . . . You were made for this . . . What is WyldLife? The WyldLife experience is a middle school version of Young Life open to all NCS Middle School students. In WyldLife, we love middle school kids! They are full of life and yet experiencing profound emotional and physical changes. Middle school is a time when kids make important decisions about who they are and what they believe. And so WyldLife leaders seek to model and express God's love to our young friends by learning their names, hearing their stories and honoring their God-given desire for a life of fun, adventure and purpose. How do I get information about upcoming events? Add your email to the WyldLife email distribution list for monthly reminders. The NCS Week at a Glance will have Save the Dates in the Middle School section. Pick up a flyer from Mrs. Gonzales 1 week prior to the event. How often does WyldLife meet? 1-2 times a month. Come when you can and just have fun.

Where are WyldLife Clubs/Events held? Clubs are held at a NCS parent’s home. There is no charge and no need to bring anything. There are a couple of events at Jump Street and Great Skate (these range from $10-$12). Who runs Clubs/Events? Mrs. Gonzales and Jr. Leaders (HS and College Leaders) Where do I see pictures from clubs/events? Follow NCSWyldLife on Instagram

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FROM THE DESKS OF SECONDARY PRINCIPALS, SAMANTHA MASZTON & JEFF PARSONS Secondary School Academic Year 2021-2022

Secondary Registration Group

8:00-9:00

Last name beginning with A, B, or C

9:00-10:00

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

10:00-11:00

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

11:00-12:00

Teacher Lunch Break

12:00-1:00

Last name beginning with L, M, or N

1:00-2:00

Last name beginning with O, P, Q, R, or S

2:00-3:00

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

6. Club Offerings

2. Bell Schedule

7. Medical Related Forms

3. PE Uniforms to purchase (no pre-order necessary)

8. Driver Registration Forms (HS)

4. Volunteer Sign-Up Table

9. Senior Lunch Release Forms (HS)

5. Student Schedule

10. iPad Use Agreement Forms (HS)

Time

August 4th

See Above

August 5th

12:00 - 1:15 PM

August 9th

7:45 AM

August 9th

N/A

August 17th

5:30 PM

September 2nd

During school hours

Event Secondary Registration Day

Don Sanderson Gymnasium

Grades 6-8: MS Hallway Grades 9-12: Gymnasium

Report to First Hour

We are looking forward to another great year at Northwest Christian School! Sincerely, Samantha Maszton Middle School Principal/Assistant Superintendent

Location

Jeff Parsons High School Principal

N/A

More details to come

Don Sanderson Gymnasium

NCS SECONDARY GRADES 6-12 CALENDAR 2021-2022 *Dates subject to change. Please check the Week-at-a-Glance for updated information

August 4 5 9 9-11 17 27

MS & HS Registration Day New Student Welcome Party 12:00-1:15 First Day of School High School Camp “Back to School Night” 5:30 pm Teacher In-Service - No School

September 2 6 13 17

Picture Day 6-11th NO SCHOOL - Labor Day College Readiness Night 6:30 Teacher In-Service - No School

October 1 2 4 4-5 7 8 11-15 22 26

Homecoming Homecoming Dance MS Choir Concert Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-5:30 pm Early Dismissal 11:00 am - ALL GRADES MS/HS 11:00 Dismissal Fall Break 6th Grade Day Juniors PSAT

December 8 13 16 18 20-22 22 23-9

ALL School Christmas Chapel 6-12 Band Concert MS/HS Choir concert Winter Formal High School Finals - 11:00 am Dismissal (9th-12th) MS Amazing Race/11:00 am Dismissal Christmas Break

January 10 13 14 17 21

School Resumes Future Freshman Night/HS Info. Night Teacher In-Service - No School NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day HS/MS Elective Fair

February 16 17 18 21 26

ACT Juniors MS Crusaders Unified Day Teacher In-Service - No School NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day HS Sadie Hawkins

March 4-6 7-8 8 10 11 14-18 22

Spring Musical Parent Teacher Conf. 3:30-5:30 pm NJHS Induction Early Dismissal 11:00 am ALL 11:00 am Dismissal Spring Break HS Choir Concert

April 1 14 15 18 22-24 25 29

Teacher In-Service - No School NHS Induction NO SCHOOL - Good Friday NO SCHOOL - Easter Monday MS Choir Trip/Band Trip MS Play Teacher In-Service - No School

May 10 11 12 16 16-20 24-27 26 27 27

6/2021

HIGH SCHOOL LATE 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 lat 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.

Use of Backpack – Middle School Only No backpacks will be permitted to be carried throughout the day into the classrooms. The backpack must be left in the locker.

HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 9TH GRADE SUPPLIES ⬤

4 packages loose leaf paper (wide or college ruled)

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one package of colorful Expo markers

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2 composition notebooks

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Earbuds

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Highlighters

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3 packages lined index cards (3x5)

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Pens and Pencils

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Clear Sheet Sleeves (at least 10)

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one package of thin markers

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Several one inch binders OR one large 3 inch

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Hard copy (paper) academic planner of your choice

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TI-84 Calculator

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Graph paper

10TH GRADE SUPPLIES ⬤

1- large 3 ring binder

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College ruled notebook paper

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Pens (black or blue and red)

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Pencils

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Colored Pencils

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Highlighters (3 different colors)

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White-out

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Erasers

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3 packages index cards (3x5)

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TI-84 Calculator

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Graph Paper

HIGH SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 11TH GRADE SUPPLIES ⬤

Pencils

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College ruled notebook paper

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Pens (black or blue and red)

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Black Ultra Fine Point Sharpie pen or gel pen

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Colored Pencils (Crayola preferred. 12 colors)

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Highlighter (2 colors)

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White-out

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Erasers

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5 tabbed dividers

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Sticky Notes (1”x1”)

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Ear Phones/Ear Buds

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Correction Tape

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3- 1” three ring binders

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Clear Sheet Sleeves (at least 10)

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TI-84 Calculator

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Graph Paper

12TH GRADE SUPPLIES ⬤

College ruled notebook paper

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Pens (black or blue)

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Pencils

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Highlighters (3 colors)

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3- 1 ½” three ring binders

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100- 3x5 index cards

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Clear Sheet Sleeves (at least 30)

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Tab Dividers (3 sets of 5 tab)

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TI-84 Calculator

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Graph Paper

iPAD ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (Page 1) The policies, procedures, and information within this document apply to all NCS-owned iPads deployed by NCS.

High School Annual Technology Fee: $75.00 (Payable on Secondary Registration Day) Students who violate this Acceptable Use Policy may be subject to: disciplinary action, confiscation, or removal of content. Devices and passcode must be surrendered immediately upon request by any NCS staff member. User Responsibilities ● Charge it. Start each day at 100%. ● Keep the case on. Issued case protects the screen and device. Don’t remove it. ● Handle with care. Do not spin or drop, put heavy objects, food, or drinks on top, or subject to extreme cold or heat - like inside your car. ● Be responsible. Obtain permission before taking video or pictures of others, including teachers. Use your iPad as a tool during class and for entertainment when permitted. ● Don’t lose it. Know where your iPad is located and set up Find My iPad in case it is misplaced. ● Don’t lend it. You should be the only user of your iPad. Sign out from your accounts whenever using a shared device. ● Back it up. Follow iPad Setup Instructions to backup your work in Google Drive and/or iCloud. ○ Malfunctions or technical issues are not acceptable excuses for failing to complete school work. NCS is not responsible for work that is lost or corrupted on the iPad. ● Troubleshoot. You will need to establish any internet connections off campus. Be resourceful and ask for help when needed. Seek tutorials on Canvas and the internet for assistance before contacting teachers and/or tech support. Lost, Damaged, or Stolen iCloud services should be enabled to allow location tracking, including Find My iPad. If your iPad is misplaced or stolen, SoS or HelpDesk@ncsaz.org should be contacted as soon as possible. Outside school hours, Find My iPad can be activated using the associated iCloud account on a second device. iPad maintenance and repairs are monitored and authorized solely by the technology team. 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 notify SoS or email HelpDesk@ncsaz.org. The following fee structure applies to any school-owned iPad that is either lost, damaged, or stolen: 1. Damaged iPads, if repairable, student will pay ● $100 fee (1st time) ● Full price for all needed repairs (2nd time and thereafter) 2. Lost, stolen, or otherwise irreparable iPads, student will pay ● Full replacement cost NCS iPad Network and Internet Policy Prohibited Uses All prohibited uses may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. ● Accessing Inappropriate Materials – Users are not allowed to send, access, upload, download or distribute offensive, threatening, pornographic, obscene, disruptive, defamatory, abusive, profane, gang-related, racially offensive, illegal, or sexually explicit materials.

iPAD ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (Page 2) ● Inappropriate Activities – Use of the school’s internet/email accounts for financial or commercial gain or for any illegal activity. iPad cannot be used as a hotspot or internet connection for non school uses. ● Misuse of iPads – Use of the camera to take inappropriate, illicit or sexually explicit photographs or videos, or to embarrass anyone in any way. Any use of a camera in restrooms or changing rooms, regardless of intent, is strictly prohibited. Taking pictures of other people without the permission of those in the photograph is strictly prohibited. Posting of images/videos in a public forum, without permission from those photographed, is strictly forbidden. Use of the microphone to record without consent from a teacher. Any user caught trying to gain access to another user’s accounts, files, or data will be subject to disciplinary action. Any attempt to modify or destroy hardware/case, software, or data will be subject to disciplinary action.

Parent/Guardian and Student Usage Agreement (Sign Electronically via Blackbaud prior to Registration Day) 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 the separate policies. 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, administrators, or officers) responsible for materials students may acquire or 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.

Parents & Students will receive a notification in our new Student Information System, Blackbaud, to electronically sign the iPad Acceptable Use Form. Blackbaud is replacing PlusPortals and is an online system. Please keep in mind that this must be signed prior to the issuance of an iPad. Student Name (print) ________________________________________________________________Grade________________ Signature _______________________________________________________ Date _________________ Parent/Guardian Name (print) ________________________________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ________________

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS Northwest Christian High School offers the following sports programs as extra-curricular activities for high school students. Annual Spiritual Emphasis Theme Fall Sports: ● Girls Volleyball – F, JV, Varsity ● Girls Cheer – JV, Varsity ● Boys Football – JV, Varsity Winter Sports: ● Girls Cheer – JV, Varsity ● Girls Soccer – JV, Varsity ● Girls Basketball – F, JV, Varsity ● Boys Basketball – F, JV, Varsity ● Boys Soccer – JV, Varsity ● Boys Wrestling – JV, Varsity Spring Sports: ● Girls Track – Varsity Only ● Boys Track – Varsity Only ● Golf – Varsity Only ● Girls Softball – JV, Varsity ● Girls Tennis – JV, Varsity ● Girls Sand Volleyball - Varsity ● Boys Baseball – JV, Varsity ● Boys Volleyball- JV, Varsity 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.

WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HOME OF THE NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CRUSADERS HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER 2021-ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGES

All Athletes –speed, conditioning & agility

Tuesday & Thursday

7:00AM – 8:00AM at NCS (cost involved)

Football is required to do the above conditioning along with the weight lifting

Summer open gyms in June those interested in trying out for a High School Team – Contact the Athletic Office for changes

HS Girls Volleyball Tuesday & Thursday HS Girls Basketball Monday & Wednesday HS Boys Basketball Monday & Wednesday

4:00-6:00 PM 4:00-6:00 PM 6:30-8:30 PM

HS Cross Country

6:30 AM contact athletic office for locations

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

HS Cheer Team – T & TH 6-8:00 PM

****All incoming 9th graders and new to NCS girls in 10th-12th grade – second CHEER tryouts will be in the first week of August Contact the Athletic Office for the tryout packet and virtual info to practice and to sign up and get times  

High School Basketball may also play some summer games in June– Basketball coaches set these up –players determined from those at open gyms High School Football will play some 7 on 7 passing league games and possibly attend an NAU team camp the end of July – players by invitation from Coach

High School-FALL SEASON BEGINS

High School Cross Country practice and Volleyball tryouts begin on August 9th, 2021-physicals due in by 8/6 (Girls volleyball will hold a mandatory camp for tryouts August 3, 4 & 5 prior to the Monday tryouts on 8/9) Sign- ups for season start and tryouts will be at Registration Day for VB & CC 8/4

High School Football begins their official first day of practice -August 9th, 2021-physicals due in by 8/6 Those invited to a FB camp by Coach Inness the week before will need their physicals in before you leave for camp-if this proceeds

Summer is a good time to take care of a few things to be ready for ALL seasons of sport High School Winter Season begins on November 1st and Spring Season begins on February 7th

All High School Athletes that participate in a sport are required to have a yearly sports physical prior to trying out. NCS will offer a one day Sports Physical- July 24th 8:00-11:30am Cost $25 There will be an online sign up available later in June *FORMS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE FILLED OUT FOR THE PHYSICAL ARE IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE OR can be emailed to you

ALSO: AIA Requirements to be eligible to participate: All 9th graders and any new student to athletics in 10th-12th grade must take the concussion & opiod course on the AIA website under AIA Academy & Brainbook and bring in a copy of the certificate of completion-(if you did this last year you do not have to retake it) 1) 2) 3)

If you are a 9th grader you do not need to fill out any other forms besides the physical & take the concussion and opiod course If you are a new 10th – 12th grader transferring and plan to try to participate in Athletics you need to fill out a 550 transfer form on the AIA website 10th-12th graders that are transferring from a school and have played a sport will also need a hardship appeal form to appeal to play that same sport or you will be required to sit out 50% of the season - you CAN play the full season of a sport that you did not participate in.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP INFORMATION August 9th - 11th

Fee: $75

Lost Canyon 1450 Perkinsville Rd. Williams, AZ 86046

This year, High School Camp will literally kick off the school year! Camp starts on the first day of school. It gives us an opportunity to welcome our new classmates to NCS, introduce the schoolwide spiritual theme, and begin to establish our year-long community groups. This is an amazing opportunity for us to start the year united together as an entire school.

WHAT LOST CANYON PROVIDES: Blankets, pillows, pillow cases, sheets, towels, Coffee Shop, Snack Bar, General Store, hot tub zip line *seasonally, pool, *seasonally, memories, and more!!

STUDENT PARKING 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.

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The Frameworks Biblical Worldview Initiative is an extension of Northwest Christian School Online and represents expanded opportunities for high school students to dig deeper and explore further their growing understanding of the truths of God’s word, their meaning within worldview formation, and their relevance in every area of life. These electives will be available online starting in August 2021 and are part of Northwest Christian School’s recently announced “Distinctive Diploma” program—a partnership between Northwest Christian and Grand Canyon University, Arizona Christian University, and Huntington University.

Christians Might Be Crazy: Answering the Top Seven Objections to Christianity A leading Christian author and internationally renowned speaker, Mark Driscoll is the pastor of The Trinity Church and his best-selling book, “Christians Might Be Crazy”, is the basis for this course. Pastor Driscoll will walk students through the fundamentals of apologetics and strengthen their understanding of a Biblical defense of their faith.

Creation Science and Biblical Worldview Russ Miller is the author of five books on Biblical creationism and an acclaimed Speaker who has presented in thousands of church services about the validity of the Genesis account. The founder of Creation, Evolution, and Science Ministries, Russ Miller is prepared to help students understand the theological and scientific truths that are the foundations of understanding our role and place in the world.

Military Service: Worldview, History, and Preparation A graduate of Northwest Christian and West Point, Mia Odom was one of the first women in U.S. Military history to pilot the Blackhawk helicopter. Having worked to establish and lead the ROTC programs at Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University, Mia Odom’s course will enable students with aspirations of military service to know what it means to be ready: physically, spiritually, and mentally.

Healthcare: Mission, Ethics, and Worldview I Dr. Allan Sawyer and his family have been serving in developing countries since 2003, Working most often with Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse. After "retiring" from private practice in 2017, Dr. Sawyer is now devoting himself to serving and teaching at mission hospitals around the world, frequently travelling to areas of high-risk associated with illnesses like Ebola. Students who aspire to work within the medical field as doctors, nurses, technicians, and therapists will benefit from this course. (Available Spring 2022)

Young Life Leadership Development I and II Young Life is a Christian organization that has had a profound impact across the globe. With camps in eighteen states and clubs within over 8,500 school internationally, Young Life reaches nearly half-a-million students on a weekly basis. This momentous effort requires nearly 70,000 volunteers. In this course, you will learn about the scope of Young Life’s impact and prepare to lead within this dynamic organization.

Heart of Worship: Preparing for Worship Ministry Leadership I As worship pastors and authors, Josh James and Justin Unger founded Likewise Worship as a resource for both aspiring and veteran worship leaders. This course will Help students understand the Biblical foundations for worship ministry, the theology Of worship, and provide the pragmatic steps to grow the reach and impact of worship ministry.

Distinctive Diplomas: a partnership that presents a new and unique opportunity for high school students

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World Religions We live in a world with many different worldviews, various religious beliefs, and ideas surrounding God and truth. In this class we will seek to understand what major factors make up one’s worldview, investigate the major religions, their core beliefs, practices, and how we can lovingly engage in healthy dialogue with grace and truth. Units of study will include Theism, Polytheism, Pantheism, Naturalism and Cults. (Available Spring 2022).

Public Safety: Foundations, Careers, Perspectives, and Christian Worldview* Are you considering a career as a first responder? Led by leaders within the Phoenix Police Department and the Phoenix Fire Department, students will learn about the foundations for public service, how to take the first steps in pursuit of a career as a first responder, and where Christian values impact that pursuit. (Available Spring 2022.)

Christ and the Arts Andrew Coley presents a survey of the myriad of ways in which the Creator has imbued within each of us a creative capacity. Your artistic inclinations are not happenstance. Instead, students will learn they are fundamental to Imago Dei, being created in His image. Students will learn to appreciate this truth in art that has been created through time while seeing how to apply these principles In their own future artistic pursuits.

Will these courses transfer into my public high school or charter school? Yes. Frameworks is an extension of Northwest Christian High School, a fully accredited high school program. NCHS is accredited through Cognia (AdvancED) and one of just fifteen exemplary accredited high schools in the world through the Association of Christian Schools International. What are the costs? Each semester long course is $250. What are Distinctive Diplomas? Created in partnership with three uniquely Christian universities, Distinctive Diplomas will not replace the traditional Northwest Christian High School Diploma available to students who earn the standard 26 credits within four years. Distinctive Diplomas will be an additional diploma offer available to students who take an additional four online half-credit courses during their four years of high school. Distinctive Diplomas will first be made available to the classes of 2024 and 2025, kicking off in the Fall of 2021. What are the Distinctive Diplomas that will be available? Initially, eleven Distinctive Diplomas will be available. These include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Christian Apologetics: Defending the Faith (ACU) Imago Dei: Creation Science and Biblical Worldview (ACU) Transforming Culture with Truth: Law, Politics, and Worldview (ACU) Faith and Freedom (GCU and ACU) Missions: Far and Near (GCU and ACU) Foundations for Military Service (GCU and ACU) Praise and Worship: Performance and Ministry Leadership (GCU) Healthcare, Exercise Science, and Biblical Worldview (GCU) Public Safety and First Response Preparation (GCU) Young Life Leadership Development (GCU) Digital Media Arts and Christian Worldview (HU)

What are the advantages of earning a Distinctive Diploma? The courses required to earn a Distinctive Diploma are being developed by key leaders within the fields they represent, pulling together the latest resources from partner universities and outstanding teaching. Additionally, the partner universities recognize the value of this diploma program, offering $500/year for up to four years. This $2000 is in addition to the existing partnership scholarships enjoyed between these universities and Northwest Christian High School.

HS COMMUNITY GROUPS A key component in providing Northwest Christian high school students the opportunity to develop a biblical worldview is experiencing biblical community. One of the primary values of the early church was their dedication to fellowship, or “living life together” (Acts 2:42). We believe that sustained life change happens most effectively within the context of intentional relationships- to grow spiritually, one must be connected relationally. One area of campus life that offers a place for students to connect and grow with one another is Community Groups. Community Groups provide an environment where high school students can develop personal, intentional relationships within a core community. Groups are composed of students within the same grade and gender (a typical group size is 5-8 students). Freshmen and Sophomore groups are guided by Juniors and Seniors who have been trained and mentored in small group leadership; Junior and Senior groups are led by Northwest Christian faculty and staff. Groups meet every Wednesday after chapel to discuss and apply biblical truth, pray together, and encourage one another. Opportunities also exist throughout the school year for groups to serve together in the community as well as enjoy friendly competition and activities with other groups. Learning to invest in biblical relationships is an integral part of a high school student’s spiritual development- we believe Community Groups provide an outlet for students to connect relationally as they grow spiritually in following Jesus.