NCS MIDDLE SCHOOL

6TH-8TH GRADE

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 2nd, will kick off the new school year with Secondary Registration Day. Please attend during the time set aside for your child. MS and HS are combined to support families with students in both areas. Time

8:00-9:00

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

12:00-1:00

1:00-2:00

2:00-3:00

Secondary Registration Group

Last name beginning with A, B, or C

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

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

Teacher Lunch Break

Last name beginning with L, M, or N

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

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

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

Lunch Menu Club Offerings

Bell Schedule Health Office

PE Uniforms to purchase Driver Registration Forms (HS)

Volunteer Sign-Up Table Senior Lunch Release Forms (HS)

Student Schedule High School Camp Rooming

Registration Day Fee: This year, we will be assessing a flat fee to your student’s Blackbaud Tuition Management Account, which can be paid with a debit or credit card. You can also pay your fee on Registration Day by cash or check.

Middle School: $120 High School: $220

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

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

-HS Parking Permit $60 - required to park on campus

-MS and HS 2023-2024 NCS Theme T-shirt

PRINCIPALS, SAMANTHA MASZTON & JEFF PARSONS

Health Office and Emergency Form

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

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

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

Important Dates in August

If you are unable to attend Registration Day on August 2nd, please feel free to contact Tammy Collins at tmcollins@ncsaz.org or 602-978-5134 ext. 514 to make an appointment prior to the first day of school.

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

Sincerely,

Samantha Maszton Middle School Principal/Assistant Superintendent

Jeff Parsons High School Principal

Dear NCS Secondary Families,

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

Philosophy

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

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

Attendance

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

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

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

Discipline

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

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

Partnering in Christ,

Jim James Dean of Students

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 the 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 or cargo shorts/pants are acceptable. 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

Spirit Week Dress Day Guidelines

-No tank tops

-Shorts/Skirt length must be a minimum of a 4 inch inseam

-Yoga pants/leggings may be worn with shorts over top

-No holes above the fingertips in jeans, shorts, or skirts

-Face paint and temporary hair color may be worn during this week if it goes with the dress theme (we encourage you to apply at home)

-No type of weapon (Real or Fake) is allowed

*Modesty is the general rule

Dresscodeissuesrelatedtomodestyand/orjudgmentcallsareatthediscretionofthefacultyandadministration. Modestyisthepriority

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

6th - 8th Grade Supplies:

● Planner purchased at Registration Day ($5.00)

● 2 - 1.5 inch binders

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

● 8 5 x 11 college ruled filler paper with three hole punch

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

● 1 composition notebooks -for language arts

● 1 pack 200 count of 3 x 5 notecards

● Pens

● Pencils (refill lead if mechanical)

● Colored pencils

● Pink Pearl Eraser

● 1 pack red pens/pencils for grading

● 2 highlighters

● 1 scissors

● 4 Whiteboard markers

● 4 glue sticks

● Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator (If your student is in a high school math, please see the calculator requirement below)

● Bible NASB or ESV

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

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

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:

6th Grade

● 2 Spiral notebooks – 70 sheets -for science and social studies

● 2 pocket folder for science

● 1 Composition notebook for SS- 100 sheets

● 1 Composition book w/grid paper for math

● Inexpensive pair of earbuds

7th Grade

● 1 Composition book for Math

● 1 Spiral notebook - 70 sheets - for science

● 2 pocket folder for science

● 3x3 sticky notes for English

8th Grade

● Graph Paper

● 3x3 sticky notes for English

Choir/Art Students

● Boys Choir Blue 2 pocket plastic folder, Girls Choir Red 2 pocket plastic folder, and Advanced Choir Purple 2 pocket plastic folder

● Worship Arts 1inch binder

● 9x12 Sketchbook for Art 8th Grade only

Band Students

● 1 inch black 3 ring binder

● 1 pack dividers

● Kleenex for the band room please!

Algebra and Geometry Students

● All middle school students in geometry will need a TI-84 graphing calculator