NCS ONLINE & FLEX

Dear NCS Online Family,

The new school year is just around the corner! We are excited to announce our school theme for this upcoming year as “Fix Your Focus” The theme is based on Colossians 3:2 that says “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth ” We are so excited to see how God grows the student body as we ponder this verse. 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 with any questions.

NCS Online Orientation

Monday, August 7th, will kick off the new school year with the NCS Online Orientation The elementary orientation includes a series of videos for parents and learning coaches to watch The secondary orientation includes a series of videos for parents as well as a student orientation given through our learning management system, Canvas. You will be able to complete the orientation at your convenience, but it must be completed before classes begin on August 14th.

The NCS Online Orientation will include the following sessions:

● How To Navigate the Canvas LMS

● How To Access and Navigate Your Courses

● How To Access Online Course Materials

● How To Be Successful As an Online Student

● And More!

More information will be coming out about the orientation as well as accessing your NCS Google account, Canvas, and textbooks so please watch your email.

Important Dates in August

Secondary Registration Day Secondary (6-9th grades)

Online and Flex Students

August 3rd Elementary Meet the Teacher Day Elementary (K-5th grades) Online and Flex Students

Location: NCS Gym

Please see the Secondary Principal Welcome letter for more details and your Registration Day time slot.

Location: NCS Gym

Please see the Elementary Principal Welcome letter for more details.*

August 7th-11th NCS Online Orientation All Online and Flex Students Online - Canvas LMS

August 14th First Day of School Online and Flex Students Online - Canvas LMS

*You will be able to pick up your books during the Elementary Meet the Teacher Day. If you are not local and would prefer to have your books shipped, we are happy to do that Please email jgake@ncsaz org to arrange shipping

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

Sincerely,

Samantha Maszton Assistant Superintendent

Jessica Gake Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Online