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:

● 3A Girls Volleyball – F, JV, Varsity

● D-IV Girls Cheer – JV, Varsity

● 4A Boys Football – JV, Varsity

● D-IV Girls Cross Country - Varsity

● D-IV Boys Cross Country - Varsity

Winter Sports:

● D-IV Girls Cheer – JV, Varsity

● 3A Girls Soccer – JV, Varsity

● 3A Girls Basketball –JV, Varsity

● 3A Boys Basketball – F, JV, Varsity

● 3A Boys Soccer – JV, Varsity

● D-IV Boys Wrestling – JV, Varsity

Spring Sports:

● D-IV Girls Track – Varsity

● D-IV Boys Track – Varsity

● D-III Golf Coed – JV, Varsity

● 3A Girls Softball – Varsity

● D-III Girls Tennis – Varsity

● D-II Girls Beach Volleyball - Varsity

● 3A Boys Baseball – JV, Varsity

● 4A 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.

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SUMMER2023-THETOPSUBJECTTOCHANGE

All Athletes –speed, conditioning & agility Tuesday & Thursday 6/7-7/21 on the NCS softball field 7:00AM – 8:00AM Football is required to do the above conditioning along with the summer weight lifting 4 days a week M-TH - also open to other sports

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 4:00-6:00 PM Boys Volleyball – Friday 4:00-6:00 PM

● HS Girls Basketball Monday & Wednesday 4:00-6:00 PM HS Cheer Team – T & TH 6-8:00 PM

● HS Boys Basketball Monday & Wednesday 6:30-8:30 PM

● HS Cross Country Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 6:30 AM contact athletic office for locations

****All incoming 9th graders and new to NCS girls in 10th-12th grade –the second HS CHEER tryout will be early August Contact the Athletic Office for the tryout packet, 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 a Tonto Rim camp the end of July – players by invitation from Coach

HIGHSCHOOL-FALLSEASONBEGINS

High School Cross Country practice and Volleyball tryouts begin on August 7th , 2023-physicals due before to start (Girls volleyball will hold a highly recommended mini-camp for tryouts 8/2 & 3 - prior to the Monday tryouts on 8/7 Sign- ups for season start and tryouts will be at Registration Day in August

High School Football begins their official first day of practice –July 31st, 2023

Completed physicals & RMA accounts due July 28

Those invited to FB camp by Coach Inness will need their physicals in by 7/24 before you leave for camp

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 October 31st and Spring Season begins on February 6th

NCS will host a sports physical day July 22nd- SignupGeniuslinkforphysicals https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DADAF23AAFE3-sports3

$25 paid to NCS and the cost will be donated back to your sport.

Athletic Clearance

● All High School Athletes that participate in a sport are required to have a yearly sports physical prior to trying out-these are loaded on the Register My Athlete website.

● ALL Athletes participating in a sport need to have a “Register My Athlete” Account set up online to be cleared to participate the first day. Your physical forms and certificate of completion from the concussion and opoid course will upload here. Link to get started- Register My Athlete | Northwest Christian School (ncsaz.org)

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 upload a copy of the certificate of completion-(if you did this last year you do not have to retake it)

1) If you are a 9th grader you do not need to fill out any other forms for AIA besides the physical & take the concussion and opiod course

2) 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

3) 10th-12th graders that are transferring in from another school - contact the NCS athletic office for eligibility status.

Fall Play (Grades 9-12)

PARTICIPATION FEE: $125

Come out and audition for the 2023 Fall Play! Audition dates are tentatively set for Late August. Performance dates are to be determined (Fall 2023). Watch for more information to follow.

NXNW Film Festival (Grades 9-12)

Make a short film of your own to be shown at the annual NXNW High School Film Festival. Submission guidelines will be posted in the fall and the deadline for entries will be early January, 2024.

Spring Musical: Auditions (Grades 9-12)

PARTICIPATION FEE: $125

DATES: TBA

Come out and audition for the 2024 Spring Musical! Audition dates are tentatively set for early December. Performance dates are to be determined (Spring 2024). Watch for more information to follow.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization for high schoolers that promotes leadership, service, character, and scholarship. There are over one million students participating in NHS activities today, in all 50 states and territories of the United States

The National Honor Society started in 1921 by an association of principals. It was the first honor society created across the country At almost 100 years old, the NHS is one of the most well-known educational and leadership groups.

The purpose of the National Honor Society is to elevate students’ and schools’ academics, leadership, and community engagement. NHS benefits students, communities, and colleges. Colleges have a way of seeing the academic and service commitment of an applicant through his or her Membership.

Scholarship

Per NCS guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.65

Service

This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without Compensation.

Leadership

Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for Others.

Character

The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

For more information, please see the NHS Advisor.

Elementary

3rd and 4th Grade - San Diego Floating Lab Trip, March 2024

Description: The annual elementary 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

Description: Traveling 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

6th through 8th Grades - Serve the City

Description: This is an amazing opportunity for all MS students to serve those in need in our local community! Students spend 2 nights and 3 days together as we serve and partner with various ministries around town to help our fellow community members who are in need.

8th Grade - Kids Kingdom Orphanage in Imuris, Mexico Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

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

8th Grade - End-of-the-Year trip

Description: It is a tradition for many years that 8th grade students end the school year with an exciting event (local or out of town)! Watch your email for more information

HIGH SCHOOL

9th through 12th Grades - Kids Kingdom Orphanage in Imuris, Mexico, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

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 - Fine & Performing Arts Trip

Description: The every-other-year HS choir trip is an incredible opportunity for high school students to experience major cities around the world This year’s trip will include musical instruction and performances that speckle the itinerary promoting skill development and a greater appreciation of the arts. For more information, please email Julie Dennis at jdennis@ncsaz.org. Don’t miss out on this one in a lifetime experience!

9th through 12th Grades - Washington D.C. Trip

Description: Faith, history, and education come together in Washington, D.C. on this school trip! Students grow in their personal faith while exploring the nation’s capital Devotionals, prayer time, and scripture are integrated into this educational Christian student travel program to ensure that students have a unique and spiritually rewarding experience while learning about our nation’s history and culture. For more information, please email Mrs Waymire at dwaymire@ncsaz org

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.