Hello NCA Bears! As we step into the final week of February, it's hard to ignore the ticking clock reminding us that there's just a little under three months left in this school year. But don’t worry, there's still plenty of time to accomplish your goals! If you find yourself falling behind, now's the perfect moment to create a plan of action to ensure you finish strong and on schedule. Along with your focus on your academics, our calendar is filling up with exciting events. Keep a close eye on both the Field Trip Message Board and School Events Calendar for the latest updates and announcements. Lastly, I understand that many of you are eagerly awaiting details regarding prom and graduation. Rest assured, as soon as we have all the information finalized for these memorable occasions, we'll share it with you. Let's make these remaining months of the school year memorable! Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Talent Showcase! - We are holding an NCA Talent Showcase in March! This event is for NCA students, NCA families, and NCA staff. Acts will be entirely prerecorded and played during an all-school assembly. If you would like to participate, please fill out this interest form by March 1, 2024. See the attached flyer for more information. Intent to Return - On Wednesday, March 6 th, you will be sent a webmail asking you to share your plans for next school year. This is called the Intent to Return process. Please take a minute to read this webmail and follow the instructions on how to submit your plans for next year. If you are unsure how to or need assistance, please reach out to your homeroom teacher. Caretakers will see “Plans for Next Year” on your to-do list. Please make sure it is completed by Wednesday, May 1st. We hope you continue to stay at NCA with us! Updated Truancy Process - Last week I sent out a webmail regarding the updated Truancy Process. If you haven’t already, please take a minute to review so you are aware of these changes. To address any concerns you may have, we'll be hosting a Q&A Session for Families on TODAY, February 26th at 3:30pm. To ensure you don't miss it, a calendar invite containing the link has been added to your planners. Additionally, a separate webmail with the link will be sent later today. If you are unable to attend, a recording will be provided. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail.· Ice Skating Meetup - Meet at Reno Ice during their public skate time. Be sure to arrive 20-30 minutes early to pay and get rental equipment as the public skate time is only an hour. Hot chocolate will be provided. Wednesday,March 6th 11:30am - 12:30pm - NoNV: Reno…Click here to RSVP NCA Silver Knights "Knight" - The Henderson Silver Knights are excited to welcome Nevada Connection Academy! The team would like to offer a special discount to Nevada Connections Academy students, staff, family, & friends! Show that school pride as we take on Bakersfield! Wednesday,March 6th 7:00pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP Indoor Rock Climbing - Let’s climb together at the Indoor Rock Climbing Center. Experience and equipment are not needed. Indoor Rock Climbing Staff will be there to assist and walk you through the basics of climbing. Don’t forget to bring water! Friday, April 12th 11:00am - SoNV: Las Vegas…Click here to RSVP February 26th @ 2:00pm - Student Council Meeting…………….Click here to join.
March 6th - Intent to Return Opens - A webmail will be sent with more details. March 8th - End of Quarter 3 Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week!
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Hello NCA Bears! I hope you had a wonderful 3-day weekend! For those of you who chose to work, I hope you found it to be productive. For those of you who didn’t, it’s ok! Jump back in today and make things happen. As we navigate through the week and the remainder of the school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of self-confidence in not only your years of high school but life outside of high school as well. Confidence should be looked at as a foundation on which you build your dreams, aspirations, and accomplishments. It's the unwavering belief in yourself, the courage to pursue your passions, and the resilience to overcome setbacks. With confidence, you can conquer challenges, embrace opportunities, and find success. Confidence is not gained overnight. It is something you will grow over time through self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-belief. As you work towards building your confidence, always remember to believe in yourself, we certainly believe in YOU! State Testing - We apologize for any confusion regarding state testing. Attached you will find the updated calendar for testing including grade levels. We have also added the label of “not required” to testing data views so you can easily identify if that specific test is required for you to complete. Please continue to reach out with questions if you need further clarification. Nevada Reading Week - Student Council is putting together a book recommendation list for Nevada Reading Week and would like to hear your book reviews and book recommendations. Take a moment to fill out the survey HERE. The survey will close on February 25th. Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Parent Satisfaction Survey - We would love your feedback! Please take a minute to complete the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey. You can access this survey through the link in your to-do list. The survey will close on February 25th. Thank you to those who have already submitted their feedback and to those who plan on doing so. We appreciate you! Talent Showcase! - We are holding an NCA Talent Showcase in March! This event is for NCA students, NCA families, and NCA staff. Acts will be entirely prerecorded and played during an all-school assembly. If you would like to participate, please fill out this interest form by March 1, 2024. See the attached flyer for more information. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Valentine’s Pottery Night w/StuCo - Paint and mingle at a late Valentine’s gathering. Take time out of your week for a creative activity, paint a Valentine’s mug, or heart plate, or pick a different project. Participants will have to return to the studio in 7-10 days to retrieve the painted item after firing. Wednesday,February 21st- 6:15pm-8:30pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP NCA Silver Knights "Knight" - The Henderson Silver Knights are excited to welcome Nevada Connection Academy! The team would like to offer a special discount to Nevada Connections Academy students, staff, family, & friends! Show that school pride as we take on Bakersfield! Wednesday,March 6th 7:00pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP Valentine’s Pottery Night w/StuCo - Paint and mingle at a late Valentine’s gathering. Take time out of your week for a creative activity, paint a Valentine’s mug, or heart plate, or pick a different project. Participants will have to return to the studio in 7-10 days to retrieve the painted item after firing.
Wednesday,February 21st- 6:15pm-8:30pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP NCA Silver Knights "Knight" - The Henderson Silver Knights are excited to welcome Nevada Connection Academy! The team would like to offer a special discount to Nevada Connections Academy students, staff, family, & friends! Show that school pride as we take on Bakersfield! Wednesday,March 6th 7:00pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP February 20th @ 1pm - FBLA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join. February 20th @ 1pm - Book Club Meeting………….Click here to join. January 24th @ 10am - ACT Boot Camp………….Registration required. If you signed up, check your webmail for more information. Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! Hello NCA Bears! As we move further into February, I wanted to highlight its special significance as Black History Month. Throughout history, Black individuals have made extraordinary contributions to various fields, impactfully shaping our world. This month provides us with an opportunity to recognize, honor, and learn from the remarkable achievements and resilience of the Black community. Interested in celebrating differently this year? How about writing a rap dedicated to a historical figure that impacted Black History? Detailed information including the deadline can be found here. Let this month serve as a reminder of the importance of embracing diversity, fostering inclusivity, and continuing to learn from one another State Testing - We apologize for any confusion regarding state testing. Attached you will find the updated calendar for testing including grade levels. We have also added the label of “not required” to testing data views so you can easily identify if that specific test is required for you to complete. Please continue to reach out with questions if you need further clarification. Nevada Reading Week - Student Council is putting together a book recommendation list for Nevada Reading Week and would like to hear your book reviews and book recommendations. Take a moment to fill out the survey HERE. The survey will close on February 25th. Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Parent Satisfaction Survey - We would love your feedback! Please take a minute to complete the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey. You can access this survey through the link in your to-do list. The survey will close on February 25th. Thank you to those who have already submitted their feedback and to those who plan on doing so. We appreciate you! ACT Boot Camp - Our last ACT Boot Camp is coming soon! ACT boot camps are averaging a 30-40% boost in your overall ACT score! REMINDER: All students must take the ACT exam to get a high school diploma. Typically you take this during your Junior year. More information regarding testing dates and locations will be shared soon! Interested in joining?? Please sign up HERE. The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 14th. IMPORTANT REMINDER - Attendance is required at one of the three ACT Boot Camps for all 11th-grade students. Please plan to attend the following: February 24th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm………………..Register HERE. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Valentine’s Pottery Night w/StuCo - Paint and mingle at a late Valentine’s gathering. Take time out of your week for a creative activity, paint a Valentine’s mug, or heart plate, or pick a different project. Participants will have to return to the studio in 7-10 days to retrieve the painted item after firing. Wednesday,February 21st- 6:15pm-8:30pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP NCA Silver Knights "Knight" - The Henderson Silver Knights are excited to welcome Nevada Connection Academy! The team would like to offer a special discount to Nevada Connections Academy students, staff, family, & friends! Show that school pride as we take on Bakersfield! Wednesday,March 6th 7:00pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP February 13th @ 12:30 pm - UNLV FAFSA Presentation for Seniors ……….Click here to join
February 19th - President’s Day- No School Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! Hello NCA Bears! We have reached testing season! For many of you (grades 10-12), you will be completing one (or more) state assessments over the next couple of months. As a reminder, in-person state testing is mandatory. If you haven’t found your specific information yet, please take a few minutes to look for it within your data views. Once you are in your data views, search for “testing” and select the testing data views with the current school year. As a reminder, the following tests are being administered: Please let us know if you have any questions or if you are unsure of how to find your testing information. We will continue to provide updates and reminders along the way. Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Parent Satisfaction Survey - We would love your feedback! Please take a minute to complete the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey. You can access this survey through the link in your to-do list. The survey will close on February 25th. Thank you to those who have already submitted their feedback and to those who plan on doing so. We appreciate you! ACT Boot Camp - Our last ACT Boot Camp is coming soon! ACT boot camps are averaging a 30-40% boost in your overall ACT score! REMINDER: All students must take the ACT exam to get a high school diploma. Typically you take this during your Junior year. More information regarding testing dates and locations will be shared soon! Interested in joining?? Please sign up HERE. The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 14th. IMPORTANT REMINDER - Attendance is required at one of the three ACT Boot Camps for all 11th-grade students. Please plan to attend the following: February 24th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm………………..Register HERE. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Valentine’s Pottery Night w/StuCo - Paint and mingle at a late Valentine’s gathering. Take time out of your week for a creative activity, paint a Valentine’s mug, or heart plate, or pick a different project. Participants will have to return to the studio in 7-10 days to retrieve the painted item after firing. Wednesday,February 21st- 6:15pm-8:30pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP Rock Your CTE Exam! FREE Test Prep Session - Need help preparing for your upcoming CTE exam?? Join one of the prep sessions below! Marketing Pathway Saturday, February 10th - 9am-12pm……………………………Click here to join Business Pathway Friday, February 9rd - 4-7pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Workplace Readiness Exam (all pathways) Friday, February 9rd - 1-3pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 12-2pm……………………………Click here to join February 5th @ 2pm - HOSA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join.
February 6th @ 11:30 am - TMCC Financial Aid Presentation (11th/12th grades)……….Clickhere to join February 6th @ 12:30 pm - UNLV Admissions Presentation for Seniors ……….Click here to join February 6th @ 1pm - Book Club Meeting………….Click here to join. February 9th @ 12:00 pm - Overcoming Test Anxiety ……….Click here to join February 13th @ 12:30 pm - UNLV FAFSA Presentation for Seniors ……….Click here to join Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! Hello NCA Bears! As we venture through these few days of January, I wanted to take a moment to share a smile and some positive energy with each one of you. Remember, a smile is a powerful tool that can brighten not only your day but also the days of those around you. So, let's start this week with a smile on our faces, a positive mindset, and a commitment to making the most of every opportunity that comes our way. Embrace the week with enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness. Share your knowledge and make a positive impact wherever you go. If you ever need guidance or encouragement, our doors are always open. We are here to support you. Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Parent Satisfaction Survey - We would love your feedback! Please take a minute to complete the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey. You can access this survey through the link in your to-do list. The survey will close on February 25th. Thank you to those who have already submitted their feedback and to those who plan on doing so. We appreciate you! State Testing - ACT, CTE, and Science testing information is now available in your data views. To see if you are required to take one of the mentioned tests, go into your data view section on your student page and look for “NCA - Testing - Confirmation DV 23/24 SY”. Here you will find what test you are required to take, if any, and your testing date, time, and location. Unsure of where to find your data views? Click on “links” at the top of your home page. ACT Boot Camp - Our last ACT Boot Camp is coming soon! ACT boot camps are averaging a 30-40% boost in your overall ACT score! REMINDER: All students must take the ACT exam to get a high school diploma. Typically you take this during your Junior year. More information regarding testing dates and locations will be shared soon! Interested in joining?? Please sign up HERE. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 26th. IMPORTANT REMINDER - Attendance is required at one of the three ACT Boot Camps for all 11th-grade students. Please plan to attend the following: February 24th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm………………..Register HERE. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Valentine’s Pottery Night w/StuCo - Paint and mingle at a late Valentine’s gathering. Take time out of your week for a creative activity, paint a Valentine’s mug, or heart plate, or pick a different project. Participants will have to return to the studio in 7-10 days to retrieve the painted item after firing. Wednesday,February 21st- 6:15pm-8:30pm - SoNV: Henderson…Click here to RSVP Rock Your CTE Exam! FREE Test Prep Session - Need help preparing for your upcoming CTE exam?? Join one of the prep sessions below! Marketing Pathway Saturday, Februrary 3rd - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 9am-12pm……………………………Click here to join Business Pathway Tuesday, January 30th- 5-8pm……………………………Click here to join Friday, February 9rd - 4-7pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Workplace Readiness Exam (all pathways) Wednesday, January 31st- 6-8pm……………………………Click here to join Friday, February 9rd - 1-3pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 12-2pm……………………………Click here to join January 29th @ 2pm - Student Council Meeting…………….Click here to join.
January 29th - February 9th - Benchmark Testing - 9th & 10th Graders **Be on the lookout for a webmail regarding your date and time if you haven't received one yet. Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Wishing you all a fantastic week filled with smiles! Hello NCA Bears! Hopefully, you’re staying on top of your weekly lessons and completing the weekly attendance form If not, please be sure to reach out for support. We’re here to help you! We want to help you be successful here! As we progress through the semester, key processes restart today to keep you on track. Please take a moment to review: Escalation: The escalation system reactivates today. You will begin seeing icons on your homepage indicating On Track, Approaching Alarm, or Alarm based on criteria outlined in the School Handbook. It includes attendance, lesson completion rates, and staff communication. Truancy Process: Regular attendance is crucial for compliance with state law. Complete the required 28 instructional hours weekly and communicate with your homeroom teacher to avoid being reported as truant. Refer to the attached PPT and NCA School Handbook for details. Academic Support Process: Academic progress is reviewed every three weeks. Students with two or more 'Fs' or a GPA under 2.0 may be on Academic Review, Warning, or Probation. Webmail notifications will be sent if you fall into one of the above categories. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Academic Support Process in the updated NCA School Handbook. Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Parent Satisfaction Survey - We would love your feedback! Please take a minute to complete the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey. You can access this survey through the link in your to-do list. The survey will close on February 25th. Thank you to those who have already submitted their feedback and to those who plan on doing so. We appreciate you! ACT Boot Camp - Our last ACT Boot Camp is coming soon! ACT boot camps are averaging a 30-40% boost in your overall ACT score! REMINDER: All students must take the ACT exam to get a high school diploma. Typically you take this during your Junior year. More information regarding testing dates and locations will be shared soon! Interested in joining?? Please sign up HERE. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 26th. IMPORTANT REMINDER - Attendance is required at one of the three ACT Boot Camps for all 11th-grade students. Please plan to attend the following: February 24th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm………………..Register HERE. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Rock Your CTE Exam! FREE Test Prep Session - Need help preparing for your upcoming CTE exam?? Join one of the prep sessions below! Marketing Pathway Tuesday, January 23th - 5-8pm……………………………Click here to join Friday, January 26th - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, Februrary 3rd - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 9am-12pm……………………………Click here to join Business Pathway Saturday, January 27th - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Tuesday, January 30th- 5-8pm……………………………Click here to join Friday, February 9rd - 4-7pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 3-6pm……………………………Click here to join Workplace Readiness Exam (all pathways) Saturday, January 27th - 12-2pm……………………………Click here to join Wednesday, January 31st- 6-8pm……………………………Click here to join Friday, February 9rd - 1-3pm……………………………Click here to join Saturday, February 10th - 12-2pm……………………………Click here to join NCA Rocks Assembly! - Join in on the fun with NCA Staff, your fellow peers and your PETS! Pets are encouraged to participate in the highly anticipated PET PARADE! See attached flyer for more information. Friday, January 26th @ 1pm……………………………Click here to join Universal Studios Grad Bash!- Graduating seniors can share a night of fun and excitement with all their friends at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of LA! Friday, May 10th - Depart @ 5:30am - All seniors welcome!…Click here to RSVP. January 22nd @ 2pm - HOSA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join.
January 23rd @ 1pm - Book Club Meeting………….Click here to join. Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week! Hello NCA Bears! Every year, we come together to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of January, honoring his remarkable life and legacy. President Ronald Reagan signed this day into law in 1983, with its first observance on January 20, 1986. It wasn't until the year 2000 that all states uniformly recognized this important holiday. Reflecting on Dr. King's impact, we recognize that, had he not been tragically assassinated in 1968, he could have celebrated his 95th birthday this past Sunday. May his extraordinary contributions to society continue to resonate with us each day. Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Driver’s Permit & License - Are you planning on getting your driver's permit or license soon? If so, you’ll need to bring the DMV Certification of Attendance - Form 301 - with you. This needs to be submitted to Cassandra Appleton prior to your appointment. Due to the large number of requests, she is unable to take last-minute requests. Please plan on submitting your request with plenty of time before your appointment (at least 48 hours in advance). Visit our website here for more information. ACT Boot Camp - Our last ACT Boot Camp is coming soon! ACT boot camps are averaging a 30-40% boost in your overall ACT score! REMINDER: All students must take the ACT exam in order to get a high school diploma. Typically you take this during your Junior year. More information regarding testing dates and locations will be shared soon! Interested in joining?? Please sign up HERE. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 26th. IMPORTANT REMINDER - Attendance is required at one of the three ACT Boot Camps for all 11th-grade students. Please plan to attend the following: February 24th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm………………..Register HERE. State Testing - WIDA, ACT, and CTE testing information is now available in your data views. To see if you are required to take one of the mentioned tests, go into your data view section on your student page and look for “NCA - High School Science In-Person Testing 23/24”. Here you will find what test you are required to take, if any, and your testing date, time, and location. Unsure of where to find your data views? Click on “links” at the top of your home page. Testing information for tests scheduled later in the semester will be released within the next month. YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted before the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. NCA Rocks Assembly! - Join in on the fun with NCA Staff, your fellow peers and your PETS! Pets are encouraged to participate in the highly anticipated PET PARADE! See attached flyer for more information. Friday, January 26th @ 1pm……………………………Click here to Join Universal Studios Grad Bash!- Graduating seniors can share a night of fun and excitement with all their friends at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of LA! Friday, May 10th - Depart @ 5:30am - All seniors welcome!…Click here to RSVP. January 16th - Student and Family Focus Groups…………….If you signed up, check your webmail for more information.
January 18th @ 10am - ACT Boot Camp………….Registration required. If you signed up, check your webmail for more information. Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! Welcome to the 2nd week (1st full week) of the 2nd Semester! Reacclimating your routine after a break can be quite challenging. The list of responsibilities may have grown, and your energy levels might have taken a hit. It's common to find yourself grappling with tasks that may not necessarily pique your interest, perhaps even nodding off in the process. Hang tight! We've all navigated through similar phases and persevered. You've got this too! While life may have thrown some extra challenges your way, remember that you possess strength and intelligence—qualities that empower you to overcome anything you set your mind to. And if you find yourself needing a boost along the way, we're here to lend a helping hand! Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. 2nd Semester Video - Did you get a chance to watch the 2nd Semester video sent out last week? If not, please take a few minutes to do so. There are important reminders that will help you have a successful semester. Click here ------>2nd Semester Video Focus Groups - On January 16th, our authorizer – the State Public Charter School Authority - will be conducting a remote Site Evaluation. Site Evaluations, required by law, allow the SPCSA to assess schools’ student achievement, progress to goals, and fulfillment of their mission, vision, and educational program outlined in their charter. Part of Site Evaluations include Focus Groups with stakeholders, including Caretakers. Groups provide first-hand and distinct feedback from stakeholders of the school and contribute to the overall evaluation of the school for this cycle. The SPCSA team is looking for 8-12 Student & Caretakers to join the focus group. The Focus Group will take place in LiveLesson with the evaluating team on January 16th from 1:00pm-1:45pm (Caretakers) & 2:00-2:45 (Students). Interested? Click here ------>Focus Group Survey **Please disregard if you’ve already signed up** Universal Studios Grad Bash!- Graduating seniors can share a night of fun and excitement with all their friends at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of LA! Friday, May 10th - Depart @ 5:30am - All seniors welcome!…Click here to RSVP January 8th @ 2pm - HOSA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join.
January 9th @ 1pm - Book Club Meeting………….Click here to join. January 9th @ 1pm - FBLA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join. January 15th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School! Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! Hello NCA Bears! Welcome to the 2nd Semester of the 2023-2024 School Year and a BIG welcome to those that are new to NCA! A new semester means a fresh start! Whether you ended the semester the way you had hoped to or you struggled to meet those goals that you set for yourself, EVERYONE gets that new start. A chance to be better than you were last semester and that new start begins TODAY! A consistent routine is directly connected to your success this semester. Are you waking up at the same time every day? Completing the required amount of lessons per week? Giving yourself time to decompress from the day? These are all key to helping you reach your goals. To help make it a successful 2nd Semester, please take a few minutes to watch this video. The video covers the following:
Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. LiveLesson Schedule - Our LiveLesson schedule can be found below. You can also access LiveLessons through your planner or on your homepage. 23/24 - NCA LiveLesson Schedule YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted prior to the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Universal Studios Grad Bash!- Graduating seniors can share a night of fun and excitement with all their friends at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of LA! Friday, May 10th - Depart @ 5:30am - All seniors welcome!…Click here to RSVP January 4th - 2nd Semester Begins
January 15th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School! Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a WONDERFUL (short) week!! Hello NCA Bears! As we approach the final stretch of the semester, it's hard to believe how quickly the school year has flown by. It feels like we just kicked off the start of the 2023-2024 school year. I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Due to the success of this initiative last school year, all courses will remain accessible over winter break. This will provide you with a valuable opportunity to submit any missing work and potentially boost your grades. What does this mean for you?
ACT Boot Camp - It’s almost time for our next ACT Boot Camp! ACT boot camps are averaging a 30-40% boost in your overall ACT score! REMINDER: All students must take the ACT exam in order to get a high school diploma. Typically you take this during your Junior year. Interested in joining?? Please sign up HERE. The deadline to register is Friday, January 5th. IMPORTANT REMINDER - Attendance is required at one of the three ACT Boot Camps for all 11th-grade students. Please plan to attend one of the following: Attendance - Attendance is a vital component of our school and must be consistently recorded. Attendance runs from Saturday to Friday and will be collected through this form each week. This DOES NOT mean you should wait until Friday to fill out your attendance form. Please fill it out first thing Monday morning. Unsure how to fill out the form, click here for instructions. Alarm/Approaching Alarm - With the end of the semester approaching, it is likely that you will be in alarm or approaching alarm for participation or lesson completion. This is common as courses reach 100% completion. Please disregard these alarms if you have completed all your work or if you are on track to finishing on time. If you aren't, please connect with a staff member this week. If you are in alarm or approaching alarm for contacts, you should plan to reach out to a staff member this week as well. Parent Involvement Policy and Compact --Your participation in your student’s education is important to us. Because of this, we have developed a Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Compact for Nevada Connections Academy. The Policy and Compact explains how the school plans to work with parents to review and improve programs and it describes how to participate in planning these programs. Federal law requires us to distribute the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Compact to parents and teachers. Attached is a copy of the Board-approved Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Compact for Nevada Connections Academy. You can also find a copy of this document in the School’s handbook on the Virtual Library or you can access it directly by clicking this link:https://www.connexus.com/library/launch.aspx?id=46203 YOU are invited to participate in our Student Spotlight! You can submit information about yourself through the 2023-2024 Student Spotlight form. Caretakers and NCA Staff are also encouraged to send in Student Spotlights. All entries submitted prior to the end of the week will be included in the following weekly webmail. Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Holiday Lights Event - Junior Class Meet Up to view the Holiday Cactus Garden lights. Admission is $2 (donated to local charities) for the Cactus Garden. Additional fees for chocolates. Planned by your Junior Class President. Wednesday, Dec 13th - 6:15pm…..…Click here to RSVP Universal Studios Grad Bash!- Graduating seniors can share a night of fun and excitement with all their friends at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of LA! Friday, May 10th - Depart @ 5:30am - All seniors welcome!…Click here to RSVP December 11th @ 2pm - HOSA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join.
December 12th @ 12:30 pm - Preparing for Winter Break (Counseling Dept. LL)….....Click here to join. December 12th @ 1pm - Book Club Meeting………….Click here to join. December 12th @ 1pm - FBLA Club Meeting…………….Click here to join. December 13th @ 2:30pm - Winter Assembly!…………….Click here to join. December 15th - End of 1st Semester December 18th - January 3rd - Winter Break! January 4th - 2nd Semester Begins Interested in joining an NCA club?? Click here to sign up! Check out our School Events Calendar for upcoming events this school year. Please reach out with any questions or concerns on or before Friday, December 15th. Wishing you a productive and restful winter break! |
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