Students and Parents,
This is a reminder about upcoming events for NCCHS:
Monday, September 3rd
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 11th
*Seniors will begin the process of ordering caps and gowns for graduation
*Open House will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. We will have a free spaghetti supper and PTA meeting from 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., followed by an opportunity to visit classrooms to hear teachers' presentations.
Thursday, September 20
Homecoming Game
Saturday, September 22
Homecoming Dance
7:30 - 11:00 p.m. in the NCCHS Cafeteria
Monday, August 27, 2007
Warhawks On The Move
Congratulations are in order to Coach Grenda and his coaching staff and to our Varsity Football Team for their very impressive victory over Chicago's Brookes High School. Friday, August 31st, the team will host Chicago Simeon at Amos Jones Stadium.
Friday, August 17, 2007
NCCHS Uniform Dress Code Policy and Disruptive Items
Dear Parents and Students,
This is a reminder that NCCHS has a uniform policy that will be enforced consistently throughout the year. The uniform includes:
Solid White Tops (tucked in)
Solid Black or Navy Blue bottoms
Shoes with Black or White shoelaces
Students will be expected to be in uniforms beginning Monday, August 27, 2007. Because we want our students to look their very best at all times, we remind parents and students that the wearing of head gear, non-prescriptive eyewear, clothing that reveals the mid-drift area, footwear that creates safety hazards, and clothing that the administration views as inappropriate for school are not to be worn to school or school related activities.
Because we value quality instructional time, students are not to bring any items that are disruptive to teaching and learning.
Your compliance with the uniform dress code is very much appreciated! You may contact me at 847-578-7400 if you need additional clarification of this policy.
Leroy Davis
This is a reminder that NCCHS has a uniform policy that will be enforced consistently throughout the year. The uniform includes:
Solid White Tops (tucked in)
Solid Black or Navy Blue bottoms
Shoes with Black or White shoelaces
Students will be expected to be in uniforms beginning Monday, August 27, 2007. Because we want our students to look their very best at all times, we remind parents and students that the wearing of head gear, non-prescriptive eyewear, clothing that reveals the mid-drift area, footwear that creates safety hazards, and clothing that the administration views as inappropriate for school are not to be worn to school or school related activities.
Because we value quality instructional time, students are not to bring any items that are disruptive to teaching and learning.
Your compliance with the uniform dress code is very much appreciated! You may contact me at 847-578-7400 if you need additional clarification of this policy.
Leroy Davis
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Red and White Games
Don't forget that the annual Red & White Games will be this Friday, August 17th at 5:30 for JV and 7:00 Varsity. Both games will be played at Amos Jones Stadium.
NCCHS Athletes Take The Lead
Congratulations to 24 members of the Warhawk Athletic Department for their participation in the North Suburban Leadership Conference that was held on August 12, 2007 at Stevenson High School. Representing NCCHS were:
Edward Alvarez
Eric Alvendo
Terence Bedford
Michael Caston
Stacy Cheers
Iesha Coston
Brandon Curl
Jimon Hill
Lee Marcus Jones
Toye Jones
Casi Kneeland
Blanca Maysel
Brianca McDaniel
Cody Mercado
Mora Mickens
Marquis Miner
Daniel Packard
Jazmine Scott
Raven Snowden
Paris Stewart
Kimbria Tanner
Anthony Wells
Darryce Williams
Joshua Wright
We also want to acknowledge the parents of these students for allowing their students to represent our school.
Edward Alvarez
Eric Alvendo
Terence Bedford
Michael Caston
Stacy Cheers
Iesha Coston
Brandon Curl
Jimon Hill
Lee Marcus Jones
Toye Jones
Casi Kneeland
Blanca Maysel
Brianca McDaniel
Cody Mercado
Mora Mickens
Marquis Miner
Daniel Packard
Jazmine Scott
Raven Snowden
Paris Stewart
Kimbria Tanner
Anthony Wells
Darryce Williams
Joshua Wright
We also want to acknowledge the parents of these students for allowing their students to represent our school.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Parental Encouragement and Involvement Strategies
25 Strategies for Involvement and Encouragement of Your Child.
1. Set aside a time and quiet place for your child to complete homework on a daily basis.
2. Make an appointment with the counselor to set up a time to meet your child’s teachers.
3. Establish an effective way for two-way communication with the teacher (e.g. email,
telephone, notes, etc.).
4. Encourage your child to participate in extracurricular activities.
5. Ensure that your child eats a nutritional breakfast each day.
6. Arrange to visit your child’s classroom during the school day.
7. Ask your child to explain some of the activities that he/she learns during the day.
8. Visit your counselor to talk about your child’s transcript and graduation plan frequently.
9. Attend school-related activities to acquaint yourself with your child’s friends.
10. Encourage your child to engage in group studies with other children.
11. Consider creating a family book club where the family reads an appropriate book and
discusses the book at family gatherings.
12. Conduct family research projects on various colleges, universities and specialized schools as
a family activity.
13. Create a family bulletin board where you display report cards, notes from teachers, and
special projects.
14. Research opportunities for your child to participate in summer internships.
15. Let your child plan the next family vacation (of course with your guidance)
16. Take up a non-traditional hobby or activity with your child.
17. Create a portfolio of your child’s report cards, good notes, recommendation, awards, etc. to
include with his/her college application.
18. Try a weekend without TV, radio, IPOD, DVDs, cell phone and use that time to talk with
your child or play board games.
19. Volunteer to work in a food shelter or homeless shelter as a family project.
20. Join the PTO and volunteer to chair a committee.
21. Look at your child’s past achievement tests to look for patterns of the types of questions
missed.
22. Encourage your child to read to smaller children or senior citizens.
23. Expose your child to classical radio stations.
24. Arrange for your child to visit colleges during the summer or times when NCCHS is not in
session.
25. Involve your child with a tutor when you notice a drop in grades.
1. Set aside a time and quiet place for your child to complete homework on a daily basis.
2. Make an appointment with the counselor to set up a time to meet your child’s teachers.
3. Establish an effective way for two-way communication with the teacher (e.g. email,
telephone, notes, etc.).
4. Encourage your child to participate in extracurricular activities.
5. Ensure that your child eats a nutritional breakfast each day.
6. Arrange to visit your child’s classroom during the school day.
7. Ask your child to explain some of the activities that he/she learns during the day.
8. Visit your counselor to talk about your child’s transcript and graduation plan frequently.
9. Attend school-related activities to acquaint yourself with your child’s friends.
10. Encourage your child to engage in group studies with other children.
11. Consider creating a family book club where the family reads an appropriate book and
discusses the book at family gatherings.
12. Conduct family research projects on various colleges, universities and specialized schools as
a family activity.
13. Create a family bulletin board where you display report cards, notes from teachers, and
special projects.
14. Research opportunities for your child to participate in summer internships.
15. Let your child plan the next family vacation (of course with your guidance)
16. Take up a non-traditional hobby or activity with your child.
17. Create a portfolio of your child’s report cards, good notes, recommendation, awards, etc. to
include with his/her college application.
18. Try a weekend without TV, radio, IPOD, DVDs, cell phone and use that time to talk with
your child or play board games.
19. Volunteer to work in a food shelter or homeless shelter as a family project.
20. Join the PTO and volunteer to chair a committee.
21. Look at your child’s past achievement tests to look for patterns of the types of questions
missed.
22. Encourage your child to read to smaller children or senior citizens.
23. Expose your child to classical radio stations.
24. Arrange for your child to visit colleges during the summer or times when NCCHS is not in
session.
25. Involve your child with a tutor when you notice a drop in grades.
Calling All Parents
“The greatest impact on student achievement comes from the family in well-designed, at-home activities- this is true regardless of family, racial, or cultural background or the parents’ formal education.”
-Joyce Epstein
Research has found that-
Parent and family engagement has a strong, positive relationship to student learning. It leads to increased student achievement, improved parent-child communication, improved student attitudes and behavior, and increased community support.
Schools and educators play a critical role in initiating, maintaining, and improving family/school/student partnership.
When parents/families/teachers agree on instructional goals, have a shared vision regarding the mission of the school, and work together to support classroom learning, academic achievement improves.
Parent and family engagement leads to increased cultural understanding, provides essential insights into special problems and needs of students, and reinforces the behavior norms of the home and school.
When parents are engaged, students achieve more, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic or racial background, or the parents’ educational level.
When parents are actively engaged in their children’s education, those children tend to have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and complete homework more consistently.
-Joyce Epstein
Research has found that-
Parent and family engagement has a strong, positive relationship to student learning. It leads to increased student achievement, improved parent-child communication, improved student attitudes and behavior, and increased community support.
Schools and educators play a critical role in initiating, maintaining, and improving family/school/student partnership.
When parents/families/teachers agree on instructional goals, have a shared vision regarding the mission of the school, and work together to support classroom learning, academic achievement improves.
Parent and family engagement leads to increased cultural understanding, provides essential insights into special problems and needs of students, and reinforces the behavior norms of the home and school.
When parents are engaged, students achieve more, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnic or racial background, or the parents’ educational level.
When parents are actively engaged in their children’s education, those children tend to have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and complete homework more consistently.
Friday, August 3, 2007
NCCHS Back To School Spirit March & Picnic
Parents, teachers/staff, students, and Community members are invited to a Back To School Spirit March and Picnic that will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the Spirit March is to unite our community as we begin our focus of having an incredibly wonderful school year for the students and staff of North Chicago Community High School. Come share with us as we "Soar Into The Future".
Free Food and lots of fun will make this event worthwhile! Please contact Dr. Brenda Senter, Assistant Principal for Guidance and Counseling, at 847-578-7400, if you need additional information!
Free Food and lots of fun will make this event worthwhile! Please contact Dr. Brenda Senter, Assistant Principal for Guidance and Counseling, at 847-578-7400, if you need additional information!
Extended Learning Opportunities for Parents
Family Literacy GED and ESL classes are offered for parents of children 0 - 6 years this fall. The classes are free and will be offered at the North Chicago Public Library. Flyers about these classes are available in the NCCHS Main Office. For more information, you may contact Sari Oosta, Family Literacy Coordinator for the College of Lake County, at 847-543-2317.
NCCHS Student Receives National Recognition
Congratulations to NCCHS sophomore, Brehanna Jordan, who was selected to serve on the National Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Youth Advisory Board. Brehanna, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Johnson, is recognized as a leader within our school and community. As an advisory board member, Brehanna participated in the leadership conference held in Farmville, VA this summer. At NCCHS, Brehanna is active in the National Honor Society, Student Council, North Chicago Leadership Academy and XPLORE Technology Program.
NCCHS congratulates Brehanna and her parents on this prestigious accomplishment.
NCCHS congratulates Brehanna and her parents on this prestigious accomplishment.
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