Saturday, April 26, 2008
NCCHS Student Places In Annual ACT-SO Competition
Congratulations are extended to Ariel Gilmore for winning a Silver Medal in the Annual ACT-So Competition held on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Ariel participated in the Chemistry division! Ariel is a sophomore at NCCHS and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yves Gilmore. Congratulations to Ariel and her parents for this accomplishment.
Friday, April 25, 2008
NCCHS Teacher Named Teacher of The Year at Chamber Banquet
Clayton Thorn, who is an English Teacher at NCCHS, was recognized at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 as Teacher of The Year for the school district. The Banquet was held at the Port-Of-Call Restaurant on the Navy Base. This year, Clayton has coordinated the development and implementation of the College Prep Skills (CPS) course to help prepare our juniors for PSAE testing. NCCHS congratulates Mr. Clayton on being recognized for his outstanding contributions to our school and community.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
PSAE Test Dates
April 11, 2008
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On April 23rd and 24th, all public schools in Illinois are required to administer the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) and the ACT test to all juniors. It is no secret that our students were enrolled in the newly created College Prep Class (CPS) for this year to help them prepare for the upcoming tests. Both tests are very important! Please put both dates on your calendar, and please help us by ensuring that your child is at school and on time for both days. Day 1 testing will take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:25 pm. Lunch will be served from 12:30 pm -12:50 pm. Juniors will have early dismissal on both days as indicated in the enclosed schedule. If you have a special concern or need regarding the early release days, please call the school at 847-578-7400.
Please note that students’ performance on both tests not only impacts our school’s academic ratings (which is currently low performing), but their performance also impacts their future. The type of college they attend or the type of job they may obtain is often determined by performance on these two tests. Therefore, I encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of both tests.
On April 23rd, sophomores will take the PLAN test. The PLAN test is published by ACT for 10th graders to help prepare them for the ACT. Research suggests that students who take the PLAN score higher on the ACT than those who do not. Please make sure your child is in attendance and on time.
Students will be released early on days of testing. Juniors (only) will be released early both days (12:50 p.m. day 1) & (11:30 a.m. day 2). Sophomores will have early release on (Day 1 only). We have arranged early bus pick up schedules for both days for our juniors and Day 1 for our sophomores.
On April 23rd, seniors will attend a graduation informational meeting. They are to report to the auditorium at 8:00 am. Seniors will have lunch at (12:05-12:36) and will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m. Seniors will not be in attendance on Thursday, April 24, 2008, however, they will be held accountable for college visitations or job shadowing. Verification forms will be distributed during homeroom or may be picked up in the main office. This is a requirement for all seniors.
Students are encouraged to report to the cafeteria for breakfast at 7:15 a.m. on April 23 and 24, 2008. Students will need to bring two sharpened #2 pencils to class on the testing dates.
No electronic devices will be allowed in the testing rooms (including cell phones, IPODS, pagers). All electronic devices will be confiscated if brought into the classroom during the testing periods.
Any student arriving after 8:00 a.m. will not be permitted to enter the building and will be sent back home. The test make-up dates will be Wednesday, May 7, 2008 and Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Remember parents, your help is necessary to explain to your child the importance of doing well on this year’s PSAE / PLAN / Explore test. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brenda Senter
Assistant Principal of Guidance
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On April 23rd and 24th, all public schools in Illinois are required to administer the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) and the ACT test to all juniors. It is no secret that our students were enrolled in the newly created College Prep Class (CPS) for this year to help them prepare for the upcoming tests. Both tests are very important! Please put both dates on your calendar, and please help us by ensuring that your child is at school and on time for both days. Day 1 testing will take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:25 pm. Lunch will be served from 12:30 pm -12:50 pm. Juniors will have early dismissal on both days as indicated in the enclosed schedule. If you have a special concern or need regarding the early release days, please call the school at 847-578-7400.
Please note that students’ performance on both tests not only impacts our school’s academic ratings (which is currently low performing), but their performance also impacts their future. The type of college they attend or the type of job they may obtain is often determined by performance on these two tests. Therefore, I encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of both tests.
On April 23rd, sophomores will take the PLAN test. The PLAN test is published by ACT for 10th graders to help prepare them for the ACT. Research suggests that students who take the PLAN score higher on the ACT than those who do not. Please make sure your child is in attendance and on time.
Students will be released early on days of testing. Juniors (only) will be released early both days (12:50 p.m. day 1) & (11:30 a.m. day 2). Sophomores will have early release on (Day 1 only). We have arranged early bus pick up schedules for both days for our juniors and Day 1 for our sophomores.
On April 23rd, seniors will attend a graduation informational meeting. They are to report to the auditorium at 8:00 am. Seniors will have lunch at (12:05-12:36) and will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m. Seniors will not be in attendance on Thursday, April 24, 2008, however, they will be held accountable for college visitations or job shadowing. Verification forms will be distributed during homeroom or may be picked up in the main office. This is a requirement for all seniors.
Students are encouraged to report to the cafeteria for breakfast at 7:15 a.m. on April 23 and 24, 2008. Students will need to bring two sharpened #2 pencils to class on the testing dates.
No electronic devices will be allowed in the testing rooms (including cell phones, IPODS, pagers). All electronic devices will be confiscated if brought into the classroom during the testing periods.
Any student arriving after 8:00 a.m. will not be permitted to enter the building and will be sent back home. The test make-up dates will be Wednesday, May 7, 2008 and Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Remember parents, your help is necessary to explain to your child the importance of doing well on this year’s PSAE / PLAN / Explore test. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brenda Senter
Assistant Principal of Guidance
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