Administrivia and More 2017-18 Monday, August 21st Back to School Administrivia and More 2017-18 Monday, August 21st

Introductions Ashley Krinke Aleisha Lokken Keira Oscarson Elementary Counselor Aleisha Lokken College & Career Counselor Keira Oscarson Secondary Counselor Mr. Derrick Bopp Dean of Students/Activities Director Mrs. Crysta Schenck Elementary Principal Mr. Cory Steiner Superintendent

Why We believe every child can change the world; therefore, we must provide a world class education.

Collective Commitments ‘We are dedicated and passionate about relationships, teaching and learning, self-reflection, acknowledging greatness, and support of the Northern Cass community’ ‘We are driven towards continuous improvement’

2017-18 Theme and Hashtag #Strive4Gr8ness

Growth Mindset The Butterfly

Communication Communication protocol Alert Now School App Website Newsletter Student Handbooks

Ted Dintersmith August 23rd, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the NC Auditorium International speaker who led the development of the movie Every Student Succeeds Coming to NC to discuss innovation and the future of education Let’s fill the auditorium

First day of School #NCfirstdays2017 Day One Day Two Day Three FM 94 Red carpet Pictures Day Two Elementary and secondary STEM activities ‘Dueling’ pianos by music teachers Day Three Whole class pictures DJ at lunch

Advancement via individual determination (AVID) 6th, 7th, and 8th grade elective course (set criteria for entrance) Focus on inquiry at the elementary Focus on standardizing organization at the secondary Create a college-going and college-ready culture Watch for further information on Family Nights WICOR Writing to Learn Inquiry Collaboration Organization Reading to Learn

After School Programs Jag Time (6th-12th) Starts August 29th at 3:30-5:00 After School Program (PK-5th) 9/12 at 3:30-5:15 Cost is $150 for the year or $5/day

Chain of Command--Secondary First point of contact Mr. Derrick Bopp or Mrs. Schenck Second point of contact Dr. Steiner

Digital Citizenship 6th-12th grade students all have a Chromebook which they can take home daily PK-5 all have a device available as deemed appropriate by their teacher Talk with your students about appropriate digital use and safety Failure to abide by our acceptable use policy will result in loss of privileges

Community Service Requirement Grades 9th-12th Seniors—6.25 hours Juniors—13.5 hours Sophomores—19.75 hours Freshmen—25 hours

Silent lunch 3rd-5th Grade 6th-12th Grade Update from Mrs. Wagner Letter to be sent 6th-12th Grade Assignments not turned in by 8:30 a.m. (day after missed)

Mass Customized Learning We will begin the process of moving toward MCL with implementation in phases over the next three years. Jaguar Academy 8th and 9th grade students Innovation Proposal

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Questions Please see us individually for any questions.