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

2. 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

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

4. 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’

5. Theme and Hashtag
#Strive4Gr8ness

6. Growth Mindset
The Butterfly

7. Communication Communication protocol Alert Now School App Website
Newsletter
Student Handbooks

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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)

16. 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

17. Visitor Passes

18. Questions
Please see us individually for any questions.