12:00 PM Dismissal (every 3rd FRIDAY)- September 20, 2019
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Welcome
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News
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The Northwood Academy Charter School (NACS) began operation in September of 2005. We are a K-8 program with a well-developed academic program that emphasizes comprehensive literacy and mathematical instruction in accordance with federal and local standards. Our instructional program is driven by state, local and commercial assessment results, school achievement and adherence with IEP requirements. Our mission is to prepare our children to take advantage of the wealth of educational opportunities that exist for them. To that end, Northwood has hired a dedicated, skilled instructional staff to guide them in the process. Every staff member is charged with the care and well-being of every child. We believe that all children are able to achieve regardless of their socio-economic status, race, ability level or past academic experience. By respecting and supporting our students, their families and our staff on a regular basis, we honor and uphold this belief.
Important Dates to Remember
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MISS CHOCOLATE Fundraiser– Our annual fundraiser is under way! Cherrydale is now MISS CHOCOLATE. We greatly appreciate your support. This fundraiser allows us to improve features of our school, fund events for families, students, and staff. Suggestions for use for this year’s Miss Chocolate’s funds are always welcomed. Online orders are appreciated. The deadline for orders is Wednesday, October 9, 2019.
Student Safety- Please remember that all students are to be dropped off in the back of the building in the morning. Students can be dropped off at anytime after 7:10 a.m. Do not block driveways and be respectful of our neighbors and fellow Northwood parents. For your child’s safety, it is imperative that you pull over and let your child out on the side of the road with sidewalk. We all have the same goal of having your child arrive on time and safely, so please follow these steps. Traffic is much lighter prior to 7:30 a.m. At dismissal, please remember you must physically come out of your vehicle and pick up your child from their teacher. Important Volunteer/ Chaperone Information In order to volunteer in any capacity this year (including chaperoning trips) you must fulfill the following directives which are part of the Child Protective Law: The law requires all school employees, contractors and volunteers having direct contact with children obtain clearances (child abuse history clearance and state and federal criminal history checks). All three of these clearances can be applied for online. The FBI fingerprinting is a registration and you must go to a specific location for the actual procedure. For PA Criminal Background checks (no charge): https://epatch.state.pa.us For Child Abuse Clearance (no charge): https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis For FBI fingerprinting (charge): https://uenroll.identogo.com or call #1-844-321-2101. The service code you will need is 1KG6Q9. Upon obtaining these clearances you must bring or send the originals into Mrs. Kelly. A copy will then be made and the originals returned to you. This information will be kept confidential. It may take time to yield results, so please start this process asap. If you need assistance please contact Mrs. Kelly by calling the main office or emailing her at akelly@northwoodcs.org. For parents that previously completed this process your clearances are valid for 5 years from the date of the request. |