Northside Christian Academy

1. Northside Christian Academy Celebrating 50 Years of Christian Education

2. Mission Statement The mission of Northside Christian Academy is to partner with Christian families to provide a Christ-centered, biblically based education in pursuit of excellence.

3. Core Values • WISDOM: Understanding that the comprehensive purpose of our program is to provide a Christian educational experience based on the authoritative Word of God. • HONOR: Understanding that a school environment that is disciplined, respectful, productive, and safe is one that honors and brings us closer to developing Christ-like character. • TRUTH: Understanding that God’s truth is woven into the fabric of every activity sponsored by the school, including curriculum and all extra-curricular activities, in order to develop in students a biblical worldview.

4. Leadership Team • Tony Fajardo Head of School • Sheila Nelson Secondary Principal • Alison Grams Elementary School Principal • Tracy Fernandez Dean of Student Affairs (Student Life @ NCA) • Jennifer Frye Preschool Director (AEL) • Susan Renstrom Director of Fine Arts • John Brooks Director of Athletics • Pamela Starkey Director of Admissions

5. New @ Northside In 2011 • General Upgrades– Website, Signage, Renweb, Main Entrance (C-Wing), AEL (In progress), Athletic facilities ( In progress) • NCA/AEL–50th Anniversary Banquet, Marketing Plan, Security upgrades, Mothers of Northside, Fathers of Northside, Muffins w/Mom, Doughnuts w/Dad, Family Fun Knight, New Parent Reception, Reading-Buddies, Brought back Spanish, Readers are Leaders Program, Student Mentoring, Parent Seminars, Martial Arts/Dance studio • Technology Upgrades –Two New Interactive Projectors, 17 New Projectors, 8 New Mimio Teach, 3 Mimio Votes, 4 Mimio View Cameras , C-Wing wireless Internet Connection • NCA –Honor Code ceremony, Athletic banquet, Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Career Day, PRIDE Cards, Fruit of the Spirit Awards, Clubs/Activities, Art Gallery Hall (January), Live Radio Feed (January), Curriculum maps(January), Video productions (January)

6. Important Meetings • Coffee with The Head of School – An opportunity to meet with the Head of School and get questions answered in a casual environment while sitting down alongside other school parents. Questions that are not answered will be addressed in a weekly blog by the Head of School. Additionally, the Coffee’s provide an opportunity for parents to network. • Fall Forum – A mandatory parent meeting that reports on our progress from the months of August through November and future events leading up to the State of the School. • State of the School Address - A mandatory parent meeting in February that reports on our accomplishments for the past year and shares the hopes and dreams for the Northside future. • Parent Seminars - Parent Seminars are conducted during twice a year and are freeto parents. Presentations are made by various professionals on issues related to parenting, children, and education. Additionally, the seminars provide an opportunity for parents to network.

7. Annual Fund • What is the Annual fund? • Why is it necessary? Isn’t tuition enough? • How does the Annual Fund work? • What do these unrestricted, tax-deductible gifts to the Annual Fund support? • How much should I donate to the Annual Fund? • Can I pay in installments? Can I donate online?

8. Buy A Brick @ Victory Plaza! Now everyone can leave a lasting legacy at Victory Plaza outside of the Alvin Black Sports Center!  Here's your chance to be a part of the Annual Fund by purchasing a commemorative brick for Victory Plaza. These bricks will mark the entrance to the Sports Center with distinction. Victory Plaza will be filled with messages of congratulation and celebration from students, parents, and loyal supporters. Imagine the excitement of seeing your custom brick(s) celebrating your support of the Knights! 

9. Honor Code The Honor Code calls for students to be truthful in their dealings with the faculty, staff and administration; to submit academic work that is fully their own; and to maintain possession of only those belongings to which they are rightfully entitled. Violations of the Honor Code are lying, cheating , and stealing-in any form and to any degree. I do solemnly pledge my honor that as long as I am a member of Northside Christian Academy, I will faithfully uphold the principles of the Honor Code, will cherish and guard its traditions, and will respect and observe its requirements, I make this pledged in view of God and the pledges of the students and faculty, which signifies our mutual Trust and Resolve to keep our honor secure.

10. Final Announcements Student/ Parent : AEL : School Security – Main School Entrance Kid zone Please read! - Online Handbook Facebook/Twitter Northside Baptist Church: Fine Arts : Recreation League - Soccer Private Lessons Flutes & Recorders After School Programs: Elementary Play -“Jungle Book Miss Donna’s School of Dance Computer Explorers Athletics: Martial Arts Booster Club sign-up/shirt sale Mom In Touch International:Lunch: Renweb - payments

11. Northside Christian Academy Celebrating 50 Years of Christian Education