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Discover how our institution has achieved remarkable milestones, including a balanced budget for the first time in nine years, the introduction of world languages, and a robust global studies program. We raised $400,000 for technology upgrades and launched the Crosswalks Program for in-house tutoring. Our commitment to academic excellence is evident with increased AP offerings and high SAT scores. Join us for upcoming parent workshops to engage in your child's educational journey and learn about the innovative strategies that prepare our students for a rapidly changing world.
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Shift Happens… By Daniel Lorens ‘16, Jim Card ‘16, and Philip Schueler ‘16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lYPcUgFFijA
Vincient Arnold ‘16Speaks on Refugee Tutoring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKF10hJlSAg
Recent Accomplishments • Balanced budget for 1st time in 9 years • World language 5 days a week in LS • Horace G. Fralin Program for Global Studies • iPad program for US • Raised $400,000 in “Connection Project” for technology upgrades • Restructured Early Childhood Program • Achieved full accredidation from Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Refurbished interiors of MS and CAC • Established ERB Testing Program for grades 1-8 • Hired 11 new teachers • Moved housekeeping and maintenance in house with positive results • Created a girls lacrosse program • Won two state championships • Sent AP teachers to AP seminars as part of professional development • One-fourth of 2012 and 2013 senior class were AP Scholars • 22 percent of seniors scored 1400 or higher on SAT
Largest one-day fundraiser in school history • Increased admission inquiries by 50 percent year-to-year • Created and launched new website • Provided first two Annual Reports in school history • Established Crosswalks Program and in-house tutoring • LS Word Study Program • Dad’s Club • Three new offerings in Social Science (two are AP) • Security upgrades/Risk Management • Holiday Bonfire • Outdoor Graduation
Overview of ICAT In modern society, knowledge is at our fingertips where information is a commodity that we must empower students to find, evaluate, and utilize rather than memorize. Design-based learning leads students to: • Connect objectives across STEM disciplines, • Redifine their role in the classroom, • Amplify the value of technology for research, collaboration, critical thinking and design, • Value robust feedback as a crucial component to success.
Two-Year Old on iPad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGMsT4qNA-c
Parent Workshops Wednesday, February 6 at 8:30 AM Thursday, February 7 at 5:30 PM Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 PM Thursday, February 14 at 8:30 AM Please contact Whitney Campbell at wcampbell@northcross.org to register