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The Nora School 2020Summer Assignments

for Students and Parents

Reading List Pages 2-3

Reading Response Page 4

Writing Assignment Page 5

Math Assignment Download Links Page 6

Science Assignment Pages 7-8

Parents: Enrollment & Health Forms Pages 9-22

Paper Calendar Overview (updated on Google Calendar) Pages 23-34

Bell Schedules Pages 35-38

Nora School Summer Reading List 2020

All returning and new students will spend part of the first day of school in a book discussion group. Returning studentshave already chosen their book group - new students should choose a book from the list below. Books chosen for thereading groups are intended to be fun, appropriate for beach or pool, and are not intended be the only book read thissummer. A day or evening browsing at the library, Barnes & Noble, or Politics and Prose can be enjoyable for thewhole family!

Special prize to any student who reads ALL the books in our summer reading group series!

Good for Everyone... Mindset by Carol Dweck; Brain Rules by John Medina; Power of Kindness by Piero Ferrucci.For Parents... The Blessing of a B Minus, Wendy Mogel and How To Raise An Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims

Students should choose ONE of the reading book groups below for the first day of classes. This is your first Englishgrade! Take a look on Amazon for descriptions of each book.

A Walk in the Woods. Bill BrysonAll Out, Saundra Mitchell Ashley Bell, Dean KoontzHating Heidi Foster, Jeffrey BlountBorn A Crime, Trevor NoahNotes from a Young Black Chef, Onwuachi and SteinSuperman Smashes the Klan, Yang & GurihiruThe Alchemist, Paulo CoelhoTree and Leaf, J. R. R. Tolkien

Other books you might enjoy from past reading groups:

100 Years, Sarah & A. Elizabeth Delaney1984, George Orwell2001, A Space Odyssey, Arthur C. ClarkeAbraham Lincoln: Vampire Slayer, Seth Grahame-SmiteA Death in Vienna, Daniel SilvaAlas, Babylon, Pat FrankAmerican Spy, Lauren Wilkinson A Million Little Pieces, James Frey And They All Sang, Studs TerkelAnnabel Lee, Chris Conlon An Inconvenient Truth, Al GoreA Slave in the White House, Elizabeth Dowling TaylorA Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled HosseiniA Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Betty SmithA Visit From the Goon Squad, Jennifer EganA Walk in the Woods, Bill BrysonAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis CarrollAll the Light We Cannot See, Anthony DoerrAll Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria RemarqueAngela’s Ashes, Frank McCourtBastard Out of Carolina, Dorothy Allison Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi CoatesBlackbird, Jennifer LauckBlood Done Sign My Name, Timothy TysonBlood on the River: Jamestown 1607, Elisa CarboneBright Shiny Morning, James FreyBrown: Last Discovery of America, Richard Rodriguez Burning the Apostle, Bill GrangerBurr, Gore VidalCan’t Stop Won’t Stop, Jeff Chang.Cat’s Cradle, Kurt VonnegutChild of God, Lolita Files City, Clifford SimakClockers, Richard PriceCold Mountain, Charles FrazierConfederates In The Attic, Tony Horowitz Dark, Kenji JasperDaughters Unto Devils, Amy Lukavics

Dear Theo: The Autobiography of Vincent Van Gogh, Letters compiled by IrvingStone Desert Solitaire, Edward AbbeyDesirable Daughters, Bharati Mukherjee Devil in the White City, Erik LarsonDove, Robin Lee Dracula, Bram Stoker Dreams From My Father, Barak ObamaEndurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, Alfred LansingEnlightenment Now, Steven PinkerEverything Is Illuminated, Jonathan Safran FoerFamous for 15 Minutes: My Years With Andy Warhol, Ultra VioletFirst They Killed My Father, Loung UngFive Wishes, Gay HendricksFlowers for Algernon, Daniel KeyesForgotten Fire, Adam BagdasarianFour Souls, Louise ErdrichFreakonomics, Steven LevittFreedomland, Richard PriceFreedom Writers, by Zlata FilipovicGateway, Frederik PohlGoing Public, Michael GecanGoldfinch, Donna TartGood Omens, Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettGo Tell it on the Mountain, James BaldwinGrendel, John GardnerGray Mountain, John GrishamGuide to Earth and Space, Isaac AsimovHardcore Zen: Punk Rock & the Truth About Reality, Brad WarnerHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, JK RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, JK RowlingHaving Our Say: The Delaney Sisters’ First Hell House, Richard MathesonHenry Ossawa Tanner, Marcia M. MathewsHerding Ravens, Christopher ConlonHome, by Toni MorrisonHomegoing: A Novel, Yaa GyasiHot, Flat, and Crowded, Thomas Friedman

House on Garibaldi Street, Isser HarelHowl's Moving Castle (#1), Diana Wynne JonesHow Soccer Explains the World, Franklin FoerI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya AngelouIn A Sunburned Country, Bill BrysonIn Cold Blood, Truman Capote Inferno, Dan BrownInnocents Abroad, Mark TwainIn Pharaoh’s Army, Tobias Wolff In Silent Graves, Gary Braunbeck Into the Blue, by Rebecca GaultInto Thin Air, Jon Krakauer Invisible Man, Ralph EllisonIt, Stephen KingIt's What I Do:Photographer's Life of Love&War, Lynsey AdarioI Want My Life Back, Steve HamiltonJane Eyre, Charlotte BronteJennifer Government, Max BarryJerusalem: The Biography, Simon Sebag MontefioreJump, Elisa CarboneLeviathan Wakes - The Expanse, Book 1, James S. A. CoreyLies My Teacher Told Me, James W. LoewenLife Beyond Measure, Sidney PottierLone Wolf - Eric Rudolph: Murder, Myth, and the Pursuit of an AmericanOutlaw, Maryanne VollersLullaby for the Rain Girl, Christopher ConlonMan Crazy, Joyce Carol Oates Martha Quest, Doris LessingMen Without Women: Stories, Haruki MurakamiMiddle Passage, Charles JohnsonMindfullness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World, Mark Williams and DannyPennmanMoneyball, by Michael LewisMrs. Dalloway, Virginia WoolfNew York 2140, Kim Stanley RobinsonNickel and Dimed, Barbara EhrenreichNight, Eli WieselNight Watch, Terry PratchettNorth, Scott JurekOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken KeseyOryx and Crake, Margaret AtwoodOut of the Depths, Rabbi LauPhysics of the Future, Michio KakuPictures at an Exhibition, Sarah HoughtelingPride and Prejudice, Jane AustinProdigal Summer, Barbara KingsolverSafe Haven, Nicholas SparksSearch Party, Valerie TruebloodShip Breaker, Paolo BacigalupiShutterbabe, Deborah Copaken KoganSiddhartha, Herman Hesse Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime, J. California CooperSomething Wicked This Way Comes, Ray BradburySophie’s World, Jostein Gaarder Soledad Brother, George JacksonStanding at the Scratch Line, Guy Johnson Superfreakonomics, Steven Levitt and Stephen DubnerSurely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! Richard P. FeynmanSurvivor, Chuck PaphniukTen Indians, by Madison Smartt Bell The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman AlexieThe African Dream, Che GuevaraThe Alchemist, Paulo CoehloThe Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth SteinThe Autobiography of Malcolm X, Malcolm X with Alex HaleyThe Bear Went Over The Mountain, William KotzwinkleThe Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, Alan Watts The Book of Dave, Will SelfThe Color of Magic. Terry PratchettThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, Mark HaddonThe Dead Lands, Benjamin PercyThe Dead Zone, Stephen KingThe Dharma Bums, Jack KeroaucThe Divine Within, Aldous HuxleyThe Fifth Season (Book 1 - The Broken Earth), N.K. JemisinThe Five People You Meet In Heaven, Mitch AlbomThe Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls

The Golden Compass, Phillip PullmanThe Great Work of Your Life, Stephen CopeThe Heartbeat of Wounded Knee, David TreuerThe Hip Hop Generation, Bakari KitwanaThe Hand I Fan With, Tina McElroy AnsaThe Hate U Give, Angie ThomasThe Hours: A Novel, Michael CunninghamThe Housekeeper and the Professor, Yoko OgawaThe Iliad, Peter Green translationThe Incredible Shrinking Man, Richard MathesonThe Intuitionist, Colson Whitehead The Kite Runners, Khaled Hosseini The Know-It-All, AJ JacobsThe Last Cherry Blossom, Kathleen BurkinshawThe Last Town on Earth, Thomas MullenThe Longest Ride, Nicholas SparksThe Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11, by Lawrence WrightThe Man in the High Castle, Philip K. DickThe Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers, Thomas MullenThe Mismeasure of Man, Stephen Jay GouldThe Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Robert A. HeinleinThe Night Listener, Armistead MaupinThe Nordic Theory of Everything, Anu PartanenThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Alexander Smith The Organ Grinders, Bill FitzhughThe Other Einstein, Marie BenedictThe Outsiders, S.E. HintonThe Painted Bird, Jerzy KosinskiThe Pipeline and the Paradigm, Samuel AverThe Places In Between, Rory StewartThe Portable Promised Land, ToureThe Power, Naomi AldermanThe Reluctant Fundamentalist, Mohsin HamidThe Revisionists, Thomas MullenThe Snowman, Jo NesboThe Strange Birth, Short Life, and Sudden Death of Justice Girl, Julian DavidStoneThe Sweetest Dream, Doris Lessing The Tree, Colin TudgeThe Trial, Franz KafkaThe Way Home, George PelecanosThe Women in the Castle, Jessica ShattuckThe Woman Warrior, Maxine Hong KingstonThe World According to Garp, John IrvingThe Year of Living Biblically, A.J. JacobsThe Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins GilmanTheir Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale HurstonThere There, Tommy OrangeThink, Simon Blackburn Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon HillThink: Before It’s Too Late, Edward DeBonoThird Gate, Lincoln ChildThree Cups of Tea, Greg MortensonThud! Terry PratchettThunder Showers at Dusk, Chris ConlonTime and Again, Jack FinneyTo Kill A Mockingbird, Harper LeeUltramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-NightRed Sky at Morning, Richard Bradford Runner, Dean KarnazesUnwind, Neal ShustermanUpstate, Kalisha BuckhanonWaiting for the Barbarians, J.M. CoetzeeWake of the Wind, J. California CooperWar, Sebastian Junger Water for Elephants, Sara GruenWay Past Cool, Jeff MowryWe Were the Mulvaneys, Joyce Carol Oates When the Emperor was Divine, Julie OtsukaYour Government Failed You, Richard A. ClarkeZen & Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert PirsiZero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea, Charles Seife Zorro, Isabelle Allende

Nora Summer Reading Response

Please write a few sentences describing the book you chose from the list and your experiences with it,depending on whether it was fiction or non-fiction. We will have short discussion groups about thebooks on our first day.

To be turned in on the first day of school.

Your Name:

The Book:

Briefly describe the main characters or main idea:

Briefly describe the plot or action plans:

Was there conflict? Who was it between? How was it resolved? Did you get ideas about next steps or what’s important in your life?

I would (or would not) recommend this book to a friend because...

Other books I read this summer, which ought to be considered for the Nora Reading List include...

Nora School Summer Writing

Please write an essay (250-500 words) on one of the topics listed below. You will turn this in on thefirst day of school for a grade.

1) Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemmayou have faced and its impact on you.

2) Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and itsimportance to you.

3) Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.

4) Describe a character in fiction, an historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music,science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.

5) A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much tothe educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience thatillustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a learning community, or anencounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.

Name:

Nora School Summer Math Instructions

You can download your summer math packets at the links below. You can use Khan Academykhanacademy.org to see videos and get extra help. Do as many of the problems as you can, as this willgive your teacher an idea of where they need to focus in September.

If you’re taking Algebra 1 next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Alg1.pdf

If you’re taking Geometry next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Alg2-Geom-BusMath.pdf

If you’re taking Algebra 2 next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Alg2-Geom-BusMath.pdf

If you’re taking PreCalculus next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-PreCalc.pdf

If you’re taking Calculus next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Calculus.pdf

If you’re taking Advanced Calculus next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-AdvCalculus.pdf

If you’re taking Financial Algebra or Business Math next year, download http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Alg2-Geom-BusMath.pdf

The completion of this work will be graded as the first exam of the year in your Math class.

If you have any questions please email Nisaa for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Business Math [email protected],

or email Prose for PreCalc and Calculus at [email protected].

http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Alg1.pdf

http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Alg2-Geom-BusMath.pdf


http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-PreCalc.pdf

http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-Calculus.pdf

http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/Math-AdvCalculus.pdf


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Nora School Summer Science Instructions

Electronic spreadsheets are the basic tool of data analysis, and as such are used in scientific reports, math, andresearch papers where data needs to be manipulated and studied. You will be using spreadsheets widely inscience lab reports, in financial analysis, and in math classes. To prepare you for this you will spend some timeplaying around with creating your own spreadsheet this summer.

Google Sheets tutorialhttps://zapier.com/learn/google-sheets/google-sheets-tutorial/

Excel basics tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzwQ_BbD2G4

Nora spreadsheet seminar reviewhttp://bit.ly/NoraSpreadsheets

Please note that there are few differences between Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet programs interms of underlying concepts, though menus and tools may be located in different places.

AssignmentCreate a simple spreadsheet using columns and rows to create sums and other formulas. For example, the topiccan be the number of days you worked at a summer job or did community service, the number of books youread over the summer, the number of times you exercised, the number of calories you consumed each day, thenumber of days you ate ice cream, or whatever you like. Begin this early in the summer in order to get enoughdata.

Use Google Spreadsheets, Excel, or another spreadsheet program. If you get stuck, look at the tutorials aboveor search for “how to create a basic spreadsheet” in your Search bar.

This is your first homework assignment in science. You’ll show your work with working formulas using yourlaptop or, will have shared it with [email protected] by the first day of school. The formulas must be inworking order so that if you change a cell of data the formula will create a different answer. The spreadsheetshould be formatted so that it’s easy to understand with a title and well-defined rows and columns.

Rising Freshmen: 4 Columns and 10 Rows (minimum)-Include a Top Row that has a Title of the Spreadsheet, and your name and date-Include a Bottom Row that has the following Formula (at minimum): Total Sum: ie, 'Total number of days Iwalked the dog this summer'. Must be in Formula format.

Rising Sophomores: 4 Columns and 10 Rows (minimum)-Include a Top Row that has a Title of the Spreadsheet, and your name-Include a Bottom Row that has the following Formula (at minimum): Must be in Formula format-Total Sum of 'Times Performed'-Total 'Amount of Money made' (or could have made if you added a dollar amount to the task) (this will be asum multiplied by a cell)

Rising Juniors and Seniors: 4 Columns and 10 Rows (minimum)-Same as above-Add 1-2 additional formulas for “what if” questions. (ie if I worked more days, how much more money wouldI have made?)

https://zapier.com/learn/google-sheets/google-sheets-tutorial/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzwQ_BbD2G4

-Add a Graph (Bar, Pie, or style of your choice), to include title and information of your data, explaining bothvertical and horizontal axis. -Add a short "Conclusion Paragraph" explaining a description of the overall analysis including explaining howyou listed the data, created the formulas and how the graph displays your overall analysis.

Estimated time: 2-3 hours to create the spreadsheet, 1/2 hour per week adding data, and for rising juniors andseniors, an additional 1-2 hours creating graphs and writing the paragraph.

THE NORA SCHOOL ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR ALL NORA STUDENTS

(Permission, Health and Emergency Contact Forms) Required to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.

1. Returning Families: Re-Submission every year before classes begin: All forms are required to be fully re-submitted

annually: with original signatures and dated by the parent/guardian AND student. While you have indeed filled these forms out

last year, it is required that they again be updated, in full, every school year, signed by the parent/guardian AND student. This includes all Medication Authorizations. Due August, before classes begin. Early August is much appreciated!

2. New Families: Before the first day of classes, all forms are required, fully completed with original signatures and dated by

the parent/guardian AND student. PLUS: All new students are required to provide a current Immunization form. For rising 9th graders the immunization record must be completed within 6 months of start date with physician’s signature. Due before the first day of classes. Earlier is much appreciated!

All: These annual forms are to be given to Marcia Miller before the beginning of classes every year. ******************************************************************************************

These 4 Nora forms are required every year for ALL families: All Families:

1. Parental Permission Form (required, updated yearly) a. Note! Student Signature is required on this form.

2. Parental Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (required, updated yearly) 3. Health Information and Medical History Form (required, updated yearly) 4. Emergency Contact Information (required, updated yearly) 5. Medications Authorization form (Over the Counter, Prescriptions, Inhalers, Epipens, Self-Carry, etc. This form is required for any

medications including any over-the-counter meds. The Medications Authorization form is to be signed by physician yearly, and updated yearly)

NEW STUDENTS ONLY:

6. Immunizations Form (Form to be submitted ONCE before classes begin for all new incoming students. 9th graders need an updated

immunization form signed and dated by a physician before 9th grade classes begin – all other new students must provide a copy from their prior school’s 9th grade entry year, or from their physician. Not required to be updated annually after 9th grade.)

How MEDICATIONS work at Nora: From Advil to Tums to Prescriptions The Medications Authorization form is required annually for ANY and ALL medications and MUST be signed by a physician: (even over-the-counter) and MUST be in the office before a student can have

ANY medications. 7. Maryland Medication Authorization form is required every year IF:

a. IF you would like your child to have ANY medication(s) to be used or given to him/her during the school day. i. Over The Counter (OTC): (Ibuprofen (Advil), Midol, antacids, and any other over-the-counter medicines, including

Benadryl or other over-the-counter medicines for mild allergies, etc.) Authorization is required.

ii. Prescribed medicines

iii. Epipens

iv. Inhalers

v. Self Carry: This form is REQUIRED for any students who self-carry an epipen or inhaler or medications. b. Medications form must be signed by a Physician, including for OTC and self-carry epipens and inhalers.

i. All Medications must be provided in original packaging with dosage information. This includes OTC. c. Update the School: IF medications are changed during the school year. This will help us work with your child in the school

environment.

WHERE TO FIND THE FORMS: The forms are attached here, and online at www.nora-school.org/parents.

Please turn the forms in to Marcia Miller. Original signatures are required! (If you email the forms in, please ensure the originals are also provided by the first week of classes.)

What about IMMUNIZATIONS Form is submitted once for all NEW INCOMING students)

ALL families are to ensure with their physician’s office, before submitting to the School, that the student’s immunizations are

complete and current, and that the form is complete and current, per Maryland state requirements.

* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * PARENTS AND GUARDIANS (ALL) PLEASE SIGN * * * * * * * * * * * *

RETURNING FAMILIES Please confirm the following:

□ YES □ NO (Please check one.) My student’s immunizations are current. The form has been given to The Nora

School when student entered the school.

Initial:_______ Parent/Guardian name: __________________________________

NEW FAMILIES Please confirm the following:

□ YES □ NO (Please check one.) The Immunization form has been double-checked, signed and dated by

physician and submitted to The Nora School. Initial:_____ Parent/Guardian name: _______________________

□ YES □ NO (Please check one.) We are arranging for updated immunizations and will submit a newly signed

form before classes begin. Initial:_______ Parent/Guardian name: __________________________________

ALL FAMILIES (new and returning) Please agree to the following:

□ YES □ NO (Please check one.) I agree to update the school’s administration during the school year:

1. Whenever my child’s medications change (these may even have a slight alteration in behavior or medical needs).

2. Whenever our child has received an updated neuropsychological report, testing or other information.

Initial:_______ Parent/Guardian name: __________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________ Date:____/____/____

For all INCOMING students upon entry into Nora: 1. Immunization Form:

• ALL NEW families: this form is due on or before first day of classes for all incoming students. • Incoming 9th grade students: Updated form needs to completed/ signed within 6 months before classes

begin. • Make appointments for all immunizations in the summer before first day of classes, (including time for the form to be completed

and signed by the physician. They get swamped, so earlier is better.)

• Incoming 10th and 11th grade students: Immunization form, current as of 9th grade entry, is required. If current, a signed copy can be submitted from the prior school attended. Parent to request from prior school.

• MARYLAND STATE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED.

• NOTE! PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE AND DATE OF SIGNATURE is REQUIRED, - for all immunization records submitted.

PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM: The Nora School Required to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.

General Permission - Field Trips

I hereby give permission for ____________________________________ to attend authorized field trips. Travel will (student name)

be by foot, school bus or van, city bus or Metro or in some cases, car. In some cases, teachers and/or students may drive themselves.

I authorize the following: (please check both options and sign)

1. Please check: □ YES □ NO My child may carpool in a teacher car if necessary. 2. Please check: □ YES □ NO My child may carpool in a student car to these trips.

Date: _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________________ (include year) Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________________________________

Student Driver Permission

Please write “n/a” if the student does not drive.

I hereby give permission to ____________________________________ as a student driver, to allow other (student name)

students in the car while he/she is driving on a field trip. If the student does not drive or hold a proper driver’s license, please check “no” or “n/a”.

1. Please check (Yes, No or N/A) and sign: □ YES □ NO □ N/A (my child does not have a license to drive.)


Parental Permission to Leave Campus During Lunch

I hereby give permission to ____________________________________ to leave The Nora School campus during (student name)

lunch. I understand that the school is not responsible for the safety of my child during unsupervised absence from campus. I have discussed this with my child.

1. Please check and sign: □ YES □ NO (my child knows they are not to leave campus during lunch.)


School Rules (Please Note!: Student ALSO signs this agreement as well as the Parent/Guardian before submitting this form. Please

refer to our Community Handbook on our website, or request a printout.)

1. Signature by Parent/Guardian: I have read the Nora Family, Student, and Community Handbook with my child, and I have discussed the rules of the school with them.

1. Parent/Guardian: Please check and sign: □ YES □ NO


2. Please have your student review the Community Handbook and sign this agreement: Signature by Student: I have read the Nora Family, Student, and Community Handbook, and I understand and

agree to abide by the rules of the school. See website under “Family” for the Handbook.

1. Student: Please check “yes” or “no” and sign: □ YES □ NO

Date: _______________ Student Signature:__________________________________________________

Parental Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment: The Nora School

Required to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.

Please sign and date both of the following statements.

1. I, _________________________________, the parent/guardian of ____________________________ , (parent/guardian name) (student name)

do hereby give my permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered to ____________ (student name)

in my absence.

Date: _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________________

(include year) Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________________________________

2. I have provided fully updated health information on the attached sheet necessary for the effective treatment of my child.


COVID Health Requirements:

As of June 2020 it is impossible to be specific as to what guidance we will get from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Maryland. We can, however, anticipate the following as we look toward everyone maintaining their personal and community responsibilities: - Nora will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Maryland in formulating and revising our policies. - Students and teachers will be required to wear masks when in the building at all times. - Students and teachers will be required to maintain social distance practices. - Students and teachers will be required to stay home for distance learning if feeling sick. - Parents will agree to immediately pick up students who become ill. - Parents will agree to do a temperature check and a symptom check of their student each day before signing off on their coming to school. - Parents will keep the school informed of any symptoms, or contact with others who have symptoms. - No student who feels unsafe in coming to school will be required to do so, but they will be expected to maintain their academic standing via distance learning. - Upon the development of a vaccine, teachers and students will be expected to receive the vaccine. - Parents, students, and teachers will be flexible in the face of changing circumstances, particularly should the school have to go back 100% distance learning. I agree to assess my child’s health on a regular basis to ensure community health standards, and agree to have my child wear and use appropriate health guards as required by the school. I agree to the broad outlines of the policies as stated above, and understand that the school may update and change requirements based on changing circumstances during the year. Date: _______________ Name of Parent/Guardian:_____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________________ Name of Student: ____________________________________________________________________ Student Signature: I have read and agree to the above requirements.

______________________________________________________________________

Health Information: The Nora School Please attach a supplemental sheet to provide additional information as necessary. Required to be updated annually for ALL students.

Student’s Name:________________________________________________ Date of Birth:____________________

Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):__________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):__________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):__________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):__________________________________________________________

Insurance Carrier:__________________________________________ Policy Number:_____________________________

Insurance Emergency Phone Number (____)__________________________________ Policy Holder: ____________

Name of Physician:______________________________________________ Phone Number: (____)_________________ Name of Counselor/Therapist:_____________________________________ Phone Number: (____)_________________

Medical History: please fully answer questions 1-4 1. EXISTING medical considerations: ___________________________________________________________________

Please attach a sheet to provide additional information as necessary.

2. ALLERGIES (please indicate yes or no and if yes, supply the following information): Does your student have any allergies? □ YES* □ NO (Please check.) If yes, supply full information as to symptoms and all

recommended interventions: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*Provide ALL ALLERGY-RELATED information as necessary on an attached sheet: Include what the school should be aware of and what should be done at school and on field trips if accidental contact or ingestion occurs.

□ *A Yes or No is REQUIRED for a, b, c, and d below: Please submit all information in a separate sheet AND identify what needs to be done if accidentally ingested.)

a. Medicines □ Yes, see attached sheet for information. □ No, my child has no allergies to prescription medicines b. Over-the-counter medicine, such as Advil, Benadryl, Tums or Antibiotic Ointment? □ YES □ NO

• (please provide information for any allergies, however mild.)

c. Inhaler? □ YES* □ NO (Please check.) IF YES, Provided to School? □ YES □ NO: If NO, does Student Self-Carry?□YES* □NO

d. Epipen? □ YES* □ NO (Please check.) IF YES, Provided to School? □ YES □ NO: If NO, does Student Self-Carry?□YES* □NO

3. MEDICATIONS: Please list all Medications your child takes: Medication:_________________________________________________Strength:_________ Frequency:___________ Relevant side effects to be observed:_________________________________________________________________

Medication:_________________________________________________Strength:_________ Frequency:___________ Relevant side effects to be observed:_________________________________________________________________

Medication:_________________________________________________Strength:_________ Frequency:___________ Relevant side effects to be observed:_________________________________________________________________


4. ADDITIONAL: Is there anything else the school or Emergency personnel needs to know regarding the status of your child’s health?_________________________________________ Please attach a sheet to provide additional information as necessary.

IMPORTANT! *NOTE FOR “SELF CARRY”: Parent/Guardians must submit the Medications Authorization form, signed & dated by the physician, authorizing “self carry” for an inhaler or epipen. Student must be of an appropriate age to do so.

*OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES: Students are not to have ANY over-the-counter or prescription medicines available to them unless provided in the office of an administrator. Please fill in the additional Maryland Medication Authorization form for any and all medicines you’ll be providing for your student to take at school, (including over-the-counter medicines, Inhalers, and/or Prescription medicines) to be given to your student at school and school events. FORM IS REQUIRED for us to give any medicines.

Date: ____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________________ (include year) Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________________________________

The Nora School MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION TWO FORMS: Fill this form out AND have your physician sign the additional form, attached.

To be completed by parent/guardian ~ AND Physician / Nurse Practitioner

1. By having your child’s physician sign this form, the parent or guardian agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless The Nora School, any of the officers, administration, staff members or agents from lawsuit, claim demand, or action, etc. against them, for administering the medications (prescription and non-prescription) as listed and requested below to this student.

Student Name: ______________________________________________________Grade:___________

□ I have fully submitted all current allergies and medications on the attached Nora School Health Information form. □ YES □ NO Parent Guardian Signature: __________________________________________Date: _______/________/_________

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES: 2. FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ANY OTC MEDICATIONS, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING: □ THE NORA SCHOOL DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATION MEMBER MAY ADMINISTER THE FOLLOWING AS NEEDED FOR THIS STUDENT: (Check all that apply. Parent/Guardian is to supply these medicines in its original packaging in a marked baggie.)

□ Acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol) 325 mg 1-2 tablets (please note dosage) □ Ibuprofen (generic for Advil/Motrin) 200 mg 1-2 tablets (please note dosage) □ Benadryl 25 mg 1-2 tablets, or Claritin 10 mg (as needed for allergic symptoms) (please note dosage) □ Antacid (generic for Tums or Pepto Bismal) 1-2 tablets (please note dosage) □ Cough Drops 1-2 tablets or Lozenge □ Bacitracin Ointment □ Calamine Lotion □ Clear Eyes Redness Relief Eye Drops (for school-related first aid) □ Other:_____________________________________________________________________________

□ I do not want my child to receive ANY medications at school. I will send medications as needed for Overnight Trips.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *** * * * * * * *

PLEASE USE THE MARYLAND MEDICATIONS AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR ALL PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

3. FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES, THIS APPLIES TO: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES TO BE ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL

□ NO □ YES □ N/A (if YES, the attached MD Medications Authorization form MUST be signed by a physician AND all information must be included on The Nora School Health form.

Parent Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _______/________/_________

EPIPEN, (including Self Carry authorization) □ NO □ YES* □ N/A (*if YES, the attached MD Medications Authorization form MUST be signed by a physician AND all information must be included on The Nora School Health form.


INHALER, (including Self Carry authorization) □ NO □ YES* □ N/A (*if YES, the attached MD Medications Authorization form MUST be signed by a physician AND all information must be included on The Nora School Health form.


Authorization by Physician: (Required by MD State School Health Services Guidelines)

_________________________________________ ________________________________________ ___/___/___ PHYSICIAN NAME (Please Print) PHYSICAN SIGNATURE DATE

Emergency Contact Information Page 1 Required to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin. Signature on page 2.

Date: ____/____/____

Student’s Name:___________________________________________________ Date of Birth:______________________ Student’s Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Cell Phone: (____)____________________________Home Phone: (____)____________________________

Home Address:____________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________________State:__________________ Zip:_________________

Parent/Guardian #1’s Information Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Student:__________________________________________________

Cell Phone (____) ________________________ Work Phone (____)_______________________ E-Mail address: ________________________________________________________________________

See attachment for additional Email Addresses

Home Phone: (____)______________________ Home Address if different than Student: _________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________ State:________ Zip___________________ Work Name and Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________ State:________ Zip___________________ Emergency Contact at Work:____________________________________ Phone # (____)___________________






City:________________________________________ State:________ Zip___________________ Emergency Contact at Work:___________________________________ Phone # (____)___________________






City:________________________________________ State:________ Zip___________________ Emergency Contact at Work:___________________________________ Phone # (____)___________________


Who above should be notified first in case of medical emergency?___________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information Page 2 Required to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

Up to Five (Additional) Deep Emergency Contacts: Who we should call in an emergency:

Name Relationship Home Phone# Work Phone# Cell Phone# 1) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ **************************************************************************************************

EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS:

PLEASE AUTHORIZE ALL OF THE CHECKMARKS BELOW. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Please give us instructions below as to what you would like your child to do in the event of a national emergency if different from our stated plans described in The Nora School Community Handbook.

Please Check: □ Nora Handbook policies are fine.

OR □ Please follow different instructions than in the Nora Handbook as written below or attached: Please authorize ALL THREE of the following:

If the school is unable to contact anyone: (please check-mark ALL 3 options) Please Check All Three:

1. □ YES □ NO (Please check one.) In the event of a national emergency, my child has permission to leave school with a student driver.

2. □ YES □ NO (Please check one.) In the event of a national emergency, my child has permission to leave school

with a teacher.

3. □ YES □ NO (Please check one.) In the event of a national emergency, my child has permission to leave school

directly and ride Metro.

Please SIGN: Date: _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________________________

(include year) Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________________________________

Thank you! All forms above are Due, Updated, Every Year!

Forms AND Medications need to be fully updated before classes begin.

The following is

info for your

home files.

Please keep a copy of the documents above before submitting to Nora

School. The following documents are for you at home for your

knowledge.

YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR EMERGENCIES: (and why these forms are so important)

1. When a student is injured during the regular school day or in athletic events after school, or an a school-sponsored field trip, a report will immediately be made to the Head of School and to the parents, as possible.

2. When necessary, the student will be taken by a staff member to the Emergency Room of the Washington Adventist Hospital, located in Takoma Park, Maryland, or to Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, Maryland, or to the closest hospital in another region.

3. The following information must be submitted to the hospital before treatment is administered: a. The original Parental Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment Form, and b. The student’s Health Information Form.

4. After treatment, the student will be brought back to school or to their home.

(In emergency situations, of course, 911 will be called and the student will immediately be turned over to the care of the medical technicians.) See also our Emergency information in our Handbook.

FYI. Medicines. For Over the Counter items such as Tums or Advil, we need 1-2 forms signed.

1. The Nora School Medications Authorization allows us to give medicines – Over The Counter medicines such as Tums, Advil etc. along with prescriptions, epipens and inhalers

a. For ALL medicines, including over-the-counter AND prescription medicines. b. Must be signed even if you do NOT want us to give out any medicines.

2. MARYLAND STATE SCHOOL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION FORM:

THIS FORM IS REQUIRED for ANY Prescription medicines, Allergies, Inhalers and Epipens, AND Self-Carry: MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN AND PHYSICIAN in order to have any prescription medicines at school. THIS FORM IS REQUIRED for ANY medicines to be given to your student at The Nora School and on trips.

a) Prescription Medicines: If you would like the school to give your student prescription medicines during the school day:

a. All prescription medicines must be brought to the school in the original prescription bottle. b. All prescription medicines must be brought to the school for all field trips as needed, in the original

prescription bottle and with specific instructions. (Separate forms are required for field trips.) b) Inhaler/Epipen: If your student uses an Inhaler or Epipen, this form is required either way.

a. IF You would like the school to give your student an inhaler or epipen if needed. i. Inhalers or epipens must be brought to the school in the original prescription packaging.

ii. Inhalers or epipens must be authorized and/or brought to the school for all field trips as needed, in the original packaging and with specific instructions.

b. SELF-CARRY? For epipens and inhalers: This form is REQUIRED. Make sure the second part, (lower section) of form is ALSO SIGNED and dated BY PHYSICIAN.

i. Parent/Guardian AND PHYSICIAN must sign a form authorizing their child to self carry an inhaler or an epipen.

ii. □ YES □ NO (Please check one.) My child would like to “self carry” their epipen or inhaler, AND I will provide the school before classes begin each year with a current, signed Medications Authorization form signed by myself and the physician authorizing “Self-Carry”.

c) Over-The-Counter Medicines: If you would like the school to give your student OTC (Over The Counter) medicinal products such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, Tums etc. as needed. We are legally required to have this form signed.

a. Provide all Over-The-Counter medicines to the school for the student’s own use by a parent/guardian and in its original packaging.

b. Even for Over-The-Counter medicines, a doctor’s signature is required.

Where is the form? 1. The Nora School Over-The-Counter Medications form is attached with these forms. 2. For prescription medicines, The Maryland Medication Authorization form can be downloaded from our website

at www.nora-school.org/parents

or email Marcia Miller at [email protected] for a copy of the form.

Your Checklist

IF YOUR STUDENT TAKES MEDICATIONS At Nora, or on field trips, sports etc.

BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN: □ Maryland Medications Authorization Form is DUE, signed by physician. DUE BEFORE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. This is a state requirement for any medications the school can administer. This form is ALSO required for any student to self-carry any medications.

□ Bring Medicines to Marcia in original packaging (update every year). DUE BEFORE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Please bring them in marked packaging with your student’s name and dosage, preferably also in a baggie.

□ Extra Meds Packet: Bring an additional one (1) dose in a separate baggie, with your student’s name on it, and dosage instructions for field trips, etc. DUE BEFORE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. (Our first field trip

in September is very early, in the first week of school. This extra med will also be used for our Field Trip bags, etc. Please ensure we have the proper medications as potentially needed.)

□ Double-check. Ensure with your student that they have their “Self Carry” medicines before attending school each day and/or any trips or sports. Self-Carry forms must be current every year, AND signed

by physician as well as parent.

BEFORE RETREATS AND OTHER OVERNIGHT TRIPS

□ Additional forms and additional medicines will be needed for these trips. The medicines need to be brought in clearly noted with the student’s name and dosage instructions and in a waterproof container. Appropriate paperwork must accompany all medicines.

ANY TIME IN THE SCHOOL YEAR, AS UPDATES OCCUR □ Changes in medications or evaluations are to be updated with The Nora School administration. New medications - And if your child has stopped taking medications. This will help us work with your child in a more informative way.

JUNE

□ Take ‘em home. Parent/Guardian is to come into the Nora School and take home the medicines. You are responsible for discarding them and providing updated medicines again as needed, each fall.

Thank you for your help in ensuring that we have enough information, and the correct medicines for your student

for the school hours: in our building & off site locations such as sports and field trips.

Nora School Emergency Plans Per Family and Community Handbook

In the event of the following emergencies, Nora will follow the procedures listed below.

Overnight Snowstorm (morning decisions)

If Montgomery County Schools are closed, Nora is closed.

If there is a delayed opening, Nora follows an ALTERED Montgomery County decision: Nora opens ONE hour

later than regular start time. (Regardless of what time Montgomery County schools open). (If our regular building hours have

an 8:00 opening with an 8:45 class-start time, the Delayed Snow Schedule will have a 9:00 building opening and a 9:45 class-start time.)

Snowstorm during the School Day

Administrators will use their best judgement about sending students home early in the event of a snowstorm

during the school day, and will not always follow Montgomery County. Thus, Nora students may be dismissed

prior to Montgomery County making a decision. Every attempt will be made to have the student contact a

parent or other emergency contact before allowing them to leave school. If a parent would prefer a student to

remain at the school in the event of a storm, this should be noted on the emergency contact form.

Hurricane, Tornado, or other weather related event

Administrators will not follow Montgomery County, but will use their best judgement about sending students

home early in the event of a hurricane, tornado, or other weather related event during the school day. Nora

students will be kept in the building until the tornado passes, or may be dismissed prior to Montgomery County

making a decision in the event of an approaching hurricane. Every attempt will be made to have the student

contact a parent before allowing them to leave school. If a parent would prefer a student to leave immediately,

or to remain at the school, in the event of a storm, this should be noted on the emergency contact form.

Terrorist Event or other national emergency

Based on the level of the emergency, the Nora School will take the actions listed below. While it is impossible

to predict every possibility, within these broad guidelines it will be possible to determine where to find your

child. In any of these events, parents have the option of picking up their child immediately from school. In the

days following any event, Nora will follow Montgomery County as to when school will reopen.

Level 1: An incident in another part of the country that does not affect the Washington metropolitan area.

Students will be kept in school for the normal school day, and be kept informed of events. They should plan on

their usual mode of transportation home. After school activities and sports will be canceled that day.

Level 2: An incident in another part of the Washington metropolitan area. Students will be kept in school for the

normal school day, and parents can plan on them traveling home by their normal mode of transportation at the

regular time. Parents who wish to pick up their children are encouraged to do so. Parents who want their

children to leave school immediately should contact the school. If Metro is shut down, students who use that

mode of transportation will be kept at school until picked up by a parent, or until other arrangements have been

made. No student will be dismissed from the school until a parent or emergency contact has been contacted.

Level 3: An incident that affects downtown Silver Spring. If it is safe to remain in the building, students will be

kept in the building until picked up by a parent, or until receiving permission to leave. Students may be sent

home immediately with parental permission as noted on the emergency form.

If it is not deemed safe to remain in the building, we will walk away from the building.

From Nora: We will walk down Sligo Avenue, away from downtown Silver Spring, to the Sligo

Avenue Park at the intersection of Piney Branch Road and Sligo Avenue. If we must evacuate the Sligo

Avenue Park, we will either walk or transport students in the school van and teacher cars to the Takoma

Park Regional Library.

Staying In-The-NORA-Know: Note: Life Happens, and changes occur! Please refer to the front page of our website often for updates, game locations, as well as our calendar, text alerts and our Friday Newsletter.

Alerts and “REMIND”: Snow? We offer “text alerts” for immediate knowledge: snow days, changes in opening

and closing times, game delays, field trip delays, and any immediate schedule changes that may need to happen. We use “Remind” for this purpose. Sign up for this by following the steps below. Alerts are sent by text to your

cell phone number. To Sign Up: Text @noraschool to 81010. (enter the number 81010 and type in @noraschool in the subject line.) You can Opt Out at any time by replying “unsubscribe @noraschool”. Or, try texting @noraschool to (240) 348-1749 instead. Note! If you cannot receive texts, you can receive our Alert Messages by email by sending an email to: [email protected] (To unsubscribe, reply with “unsubscribe” in the subject line.)

Friday Newsletter: We email our weekly Newsletter to Parents and Guardians every Friday during the school year.

If you are not receiving this in your emails, please contact us. The newsletter provides photos, upcoming events and lots of helpful, informative up-to-date information – truly essential reading each week, (and you can teach good executive function with your child by reviewing it again on Sunday evenings to be aware of what’s coming down the pike.) Sign up for the Newsletter by clicking on our newsletters on our website. Newsletters are sent to your choice of email address.

Website: The front page of our website will also update you on upcoming events. Check it often, as this is also where

we update changes to dismissal times from assemblies, game times, field locations, and other events. Our website is designed to be very helpful for parents. Know our website well, use it and call us about it if you have questions. Go to: http://www.nora-school.org

Handbook: How do the school’s policies work? What do I do if my student is staying at home sick? Please review the

rules in our Handbook with your student (and note that your student is to sign the acknowledgement of, and agreement to, the Rules Handbook on the Parental Permission Form). Go to: http://www.nora-school.org/admin-forms/familyhandbook.pdf

School Year Calendar: The most current calendar can be linked to your calendar from our Google Calendar on the

“calendar” page of our website. Use this to be aware of events in the upcoming school year, and review it often. Go to:

http://www.nora-school.org/calendar https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/[email protected]&ctz=America/New_York&gsessionid=OK

~

Thank you for taking care of all of these forms before the beginning of classes

every school year!

For additional forms, please go to www.nora-school.org/parents Or, contact Marcia Miller if you have any questions: [email protected]

Please turn all forms in to Marcia Miller. Note: While Forms can be e-mailed earlier, the originals need to be at school by the end of the first week.

Make sure your child has signed and dated the form too!

The Nora SchoolSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM New Studen-t/Host Student Open House

Classes Begin

Faculty In-Service

JulyS M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

SeptemberS M T W T F S

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13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

AUGUST 2020


1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

3:15 PMSoccer

3:15 PMSoccer

All-School Hike

Labor Day - No Classes

3:15 PMSoccer

3:15 PMSoccer

3:00 PM RockClimbing

3:15 PMSoccer

3:15 PMSoccer

Rosh Hashanah, No Classes


3:15 PMSoccer

Autumn begins 3:15 PMSoccer

Yom Kippur, No Classes

3:15 PMSoccer

Junior/Senior Retreat (Tent.)

AugustS M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

OctoberS M T W T F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 2020


1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3:15 PMSoccer


3:15 PMSoccer

Community Service Day 3:15 PMSoccer


Columbus Day, Classes insession

3:15 PMSoccer

3:15 PMSoccer


3:15 PMSoccer

3:15 PMSoccer

Daylight Savings--set back 1hour 3:00 PM Rock

Climbing3:15 PMSoccer

3:15 PMSoccer

Quarter 1 Ends Halloween

SeptemberS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

NovemberS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30

OCTOBER 2020


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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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29 30


Election Day, No Classes

Community Service Day 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMParent Teacher

Conferences3:15 PM Basketball


3:15 PMBasketball

1:30 PM - 5:00PM Parent Teac-her Conferences

Veterans Day

3:15 PMBasketball


3:15 PMBasketball

3:15 PMBasketball


3:15 PMBasketball

8:45 AM - 12:00 PMAlumni/Student/Faculty ThanksgivingBrunch

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Break, noclasses


OctoberS M T W T F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

DecemberS M T W T F S

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13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2020


1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

3:15 PMBasketball

Community Service Day 3:15 PMBasketball


3:15 PMBasketball

3:15 PMBasketball

Hanukkah Begins


3:15 PMBasketball

3:15 PMBasketball

Christmas Kwanzaa Begins

New Year's Eve

Winter Break

Winter Break

November 20S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30

January 21S M T W T F S

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DECEMBER 2020


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New Year's Day


3:15 PMBasketball

Community Service Day 3:15 PMBasketball


3:15 PMBasketball

3:15 PMBasketball

Martin Luther King, Jr.Holiday, No classes

Faculty Workday, NoClasses


3:15 PMBasketball

1:30 PM - 5:00 PMParent Teacher

Conferences

3:15 PMBasketball

Winter Break

Semester Exams

December 20S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

February 21S M T W T F S

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14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728

JANUARY 2021


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3:15 PMFitness

Community Service Day 3:15 PMFitness


3:15 PMFitness

3:15 PMFitness

Head's Holiday, No ClassesLincoln's Birthday

Valentine's Day President's Day - No Classes 3:15 PMFitness

3:15 PMFitness


3:15 PMFitness

3:15 PMFitness

JanuaryS M T W T F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031

MarchS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2021


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21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31


3:15 PMFitness

Community Service Day 3:15 PMFitness


3:15 PMFitness

3:15 PMFitness


3:15 PMFitness

St. Patrick's Day 3:15 PMFitness


3:15 PMFitness

3:15 PMFitness

Quarter 3 Ends

Spring Vacation

FebruaryS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728

AprilS M T W T F S

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MARCH 2021


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Easter


3:15 PM Softball Community Service Day 3:00 PM - 5:00PM Parent Teac-her Conferences


3:15 PM Softball 3:15 PM Softball



Spring Vacation

Intersession

MarchS M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

MayS M T W T F S

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APRIL 2021


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3:15 PM Softball Cinco de MayoCommunity Service Day

3:15 PM Softball

Mother's Day 3:00 PM RockClimbing

3:15 PM Softball Eid al-Fitr begins 3:15 PM Softball





Memorial Day (Observed)

AprilS M T W T F S

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JuneS M T W T F S

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MAY 2021


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9:00 AM Senior Break-fast and GraduationRehearsal

11:00 AM Graduationat AFI Silver Theater II

Father's Day

Semester Exams

MayS M T W T F S

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16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

JulyS M T W T F S

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JUNE 2021

Nora Bell SchedulesRegular Daily Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00 Building Opens

8:45 - 9:30 Period 1

9:30 - 10:15 Period 2

10:15 - 10:30 School Meeting

10:30 - 11:15 Period 3

11:15 - 12:00 Period 4

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 1:30 Period 5

1:30 - 2:00 Lab Period

2:00 - 2:45 Period 6

2:45-3:15 Overtime

3:00 Sports Begins

4:00 Building Closes (except for sports)

Lab Period

Students in good academic standing will be able to choose a Lab in which to

participate each quarter. Students who are missing work will be assigned to the

Study Hall during the Lab Period. Every quarter students can sign up for a new

lab (or remain in the same one). There is no grade or credit for the Lab Period

except for Independent Study.

Initially these Labs may include Art Lab, Digital Lab, Music Lab, Study Hall,

Meditation, Math Lab, and Writing Lab.

Seminars

Throughout the year short Seminars (once a week for 2-8 weeks) will be

offered to selected students during the Lab Period. These may include:

-Mindfulness (All new students)

-Study Skills (9th Grade)

-Technology (9th Grade)

-Health/Nutrition/Sex Ed (All Grades)

-Peer Mediation (10th Grade)

-Leadership and Social Justice (11th Grade)

-Senior Portfolio Preparation (11th and 12th Grade)

-Living On Your Own and Meeting Adult Responsiblities (12th Grade)

-Advanced Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (12th Grade)

-Social/Emotional Self-Awareness (All students)

And other topics as needs and opportunities arise.

Wednesday ScheduleRegular Wednesdays

8:00 Building Opens

8:45 - 9:20 Period 1

9:20 - 9:55 Period 2

9:55 - 10:10 School Meeting

10:10 - 10:45 Period 3

10:45 - 11:20 Period 4

11:20 - 11:55 Period 5

11:55 - 12:30 Period 6

1:00 - 1:45 Faculty Worktime (grading, calls, copying, collaborating)

1:45 - 3:30 Faculty Meeting

Notes: *Students should arrange doctor and other appointments for Wednesdayafternoons after 12:30 when students are dismissed.

*The First Wednesday of each month is usually a Community ServiceDay, when no classes meet as teachers and students are out working withservice organizations. Dismissal time is determined by each differentservice group and the amount of work they need done.

Inclement Weather SchedulesSign up for notifications at remind.com

Snow Day ScheduleMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Building Opens 9:00Period 1 9:45 - 10:25Period 2 10:25 - 11:05School Meeting 11:05 - 11:20Period 3 11:20 - 12:00Lunch 12:00 - 12:45Period 4 12:45 - 1:25Period 5 1:25 - 2:05Period 6 2:05 - 2:45

Snow Day ScheduleWednesday

Building Opens 9:00Period 1 9:45 - 10:10Period 2 10:10 - 10:35School Meeting 10:35 - 10:50Period 3 10:50 - 11:15Period 4 11:15 - 11:40Period 5 11:40 - 12:05 Period 6 12:05 - 12:30

Faculty Worktime 1:00-2:00Faculty Meeting 2:00-3:30

Assembly Schedules(Assemblies are special all-school programs, usually involving a guest speaker or an activity)

Afternoon AssemblyPd. 1 8:45-9:25

Pd. 2 9:25-10:05

Annc. 10:05-10:20

Pd. 3 10:20-11:00

Pd. 4 11:00-11:40

Lunch 11:40-12:25

Pd. 5 12:25-1:05

Pd. 6 1:05-1:45

Assembly 1:45-2:45

Morning Assembly

Pd. 1 8:45-9:25

Pd. 2 9:25-10:05

Annc. 10:05-10:20

Assembly 10:20-11:20

Pd. 3 11:20-12:00

Lunch 12:00-12:45

Pd. 4 12:45-1:25

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