Knight News

Hello, Knight Families!

Please be reminded that student attendance is critical for the success of your student. We encourage our students to be in attendance unless they are sick with a fever or have an official excuse such as bereavement or court. Please contact us if you have any questions about attendance at 803-432-9858.

As a reminder, early validation will continue this week Monday- Thursday after school from 3:15-4:45 in the cafeteria. The cost is $10 per session. Students can pay after they attend if needed. Cell phones are not allowed during validation, and students should bring classwork/homework to complete.

As always, our Knights have Purpose and are Engaged, Empowered, and Equipped for the future!

Mr. Branham

• The advisory class with the lowest percentage of unexcused/parent-note absences will receive an ice cream party. This will be for each grade level. Winning grade-level advisories will receive 5 points toward Advisory Team point totals.
• Any student with perfect attendance for the month of October will be entered into a drawing for a catered lunch. One winner will be selected per grade level.
  

All students enrolled in English 2, Algebra 1, Biology 1, or US History will take an End-of-Course Exam in December. As an incentive for students to do their best on these exams, Mr. Branham is raffling off a PS5 for students who take an EOC this semester.

Students will the following entries for their EOC grades:

A = 4 entries

B = 3 entries

C = 2 entries

D = 1 entry

Students will be given the number of entries based on their scores for each exam. For example, if a student is enrolled in Biology and makes a "B" on the EOC, they will be entered in the drawing 3 times. However, if they are ALSO enrolled in US History this semester, and makes an "A" on that exam, the student will be entered in the drawing 4 more times!

Good luck, students!

Students who signed up to take the SAT this fall will take the test on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Students should arrive to room 403 (the CCTC room) by 8:00am. Bring your school chromebook with charger! For more information, contact Mrs. Rabon at melissa.rabon@kcsdschools.org.

Students who signed up to take the PSAT this fall will take the test on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Students should arrive to room 403 (the CCTC room) by 8:00am. Bring your school chromebook with charger! For more information, contact Mr. Horton at chet.horton@kcsdschools.org.

All freshmen students will take a field trip on Friday, October 25, 2024, to our Woolard Technology Center (WTC). Students will have the opportunity to explore the campus and learn about the 18 different programs offered at the school.

8:05 am - Students with last names A - J

11:45 am Tour - Students with last names K - Z

For more information, contact our Career Specialist, Ms. Amanda Oliver at amanda.oliver@kcsdschools.org.

Students who signed up to take the ACT this fall will take the test on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Students should arrive to the front office by 8:00am. Bring your school chromebook with charger! For more information, contact Mrs. Rabon at melissa.rabon@kcsdschools.org.

Have a special event? Want to give a shout out to someone special? Is your birthday coming up? Running for Homecoming Queen? Want to advertise your business? Rent the SPIRIT ROCK!

With the new 9-weeks starting right after fall break, Lunch & Learn will be paused for the next 5 weeks!

Lunch & Learn will resume on Monday, November 18, 2024 for all 9th grade students who have grades below 65% in any class.

Seniors and Juniors: Do you need to boost your SAT score or prepare to take the SAT or PSAT for the first time? Tim Anderson with Attest will be here on Oct. 21st to help you prepare for the upcoming PSAT and SAT this fall. The cost for the session is $25 and even if you have attended before, new concepts and strategies will be discussed. Your attendance for that day will be excused. Sign up with Mrs. Eubanks in the front office.

Need help paying for college??? Click HERE for a list of available scholarships!

See Mrs. Oliver in guidance for more assistance.

Also, check out the great news from Lander University below!!

We're going on a trip! If you are a senior and would like to participate, read this or contact Mrs. Broughton for more information.

Congratulations to our Varsity Lady Knights for earning the title of Region Champions! Way to go, ladies!

This week the JROTC department came back to NCHS excited for the future and the next nine weeks. We jumped back into our normal routine while incorporating some Academic rigor with the launch of the JROTC Academic and Bowl pre-test. The pretest focuses on math, science, language arts along with knowledge on "how to get into college". Moreover,

The JROTC Academic Bowl is an opportunity for cadets to showcase their academic knowledge, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It covers a wide range of subjects including JROTC curriculum, leadership, current events, U.S. government, history, and more.

Go Knights!

33 members of the North Central FFA chapter got to attend FFA Day at the South Carolina State Fair! Members first dropped off some animal feed donations to the SC FFA Alumni and Supporters trailer to be donated for Hurricane Helene Relief. All members then attended the opening ceremonies with other FFA members from around the state! Members were then tasked to complete a scavenger hunt to explore the agricultural aspects that are at the state fair! Members enjoyed meeting advisors, other members, riding rides, eating fair food, exploring the buildings, and of course seeing the agricultural displays! There were two youth competitions happening while our members were present, the lower state tractor driving CDE and the youth swine showmanship classes. This was a great opportunity for the North Central FFA to explore opportunities that they can be a part of in the future!

Congratulations to Olivia Folsom for earning the 1st honorable mention award in photography for 10th grade students at the South Carolina State Fair. She submitted a stunning photo she took from the Idaho mountains on top of Sawtelle peak. Congratulations, Olivia! We're very proud of you!!

Hello from the library!

This year, Mrs. Ferrer is hosting a monthly reading challenge to boost the reading culture of our school. Each month there will be a new theme. Students and staff are encouraged to participate. Once you have completed your book for the month, you will be interviewed by Mrs. Ferrer or Mr. Huggins about the book to show that you have read it. You will receive a challenge button and a bookmark as a reward for completing the monthly challenge, and you will be entered into a drawing for a monthly prize.

October's theme is "Monster Mayhem"; you will need to read a book with a monster (real or imagined) to complete the challenge. If you need book recommendations, please stop by the library.

Happy Reading!

BRAVE cards are designed to positively reinforce wanted behaviors in students. A teacher will recognize a student for being respectful, aware, vested and empowered by handing the student a BRAVE card with the teacher's signature on the back. The student will take the card to the front office and place it in the gold hand spinner. Each week, a card will be drawn at random and that student will receive a prize.

Congrats to our September winners!!!

Has a North Central teacher gone above and beyond for your student? Does a North Central staff member deserve recognition?

If you would like to show your appreciation for a North Central employee but don't know what to get, here is a list of some of their favorite things!

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