Upcoming Events
March 1 Phase II Groundbreaking Ceremony 8:15 am
March 1 SAT Test (Juniors)
March 3 Parent Information Breakfast @ 8:00 am (prospective families)
March 7 PTO Meeting @ 7:00 pm
March 9 Family Forum @ 6:00 pm (prospective families)
March 15 National Latin Exam (NLE)
March 15 Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm
March 10 End of 3rd Quarter
March 15 Spirit Day (spirit wear, jeans and tennis shoes)
March 16 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL
March 16 NOCA Spirt Day at Urban Air 12 pm-3 pm (Sign Up HERE)
March 17 Conferences @ 8:30 am-4:30 pm-NO SCHOOL
March 21 National Honors Society (NHS) Induction @ 8:00 am
March 24-25 Jane Austen: Completely Zoomed Play @ 7:00 pm (NOCA Auditorium)
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Dear NOCA Families,
We are excited to meet with you to discuss your child’s academic progress for the 3rd quarter. Spring conference meeting times are available in 10-minute intervals on March 17th between the hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Please click on a link to select a convenient time for your conference. If you have questions, please contact the school for more information by emailing info@nocacademy.org or calling 567.420.6180. Thank you for partnering with the school for this important opportunity.
NOCA Administration
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The PTO is hosting a potluck for our wonderful teachers during conferences. Please sign up below, if you would like to make something for the meal.
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On behalf of the NOCA administration, faculty, staff, and students-thank you! We are grateful to donors, sponsors, bidders, and those who attended the Liberty Gala! It was a wonderful evening of fellowship and inspiration. Click here to take a quick Gala Survey.
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NOCA Celebrates its Ground Breaking Ceremony for the New Addition |
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Board members, administrators, building and construction teams, students, and parents make history by attending Northwest Ohio Classical Academy's ground breaking ceremony for a new building addition.
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Board President, Professor Lee Strang and Headmaster, Scott Henry shovel soil at the groundbreaking site.
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NOCA is excited to offer activities that complement the classical experience. Please click on the button to view extra-curricular offerings for the 2022-23 school year.
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The 2nd Annual NOCA's GOT TALENT SHOW will be on Thursday, April 6 in the NOCA Auditorium at 1:30 pm | |
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- Auditions: Monday, April 3rd after school.
- Only students in grades 3-11 are eligible to participate.
- Acts must be school appropriate and must not exceed two minutes in length.
- Only students/acts who complete a registration form will be considered.
- NOCA is limited to 20 acts.
- Must complete permission slip by March 31st.
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- Pizza orders are reserved for students in grades 6-11 only.
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This month pizza orders and fees are due to your classroom teacher by 3/10.
- Payment must be exact change or a check made payable to NOCA
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Please label payment with your student's name, purpose (pizza) and enclose it in an envelope or baggie.
- Pizza will be served on Friday 3/24.
- There will be no pizza orders processed after the deadline.
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100% of NOCA high school students who sat for their Ohio End of Course Algebra I and English II exams passed. The future is bright! Congratulations Spartans!
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Words of Wisdom from the Dean of Classical Curriculum |
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Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.
So begins Sir Francis Bacon’s essay, “Of Studies.” As the father of the scientific method, he staunchly defended the use of inductive reasoning in the pursuit of knowledge. His Novum Organum (“new method”) marked a clear break with the Scholastic tradition. But, in “Of Studies”, he betrays an appreciation for the well-watered roots of classical education. I want to share with you some of my favorite insights from his essay.
Click here to read more...
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Planning the Future High School |
"Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation."
-Aristotle
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Naviance
Students at NOCA have access to Naviance College and Career Readiness Planning software. Students in grades 9-11 have received instruction in Naviance navigation and have successfully logged in to their accounts. They are encouraged to continue to log-in and use this resource as they conduct research through self-discovery, college, career, and academic tools.
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| Click on the image to access the log-in page
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College and Career Digital Resource Center
Please click on the button below to access materials that will assist your children with post-secondary plans.
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Service & Seals
NOCA high students must complete 96 hours of community service prior to graduation and complete an Ohio Means Job (OMJ) form. Juniors should have this form completed by the end of this school year.
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Community Service Logs
All service hours need to be submitted by May 5 for the 2022-23 school year. Extra forms can be found on the Digital Resource Center or in the Counseling Corner.
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Scheduling 2023-24
Students are encouraged to review their academic progress and begin conversations with their families about next steps for course selections for the 2023-24 school year. Students will have access to course requests and an updated course catalog on March 6.
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| SAT College Entrance Exam
Per the state of Ohio, all juniors are entitled to one free college entrance exam at school during the school day. NOCA juniors will be taking the SAT on March 1. Juniors will be released immediately following the completion of the exam.
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In-Demand Jobs Week
March 1-5 is In-Demand Jobs in Ohio Week. Click on the link to view job opportunities.
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Academic/Career Advising
Mrs. Desmond has completed student meetings with all high school students. Students reviewed their transcripts, graduation pathways, and reviewed the results of their self discovery surveys. Students were advised about their recommended elective or graduation requirement options for their upcoming course selections.
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| End of Course Exams
High school students in Ohio must take and pass End of Course exams in the subjects of Algebra I and English II in order to have a pathway to graduation. A minimum passing score is 684. Students who do not pass are given the opportunity to retest every semester. Please find practice tests by clicking on the button below. The next exams will be administered in March and April for students enrolled in Algebra I and British Literature.
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College Campus Visits and Preview Days
High school students (especially juniors) are encouraged to begin setting up campus visits to aide in their discernment of the college of best fit. Be sure to pick-up a campus visit questionnaire in the counseling corner to get the most out of your visit.
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College Credit Plus (CCP)
The College Credit Plus (CCP) program is a free early college option for students enrolled in grades 7-12 who are Ohio residents. Participants are required to attend a meeting and counseling session about the risks associated with participation in the program. Letter of Intents are due to Mrs. Desmond by April 1.
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2022-2023 Spartan Yearbook Orders |
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The yearbook store is still open. Get your 4th Edition Spartan Yearbook w/ Spring supplement ordered today at our Early Bird price of only $29. Order online at the link below or send a check to the office with your student's name, homeroom clearly marked on the envelope. Checks are to be made to: NOCA and add Yearbook in the memo.
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Enrollment Information
for the 2023-24 School Year |
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| Re-Enrollment
Thank you! Over 97% of our returning families have re-enrolled for the 2023-24 school year!!! If you intend to return and have not re-enrolled, please contact jkujawa@nocacademy.org ASAP. The deadline for re-enrollment has passed.
New Students (Kindergarten or other)
If you have a new student starting next year, please complete their enrollment application and download all enrollment documents immediately.
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Enrollment Information Events for PROSPECTIVE NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES |
Help to Spread the Word...
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Family Forum
March 9th @ 6:00 pm |
Families who are interested in learning more about classical education and NOCA's research-based and time tested methodologies are encouraged to attend Family Forums. At Family Forums, participants acquire a better understanding of what makes classical education a superior educational experience for families.
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| *Virtue-based Curriculum and Instruction
*Teacher-Led Instruction
*Paper and Pencil
*Explicit Phonics and Orthography
*Traditional Grammar and Composition
*Cursive
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| *Formative Literature and Poetry
*Socratic Method
*Singapore Mathematics
*Authentic History
*Inquiry-based Science
*Early Introduction to Foreign Language
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Parent Information Breakfast March 3rd @ 8 am |
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NOCA is excited to host a Parent Information Breakfast for future Spartans interested in attending NOCA during the 2023-24 school year.
Parent Information Breakfast events allow prospective families to meet the team of individuals who will partner with them for their child's educational journey. Attendees preview curriculum, student-life, extra-curricular offerings, and NOCA athletics.
Space is limited. RSVP is required.
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The PTO will be hosting a fun filled day at Urban Air on Thursday, March 16th. Spartan Families are invited to attend at our private event at a reduced price. Please sign up today to secure your spot.
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Support NOCA's neighborhood Pizza Places!
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| Save the Date: Spartan Sprint, Friday, May 12th |
Students must be registered by March 15th, 2023 to participate on the day of the race. Please do so TODAY! Fundraising packets will be send home on Monday, March 20th. We are looking for organizations to partner with us for this year's Spartan Sprint. Check out our partnership flyer HERE to see the different levels of support available for business recognition partners. If you have any questions, please email nocaspartansprint@gmail.com.
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Support our school by sharing your time and talent.
For more information on how you can volunteer email us at
info@nocapto.org
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| Visit our website by clicking our logo
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PTO meetings take place the first Tuesday of every month in the NOCA Upper School Dining Commons at 7:00 PM.
(Next Meeting March
7th)
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Connect with the Northwest Ohio Classical School Community on one of our school approved social media sites
JOIN US!
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The mission of Northwest Ohio Classical Academy is to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a rigorous, content-rich classical curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences, one that produces thoughtful leaders and virtuous citizens.
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Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
5025 Glendale Ave.
Toledo, OH 43614
Phone: 567.420.6180
Email: info@nocacademy.org
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