Upcoming Events

February 1           Club Picture Day/Retakes      

February 2           Family Forum @ 6 pm (for Prospective Families)

February 7           Family Forum @ 6 pm (for Prospective Families)

February 7           PTO Meeting @ 7 pm

February 10         Parent Information Breakfast @ 8 am (for Prospective Families)

February 15         Board Meeting @ 6 pm

February 16         Free Market Art Expo

February 16         Lottery Drawing for New Students

February 20         President's Day- NO SCHOOL

February 22         Athletic Boosters Meeting @ 6:30 pm

February 25         Liberty Gala @ 5:30 pm at the Pinnacle

March 1               Phase II Groundbreaking Ceremony 8:15 am

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Liberty Gala benefiting NOCA's School Expansion Project. Enjoy Raffles, Live & Silent Auctions, Dinner & Dessert, Limited Open Bar & Great Conversations!      Early bird tickets end 2/5!

Steve Deace is a huge supporter of school choice and hosts one of the top 100 news podcasts in the country according to iTunes for BlazeTV. He is a bestselling author and his latest book, "A Nefarious Plot", is soon to be adapted into a motion picture. He's worked/covered political campaigns from school board to President of the United States. He lives in Iowa with his wife, Amy, where they homeschooled their 3 children. 

     VIP- Meet & Greet Tickets Available @ LibertyGala.com

The NOCA Liberty Gala Committee is raffling off one parking spot. You can purchase your ticket for $25 or 5  for $100. The VIP Spot will be valid from February 27th until the 2024 Liberty Gala.  We will be selling raffle tickets until the Gala on Saturday, Feb 25th. Proceeds go to support Northwest Ohio Classical Academy's Expansion Project.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community Schools, such as NOCA, operate on nearly 1/2 the funding as a traditional public school in our area.  While NOCA has made great strides to be good stewards of public funding, we rely on parents to help offset the funding gaps in creative ways. 

Two NO COST ways YOU CAN HELP are:

1) Volunteer- our school would not be where it is today without the countless volunteer hours from parents like you.  Click HERE to complete our volunteer questionnaire.

2) Complete Household Income Form-  a portion of state funding is based on social economic need that is assessed annually.  Having completed forms from every family has the potential to grant NOCA access to more funding which in turn helps your students.  Update your 2022/2023 form today! 

In the event of inclement weather, families will be notified and/or can find information via:

*Text Alert    *Email    *Television Broadcast (13 ABC News)

*Northwest Ohio Classical Academy Facebook Page and              NOCA Spartans Community Group Page

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. 

Free Market Art

(Open to Family Members and Students)

BRING ALL SUBMISSIONS TO NOCA THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2023 BETWEEN 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. DOOR 1

(Keep all work completely covered; make certain your name is legible on the outside of the bag or covering)

FOOD TRUCKS – MUSIC – FABULOUS PRIZES

"Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation."

                                                                                   -Aristotle

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.

Click on the image to access the log-in page

College and Career Digital Resource Center

Please click on the button below to access materials that will assist your children with post-secondary plans.

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.

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. Look for course requests and an updated course catalog in March.

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 2. Please check out the following resources to help you prepare for this important initiative.

Experts (including the college board) recommend taking the SAT at least twice.

"Students who took the SAT twice improved their score by an average of 46 points."

      -Best Colleges (2022)

Khan Academy

Customize SAT practice by linking your college board account with Khan Academy.

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 tests will be administered 

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.

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.

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.

Re-Enrollment

Thank you! Over 95% 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.

                                                   Help to Spread the Word...

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. 

*Virtue-based Curriculum and Instruction

*Teacher-Led Instruction

*Paper and Pencil

*Explicit Phonics and Orthography

*Traditional Grammar and Composition

*Cursive

*Formative Literature and Poetry

*Socratic Method

*Singapore Mathematics

*Authentic History

*Inquiry-based Science

*Early Introduction to Foreign Language

 Family Forum: Thursday, February 2^nd & Tuesday February, 7^th  @ 6:00 P.M.

             NOCA is excited to host a

    Parent Information Breakfast on             February 10th at 8 am 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.

Basketball: The inaugural basketball season for the High School team has come to an end. The team won 2 games and battled hard in every contest. The future is bright for Spartan's basketball as they head into the offseason with a goal of continuing to improve. Junior High boy's basketball is rolling along and looks to finish their season strong with two games left in February.  Grades 3-6 boys are playing in the TAACYL this year and that season is under way with both teams already achieving their first wins of the young season! 

Swim: The lady Aqua Spartans swam their way to a 3rd place finish at the Toledo invite, beating Central and Whitmer. Leading the team in points scored was Meaghan Desmond who won the 100 yard backstroke dropping 4.68 seconds for a season personal best. 

Samuel Ferradino led the boys team with a 3rd place finish in the 100 breast dropping  1.56 seconds for a seasonal best time as well.

Congratulations on a great season to all of our Spartan Swimmers!

Wrestling: Wrestling started with the new year.  We have 10+ boys in grades 3 and up learning core skills this year.  They are focusing on proper wrestling techniques and discipline.  

Special thanks to all the parents & staff who volunteer to coach our Spartans!

Hey NOCA families, it's your chance to WIN $$$$ while supporting the ever expanding NOCA Athletic programs.  The Super Bowl Squares is for everyone as no football knowledge is necessary (nor an advantage) to winning.  Please pass along to family and friends to fill the 100-squares we need, sit back and enjoy the game while rooting for you numbers to come up.  Any question please contact Brian Minoske.  For more information, click the link below.

Join us for our Next Booster's Meeting at 6:30 PM on February 22^nd in the NOCA Café.

Special thanks to the families who have supported the PTO this year through its various volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and dine-outs.  Because of your generosity, the NOCA PTO have been able to bless the teachers and students in many ways this school year.

We have had team of parents diligently working to further develop our library so that students can take advantage of the over 5,000 books on our shelves in years to come.  In January, the PTO was able to purchase some much needed supplies for our growing Music Department. 

*The PTO will email an RSVP for the Urban Air Spirit Day later this month.

We would love to partner with YOUR BUSINESS or ORGANIZATION for the Spartan Sprint. 
Please click on the link to our partnership flyer to see the different levels of support available to you and the business recognition perks. If you have any questions, please email nocaspartansprint@gmail.com.

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