1. NCHS STEM Acceptance Night
Congrats C/O 2021 STEM Students!
Please be sure to grab a packet before we begin!

2. STEM Program Rules and Expectations
CCS Magnet Policy
80% or higher average in all courses
Pass ALL classes (STEM and non-STEM)
Miss no more than 8 days per semester
Follow all NCHS rules and procedures
Actively participate in class
Extracurricular Involvement
Clubs
Organizations
Athletics
Consequences
Probation
Possible removal from the program

3. Please be sure to turn in the CCS Magnet Policy and your STEM Agreement (signed by parent and student) to me before leaving tonight

4. Technology Policy CCS High School STEM Program
Technology Policy, Procedures, and Information
Cabarrus County Schools are committed to preparing students for the 21st Century. 21st Century learning requires that students be literate, responsible citizens in a technological society. The CCS STEM program recognizes this necessity with the implementation of its one-to-one initiative. Freshmen and Sophomore students will receive a Chromebook before the start of the semester.
**THE FULL POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON THE CCHS WEBSITE (will be loaded to the NCHS website soon)**
**Tech policy and payment must be received before student can receive technology.
**All STEM students must use CCS technology. No personal laptops will be allowed.

5. BLENDED LEARNING
-Blended courses allow teachers to reach and teach students more effectively.
-They reach multiple learning styles of students for better learning
-In addition, blended courses prepare students for 21st century learning and the rigor of online courses that they may encounter during their high school and university careers.

6. 9th Grade Curriculum STEM Math II STEM English
STEM World History (Blended)
STEM Science
STEM PE/Health
STEM Principles of Discovery and Design
STEM Technology, Engineering and Design
Possible electives – Robotics, Band, Chorus, Art, etc…

7. Transportation and Hub Stops
Every student must complete a ridership form!
If your student lives outside of the NCHS zone, they will have to use a hub stop (unless you provide your own transportation).
If you are unsure, please visit this site:
**Note: hub stop buses might contain non-STEM students.

8. Curriculum Night for Rising 9th Grade
Thursday, February 23rd at 5:30pm here at NCHS

9. Transition Day for Freshmen
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
During school hours
For more information, please contact your middle school’s head counselor to check on transportation for the event.

10. Documents Needed STEM Agreements Academic policy Technology policy
Magnet Policy
Transportation Form
Registration Form (please turn in to guidance counselors)

11. Congratulations again on your acceptance into the NCHS STEM Program!!
Please meet with your alpha range counselor
Please meet with our current STEM students and teachers
Please speak with us about any additional questions or concerns you might have