News and Links
| Valley News article, April 18, 2012 -- The Classics Case. |
The Classics Case: Pursuing Wisdom the Old Way. Valley News, April 18, 2012 Editorial Column. https://www.nas.org/articles/on_new_classical_test_five_student_finalists |
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Check the recent NECA News found on the News section of the website for upcoming dates for NECA cleaning schedule. For all those families needing to work Volunteer Hours, this is the best and fastest way to do it! FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS: Keep an eye out for an upcoming fundraising meeting to help with some exciting and new fundraisers we're launching in 2017! We are always in need of cleaning supplies and are glad to accept donations in kind anytime! Feeling generous? Please consider a donation to our Fuel Fund. |
Upcoming Events
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NECA HOUSE SYSTEM The NECA house system, for students in grades 3 and above, offers an opportunity for students to engage in community beyond their class groups. Students have embraced the concept and are now enjoying it. What is a House? The idea of “Houses” originated in British public schools. It referred, as the name implies, to a group of students who shared a dormitory. However, just as the term “household” is more about a group of people than a piece of real estate, so the idea of a house within a school is more about a group of students than a physical building. Thus, even though NECA has no dormitories, there is much to glean from intentionally grouping students. Why is NECA implementing Houses? A house is an intentional, cohesive, inter-class grouping of students. Its primary goal is to foster relationships that transcend grades and academics, allowing students to be better cared for and to better care for others. The house system includes competitive elements, but competition is not the primary goal. The focus is upon shepherding, service, and community. Points System Houses compete for the honor of “House of the Year”. Points are reported to and tallied by the Headmaster, and posted on a bi-weekly basis. Houses can receive special privileges which could include free dress down day, occasional priority treatment, etc. Houses 2016/17: Galileo Galilei Prefect: Christina Cottrill Color: Grey and Maroon John Paul II Prefect: Stephen Bryan Color: White and Black Leonardo Da Vinci Prefect: Sorosh Wein Color: Red Maximilian Kolbe Prefect: Lucia Kepler Color: Purple |
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