Parent Input Sought in Reopening
Dear NCS Parents and Guardians:
Earlier today, the State Education Department (SED) presented a framework of guidance for school reopening in the fall. In addition, it also indicated that on Wednesday, July 15, it would be providing even more detail to assist schools in developing and submitting plans by July 31.
To help with planning here in Naples, we will be sending out a detailed parent survey in the days ahead. The questions will be closely aligned with the guidance from SED, and we would encourage you to pass along honest feedback on how to make learning safe and engaging here at NCS.
Along with the survey, we will also be hosting a series of Zoom as well as In Person listening sessions for parents next week. If you are interested in participating, I would ask that you ...
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July 9 Update
Dear NCS Family:
As you may be aware, yesterday Governor Cuomo announced that he would be providing school districts with specific guidance related to reopening on July 13, and requiring them to submit specific plans by July 31. Additionally, he indicated that a final decision would be made during the first week in August as to whether schools would be able to open for in person instruction in September.
Like all schools in our region, we have spent time in recent weeks reviewing reopening documents from other states as well as a variety of professional organizations. Although the information has been incomplete, it has helped us begin to brainstorm potential needs for instructional models involving:
Remote Learning
In Person Learning
Hybrid Learning (Mix ...
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Thank You from NCS
Dear Big Green Parents and Guardians:
With the long weekend quickly approaching, I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all of your support over the past few months. From helping to build a remote learning system, to passing the 2020-2021 school budget, to celebrating the Class of 2020, you have gone above and beyond in your care of our NCS family.
As we turn the page from one school year to the next, please know that we are carefully following all available information regarding reopening in the fall. At this point, however, we are waiting for the Governor as well as the State Education Department to release their guidelines before putting together any final plans. Please rest assured that we will be in touch often to communicate details involving September, and that we ...
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Graduation Moved to Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Class of 2020 Students and Parents:
Like all of you, we have been checking the weather all week to make sure that our outdoor graduation ceremony is safe and comfortable for families. Because the forecast for tomorrow includes rain, wind, and a chance of thunderstorms, we will be moving graduation to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. I know that this change may present an inconvenience for certain individuals, and appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we prepare to celebrate a great group of students.
I have listed additional information below, and would ask that you call (585-374-7901) or email ( mfrahm@naplescsd.org ) if you have any questions about graduation on Sunday.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Matt
12:00 p.m. Musicians will meet at the ...
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Senior Earns Seal of Biliteracy Award
The Naples Central School District is proud to announce that Gianna Vest has earned the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy award. The distinction originated in California in 2012 and was adopted by the New York State Department of Education and Board of Regents in 2016. Recognizing the value of diversity and world languages in a globally connected world, the distinction can be earned by students who demonstrate excellence in multiple languages.
Acknowledging the high levels of achievement required in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, Department Chair Analisa Chapman commented that “NCS would like to commend Gianna for all of the hard work, energy, and passion she put into earning the award.” Echoing the sentiment, Principal Green went on to say that the opportunity “would ...
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Summer Meal Information
Dear NCS Families:
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, I wanted to provide a brief update regarding our breakfast and lunch program. For the next two weeks, we will continue delivering meals to families on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at our regular times.
However, from Monday, June 29-Thursday, August 20, we will be transitioning to a Summer Meals Program. While most of the details will remain the same, there will be two changes. First, during that period we will be dropping off breakfast and lunch packages on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Second, we will be delivering six meals a week for students instead of five.
If you are currently receiving breakfast and lunch packages, you do not need to do ...
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June 8 Update from NCS
Dear NCS Family:
I hope that you were able to enjoy the sunshine this past weekend, and wanted to take a minute to pass along a handful of recent updates. Because we know that information related to COVID-19 continues to evolve by the day, the following reflects a number of changes related to recent Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo.
Graduation Ceremony:
Yesterday, it was announced that the State would allow outdoor graduation ceremonies of up to 150 beginning Saturday, June 26. This is good news for NCS, and Mrs. Green has already communicated more specific information to the Class of 2020 and their parents/guardians. Although our ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 will be limited in numbers and involve social distancing protocols, it will give ...
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May 22 Update
Dear NCS Family:
As we prepare to begin Memorial Day Weekend, I wanted to pass along a number of updates involving the last day of the year, summer school, meals on Monday, and the annual budget vote.
Last Day of the School Year
After reviewing our school calendar as well as the most recent guidance from New York State, the last day of the school year will be Tuesday, June 16 for NCS students. Our Board of Education will be amending the school calendar to reflect the changes, and we do not anticipate any additional modifications unless there is updated information from the Governor or the State Education Department.
Summer School
On Thursday, Governor Cuomo announced that all in-person summer school experiences would be cancelled this year. However, for NCS High ...
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May 13 Update
Dear NCS Family:
As we move further into May, I wanted to take a minute to pass along a handful of updates. However, because New York State’s plan for reopening will be a fluid process, there are a number of questions we will not be able to answer definitively until a bit later on this spring.
Memorial Day and the End of the 2020 School Year:
Similar to our plans for Spring Break, we will continue providing students with remote learning experiences on Friday, May 22. However, because Memorial Day is a Federal Holiday, there will be no scheduled instructional activities on Monday, May 25. Additionally, because we did not have a Spring Break, we believe the end of the school year might be earlier than was previously indicated on our calendar. While we estimate that ...
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NHS Virtual Induction
NHS Virtual Induction
This year we are honored to welcome thirteen new inductees into the Neapolitan Chapter of the National Honor Society!
Through everyday choices, this amazing group of young people is driven and dedicated, not only to their academics, but to their school, community, and their own character.
This Virtual Induction presentation is meant to honor the tradition of the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and to celebrate the new Inductees.
Please view the Virtual Induction presentation here .
Thank you for your support and for joining in the celebration of our new inductees!
Lindsey Alongi
NHS Advisor
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Educator Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
Dear Naples Parents and Guardians:
When it comes to academic achievement, we all know that it is important to have skilled educators working with students. However, because there are so many different factors influencing learning, you might wonder—how much of a difference do teachers actually matter?
Well, as it turns out, quite a bit.
After studying data related to student performance, the researcher and policy expert Eric Hanushek found that the difference between having an above-average and a below-average teacher can translate into a full grade level of achievement in a single year. That is a staggering difference, and it is a powerful reminder of how lucky we are to have 170 world-class educators working at NCS.
More importantly, however, is the impact that talented ...
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May 1 Update
Dear Naples Parents and Guardians:
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo announced that schools would be closed for the remainder of the school year. While we do not expect additional guidance about summer programs until later on in May, we now know that distance learning will continue in the weeks ahead.
To continue improving how we provide academic instruction as well as a sense of connection for our students, we wanted to share two resources we have recently developed at NCS. First, to help streamline and centralize communication for our High School families, we have put together a Distance Learning Portal which can be accessed by visiting our homepage . Second, our staff members have begun reaching out to families in order to provide targeted online tutoring and academic coaching. ...
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Prom 2020 Update
At Naples CSD, we realize COVID-19 has had a big impact on our students and their families in many ways over the last five weeks. This is especially true for our seniors and upperclassmen.
On Saturday, May 2nd, students in grades 10-12 were looking forward to celebrating this year’s prom at Hunt Hollow Ski Club. Annually, this event is organized by, and is a fundraiser for, the junior class. Just as the prom planning committee was finalizing plans in March for the event, school was canceled due to Governor Cuomo’s mandate to stay-at-home. As we near the date when prom was supposed to be held, it is important for us to provide more information about the event.
Recently, high school principal, Nicole Green, and I talked about the event. At this point, the junior prom ...
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Naples Recognized as 12th Best High School in the Rochester Area
The US News & World Report recently ranked Naples High School #12 on its list of “Best High Schools in the Rochester, NY Area.” Close to 18,000 schools were evaluated nationwide, and the ranking acknowledges that “great high schools educate all students from different social and economic backgrounds, exposing them to challenging coursework on the path to graduation.”
“Being ranked 12 th out of 75 schools in our area validates the good work being done by the students, staff, and parents in our community,” said Matt Frahm, Superintendent of the Naples Central School District. “Naples has a long tradition of providing dynamic learning opportunities for kids, and we are proud of finding creative ways to meet the unique needs of our students.” ...
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April 21 Update
Dear Naples Family:
I wanted to let you know that the US News & World Report recently ranked Naples High School #12 (out of 75) on its list of “Best High Schools in the Rochester, NY Area” behind a group of much larger organizations. The ranking took into account both state and national achievement data, and it validates the great work being done by our entire school community.
In addition, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to pass along your feedback on how distance learning has been going in your household. We had 145 individuals submit completed surveys, and a team of NCS faculty members met earlier today to analyze the information. If you are interested in learning more about the survey results, I would invite you to visit our Facebook Page at 6:30 p.m. ...
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