Knight News

Academic Calendar

• April 8 - 13: eWaste Fundraiser - Smaller Items Sent with Students 

• April 13: eWaste Fundraiser Drive Up Collection at NCS

• April 15 - April 19: CAASPP Testing 

• April 19: T3 Progress Reports 

• May 2: Open House 

• May 9-10: 8th Grade Portfolios 

• May 24: All Staff PD

• May 27: Memorial Day 

• June 3 - 7: All Minimum Days 

•  June 6: EOY Trips 

• June 7: Promotion 

• June 10: Staff Check Outs

CAASPP Test Prep → April 15 - 19 

• • Overview: The state requires educators to assess students' achievements annually. This data collection serves multiple purposes for Natomas Charter School. It enables students to track their annual progress and mastery of state standards. Additionally, the school utilizes this data to identify which students and student groups require additional support.

  • Prepare Yourself: 

    • Supporting Your Student with Testing 

• • Tips for Your Student

    1. Sleep, sleep and more sleep!

    2. Eat right, feel better.

    3. Chill out.Stay hydrated

    4. Exercise!

8th Grade Student Portfolio Panels  →  May 9 & 10

• • Details:  8th Grade Student Portfolios are a significant milestone at Leading Edge, symbolizing each student's progress and achievements. They also serve as an opportunity for our community members to participate in the educational process. Panel members play a crucial role in this process by asking questions, evaluating student work, and creating an authentic environment.

  • Who can serve on panels? 

• Parents and Guardians (except for those with 8th-grade students)

• Community Members

• Community Leaders

• NCS Staff 

• NCS Board Members 

• What are panelist responsibilities?

  • • Review the Pillar Rubric 

    • Provide an authentic audience 

    • Ask follow-up questions 

    • Score and rank the student with Leading Edge staff

Sign Up Here 

Summer Boost Sign-Ups  →  Mondays - Thursdays June 11 - 27th

Natomas Charter School is holding a Summer Boost program this summer. It is an engaging summer program designed to help students fill in learning gaps in English and Math in order to prepare for advancement to the next grade level. The curriculum will be a STEM and literacy project based and focused on building student confidence in their skills. Afternoon Knight’s Landing may be offered based on community needs.

Where: Blackrock Campus

When:  Mondays-Thursdays June 11 - 27th (no school June 19th)

Time: 8:30-12:30 

To register, please complete the 2024 Middle School Summer Boost form. Space is limited so sign up today! Sign up deadline is April 10th.