NCTS Student of the Month for December 2014 -- Leianna Trotter

Leianna exhibits the IB Learner Profile of Caring.  She shows compassion toward her classmates throughout the day. She volunteers to help others and is very caring.  She not only cares about her classmates, but also about issues throughout the world.  Her concern for others’ thoughts and feelings makes her a truly considerate person, who is sensitive to the needs of those around her, as well as issues abroad.

NCTS Student of the Month for November 2014 -- Caleb Williams

Caleb exhibits the IB Learner Profile of Reflective.  Caleb gives thoughtful consideration to his learning experiences.  His ability to reflect on his strengths and challenges allows him to make choices that support his learning and personal development.

NCTS Student of the Month for October 2014 -- Mark Thomas

Mark exhibits the IB Learner Profile of Balanced.  He understands the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve well-being for himself and others.  Congratulations Mark!

Guest Speaker:  Mr. Ke'vin Roberts

Mr. Roberts addressed NCTS students, sharing his inspiring story of perseverance through difficult times, and explaining the difference between being "good" and being "great."

Students later shared their thoughts on his speech:

"I thought his speech was really inspirational.  He told us you can go get what you want.  No matter what the odds, you go for it."  ~George

"I thought Mr. Roberts' speech was heart warming.  It really opened my ears, and I realize that everybody's really not that different."  ~Darrale

"Mr. Roberts' speech was encouraging.  The part that meant the most to me was his life experience, to tell us to make the best future for ourselves."  ~Leah

"It made me learn that no matter what I'm going through or coming from, it cannot make me give up on what I want."  ~Brandi

"Mr. Roberts told us that being good is okay...but being great is when you never give up."  ~Armon

NCTS Student of the Month for September 2014 -- Neva Price

Neva exhibits the IB Learner Profile of Thinker.  She applies thinking skills creatively and critically to make reasoned, ethical decisions.  Congratulations Neva!

Field Trip to Jameson Camp 

Students went on a field trip to Jameson Camp, where they experienced a challenge education course, team-building, and the great outdoors!

Students discuss their success with a camp leader.

Group Sparta playing the Name Game.

Students working together in a race.  It's much harder than it looks!

NCTS participants and their camp leaders.

J. Everett Light Career Center Annual Field Day

NCTS students were invited to the JELCC Annual Field Day!  Students participated in everything from games and dancing, to eating and wall climbing!

Jordan takes on the Pull-Up Challenge.

George tries to beat Jordan on the Pull-Up Challenge.

Some of our NCTS students eating and socializing. 

Our NCTS girls get caught off guard.

Isaiah gets ready to climb the wall.

Guest Speaker:  Coach Doug Mitchell

Coach Mitchell spoke with NCTS students, sharing his story of personal tragedy and resilience, and motivating students to commit to their own success.

The North Central High School basketball coach talks to students about making their dreams a reality.

"Coach Mitchell told us that we have to keep pushing in life...no matter what."  ~Nathan

"There's going to be things that happen to us, but we have to keep living life.  And we need to remember that we have people to help us."  ~Camryn

NCTS Student of the Month for August 2014:  Isaiah Saunders

Isaiah exhibits the IB Learner Profile of Communicator.  He understands and expresses ideas and information confidently and creatively.  He works effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.  Congratulations Isaiah!