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Please see the Connecticut State Department of Education August edition of Educate CT.
In this information you will find the IRS Advance Child Tax Credit payments; specifically IRS Publications 5534 and 5534sp.
COMMUNITY
Regional School District No. 7 is composed of four rural-suburban towns: Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford and Norfolk. The district, consisting of 157 square miles, is located twenty miles west of Hartford and has a population of approximately 12,700.
NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Northwestern Regional High School is a comprehensive public school which operated under a house plan. Opened in September, 1958, the school is accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The school campus of 42 acres includes two 9-12 Houses. Enrollment in grades 9-12 is currently 749. Ninety five percent of the professional staff have a masters degree or equivalent.The average class size in the academic program is 20. Students in grade ten in Connecticut public schools participate in a mastery test (Connecticut Academic Performance Test)developed by the State Department of Education.
PROGRAM & OFFERINGS
The school curriculum is both flexible and encompassing, offering numerous one-semester, as well as full-year courses at intriductory through advanced levels. The school operates on a fully rotating schedule which includes a 67 minute period for each class once every seven days, with the remaining periods being 43 minutes in duration. Classes meet five times weekly for thirty-six weeks per one credit course: 1/2 credit is given for a one-semester subject and a 1/4 credit for each year of physical education/health. Marking periods are every 9 weeks. Laboratory work is required in the college preparatory sciences as well as in German, French, and Spanish. The school also has an Agricultural Education Program.
NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
The staff at Northwestern Middle School is comprised of dedicated professionals, many with long tenure at the school. We are complimented by a high-quality student body that works hard to achieve in the classroom and are also known for their exceptional level of community service. We participate in programs that provide Turkey Baskets for families at Thanksgiving, Holiday Angels at Christmas, and support programs for our troops. Northwestern Middle School is dedicated to an outstanding academic and student activity program. Please stop in for one of our programs or call us with any questions you may have.
STRATEGIC SCHOOL PROFILE
PERSONALIZED LEARNING
ADA COMPLIANCE
In accordance with Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 2010, Northwestern Regional School District no.7 is taking steps to ensure that it’s website, NWR7.com, is accessible and compliant with the standards as set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0 AA). NWR7 is continually working to ensure equal digital access to all members of the community.
If you have any questions or concerns with the content or accessibility of the site NWR7.com, please contact us at webmaster@nwr7.org. Thank you.
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Christopher Fray
News from the Hill
Internet Safety Training
Internet Safety Training – On behalf of the US Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut and the Department of Children and Families
Tweens and Teens spend many hours per day online chatting and interacting with friends and people who they may not know well and who may put them at risk. To educate parents, teachers and others, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families, are offering two FREE OF CHARGE online Internet Safety Trainings. This training will introduce parents, teachers and others to internet and cell phone applications and video game systems being used by the tweens/teens that could potentially put them at risk. Trainings will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, and Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Registration is required and available via the attached one-page flyer: Internet Safety Training.pdf
School Counseling Department News
- Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: The free Springpath College Fair (in-person) will be held on Tuesday, September 26th from 4:30-7pm at the Farmington Gardens. Designed for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, the SpringPath College "Match” Fair will provide access to 100+ colleges, universities, and post-secondary programs from all over the country and abroad! It is a free event and open to all high school students. For more information and to register, please visit the following link: Springpath College Fair.
- School Counseling Website: Looking for information about the School Counseling Department, grade level specific information, how to access supports in school, or mental health resource information for outside of school? Click on the following link: Northwestern Regional High School Counseling Website.
NFHS Network: Northwestern Regional High School Page
Attention Highlanders!
Northwestern Regional High School is proud to announce that we have partnered with the NFHS Network, and we've invested in new technology that will bring you every game from our gymnasium… LIVE!
Join the NFHS Network for full access to:
- All NWR7 HS live and on-demand sports broadcasts from the gymnasium
- All other sporting events from around the Nation
Friends and family members who can’t make the game will never miss a play again!
Here's how to watch:
1) Visit www.nfhsnetwork.com
2) Search for Northwestern Regional High School and go to our page
3) Subscribe and Follow Your School
Your subscription will help support Northwestern athletics!
You can also watch through the NFHS Network mobile app and Connected App. Click here to find out all the ways to watch.
Thank you for your continued support of Northwestern athletics. We look forward to bringing you top notch broadcasts of our athletic events!
Driver’s Education: Local Companies
NWR7 is not offering a Driver’s Education program on campus. Please see the attached list of local Driver’s Education companies: 2023-2024 Drivers Education Companies
Student Reminder: Chromebooks
This is a reminder for all students to come to school with your school-issued Chromebooks completely charged. Many class activities require the use of Chromebooks.
Northwestern Highlanders Sideline Store
Check out our Northwestern Highlanders Sideline Store to purchase Northwestern apparel, accessories, signs and decals! You have the opportunity to personalize items as well as change colors and designs. When you make a purchase from the online store, the items are shipped directly to you!
Happy shopping...and Go Highlanders! https://sideline.bsnsports.
Voluntary Student Insurance
HSR is our new carrier for Student Accident Insurance. Part of the plan includes a voluntary plan for families. HSR has an Online Flyer for Voluntary Student Insurance Enrollment detailing the different plan options at https://www.hsri.com/K12_
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Christopher Fray
News from the Hill
9th Grade Orientation
We are looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2027 at our 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 23rd from 5:00-8:00 pm! The orientation will include a guided tour of the high school, some small group activities, and an introduction to our high school administrators, Link Crew Advisors, and student leaders. Please drop your child off at the gym entrance (back of the school) no earlier than 4:45 p.m.
Our administrative team will also host a 9th grade parent meeting that evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
If you have any questions about orientation, please contact Mrs.Thea Davidson at tdavidson@nwr7.org.
Summer Assignments
Students: If you need an extra copy of your summer assignment, they can be found here:
https://www.nwr7.com/high-
Class of 2024: Senior Portrait Dates and Information
Attention Class of 2024:
Lifetouch/Prestige would like to announce the following dates for Senior Portraits:
Monday 8/28: Little Theater 3p-8p
Tuesday 8/29: Little Theater 3p-8p
Wednesday 8/30: Little Theater 3p-8p
Thursday 8/31: Little Theater 3p-8p
Friday 9/1: Little Theater 3p-8p
Tuesday, 9/5: Little Theater 3p - 8p
Friday, 10/6: Little Theater 2p - 8p
Tuesday, 11/7: Little Theater 2p - 8p
Families should have received communication via email and regular mail from Lifetouch/Prestige regarding senior portraits selections and sign ups during the month of July. With this mailing, students and families can select their portrait dates and times as well as select picture packages. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Dan Carroll at dcarroll@nwr7.org
Northwestern Highlanders Sideline Store
Check out our Northwestern Highlanders Sideline Store to purchase Northwestern apparel, accessories, signs and decals! You have the opportunity to personalize items as well as change colors and designs. When you make a purchase from the online store, the items are shipped directly to you!
Happy shopping...and Go Highlanders! https://sideline.bsnsports.
2023-24 Food Service Information
Per USDA and State requirements LUNCH meals will be returning to the tiered system of Paid and Free, students who qualify for free or reduced meals will receive free lunch, and ALL STUDENTS first Breakfast meals will be FREE.
1st Breakfast Meal for ALL $0.00
2nd Breakfast Meal for ALL $1.90
Lunch Meal Paid $3.00
Free &Reduced Lunch Meal $0.00
2nd Lunch Meal for ALL $3.00
Milk purchased separately $0.50
Those students who are directly certified for Free or Reduced Meals will be receiving letters to verify their status and do not need to complete a Meal Application. We encourage anyone not directly certified who believes they may qualify for free meals to complete an application, to visit the Food Service Web Page at www.nwr7.com.
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