FIND YOUR SPARK.” Let Us Show You Our Plan to Help You FIND YOUR SPARK at NCMHS

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1 2 Mark Desvaux, author and speaker, once said “To ignite your dream, you only need to FIND YOUR SPARK.” Let us show you our plan to help you FIND YOUR SPARK at NCMHS. The faculty/staff that will take this journey with you are some of the most experienced and compassionate professionals you will find anywhere. The class offerings, athletic opportunities, and overall high school experience at NCMHS are what make dreams of a bright and possible future come to life for students and their families! Let our latest success of reaching an A letter grade speak for itself and see for yourself why North Caddo Magnet High School is where you’ll FIND YOUR SPARK!

Table of Contents

Meet the Family……….………………………………………………………….Pages 5 -14 Administration ………………………………………………………………….Page 4 English Team…………………………………………………………………….Page 5 Math Team………………………………………………………………………..Page 6 Science Team…………………………………………………………………….Page 7 Social Studies Team…………………………………………………………..Page 8 Elective Team…………………………………………………………………….Page 9-10 Music Team……………………………………………………………………….Page 10 Career & Technical Offerings………………………………………………Page 11 Special Education Team..…………………………………………………...Page 12 Support Team…………………………………………………………………….Page 13 Coaching Team…………………………………………………………………..Page 14 Office & Security………………………………………………………………..Page 15 Cafeteria, Maintenance, Transportation……………………………...Page 16 Earning College Credit in HS………………………………………………………….Pages 17-18 Career & Technical Education……………………………………………………….Pages 19-20 Talented Arts………………………………………………………………………………..Page 21 JROTC…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 22 Advisory/Activity Period………………………………………………………………...Page 23 Clubs/Organization Criteria……………………………………………………………Page 24-25 Contact Information……………………………………………………………………...Page 26 Sample Registration Form…………………………………………………………….Page 27 Bright Spots………………………………………………………………………………….Page 28-29 Testimonials………………………………………………………………………………...Page 31 School Vision, Mission, Motto, Alma Mater..……………………………………Page 32

3 Administrative Team

Karen Arbuckle, Annie Cherry, Paul Redding Angela Channell & Theda Fielding

Annie Cherry - Principal Angela Channell - Counselor • LSUS - Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English • GRADUATE OF NC - 1999 Education; Minor in Journalism • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Certified in • Centenary - Master’s Degree in Educational Secondary Math Leadership • Master’s Degree in School Guidance & • 26 years in education Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Social • 8th year at NCMHS Work from LA Tech, LSUS, and LSU • National Board Certified 1995-2015 • 18 years in education • Caddo Teacher of the Year 2007 • 18th year at NCMHS as a teacher, behavior • Caddo Principal of the Year 2019 specialist, and counselor • KNCB Woman of the Year 2018 • Coached girls basketball - first state • Hobbies/Spare time: church, kids, grandkids, and championship owning a business with husband • Coach of the Year • Hobbies include reading, traveling, watching Karen Arbuckle - Assistant Principal movies • LSUS - Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English & Math • LaTech—Master’s Degree in Ed Leadership Theda Fielding - Graduation Coach • 27 years in education • Southern Arkansas University - Bachelor’s • 2nd year at NCMHS Degree in Industrial Management • National Board Certified • MEDL from LSUS and Master of Business Administration Degree from Webster University Paul Redding - Assistant Principal • Served in the US Army - Missile and Munitions • Grambling State University- Bachelor’s Degree in Center Music Education • 14 years in education • McNeese State University- Master’s Degree in Music • 5th year at NCMHS Education • Works with Ascend Math - 2016 Gold Medal • LSUS-Master’s Degree in Ed Leadership School • 11 years in education • Hobbies include reading, cooking, & listening to • 1st year at NCMHS good music. • Hobbies: playing piano and violin, spending time with wife, son and daughter 4 English Team

Deon Cantrell, Donna Pannell, Gideon Scarbrough, McKenzie Hulett, Amy Triplet

Deon Cantrell • Sponsors Poetry Out Loud • Centenary College - Bachelor’s in English & • Coaches Boys Basketball Master’s in Teaching • Teaches English I, English III, and GT English • 4 years in education • Hobbies include DJing and spending time with his • 1st year at NCMHS four children • Teaches English II & Journalism—sponsors sophomore class and National Honor Society McKenzie Hulett • Hobbies include reading. • LSUS—Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies: • She has 2 daughters and a husband of 7 years. Humanities • 2 years in education Donna Pannell - Department Head • 2nd year at NCMHS • Played softball in high school and in college • GRADUATE OF NC - 1984 • Played softball for 11 years and coached for 10 • Captain of the cheer squad in high school • 3 state championships, Shreveport Times Pitcher LSUS & University of Arkansas - Bachelor’s Degree • of the Year in Education - minor in English • Teaches softball and serves as an inclusion 30 years in education • teacher in English. • 20th year at NCMHS • Co-lead SPED teacher • 2017 Caddo Teacher of the Year • Hobbies include family time, eating, and loving on Sponsors the pageant, yearbook, and Sr. Class • her fur babies. • Teaches English IV, English IV AP, and Yearbook • Department Head and Lead Teacher • Hobbies include repurposing furniture and running Amy Triplet an Etsy and Instagram store. • LSUS - Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education - Social Studies and English Gideon Scarbrough • 14 years in education • University of Louisiana Lafayette - Bachelor’s • 13th year at NCMHS Degree in Communications • 2019 NC Teacher of the Year • Grand Canyon University - Master’s Degree in • Sponsors Student Council, Red Jackets, and Counseling Freshman Class - Student Council earned GOLD • Played basketball and ran track in high school STATUS the past 4 years • 12 years in education • Teaches English I & Student Council • 3rd year at NCMHS • Spare time includes reading –reads over 100 • Coached basketball at Green Oaks where they books a year. made district champions • 3 children—2 attend Herndon Magnet School and 1 at NCMHS 5 Math Team

Melissa Ragan, Breanna Loran, Chase Thompson, Jo Desselle

Melissa Ragan Chase Thompson • Northeast Louisiana University (Now ULM) - • LaTech - Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Bachelor’s Degree in Math Education • University of Southwestern Louisiana (Now ULL) - • Graduate studies at Northwestern State University Master’s Degree in Secondary Education • 3 years in education • 32 years in education • 1st year at NCMHS • 3rd year at NCMHS • Played football, basketball, and ran track. In high • Taught mathematics at the college level for 30 school years; first to teach online at ULL and trained • Coached football for 15 years others for online teaching; Director of Freshman • Teaches Algebra II and Advanced Math Math at ULL • Coaches football • Teaches Gifted and Dual Enrollment Math • Adjunct Instructor for LSUS Jo Desselle • Itinerant Gateway K-8 in Northern Caddo Parish • LaTech - Interdisciplinary study with a focus in • Hobbies include cooking and reading psychology • Played softball and danced in high school—went to Breanna Loran state every year in softball and was part of an • GRADUATE OF NC - 2013 award-winning dance team • Northwestern State University—Bachelor’s of • 1 year in education Science Degree • 1st year at NCMHS • 1 year in education • Teaches Algebra II and Business Math • 1st year at NCMHS • Sponsors the Titan Dazzlers Dance Team • Participated in Cheer and played Tennis in high • She has a great husband, 2 children, and 2 pups school • Teaches Algebra I, Speech, and ProPel for seniors • Sponsors Cheer & Interact • Hobbies include crafting, scrapbooking, and shirt design, and she has a spoiled puppy she loves on

6 Science Team

Cheyenne Hale, Jason Martin, Letha Stahl

Cheyenne Hale has coached football, baseball, soccer, track, • LaTech -Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science cross country, and basketball • LaTech - Master’s Degree in Secondary Biology - • Several of his former students have received • 3 years in education academic & athletic scholarships • 1st year at NCMHS • Teaches Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology • Participated in volleyball, track, gymnastics, and • Coaches Football and Baseball cheer in high school - La State Champ in • Sponsors the Chess Club gymnastics, AAV National Champ and Record in • Hobbies include hunting, fishing, reading, and Pole Vault, Field MVP Coach at State spending time with his son. • Worked on an alligator farm and did research before beginning teaching career • Teaches Environmental Science - awarded Letha Stahl certificate from Shreveport Green for community • LSUS - Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology cleanup • 10 years in education • Sponsor of the Outdoor Club (beginning 2021) • 3rd year at NCMHS • Published article in 2010 Scientific Journal Brain Jason Martin - Department Head Research while conducting research at Biomedical • NSU - Bachelor's Degree in Biology Research Institute • NSU, ULM, Southern Arkansas - Master’s Degree • Sponsors the Robotics Club & Sophomore Class and Master’s +30 in Business, Science, Health/ • Teaches Biology and AP Biology PE, and Educational Leadership • NC Teacher of the Year 2021 & 2022 • 14 years in education • QSM Grant Recipient • 4th year at NCMHS • Hobbies include reading and gardening • Played football and baseball in high school and

7 Social Studies Team

Christopher Charles, Michael Welch, Andrew Aswell

Christopher Charles - Department Head Andrew Aswell • University of Virginia - Bachelor’s Degree in • LaTech - Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology History, minor in Philosophy • Played baseball and basketball in high school - All • American University Washington DC - some District for 2 years and Academic All State Masters work in Theology • 1 year in education • Played Rugby and ran track and cross country in • 1st year at NCMHS high school & in college • Teaches AP Psychology and serves as an inclusion • 6 years in education teacher for social studies. • 5th year at NCMHS • Coaches baseball • Sponsors Quiz Bowl—qualified for small school • Recently married with no children yet National Championships in Chicago • Hobbies include sports facts and softball • Teaches Civics and AP Human Geography • Hobbies include trivia, Rugby, and cars • Has 5 children ages 13-23 • Michael Welch • University of New Orleans - Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies & Education • 15 years in education • 2nd year at NCMHS • Chosen for teacher institutes & training at Williamsburg, VA and Washington DC • Hobbies include music, cooking, and numismatics • Teaches US History & World History • Sponsors Junior Class • Has 3 children and is married to the art teacher at NC (Leah Welch)

8 Electives Team

Stephanie Williams Jennifer McMullen Maj. Campbell John Kavanaugh Michael Rea

Front: Victoria Lacy Leah Welch SGM Walford Denise Dion Jessica Slack

Stephanie Williams—Computer Lab/Girls Business Basketball • 15 years in education— 15th year at NCMHS • Played football in high school & college • Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Kinesiology. • Coached baseball at NC • Master’s degree in Kinesiology from ETBU • Currently coaches football and boys soccer • Played basketball and coached basketball, volleyball, • Teaches PE & Workplace Safety track, and tennis • Head coach for football & boys soccer • 4X All State Player, ASC Conference Champs, went to final four in high school • Athletic Director • 11th year of coaching girls basketball • 2nd year at NCMHS Michael Rea - Computer Lab • Teaches PE, Health, and K-12 Elevate for Spanish • LA Tech - Bachelor’s Degree of General Studies • Hobbies include reading, podcasts, and conferences • Played basketball in high school • 17 years in education - 7th year at NCMHS Jennifer McMullen - Creative Writing • Coaches girls track and golf • Serves as Athletic Business Manager • Harding University - Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Education with a music certification • Teaches Health & computer lab where students are completing coursework on Edgenuity (E2020) and • Played tennis and competitive badminton in high school Dual Enrollment • 18 years in education

• 4th year at NCMHS • Singer, songwriter, performing artist, and recording artist Victoria Lacy - Band & AP Art History • Involved in children’s choir at church • LA Tech - Bachelor of Arts Degree • Hobbies include radio hosting, reading, listening to • Vander Cook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois - classic vinyl, aspiring healthy gourmet, and traveling Master’s degree of Music Education • 6 years in education - middle school band was awarded all superior ratings and was able to play Maj. Dave Campbell - JROTC Instructor at the state festival • Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership • 3rd year at NCMHS • Studied at Indiana University in Indianapolis • Teaches Band and AP Art History • Career Army officer • Hobbies include sewing, movies, and board games • Hobbies include fishing • Teaches JROTC and Survival Club Leah Welch - Art John Kavanaugh - Physical Education/ • Minot State University - Bachelor’s Degree in Art Athletic Director Education • 6 years in education – 5th year at NCMHS • LSUS - Bachelor’s in General Business • Sponsors Beta Club and Art Club • LSU - Master’s Degree—certified in PE, SST, and • Teaches Art I—Art IV students’ work has been 9 Electives Team Continued

displayed in art galleries and has won numerous art • 4th year at NCMHS awards including Best of Show in the Roseland • Performed at Nationals in Nebraska and Disney World Christmas contest • Hobbies include Bull Terrier Rescue of America & • Teaches AP Studio Art—100% of her students passed the Shreveport Little Theatre. AP Portfolio and earned college credit • Teaches Talented Arts Drama & Drama I • Sponsors the Drama Club SGM Richard Walford - JROTC Instructor • Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts Jessica Slack - Librarian/Teaching Prof. • Certification in NCCER Welding and Osha 10 • GRADUATE OF NC: 1991 • Attended NSU & Excelsior College • LSUS - Bachelor’s Degree of Arts; LSU - Library Cert. • Hobbies include shooting, camping, and hiking • 23 years in education - 13th year at NCMHS • Teaches JROTC and is involved in the Drill team and Rifle • Played softball and cheered in high school team • Coached cheer and dance for 7 years—numerous • 28 year Army Reserve Veteran awards • 2002 VMS Teacher of the Year, 2014 NC Teacher of Denise Dion the Year and Caddo Finalist. • Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees in Theatre & Dance - Tyler • Awarded a Library Renovation in 2016 Jr. College, Centenary College, and Emerson College in • Teaches Library Science and Teaching Professions as Boston, MA. a dual enrollment class through LaTech • 33 years in education Music Team Vicki Kirkendall - Guitar & Rock Band • LSUS - Bachelor’s Degree in Education • Working on certification for Special Education • 18 years in education • 3rd year at NCMHS • 2012 Recipient of KSLA’s Golden Apple Award • 2015 Teacher of the Year • Founded the Sweet Potatoes rock band at Oil City • Started the Legends rock band at NCMHS • Featured on Rick Rowe’s Community Caravan • Teaches guitar and rock band • Hobbies include playing guitar, camping, and fishing

Jennifer McMullen - Talented Arts Music • Harding University - Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Education with a music certification • Played tennis and competitive badminton in high school Victoria Lacy - Band • 19 years in education • LA Tech - Bachelor of Arts Degree • 5th year at NCMHS • Vander Cook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois - • Singer, songwriter, performing artist, and recording Master’s degree of Music Education artist • Played in the band throughout high school and college • Involved in children’s choir at church • 6 years in education - middle school band was awarded • Teaches TA for Vocal and Instrumental students all superior ratings and was able to play at the state • TA students have performed at The Strand, hosted festival coffee house recitals, and performed at various • 3rd year at NCMHS school and community events. • Teaches Band and Fine Arts Survey • Hobbies include radio hosting, reading, listening to • Hobbies include sewing, movies, and board games classic vinyl, aspiring healthy gourmet, and traveling 10 Career & Technical Education Team

Edwin Brock, Reagan Smith, Alaina Hale, Risa Williams. Not Pictured: Jessica Blackwell

Edwin Brock - Automotive • 1 year in education • Certified in ASE, Snap-On, Hunter, SP2, Freightliner • 1st year at NCMHS & Mercedes • Teaches Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, • 9 years in education Inro to Healthcare, Patient Care Tech • 9th year at NC • Hobbies include reading, cooking, and shopping. • Sponsors SkillsUSA - students place at the • She’s a mom of 3 kids and 4 dogs. competitions each year • Teaches Automotive Technology Risa Williams - Culinary Arts • Hobbies include sports, outdoors, cars, and • Hinds Community College and Auguste Escoffier mechanics since age 12. School of Culinary Arts • Ran track in high school Reagan Smith - Information Technology/ • 6 years in education Cooperative Education • 4th year at NCMHS • Hobbies include cooking and spending time with NSU - Bachelor’s Degree of General Studies—minor • her three boys and husband in journalism; certified in business and PE • 11 years in education • 3rd year at NCMHS Jessica Blackwell - Business • Played football in high school; coached football for • LaTech - Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business 13 years where he has seen several state • 4 years in education championships including Logansport 1A State • 1st year at NCMHS Champs in 2016 • Teaches BCA, Entrepreneurship, and Accounting • Produced TV News at KSLA, Videographer for • Hobbies include barrel racing Carnival Cruise Lines, and Realtor at Diamond Realty Group • Teaches Career Ready, IBCA, Digital Media, Welding/Manufacturing Marketing, and oversees the DECA program. IN SEARCH OF A WELDING/MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTOR FOR OUR WELDING PROGRAM. Alaina Hale - Health Care • Northwestern State University - Associate’s Degree of Science in Nursing -

11 Special Education Team

McKenzie Hulett, Mary Irvin, Amalia Batongbakal, Andrew Aswell Not pictured: Michael Glover

McKenzie Hulett Inclusion community. • LSUS—Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies: • Hobbies include cooking, horseback riding, and Humanities traveling • 2 years in education • 2nd year at NCMHS Amalia Batongbakal - Autism • Played softball in high school and in college • University of the City of Manila - Bachelor’s Degree • Played softball for 11 years and coached for 10 in Chemical Engineering - • 3 state championships, Shreveport Times Pitcher • Master’s in Math Education - Polytechnic of the Year University of the Philippines • Teaches softball and serves as an inclusion • TNTP - Certificate in Mild/Moderate teacher in English. • 37 years in education • Co-lead SPED teacher • 13th year at NCMHS • Hobbies include family time, eating, and loving on • Teaches students with Autism her fur babies. • Both of her sons, Orland and Nathanael, graduated from NC. Mary Irvin - Mild/Moderate • ETBU - Bachelor’s Degree in Education Mike Glover - Mild/Moderate • UNO & Centenary - Master’s in Educational • Associate’s Degree in Business Leadership & Significant Disabilities - Plus 30 • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology • 19 years in education • Master’s Degree in Special Education • 14th year at NCMHS • 12 years in education • Played softball and participated in gymnastics in • 12th year at NCMHS high school • Coaches soccer and tennis • Coached soccer • Hobbies include tennis, architecture design, and • Sponsors 4-H - received the Spirit of 4-H Award swimming • Teaches students with significant disabilities & coordinates the Caddo Works program where her students are getting on-the-job experience in the

12 Support Team

Top row: Michael Nation, Louis Dennis ; Middle row: Evelyn Edwards, Gabrielle Powell, Amanda Walker; Bottom row: Ila Owens, Cathey Hamilton, Madison Heflin, Joyce Taylor Not pictured: Marc Brock

Michael Nation - Paraprofessional Ila Owens - Paraprofessional • GRADUATE OF NC: 1979 • 9 years in education • Played basketball and ran track in high school • 4th year at NCMHS • Coached basketball and track • Hobbies include reading, music, playing board • 27 years in education games and trivia games with her family • 27th year at NCMHS • Hobbies include music Cathey Hamilton - Paraprofessional • GRADUATE OF NC: 1974 Louis Dennis III - Paraprofessional • 18 years in education • Played football, basketball, and ran track in school • 18th year at NCMHS • 6 years in education • Sang in the choir - choir president in high school • 6th year at NCMHS • Hobbies include traveling, reading, and dancing • Coaches football and track-assists boys basketball • NC Staff Member of the Year 2021 Madison Heflin - Paraprofessional • Hobbies include drawing and coaching • GRADUATE OF NC: 2017 • Participated in dance and soccer in high school—All Evelyn Edwards - Paraprofessional District Jr & Sr year • GRADUATE OF NC: 1978 • Will graduate August 2021 with a Bachelor’s • 26 years in education Degree in General Studies with a concentration in • 21st year at NCMHS Humanities • Hobbies include gardening and sports • 1st year at NCMHS • NC Staff Member of the Year 2015 • Full time college student and mom

Gabrielle Powell Joyce Taylor - Paraprofessional • GRADUATE OF NC: 2017 • Graduated from Herndon • 1st year at NCMHS • 37 years in education • 15th year at NCMHS Amanda Walker- Paraprofessional • Hobbies include reading and music • 16 years in education • 6th year at NCMHS Marc Brock - ISS Facilitator • Hobbies include basketball, track & field, and her • GRADUATE OF NC: 2018 baby girl • 1st year at NCMHS

13 Coaching Team

Louis Dennis, Stephanie Williams, John Kavanaugh, Michael Rea, Jason Martin, Gideon Scarbrough, Breanna Loran, Jo Desselle, McKenzie Hulett Not pictured: Mike Glover

Louis Dennis Gideon Scarbrough College Scholarship Athletes • Head Track • Head Boys Basketball Kassie Harris—LA Tech • Assistant Football • 20 years experience DeDe Sheppard— McNeese Olandis Johnson—McNeese Stephanie Williams Kadavion Evans—ULL Breanna Loran Jasmine Thomas-ULL • Head Girls Basketball • Cheer Sponsor Alton Clay—ULM • 11 years experience Sumer Williams—Jackson State Robert Williams—Texas A&M John Kavanaugh Jo Desselle Majie Hughes - ETBU • Athletic Director • Danceline Sponsor Tymon Sanders - Louisiana College • Head Football Keshun Sanders - Olivet College • Head Boys Soccer McKenzie Hulett Cherrod Hill - Olivet College • 23 years experience Jhesus Vargas - Louisiana College • Head Softball Vanessa Leal - Centenary • Head Volleyball Brianna Debruhl - Centenary

Michael Rea Christavious Thomas—Lamar State • Girls Track Mike Glover Destiny Rice - Alabama • Golf • Head Boys Soccer Jadah Martin - Prairie View • Athletic Business manager • Head Tennis Colton Glover - Westminster

• Assistant Football Jordan Mason - Louisiana College Jason Martin Jarmoin Griffin - Kilgore College • Head Baseball Trey Heard - Kilgore College • Assistant Football Charzay Morris - Henderson State • 21 years experience Billy Thomas - NE Oklahoma Sadie Stewart—National Park College Alaina Owens - Centenary College Aryn Spikes - NSU

14 Office & Security Teams

Glory Goodlett, Rachal Stevens, Kristyn Jackson & Francis Brown

Glory Goodlett - Registrar Frances Brown - Attendance Clerk • 1st year at NCMHS • GRADUATE OF NC: 1983 • Hobbies include collecting post cards, music, theme • 7th year at NCMHS parks, bike riding, and traveling • Official score keeper for boys/girls basketball games • Hobbies include watching sports Rachal Stevens - Bookkeeper • Associate’s Degree in Business Kristyn Jackson - Secretary • 8 years at secretarial work • GRADUATE OF NC: 1999 • 3rd year at NCMHS • 1st year at NCMHS • Hobbies include going to Texas Ranger baseball games, gardening, working in the yard, and traveling

Larry Sharp - Security Coordinator • Played football, basketball, and ran track in high school • Coached football • Served in the military • 14th year at NCMHS

TJ Dickey - School Resource Officer • GRADUATE OF NC: 2004 • 14 years with Caddo Sheriff’s Dept • 4th year at NCMHS • S.W.A.T for 5 yrs, Emergency Response Team at the jail, Head Security at the court house • Hobbies include M.M.A and exercising

15 Maintenance Team Tommy Beaver - Assistant Custodian Don Wilcox - Groundskeeper - NC Graduate 2009 Sam McCray - Head Custodian LaLisa Jackson Charly Dupree - NC Graduate 2001 Lillie Martin

Cafeteria Team

Dana Moore - Manager -NC Graduate 2004 Mary Hanking - NC Graduate 1979 Rowena Schlosser (not pictured)

Transportation Team

Jim Jackson Ann Jackson - NC Graduate 1967 Tammie Glover - NC Graduate 1988 William Cherry Edward Williams Dwain Broome - NC Graduate 1976

JoAnn Yeager Diantha Jackson - NC Graduate Cindy Prestridge - NC Graduate 1976 Barbara Buttram Diane Gaye - NC Graduate 1978 Mary Ann Arnold Kavassettee’ Thomas - NC Graduate 2008

16 FAST FORWARD TO COLLEGE NCMHS students can earn college credits BEFORE college!

Interested in the Academic Excellence Program at LSUS or earning an Associate’s Degree in General Studies BEFORE you leave high school? Ask us how!

AVERAGE COLLEGE CLASS COSTS $700+

Three ways to leave high school with college credit and save money: Advanced Placement, CLEP, and Dual Enrollment.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) North Caddo Magnet High School offers Advanced Placement courses to all our students. Each year, we look to add more AP and Pre-AP courses, depending on interest. These courses are taught by highly qualified teachers who use AP Course Descriptions as their guides. These courses are rigorous and challenging and offer the following benefits: • Helps students develop analytical thinking skills needed to be successful in college • Helps students develop college-level academic skills, especially in writing • Prepares students for the rigor and independence of college • Offers an opportunity for students to earn three to six college credits – valued at $500-$1000 • Advances students in their college class load allowing them to either finish early or explore additional concentrations • Boosts students’ academic record and sets them apart from other college applicants

According to research, 31% of colleges and universities consider a student's AP experience when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships. Eighty-five percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student's AP experience favorably impacts admissions decisions.

Requirements for AP classes: • Parents, students, and other stakeholders sign a contract of understanding and intent. • Students are exposed all year to a rigorous and challenging curriculum. • Students take AP exams in May. • A fee of $92 per exam must be paid before the exam date. (We raise funds to help students pay for this.) • Students must score a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam to receive college credit. (varies with universities)

* Students who take and pass at least 3 AP courses could earn an AP Scholar Award. *

We currently have 114 students enrolled in an AP course at NCMHS!

AP COURSES IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR 9th GRADERS: AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science OTHER AP COURSES OFFERED AP American Government AP Psychology AP English Language & Literature AP English Language & Composition AP Art History AP Biology AP Studio Art 17 COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps students receive college credit for what they already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities.

Students do not have to be enrolled in a particular class in order to CLEP test in one or more of the 33 exams. The tests are taken on the computer, and scores are generated immediately.

North Caddo Magnet High School IS a testing site, which means students can take the test with us when they and their teachers have determined they are ready!

Average college class = $700 CLEP = $80 (We raise funds to help students pay for this)

Visit https://clep.collegeboard.org/ for more information.

We currently have over 50 students who will be CLEP testing in April.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Average college class = $700 Dual Enrollment = FREE -up to $150 Cost depends on course(s) taken

Dual Enrollment allows students to earn college credit at one or more local colleges while enrolled in classes at North Caddo Magnet High School. Participating colleges are:

BPCC-Bossier Parish Community College Northwest Louisiana Technical College SUSLA-Southern University in Shreveport Louisiana State University in Shreveport Louisiana Tech University

Qualifying students enrolled in academic classes as well as career and technical (CTE) classes may participate in dual enrollment. Students simultaneously earn the credit for the class at North Caddo and the partnering college—a 2 for 1 deal! Participation is voluntary and credits may or may not transfer to other colleges.

For the 2020-2021 school year, students will earn over 80 college hours saving students and parents around $17,000 in tuition! Most of these credits are earned with absolutely NO COST to the student or parent.

Once dual enrollment students complete the course at North Caddo, they will have a college transcript on file with the participating college and can be well on their way to reaching their postsecondary education goals.

Visit https://www.louisianabelieves.com/courses/dual-enrollment for more information.

18 Career & Technical Education at NCMHS CTE PROGRAMS OF STUDY Certifications BUSINESS Introduction of Business Computer Applications Students can earn Industry recognized (IBCA) certifications (IBCs) in many of our Career Business Computer and Technology courses. Applications (BCA) Accounting  Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Entrepreneurship  IC3 Internet Computing Fundamentals Marketing/Cooperative Education  CompTia  Micro-Enterprise Certification HEALTHCARE  CPR/First Aid Certification Dual-Enrollment Options Allied Health Occupations  Patient Care Technician Medical Terminology I, II  Emergency Medical Responder Medical Ethics Emergency Medical Responder  OSHA Safety Training Patient Care Technician  Welding Level 1

WELDING  NCCER (National Center for Construction NCCER Core (general Education and Research) Core Curriculum construction)  S/P2 Safety and Pollution NCCER Welding Certifications  ASE Automotive Service Excellence AUTOMOTIVE  ServSafe Handler Auto Tech I, II, III ASE-Certifications  ServSafe Manager  ProStart CULINARY ARTS Prostart Intro to Culinary Culinary Occupation I, II

*Looking to add a Manufacturing Pathway in 2021-2022

CTE is a cost-effective way for students to start a career in as little as one or two years of school!

High school students can earn college credits by signing up for dual credit or locally articulated courses. Information about earning college credits may be obtained from the school’s counseling department.

19 WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Work-based learning includes internships, mentoring, and apprenticeship. It's a way to test-drive a career. WBL is a chance to discover things students can't learn in a classroom, get inside information about the career they are interested in, or simply get a taste of what it's really like on the job.

Benefits to Students. Work-based learning can help students improve academically. It helps them learn how the things they learn in the classroom are connected to the real world. It's also a great way to explore career options.

Benefits to Schools. Work-based learning can improve student motivation, attendance, and graduation rates. It can also improve the school's relationship with the community.

Benefits to Employers. Work-based learning helps employers reduce their recruitment and training costs. It also helps them hire better-prepared employees who understand workplace expectations.

Numerous opportunities are available for NC students to experience WBL through their CTE courses and through the various organizations they can join.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION The Marketing program at North Caddo High School has been designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter today’s workforce and obtain a position in a marketing related career field.

Students benefit from this cooperative education program in many ways and it is an excellent method of assisting students in their transition from school to work. Statistics prove that marketing students who go on to college do as well or better than other students in their college work.

Marketing Internship students apply skills learned in the classroom to the workplace. This program is designed to produce entry level to career sustaining employees.

North Caddo Magnet High School Opportunities for Qualifying Students: -Based Certification—Customer Service

Requirements:

20 TALENTED ARTS AT NCMHS

MUSIC TA—Music students have performed at The Strand Theater, the North Caddo Parish Unity Breakfast, The Caddo Parish School Board Meeting and Cool Beans Coffee House as well as at countless school events. These students also hosted Grammy Award winner, Jody Miller, in October, 2017.

INSTRUCTOR Jennifer McMullen Master of Education Harding University- Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts Harding University - Searcy, Arkansas

THEATER TA-Theater is the newest program to NC. Students have been honing their skills while waiting for a chance to perform for the school.

INSTRUCTOR Denise Dion Master of Arts Emerson College of the Arts -Boston, Massachusetts Bachelor of Art Centenary College — Shreveport, Louisiana

VISUAL ARTS Students’ art has been displayed at ArtBreak, Karpeles Manuscript Library, and Shreve Memorial Library North.

INSTRUCTOR Thomas Little Master of Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts - Harding University Master of Fine Arts—Art Institute of Boston

21 BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH JROTC TITAN BATTALION

JROTC is a group of students who wish to excel and maximize their high school experience. The cadets in JROTC learn valuable interpersonal and leadership skills though classroom instruction and active participation in enriching tasks and skills such as orienteering and marksmanship. JROTC cadets find additional support from the cadre and upperclassmen to help with the transition to high school. There is NO obligation to enter any branch of the military service by participating in JROTC. However, you may decide to use your JROTC experience to qualify for college scholarships and educational assistance provided by the federal branches of the military and the state National Guard.

OFFERINGS Color Guard Precision Air Rifle Drill Teams Land Navigation STEM Camp Opportunities Summer Leadership Camps

ACCOLADES AND AWARDS Caddo Parish Blue Division Over-All First Place JROTC Color Guard 2013-2020 JROTC Academic Cup 2012-2018 JROTC Orienteering Cup 2012-2018 JROTC Adventure Challenge 2013-20120 JROTC Accreditation Cup 2015-2016

INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Caddo Parish Top Air Rifle Marksman 2014-2017 Cadets are posting the highest ACT scores for 2017

TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS First Place Armed Drill Blue Division: Drill, Fitness, and Color Guard 2013-2017 First Place Unarmed Drill Blue Division:: Drill, Fitness, and Color Guard 2013-2017 First Place Varsity Rifle Competition 2013-2017 First Place Academic Competition 2015-2016 First Place Orienteering Competition 2013-2016

22 Building Each Student Personally

Through Advisory Sessions: • Students meet in groups of 10-12 • Students are assigned by grade level to a teacher who follows them their entire high school career • Students meet with their advisor twice a month • A variety of topics are discussed including:

Academic Social Citizenship Transcripts Stress Relief Extracurricular involvement Calculating GPAs Bullying Prevention Community Service Opportunities Post-Secondary Plans Suicide Prevention Activity Period College Entrance Requirements Internet Safety Diploma Endorsements Eligibility Requirements Soft Skills Balancing School and Involvement Graduation Requirements Letters of Recommendation

Through Activity Period Sessions: • Students choose areas of interest and hobbies • Clubs and organizations to meet during the school day • Class meetings are held during the school day • Students rotate choices at midterm • Test prep rotations are offered • Make-up test rotations are offered

ACT Prep Drones Puzzles/Logic Art Club Fashion & Makeup Scholarships Beta Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes Science Experiments Bass Club FEMA Sign Language Board Games for 10th grade Guitar SkillsUSA Board Games for 9th grade Homeroom Representative Sports Movement Book Club Hunting Sports Trivia Broadway Plays 4-H Trivia College/Career Philosophy Ukulele Cursive Writing Law Enforcement Wilderness Survival WorkKeys Prep

23 FIND YOUR SPARK BY BEING INVOLVED National Red BETA Interact Honor Society Jackets Description Recognizes Faculty-selected group Encourages and Service club for outstanding high of students who rewards academic youth ages 12-18 school students who servesas student achievement, who want to connect have demonstrated ambassadors at promotes those with other people excellence in the special assemblies, qualities of character and have fun while areas of scholarship, open house, that make a good serving their leadership, service, graduation, etc. citizen and teaches communities and and character members to lead by learning about the serving world

Affiliations National Unique to NCMHS National International

Grade Level *11-12 - inducted at *9-12 - chosen at end 9-12 9-12 the end of 10th) of the year

GPA 3.5- Cumulative 3.0 3.0 2.0

Other Criteria No discipline referrals No discipline referrals No discipline referrals Discipline record will Teacher Teacher Teacher be considered recommendations recommendations recommendations -Sign up with *Invitations will be *Invitations will be *Invitations will be sponsor issued based on GPA issued to eligible issued students

Dues $10 Annually $25 – one-time fee $15 –one-time fee $10 – one-time fee $10 for t-shirt each yr $10 for t-shirt each yr Meetings Monthly Monthly Monthly during Bi-monthly during Activity Period lunch

Projects TBD School ambassadors & TBD In conjunction with ushers at school events the Rotary Club of Oil City: Rotary Auction –April Holiday for kids International project

Scholarships Over $300,000 in N/A Over $300,000 in 4 Yrs scholarship - National Beta National Beta $750 each semester Scholarships –one Scholarships – all Sr $1000- Medical member may apply Beta members can scholarship apply $1000 – Vocational

Membership Spring for the Spring for the following Fall Fall Timeline following year year *first event is graduation Sponsor Mrs. Cantrell – A15 Mrs. Triplet – A13 Mrs. Welch – C102 Ms. Loran – B10

24 FIND YOUR SPARK BY BEING INVOLVED

SADD FCA 4-H Description Provides students with An inter-denominational America’s largest SkillsUSA improves tools to deal with the Christian sports ministry youth development the quality of issues of underage organization that America’s skilled drinking, other drug empowers young workforce through a use, impaired driving people with the skills structured program and other destructive to lead for a lifetime. of citizenship, decisions. leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training. Affiliations National National National National

Grade Level 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12

GPA NA N/A N/A 2.0

Other Criteria -Sign up with sponsor -Sign up with sponsor -Sign up with sponsor -Sign up with CTE Teachers

Dues $10 one-time fee $10 optional $5 – one-time fee $16 includes t-shirt t-shirt $15 – T-shirt

Meetings Monthly during Activity Monthly during Activity Bi-Monthly Monthly during Period Period Activity Period Projects TBD -Spirit Breakfasts -Operation Gratitude -local competitions -See You at the Pole -Hearts for Heroes in skills, speech, and -Fields of Faith -Donations for Pet other areas -FCA Founders Banquet Saves -Samaritan’s Purse -Adopt the Nursing Home -Ag Magic Volunteer Scholarships N/A N/A Annual scholarship Many scholarships given for both parish are available and state

Membership Fall Fall Fall Fall Timeline

Sponsor Coach Ashby –A10 Mrs. Irvin – A5 Mr. Brock - Auto

25 BUILDING STUDENTS THROUGH INVOLVMENT

Students can get involved in a diverse range of activities both during and after school hours. Most of these organizations allow ACTIVE participation of freshmen.

4-H Club Mary Irvin [email protected] Adventure Challenge Maj. Campbell dcampbell@ caddoschools.org Band Victoria Lacy [email protected] Baseball Jason Martin jmartin @ caddoschools.org Beta Club Leah Welch [email protected] Book Club Jessica Slack [email protected] Boys Basketball Gideon Scarbrough [email protected] Boys Soccer John Kavanaugh [email protected] Cheerleaders Breanna Loran [email protected] Color Guard Maj. Campbell dcampbell@ caddoschools.org Deca Reagan Smith [email protected] Fellowship of Christian Athletes McKenzie Hulett [email protected] Football John Kavanaugh [email protected] Girls Basketball Stephanie Williams [email protected] Girls Soccer Mike Glover [email protected] Golf Michael Rea [email protected] Interact Breanna Loran [email protected] JROTC Maj. Campbell dcampbell@ caddoschools.org National Honor Society Deon Cantrell [email protected] Orienteering Maj. Campbell dcampbell@ caddoschools.org Outdoor Life Cheyenne Hale [email protected] PTSA Toni Kendrick [email protected] Quiz Bowl Christopher Charles [email protected] Legends Rock Band Vicki Kirkendall [email protected] Titan Dazzlers Danceline Jo Desselle [email protected] Red Jackets Amy Triplet aetriplet@ caddoschools.org Rifle Team Maj. Campbell dcampbell@ caddoschools.org Robotics Letha Stahl [email protected] SkillsUSA Edwin Brock [email protected] Softball McKenzie Hulett [email protected] Student Council Amy Triplet [email protected] Talented Arts Karen Arbuckle [email protected] Tennis Michael Glover [email protected] Track Louis Dennis [email protected] Volleyball McKenzie Hulett [email protected] Yearbook Donna Pannell [email protected]

26 SAMPLE North Caddo Magnet High School SAMPLE 2021-2022 Registration – 9th Grade

Step 1: Indicate your post-secondary goals below:

 Attend a four- year university  Attend a community college  Military  Work

Step 2: Indicate your interests  Magnet/Honors/AP Classes (see contract)  STEM  Current Career Choice:______

Language Arts: (choose 1) English I Pre-AP English: Students interested in taking AP English later in high school Pre-AP English I should choose this honors-level class to begin preparation. Mathematics: (choose 1) Math Essentials: If you did not take algebra in 8th grade and you need some Math Essentials 9 extra help/time with math BEFORE taking Algebra, choose ME. Algebra I Algebra: If you have scored Basic, Mastery, or Advanced on LEAP, you are ready for Algebra I. If you took Algebra in 8th grade and didn't’ score Mastery Geometry or Advanced, you are strongly encouraged to retake it. Geometry: If you scored Mastery or Advanced on the Algebra LEAP, you are Science: (choose 1) ready for Geometry. Environmental Science AP Environmental Science: This Advanced Placement course is open to freshmen. AP Environmental Science AP Exams are given at the end of the year and are normally $92; however, NC only assess- Social Studies: (choose 1) es a $25 fee for first time takers. This is a very rigorous exam and must be taken in order to get the AP distinction on your transcript. World Geography AP Human Geography AP Human Geography: This Advanced Placement course is open to freshmen. AP Exams are given at the end of the year and are normally $92; however, NC only as- Physical Education: (choose 1) sesses a $25 fee for first time takers. This is a very rigorous exam and must be taken in PE 1 order to get the AP distinction on your transcript. JROTC 1 Lifetime Fitness: An alternative to the traditional PE class where students will Lifetime Fitness practice yoga, Pilates, zumba, as well as learn about fitness & nutrition. Conditioning: Take this class IF you are planning on participating in a sport. Conditioning Sport______Indicate with sport you want to play. You CAN’T take this AND PE, but you CAN take conditioning and JROTC. Electives: (choose 2 more - put 1 for first choice and 2 for second choice) College & Career Readiness/Public College & Career Readiness/Public Speaking: All 9th graders will take career readiness/public speaking where they will explore different career paths availa- Speaking ble to them plus practice their public speaking skills. OR Quest for Success Quest for Success - Choose QFS IF you did NOT take it in middle school. Spanish I CHOOSE 2 MORE ELECTIVES Spanish II (if you have a credit for SI) Spanish: Spanish is completed through an online platform called K-12-Elivate French I French: French is completed through an online platform called K-12-Elivate French II (if you have a credit for FI) Band: If you were in band in middle school and liked it, choose band! Art: Needed for TOPS Beginning Band IBCA: Must be taken in order to take any higher level business class, such as Art I web-design, marketing, entrepreneurship BCA - If you have already earned a keyboarding credit and enjoy computers, Intro to Business Computer App. (IBCA) choose BCA. Business Computer App (BCA)* Cyber Science: Choose this if you’re in our Magnet program or like STEM Intro to Health Occupations/First Aid: Choose this if you’re interested in the Cyber Science (pending) medical field. Intro to Health Occupation/First Aid Nutrition & Food - choose this in you’re interested in the culinary field or just want to learn more about healthy eating. Nutrition & Food Talented Arts: There are 3 areas: visual, musical, and drama. If you have a Talented Arts (must be screened) talent in any of these areas and want to be screened, please let us know. Rock Band: If you have experience with rock bands and want to be a part of the Rock Band (must be screened) Titan Legends, choose this class. Guitar (beginning and intermediate) Guitar: This course is for beginners and intermediate players 27 NCMHS BRIGHT SPOTS

2020-2021 (as of 3/1/21) • Carly Parrish was named 2020-2021 NC Student of the Year AND Caddo Finalist. • Madison Cook was named Miss Country Christmas 2020. • Football earned back-to-back District Championship • Environmental Science students were recognized by Shreveport Green for their community clean-up day. • Boys Basketball was named District Champs and earned a spot in the playoffs. • History was made at NC as the student body revealed their new TITAN mascot on September 15, 2021. • Teaching Professions students read to the classes at NCEMS for Dr. Seuss’s birthday. • Our counselor, Angela Channell, was named CSCA Counselor of the Year Finalist • Titan Soccer All-District: 1st Team All-District—Caid Kendrick & Madeline Triplet; 2nd Team All- District - Madison Cook, Alayna Spearman, Jakorian Brown, and Traven Matthews. • Analyce Jeane and Brandie Hawks won Christmas on Caddo Scholarships to use for college or trade school of choice. • Coach John Kavanaugh was named Country Magazine’s 2020 Coach of the Year AND the 2A District Coach of the Year. • Work began on the new Culinary Arts lab - over half million dollar project! • NC Football Coaching Staff delivered 100s of cases of water to the community after the winter 2021 storm. • Madison Cook and Carly Parrish earned Composite All-Academic All-State for volleyball (perfect transcript). Madison Cook also earned it for soccer as well. • Alayna Spearman was named 2021 Miss North Caddo. • Olivia Stringham was chosen to be a part of the Teen Advisory Committee for Northwest Louisiana. • Four football players have signed to play football in college: Charzay Morris - Henderson State; Billy Thomas - NE Oklahoma; Jarmoin Griffin - Kilgore College; Trey Heard - Kilgore College • We honored our beloved Algebra teacher, Andrea Shyne, on her birthday (Jan. 6). The Caddo Commission wrote a proclamation in her honor declaring Jan. 6, 2021 - Andrea Shyne Day! • Madison Williams & Mia Scott completed AHEC of a summer. • Art students won 3rd place in the Christmas in Roseland competition. • Omarion Miller and Trey Heard made 1st Team All-State for football; Charzay Morris and Jarmoin Griffin were named Honorable Mention • Katherine Green was chosen for the Good Citizen Award. • NCMHS kicked off their Operation Courtyard project for new benches, pergolas, and Red Bud trees. • Freshman, Chase Kendrick, was named the 11 and Up Barbie Supreme. • NC received brand new band uniforms this year. • Analyce Jeane raised over $1,500 for the NCMC Foundation with her Cupcakes for a Cure fundraiser. • Jarmoin Griffin and Niah Thomas were named 2020 Homecoming King & Queen • Katherine Green was presented a certificate and coin of excellence for her winning essay in the JROTC Essay Contest.

2019-2020 • Louis Dennis was named our Support Staff Person of the Year • All AP Studio Art students passed their AP Portfolio exam earning them a college credit. • Travis Jimenez & Jenna Mason were named Mr. & Miss NC • Asia Brown & Sadie Stewart were named 1st Team All-District in Girls Basketball • Sadie Stewart was named All-City Team and All-State Honorable Mention • Class of 2020 earned 158 college credits for a savings of over $94,000. • Class of 2020 earned over $1,760,000 in scholarships and Tops. • Big DreAms Really Do Come True!! We earned a letter grade of an A on our School Performance Score. • The art students won 2nd place in the Christmas in Roseland Christmas card contest • Kaylee Sanchez won 1st place in the Regional Poetry Out Loud contest and placed 2nd place on the State level in March. • Bailey Smith certified as an EMR. • The Rebel Football team is the 2019 District Champion—undefeated in district 28 NCMHS BRIGHT SPOTS

• Jayden Mora was named 1st Team All-State Linebacker • Jarmoin Griffin was named 2nd Team All-State Offensive Lineman • The Football team was seeded 3rd in LHSAA playoffs - highest in school history • John Kavanaugh was named Coach of the Year • NC Culinary Arts students prepared breakfast for the annual Unity Breakfast on Feb. 7 • Hailey Turnage was named our 2019/2020 NC Student of the Year. • Letha Stahl was chosen as our 2021 Teacher of the Year • Jenna Mason was named as NCMHS Good Citizen and was recognized at the Daughters of American Revolution luncheon. • Letha Stahl received a QSMR grant to purchase chromebooks for her classroom • The Teaching Professions class spent the day at LATech to see their education program. • Kelsey Smith, senior, was named 2020 Miss North Caddo. • Trejure Johnson, sophomore, was named 2020 Miss Black Heritage. • Student Council earned a Triple Gold Council status, 1 of only 9 schools in state to do this. • Student Council attended LASC and SASC in South Louisiana and NASC in Pennsylvania • Carly Parrish placed 2nd in the LASC photography contest. • North Caddo earned the ArtBreak 100% Participation award • Rachel Stevens, secretary/bookkeeper, was chosen as our 2020 Employee of the Year. • The Art Club attended a glass blowing class in Dallas. • Miss Country Christmas: 3rd runner up Hailey Turnage; 2nd runner up Jenna Mason; 1st runner up Alayna Spearman • Our band has been chosen to receive beautiful new band uniforms. • Jenna Mason earned All-Academic Volleyball Team • Soccer All– District Boys: Travis Jimenez-1st Team Midfielder; Caid Kendrick-2nd Team Defender; Brett Winland-2nd Team Forward • Soccer All-District Girls: Alayna Spearman –2nd Team forward; Madeline Rice—2nd team midfield; Angel Peace - HM Defender; Christy Hevrin - HM Wing

2018-2019 • Madelyn Rice & Natalee Cook were chosen to spend A Day with the Doctor. • Luke Couch, our Student of the Year, was named a finalist for Caddo Student of the Year. • Haley Hartsell and Kaylee Sanchez won the school’s Poetry Out Loud competition. Both competed at the regional level, where Kaylee won 2nd place earning her a trip to Baton Rouge to compete at the state level in March. • Our students with significant disabilities are working at 5 locations in order to gain employment skills. • North Caddo was chosen to pilot a program called Caddo WORKS that supports juniors and seniors with significant disabilities in promoting transition to post graduation/employment. • NCHS Bowling Team - earned parish awards for high scores. All NCHS Bowling Team "ribboned" at Northwest Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. • We have a very active 4-H program on campus: They partnered with the nursing home and shares something special with them throughout the year, sponsored Operation Christmas Shoebox and filled over 40 boxes, made and sold “Popcorn for the People” with all the profits going to the families of Providence House, and they are currently collecting blankets for patients during chemotherapy and dialysis treatments. • Rachel Irvin, NCHS Senior, and her horse, Splurge, won 1st place in Trail and placed in every event at the Louisiana 4-H State Horse Show in Gonzales, Louisiana. • Students in the art program won Best of Show at the Christmas in Roseland contest with their painting of Mary and Child • Lilly Savage won the Painter-Poet contest and was featured on the school’s Christmas card with the Mary & Child painting. • NCMHS Talented Arts Vocalists once again thrilled the crowd at SingOut 2018! at The Strand Theatre in downtown Shreveport on October 23, earning $200 for their Talented Arts Music Program.” • Cheerleaders earned an Excellent Rating for Cheer, Superior Rating for Rally Routine, two finalist for best camp jumps, two spirit sticks, three All-Americans, and 2nd place rally routine at camp this summer. • Cheer placed 1st in Cheer/Dance combo at the State Fair

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• NC Football team made it to the Playoffs again this year. • Makayla Thomas was crowned Miss Black Heritage pageant winner • Colton Glover made 2018 2A All-State football player. • Jaiden Carter made 2018 Shreveport Times All-City Team and 2018 Athlete of the Year for District 1-2A • Amy Triplet was chosen as the 2020 NC Teacher of the Year. • Conley McRea was named as NCMHS Good Citizen and was recognized at the Daughters of American Revolution luncheon. • Natalee Cook was crowned 2019 Miss North Caddo. • Mayor Festevan proclaimed January 26 to be Coach Les Mason day! • Student Council traveled to the LASC State Convention where they were awarded another Gold Status plus a special 2star award for exemplary status and application. • Teaching Professions class spent the day at Shreve Island Elementary learning about their Leader in Me initiative. • Destiny Rice was named McDonald’s All-American 2019 Nominee. • North Caddo received a grant from Master Gardeners for over $2000 to spruce up the courtyard where the students have lunch. • Kaitlyn Fontenot was chosen by LHSAA for All-Academic Composite Girl’s Soccer Team. • Rick Rowe featured the Titan Legends rock band on the community caravan through Vivian. • Luke Couch was accepted into Yale University with a full academic scholarship, was featured on the ArkLaTex Standout Student, and was named a National Merit Semi-Finalist, the first in NC history • Elijah Dickey & Ireland Sparaco received the Wendy’s Heisman award • Student Council submitted essays to the Powerade Contest and won $2000 for an athletic upgrade. • Eight students have already earned a Platinum score on the WorkKeys test. • For the first time ever we are sending three seniors to take college classes on the LSUS and BPCC campuses. • NC graduate Robert Williams was drafted to the NBA to play for the Boston Celtics. • Beta Club went to the Veteran’s cemetery to put up wreaths at Christmas. • Destiny Rice received a scholarship to Alabama to play basketball. • JROTC:1st place District Orienteering Meet, 1st place JV Rifle Competition, 1st place Caddo parish District Drill Meet, • Varsity Volleyball team went to the playoffs for the first time in school history • Volleyball Awards:1st team All District- Laundon Hunt & Jenna Mason, 2nd team All District- Madelyn Rice & Erica Thomas, Honorable Mention- Rachel Irvin, Paige Sherman, & Natalee Cook

TESTIMONIALS Something that put a spark in me at NC is the teacher's words of encouragement. It makes me want to work harder and achieve my goals.-Kailey Mason, class of 2024

NC has ignited the spark of determination within me and the fire continues to rage on. Caid Kendrick, class of 2022

Something that lit a spark in me at NC is how involved you can be, from Student Council, Beta, Interact, Freshman Class President, to cheerleading and playing soccer. There are so many opportunities to grow. Addison Martin, class of 2024

Student Council lit a spark in me at NC. I have grown tremendously as a leader and will carry the skills I have learned into my future.-Carly Parrish, Class of 2021

At NC I have found my spark by joining Student Council, Beta, and playing volleyball. Student Council has gotten me out of my shell, and I wouldn't have it any other way! A small school is where you want to be! We hope others find their spark at NC too.-Amelia Overstreet, Class of 2022

30 Testimonials All of the leadership opportunities that were available to me here at North Caddo helped me find my spark. I would still be the quiet, shy kid that wasn't involved if it weren't for all of my peers and teachers pushing me out of my comfort zone. -Katherine Green, class of 2021

The community. Without fail, the people at North Caddo light a spark in me. Not only do they light a spark, but they help fuel it into a flame. Without them, I don't think I'd shine as bright as I do.-Olivia Stringham, class of 2022

At North Caddo, you have so many opportunities to grow. To us, you are not a number, you are family. - Victoria Lacy, Band Instructor

Being at a small school allows you to be involved in a wide range of activities that you wouldn’t have access to at a large school. - John Kavanaugh, PE Teacher and Athletic Director

Education is the key to your future. Let NC help lay the foundation for your success & a better future. - Jessica Slack, Librarian

Being at North Caddo helped me learn how to interact with others in order to reach a bigger picture.—Robert Williams, Class of 2016

North Caddo is a small community where you can build closer bonds and receive more one-on-one attention - Leah Welch, Art teacher

I just believe that building pride in the community school helps build pride in our town. .. Pride in making our whole community better. - Pat Thomas, retired teacher

NC helps develop the “whole You.” Grow your mind, talents, interests, and relationships with us! -Donna Pannell, English teacher

As a former student, I can honestly say the NC was my home away from home. The faculty and staff were not only my friends but my family. Attending North Caddo was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Being a student there prepared me for life in every possible way imaginable, from my college to my personal life. - Devan Campbell, Class of 2017

There are a lot of things that make up the person I am today, and I can honestly say that North Caddo High School played a huge role in my journey to become that person. The community I found there was full of so many different types of people, all who supported me and did everything they could to make sure I found success in whatever I chose. It was there that I was given the tools and confidence to pursue an engineering degree in college, something I thought I would never be able to do. I am now a successful engineering student enrolled in the LSU Honors college, and I am able to be that because of the education and support given to me during my time at North Caddo.—Emily Taylor, Class of 2017

North Caddo offers opportunities for all students to grow and enjoy high school. Because we are a smaller school, we can develop relationships with all students. Theda Fielding, Grad Coach

I serve students at various campuses throughout the week. I love the environment at North Caddo Magnet High School. Because the campus isn’t as sprawling as others in the heart of the city, a family-like feeling is more evident here. The school leadership is equally supportive of arts and athletics, which I find to be refreshing. Opportunities abound for students at North Caddo Magnet High School. - Jennifer McMullen, Talented Arts Music Teacher

North Caddo has great teachers, great leadership, and a good family environment. The school works with the community.— Michael Nation, Paraprofessional and President of the Ministerial Alliance 31

VISION North Caddo Magnet High School will rank among the top high schools in Louisiana!

MISSION STATEMENT North Caddo Magnet High School will provide diverse and exceptional academic and vocational opportunities ensuring all students graduate ready to achieve their full potential.

MOTTO Dream Big, Work Hard, Achieve Greatness!

ALMA MATER Hail to thee, North Caddo High In our hearts you'll never die. Hail to thee we honor you Red and Black our colors true. Alma Mater, lend us your hand So united we may e'er stand. Fond memories ever true N. C. H. we honor you.