Find out what’s going on at NCHS.
Jack Evans
Reporter
With the conclusion of online course registration for the 2013-2014 school year, next year’s juniors and seniors may have seen that the science department will be offering three new courses to them this fall. The new courses include forensics, human anatomy and physiology and AP environmental science. All of these courses will be electives and will be available to upperclassmen based on previous science courses taken.
Carly Risom
Reporter
The Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) is the standardized testing that sophomores have been taking since the early nineties. The tests are state-based exams used to measure the performance of Connecticut students. “The exams are used to test student proficiency across the state,” Principal Dr. Bryan Luizzi said. “They are brought in to align high school curriculums with state standards.”
Isabel Lawrence
News Editor
With Career Night tomorrow, the committee is making final preparations for the event. However, those running the event are not the only ones doing last minute alterations, as speakers are also planing for the big night.
Julia Hardy
Arts, Entertainment & Technology Editor
After being forced to postpone because of an impending snowstorm, the Charity Link club was able to host their second annual Coffee House event on Wednesday, Mar. 20 to raise money for Sandy Hook Elementary School. The night was full of coffee, baked goods and a long list of performances to entertain those who came to the event.
Isabel Lawrence
News Editor
With 24 business sectors being represented, as well as the introduction of more guest speakers, including NCHS alumni, Career Night offers areas of interest for the whole student body.
