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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
The same document will have all the virtual links on day of the conferences. If you schedule an in-person conference, just show up to NCC a few minutes prior to your scheduled time. If you schedule a phone conference, the instructor will call you at the scheduled time.
Tardies at NCC
- students that ride the bus need to go directly to class after arriving
- students that drive must be in class by the time class officially begins (8:05 AM and 11:30 AM)
We allow a grace period at the beginning of the year for students to get used to the drive and so the busses get into their routine. This year that grace period ended on October 31st, which is longer than most years. As I have been talking with students, I have told them they get 10 tardies per year. Additionally, I have been attempting to take driving privileges away as well, per our handbook.
In theory it sounds great, but in practice, NCC staff doesn't have the ability to monitor it and we know students are also driving to other parking lots and getting picked up by others. This has caused parking issues for others as well.
So, NCC is correcting and making an adjustment to our tardy procedures, effective immediately:
- The definition of a tardy remains the same
- Any mention of losing driving privileges in the student handbook for tardies, will not be enforced
- Per the student handbook, a student will have 10 tardies per semester (no grace period for 2nd semester)
- We will continue to communicate tardies with students and parents at various points
- Final consequence will be not recommended to return the next semester (already in the handbook) or participate in NCC's graduation / earn an NCC certificate (new, effective immediately and will be communicated to students as needed)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Jeff Green, Assistant Director at greenj@platteco.k12.mo.us or 816-858-5505 Ext. 1702.
Student handbook can be found here or on our website under Resources>Handbooks.
Upcoming Events
Northland Career Center has many events each month, semester and school year. Featured below are key events that are coming up. Visit northlandcareercenter.com for calendar updates.
- Feb. 9 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Feb. 18 - No NCC Classes, NCC Staff PD
- Feb. 21 - No NCC Classes, President's Day
- March 11 - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 14-18 - No NCC Classes, Spring Break
NCC Awards Ceremony & Graduation
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 06:00 PM
Hy-Vee Arena, Genessee Street, Kansas City, MO, USA
Happenings at NCC
Governor State of the State Address
Governor Parson invited two NCC Law Enforcement/CSI students to the State of the State address Jan. 19 in Jefferson City. He even mentioned NCC in his address!! The two students who attended were Major Audrey Strope and Sergeant Nate Wassam!
SREB Pacesetter School
NCC is excited to be recognized by the Southern Regional Educational Board as a Pacesetter School for the fourth year in a row! Thank you to the staff, students and partners who support us, PCR-3 for the post and SREB for the recognition!
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA students participated in their program contests and leadership contests for SkillsUSA. Those placing move on to district competitions.
FFA
Congratulations to the following students who are the 21-22 FFA officers!
President - Logan Stackhouse
Vice-President - Meghann Polys
Secretary - Cheyenne Silvers
Treasurer - Jaycie Miner
Reporter - Turner Berry
Sentinel - Laney Silvers
Historian - Piper Coones
Program Spotlight: Agricultural Sciences
Our Program - Agricultural Sciences
Northland Career Center offers a one, two, or three year program for students wanting to explore the agriculture industry.
Agricultural Sciences introduces students to the cultivation, processing, marketing and distribution of food, forestry and horticulture that occur in built-up “intra-urban” areas.
Agriculture has been identified as a growing career field with many job opportunities and a shortage of qualified workers. According to the National FFA Organization, agriculture is the nation’s largest employer, with more than 23 million jobs (17 percent of the civilian workforce) involved in some facet of American agriculture. Students can focus each year in a specific area. Animal Systems involves the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health selection & marketing. Plant Systems includes the study of plant anatomy & physiology, classification and the fundamentals of production & harvesting.
Our Instructor - Mrs. Melanie Jordan
Mrs. Melanie Jordan is a veteran when it comes to agriculture. She was a four-year Agriculture student and FFA Member in the Wellington-Napoleon School District and earned many honors as a student, including the American FFA Degree.
Mrs. Jordan attended Northwest Missouri State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 2014. She brings a vast amount of experience in the agriculture field and passion for learning and growing.
Mrs. Jordan grew up on a farm southeast of Wellington where her family raised sheep, pigs and cattle and grew row crops. She also showed cattle across the state and even traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, to show at the American Salers Junior Nationals. She decided teaching agriculture was what she wanted when she cadet taught seventh-grade agriculture during her junior year of high school.
Our Alum - Ms. Paeton Woods
While at NCC, Paeton was a member of FFA, SkillsUSA, National Technical Honor Society and Student Ambassadors.
"I got the opportunity to be a part of many wonderful teams and do plenty of speaking events, that helped me grow into the person I am today," Paeton said.
Paeton now currently works full time as a chart analyst for a hospital while pursuing a degree in Agribusiness Management.
Her involvements at NCC were a confidence booster, Paeton said.
"My time at NCC was so beneficial to my future as it pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me spread my wings," Paeton said. "It gave me confidence in interviews and job skills I didn’t realize I would need. NCC’s drive for diversity and inclusion helps me immensely today, as it encouraged me then and still encourages me now to be a friend and a corner of advice to all."
NCC is an investment for one's future, Paeton said, and will provide lifelong friendships and a community to return to.
Her best piece of advice -- push yourself out of your comfort zone while at NCC.
"If you get an opportunity to be a part of an organization or a team, do it," Paeton said. "Even if it scares you, the memories you make will far outweigh any fear you ever thought you had!"
Agriculture Scholarship Opportunities
- Missouri Farm Bureau Charles E. Kruse Agricultural Scholarship (Due March)
- Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation (Due September)
- FFA Scholarships (Various scholarships)
Program Spotlight: Culinary Arts
Our Program - Culinary Arts
Northland Career Center offers a two-year program for students wanting to explore the culinary industry.
Culinary Arts is an American Culinary Federation certified program that prepares students for employment in the restaurant industry and/or to continue their education in the Culinary Arts field.
Students study a variety of topics including serving safe food and proper sanitation, product identification, nutrition, cooking methods, knife skills, presentation, proper use of equipment, organization and leadership. Students actively participate in the production of meals for staff, students and guests attending special events.
Our Instructor - Chef Brandi Moritz
Chef Brandi Moritz joined NCC's staff in August 2017.
She graduated from the University of Missouri with a
degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Through numerous managerial positions, time as the president of the collegiate chapter of the Club Managers Association of America and member of the Missouri
Restaurant Association, Chef Brandi gained experience catering high-profile, largely attended events.
Most recently she was an Environmental Public Health Specialist, staying up to date on food trends in food service to assist food establishments in Platte County to provide safe and wholesome food. She is a member of the Platte City Chamber of Commerce and serves on several community advisory councils.
Our Alum - Mr. Jackson Minor
Mr. Jackson Minor, a Park Hill South graduate and 2019 graduate of NCC's Culinary Arts program, is using the skills and knowledge he gained at NCC as he pursues a degree in Hospitality Management at the University of Missouri.
Jackson heard about NCC from his counselor. He knew he wanted to be involved in the kitchen, so he was hooked on the idea of attending.
"While there, I got a better understanding of what goes on in front & back of house, Jackson said. "I was ecstatic to go in every day and learn something new."
At NCC, Jackson was involved in SkillsUSA, and competed at district and state competitions.
He said his favorite memories of NCC were when Culinary hosted luncheons for students and staff, because he was able to test recipes with his peers.
Jackson will use that experience after he graduates Mizzou and pursues a managerial position in the food and beverage industry. He said that NCC has given him a head start in a competitive and ever-changing industry.
"I would recommend NCC to others because it is an experience like no other," Jackson said. "You learn the fundamentals and get to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios."
Culinary Scholarship Offerings
- Les Dames d'Escoffier International (Due March)
- GoFoodservice Scholarship (Due June)
- SkillsUSA Scholarships (Various Scholarships)
Thank you to our NCC Rock Star Partners!
Platte City and Barry Road Service Centers
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NCC's Community Education Opportunities
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Email: henkek@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: www.northlandcareercenter.com
Location: 1801 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, United States
Phone: 816-858-5505
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCCcommunityed
Twitter: @communityedNCC
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Vision: Connecting with tomorrow...
Mission: To prepare students for a continually changing world by providing relevant experiences.
Values: Integrity, Innovation, Partnerships, Learner Focus, Results, Diversity, Quality
Email: sherleyt@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: www.northlandcareercenter.com
Location: 1801 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 858-5505
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthlandCareerCenter
Twitter: @NCCRocks