Sharon Lent

The event served as the annual class night and awards ceremony to honor student achievements in academics, arts, and athletics. The ceremony highlighted the NFA Foundation's scholarship program, which provided over 600 scholarships to 300 students, totaling more than $860,000. Key discussion points included the legacy and history of the scholarship program, the importance of student recognition, and the responsibility of recipients to give back to the school community in the future.

This document outlines a four-year academic plan detailing graduation requirements and foundational course structures for high school students. It specifies credit hour distribution across Humanities, STEM, and other subjects, including the Mastery Based Diploma Assessment. The plan provides grade-level course lists from 9th to 12th grade, enabling students to select additional courses to explore interests, develop skills, and advance towards post-graduation objectives.

This document establishes a shared understanding of high-quality teaching and learning for Norwich Free Academy, serving as a foundational component for school improvement and future institutional planning. It integrates key Connecticut Common Core of Teaching standards and organizes the characteristics of effective instruction into four main components: Learning Environment, Instructional Rigor, Instructional Relevance, and Assessment. The plan aims to foster an environment that promotes student engagement, independence, critical thinking, real-world problem-solving, and continuous growth through effective assessment practices.

Our Wildcat Promise outlines the strategic vision for Norwich Free Academy for the years 2025-2030, based on community insights gathered in spring 2024. The plan focuses on five key areas: Academic Achievement, Campus Culture, Student Life & Experience, Advancement, and Operations, aiming to build on strengths, address needs, and continuously evolve to meet student requirements. The overarching goal is to ensure students benefit from an exceptional educational experience and achieve their full potential.

The strategic vision for Norwich Free Academy (NFA) for the years 2025-2030 focuses on maintaining robust programmatic offerings, fostering a culture of respect and personal accountability, embracing diversity, and strategically managing operations. Key priorities include enhancing student achievement, developing powerful relationships, supporting a diverse student population, improving student recruitment and retention, and growing the capacity of operational teams. The vision aims to build on NFA's legacy of educational excellence and adapt to the evolving needs of its students and community.