The Nora School 2020

Nora School Summer Math InstructionsYou can download your summer math packets at the links below. You can use Khan Academykhanacademy.org to see videos and get extra help. Do as many of the problems as you can, as this willgive your teacher an idea of where they need to focus in September.If you’re taking Algebra 1 next year,download dfIf you’re taking Geometry next year,download eom-BusMath.pdfIf you’re taking Algebra 2 next year,download eom-BusMath.pdfIf you’re taking PreCalculus next year,download c.pdfIf you’re taking Calculus next year,download us.pdfIf you’re taking Advanced Calculus next year,download culus.pdfIf you’re taking Financial Algebra or Business Math next year,download eom-BusMath.pdfThe completion of this work will be graded as the first exam of the year in your Math class.If you have any questions please email Nisaa for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Business Math atnisaa@nora-school.org,or email Prose for PreCalc and Calculus at prose@nora-school.org.

Nora School Summer Science InstructionsElectronic spreadsheets are the basic tool of data analysis, and as such are used in scientific reports, math, andresearch papers where data needs to be manipulated and studied. You will be using spreadsheets widely inscience lab reports, in financial analysis, and in math classes. To prepare you for this you will spend some timeplaying around with creating your own spreadsheet this summer.Google Sheets gle-sheets-tutorial/Excel basics tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v NzwQ BbD2G4Nora spreadsheet seminar reviewhttp://bit.ly/NoraSpreadsheetsPlease note that there are few differences between Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet programs interms of underlying concepts, though menus and tools may be located in different places.AssignmentCreate a simple spreadsheet using columns and rows to create sums and other formulas. For example, the topiccan be the number of days you worked at a summer job or did community service, the number of books youread over the summer, the number of times you exercised, the number of calories you consumed each day, thenumber of days you ate ice cream, or whatever you like. Begin this early in the summer in order to get enoughdata.Use Google Spreadsheets, Excel, or another spreadsheet program. If you get stuck, look at the tutorials aboveor search for “how to create a basic spreadsheet” in your Search bar.This is your first homework assignment in science. You’ll show your work with working formulas using yourlaptop or, will have shared it with dave@nora-school.org by the first day of school. The formulas must be inworking order so that if you change a cell of data the formula will create a different answer. The spreadsheetshould be formatted so that it’s easy to understand with a title and well-defined rows and columns.Rising Freshmen: 4 Columns and 10 Rows (minimum)-Include a Top Row that has a Title of the Spreadsheet, and your name and date-Include a Bottom Row that has the following Formula (at minimum): Total Sum: ie, 'Total number of days Iwalked the dog this summer'. Must be in Formula format.Rising Sophomores: 4 Columns and 10 Rows (minimum)-Include a Top Row that has a Title of the Spreadsheet, and your name-Include a Bottom Row that has the following Formula (at minimum): Must be in Formula format-Total Sum of 'Times Performed'-Total 'Amount of Money made' (or could have made if you added a dollar amount to the task) (this will be asum multiplied by a cell)Rising Juniors and Seniors: 4 Columns and 10 Rows (minimum)-Same as above-Add 1-2 additional formulas for “what if” questions. (ie if I worked more days, how much more money wouldI have made?)

-Add a Graph (Bar, Pie, or style of your choice), to include title and information of your data, explaining bothvertical and horizontal axis.-Add a short "Conclusion Paragraph" explaining a description of the overall analysis including explaining howyou listed the data, created the formulas and how the graph displays your overall analysis.Estimated time: 2-3 hours to create the spreadsheet, 1/2 hour per week adding data, and for rising juniors andseniors, an additional 1-2 hours creating graphs and writing the paragraph.

THE NORA SCHOOLANNUAL ENROLLMENT FORMS FOR ALL NORA STUDENTS(Permission, Health and Emergency Contact Forms)Required to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.1.Returning Families: Re-Submission every year before classes begin: All forms are required to be fully re-submitted2.annually: with original signatures and dated by the parent/guardian AND student. While you have indeed filled these forms outlast year, it is required that they again be updated, in full, every school year, signed by the parent/guardian AND student. This includesall Medication Authorizations. Due August, before classes begin. Early August is much appreciated!New Families: Before the first day of classes, all forms are required, fully completed with original signatures and dated bythe parent/guardian AND student. PLUS: All new students are required to provide a current Immunization form. For rising9th graders the immunization record must be completed within 6 months of start date with physician’s signature. Duebefore the first day of classes. Earlier is much appreciated!All: These annual forms are to be given to Marcia Miller before the beginning of classes every *********************************************These 4 Nora forms are required every year for ALL families:All Families:1. Parental Permission Form (required, updated yearly)a.2.3.4.5.Note! Student Signature is required on this form.Parental Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (required, updated yearly)Health Information and Medical History Form (required, updated yearly)Emergency Contact Information (required, updated yearly)Medications Authorization form (Over the Counter, Prescriptions, Inhalers, Epipens, Self-Carry, etc. This form is required for anymedications including any over-the-counter meds. The Medications Authorization form is to be signed by physician yearly, and updatedyearly)NEW STUDENTS ONLY:6. Immunizations Form (Form to be submitted ONCE before classes begin for all new incoming students. 9th graders need an updatedimmunization form signed and dated by a physician before 9th grade classes begin – all other new students must provide a copy fromtheir prior school’s 9th grade entry year, or from their physician. Not required to be updated annually after 9th grade.)How MEDICATIONS work at Nora: From Advil to Tums to PrescriptionsThe Medications Authorization form is required annually for ANY and ALL medications andMUST be signed by a physician: (even over-the-counter) and MUST be in the office before a student can haveANY medications.7. Maryland Medication Authorization form is required every year IF:a.IF you would like your child to have ANY medication(s) to be used or given to him/her during the school day.i. Over The Counter (OTC): (Ibuprofen (Advil), Midol, antacids, and any other over-the-counter medicines, includingBenadryl or other over-the-counter medicines for mild allergies, etc.) Authorization is required.Prescribed medicinesEpipensInhalersSelf Carry: This form is REQUIRED for any students who self-carry an epipen or inhaler or medications.Medications form must be signed by a Physician, including for OTC and self-carry epipens and inhalers.i. All Medications must be provided in original packaging with dosage information. This includes OTC.ii.iii.iv.v.b.c.Update the School: IF medications are changed during the school year. This will help us work with your child in the schoolenvironment.WHERE TO FIND THE FORMS:The forms are attached here, and online at www.nora-school.org/parents.Please turn the forms in to Marcia Miller.Original signatures are required! (If you email the forms in, please ensure the originals are also provided by the first week of classes.)

What about IMMUNIZATIONSForm is submitted once for all NEW INCOMING students)ALL families are to ensure with their physician’s office, before submitting to the School, that the student’s immunizations arecomplete and current, and that the form is complete and current, per Maryland state requirements.* * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * PARENTS AND GUARDIANS (ALL)PLEASE SIGN * * * * * * * * * * * *RETURNING FAMILIES Please confirm the following: YES NO (Please check one.) My student’s immunizations are current. The form has been given to The NoraSchool when student entered the school.Initial: Parent/Guardian name:NEW FAMILIES Please confirm the following: YES NO (Please check one.) The Immunization form has been double-checked, signed and dated byphysician and submitted to The Nora School. Initial: Parent/Guardian name: YES NO (Please check one.) We are arranging for updated immunizations and will submit a newly signedform before classes begin. Initial: Parent/Guardian name:ALL FAMILIES (new and returning) Please agree to the following: YES NO (Please check one.) I agree to update the school’s administration during the school year:1. Whenever my child’s medications change (these may even have a slight alteration in behavior ormedical needs).2. Whenever our child has received an updated neuropsychological report, testing or otherinformation.Initial: Parent/Guardian name:Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: / /For all INCOMING students upon entry into Nora:1. Immunization Form: ALL NEW families: this form is due on or before first day of classes for all incoming students. Incoming 9th grade students: Updated form needs to completed/ signed within 6 months before classesbegin. Make appointments for all immunizations in the summer before first day of classes, (including time for the form to be completedand signed by the physician. They get swamped, so earlier is better.) Incoming 10th and 11th grade students: Immunization form, current as of 9th grade entry, is required. Ifcurrent, a signed copy can be submitted from the prior school attended. Parent to request from priorschool. MARYLAND STATE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED. NOTE! PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE AND DATE OF SIGNATURE is REQUIRED, - for all immunization records submitted.

PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM: The Nora SchoolRequired to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.General Permission - Field TripsI hereby give permission for to attend authorized field trips. Travel will(student name)be by foot, school bus or van, city bus or Metro or in some cases, car. In some cases, teachers and/or students may drivethemselves.I authorize the following: (please check both options and sign)1.2.Please check:Please check: YES YES NO NOMy child may carpool in a teacher car if necessary.My child may carpool in a student car to these trips.Date: Parent/Guardian Signature:(include year)Parent/Guardian Name:Student Driver PermissionPlease write “n/a” if the student does not drive.I hereby give permission to as a student driver, to allow other(student name)students in the car while he/she is driving on a field trip.If the student does not drive or hold a proper driver’s license, please check “no” or “n/a”.1.Please check (Yes, No or N/A) and sign: YES NO N/A (my child does not have a license to drive.)Date: Parent/Guardian Signature:(include year)Parent/Guardian Name:Parental Permission to Leave Campus During LunchI hereby give permission to to leave The Nora School campus during(student name)lunch. I understand that the school is not responsible for the safety of my child during unsupervised absencefrom campus. I have discussed this with my child.1.Please check and sign: YES NO (my child knows they are not to leave campus during lunch.)Date: Parent/Guardian Signature:(include year)Parent/Guardian Name:School Rules (Please Note!:Student ALSO signs this agreement as well as the Parent/Guardian before submitting this form. Pleaserefer to our Community Handbook on our website, or request a printout.)1. Signature by Parent/Guardian: I have read the Nora Family, Student, and Community Handbook with my child,and I have discussed the rules of the school with them.1.Parent/Guardian: Please check and sign: YES NODate: Parent/Guardian Signature:(include year)Parent/Guardian Name:2. Please have your student review the Community Handbook and sign this agreement:Signature by Student: I have read the Nora Family, Student, and Community Handbook, and I understand andagree to abide by the rules of the school. See website under “Family” for the Handbook.1.Student: Please check “yes” or “no” and sign: YES NODate: Student Signature:

Parental Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment:The Nora SchoolRequired to be updated annually for ALL students, New and Returning, before classes begin.Please sign and date both of the following statements.1. I, , the parent/guardian of ,(parent/guardian name)(student name)do hereby give my permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered to(student name)in my absence.Date: Parent/Guardian Signature:(include year)Parent/Guardian Name:2. I have provided fully updated health information on the attached sheet necessary for the effective treatment ofmy child.Date: Parent/Guardian Signature:(include year)Parent/Guardian Name:

COVID Health Requirements:As of June 2020 it is impossible to be specific as to what guidance we will get from the Centers for Disease Controland the State of Maryland. We can, however, anticipate the following as we look toward everyone maintaining theirpersonal and community responsibilities:- Nora will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Maryland in formulating andrevising our policies.- Students and teachers will be required to wear masks when in the building at all times.- Students and teachers will be required to maintain social distance practices.- Students and teachers will be required to stay home for distance learning if feeling sick.- Parents will agree to immediately pick up students who become ill.- Parents will agree to do a temperature check and a symptom check of their student each day before signing off ontheir coming to school.- Parents will keep the school informed of any symptoms, or contact with others who have symptoms.- No student who feels unsafe in coming to school will be required to do so, but they will be expected to maintaintheir academic standing via distance learning.- Upon the development of a vaccine, teachers and students will be expected to receive the vaccine.- Parents, students, and teachers will be flexible in the face of changing circumstances, particularly should the schoolhave to go back 100% distance learning.I agree to assess my child’s health on a regular basis to ensure community health standards, and agree to have mychild wear and use appropriate health guards as required by the school. I agree to the broad outlines of the policiesas stated above, and understand that the school may update and change requirements based on changingcircumstances during the year.Date:Name of Parent/Guardian:Parent/Guardian Signature:Name of Student:Student Signature: I have read and agree to the above requirements.

Health Information: The Nora SchoolPlease attach a supplemental sheet to provide additional information as necessary. Required to be updated annually for ALL students.Student’s Name: Date of Birth:Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):Parent/Guardian(‘s) Name(s):Insurance Carrier: Policy Number:Insurance Emergency Phone Number ( ) Policy Holder:Name of Physician: Phone Number: ( )Name of Counselor/Therapist: Phone Number: ( )Medical History: please fully answer questions 1-41. EXISTING medical considerations:Please attach a sheet to provide additional information as necessary.2.ALLERGIES (please indicate yes or no and if yes, supply the following information):Does your student have any allergies? YES* NO (Please check.) If yes, supply full information as to symptoms and allrecommended interventions:*Provide ALL ALLERGY-RELATED information as necessary on an attached sheet: Include what the school should be aware of and what should be done atschool and on field trips if accidental contact or ingestion occurs. *A Yes or No is REQUIRED for a, b, c, and d below:Please submit all information in a separate sheet AND identify what needs to be done if accidentally ingested.)a. Medicines Yes, see attached sheet for information. No, my child has no allergies to prescription medicinesb. Over-the-counter medicine, such as Advil, Benadryl, Tums or Antibiotic Ointment? YES NO c.d.(please provide information for any allergies, however mild.)Inhaler? YES* NO (Please check.) IF YES, Provided to School?Epipen? YES* NO (Please check.) IF YES, Provided to School? YES NO: YES NO:If NO, does Student Self-Carry? YES* NOIf NO, does Student Self-Carry? YES* NO3. MEDICATIONS: Please list all Medications your child takes:Medication: Strength: Frequency:Relevant side effects to be observed:Medication: Strength: Frequency:Relevant side effects to be observed:Medication: Strength: Frequency:Relevant side effects to be observed:Please attach a sheet to provide additional information as necessary.4. ADDITIONAL: Is there anything else the school or Emergency personnel needs to know regarding the status of yourchild’s heal

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