The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) test will be given district wide this Thursday and Friday (April 4 & 5), and next Monday and Tuesday (8 & 9). This measure is important to schools and students alike for many reasons. It shows the district how we’re doing and the student how ready they are for the challenges that follow high school. 

College and Career Readiness (CCR) is a metric that takes into account ISASP scores, RAI rating on coursework, attendance, CTE courses, it gives parents and students a guidepost to their readiness for postsecondary life. ISASP scores have a substantial effect on the CCR, which can lead one to question and ask, “what if my student wasn’t focused, or had a bad test taking day?”

The “Readiness” aspect of CCR to me can be more about mindset than knowledge of content for the vast majority of our students. If focus is an issue on ISASP testing, that is an indicator on how students may perform in the future on assessments for courses, preparing for certification exams and other requirements for job based learning or college. 

If you’re reading this before/during testing, sleep is of course very important and the mindset to take the time to do their best, without stressing too much. Focusing and trying to understand the test, what it’s asking and simply engaging the questions go a long way in performance.

An aspect separate from the test in CCR is attendance. This is tricky because many students have family to poke and prod them to get to class during their high school years. The freedom of being on their own doesn’t provide the same structure and safeguards. Personally, my son, who rarely missed a day of high school, found the lack of structure to be too much and it affected his first year performance significantly. Reflecting, we could have put more onus on him getting up without reminders and preparing him for that choice every morning. 

The ISASP scores are designed to be used to better inform students and families on their progress and while schools use it to make decisions on school improvement, it’s an even more important metric for families to make decisions moving forward.

Dominic Giegerich

High School/Middle School Principal

Leadership at North Linn

We are very excited that our students will be hosting our first Leadership Day on May 1st. This day is designed for students to connect with local community leaders and share the leadership skills that they have been learning through our Leader in Me activities. While this first year will be on a smaller scale, we hope that at some point we can expand and offer a similar event to families as well. We are so proud of the work we are doing and can't wait to share photos of our event with all of you!

Kimberly Graven

Director of School Improvement

Elementary Principal

The 2023-2024 District Calendar can be viewed on the

North Linn website.

Follow this link:

2023-24 District Calendar

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Copy of the latest Board Approved Calendar for 2023-2024:

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The end of the school year will be here before we know it. With the start of a new school year around the corner it's time to start thinking of the health requirements/information for the next school year. Please see this list below about the health related requirements for the next school year.

3 and 4 y.o. Preschool

• An updated immunization record (4 Dtap doses, 3 polio doses, 1 MMR dose, 1 varicella dose, 3 Hib doses)
• Health Physical form
• Vision screening- not required but recommended. Three options available (a completed vision screening certificate, student vision card, or a Kidsight consent form)

Kindergarten

• An updated immunization record (5 Dtap doses with one after the sage of 4, 4 Polio doses with one after the age of 4, 2 MMR doses, 3 Hepatitis B doses, 2 Varicella doses or reliable history of disease)
• Health Physical form
• Lead Screening
• Vision Screening- Three options available (a completed vision screening certificate, student vision card, or a Kidsight consent form)
• Dental screening

3rd Grade

• A vision screening (either a completed vision screening certificate or a student vision card). I screen any students that don't have a form turned in by December. You will be notified if further testing is recommended. 

7th Grade

• Updated immunization record (1 Tdap dose, 1st Meningococcal dose)

9th Grade

•  Dental Screening certificate

12 Grade

• Updated immunization record (2nd Meningococcal dose)

MS/HS Student-Athlete Participation Physicals (Sports Physicals)

• These are turned into the high school office.
• The new form is 4 pages long. Page's 1-3 stay with your doctor's office and page 4 is to be completed by the doctor and signed by the parent/guardian. Only page 4 needs to be turned into the school.

Self Administration Doctors notes

• For those students carrying inhalers, epi pens, or authorized prescription medications on their person while at school, a new note from the doctor authorizing this is due each school year. Please contact Nurse Ashtin with any questions.

General Reminders from the nurse

• Students must be fever free (without fever reducing medications), vomit free, and diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Students of any age are not allowed to carry prescription medication with them unless approval is obtained from the nurse. If you think your child needs any prescription medication while at school please contact the nurse to discuss the details. 
• I do track communicable disease trends within the school. If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease and you want to share with me it would be greatly appreciated, so I can track trends/outbreaks. 

Nurse contact information

• aschmitz@northlinncsd.org
• Phone 319-224-3291 x 1312
• Fax 319-224-3264

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Juniors (and Their Parents):

Information about Paying for College

Do you know how to apply for college financial aid? Do you have questions about how to fill out the forms or when to file them? Find out during a free presentation on How to Pay for College for high school juniors and their parents, offered by ICAN ® (Iowa College Access Network).

Financial Aid Presentation

Virtual Presentation

April 10, 2024

5:30 pm

Learn about:

• Financial Aid Process
• FAFSA Application Review
• Understanding FAFSA Results
• FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID)
• Understanding Costs – College Comparisons
• Financial Aid Options
• Scholarships Process
• Where to Go for Help

If you have questions, contact the school counseling office at jhilmer@northlinncsd.org

Link: Financial Aid Presentation

About ICAN

The Iowa College Access Network is a nonprofit, educational organization. ICAN is the College Access Network for Iowa, and a member of the National College Access Network (NCAN). ICAN has 8 Student Success Centers in Ankeny, Cedar Falls, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Hiawatha and Sioux City which provide information and support to students and their families as they plan their postsecondary education and apply for financial aid. All ICAN programs and services are provided without charge. For more information about ICAN, call (877) 272-4692 or visit www.ICANsucceed.org you can also follow them on social media: Facebook (@ICANsucceed), Twitter (@icansucceed) and/or Instagram (@ican_succeed).

The 6th Graders working hard on their scenes for the spring play that was presented March 26th

Congratulations to the North Linn Lynx



1A Iowa Boys High School Basketball Champions

High School Students were "In the Spotlight" at the Annual Variety Show held March 9th

North Linn FBLA Has Success with Several Place Winners at

State Leadership Conference 2024

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