DnA: Drug and Alcohol Presentation for Parents and Students
Tuesday, 2/21 @ 7:00 PM
NHS Theater
(Please note: NHS students will have the opportunity to view this program during the school day.)
Black History Month Program
Wednesday, 2/22 @ 6:30 PM
NHS Theater
NHS Foundation Winter Open House
Tuesday, 2/28 @ 7:00 PM
The Lupuloff Home
4811 Outer Bank Dr
Norcross, GA 30092
Catalyst Lunch and Learn
ACT/SAT - What to do? How and why to be prepared?
Wednesday, 3/7 @ 11:30
NHS Family Consumer Science Room
Parents of Current PMS or SMS Students
You will be receiving information, along with your student's report card in January, regarding open house opportunities in March when we will be meeting to distribute student course recommendation letters. We will also be hosting an elective fair and offering school tours. The dates and times are as follows:
Sunday, March 4 @ 1:00 PM
Tuesday, March 6 @ 6:00 PM
On Wednesday, February 8th (AP Day in Georgia), Georgia State Superintendent Dr. John Barge named Norcross High School an Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School. NHS was named an AP Honor School in 3 of the 5 five categories, based on the results of 2011 AP classes and exams:
- AP ACCESS AND SUPPORT SCHOOLS: Schools with at least 30% of their AP exams taken by students who identified themselves as African- American and/or Hispanic and 30% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher.
- AP STEM SCHOOLS: Schools with students testing in at least two (2) AP math courses and two (2) AP science courses (AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science)
- AP STEM ACHIEVEMENT SCHOOLS: Schools with students testing in at least 2 AP math courses and 2 AP science courses and at least 40% of the exam scores on AP math and AP science exams earning scores of three (3) or higher
The Counseling Department will host 7 college tours during the second semester. These tours are reserved for students of academic promise who have received permission from a parent/guardian and from each current instructor. Detailed tour information is provided below:
Permission forms may be printed from the Norcross webpage under the Counseling Services link. Please direct all questions and concerns to Ms. Ekpo in the counseling office. Ms. Ekpo may be reached by the following methods: (e-mail) nsikan_ekpo@gwinnett.k12.ga.us; (phone) 770-447-2647.
The Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence invites you to join us for our Winter Open House .
Come bid farewell to Jonathan Patterson and welcome our new principal Will Bishop.
Tuesday, February 28th @ 7:00 PM
At the home of:
Aaron and Jan Lupuloff
4811 Outer Bank Drive
Norcross, GA 30092
River Station Subdivision
RSVP:
Jenny and Bob Chapin
770-447-6022
Jennychapin116@bellsouth.net
Light Hors D'Oeuvres and Beverages
Adults only
AP EXAM REGISTRATION PACKETS
Students will receive their AP registration letter, AP student and parent booklet, AP exam schedule, and a list of AP classes that they are currently taking on Thursday, February 2. Please ask your student for the AP packet on Thursday. If your student does not receive a packet on Thursday, please contact Dr. Aarestad at 770-326-8099. All AP exam information will be available on the AP website at www.norcrosshigh.org/Advanced-Placement.aspx.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION PACKETS FOR EXAMS IN MAY
Students received their AP registration letter, AP student and parent bulletin, AP exam schedule, and a list of AP classes that they are currently taking on Thursday, February 2. Please ask your student for the AP packet as registration for May exams starts on Monday, February 6- February 16. If your student does not receive a packet on Thursday, please contact Dr. Aarestad at 770-326-8099. All AP exam information will be available on the AP website at:
www.norcrosshigh.org/Advanced-Placement.aspx.
Attention Parents of AP and IB Students:
Norcross High School students will register for Advanced Placement (AP) exams online through your student's MyPaymentsPlus (formally known as MealpayPlus) account this year. AP exam registration and payment will be available online 2/6/2012 through 2/16/2012. Students who opt to pay with major credit /debit cards or e-checks will pay for their AP exam fees online through MyPaymentsPlus. If a student is paying with cash or money order, Mrs. Kinney and Dr. Aarestad will be in the cafeteria during all lunches on 2/15 and 2/16. Students can also bring in only cash or money orders to Dr. Aarestad in the counseling office before or after school. An AP registration packet with detailed registration directions will be sent home with your student the last week of January. Please call Dr. Aarestad if you have any questions at 770-326-8099.
Need Computer Access for MealpayPlus for AP Registration
The Parent Center is open from 7:00 AM -3:00 PM daily and computers are available if you need computer access or help with setting up a MyPaymentPlus (MealpayPlus) account for AP Registration. Please stop in the Parent Center if you would like some assistance. If you would like to schedule an appointment for after hours, please call Ms Casey at 770-326-8748.
IB/AP Conflicts
If your student notices that he or she has two exams at the same time, please make sure that Dr. Aarestad is notified in order to offer another date to take the exam. If your student is an IB student taking both IB and AP exams, and both exams are scheduled for the same day and there is a conflict, please make sure that Dr. Aarestad is notified by February 24th. Your student will take IB exams first and then will take AP exams during late testing, the last week of May. Please note that this may be after the students have already finished school.
AP Volunteers Needed for May Exams
This year, NHS will be administering all of the AP exams on campus or at a location To Be Determined. If you can help out and volunteer for any amount of time on one or more of the AP exam days, May 7-May 18, please contact Anne Marie Frost at annemarie5990@gmail.com. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
The Best SAT Prep Classes
The SAT Prep Classes for students taking the March 10th SAT test start on February 14th. Spots are filling up fast, so secure your spot through the community school today...
Drivers Ed Classes Beginning
The first session of drivers ed classes begins February 21st. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, 2/15. Classes are filling up fast, secure your spot today...
Tuesday, February 21st @ 7:00 PM
Norcross High School Theater
No Fee
All middle school students, high school students, parents, and the community are welcome to attend.
"DnA" is ambiguous for drugs and alcohol and our "DNA". In other words, we work off the statement that our "biology", our DNA, plus our lifestyle choices, determines our outcome. The presentation is designed to educate all on drugs and alcohol prevention and recovery. The program lasts approximately 50 minutes and includes: presenters, powerpoint, storytelling, humor, video and much more. Please plan to come to this important event.
(Please note: NHS students will have the opportunity to view this program during the school day.)ase note: NHS students will have the opportunity to view this program during the school day.)
Please congratulate Eh-den Perlove who received straight superiors for her musical solo" Individual Event" at the State Thespian conference Friday. This is a big accomplishment as she is now eligible to perform at the International Conference over the summer.
NHS Course Registration
Course registration will begin this week for the 2012-2013 school year. Teachers will recommend courses for your student.. After that process is complete, your student will meet with his/her counselor to review and make changes as necessary. A list of your student's selected course requests will be sent home in early May for your review. We request that you and your student discuss courses for next year. Please review the available electives on the school's website prior to choosing electives. Since elective classes are created based on the number of students requesting seats during registration, we will not be able to make changes to electives when school starts.
Gwinnett Online Campus Course Registration
The registration window for Gwinnett Online Campus is open now until February 29. Families who wish to enroll students full-time in grades 6-12 for the 2012 - 2013 school year need to submit a registration intent form during the month of February. The one page Intent to Register form is located on our website gwinnettonlinecampus.com.
Wednesday, 2/22 @ 6:30 PM
NHS Theater
On February 22, 2012, the Norcross High School theater stage will become the meeting place of historical influence and modern behavior. Through a series of thought-provoking skits, Norcross students will draw attention to the social habits of present day adolescents, referencing these habits against the habits of prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Era. Will the students choose to respect the sacrifice and integrity of these powerful leaders, or will they abandon this legacy and refuse to recognize the shoulders from which they stand? Meet us at this crossroad on Feb. 22, 2012 @ 6:30 PM in the Norcross High School theater. The Black History Month Program theme is CROSSROADS.
Gateway
Monday, 1/30 - Science
Tuesday, 1/31 - Social Studies
Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test
Wednesday, 2/29 - Writing
Basketball - Boys
NHS Vs. North Gwinnett @ North Gwinnett
Friday, 2/10 @ 7:30 PM
Basketball - Girls
NHS vs. North Gwinnett @ North Gwinnett
Friday, 2/10 @ 6:00 PM
Swimming & Diving
State Championship
Wednesday, 2/8-Sunday, 2/12 @ TBD
Georgia Tech Aquatic Center
Wrestling
Traditional Sectional Tournament @ Tift County High School
Friday, 2/10 @ TBA
Saturday, 2/11 @ 9:00 AM
Traditional State Tournament @ Gwinnett Arena
Thursday, 2/16 - Saturday 2/18 @ TBA
Baseball
NHS vs. Alpharetta @ Alpharetta
Thursday, 2/16 @ 6:00 PM
Soccer
NHS vs. Brookwood @ Brookwood
Tuesday, 2/14 @ 5:30 PM - Girls / 7:30 PM - Boys
NHS vs. Marietta @ Norcross
Friday, 2/17 @ 7:30 PM - Boys
Norcross High School Community
Friends Skate Night @ Skate A-Long USA
Friday, 2/17 @ 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Admission: $7.00 includes regular skates rental
Sponsored by NHS Cheer
Thank you for your continued support of Norcross Relay for Life!
National College Fair
There will be a National College Fair in Atlanta on Sunday, February 12, 2012, from Noon to 4:00 PM. This event will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Exhibit Hall B2. Over 240 colleges will be in attendance. There will be breakout sessions throughout the day in both English and Spanish.
COLLEGE VISITS IN THE ATLANTA AREA
** Please note: The college information is sent to NHS by the individual colleges. Please check with each college prior to the event for any changes in the date/place/time.
Jacksonville State University will host Spring Preview Day
Saturday, April 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
For information call 1-800-231-5291
Auburn University's Engineering Day
Friday, February 24, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST)
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Information:
Bob Karcher - karchcr@auburn.edu
Northside Hospital Atlanta’s VOLUNTEEN program
A Volunteen is a boy or girl 14-18 years of age (must be 14 by January 1, 2012). The teens that are accepted for membership will be trained and supervised by Auxilians and hospital staff. The main objective is to conduct a dependable, committed and educational program for these young people. Complete packets must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Northside Hospital Atlanta Volunteen office by February 24th. Please See Ms Jeffs in the counseling office for a packet.
Northside Hospital Atlanta-Volunteen Program
Volunteen Chairperson
1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30342-1611
Success Academy Reminder
The Spring Session of our Success Academy will begin on Tuesday, February 14th. If your child has signed up for this session please remind them to stay after school on Tuesday. For more information please contact Tracey Casey at 770-326-8748.
Success Academy Reminder
The Spring Session of our Success Academy will begin on Tuesday, February 14th. If your child has signed up for this session please remind them to stay after school on Tuesday. For more information please contact Tracey Casey at 770-326-8748.
OPEN HOUSE FOR RISING NINTH GRADERS AT NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL
Parents of students who are entering NHS from Pinckneyville and Summerour will receive their course recommendations at this meeting and finalize elective choices.
WE WANT TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR. . .
* VISION
* CULTURE
* CAMPUS
* ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
* INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
* EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
For your convenience, there will be two meeting opportunities.
Please plan to attend one of these meetings.
Both parents and students are welcome.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2012
1:00 - 1:30 P.M. DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT CLASS RECOMMENDATION LETTER AND PARENT MEETING IN NHS THEATER
1:30 - 2:30 P.M. BUILDING TOUR/OPEN HOUSE AND ELECTIVE FAIR
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
6:00 - 6:30 P.M. DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT CLASS RECOMMENDATION LETTER AND PARENT MEETING IN NHS THEATER
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. BUILDING TOUR/OPEN HOUSE AND ELECTIVE FAIR
The online Free and Reduced Meal Application for SY11-12 is now available. The online version is identical to the paper application but is more efficient as the application is sent directly to the Central Office for processing. The online version is available in both English and Spanish.
Applications can take up to 10 days to be processed and students will not be able to eat for free or at the reduced price until their application has been approved. While the student's application is pending, parents are responsible for providing the student with lunch or lunch money ($1.25 for student breakfast, $2.25 for student lunch).
Gwinnett County Public Schools offers the go2.gwinnett Parent Portal as a tool to enhance the parent communication and involvement in their child's academic achievement. Through this online resource, parents can monitor their child's academic progress and attendance on an ongoing basis. In order to access this resource, parents must complete a form in person at Norcross HS and present a picture ID. Upon confirmation of guardianship through school records, parents will receive an email with token information to log in to the Parent Portal.
The go2.gwinnett Parent Portal Access Forms are available in the front office.