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Nhs myth v reality v2

by Adam Shapiro on Sep 12, 2011

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Presentation for Norcross Foundation of Excellence Roadshows.

Presentation for Norcross Foundation of Excellence Roadshows.

Our community is lucky to have a great high school, and we want you to know why

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@top 20% - NewsweekBroad Prize for large schools systems across US150+ teachers out of 220
School Resources, community, etc.Mandatory guided study time within proscribed lunch period if deemed necessary, others encouraged to meet with teachersFree on site athletic trainers offering modern physical therapy if needed for student-athletes. Anecdotes on counseling??
Relay for life – national recognition for Cancer research fundraisingActive booster clubNorcross Foundation - Annual budget @100K - funds go towards academics, the arts and athletics teacher grants, aids, toolsSmart boards, text to speech, portals, online curriculumTaste of Norcross
Give stories for teachers, counselors and administratorsCatalyst LunchesLocal School CouncilFoundation – first item was matrix out front/run by parents and community leadersParent ambassadors provide tours of school (good ending pt)

Nhs myth v reality v2 — Presentation Transcript

Norcross High School
Myth vs. Reality
Myth: The Curriculum and Teaching is Not World Class
- 25 Advanced Placement Courses Offered
- #1 International Baccalaureate School in GA (US News & World Reports) with 16 Courses Offered
- 69% of Seniors taking at least One AP or IB Class
- Newsweek Rank #325 out of 1500 High Schools
- 2010 Broad Prize
- 150+ Teachers with Masters, Specialist or Doctorate Degrees
Myth: My Child will be Lost at Such a Large School
- Our Size is our Strength
- Something for Everyone, No Child is Left Out
- Over 50+ Clubs
- Excellence in Arts and Athletics
- Involved Counseling Team
- Programmatic and Proactive Tutoring Approach
Myth: Norcross High School is a Strange and Scary Place
- 95.9% of Parents Agreed or Strongly Agreed that their Child was Safe at NHS
- NHS Diversity Mirrors the World with 45+ Cultures Represented
- Technology-assisted Learning
- Norcross Foundation for Excellence
- Community Outreach
Myth: Parents Can’t Make a Difference
- Online Parent Portal for Instant Access to Student Progress
- Easy Parental Access to Administration and Faculty
- Active PTSA with 400+ Involved Volunteers and 900+ Members
- Booster Clubs – Drama, Athletics, Band, etc.
- Norcross Foundation for Excellence
Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Drive
Norcross, GA 30092
770-448-3674