David Hildreth Elected to School Improvement Team

Elections for the parent representative on School Improvement Team were held on Thursday, May 23 just prior to the underclassmen awards ceremony.  We would like to thank the following parents who self-nominated to run for this important position and the number of votes received:  John Anderson (26), Christie Baughan (9), Sandi Bracey (15), David Hildreth (29), Debbie McGee (14) and Kelly Pryswansky (9).  David joins the SIT, a group comprised of administration, faculty and parent and student representatives.  Should you have any concerns you would like presented to the School Improvement Team, please contact Mr. Hildreth at dhildret@guilford.edu or one of the other parent representatives, Pam Beck at pam.beck@wellsfargo.com or Kim Derrick at kbderrick@triad.rr.com.

AP and Final Exam Schedule and

Exam Exemption Policy

Class of 2013 Save the Dates

• PTSA sponsored ice cream/yearbook signing party Thursday, May 30 @ 1:00 in AUX gym.
• Mandatory graduation practice Wednesday, June 5 @ 11:00 a.m.
  • Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center—do not wear graduation gowns.
  • Plan to arrive by 10:45—those who are late or absent will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.  Tickets for graduation will be distributed after practice to all students who have returned and/or paid for all text books, media material and athletic uniforms, etc.
• PTSA sponsored Class of 2013 and school staff picnic Wednesday, June 5 @ 1:00 p.m. at the football stadium.  Join your friends for a cook-out, games and music!
• Senior awards ceremony Wednesday, June 5 @ 6:30 p.m. in school auditorium—seniors should meet in the main gym by 6:15 dressed in graduation gown—no caps.
• Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony Friday, June 7 @ 3:30 p.m. Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center.  Doors will open for guests approximately 45 minutes prior to ceremony.

Graduation Day on DVD

New Beginnings Video Production will be recording the Class of 2013 graduation on June 7.  Hold on to your special day on DVD.  Order your copy today and pick it up in the lobby immediately following the graduation ceremony.  For more info, visit www.newbeginningsvp.com.

Required Summer Reading Book Sale
May 23, 2013 Media Center
During lunch and 4-6:30 pm

Click here for complete reading list.

Students Selected to Attend Summer Journalism Programs

Juniors, Carmen Bethea and Jennifer Zeleski were selected to attend prestigious journalism programs this summer at UNC Chapel Hill.  Ms. Bethea will be attending the Chuck Stone Program for Diversity in Education and Media.  Ms. Zeleski was selected to attend the Carolina Sports Journalism Camp.  Congratulations to Carmen and Jennifer who were selected from hundreds of applicants.

NTHS Inducts Forty-three Students

On Wednesday, May 22, forty-three students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.  Mr. Laine welcomed the guests which included community partners.  Following the candle lighting ceremony and recitation of the pledge and creed a reception was held in the atrium.

Northern High Summer Enrichment Programs

Please click here for camps and registration forms

Nighthawk Summer Youth Athletic Camps

Please click here for camps and registration forms

Track Team Claims State Championship

Congratulations to the 2013 men’s track team for capturing the state title at NC A&T on May 11.  TJ Logan placed first in three separate events and was named the 2013 3A State Meet Male MVP.  Members of the team contributing to the success were Jimmy Hollingsworth, Thor Smith, Jon Knight, Malik Parker, Kamaran McClanahan, Carlos Williams, Michael Klopp, Michael Elwood and Malik Prioleau and Coach Ngo and Coach Burton.  Great job Nighthawks!

NGHS Summer Hours

(Effective June 10-August 16, 2013)
Monday--Thursday
8:00 am—5:00 pm
Office will be closed on Friday

AP® Students Will Get Scores Online This Year

Students will receive their AP scores online this July. This convenient new system replaces the old paper score reports, which will no longer be mailed.

Students MUST have a College Board account in order to access their AP scores online in July. Direct students to sign up for a free College Board account at apscore.org as early as possible.

Students must complete two important fields on their first 2013 AP answer sheet: their student identifier (student ID number) and email address.

• Local student identifier or student ID number (Field T): If students have a local identifier and provide it on their AP answer sheet, they can use it to access their scores. If your students have more than one student ID (e.g., state level and school level), select the number that is most appropriate to use for reporting AP Exam scores.
• Email address (Field U): Students who provide their email address will receive a notification when their AP scores are available.

Students MUST hold on to their AP number.

• For security reasons, students will need to provide their AP number (or their student ID number, if they provided it on their answer sheet) in order to view their scores online and send scores to colleges.

2016 Strategic Plan

In January, GCS launched its 2016 Strategic Plan, called “Achieving Educational Excellence:  Personalizing Learning.”  The plan is focused on Personalized Learning; Character, Service and Safety; Parent, Family and Community; and Educator and Organizational Excellence.   Please click here to view the detailed plan.

Student Parking Passes Sold Out for 2012-2013

Student parking passes for the current school year have been sold out.  Rising juniors and seniors will be able to purchases a pass for the 2013-2014 school year in August.  Please watch the website this summer for more information.  Students owing for books, uniforms and other NGHS property will not be able to purchase a pass until all items have been returned or paid for.

Put Your High School Memories in the Yearbook

All of those memories during your High School years that are just sitting in your phone can now become permanent in your yearbook. Click the picture to the left or follow this link and you can upload them to be approved and inserted by the yearbook staff. School code for Herff Jones eShare: 9064480.

There is also an iPhone app for eShare.

The Writing Center

Students Providing Student Support

The mission of the Writing Center is to connect writers with readers.  The student led center offers writing across the curriculum tutoring and not just for English assignments.  The center is open every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 4:00-5:30 in the Media Center.  Appointments can be made in advance by contacting Ms. Latta, or students can come for a walk-in appointment.  Students can also be referred by a teacher.  Need help with your writing?  We look forward to assisting you at The Writing Center!

SENIOR CITIZEN CARD PROGRAM

Any Northern Guilford High School attendance zone resident over the age of 65 is eligible to receive a Silver Nighthawk Card that will allow them to get into many school sponsored events free of charge.  The silver card is valid for the current school year only and it can only be used at Northern High School events.  Special events such as the Madrigal Dinner, Mr. Northern and state playoff athletic events do not apply.  If you have questions regarding card eligibility use, please contact the school at 643-8449.  To receive a card, residents should present their driver’s license verifying age and residency to the high school main office support staff.

Parent Communication Forum

Do you have something on your mind?  Are you in need more information on Northern High School?  Is there something you would like to share?  If so, please attend the Parent Info Forum with Principal Laine.  The forum takes place on the third Thursday of every month at 10:00am. Please sign-in in the main office.

Click here to learn about important updates made to
Guilford County Code of Conduct and additional policy revisions at Northern

Friendly Reminders

• In an effort to protect instruction time, we are unable to make phone calls into the classroom while class is in session.  If you are dropping items off for your student, they will need to check with the main office between classes, or during break or lunch to pick up their items.  We appreciate your cooperation to help maximize instruction time.

• Students who will be leaving school during the day for an appointment must bring a note to the Attendance Office first thing in the morning.  A dismissal slip will be written by the Attendance Secretary stating the time the student should be dismissed from class.  The student will present the note to the teacher informing them of dismissal time.  If this procedure is followed, a parent does not need to come into the building for the student.

• Students arriving late to school should bring a written note from a parent stating the reason for late arrival and report to the Attendance Office to check in for the day.

Guilford Parent Academy

Parenting tips, how to pay for college, character development and studying abroad are just some of the topics parents can learn this year with Guilford County Schools’ Guilford Parent Academy (GPA). Held at convenient times during lunch or after work across Guilford County, Parent Academy offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to learn how to help their children succeed in school and life.

A list of all workshops for the 2012-13 school year is available here. These free workshops are taught by leaders of Guilford County’s nonprofit, public and private sectors. More than 12,000 GCS parents attended GPA classes during the 2011-12 school year.

To learn more about Guilford Parent Academy, sign up for monthly updates or register for free classes, visit www.gcsnc.com/parentacademy, email parentacademy@gcsnc.com or call 336-279-4924.

Help Our School Earn

Supplies, Equipment and Funds

• Give our school ID# 70216834 every time you shop at Office Depot. For details, visit http://www.officedepot.com/5percent
• Sign up for Food Lion's MVP Classroom Rewards. Northern Guilford High School code is 213924
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• Donate your Coke Rewards for Schools points. Visit the following site http://www.mycokerewards.com/schoolDetails.do?id=1056749917&x=40&y=11

GCS Lunch Payment Program

Pre-payment for student lunches may be made by debit card or credit card at www.LunchPrePay.com.  GCS does not offer a “charge” policy for high school students.

2013-2014 GCS High School Registration Booklet