Nhs myth v reality v2
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Presentation for Norcross Foundation of Excellence Roadshows. Our community is lucky to have a great high school, and we want you to know why
Nhs myth v reality v2
- 1. Norcross High SchoolMyth vs. Reality
- 2. Myth: The Curriculum and Teaching is Not World Class25 Advanced Placement Courses Offered
- 3. #1 International Baccalaureate School in GA (US News & World Reports) with 16 Courses Offered
- 4. 69% of Seniors taking at least One AP or IB Class
- 5. Newsweek Rank #325 out of 1500 High Schools
- 7. 150+ Teachers with Masters, Specialist or Doctorate DegreesMyth: My Child will be Lost at Such a Large SchoolOur Size is our Strength
- 8. Something for Everyone, No Child is Left Out
- 10. Excellence in Arts and Athletics
- 12. Programmatic and Proactive Tutoring ApproachMyth: Norcross High School is a Strange and Scary Place95.9% of Parents Agreed or Strongly Agreed that their Child was Safe at NHS
- 13. NHS Diversity Mirrors the World with 45+ Cultures Represented
- 15. Norcross Foundation for Excellence
- 16. Community OutreachMyth: Parents Cant Make a Difference Online Parent Portal for Instant Access to Student Progress
- 17. Easy Parental Access to Administration and Faculty
- 18. Active PTSA with 400+ Involved Volunteers and 900+ Members
- 19. Booster Clubs Drama, Athletics, Band, etc.
- 20. Norcross Foundation for ExcellenceNorcross High School5300 Spalding DriveNorcross, GA 30092770-448-3674
Editor's Notes
- #3: @top 20% - NewsweekBroad Prize for large schools systems across US150+ teachers out of 220
- #4: 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??
- #5: 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
- #6: 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)