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THE BROAD FOUNDATION VISIT: AN HONOR AND OPPORTUNITY
For the second year in a row GCPS, Georgia's largest school system, is a finalist for the prestigious national award.The Broad Foundation funds a $2 million annual prize which honors large urban school systems that have demonstrated the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement in the nation while reducing achievement gaps among income and ethnic groups. As a finalist, the school system will receive $250,000 in scholarships for students graduating in 2011. The winner of the prize wins $1 million in scholarships for its students. Unlike many traditional scholarships that are awarded only to top-tier students, Broad Prize scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who have a demonstrated record of improving their grades over the course of their high school career and have a financial need
On Wednesday, site committees went to Norcross High School and Berkmar Middle School, visiting classrooms and talking to students about what they were learning. Members of the site committee are also speaking to teachers, principals, district leaders, school board members and parents during their visit.
NHS is proud that we were tapped to represent everything that is good and right about urban education in Gwinnett County. We want to thank everyone for all their hard work in preparation for our visitors. |
NHS Relay for Life Results
The 2010 NHS Relay for Life team experienced much success this weekend!! Our grand fundraising total is $57,203.48!
We won the following awards:
Best fundraising (we were the only team to reach $50,000 or better...)
Most Spirited Team
Spirit of Relay Award
Most Photogenic - Brandon Hoover(1st Annual Miss Relay contest)
The NHS Relay Team had a great time, and our students represented us well, you should be proud of them! Thank you for all of the support and encouragement we received from everyone!
For information or to donate to our team please visit:
NHS Relay for Life 2010 |
NHS Graduation 2010
Graduation practice:
Thursday, 5/27
11:00 am
NHS Commons
Graduation:
Saturday, May 29
12:00 pm
Gwinnett Civic Center
Find the answers to all your graduation questions on the senior webpage:
Graduation Information
Project Graduation:
Saturday, May 29th
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
Dave & Buster's @ Discover Mills
2010 Project Graduation |
Graduation Yard Sign Pick-Up Information
If you ordered a yard sign for your Senior, please make a note of the following information:
When: Friday, May 14th
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Kay LaGrone's home
4485 Missendell Lane
Riverfield Subdivision
Norcross |
EOCT and Final Exam Schedule
End of Course Test Schedule
May 10-11 Bio, Math II, Geometry
May 12-13 Math I, 9th Language Arts
May 14 Make-ups
May 17-18 U.S. History and ECON
May 19-20 11th LA
May 21 Make-ups
Periods 1,3,5 (Mon and Wed)
1st Period: 7:20 - 9:28
3rd Period: 9:34 - 11:42
5th Period: 11:48 - 2:10
Periods 2,4,6 (Tues and Thurs)
2nd Period: 7:20 - 9:28
4th Period: 9:34 - 11:42
6th Period: 11:48 - 2:10
Final Exam Schedule
May 24: Period 1 7:20-9:20, Period 2 9:26-11:26
May 25: Period 3 7:20-9:20, Period 4 9:20-11:26
May 26: Period 5 7:20-9:20, Period 6 9:20-11:26 |
Gwinnett County Summer School Information
Gwinnett county summer school will be held from June 15th - July 14th. The three sites are: Norcross High School, Collins Hill High School and Brookwood High School. Registration for both face-to-face and Online courses begin May 10th and conclude June 8th. The cost is $225.00 per course. Summer school graduation will be held on July 15th. For more information or to register for summer school courses visit www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com Check out the attached flyer for more details:
2010 Summer School Information |
Georgia High School Graduation Test Summer Classes and Testing
Gwinnett county summer remediation classes for the Georgia High School Graudation Test will be held Wednesday, June 23 through Thursday, July 8th. The Georgia High School Graduation Test will be held Monday, July 12 through thrusday, July 15th. Check out the attached flyer for more details:
GHSGT Summer Info 2010 |
Media Broadcast
7 Media Festival Projects Move on to International!
Congratulations to the following students whose media festival projects have moved on to the international level of competition.
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Jami Lupulofffor David's Story
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Hannah Feldman, Molly Kirksey, Britney Kotz, Katie Krouse, and Rachel Silvermanfor One Hungry Girl - scored a perfect 100!
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Britney Kotzfor Student Owns His Own Business
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Andrew Schwabfor 4 different projects featuring the Drama Department
Please congratulate these students on their hard work!
SUMMER READING BOOK SALE
The summer reading book sale is going on now in the NHS media center and will continue through next week. This is a great opportunity for your student to get their books for the summer! You can also shop this weekend at the Barnes & Noble at the Forum. Please be sure to take the voucher from our website with you to the store as part of the proceeds from your in-store purchases help our school!
All students are required to complete summer reading for their Language Arts classes. The book lists are being handed out this week and are available on the NHS website. Students may also have additional readings for other AP and IB level classes.
Click here for the list, voucher and more information |
Miss Norcross 2010
On Sunday, May 2nd, Norcross High PTSA held their Miss Norcross Scholarship Pageant. We would like to congratulate Junior Nicole Mitzel as she was crowned Miss Underclassman. We would also like to congratulate Senior Chineye Ajaegbu as she was crowned your 2010 Miss Norcross.
PTSA would like to thank all the girls that participated this year and hopes to have another great event in 2011. |
MUSICAL NOTES
Mark your Calendars for the following events:
5/13: Band Banquet
5/18: Jazz Band @ PMS, Band Awards Night
5/20: Orchestra Awards Night
5/27: Band Rookie Picnic |
GO BIG BLUE!!!
Boys Golf - #3 in State
The boys golf team capped off the best year in Norcross Golf history (overall match record 10-0, region 7 tournament champions) by making a good run at the state championship. Norcross finished 3rd, shooting a 303, only 7 strokes behind a two way tie for 1st between Harrison and Greenbrier and well ahead of the other Gwinnett schools (Brookwood, Grayson and Peachtree Ridge).
Josh Klipstein (JR) 75
Will Delahanty (JR) 75
Ryan Torcchio (SR) 76
Jason Mendel (FR) 77
Clay Trocchio (FR) 79
Rodes Bowers (SR) 83
Region Track Results
Congratulations to the boys track team for finishing # 2 in the regions. Individual results were:
2nd - 400 Meter Relay
7th - Chris Reaves, 400 Meter Dash
2nd - Kendrix Huitt, 100 Meter Dash
3rd - Dezmen Cage, 100 Meter Dash
5th - Dennis Gillespie, 110 Meter Hurdles
4th - Cameron Turner, 800 Meter Run
7th - Eric Lindberg, 800 Meter Run
4th - Dezmen Cage, 200 Meter Dash
5th - Malcolm Davis, 200 Meter Dash
8th - Daniel Winters, 3200 Meter Run
15th - Cameron Turner, 3200 Meter Run
4th - NHS 'A', 1600 Meter Relay
7th - NHS 'B', 1600 Meter Relay
We would also like to congratulate our girls track team for finishing 5th in the region:
3rd - Ashleigh Oliver, 100 Meter Dash
3rd - Ashleigh Oliver, 200 Meter Dash
6th - LaTasha Pride, 400 Meter Dash
8th - Sarah Mosely, 800 Meter Run
12th - Amelia Watson, 1600 Meter Run
4th - Kamila Bakari, 100 Meter Hurdles
7th - Kamila Bakari, 300 Meter Hurdles
3rd - NHS 'A', 4x400 Meter Relay
8th - Justine Nelson, High Jump
11th - Javonne Stanfield, High Jump
7th - Kamila Bakari, Long Jump
10th - Justine Nelson, Long Jump
5th - Dekedra Rasberry, Triple Jump
9th - Pakitta Jackson, Triple Jump
2nd - Talia Oliver, Shot Put
7th - Sheena Hartley, Shot Put
5th - Talia Oliver, Discus Throw
14th - Sheena Hartley, Discus Throw
Spring Football Game
Friday, May 14, 2010
2010 Norcross Football Spring Game @
Norcross Blue Devils Stadium
9th Grade Blue/White Spring Game - 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
JV and Varsity Blue/White Spring Game - 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.
Please come out to support your Norcross Football Team!!
Go Blue Devils!!
Youth Football & Cheerleading Registration
Norcross Youth Athletic Association (NYAA)
Football & Cheerleading Registration
Saturday, May 15th
Duke House
10:00-2:00
Congratulations to our spring college signing athletes:
1) Rodes Bowers golf - Hunington College
2) Ryan King Soccer -Mercer
3) Taylor Krek Soccer - Mercer
4) Michael Matthews Riflery- Army (West Point)
5) Judean Hanks basketball - Lenior-Rhyne, NC
6) Bianca O'Neal basketball - North Georgia
7) Jeremiah Farmer tennis - Oglethorpe
Lacrosse Summer Camp Benefiting NHS Lacrosse
Date: June 14th-16th from 9am to 12pm
Location: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church
4480 Peachtree Corners East
Norcross 30092
Ages: 10-18
Price: $175.00, a portion of the fees go directly to the NHS Lacrosse Program
Conducted by: Becky Clipp - former All-American at the University of Maryland
Lacrosse Summer Camp Information
Lacrosse Summer Camp Registration |
COUNSELING CORNER
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Starting June 8, 2010, seniors will be able to pick up their final official transcripts in the front office. Make sure that you send your official transcript to the post secondary institution you will be attending in the fall.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
For information on scholarships available, please check the Scholarship Table in the Financial Resourses section on the Counseling web page:
Counseling Web Page |
NHS Foundation Gala V Sets New Records!
The NHS Foundation would like to thank the Norcross parents, friends, teachers and community for turning out to make this years Gala & Hall of Fame an evening to remember.
New records for both attendance and fund-raising were set at the Gala on Friday night. Almost 550 people enjoyed the evening while raising more than $80,000 for our world-class school. Guests celebrated the Hall of Fame induction of former NHS teacher and coach Kirsten Mixter Baker and NHS parent Nathan Slaff, while enjoying the music of Terry Lee & the GTs, the sumptious cuisine of J. Alexander's, and beverages to compliment the food. Thanks to sponsors Raymond James & Associates, The Printing People, and J. Alexander's, all of our Challengers, the Silverman, Davidson, and Jordan families who donated auctioned vacation and golf packages, and the Lupuloff family for hosting a spectacular event that will help us meet the future needs of NHS students and faculty!
Don't miss Gala VI in early May 2011!
For more information about the Foundation's activities, visit the foundation's web site at nhsfoundation.onmycalendar.com. |
Share Feedback on Draft of GCPS Strategic Priorities
What should Gwinnett County Public Schools be like in the next decade?
Share your feedback
Please review the draft of the
Strategic Priorities for 2010-2020
and share your feedback with this
online survey.
The draft also is available in the following languages:
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese
GCPS is collecting feedback on the Strategic Priorities through the month of May. We hope you will participate in this opportunity to help us finalize the Priorities, charting a course for what we believe is important for our students, our schools, and our school system. |
PTSA HAPPENINGS
Norcross News - Online Now
The May edition of the Norcross News is now available online at:
Norcross News-May 2010 |
2010-2011 School Calendar
2010-2011 School Calendar
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Update: go2.gwinnett Parent Portal
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. |
Thank You Business Partners!
Norcross High School
Business Partners
2009/2010
Belk Department Store
5165 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA
www.Belk.com
Trader Joe's
5185 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA
www.traderjoes.com
The Flying Biscuit Café
5270 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA
www.flyingbiscuit.com
If you are interested in becoming a partner in education, please contact Lorri Pace
770-447-2632 |
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Sincerely,
Jonathan Patterson
Principal
Norcross High School |
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