NHS Family Newsletter
September 24, 2019
Note from the Principal
From the Principal’s Desk:
Dear Northgate Community,
As I’m sure you’ve heard, our Homecoming Week is in full swing. Lots of mirth and merriment is being shared among the kids and staff, with tomorrow’s rally being one of the traditional highlights.
We also are attempting to work with faculty and students who are interested in participating in an nation-wide youth protest relating to climate change. While we are always looking to help students use their voices in the service of a variety of causes, we also want them in school during school hours. So that there isn’t any confusion in terms of consequences, have conversations with your kids about how we will be handling the situation:
1. Students who are in a class setting, are supervised, with a teacher, on campus, will fall into the category of 'instructionally valid' time and, per usual, won’t incur an administrative consequence.
2. Students who leave their class, unsupervised, but stay on campus, will receive a mark of “Truant,” and
3. Students who leave the campus will receive both a mark of “Truant” and “Leaving Campus without permission” which will disallow for their participation in both the Homecoming football game AS WELL AS the Homecoming dance.
Obviously, our main concern is to keep our students safe and out of harm’s way. Help us spread the word so that we can follow through on this commitment. Plus, the rally should be fun. They won’t want to miss it.
In the meantime, I hope all of you are well. Please know that the school year continues to sail along nicely with a group of kids, teachers, and parents that continually inspire so many of us so often.
Go Broncos,
Michael G. McAlister, Ed.D.
Principal
Homecoming Opportunity
AP Test Sign Ups
See more information HERE!
Monday, Sep 16, 2019, 08:00 AM
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Progress Reports last Friday
Who can I contact?
Last Name A-G ...................................Naseem Saremi~~~~saremin@mdusd.org~~~ext 3546
Last Name H-O....................................Kristen Bligh~~~~~~blighk@mdusd.org~~~~ext 3526
Last Name P-Z.....................................Mandy Kaur~~~~~~kaurm@mdusd.org~~~~ext 3539
Vice Principals
Last Name A-L.....................................Kelly Cooper~~~~~~cooperk@mdusd.org~~ext 3502
Last Name M-Z....................................Craig Bocks~~~~~~bocksc@mdusd.org~~~ext 3503
Academic Counselors! Ms. Saremi, Ms. Bligh and Ms. Kaur
Counselor's Corner
Schedule Change requests: At this point, schedule change requests will be considered case by case. We cannot guarantee your student's request, but will do our best to accommodate a change depending on the space available. Beginning Monday, September 30th- students' will receive a Withdrawal Fail (WF) or Withdraw Pass (WP) on their transcript for dropping a class. This negatively impacts a student's GPA. After 12 weeks of the semester, students are NOT allowed to drop a class and will receive the grade they have earned in the course.
Seniors: We will be meeting with all Seniors in the month of September to go over graduation satus and post-high school plans.
Letters of Recommendations: Please remind your student to provide teachers and counselors at least 2 weeks advanced notice when asking for a Letter of Recommendation. Please note Letters of Recommendation are not required by all colleges. We ask that students check each college admissions page to confirm the application requirements.
Makeup Picture Day
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019, 08:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Athletic Booster Fundraiser- ACT/SAT Test Prep!
Boosters Fundraiser!
As you know, all Northgate sports teams are self-funded, so every opportunity for fundraising is important!
The Boosters are off to a great start in gaining financial support for each of our wonderful athletic programs and we are excited for what lies ahead this year!
As you know all of our athletes are student-athletes and I am very proud and excited to present a program from one of our sponsors that goes above and beyond to support our students and the athletic program(s) that they pour their heart and sweat in! I would like to introduce you all to Dan Harrington, owner of On Track Learning. On Track Learning is offering a 10% discount for all student athletes for their ACT/SAT Prep Fees AND will donate 10% of the discounted fees DIRECTLY back to the student-athletes athletic program through the Bronco Boosters!
This is an awesome opportunity and it comes with perfect timing! There are currently more than 10 weeks until the next SAT/ACT test date and the average student requires at least 10 weeks of prep to increase his/her score, so please sign up now if you are interested.
Oktoberfest is HERE!
Get your tickets here!
Community Clean Up Day
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, 08:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Parent Education Night- Effects of Social Media
Good Morning Educators and Administrative Teams!
Our next Parent Education Night is coming up! Please join us on Wednesday September 25th at 7pm for a FREE screening of The Like Movie, a documentary about the impact of social media on our lives. This evening will also include and interactive question and answer session with Sean Donohue, Family Coach and founder of Parenting Modern Teens. This is a non-religious, free community event aimed at educating parents and guardians about the effects that social media has on teens today.
For more information on the Like Movie, you can watch the trailer here.
For more information on Sean Donohue and Parenting Modern Teens, click here.
I have attached several graphics you can share and flyers you can print if you are interested in promoting the event.
PSAT-10
More information will come out in the spring. No registration is needed.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020, 08:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
PSAT 11
This test is generally for Juniors, though sophomores can elect to take it.
Saturday, Oct 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Northgate High School, Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
College and Career Counseling Update
Welcome Back Northgate Families!
It's a brand-new year, full of new possibilities and room for growth. Through Naviance, the College & Career Advisor can email students through their mdusd.net accounts and families via their Homelink email information. If you notice an incorrect email, please view your Homelink account to correct.
It may have been awhile since you have see the College and Career Center page, your updated Action Plans or have logged into Naviance. Let's take a refresher tour:
The College & Career Center Webpage:
This site will hopefully be a point where you can start when you are looking for resrouces, information and tools regarding all things after High School. On the webpage, you'll find:
- Action Plans
What should you be doing to stay on track for your post-graduation plans?
Frosh-Seniors all have tasks they can do to help stay on track! - What Should I Know?
What colleges are visiting NHS? Where are the College Fairs/Tours? When are PSAT/SAT/ACT exams? What do I need to know RIGHT NOW? - Schedule a Meeting
The College & Career Advisor, Ms. Proznick, is here to meet with students and/or parents to go over future plans, college & career information and everything related to life after graduation - Financial Aid/Scholarship Information
Learn about Financial Aid, how to apply and see a list of schoarlships you may be interested in (a full list is in the Center and Naviance) - Test Information
Learn more about the PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams
...and more!
- Log in through the Clever portal
Log in the same way you log into your NHS Chromebooks
(MDUSD email + password) - Click on the Teal Naviance icon to get into Naviance Student
- Explore! See your Action Plans for recomendations in each Academic Year of what you can do to prepare for graduation and life after high school
- SENIORS: Start adding your universities under "College I'm applying to" in the College tab. We can't send letter's of recs and transcripts to a school unless you enter it into Naviance first!
You will hear from me about once a quarter (seniors more often, of course!), and please check out our calendar and weekly annoucnemtns page for upcoming events that may be of interest to you.
It'll be a great year! Please stop by anytime to chat and share with me what you have been up to this summer and plans for the year!
Graduation Class of 2020
Senior Finals will occur before this date- seniors who graduate are not expected to return to school after graduation.
Sunday, May 31, 2020, 07:00 PM
Concord Pavilion, Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA, USA
Save the Date! Junior Prom 2020!
Saturday, Mar 14, 2020, 07:00 PM
TBD
Upcoming Important Dates!
- 9/23-9/27 - Homecoming Week
- 9/24- Battle of the Creek- Girls Tennis @ Las Lomas/ Girls VB vs Las Lomas
- 9/25 - Girls/Boys Waterpolo vs Concord
- 9/26- Girls Tennis vs Miramonte
- 9/26- Fall Concert- Jazz Bands
- 9/27- Homecoming Rally/Tailgate/Football Game vs College Park HS
- 9/28- Homecoming Dance
- 10/1- Fall Concert II
- 10/2- Girls/Boys Waterpolo vs College Park
- 10/3 -Fall Concert III
- 10/3- Girls VB vs Campolindo
- 10/4- AP Exam Sign Up Deadline
- 10/4- FB vs Concord HS
- 10/4- Improv Show
2019-20 Academic Calendar
Northgate High School
Email: cooperk@mdusd.org
Website: http://northgatehighschool.org
Location: 425 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: 925-938-0900
Twitter: @northgatehs