Elkhorn North High School
September 2022
Elkhorn North High School
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
phone: 402.289.0322
fax: 402.289.0561
A note from Principal Dan Radicia
ENHS Parents:
No School on Monday, Sept. 5- Labor Day
I hope that your students and families are still excited about this school year and your student arrives home with stories of learning and engagement. Start by asking them what the high note of school was or if they can share something interesting they are learning about. Most of our students are enrolled in 6/7 courses so I have to believe that they are learning something that they can share with their parents. Don’t stop talking about the excitement of learning to our students. They need to know that the spark of learning can unleash their passion into something they want to learn more about that can serve their future. It is evident our students want to be here and I know much of this is driven by tremendous support at home. On behalf of our team, thank you for your continued support as we continue in our efforts to provide the highest quality education for our students.
I want our students to believe in their own ability to succeed in rigorous courses as well as in life when they leave Elkhorn North. There are a number of methods we employ to ensure this is happening at ENHS. We look weekly, sometimes daily, at student data to ensure our curriculum is appropriately challenging and meeting the needs of our students. Annually, we eagerly await the ACT Report and the Advanced Placement (AP) scores that are released in late summer to early fall. These measures are not the only feedback we study, but we believe these are important indicators in judging the effectiveness of our academic programs at the high school and are meaningful to our students. The counselors and I look at individual student achievement scores with various assessments and try to place students in coursework that will extend them to stretch their academic potential while maintaining a healthy balance of school, work, activities and just being an adolescent.
Below I have listed our full work of AP Course offerings. Our goal is to do what other schools refuse to do - to blow the doors open to Honors and AP Coursework. Far too many schools put limits on what courses students can take because of the title of a class, which we refuse to do. Our goal is to push all students into four years of core and as many rigorous courses as possible. Certainly, ENHS prides itself on strong ACT results but what is more important to me is the product that ACT score brings with it: open doors after high school. We know more than 90% of our graduates plan to attend a post-secondary institution - and I believe we have an obligation to make them ready to succeed at the next level.
AP Course Offerings:
AP Science Courses
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Math Courses
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science A
AP English Courses
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Social Science Courses
AP World History
AP US History
AP Psychology
AP US Government and Politics
AP World Language Courses
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP French Language and Culture
AP Japanese Language and Culture
AP Courses are designed to give students college level experiences while in the supportive environment of high school and research clearly supports students taking the most appropriately rigorous courses in high school to prepare for college. In essence, one of ENHS’s goals is for students to not only gain admittance into college, but to achieve at high levels once there. We believe there is a substantial difference between being college eligible and college ready!
Safety Procedures
We completed our federally mandated fire evacuation drill within the first two weeks of school and we have work to do with our exit plans. We need to move close to 960 students out of the building in 3:20 minutes. We are under the law enforcement of Douglas County Sheriff’s Department so I would like to introduce Deputy Adam Weaver to our parents. Deputy Weaver has been a very visible presence for our students and parents. I have asked him to check perimeter sweeps of doors, parking lots and engage with our student body. Deputy Weaver recently presented to our FCS classroom room about employment opportunities with law enforcement and will be participating in the explorers program where high school students can learn about law enforcement outside of school.
TA Homeroom Career Interests
During teacher advisory, our students started working on a curriculum regarding college and career decisions. The teacher advisory period is 19 minutes after period one on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The new college and career curriculum will be the first Thursday of every month. We want to provide time for students to think about career opportunities that exist in our community so that they can envision and dream about their future careers. The students had an opportunity to watch the first installment of the monthly videos bring college and career opportunities to them.
PowerSchool Parent Access Information
The Elkhorn Public School District uses a student information system called PowerSchool. This is a web-based system that provides for real-time management of student data within a user friendly environment. An important feature in PowerSchool is parent/guardian access. This feature allows for the viewing of student data through any computer that has a connection to the internet. The District provided parent access for grades 9-12th beginning this last week of August, so that parents may periodically review their student's progress including grades, assignments and attendance. PowerSchool is a wonderful communication tool for teachers, students and parents about your students’ academic progress. Please communicate with your student regarding their missing work in the event that you look at their current grades and view missing assignments. Encourage your student to visit with his/her teachers to make up the late work by having the student stay after school in 8th hour after school academy or before school with his/her teachers. If your student forgot his/ her PowerSchool login and password, please have him/her visit the counseling center for the access in information.
Notes and Reminders:
Picture retake day for LifeTouch - anyone who needs a retake or did not take one at the Back to School event - is Friday 9/16. Seniors, please take a picture for both PowerSchool as well as the DC Gazette.
Homecoming Week:
Will be held the week of September 19-24
ENHS Homecoming Dance will be held from 8 - 11 p.m. at ENHS (outside on the turf) on Saturday, Sept. 24.
-Any student looking to bring an outside date will need to complete the Outside Date Form (will be mailed as we get closer to the Homecoming date) by Thursday, Sept. 22- returned to the administrative office.
Career Awareness message from Ms. Buurman:
Annually EHS strives to have students ready for life after high school and we aim to have all kids college ready, even if they ultimately choose a different path. In recent years, Elkhorn has enhanced our Career Awareness Program and I'd like to share with parents what our students recently discussed in Teacher Advisor Period. Please see the message and video below from Ms. Buurman, EPS Career Awareness Coordinator.
We figure out what our favorite foods are by experiencing them. The best way to figure out if we'll enjoy a career is also by experiencing it! To help your daughter/son make better informed decisions about their future, check-out this VIDEO to learn more about the opportunities your daughter/son has to explore careers while in high school!
Please contact Ms. Buurman (dbuurman@epsne.org) or your student's guidance counselor with any questions.
ENHS Social Media
Follow ENHS on Twitter: @ElkhornPS_ENHS
Follow ENHS on Facebook: ElkhornPS_ENHS
Take care, Dan Radicia
Does your child need health coverage?
You may also call toll free: 1-855-632-7633 or visit http://www.ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov
ENHS parent volunteer opportunity ~
At the high school level, we have several volunteer opportunities:
1. Parent/Teacher conference meals for the ENHS staff.
Dates will be September 27 & 28 for fall conferences & February 14 & 15 for spring conferences.
2. Health screening (for all 10th graders & new EPS students). Date TBD, but will be in the fall & is typically in the morning from 8:15 - 11:00 a.m.
If you would like to be a parent volunteer for either of these options, please contact Vanessa Higgins via email (vhiggins@epsne.org) or call the school (402.289.0322) to speak to her directly. We thank you in advance!
NEW Elkhorn North Stadium Blankets
Stay warm while showcasing your Wolfpack pride! These newly designed and super comfy blankets are currently available by pre-order for $60 ea. through the Elkhorn North High School Band ONLY. To pre-order, visit www.cishirts.com/go/ENHS2022 and click "Accessories." Estimated delivery for blankets is late September. For questions, email enhsbandbooster@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
Jostens ~ 10th & 12th graders
On Friday, August 19, all 12th grade students received printed material from Jostens.
10th graders ~ class ring information
12th graders ~ graduation information, including cap/gown
If your student did not get a packet, please advise them to go to the main office to get one.
Jostens will return to ENHS on Tuesday, September 13, during all 3 lunches, to collect orders for those wanting to pay with cash/check or wanting to speak to a Jostens representative. Additionally, they will have ring sizing available for those ordering ring products.
Online ordering available as well.
- SENIORS ~ Please plan to place your order for cap/gown at this time.
- Cap/gown pricing WILL increase after October 21, 2022!
- Direct link to the cap/gown unit:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/2918563/Elkhorn-North-High-School/-/1776218222/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1776858516/
Wolf Gear Website
Visit our official online store to buy some awesome Wolf Gear.
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/nebraska/elkhorn/elkhorn-north-high-school
2022 Homecoming
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Elkhorn Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination Policies:
Students: Anne Doerr, Executive Director of Student Services, 20650 Glenn Street
(402) 289-2579, (adoerr@epsne.org).
Employees and Others: Don Pechous, Executive Director of Personnel, 20650 Glenn Street (402) 289-2579, (dpechous@epsne.org).
Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about
anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination, contact the OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), Fax (816) 268-0599, (800) 877-8339 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.