Principal's Update
A newsletter from NHS Principal, Hezekiah Massey
eLearning Update
Hello Trojan Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for working to help our Trojans make those necessary adjustments to ensure that our eLearning instruction reaches everyone successfully. Although the closure of our schools has continued to pose several barriers within our ability to operate, I am so very proud of how our teachers, administrators, and support staff have responded. We are preparing to mail more instructional items to over 100 students who have identified as having difficulties accessing material online. As we continue to navigate this process, I pray our students are setting routines, balancing work and home activities to stay mentally healthy, practicing social distancing, and beginning to connect with their teachers through Canvas and/or Zoom to engage in instruction.
We are TROJAN STRONG and to make it through this significant shift, we must be encouraged! With your support, we can continue to advance learning and provide a strong foundation for our students during this time of crisis. From the entire staff at Northwestern High School, please stay safe, connected, and healthy.
Sincerely,
Hezekiah Massey, III
Principal
Northwestern High School
Teacher of the Year 2020 - 2021... Mr. Joshua Honea
Congrats Mr. Honea!
Advanced Studies Update
AP
More information about specific exams will be released on April 3, 2020, but this is what we know now:
- Exams will be 45 minutes long.
- All exams will be free response and no multiple choice. Number of questions for each course will be released on April 3.
- Exams will not include content that is typically covered after March.
- All students will be able to take their exams online at home.
- There were be 2 exam dates, and students will choose which date to take the test.
- Students will be given the opportunity to earn college credit with passing scores of 3, 4, or 5.
IB
More specific information will be shared in April, 2020, but this is what we know now:
- The May 2020 examinations as scheduled between 30 April and 22 May for the IB Diploma Programme have been cancelled.
- Students will be scored on their Internal Assessments that they submit to their IB teachers; these scores will be moderated by IB. IB teachers will also submit predicted grades based on the work the students completed in class.
- Depending on what they registered for, the students will be awarded a Diploma or a Course Certificate which reflects their standard of work.
- Students will be given the opportunity to earn college credit with passing scores of 4, 5, 6, or 7.
Dual Credit
- All courses are through E-learning.
- Students will navigate through Rock Hill School’s Canvas and USC-L’s Blackboard
NEW TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT OPTION FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS
Guidance Department Needs Senior Acceptance Letters
As you continue to receive your college acceptance letters, please share those with us via CANVAS, email or social media so that we may re-post and celebrate with you!
#CarryTheTORCH
Report Cards Mailed This Week
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through school closure. We have completed all grades for the 3rd quarter and all report cards will be mailed by the end of this week prior to Spring Break. If you do not receive a report card, please contact our school at (803)981-1200 between 8:30AM - 3:00PM and leave a phone number for us to contact you.
Information regarding 4th quarter grading, Class of 2020, GPA's and class rank will be forthcoming, as we await a decision by the South Carolina Department of Education. We will inform all stakeholders as soon as this information is made available to school districts.