New to the Nest

Links and descriptions for common topics.

• NGHS Procedures and Policies - Student Handbook 2022-2023

• NGHS School Profile - Includes statistics, academic offerings, grading scale and more.

• GCS Procedures and Policies - Student Handbook 2022-23

• GCS Back to School Information - Welcome Back 2022

• Accounts (parents)-

  • Powerschool - access student grades and sign up for periodic emails (your choice); receive report cards

  • Canvas - Academic site used to assign work and parents can have observer accounts

  • K12Payments - Used to purchase meals, school fees, activities and more.

  • Chromebook - Students are issued laptops; contact school for more information.

• Accounts (students)- Some of the accounts the school will help student set up:

  • One Card (Student ID)

  • Canvas (Teaching platform); NCed

  • Powerschool (grades)

  • X2Vol (service learning hours)

  • student email

  • Link to school website with more information

• Athletics - Fall sports typically begin Aug 1, with Fall sport tryouts being help prior to that date. Please review Athletics page link below and contact school/coaches with any questions.

  • See NGHS site for full Athletics info. Parent meetings will be announced prior to start of each season.

  • https://www.dragonflymax.com. -online portal to submit athletic forms and paperwork

  • Athletic fees - $45. To be paid via K12Payment site and upload receipt to Dragonflymax. More information here.

  • Event tickets and season passes are sold on Ticket Spicket; more details available here.

• Attendance -

  • Early Dismissal -notes should be sent to Attendance office on the day of early dismissal, so that student can be dismissed from class. Attendance will not call into a class during instruction time for an early dismissal.

  • Absences - Notes should be sent for excused absences. Students are responsible for communicating with teachers regarding missed course work.

  • Full details available in NGHS Student Handbook and on NGHS website.

• Bell Schedule for 2022-23 school year is here; Music is used to signify class change, instead of traditional bell tones.

• Cell phone ; Dress code - verify with NGHS Student Handbook

• Clubs and Organizations - List of options can be found here ; Don’t forget to check out social media. Clubs usually organize during the first few weeks of school.

• Connect Ed - Sign up through NGHS office with phone number and email to get weekly updates on school events.

• Courses, Requirements and Opportunities - Check out the Counseling Department for details.

  • See School Profile for overview of Academics at NGHS. This profile includes statistics, academic offerings, grading scale and more.

  • Course Offerings - Offerings and Sequences for Departments.

  • Career Pathways - Learn more about career clusters and pathways offered by GCS.

  • Dual Enrollment - GCS partners with GTCC to provide additional learning options for students.

  • GAP - Guilford Apprenticeship Partners - Promising career; College Degree; Zero Debt

  • ACT/SAT - GCS offers standardized testing days each year. Dates TBD.

  • Testing Days per Department

• Fanwear - Purchase spirit wear to show your NGHS support - Shirts, sweatshirts, hats, accessories and more. The sale of Fanwear is the primary source of income for PTSA and helps support NGHS community programs and events.

• Food - Breakfast and Lunch can be purchased or provided by GCS (see free lunch application); Students are required to stay on campus for lunch and no outside (restaurant food) can be brought in or delivered. There are typically 3 lunch periods.

• Involvement - Parents are encouraged to get involved and there are a number of ways:

  • Booster Clubs (PTSA, Athletic Boosters, Fine Arts Boosters and Music Boosters)

  • Parent Forums (period town hall type meeting with Administration that are announced via Connect Ed)

  • All volunteers need to be registered with GCS.

  • Sign up for the New to the Nest Mailing list. This list will be used to connect you with resources, including New to the Nest events.

• Hawk’s Nest - Homeroom type class, only attended periodically

• Learning Hub - After school study environment offered for students.

• Media Center - The GCS One card gains students access to the Greensboro Public Library, in addition to the onsite media center. Learn more here.

• Traditions -

  • Spirit Week (s) - Events sponsored by Student Council

  • Football games - watch for Spirit Themes for each game ( themes can be found on Student Council Instagram)

  • Powder Puff Football Game- Junior and Senior event held in the Fall

  • Homecoming Dance - held in the Fall; location varies

  • Junior/Senior Prom - held in Spring; held off-site

  • Senior Events - hosted by PTSA throughout the year - breakfasts; picnics etc

  • Graduation - organized by GCS; held at the Greensboro Coliseum.

  • Parking Spaces - Seniors can personalize their parking spaces by painting them in August. See PTSA

  • Paint the Rock - Groups paint the rock to advertise events and programs.

• Transportation -

  • Bus transportation is requested via GCS. Learn more here.

  • Car rider drop-off/pick up information will be shared via NGHS based on bell schedule closer to the start of school.

  • Student drivers can sign up for Driver’s Ed at 14 1/2 yrs old. (Classroom first, then behind with wheel will be coordinated based on birth date.)

  • Juniors and Seniors can purchase assigned parking spaces in student lot (Sophomores are not allowed to drive to school.) Seniors can paint their parking spaces. See Main Office for information.

  • Other parking : Visitor lot is next to tennis courts - short term parking. Staff/Faculty lot is closest to school entrance.

• Zero Period - Typical schedule is 6 courses. Some courses are offered before First Period, so that students can take 7 courses. Course offerings are updated closer to the start of school.