Students will have comprehensive final exams in all semester courses and midterms in all year-long classes. 

 

As the holiday break gets closer the early check-outs seem to increase.  Please refer to the  guidelines below.

Early Check-out is an UNEXCUSED absence.

Students will not be allowed to check out until the conclusion of each exam period.

Early dismissal cannot be authorized by telephone.  No student will be released from school without a note signed by a parent or guardian.  The written or emailed release notes should be submitted to the attendance office in the morning, allowing ample time for school personnel to verify the note prior to releasing the student.  If you anticipate your student will be checking out on the early release days (December 17, 18, 19), you may send your written authorization to the attendance office in advance.

December 4, 5, & 6, the NFHS Drama Department will present CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!  This fun musical is based on the 2002 Film with Leonard DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.  The story follows the true life adventures of Frank Abignale, Jr., a young man who conned his way into being a Pan Am pilot, a lawyer and a doctor. In the process, he forges over a million dollars in checks! He is relentlessly pursued by FBI Agent Carl Hanratty.  Frank, Jr. does change his ways and make amends. Set in the 1960's with a strong "Rat Pack"  sound, it is a high energy presentation!  This presentation is intended for more mature audiences and does contain some strong language and adult situations.  The performance will be screened for the 2015 Schuler Hensley High School Musical Awards which happen in April.  Get your tickets at www.nfhsdrama.org or on sale at all lunches the week of the show! 

 

NFHS Drama's Annual Children's Theatre Festival Hosts Pancake Breakfast

In January, the Theatre Production Classes will present our Annual Children's Theatre Festival.  On January 17^th at 9 & 11 am, we will host our 3^rd Annual Pancake Breakfast! This year's theme is Pancakes with Pirates and Princesses! Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.  (Every two children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult-Kids 2 & Under are Free!).  In addition to breakfast, see entertainment from Peter Pan, Alice In Wonderland, and Winnie the Pooh!  Have a meet and greet with all your favorite characters! Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite "Pirate" or "Princess."  Tickets go on sale November 17^th at www.nfhsdrama.org!

 

NFHS Drama Presents Classics

From January 21^st-24^th,  NFHS Drama presents Peter Pan, Jr. (Advanced Musical Theatre Class), Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (Musical Theatre I), and Winnie the Pooh, Kids! (Advanced Drama Class).  See www.nfhsdrama.org for shows and times!  Get your tickets starting November 17^th on the website!  Tickets will be sold at all lunches the week of the shows!

North Forsyth's girls basketball career scoring record has stood at 1,333 since  1998.  Tuesday, December 2, 2014 that record was surpassed by Caroline Bowns.

Back in 1998, Kevia Elkins Brown set that mark with 1,333 points in a career that spanned the first four years of the school's existence. Tuesday night, Caroline Bowns moved past Brown with a 3-pointer late in the first quarter of a 39-32 win at Lambert  and finished the night with 1,343 points and counting. Caroline is a senior at NFHS and recently signed a Letter of Intent to play at Campbell University in North Carolina.  By the time Bowns is done at NFHS, her final tally may stand for two more decades.

 

At the Alpharetta Debate Competition, Emma Browning placed as a semifinalist in Varsity Lincoln Douglas debate, and Hayley Kenyan placed as a quarterfinalist in Novice Lincoln Douglas debate.

 

At the Sequoyah Debate Competition, Emma Browning was co-champion, and Justin Ebert was a semifinalist in Varsity Lincoln Douglas debate.  Both received bids to the state competition for their wins.     

 

Front row = (juniors) Matthew McClelland, Colin Hannah, Christopher Snodgrass, Alex Norris, Eden Dunford Back row = (seniors) Briana Brinkman, Ashley Amukamara, Justin Ebert, Emma Browning, Aaron Strickland, Coach Amy Dykes  

Not pictured - Brittany Borzillo"

DECA NEWS

North Forsyth High School's DECA has had a very active fall. In October, our officers and leaders attended our Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Students participated in a variety of leadership workshops to help maintain and grow our chapter.

While in Atlanta, we submitted over 150 books for our fall community service project to help improve literacy for kids.  All donated books will be received by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  We will continue to collect books through February 2015.

 Also in October, over 30 DECA & FBLA students attended an experience at the campus of UNG - Dahlonega. Students participated in a variety of ethical workshops and toured the campus. The following week, they spent another day at Lanier Charter Academy where they were placed in small groups to determine if specific business scenarios had an ethical dilemma.  With their group, they had to decide how they would handle the dilemma and then present their cases in front of a panel of business professionals. 

In November, 20 DECA & FBLA students spent the day at the AT&T headquarters in Atlanta. While on site, they heard from AT&T staff in charge of Product Management, Marketing, Accessories, Pricing, Social Media, and Store Operations.  Students were able to see how what they are learning in class is truly a real world experience. 

 

DECA membership for this year is at $95.  We are 14 members away from our goal of 109.  That is just 15 members away from exceeding it.  It's not too late to join. 

This November NF DECA had 18 students compete in our Georgia DECA Online Only Testing. Winners have earned an academy slot at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando this spring. Students competed in Advertising, Buying & Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, Free Enterprise Economics, and Selling. 

 Winners -

 Advertising - 1^st Place Diane Bounphasaysonh & 3^rd Place Brett Nelson

 

Buying & Merchandising - 4^th Place Nicole Sullivan

 

Honorable mentions go out to Savannah Epperson, Ashley Kennedy, and Griffin Hausler for being in the top 25 for their categories.  

 

Most categories had over 200 students competing.  

 

Upcoming Reminders

DECA Regional Competition - Saturday, January 24^th @ West Forsyth HS - Starts at 10AM - Students should arrive by 9:30AM. Cost is $25. Deadline is January 9^th. Must be a paid DECA member. 

 

 DECA will be sponsoring a tree removal service fundraiser after the holiday.  Pick up dates will be Jan. 3 & 4 and 10 & 11. 

DECA State Competition - February 26-28^th in Atlanta, GA. Packets should go out 1^st of December. Cost is approximately $200.

 

DECA ICDC Competition (must qualify at state) - April 25-28^th - Approximate costs $800-$1000

All of us have disposable batteries on our shopping lists this time of year because so many things require batteries.  NFHS would like you to also put "disposable batteries" on your recycle list and save those batteries that have lost their "punch."   Bring them to the recycling center at North Forsyth High School.  Let's make the commitment to keep the old batteries out of the landfill. 

 

School meals are healthier than ever!!  What better way to ensure that your child has a nutritious meal every day at school than by funding their meal account.  While it is understandable that students will bring lunches from home, and some students forget their lunch from time to time, we encourage that parents make sure students have money on their lunch accounts for those days.  With 2,400 students at NFHS, we cannot call students from class to get lunches that are delivered by parents. Fast food lunches and beverages are not permitted in the lunch room. 

Meal payments can always be made by sending cash or checks (payable to the school cafeteria) to the school with your child. You can also fund your students account on-line.   Simply register at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com 

for the convenience to transfer funds to your child's meal account from home or a smartphone using a valid credit/debit card or checking account.   

Public schools in Georgia are evaluated on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) using survey data from students, school personnel and parents to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. Student surveys will be administered in school. Information on the parent survey is below:

Georgia Parent Survey- 24 questions