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NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
A National Blue Ribbon School
NISD is a Recognized School District
2301 Texan Drive Justin, Texas 76247 (817)215-0200 FAX # (817)215-0262 |
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Dr. Karen Rue, Superintendent Mrs. Rose Brenner, Principal |
| The Northwest Independent School District encompasses 232 square miles and is uniquely situated northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the counties of Denton, Tarrant and Wise. The area is rich in history and tradition and the people are proud of the rural and suburban environments that are so conducive to a good family life. |
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ADMINISTRATION:
Mrs. Rose Brenner ~ Principal
Mr. Greg Davis ~ Associate Principal
Mr. Joe Harrington ~ Associate Principal
Mr. Ron Hastings ~ Assistant Principal
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Mr. Andy Gebert ~ Assistant Principal
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Ms. Cynthia Holt ~ Assistant Principal
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Grade 9
Ms. Kathleen Eckert ~ Assistant Principal
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Mr. Philo Waters ~ Assistant Principal
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TAKS
Each student must show mastery on all sections of the
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in order to obtain a high school diploma at Northwest High.
ACCREDITATION:
Texas Education Agency
SPECIFIC CURRICULUM FEATURES:
Northwest offers the following programs that receive advanced credit:
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GUIDANCE STAFF:
Ms. Cayce Weston ~ KI-L (lead counselor)
Mrs. Jennifer Martinez ~ A-CL
Mr. Mike Hays ~ CO-GAL
Mrs. Gayle Binder ~ GAM-KH
Mrs. Amber Ward ~ M-PA
Mr. Kerry Jones ~ PB-SO
Mrs. Jamie Farber ~ SP-Z
REGISTRARS:
Mrs. Hollie Bierlein ~ Registrar
Mrs. Kathryn Allison ~ Registrar
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Advanced Placement Programs:
| AP Biology 2 |
AP Calculus(AB and BC) |
| AP Chemistry 2 |
AP Economics |
| AP English 3 and 4 |
AP Physics 2 |
| AP 2 Dimensional Art |
AP Psychology |
| AP 3 Dimensional Art |
AP Computer Science |
| AP Spanish 5 |
AP Statistics |
| AP French 4 |
AP U. S. Government |
| AP German 4 |
AP U. S. History |
| AP Art History |
AP European History |
| AP Art Drawing |
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| AP Music Theory |
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| STAFF:
Total Professional Staff ~ 230
Teaching Staff ~ 185
Teacher-pupil Ratio ~ 16:1
Full Time Guidance Staff ~ 7
SCHOOL FACTS:
Type ~ Public School
Grades ~ 9 through 12
Total Enrollment ~ 3285
12th Grade Enrollment ~ 584 |
PreAP:
| Biology |
Algebra 2 |
| Chemistry |
World Geography |
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Computer Science |
Debate 3 |
| English 1and 2 |
French 3 |
| Geometry |
German 3 |
| Physics 1 |
Precalculus |
| Spanish 4 |
World History | |
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| LIBRARY:
Books and materials including AV ~ 24,937
Periodicals (monthly and weekly) ~ 68
Academic Databases ~ 11
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST SCORES:
A total of 54% of the graduating class took the SAT.
Scores on the exam reflect a figure HIGHER than the National/State norm.
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COMPOSITE SAT: 1490
COMPOSITE ACT: 21.2
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POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS – SURVEY OF THE CLASS OF 2008 |
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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ~ 55%
WORK/OTHER ~ 25%
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JUNIOR COLLEGES ~ 20%
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Grade Point Average and Class Rank:
The student grade point average is based on a four point system and their standing at the time of graduation on their accumulated rather than current grade point average. This accumulation begins in grade 9 where students begin to earn graduation credits. |
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Grading Scale: |
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Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
90 to 100 |
Excellent |
| 3.0 - 4.0 |
4.0 - 5.0 |
5.0 - 6.0 |
6.0 - 7.0 |
80 to 89 |
Good |
| 2.0 - 2.9 |
3.0 - 3.9 |
4.0 - 4.9 |
5.0 - 5.9 |
70 to 79 |
Satisfactory |
| 1.0 - 1.9 |
2.0 - 2.9 |
3.0 - 3.9 |
4.0 - 4.9 |
69 and below |
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