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Byron Nelson High School
NISD is a Recognized School District
2775 Bobcat Blvd. Trophy Club, Texas 76262 (817)698-5600
FAX # (817)698-5670 |
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Dr. Karen Rue, Superintendent Mrs. Linda Parker, 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. Linda Parker ~ Principal
Mrs. Kathleen Eckert ~ Associate Principal
Mr. Barry Fox ~ Assistant Principal
Mr. Jason Childress ~ 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 ISD offers the following programs that receive advanced credit:
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GUIDANCE STAFF:
Mrs. Alicia Edwards ~ (10 Grade Lead Counselor)
Mr. Mark Hard (11th Grade Counselor)
Ms. Paige Smith (9th Grade Counselor)
STUDENT RECORD COORDINATOR:
Mrs. Sandy Nault
REGISTRAR:
Mrs. Stephanie Darter
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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 World History* |
| AP German 4 |
AP U.S. Government |
| AP Art History |
AP U.S. History |
| AP Art Drawing |
AP European History |
| AP Music Theory* |
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* Classes offered 2009-10. Others will be offered as upper classmen are added. |
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STAFF:
Total Professional Staff ~
Teaching Staff ~
Teacher-pupil Ratio ~ 16:1
Full Time Guidance Staff ~ 2
SCHOOL FACTS:
Type ~ Public School
Grades ~ 9 and 10
Total Enrollment ~ 837
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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* |
* Classes offered 2009-10. Others will be added as upper classmen are added.
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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 when students complete their first high school accredited course. |
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Grading Scale: |
| Level 1 |
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 |
Failing | |
