NBHS News & Events
November already? It must be, because the leaves have turned, the chill of fall is in the air, and hopefully the school year has settled into a productive and positive routine for your family. Recently, we completed our First Term of Semester One at NBHS.
The month of November has proved full of opportunities for our students. We began the month with our Fall Student/Parent/Teacher conferences on November 6th and 8th. We trust you were able to visit your child's teachers to see how they are doing, and enjoyed getting to know one another. It’s important that students see your support and communication regarding their academic progress. It shows students that you understand how important their education is, and helps them view learning as a priority as they become increasingly more responsible for their education as they grow older. We believe that we are partners in progress and in preparing every learner for success. Even though high school students are developing independence and accountability it is important to remember they are still learning and need coaching and encouragement along the way. We welcome your participation and feedback throughout the school year. Please be sure to visit Skyward often to monitor your child's academic achievement, and encourage your child to utilize this access to their grades just as often. Keeping track of assignments, projects, and tests will help you understand your child's overall grade as well as help them set goals for development and improvement. To learn more about GPA tracking be sure to visit the "Counselor's Corner" in this edition of NB Broncos Academics.
As we prepare for the early dismissal on Wednesday (students are dismissed at 10:50 am) and Thanksgiving break (no school November 23-24) we are reminded of the many things we have to be grateful for. We look forward to continuing to work together to provide your child with the best educational experience here at North Branch High School. On behalf of our staff, we hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. This year, I am once again very thankful for the opportunity to lead a student-centered staff, work with supportive parents, and with your incredibly talented children within a strong community.
Thankful to be a Bronco,
Mark Hiltunen
Principal