Important Information

The Weight of Words Public Performance

WOWMarch8th Come see a public performance of the original musical that is taking the Broward public school system by storm. “Do you know the weight of your words? Have you walked a mile in my shoes? Do you really know how I feel?” The run time for this production is 30 minutes with a talk back session with the cast to follow the performance

WHEN:
Thursday, March 8th at 7pm
TICKETS:
$5 donation at the door
WHERE:
Nova High School
Hamilton C. Forman Auditorium
3600 College Avenue

Advanced Placement Exam Review 2012

We are pleased to announce that Broward County Public Schools will be providing a Saturday review session for the Advanced Placement (AP) exam(s) that your child may be taking in May. Click HERE to learn more.

NHS Dates To Remember 2011-2012

A list of upcomming dates to remember have been posted. Click here to get more information.

18th Annual Parent Customer Survey Has Begun

Parents, please log-in to Virtual Counselor to take the Parent Survey. This year, the Parent Survey is available online to all parents.

http://www.browardschools.com/virtualcounselor/

Your feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Here are instructions for accessing this year's Parent Customer Survey, and should you need them, instructions for activating your Virtual Counselor account.

We appreciate your time and feedback to help improve your child's school!

ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS!!!

The 2011-12 Broward County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct Handbook will ONLY be available to parents and students electronically. Beginning July 1, 2011, the Code of Student Conduct Handbook will be posted for review on the District’s website here. Parents and students may sign-up to receive a direct link to the Code of Student Conduct Handbook via email by entering parent and/or student email addresses in Virtual Counselor beginning June 15 at https://www.browardschools.com/virtualcounselor/. A limited number will be provided to schools in four languages (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole and Portuguese). The Code of Student Conduct will be emailed to parents and students beginning July 1.

Free Math Tutoring

Nova High School will be hosting Free Math Tutoring in M-12 every Monday and Wednesday. Tutoring will be between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. For more information, contact your math teacher.

Education Commissioner Announces 2011 Holiday Reading List

Education Commissioner Gerald Robinson announced the Just Read, Florida! 2011 Recommended Holiday Reading List. The list includes a wide variety of interesting books by grade level, each with a holiday theme that will kindle the interest, imagination and love of reading for people of all ages.

The holidays have returned, and what better time to enjoy reading a book together with your children? It’s important to keep children reading to prevent fall-off of their reading skills while school is out. Research shows a positive correlation between strong parental involvement and student achievement.

Just Read, Families! for the Holidays has something for everyone! Parents can find tips on how to make the most of the time they spend reading with their families; children can find recommended reading selections for all ages, as well as updated links to their local library! Share a laugh with Eric Kimmels’ Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, or share a tear with Richard Paul Evans’ The Christmas Box. With so many great books to choose from, the holiday season is the perfect time to share the gift of reading with loved ones. Make your holiday book list today!

Click here to learn more

Exam Exemptions

Exam Exemption forms will be going home with students on Monday, January 9th, 2012. All forms must be completed and returned by Friday, January 13th, 2012. Late forms can not be accepted due to time constraints. Below is the Exam Exemption Grade Chart. Use this chart to calculate your exempted grade.

1st Quarter Grade	2nd Quarter Grade	Waived Midterm Grade	Waived Semester Grade
A	A	A	A
A	B+	B+	B+
A	B	B+	B+
B+	B+	B+	B+
B	B+	B	B
B	B	B	B

eTutor

Attention Nova Students, eTutor provides free online homework help through live chat with a certified tutor from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Broward eTutor also offers practice tests available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone with a Broward County library card. To obtain a free Broward County library card, visit your local public library.
Click HERE for more information

SAT/ACT Prep Sessions

Nova High School will continue to offer SAT/ACT Prep Sessions during Saturday Academy. Below are the dates for specific subject areas.

MATH	READING	WRITING
January 7th, 2012	February 4th, 2012	February 25th, 2012
February 18th, 2012		March 3rd, 2012

Anti-Bullying Video

The following link will help you to familiarize yourself with Broward County's Anti-Bullying Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the school at (754) 323-1650.

https://becon223.eduvision.tv/default.aspx?q=X3Y5NcZVhaCFS9xSdjj9Ow%253d%253d

Parent/Community Survey

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, has established the Parent/Community Involvement Task Force (PCITF) to energize and increase the participation of parents and the community and to strengthen ties between parents and schools. To collect current and meaningful information, the Parent/Community Involvement Task Force has developed a one-page Parent and Community Survey to assess the level of parents' involvement in their children's schools and their views on ways to increase participation.

Please complete the Parent/Community Survey online by December 2, 2011
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/pctf/survey.htm

Nova High School Lottery Information

The application window for the Nova Schools will be open from December 1, 2011 to February 15, 2012.
The application will be available at www.browardschools.com on the home page and through the Innovative Programs Department.
Every applicant must have a Broward County Public Schools student ID number to complete an application. Parents must go to their boundary school to obtain a student number if they do not have one.
EVERYBODY MUST complete an application for their child to be placed in the lottery.
Siblings are not automatically admitted! They must go through the lottery.

Parent Community Involvement Task Force Community Forum

The third and final community forum of the Parent Community Involvement Task Force (PCITF) will be held on Thursday, November 10th, 2011. The forum will take place in the auditorium of Coconut Creek High School from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Click here for more information.

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Click Here For the ESE Advisory Council 2011–2012 Meeting Dates And Times

New Traffic Pattern Update

Due to construction by Broward College the north entrance/exit gate from the senior parking lot has been permanently closed. To help alleviate any congestion Nova High School is implementing a new traffic pattern, which parents/ guardians that drop off and pickup students will be required to follow. Parents are to enter and exit through the south gate of the high school teacher parking lot on College Avenue. Please click here for more information

PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. This is a great opportunity for students to prepare for the SAT. When students take the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year students will be eligible to compete for the National Merit Scholarship. Juniors may register to take the test for a fee of $14.00 and may register Monday, September 19th - Friday, September 23rd. Registration will be held on stage in the cafeteria during both lunches. Only cash or a money order will be accepted. All sophomores are automatically registered to take the PSAT at no charge.

Operation Book-Drive!

Parents and Students, Click HERE for more information about Operation Book-Drive

Senior Portraits

Wednesday morning is the cut-off for students to make appointments for senior portraits on campus. Prestige Bryn Alan will have a full photo session with you as is done in the studio.

Seniors! Prestige Bryn Alan Portraits will be on campus Sept. 1 and 2 to take senior portraits in the auditorium. There is a $10 sitting fee due at the time the picture is taken. This picture will be used for the yearbook. You must make an appointment to take your picture at school by calling 800-749-2796. You can still take your picture in the photo studio by Sept. 4 but you need to call to make an appointment.

Free and Reduced Lunch Info

Your child may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. You can complete a Multi-Child Application for Meal Benefits online at http://www.applyforlunch.com or complete the application sent home with your child and return it to your child's school. Completing the form not only serves to establish eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, but also contributes to the flow of much needed federal funding for many important programs at your child’s school. If you need assistance, please call the Food and Nutrition Services Department at 754-321-0250.

Students with financial need are strongly encouraged to apply for free/reduced lunch. The application is available at http://www.applyforlunch.com.

Eligibility for free/reduced lunch has benefits beyond the cafeteria! Free SAT, ACT, NCAA Clearinghouse registration and college application fee waivers are also available for juniors and seniors eligible for free/reduced lunch! Students may waive the registration fees for 2 SATs and 2 ACTs while they are in high school. Once they've registered for these tests using fee waivers, they will also be eligible to receive up to eight college application fee waivers and to register for the NCAA Clearinghouse for free. Waivers are available to juniors and seniors only in the BRACE office in Upper MS.

For more information about fee waivers, college admissions, scholarships and financial aid visit the NovaBRACE website at www.broward.k12.fl.us/novabrace, or click on "Guidance" on the Nova High homepage. Nova High School's BRACE Advisor, Pam Kirtman can be reached at 754-323-1726. Mrs. Kirtman is on campus Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 AM until 3:40 PM.

Changing graduation requirements. Important info for parents

Click here to view the powerpoint presentation covering the changing graduation requirements.

FCAT Math Computer-Based Testing

Documentation and Information for FCAT Math Computer-Based Testing has been posted in the Student Info Section. This page will include directions to download and install ePAT.

Curriculum Guide

The 2011-2012 Nova High School Curriculum Guide has been posted. To view our Curriculum Guide, navigate to the School Info Section of our website.

Interim Report Information

In an effort to allocate limited funds toward educational resources, Nova High School will not be sending home hard copy of student interim reports for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents/Guardians will be able to access interim grades, attendance information and class assignments on the Pinnacle Internet Viewer. Please use the directions provided on top, right hand side of this website to access your child's information in the Pinnacle Internet Viewer. If you would like to have a hard copy of your child's interim report, please contact your student's Grade Level Guidance Counselor for a printed copy. Thank you.

Dress Code

All students at Nova High School are required to follow the Code of Student Conduct guidelines as it pertains to school dress code. Any student that does not follow Broward County dress code will be subject to consequences. Section lll of the Code of Student Conduct states that all trousers, including oversized or low-hanging trousers, must be worn and secured at waist level. Other clothing not allowed are: leggings without overblouses (long shirts) that reach mid-thigh, tights, bodysuits, or hosiery, including those with lace trim, and bicycle racing attire unless they are worn underneath dresses, skirts, or shorts of appropriate length. If a student is caught not following this rule, they will be required to attend Saturday school. Additionally, a parent must accompany that student to school to meet with his/her administrator before the student may return to school.

Electronic Payment Meal Account

You can now add money to your child’s school meal accounts via the Internet using SchoolPaymentSolutions.com. This web site accepts Master Card and Visa Credit Cards for payment into student meal accounts. Click HERE for more information.

Parents,

As all of us are aware, the Broward County School System has not been exempt from the economic difficulties that our country has been experiencing. Consequently, our school has had to make some difficult choices in order to minimize the inevitable impact on students, and maximize the educational advantages Nova High School has always provided. Some electives have been lost, some classes are larger than we would wish and even textbook availability has been impacted. Some of this is within the purview of the school, but much of it is not even within our control; we are operating within a system stretched beyond its capabilities.

Within the boundaries I am given as Principal, I have made every choice with the students’ best interests always at the forefront. We have saved our art program, our drama program and our top ten nationally ranked debate team; we still prioritize our Advance Placement program and will continue to serve our vocational students and athletes. Our faculty is trying their best to adapt as well, utilizing every scarce resource to ensure that we are acting to reduce the impact on students.

As parents, you can help your students adapt to the economic realities by working with their teachers to ensure their success and by helping to demand more resources for education. Until that happens, rest assured that Nova High School, and I, as Principal, will be acting to the best of our abilities to help your children achieve their maximum potential.

John R. LaCasse
Principal

School Attendance Policy

Click HERE for Nova High School's Attendance Policy

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2010 list of America's Best High Schools, and five Broward County schools (out of 21,786 schools analyzed) were awarded silver medals, representing the top three percent of high schools in the country. The schools are Atlantic Technical Center, Fort Lauderdale High School, Nova High School, Pompano Beach High School and William T. McFatter Technical High School.

Nova High School 2009-2010 Financial Report

Click HERE for the 2009-2010 School Financial Report

Silence Hurts

Broward District's Anonymous Tip Line (754)321-0911

Broward District's Anonymous Tip Website HERE

Broward District's Anonymous Tip E-Mail (School911@BrowardSchools.com)

You can also text "SBBC" plus the message to CRIMES (274637)

Click HERE for a list of Nova's Silence Hurts Listeners

Parents & Students:
MISSED SATURDAY DETENTIONS
will result in external suspension.
Please refer to the Discipline Matrix in the Code of Student Conduct Book for more information.

NOVA CENTER PARKING INFO

Click HERE to get more information on our
new parking and Child Drop-off/Pick-up instructions.

NOVA CENTER FRONT PARKING LOT GUIDELINES

1. There is no parking in the fire lane at the front of the school or the auditorium. A citation from Davie PD will be given.

2. Please continue to follow the tips for speeding up the car line.
Click HERE for drop off tips.

3. There are no left turns when leaving the front parking lot. Please continue to make a right hand turn onto College Avenue when leaving the Nova Campus.

4. There should be no student drop off in the Teacher Faculty Lot in front of the Jupiter Building. This too will result in a citation from Davie PD.

5. There should be no student drop off in the Bus Loops or the Junior Parking Lot. All students should be dropped off in the front of the school.

Driver's Ed. is now being offered at Nova.
Click HERE for more information.

Nova Guidance Newsletter

The Broward Enterprise Education Portal (BEEP) is a secure, single point of access to digital resources for teaching and learning. This“Digital Doorway” allows Students of Broward County Schools to access current and relevant resources and information focused on student achievement and academic performance. Click HERE to access the Student Portal for BEEP.

Gifted Services in Broward Schools
Click HERE to get further information

Lost your job? Family economics stressed? You can apply for free or reduced lunch at any time. Forms are available in guidance. If approved, students will just use a different lunch number, and the information is kept confidential. Our SSW, Victoria Schrieber, is also available to assist you and may be reached by calling 754.321.3040. There are also special services available for students whose families have lost their homes. You may call the office of Homeless Students at 754.321.2474 for help. Of course, all information is kept confidential.