What IS Happening At NPHS This Year?
Link Crew and Freshman Orientation Monday, August 28
We are excited to welcome all incoming 9th grade students to New Prague High School for the 2023-2024 school year! On the first day of school (August 28, 2023), 9th grade students will complete a full day orientation at NPHS with our Junior and Senior Link Crew leaders. Link Crew leaders will serve as mentors throughout the school year and be available to support a successful transition to New Prague High School for all 9th grade students.
Schedule and Information for 9th Grade Link Crew Orientation
While the entire first day is devoted to orienting our incoming 9th graders, some families still wish to tour the school before school begins. If you wish to visit the school and complete a self-guided tour the building will be open on Friday, August 18. If this time does not work, please contact the NPHS Main Office (952-758-1200) to schedule a time that fits your family's schedule.
E-Hall Pass System
To create a safer, more organized learning environment, we will be continuing use of e-hallpass to better track student attendance while in the building during the day. Schools that have adopted this system have found an increase in instructional time and a decrease in negative events in hallways, locker rooms, and restrooms.
senior Privileges for class of 2024
Since 2019 seniors have enjoyed the senior privilege program. This means seniors are permitted to leave campus during study halls and lunches. Please see page 35 of the Student Handbook for more information.
The criteria for earning senior privileges are that the student must:
have attained a minimum of 36 credits at the start of their senior year
have attained a minimum of 40 credits by the end of their first semester of senior year
have demonstrated responsibility by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
have sustained a positive attendance record (no more than seven excused or unexcused absences per semester)
have positive conduct
Wednesday Morning Late Starts for NPHS Only
On each Wednesday morning, classes at NPHS will begin at 8:20 AM. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be the usual 7:40 AM start time. Teachers will be engaged in collaborative professional development from 7:15-8:15 AM each Wednesday. Busses will run at their regular times if students need it for transportation. Students will be supervised in the commons area by school staff from 7:15-8:15 AM. If students do not ride the bus, they are not required to be at school until their first class begins at 8:20 AM on Wednesdays.
Dismissal time is still 2:32 PM.
WEDNESDAY LATE START WILL NOT BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
These dates will be on a regular bell schedule with classes beginning at 7:40 AM.
Math Intervention Center
Each period of the day, a math teacher is available in Room 215. In some cases, math teachers will send students to work with these teachers for more focused instruction. Students may also sign out of a study hall and go to the intervention center to work 1:1 with a math teacher.
Structured Study Intervention
Some students need more targeted support. Students who need additional support may be assigned to a structured study hall. They will meet one hour each day with a teacher to work on developing essential learning habits. Skills such as goal setting, time management, self-advocacy will be supported in our structured study hall classes.
Testing Center
The area of the Media Center known as the Cove is where students can take tests they have missed due to absence during a study hall or during the Wednesday late starts. Students who have a 504 plan and small group testing can also utilize the testing center.
BLENDED LEARNING DAYS
Though we believe inclement weather days may not happen for many months, we want to provide you with information on our Blended Learning Day expectations here. A Blended Learning Day will be in effect if and when we have a second day of school cancelled due to inclement weather; the first day cancelled due to inclement weather will not incur learning activities.
DIGITAL TOOLS
NPAS uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Schools are now required by MN State Statute 2020, section 13.32, Subd. 14 to notify students and families of our curriculum, testing, and assessment tools. This web page will be updated within 30 days of our first day of school and will include an inventory of our digital learning tools.