January 27 Marks End of First Term
The first term comes to an end on January 27th. Students have already received schedules for second term. Please note, students will have four new classes starting Monday.
NMSS Forms Partnership with El Camino College Compton Center
NMSS is pleased to announce that El Camino College Compton Center will be offering select classes to NMSS students starting in February. Classes will be held at NMSS in the late afternoons. Students can take these classes to satisfy the NMSS graduation requirement of at least one college course while enrolled at NMSS. Priority for enrollment is based upon grade level, with upper classmen getting first dibs.
NMSS Counselor Joy Hunter and El Camino College Compton Center's Ricky Shabazz worked very hard to put this arrangement into place. We thank them for their efforts.
Winter Formal is Coming!!
When: Saturday, January 28th
Where: Long Beach Renaissance Hotel
What: 7p.m.-11p.m.
Price: $45 per person, tickets will start going on sale Monday January 16th. See Mr. Greendale at Lunch.
If you want to bring another person from school you can, but there is a form that and must be filled out BEFORE you can buy a ticket for your date. Any other questions please don't hesitate to contact Mr. Greendale.
NMSS Fundraiser Brings In $225,000
NMSS hosted a special fundraiser, honoring outgoing board members Mark Stagen, Rebecca Bunn, Tyler Kelley, Walter Clark and Steve Moore. The event, held on January 12, was hosted by former Los Angeles Mayor, Richard Riordan. Over 75 attendees were treated to outstanding speeches by NMSS students Raemi Thomas, Aarron Booker, Fabian Perez, Aaliyah Gatlin, Jian Jefferson-Roberts, and Jemina Billoups. The event was organized and MC'd by Executive Director, Tony Kline. NMSS thanks the NMSS Parent Boosters for helping with the event.
Money raised will pay for additional CSUDH courses to be offered second semester and building renovations.
Tony Kline, Executive Director
NMSS Senior Receives National Merit Letter of Commendation
Belinda McCauley, an NMSS senior, has just received a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Belinda's PSAT score from 2010 was in the top 5% in the nation! Belinda is a four year NMSS student, and has completed a number of CSU Dominguez Hills courses in addition to her NMSS class load.
Congratulations to Belinda and her family for all of her hard work and dedication to academic success.
NMSS Improves 2011 API
For the third straight year, NMSS improved its Academic Performance Index (API) Growth Score, raising from a 649 to 666. The 17 point gain is almost double the State goal of 9. API is calculated using State testing in the spring and CAHSEE pass rates. This is the third straight year NMSS has outperformed Carson, Banning, Gardena, Compton and Dominguez high schools. Congratulations to our students, parents, teachers and staff for all their hard work.
Here is how NMSS stacked up to local high schools: (Source: California Department of Education)
| NMSS |
666 |
| Carson |
652 |
| Banning |
658 |
| Gardena |
618 |
| Compton |
578 |
| Dominguez |
622 |
Senior Students & Parents:
Check out the new "Seniors - Class of 2012" tab on the website! It will keep you updated on info and meetings specifically for the Class of 2012!
NMSS Uniforms Information
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