News and Upcoming Events
Dear Northview Parents,
As Hickory Public Schools continues to focus on academic success combined with safety measures for our students and their families, as well as our staff, please be advised that the school year begins on August 17 with remote learning for ALL students. We will continue with remote learning for four weeks -- through September 11.
Starting Monday, September 14, Hickory Public Schools plans to convert to a “blended-learning model,” with students participating in a combined mix of classroom instruction and remote learning with alternating schedules.
However, the results from a previous parent survey reveal that at least 40 percent of our families have expressed interest in “remote-learning” beyond September 11.
To properly prepare for those families that prefer to continue with the remote learning for the first semester, we need to gather additional information.
Please complete the form below stating your intent for the upcoming school year.
· The first option is remote learning ONLY for the entire first semester.
· The second option is the blended-learning model where students will receive both in-person instruction and remote learning.
Students in both programs will receive a high-quality learning experience from highly qualified teachers.
Please complete one Student Intent Form for each of your children. The form must be completed by July 31, 2020. Once completed, we will have your decision for the first semester of the 2020 - 2021 school year.
Northview Middle School looks forward to receiving your responses.
Please complete the
Northview Middle School Intent Survey
stating your intent for the upcoming school year.
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Lots of emails and calls about students not being able to get on internet, websites, etc. Bringing the device to Mrs. Parsons isn’t always feasible in our current situation. Advice we are giving on the phone and in email looks like this:
1. Shut computers down.
2. Open lid. Let it come on.
* Look at the WiFi on the login screen and make sure it’s connected to your home network. If not, you will need to connect using your home’s WiFi password.
3. Login using your usual school login (like smithmi for Mike Smith) and your student ID for password.
4. Once logged in, student will have to do the same exact login on the HPS authentication page. That may be the roadblock. Enter the login info again the same way they did to get on the Chromebook. DO NOT USE HPS GUEST!!!
5. It should then take them to the HPS website. Open a new tab and see if you get google and all the other options you need.
Every student and parent we have walked this through has had success. If you are still having issues, please email Mrs. Parsons at parsonsli@hickoryschools.net.
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NVW Online Learning Links for Students
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How Google Classroom is handling increased usage
Last updated: 3/20/2020
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, more schools around the world are turning to distance learning - and with that, we've seen a significant increase in Google Classroom usage. We are working around the clock to keep the services you rely on, like Classroom, up and running so you have the best possible experience.
If you experience any performance issues while using Classroom, you can try the following steps:
- Only have Classroom open in one browser tab at a time.
- Close any unnecessary windows or tabs.
- Disconnect extra devices from your WiFi network.
For questions about other Classroom topics, check the Classroom Community Forum.
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Northview Guidance Office
Support Information
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HPS Links and Updates
Coronavirus Update - Child Nutrition
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For Leadership 2000, we are postponing the application deadline, and we will not be able to set a new one, until students return to school. At that time, we will revisit the situation to determine if we have time to follow through with the process, or if we will need to cancel the program for this school year.
Hopefully we will be back at school by the end of the month and can proceed accordingly.
Thank you,
Karen Boyles
CTE Coordinator
Hickory Public Schools
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Renee Bridges, our Advocates for Children in Education, School Social Worker III, for Catawba County Social Services has shared the document below.
Community Resources
Rent the Spirit Rock!
Contact the school office at 828-327-6300 for more information.
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K-64 Chromebook Agreement -- must be signed by Parents/Guardians
Click here to sign the K64 Chromebook Agreement
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