NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
10625 Parsons Road
Johns Creek, GA
30097
770-497-3828
www.northviewhigh.com
2013 – 2014
SCHOOL PROFILE
Northview High School opened in the
Fall of 2002 to serve students residing in
northeast Fulton County. A rigorous,
well-rounded academic program that
includes
extensive
fine
arts
and
technology course offerings prepares a
diverse student population for further
study after graduation.
Over eighty clubs, service organizations,
and performing ensembles coupled with
a full athletic program support the
Titans’ mission to instill excellence in
academics, arts, and athletics.
CLASS OF 2013
GRADUATE PROFILE
Attending four-year colleges: 90%
Attending two-year colleges: 4%
Technical School/Military/other: 6%
HOPE Scholarship eligibility: 74%
Scholarships: $5,613,868 (w/o HOPE)
SAT
Read Writing Math Total
2013 Northview 574
580
619 1773
2012 Northview 571
579
619 1769
2011 Northview 568
572
611 1751
2013 System
520
516
531 1567
2013 Georgia
490
475
487 1452
2013 National
496
488
514 1498
Highest SAT Score of Fulton High
Schools
Third Highest Score of Georgia High
Schools
ACT
2013
2012
2011
2013
2013
2013
Northview Composite: 25.9
Northview Composite: 26.3
Northview Composite: 25.8
System Composite:
22.6
Georgia Composite:
20.7
National Composite:
20.9
Our mission is to instill excellence
in academics, arts, and athletics.
2004 and 2005
State AAAAA
Governor’s Cup Recipient
2005-2010, 2012-2013
Newsweek Magazine
“Top 1,000 High School”
Ever Upward and Onward!
2012
U.S. News and World Report
“Top 100 High School”
Administration
Dr. Paul Brannon, Principal
Tiffany Butera, Asst. Principal
Latoya Miley, Asst. Principal
Brian Downey, Asst. Principal
Robert Hunter, Asst. Principal
2005-2010, 2012
Atlanta Magazine
“Best High School”
Counseling
Renee Ferrerio Counseling Chair
Kellen Ward, Counselor
Steven Creel, Counselor
Laura Ashby, Counselor
Allison Leja, Counselor
Andrew Alhadeff, Counselor
Parent/Student Contacts
Julie Lynch/Angela Whalley, PTSA CoPresidents
Edward Wang, Senior Class President
Seong Su Kim, SGA President
Partners in Education
Chick Fil A at Johns Creek
Emory Hospital at Johns Creek
Home Depot, Siemans
Northside Hospital
Gluck’s Orthodontist
Publix, Oasis Health Center
C-2 Education
Bank of North Georgia
Airmess Technologies
Longhorn Steakhouse
Princeton Review, Kaplan Test Prep
Modern OBGYN
Highest ACT Score of Fulton High
Schools
Highest Score of Georgia High Schools
2007 - 2012 Siemens Award
for Advanced Placement
2006 Gold Achievement Award
Southern Regional Educational Board
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Georgia Athletic Directors Association
“Top 25” AAAAA Programs
AP and College Courses
French Language
Calculus AB
Latin Vergil
Calculus BC
German Language
Statistics
Spanish Language
Biology
Chemistry
Physics B
Psychology
Physics C
US History
Microeconomics
World History
Macroeconomics
Computer Science A
2-D Design
Environmental Science 3-D Design
European History
Music Theory
Lit. and Composition
US Gov.& Politics
Human Geography
Art History
Drawing Portfolio
Language, Comp, and American Lit
Chinese Language and Culture
College Calculus 2 & 3 taught by GA Tech
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
2013 Advanced Placement Exams
Participants: 696
Exams completed: 1,627
Scoring 3 or higher: 81.1%
Seniors completing an AP Course: 62%
2005, 2007 Silver Award
2006, 2008 Gold Award
2009 Platinum Award
2010 Platinum Award
Governor’s Office of Student Achievement
Cooperative Business Education
Broadcast and Video Production
Computer Science
Pre-Engineering
Lunch Study/Tutoring
Mentorship
SAT Preparation
ACCEL (Dual Enrollment) Program
Inter-Related Resource (IRR)
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
Twenty-eight Honors Courses available in
Math, Science, English, and World Languages
National Merit
2013: 35 2012:
National Merit
2013: 36 2012:
National Merit
2014: 71 2013:
Finalists
32 2011: 34 2010: 33
Semi-Finalists
32 2011: 35 2010: 34
Commended Students
66 2012: 31 2011: 38
Governor’s Honors Finalists
2013: 24 2012: 12 2011: 20 2010: 28
College Board AP Scholars (Seniors only)
2013: 170 2012:194 2011:112 2010:160
Activities & Clubs
Academic Bowl ~
Anime ~ Art ~ Black History Month
Bollywood ~ Breakfast
Chamber Music Society
Chinese Culture ~ Debate Team
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French
Future Business Leaders of America
German ~ Glee ~
Improv ~ JROTC
Jewish Student Union
Latin ~ Math Team
Medical Society ~Mock Trial
Muslim Students Association
Philosophy ~ Ping Pong
Programming ~ SEWA
Science Olympiad ~ Science Force
Spanish ~ Spanish for Kids
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Theatre Co. ~ Techno Robotics
Ultimate Frisbee ~ Video Gaming ~
Yoga ~ WNHS-TV
Honor & Service Organizations
Aid Special Citizens
Beta Club ~ Environmental Brigade
Food Bank Club
Habitat for Humanity
Key Club
International Thespian Society
Interact ~ Kaleidoscope
National Art Honor Society
National English Honor Society
National French Honor Society
National Honor Society
National German Honor Society
National Latin Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
Student Government Association
Students Against Destructive Decisions
21st Century Leaders
Titan Bridge
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tutors in Action Network
Will-To-Live ~ World Relief
Accreditation
Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools
Fall 2013 Enrollment
1,902
Class of 2013 Enrollment
472
Performing Organizations
Concert Band ~ Symphonic Band Wind
Ensemble ~ Titan Marching Band
Colorguard ~ Step Team ~ Pep Band
Dance Team ~ Mixed Choir ~ Jazz Choir
Chamber Choir ~ Women’s Chorus
Chamber Orchestra ~ String Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra ~ Concert Orchestra
Thespians ~ Musical Theater ~ Improv
Percussion Ensemble ~ Jazz Band
Average Daily Attendance
97%
Certified/Non-Certified Staff
107/24
Bachelor of Ed: 24%
Master of Ed: 58%
Specialist/Doctorate: 18%
10+ years experience: 65%
Grading Scale
A = 90–100 B = 80-89
C = 70-79
F = 69 or lower
Seven quality points are awarded to
passing grades for all honors, AP,
and college courses.
Credits/Schedule
Northview follows a traditional
semester schedule. Classes meet
for 60 minutes daily. School hours
are 8:30 am – 3:40 pm.
Each student is assigned to six
classes, a lunch period and a biweekly advisement. Students must
carry a full schedule of classes,
which can include dual enrollment
and internship experiences.
The school year consists of two
eighteen-week semesters with 0.5
unit of credit awarded, per course,
at the end of each semester.
Students must pass five courses
during the preceding semester and
be on-track for graduation in order
to be eligible for interscholastic
competition. Transfer students must
be ruled eligible by GHSA before
participating at the varsity level.
Student Publications
The Messenger (newspaper)
The Muse (literary magazine)
Mnemosyne (yearbook)
GHSA Athletics
Baseball
Basketball (boys & girls)
Cheerleading – Football
Cheerleading – Basketball
Cheerleading - Competition
Cross Country (boys & girls)
Football
Golf (boys & girls)
Gymnastics
Lacrosse (boys & girls)
Soccer (boys & girls)
Softball (fast-pitch)
Swimming/Diving (boys & girls)
Tennis (boys & girls)
Track (boys & girls)
Volleyball
Wrestling
Club Sports
Fencing
Crew
Cricket
State Championships
Boys Golf – 2003, 2007
Girls Volleyball – 2005, 2007, 2008
Girls Golf – 2006, 2007
Girls Swimming – 2007
Girls Tennis - 2008
Boys Tennis – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Talented and Gifted Program . . .
TAG, a multi-criterion based gifted enrichment program, offers students access to specialty seminars, subject-area extensions,
independent study, and off-campus study. An internship component provides hands-on experience promoting career options.
Services for Exceptional Children . . .
Students with mild-moderate learning disabilities, behavioral disabilities, and other mental impairments may be served through this
program. Services include team-taught classes, self-contained instruction, and monitoring services.
State of the Art Facilities . . .
The main building, totaling 270,800 permanent square feet, provides sixty standard classrooms, thirty-six laboratories, a
Counseling Center, nine departmental workrooms, specialized fine arts and technology instructional areas, and physical education
facilities. A village of five portable classrooms comfortably aids in accommodating our student population. Indoor facilities feature
an auditorium, two gymnasiums, weight training, sports medicine, and fitness rooms, food court, media center, and
commons/courtyard area. A community-initiated capitol improvements program has provided a Junior Titans field house, indoor
baseball/softball batting facilities, a multi-media stadium scoreboard, and a multi-purpose athletic building. The seventy-three acre
campus includes several outdoor classrooms, stocked lake, synthetic turf stadium, tennis courts, and irrigated baseball, softball,
and practice fields. Over 700 PC’s and faculty notebooks, classroom sets of laptops, smartboards, and a broadcast studio provide
the most recent technology available. Parents may access student grades, attendance, and discipline via the Internet through Home
Access Center (HAC). Northview’s website, www.northviewhigh.com, provides daily announcements, calendar, school information,
academic resources, and email access between community and staff.
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any
employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.