Hello Class of 2027 Parents/Students:

I hope your child’s school year is going well!  In the academic life of your 10th grade student, this is a very important and transitional year where decisions must be made.  Your child has entered year five (the final year) of the IB Middle Year (MYP) Programme and in a few months will be deciding on what they would like to pursue for the remainder of their high school years.  

The NAHS 10th grade Counselor, IB MYP Coordinator, and IB CP/DP Coordinator, recognize the importance of being prepared so you and your child can make the BEST decision for a smooth transition to continue their education within the IB continuum junior/senior year, entering the IB Diploma Diploma (DP) or Career-related (CP) Programme or IB Course Selection.  Our mantra at NAHS is “IB for ALL.”

Because there are many academic options available, we do recognize that some students may opt to enter non-IB programs based on their personal goals and interests like taking AP courses, Dual Enrollment, Atlanta College/Career Academy (ACCA), Work-Based Learning, etc.  Therefore, this Fall we will host several mandatory informational parent nights and host parent meetings to ensure that you are aware of the “options” and that your child makes the most of the opportunities available during the sophomore year.

Ms. Kaye Boykin | 10th Grade Counselor

KBoykin@apsk12.org

Remind: @NAHS2027

Much of 10th Grade Advisement this year will be devoted for Sophomores to work on their IBMYP - Personal Projects.  This is the culminating project and will impact the student's final grade.  Successful completion of a Personal Project is required of all sophomores and is a condition for acceptance to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Career Related Programme (CP).  

To learn more about what's expected this year and to stay up to date, please visit Dr. Lily Jenkins, IB MYP Coordinator, Weebly: www.ibmypnorthatlanta.weebly.com

If you were not available to attend the IB MYP Parent Meeting in August, go here to view the recording:https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/rec/share/-kepjAUi6HSkqO4NSRDZ58v311iTOvNZtFq3yoMoX4wBg0ybSHr9GmHhxGKRh4s1.NzYeXgeW4FFi_bl6
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This year's PSAT will be more than just a "practice" and it should be taken seriously as it will be one of the criteria used to determine whether you (your child) meet eligibility requirements to enter IB Diploma program (DP) or IB Career-related program (CP). 

The minimum Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score needed on the PSAT to enter IB DP or CP is 500.  

To prepare for the October 30th PSAT, Sophomores should take advantage of free test preparation provided by College Board and Khan Academy: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice

For Warrior United PTSA: State of the School September 10th event notes, please email: nahsclass2027@gmail.com or on Facebook. 

If you would like the full minute taken, please email nahsmembership@gmail.com.