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Additional Student Resources
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Helpful Resources & Links
Apex
Apex On-Line Learning www.apexvs.com*
Annual student orienation tasks - You will not be able to start your APEX course until your NPA Teacher has verfied completion:
1. Apex Getting Started Guide - review, download, save in your Google Drive 23/24 Folder
3. Complete annual Apex check for understanding certification. Student must download- results and upload to their student Google drive NPA 23/24 Folder. Educators will ask to view the completed certification.
New to Apex? Helpful videos below:
Appointment Expectations
2023-2024 - Want to know what to expect during your first appointment?
Watch THIS VIDEO (2 minutes)
School supplies needed: NJUHSD issued Chromebook. 2 inch 3 ring Binder, Pencils/Pens
Assignment Sheet
Anatomy of an Assignment Sheet
Learn everything you need to know about the NPA assignment sheet by watching this 4 minute tutorial. Click HERE.
Understanding the NPA assignment sheet is critical to the success of a NPA student.
Chromebooks
CHROMEBOOKS: 
NPA students may check out a Chromebook from the computer lab. Our office staff or our intervention paraprofessional are able to help if needed. CHROMEBOOK TROUBLE? TRY THIS:
Clear History
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Login to your Chromebook
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Open Chrome window
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Click on 3 dots in the upper right corner of the window
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Click on “More Tools”
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Click on “Clear browsing data” on the left-hand side of that box
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Make sure the Time Range is “All time”
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Click the items you wish to clear, usually “Cookies and other site data” & “Cached images and files”
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Click “Clear data” button
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Login to your Chromebook
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Click on the wifi icon in the menu on the bottom right of your screen
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Close all open windows
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Log off
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Turn off
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Let sit for 10-20 seconds
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Turn on
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Click on the wifi icon to turn wifi back on
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Log in
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Try to open windows that were previously blocked
If you are still having trouble, please contact the Help Desk at
530-272-9998.
Course Catalog
Course Resources
Course Resources:
English:
Math:
North Point 101-104:
August 2023 Orientations
Online Speeches:
Physical Education:
Psychology:
Science:
Social Studies:
District Issued Student Email Account
District Issued Student Email Accounts
HOW TO LOG IN
Every student is automatically issued a student ID and a Google account.
Email formatted as follows:
* Last two digits of your graduation year
* First six characters of your last name
* First initial of your first name
* First initial of your middle name
* @student.njuhsd.com
Chromebook/Lab Login formatted as follows:
* Last two digits of your graduation year
* First six characters of your last name
* First initial of your first name
* First initial of your middle name
Password for both email and chromebook/lab login formatted as follows:
* School issued student ID number
* Two digit birth month
* Two digit birth date
For example: Jackie Jane Blackwell, born 03/05/96, ID#65432, graduating in 2020
Email: 20blackwjj@student.njuhsd.com
Computer login: 20blackwjj
Password: 654320305
If you don't know your student ID number, please contact the office at 530-477-1225, ext. 2301
If you need help logging in, please contact the Help Desk at 530-272-9998.
District Schools Links
Nevada Union Bell Schedules
Bear River Bell Schedules
Silver Springs Bell Schedules
Ghidotti Bell Schedule
Enrollment Survey
Exit Survey
Google Docs & Drive
Graduation Information
North Point Academy offers a beautiful graduation ceremony for all students who have completed the graduation requirements. The program is personal and celebrates each student's accomplishments. Caps and gowns are provided for students to borrow at no expense. Details and information will be shared with our graduates and their families as the school year progresses. Class of 2024, please see our home page for details Spring 2024.
Save the date - NPA Graduation for the class of 2024 - June 4, 2024
Hoopla/Ebooks
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Hoopla Ebook resource: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Library Resources
How to check out an EBOOK from Nevada County Library:
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Google the phrase "Nevada County Library Online Resources"
2. Click on 1st link
3. Scroll down and click on "All Resources"
4. Scroll down and click on "Library to Go"
5. Browse books and enter your Student Success Card to check out or put a hold on a book (username = npa+studentID)
6. Check out directly to your chromebook OR download Libby App for your phone or tablet
How to access over 60,00 of free, legal books from Project Gutenberg:
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Google "Project Gutenberg" or click on this direct link: http:www.projectgutenberg.org
2. Click on "search/browse"
3. Click on "Popular"
4. Click on the book you want and download in whichever way is best for you
Mental Health & Wellness
Your mental health and wellness are important to us. We offer many ways to support you.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
| 24-hour Crisis Line for Nevada County: | 530-265-5811 |
| Nevada County Children's Behavioral Health: | 530-470-2736 |
| Sierra Family Medical Clinic (North San Juan): | 530-292-3478 |
| Chapa De Indian Health Clinic (Grass Valley): | 530-477-8545 |
| Western Sierra Medical Clinic (Grass Valley): | 530-274-9762 |
More hotlines and mental health apps can be found within the NJUHSD Wellness Guide. Click below.
In support of students' emotional health as well as academic success, North Point Academy offers parents the opportunity to have their teens participate in a free emotional health checkup by What's Up Wellness Checkups. The checkups are offered district-wide by the NJUHSD STARS program. More detailed information about the program can be found at www.whatsupwellness.com
The screening process helps students identify coping skills, support systems, and both in-school and community resources. The screenings also identify risk factors associated with depression, anxiety, and alcohol/substance abuse. The program is FREE, completely voluntary, and confidential.
Parent consent is required and can be found HERE. It is a one-time screening. Parents are only notified if further support is recommended or requested by their students.
Orientation 23/24
NPA Orientation 2023-2024
Transfers to NPA September 2023-May 2024
The NPA orientations for Fall 2023-2024 were emailed to all students Friday August 11, 2023 and posted here.
NPA August Orientation 2023-2024
NPA 10X
NPA 104 - Seniors, Class of 2024
NPA 103- Juniors, Class of 2025
NPA 102 - Sophomores, Class of 2026
NPA 101 - Freshmen, Class of 2027
Student Handbook - CLICK here to complete your Check for Understanding
Schoology
NPA does not use Schoology. Bear River, Ghidotti, and Nevada Union do use Schoology.
For a student dual scheduled ... you may need to be accessing Schoology.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SCHOOLOGY FAMILY ACCESS ACCOUNT, PLEASE CONTACT THE NJUHSD TECHNOLOGY HELPDESK AT 530-272-9998 OR EMAIL AT HELPDESK.NJUHSD.COM
Selective Service Registration
Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, Federal student aid, State-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men.
Selective Service Registration >18: sss.gov
Student Handbook
North Point Academy Student Handbook
It is our hope that the student handbook information will enable students to better understand what is expected of them, and at the same time, enable students and parents to monitor academic and extra-curricular involvement at North Point Academy. Please find an on-line copy of the handbook below. See the NPA office if you'd like a printed version.
Student ID
NPA ID CARDS
For the 2023-2024 school year, NPA students will be sharing their own photo with us.
We’ll create an id card with that photo.
Important directions: Email photo to Kayla Bardsley Subject Line needs to be your ID #
What Makes a Good Photo
Good photos have these qualities:
You’re easy to recognize.
You’re the only one in the picture.
It’s a head-and-shoulders view, with the entire face, both eyes, and hair clearly visible.
You’re in focus.
There are no dark spots or shadows.
Black-and-white photos are acceptable.
Student Success
Peer to Peer
Tips for success at North Point Aacdemy
StudentVue
Transcript Requests
Transcript Requests
The Nevada Joint Union High School District uses Parchment for all transcript requests. Please follow the directions in the below link "How to order a transcript" to create a request. Your request will be received and processed by the North Point Academy office.
Transportation
Did you know that North Point Academy students can ride the district school busses? You can find the most up to date bus schedule HERE.
The Gold Country Stage also has stops near our BR and NU sites. You can find information about their routes and schedule HERE.
WiFi Locations
WiFi locations
Work Permits
Minor students employed in the state of California must have a Permit to Employ and Work (commonly known as a "work permit"). Work permits are typically issued by the school where the student is enrolled. To obtain a work permit, THIS FORM signed by the employer, student, and student's guardian must be completed and returned to the school. After review, the school issues the work permit.
Please make sure the entire permit application is completed before turning it in. After the permit is processed, it will need to be signed by the student and taken to the employer.