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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:
 
 
APEX LOGO
 
 
 
 

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.

Course Catalog

Click below for our course catalog.
 

NPA COURSE CATALOG

Course Resources

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

Exit Survey

Google Docs & Drive

Graduation Information

North Point Academy graduation will be on Tuesday, June 9th, in the Baggett Theater. The students will arrive at 5:00pm and meet in the NPA quad to get their caps and gowns. The tassels will be gifted to each senior. Graduation will start at 6pm. 

For futher questions, please call Kayla Bardsley at (530) 477-1225 X 2301. 

Graduating Seniors

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
 
Madelyn Helling Library - Library Success Cards for all 9th-12th NJUHSD students 
The student library card number is NCHS[school ID #]. The pin number is the last four digits of the student ID number. These are not physical cards, but the librarians are able to look them up when students come into the library. Students can check out up to 3 physical items and have digital access to ebooks and databases. These are no-fine/no fee accounts.
There are some fantastic online resources, including audiobooks, ebooks and emagazines, free tutoring, and movies. Here's the website: https://nevadacountyca.gov/3455/Library
 
 

Mental Health & Wellness

 
Green ribbon with the words Mental Health Awareness on it.
 
Your mental health and wellness are important to us. We offer many ways to support you.
 
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
988 National Lifeline
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.

APPS & HOTLINES
wellness guide button
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. 
 
 
Covid 19 mental health resources
 
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NPA 104 - Funding Your Future

NPA 104 Money Matters 

Assignment sheet #3 and week 1 of Assignment sheet #4
 
Week 1 - Funding Your Future
Week 2 - NJUHSD Scholarship
October Break 
Week 3 - Sierra College/Post Secondary
Week 4 - FAFSA or CADAA
 
These 4-week funding for your future NPA 104 lessons are equal to 1 NPA 104 credit! 
 
Week 1 - October 6, 2025
  1. Complete the pre "Money Matter" check for understanding 
  2. Watch this video from your school counselor, Karla Aaron
  3. Check out the All In For Your Future padlet HERE
  4. Create your FSA ID. Do not use your school email address. If you need help, email kaaron@njuhsd.com
  5. Discuss the FAFSA/CADAA with your family
At your next meeting, your teacher will verify that you completed the 3 tasks. 
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Week 2 - October 13, 2025
NJUSHD Scholarships! 
  1. Watch this video from your NJUHSD Scholarship Coordinator, Brandy Sanders 
  2. Open and bookmark the NJUHSD Scholarship page 
  3. Review the scholarship to-do list for the class of 2026
  4. Create your Going Merry account (remember, do not sign in with Google, do not use your school email)
At your next meeting, your teacher will verify that you completed the 4 tasks. Be prepared to discuss who you will be asking for a letter of recommendation. 

🎯 Scholarship Prep To-Do List for Seniors

💻 Create Your Going Merry Account

📝 Start Your Scholarship Writing Responses

  • Begin drafting your four required scholarship application responses.
  • Prompts are available on the District Scholarship Application tab.
  • Starting early gives you time to revise and improve!

✉️ Letters of Recommendation

Request two letters:
  • One from a community member
  • One from a staff member
📅 Important Dates
  • October 1 – FAFSA/ CADAA Opens
  • October 2 – Going Merry Local Scholarships Open.
  • December 15 – Letters of Recommendation due (upload to Going Merry)
  • January 16 – Applications Close at 11:59 pm
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Week 3 - October 27, 2025 (end of assignment sheet #3)
Sierra College, CA Community Colleges, and other post-secondary options
Watch this video to understand what your tasks are for this week. 
Option 1  - Sierra College degrees and certificates
Option 2 - California Community Colleges
Option 3 - CSU and UC applications if A-G
Option 4 - Career Technical program --  investigate within the CA Community College system first. 
 
At your next meeting, your teacher will verify that you completed your task.
 
Bonus! October 31, 2025 - Drop-in Scholarship and FAFSA/CADA Help on campus! 10:00 AM-12:00 PM @ NPA room I-14 , School Counselor Karla and NJUSHD Scholarship Coordinator Brandy!!
 
Sent from Brandy to your school email 10/1... 
Hi Students & Families,
It’s Halloween season, and we’ve got a fun way to get into the spirit—while learning something important, too! 👻
Play the Financial Aid Trick or Treat Trivia Game by Going Merry to see if you can spot which financial aid statements are tricks (myths) and which are treats (facts). 🍬
This interactive game is a playful way to:
  • Bust common myths about scholarships, FAFSA, and college costs
  • Learn the truth about paying for college
  • Get your questions answered before scary misconceptions creep in!
P.S. There’s a surprise scholarship hidden inside!
Let’s help you avoid the tricks and collect all the financial aid treats. 🎓🍭
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Week 4 - November 3, 2025
This will be posted at the start of the new assignment sheet 

ORIENTATION

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
 
 
 
 
schoology logo

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

Sierra College Academic Enrichment

 
YES - You can take a Sierra College class for FREE while you are in high school. 
Step #1 is to meet with your high school counselor - Karla Aaron, kaaron@njuhsd.com. We can do that via email, in person, OR join me on October 1 for the above-mentioned workshop with Sierra College. 
 
After you have the okay from your school counselor, you can move to steps 2 and 3. We can help you on October 1, or you can do this on your own, following the academic enrichment steps on the Sierra website. 
Sierra has how-to videos for steps 2 and 3. We recommend you watch those before completing these. 
 

Sierra College for Class of 2026

Posted 10/2/2025 - How to apply and at the bottom a visual time line 
 
NPA Class of 2026 and early grads! 
 
Hello and thank you for your interest in Sierra College!  My name is Jessica Burgess-Rose, and I'm your Sierra College Enrollment Specialist. I can help you with any questions about enrolling in Sierra College.

HOW TO APPLY
  • Apply online: Apply to Sierra College online. 
  • Click here to make a CCCApply account (or sign in). 
  • Click “What if I can’t verify?” and “Decline verification” to bypass ID.ME and click “Start a New Application”.
  • Complete all nine sections of the application and submit.
  • Welcome email: Check your personal email for the “Welcome to Sierra College” email from Admissions. 
  • If you have Gmail, check your “Promotions” folder, or “All Mail”. 
  • If you have not received the Welcome email within 24 hours, let me know!   

  • Create a password: Follow the link from the Welcome email to set your mySierra password. Or, use our online password reset tool.
  • Use your new Sierra College email: username@student.sierracollege.edu 
  • My Next Steps: Log in to mySierra and click on “My Next Steps”. 
  • Read and accept the College Terms and Conditions
  • Opt-in to Sierra Promise in mySierra to get your priority registration date!
  • Lastly, complete an online Career and Academic Planning session in Canvas

  • Counseling appointment: After your CAP session, schedule a counseling appointment with your Sierra College Transition Counselor. 
  • Email your Transition Counselor or Enrollment Specialist to schedule: 
  • Nevada Union - Cindy Melby-Harada cmelbyharada@sierracollege.edu  
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Do you have an IEP or 504 and want to receive services at Sierra College? If yes, contact Student Accessibility Services at SASNCC@sierracollege.edu or (530) 274-5330 for the Nevada County Campus, or SAS@sierracollege.edu or (916) 660-7460 for Rocklin. 

  • Financial Aid: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA or CADAA (financial aid application) by March 2nd, 2026. The Sierra College school code is 001290. After you submit your financial aid application, check your Financial Aid tab in mySierra to ensure it was processed. Call (530) 274-5346 for questions. 
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  • Scholarships: Complete the Sierra College scholarship application between December 1st and March 2nd. Make sure to also complete your high school district scholarship application, if available. 
  • Access Sierra College scholarships
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  • Register for classes: To register for classes, you must have completed CAP and your counseling appointment. Register for Fall 2026 classes in April 2026.
  • Login to mySierra and go to “Registration and Classes”
  • Watch the tutorial video on how to register for classes 
 
  • Apply for support programs: Apply for support programs at Sierra College. 
  •  Check your email: Check your Sierra College Outlook email in mySierra under “Important Links” for updates from the college. Check your college email weekly. 
  • Attend workshops at your high school: your Sierra College Enrollment Specialist, Jessica Burgess-Rose, will be hosting Sierra College workshops at your high school during your senior year to help you enroll at Sierra. Email Jessica or your high school counselor for the workshop dates. 

Contact your Sierra College Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions! 
Drop by our Zoom office hours (called "Getting Started at Sierra") 
 
 

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 2024-2025 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

StudentVue

Transcript Requests

Transcript Requests
 
The Nevada Joint Union High School District uses parchment.com 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.  
 
 
*We hold records for all previous years of the following:
- Sierra Mountain High School
- Sierra Mountain Alternative Program 
- Sierra Mountain Adult High School
- NJUHSD Summer School
- Wolf Creek High School

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. 
 
 
Please CLICK HERE for the "Know Your Rights" forms.