Greetings Maury Family,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! We are so glad to have you as Maury Commodores and we are looking forward to an amazing school year!

The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2024, and attendance matters starting Day 1! We will follow an even-day schedule, with students attending Bells 2, 4, 6, and 8. Upon arrival, students will report directly to their Bell 2 class. Schedule finders will be posted throughout the building and students can locate their Bell 2 class by finding their last and first name on the lists. Help Maury maintain Virginia Accreditation by ensuring your student is present and ready to learn—starting day one!

Our outstanding faculty and staff are excited to work alongside you and your student as we strive to provide your student(s) with challenging and rewarding learning experiences. As we make headway, it is important not to lose sight of what makes Maury such a wonderful school. We must strive to keep the Maury traditions alive and preserve the safe, warm and welcoming culture that supports student learning. I appreciate your willingness to collaborate with us in making this the best year it can be for all of us!

Again, welcome to Maury High School, a nationally recognized and fully accredited school where student success is the core of our work. As always, if I can provide any additional support or answer any other questions, please do not hesitate to call the main office for assistance at (757) 628-3344.

Again, we look forward to seeing students Monday, August 19 No Matter What!

Warmest regards,

Ms. Karen Berg

Maury Principal

Monday, August 19th - First Day of School

Friday, August 30th - Teacher Workday, School Closed for Students

Monday, September 2nd - School Closed (Labor Day)

Thursday, September 19th - Interim 1 Grades Close

Monday, October 14th - Parent Teacher Conference Day - School Closed for Students

Wednesday, October 23rd - 1st Quarter Grades Close

Monday, October 28th - Teacher Workday - School Closed for Students

Below you will find the links to access both ParentVue and StudentVue:

On the first day of school students will report to their Bell 2. Students can look up their schedule in StudentVue or ParentVue (see above). Students should use the first part of their student email and the last five digits of their Student ID number to log into StudentVue. Parents can now reset their password using the ParentVue link. Parents, select lost password and use the email that you have in Synergy to make a new password.

We will also have Bell 2 finders in the hallway that students can use. All students will receive a paper copy of their schedule in their Bell 2. All 11th or 12th graders looking for excused bells must show the first two days of school until approved.

• NTC students who are catching the bus to NTC from Maury need to be at school no later than 7:20am and report to the bus ASAP.
• Governor's School students will report to the auditorium for Bells 7 & 8 until Governor's School starts the week of September 3rd, unless a parent comes to sign them out.
• Students who do not have a schedule will be sent to the auditorium to work with a school counselor to determine scheduling issues or if enrollment is needed. School counselors will communicate any concerns to parents.
• Students who are missing a class on their schedule will report to the auditorium during the missing bell.

There will be a process to request a schedule change once school starts. We do not make schedule changes based on teacher selection. In addition, many of our electives fill up quickly so there may be limited options for changing electives. Please see below under "School Counselors" for more information.

Above you will find the link to the 2024-2025 Maury High School Bell Schedule (Subject to Change).

Lunches are assigned based on the student's location in the building during their bells 5 & 6. Each lunch period is 30 minutes. The first week back of in-person learning, bells 5 & 6 teachers will tell students what lunch they have.

Students may bring their own lunch to school. NPS Child Nutrition Services will be open when students return. Child Nutrition Services provides free breakfast and lunch to all students daily.

STUDENTS MUST REMAIN IN THE CAFETERIA AND ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WALK AROUND THE BUILDING.

NO FOOD DELIVERIES ALLOWED AND STUDENTS MAY NOT LEAVE CAMPUS FOR FOOD, DRINK, ETC.

Students and parents are reminded that we do not accept food deliveries from DoorDash, GrubHub, etc. This creates a safety and security issue for our students and staff. Students and parents are not allowed to have food delivered to school for any reason. Child Nutrition Services provides free breakfast and lunch to all students daily.

Students may not leave during lunch and eat off of school property, or go and get food and bring it back to school. This creates a safety and security issue for our students and staff. Students who are caught leaving school grounds for any reason will be searched upon arrival and will receive discipline consequences per the Student Handbook with Standards of Student Conduct.

Over 250 First Time 9th Graders Attended our Transition Program!

Class of 2028 students attended the 9th Grade Transition Program on Thursday, August 1st. All attendees received their first official Maury t-shirt, toured the building, listened to a presentations, played games and won prizes, and got treats. We look forward to our incoming class as they start their journey as a Commodore!

A huge shoutout to all of the parents who donated their time, food, and/or money to welcome back our teachers and staff. We are so lucky to have you!

New student orientation was a success!

This school year, Norfolk Public Schools and Maury High School will continue to implement the Opengate weapons detection system at student entrances. All students will walk through the devices when entering the school. Students walk through the system with their possessions as security and staff monitor.

If you have not returned your Chromebook please return it immediately. You can return it to the main office.

Here Comes the Bus App and Website Norfolk Public Schools has launched a new app that will allow families to monitor daily school bus transportation information, including where a specific bus is on its route. The “Here Comes the Bus” app is available for any family who utilizes district transportation. Parents can see where the child’s school bus is on its daily route.

The “Here Comes the Bus” app and easy to use website has the following features:

· Notifications on any bus number changes

· Notifications alerting families when a bus is approaching the bus stop

· Customizable features for different devices, depending on how parents are viewing the app or website

The “Here Comes the Bus” app can be downloaded to a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer from the App Store or Google Play, depending on the operating system of the device.

Two bits of information that will be needed to sign up for an account are the Norfolk Public Schools Account Code, which is 29096 and the student’s ID Number.

Questions regarding downloading or issues with the “Here Comes the Bus” app should be addressed with Here Comes the Bus at the company’s website or by calling 844-854-9316, Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm Central Time.

Maury High School’s School Counseling Team is here for you! We are available to assist parents and students with the following:

-Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Concerns

- Academic Advising

- Scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences

- College and Career Planning

- Referrals for Special Education Testing and 504s to support students with disabilities and medical conditions

- Collaboration and communication with teacher to resolve issues

- Individual meetings with students to identify needs and find solutions

2024-2025 Tentative Counselor Alpha Assignments

MR. LOGAN – A-DAVID

MR. PARKER – DAVIS-JI

MR. BENGONO – JOHNSON-PAR

MS. CANNON – PAS-SCH

MS. WILLIAMS – SCO-Z

MR. BROWN – Learning Support

Have a problem with your schedule?

Schedules have been released and can be found in StudentVue and ParentVue. If you find any errors, please use the Google Form link below to request any changes.

Examples of reasons for completing the form:

• Course for graduation missing.
• Junior or Senior requesting early release, late arrival, or reduced schedule.
• Course requested not on schedule.

Examples of reasons you should not complete the form:

• I don't want a particular teacher.
• I don't like the period I am taking the course.
• I want to be in the same class as my friends.

Please note that our school counselors will not be available at their desks during the week of August 19. Their attention will be dedicated to handling scheduling changes through the new form, new enrollments, and related matters. As a result, if you reach out to them via phone or email their response time may be slightly longer than usual. Your patience during this period is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding.

• Seniors - seniors can be approved to only take four classes as long as they are on track to graduate. Please keep in mind that any senior athlete must be enrolled and passing a minimum of 5 classes in order to be eligible to play per VHSL Rules and Regulations.
• Juniors - some Juniors can have a reduced schedule of 6 classes.
• Any Junior or Senior who has an excused bell, will not be excused until a paper form is returned. Once the excused form is returned and approved, these students will receive their pass.
• All 9th and 10th graders must have a full schedule.

Students seeking permission for Late Arrival or Early Release can complete the form below and bring it to Ms. Hess in Student Support Services (room 205).

Governor's School does not start until 9/3/24. Students who go to Governor's School will report to the auditorium during bells 7 & 8 until that date. Students who attend the Governor’s School for the Arts leave at approximately 12:30 PM. Transportation will be provided from Maury to the Governor's School. The bus will pick them up in front of the school on Shirley Ave.

NTC bus leaves Maury at 7:25 AM and returns around 1:30 PM. The bus parks outside of the band room on Debree Ave.

For scheduling purposes, NORSTAR students are given NTC BDAY-6 & NTC BDAY-8. This accommodates class time and transportation. The bus for NORSTAR will arrive between 12:05 and 12:15 on the DeBree side of the building.

Students who wish to park in the student parking lot must complete the new Virginia Department of Education Parking Pass Application. See Ms. Hess in 205 for more information.

Students may only leave the campus with a school-issued and authorized early dismissal pass. Please see Ms. Hess in 205 for more information.

Students who leave school early must exit the building at the conclusion of their last class of the day. Students may not loiter around the building or stand around in the main foyer. They must go directly to either their vehicle, parent pick-up, ride share pick-up, HRT bus stop, or walk (for those who normally walk to/from school). Exceptions will be made for inclement weather, in which students will be allowed to remain in the foyer (by the stairs).

According to research, regular school attendance plays an important role in a student’s achievement and success. Attendance tips for a successful year:

1. Establish a regular bedtime and morning routine.

2. Avoid appointments and extended trips during school hours.

3. Keep track of your child’s attendance using ParentVue.

4. Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance with your child.

5. Discuss and address any anxiety, barriers, or negative feelings your child may have about school.

6. Communicate with the school and ask for help if needed

Students must be in their seats by 7:25 AM. Students must be punctual and report to ALL classes on time, not just their first class of the day. Students who have excessive tardies to school and/or to class will receive disciplinary consequences including but not limited to detention essays, after school detention, etc.

"But it is just 10 minutes!" Just being 10 minutes late per day can add up.

That's almost an HOUR per week.

OR

1 1/2 WEEKS per school year.

OR

1/2 A SCHOOL YEAR over a school career!

Arrive to school and your classes on time: Your future depends on it!

Attention Parents/Guardians: Please assist us in helping our students maintain compliance with the division's cell phone policy by refraining from calling and/or texting students during the instructional day. Students may bring a cell phone to school, however, cell phones should be off and put away until a teacher or staff member gives the student permission to use their cellular device for instructional reasons. While in class students must have their cell phones off and put away. The NPS policy on cell phones can be found below:

Per NPS, Cell Phones and other Devices (PCDs) in Schools (BSO):

Norfolk Public Schools acknowledges parental concern for the safety and well-being of their children while they are attending school or school-sponsored activities. Norfolk Public Schools also understands the parental belief that students’ possession of cell phones enhances their safety and security. The school division realizes, however, that student misuse of cell phones and PCDs may: (1) undermine the learning environment; (2) disrupt academic instruction and distract students; (3) compromise the integrity of student testing; (4) increase disciplinary problems; (5) violate privacy rights of students and school staff; and (6) increase the school division’s exposure to opportunistic litigation and potential legal liability. In light of the foregoing, the school division permits student possession and use of cell phones and PCDs as set forth below.

Middle and High School - Middle and high school students may possess cell phones, PCDs, and/or EDs on school property subject to the following restrictions: (1) students must not display, use, activate or permit cell phones, PCDs or EDs to be activated during the instructional day; (2) students’ cell phones, PCDs, and/or EDs must be turned off and kept out of sight; cell phones, PCDs and/or EDs, may be stored in book bags, purses, lockers or on one’s person.

Students may not open the doors during school hours for ANY INDIVIDUAL, fellow student, staff, or visitor. After the 7:25 bell rings, all students and visitors must enter through the main doors at the top of the stairs on Shirley Avenue. Students observed opening exterior doors will be given consequences including suspension.

No Food Deliveries Allowed and Students May Not Leave Campus for food, drink, etc.

Students and parents are reminded that we do not accept food deliveries from DoorDash, GrubHub, etc. This creates a safety and security issue for our students and staff. Students and parents are not allowed to have food delivered to school for any reason. Child Nutrition Services provides free breakfast and lunch to all students daily.

Students are also reminded that we are NOT an open campus. Students may not leave during lunch and eat off of school property, or go and get food and bring it back to school. This creates a safety and security issue for our students and staff. Students who are caught leaving school grounds for any reason will be searched upon arrival and will receive discipline consequences per the Student Handbook with Standards of Student Conduct.

Schools across the nation have experienced a variety of issues related to social media. While social media does have positive qualities such as connecting with family and friends, establishing networks, etc. it can also be used for nefarious purposes.

For example, Tik Tok (a video-focused social network) related challenges inciting violence towards schools that have included vandalizing school bathrooms, slapping teachers, etc. There are also Instagram pages run by students that encourage posting pictures that were taken during school hours. While some may consider these types of posts amusing, we do not.

Being a digital citizen, someone who has an identity on the Internet, comes with many rights and responsibilities which are intended to protect you as well as everyone else with whom you interact.

These Tik Tok challenges and IG pages are examples of the inappropriate use of social media. Unfortunately, when social media is misused and a connection to the school is established, there are consequences. Some postings may be considered harassing and menacing and could result in school detention and/or suspension. We prefer to avoid these situations, but we need your help. Parents and guardians, please join us in speaking with your children about the ramifications of their decisions. In addition, we implore you to closely monitor your child’s use of social media. Let’s work together to ensure that our students are in a safe and secure learning environment.

Join Maury High School’s Gifted/Academic Rigor Remind to get the latest information about program opportunities, upcoming events, and other resources targeted for gifted and high-ability students.

Two ways to join…

Text @gifted1911 to 81010 (or text @gifted1911 to 1-754-220-7861)

Go to www.remind.com/join/gifted1911

Questions? Email Tanya Scott… tscott1@nps.k12.va.us

Ms. Selena Merchant is our school nurse. She can be found in the clinic on the second floor. Her email is smerchant@nps.k12.va.us

Students who require medication during the school day, must receive it from the school nurse. Parents/legal guardians can drop off medications during our main office hours of 7:00am-3:00pm.

We are excited to continue our amazing partnership in support of the military community for the 2023-2024 school year. We are pleased to announce the return of out Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC), Ms. Romilla Petit-Homme.

Attention all Maury students we have a TCC Outreach Advisor joining us every Monday! Come and meet with Mr. Demetri Starks in the School Counselor's Office (Guidance), or you can contact him at outreach@tcc.edu. TCC's Outreach Advisors provide local high school students with one-on-one appointments that are free of charge to assist with TCC pathway and career exploration, assist with completing the TCC admission application, and answer any questions you may have regarding TCC.

Harris Teeter’s Together In Education program gives schools a chance to earn funds when you link your VIC card and shop Harris Teeter brands. Harris Teeter has donated over $27.4 million to Together In Education schools since 1998!

When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Maury once your VIC card is linked. There are NO limits to how much you can help Maury!

Please remember to link your card every year and THANK YOU. Maury can receive when you purchase items from Harris Teeter. All you have to do is register using the button below:

Our code is: 3993

The Student Freedom Pass provides people ages 13-17 years old with unlimited free rides on Hampton Roads Transit’s bus, ferry, and light rail services. Service is available in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. In all cases, the Student Freedom Pass will expire two months after the student’s expected high school graduation date, or the 18th birthday, whichever is later. Any exceptions to this policy will be handled on a case by case basis. Parents can enjoy the time and money they will save when they stop chauffeuring and leave the safe and reliable driving to Hampton Roads Transit.

Darius Blount ACCESS Advisor

www.accesscollege.org

Maury High School (M-F)

322 Shirley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517

P:(757) 550-4015

F:757-628-3361

Emails: dblount@accesscollege.org / dblount2@nps.k12.va.us

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When should you take the SAT? Click on the link below to find out when the exam is given.

Do you want to take the ACT? Click on the link to find information on it!

To further safeguard our school community, NPS utilizes Vector Alert. This tip reporting service allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to NPS administration in five different ways:

1. App: Search for “Vector Alert” in the App Store to download for free

2. Phone: 757.255.7461

3. Text: Text your tip to 757.255.7461

4. Email: 2110@alert1.us

5. Web: http://2110.alert1.us

Students and families can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism, threats of violence, or any safety issue through Vector Alert. When you submit a tip, be sure to use the division’s identification code: 2110 in your communication. Every tip Vector Alert receives about a safety concern will be immediately logged into the system. The NPS administration will be notified to investigate and take appropriate action. As always, tips may be submitted anonymously. Working together, using Vector Alert, we can make our division a safer place to work and learn!

Delicious and Nutritious...Norfolk Public Schools follows federal and state regulations when administering the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs which provide nutritionally balanced meals to students. This school year, breakfast and lunch are free of charge to all students attending a Norfolk Public School. No application is needed.

• Please visit the School Nutrition webpages or follow them on social media at @SchoolMeals_NPS.

  
  

If you have questions, contact us at schoolnutrition@nps.k12.va.us or call 757-628-2760.

MAURY HIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETIC TRYOUT INFORMATION

The student/athlete MUST have the following BEFORE they can condition or tryout:

1-Physical dated and signed after May 1, 2024

2-Sudden Cardiac Arrest form signed and dated after May 1, 2024

3-Concussion Education form signed and dated after May 1, 2024

These documents can be found on the NPS athletic page here or at Athletics / Overview (npsk12.com)

In order to practice on the first day, a completed physical (all four pages) and the concussion and sudden cardiac forms must be turned into either Ms. Moore, MHS Athletic Trainer or Mr. Staples, MHS Athletic Director.

If you have any questions, please contact Tommy Staples, the Athletic Director of Maury High School at tstaples@nps.k12.va.us

Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/Maury1911

Twitter—@Maury19111

Webpage: https://www.npsk12.com/mhs

Who is in the PTSA?

Parents/family members, teachers and staff, and students.

What do we do?

· Support a scholarship for a graduating senior.

· Support projects initiated by the student PTSA representatives such as the student lounge and peer mentoring project.

· Support students and their families during emergencies.

· Help students receive what they need to be successful in school, including: school supplies, food, clothing, and shoes.

· Provide opportunities for Maury families build a sense of community.

What do we need?

· Volunteers willing to accept opportunities to serve students, faculty and administration when needs arise.

How can I be involved?

Renew your membership or join inline at https://maury.memberhub.com

Follow us on Facebook: Maury PTSA

This year NPS is striving to ensure we provide equity and excellence for All! Please take a moment and read Dr. Byrdsong's plan for achieving this goal with NPS' Drive for Five!

DRIVE FOR FIVE!

"Five Goals for Achieving Equity and Excellence for All..."

First, we will work to improve students' academic performance and we will work to integrate social-emotional learning into daily instruction.

Second, we will attract and retain highly qualified, effective teachers to teach our students.

Third, we will commit to improving our aging infrastructure so that our students are educated iin school buildings that are worthy of them.

Fourth, we will be more purposeful and strategic in developing and sustaining effective partnerships with our families and other community stakeholders.

Fifth, we will be more intentional in our efforts to foster a division-wide culture of caring.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please talk to your students about sharing information regarding school related issues with their assistant principal/principal. A proactive approach focuses on eliminating problems before they have a chance to appear and a reactive approach is based on responding to events after they have happened. The difference between these two approaches is the perspective each one provides in assessing actions and events. We would like to be proactive, so please help us by encouraging your students to share information concerning school related issues with us. Please take a look below, find your students' administrator, and encourage them to come see us when there is an issue.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Administrative Team at Maury

Ms. Berg - Seniors

Ms. Bouziane - 9th-11th Last names A through D

Ms. Dunn - 9th-11th Last names E through K

Mr. Mangum - 9th-11th Last names L through R

Mr. Mccracken - 9th-11th Last names S through Z

If you have any questions, concerns, issues, etc. that you need help with, please email Ms. Berg.

Email: kberg@nps.k12.va.us
Website: https://www.npsk12.com/mhs
Location: 322 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Phone: (757) 628-3344
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maury1911
Twitter: @Maury19111

Principal

Karen Berg kberg@nps.k12.va.us

Assistant Principals

Christine Bouziane cbouziane@nps.k12.va.us

Tamara Dunn tdunn@nps.k12.va.us

Rodney Mangum rmangum@nps.k12.va.us

Michael McCracken mmccracken@nps.k12.va.us

School Counselors

Zuri Cannon-Department Chair zcannon@nps.k12.va.us

Serge Bengono sbengono@nps.k12.va.us

Frank Brown fbrown2@nps.k12.va.us

Sammie Logan slogan593@nps.k12.va.us

Cornel Parker coparker@nps.k12.va.us

Tiffany Williams twilliams1@nps.k12.va.us

Sheena Cox-Transcript Analyst scox1@nps.k12.va.us

Department Chairs

CTE –Allison Copeland acopelan@nps.k12.va.us

English – Rebecca Otto raotto@nps.k12.va.us

Foreign Language –Mignonne Bratten mbratten@nps.k12.va.us

Fine Arts – Danielle Krasner dkrasner@nps.k12.va.us

Health/PE – Jennifer Parker jparker@nps.k12.va.us

History – Kayla Shook kshook@nps.k12.va.us

Math – Kaleem Morris kmorris@nps.k12.va.us

Science- Donna Mitchell dmitchell1@nps.k12.va.us

Special Education Katie Lewis kflewis@nps.k12.va.us

MHSP Program Coordinator

Travis Mansell MHSP tmansell@nps.k12.va.us

Academic Rigor

Tanya Scott- Department of Academic Rigor

-Gifted Education/Identification

-Governor's School for the Arts Liaison

tscott@nps.k12.va.us

COMMODORES LEARNING BY ASKING, SHARING, AND SHOWING

"Maury High School is committed to a school-wide focus of effective questioning strategies, cooperative learning, and modeling that will encourage and promote

all students to be active in the teaching and learning process.”

Home of the Commodores

Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Student Hours: 7:25 am - 2:05 pm

Website: https://www.npsk12.com/mhs
Location: 322 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA
Phone: (757) 628-3344
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maury1911
Twitter: @Maury19111