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  • WELCOME RISING NINTH GRADERS!

    Rising Ninth Grade Student/Parent Information
    for students beginning high school in Fall 2025

     

    The Norcross cluster of schools has two outstanding options for rising ninth graders to request as they enter high school. Students and their families will have the opportunity to learn about Norcross High School and Paul Duke High School in October and November. Students will submit their high school preferencealong with their elective course selections after Thanksgiving. 

    We will host students and parents at Norcross High School on Monday, November 11 at 6:30 pm. The evening will begin with a meeting to learn more and include the opportunity to meet some of our staff and students. We hope you will join us!

    Included below are many pieces of information about Norcross High School. In addition, a brochure with some of the highlights of our school is included to the right.
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  • NHS General Information

    Norcross High School is a special place and we are proud of our school. If you would like a brief overview of our school, you can view the brochure on the right of this page. Additional information about some of our programs and activities is included below.

  • Academic Information

    Norcross offers a multitude of courses across all levels of learning. Over the course of a student's four year experience, they have the option to enroll in a wide variety of courses. Use the links below to investigate the courses that are offered and the expected sequence in a variety of subject areas.

  • International Baccalaureate Program: Middle Years Program

    Norcross High School is an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the IB Middle Years Program (grades 9 & 10) that is a continuation from their middle school experience at Pinckneyville and Summerour Middle Schools. The culminating activity for IB Middle Years Program is the Personal Project, which takes place throughout the tenth grade. 

    The NHS website has details about the IB Middle Years Program (grades 9 & 10).

  • International Baccalaureate Program: Diploma Program

    Norcross High School is an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the IB Diploma Program. Students in grades 11 and 12 have the option of participating either as a full diploma student or course candidate. NHS graduates report that the IB Diploma Program prepared them well for college/university studies. In addition, their preparation expanded their college/university options.

    The NHS website has details about the IB Diploma Program (grades 11 & 12).

  • 3DE by Junior Achievement

    Norcross High School offers the innovative 3DE by Junior Achievement program. 3DE connects classroom learning to the outside world through regular experiences with our business community. Learn more on the 3DE Program Information webpage.

  • Getting Involved

    Students have a variety of ways to get involved at NHS including our student organizations and athletic program. We have found that students who are engaged in school, both inside and outside the classroom, are most successful. Not only are these activities outstanding experiences, in many cases they allow students to learn leadership skills. Learn more on our Student Organization Information webpage or our Athletic Team Tryout/Contact Information webpage.

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