North Point High School

I am a parent and a teacher at North Point. I am new to the area but I am beyond impressed with North Point. I teach an STI program and my child is in the regular high school. I like the fact that there are many electives to choose from as well as a strong curriculum with high standards from the teachers and administration. To top it off the school has school spirit comparable to a college atmosphere. #NPNATION
--Submitted by a teacher

I personally do not understand what is so great about the school. Everyone wants to go there just because it is new. They do offer a science and tech program which is definitely impressive but if you look at the regular high school program itself, it is by some means subpar. Compare North Point's SAT scores with neighboring Westlake High School, and Westlake's annual scores are significantly higher. By no means am I "knocking" this school, but am just submitting this review to address some of then common misconceptions about this place. New is not always better (especially when half or more of the "regular" courses reside in TRAILERS).
--Submitted by a student

north point is the best! from the hour long lunch, to the awesome teachers, to the athletics. its all around awesome. the classes are hard, but the teachers make it manageable and are understanding. my science teacher understood i had some things going on that were really distracting in my social life, and gave me a small extension for a huge project.
--Submitted by a student

I love this school my daughter takes the Criminal Justice Program there and she loves it especially her insrtuctor. The teachers are wonderful.At North Point it's like being with your family you always feel welcome and the support from the students and the staff during their sports is trmendous the students are very proud of there school.
--Submitted by a parent

North Point High School is the best you can get in Charles County. The academic focus is on college and careers, which presents problems with scheduling if a student wishes to take certain electives. Even if the student is working to be a professional musician, counselors will push and push to put your STI classes before your music class. The best thing about NPHS is the supportive environment. As a community, our school is extremely respectful of differences. Bullying is not a huge problem here. In other Charles County high schools, bullying is a major problem. At NPHS, you are not punished by your peers for getting good grades, answering questions in class, etc. If you quickly learn which teachers will screw you over and which teachers will fight for your well being, NPHS will be home to some of the best years of your life.
--Submitted by a student

All I got when I graduated from high school was a piece of paper. My child came out of NPHS with a great career. BUT, if your kid goes to NPHS, watch thier grades. Too many times I had to battle with teachers over their subjective classroom rules, random grading policies and errors/omissions in my child's report cards. Classroom teachers were chronically unprepared for scheduled meetings, nonetheless the principal ALWAYS sided with them. I was always treated like a second-class citizen by those teachers and principal. The Guidance Counsleors lacked even a dollop of common sense. Kudos for the SkillsUSA programs and teachers, who somehow manage to plow ahead amidst the sea of arrogant classroom teachers and spineless administrators. Check the number of finalists in the regional, state, and national SkillsUSA competitions and you will see exactly what makes this school shine.
--Submitted by a parent

North Point HS have excellent programs and good ideas to keep the children active in this community. However, the school is overcrowded which frustrates some teachers and students. While the majority of the teachers are good some only want students who catch on quickly or can teach themselves. This is a problem because students are there to learn. This becomes it is a race for numbers to be the best rather than teach children. The no bullying policy in an overcrowded schools makes it hard to watch which students are being bullied. And while we would like to think that all the children are perfect students they are not. And an overcrowded school does not help. North Point HS staff intend well but they need more help.
--Submitted by a parent

The education and learning opportunities here at North Point cannot be matched at any other school in Charles County. I would honestly never trade for any other school. Though the curriculum is extremely challegening, it has prepared me for the future like nothing else would have been able to. Though some teachers have made it difficult, it has been well worth it. Woohoo class of 2010!
--Submitted by a student

I am a student here, this school prepares you for the real world, it has good programs and classes. The school is big, and the limit on time between classes teaches you time management and responsibility. The school is strict and has rules like: if you were to get 2 unexcused absences or 6 tardies in a class, you fail that class for the quarter and the highest you can get is a 59%. It is possible to fail all of your classes for the quarter. The sports and activities don't interfere with school. I am on the track team and have all A's, and the 3 or 4 state championships in the 4 1/2 years the school has been open. The faculty are kind and easy to talk to. Everyday the principle Mrs. Hill stands in the hallway and greets the students as they walk in the building.
--Submitted by a student

it is overcrowed and the kids arent learning anything because the lacking of classroom control....
--Submitted by a teacher