"As a freshman in high school I am still discovering who I am [and I am making] decisions that ultimately shape my character and identity. The decisions I make regarding the challenges that I face in the next four years will be based on my efforts... I can strive here to reach my full potential." Sierra N. (Class of 2011)
Fast Facts
NELA is a tuition-free, college-prep magnet high school in the Prescott Unified School District
Director: Geneva Saint-Amour
Grades: 9-12
Student Population: 140
Mascot: Raven
School Colors: Green & Black
Summer Hours: 7:30 to 8:30 am and 12:30 to 3:30 pm
School Year Office Hours: 7:30 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Mailing Address: 551 First St.
Prescott AZ 86301
School Phone: 928-717-3272
District Office: 928-445-5400 | 800-445-9806
District Web Site: www.prescottschools.com
Information: info@prescottschools.com
Emergency Closure/Delay Information: www.prescottschools.com
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NORTHPOINT RECEIVES $500 CASH GRANT FROM CREDIT UNION WEST for purchase of maps for classrooms and hallways
About Northpoint
We welcome tours at NELA. If you would like to come see our classes, just give us a call. There are amazing things happening at Northpoint that we want to share with everyone. THIS IS NORTHPOINT! Slideshow
Bus Schedules (district link)
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PowerSchool (district link)
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy (NELA) presents a full spectrum of high school courses through challenging hands-on projects known as learning expeditions. Students engage in intensive studies utilizing a compelling topic or theme, such as water quality, the civil rights movement or the industrial revolution. Teachers collaborate to design learning expeditions that align with District and Arizona Standards, emphasizing high achievement through active learning, character growth and teamwork.
This innovative and research-based approach to teaching and learning has been shown to motivate students to learn more in depth, work harder and accomplish more than they thought they could do.
What is Expeditionary Learning?
Good question! Expeditionary learning involves rigorous academic work centered on compelling topics that are both interesting and relevant to high school students. At different times, subjects are taught together; for example, math and science might focus on a common topic and work together. Teachers help set up fieldwork experiences, taking students off campus to gain rich knowledge that can be applied to the learning expedition. Not only do teachers work together to create a culture of teamwork, but students are fully immersed into the concept of Crew - meaning that none of us are passengers - building community is of the highest priority!