Name: Wendi Hawk Hometown: Gardnerville, Nevada NSHS Campus: Central Office What do you enjoy most about working at Nevada State High School (NSHS)? I love seeing the students finally put the pieces of the NSHS lessons and curriculum together to create their personalized life paths. How do you like to spend your free time? Working…
Name: Diona Williams Hometown: South Bend, Indiana NSHS Campus: Las Vegas: Southwest and Henderson What do you enjoy most about teaching at Nevada State High School (NSHS)? There is an amazing sense of “community” and a true team effort in motivating our great group of students in achieving academic success. How do you like to…
As you transition from your previous school to a public charter school in Reno, you may be overwhelmed with advice to help set the stage for your academic success. People close to you may ask things like, “Why do you want to change schools?”; “Do you really think you are ready?”; and “Are you sure…
College can be very intimidating for public charter school students — the enormous campus, the professors, and the very challenging classes. Although it may be intimidating, there are many ways you can feel right at home on your college campus. For those taking their first college classes, here are helpful tips for overcoming your college…
In 1997, Nevada passed major educational reform legislation that permitted charter schools to start operating in the state. Over the last 20 years, the number of Nevada charter schools has grown to almost 50 schools serving nearly 50,000 K-12 students. This rapidly growing charter school movement offers families the opportunity for educational choice, including some…
Accountant I Position Status: OPEN General Purpose of the Position Under minimal direction, sets up and maintains accounting ledgers, journals, records and prepares financial statements and reports. This is the sole accounting position in the company. As such, the position will require a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and production across multiple areas including, but…
Position Status: CLOSED General Purpose of the Position Under minimal direction, monitors the school’s Student Information System (Infinite Campus) and internal database applications with student data to ensure availability to all system users and necessary upload of data to respective state agencies. This position will require a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and production across…
Position Status: OPEN General Purpose of the Position Under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer and/or designee, the purpose of this position is for monitoring and advocating for current or new students, performing duties associated with processing student applications, assisting with office duties, contact forms, answering the phone, filing and logging forms, and other…
Position Status: CLOSED as of 5/1/2014 General Purpose of the Position Under the direction of the schools administration this position provides assistance/management support for the operation of the school. The position requires that individuals have a high level of awareness, tact, creativity, and initiative in directing or completing clerical, registration, and front office activities. This…
Position Status: CLOSED General Purpose of the Position Under the direction of the Nevada State High School administration, the Educational Advising Coordinator is responsible for instructional leadership, coordination of college preparation seminars, planning and implementation of college readiness and career development skills, and monitoring, guiding and counseling students toward their college goals. To see full…