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copies of the handbooks can be found at nbps.org/ studentparenthandbooks . Parents and students are encouraged to review these handbooks annually. Skyward and Canvas Our student information system, Skyward, provides data relating to demographics, attendance, schedules, assignments, grades and report cards. You can access Skyward at nbps.org/skyward . Please email tech-cc@ nbps.org if you need any assistance. Students and parents can access assignments, grades and more through Canvas, our learning management system. Access Canvas by going to nbps.org/canvas . Skylert Emergency Notification System In the event of school closure and other unforeseen circumstances, we use Skylert to send important messages to parents and guardians via telephone and email. Skylert Attendance Notification Skylert is also our attendance notification system. If a child is absent, parents will receive notification via phone call.
Staying connected with the NBPS community is easy with the variety of media channels available. In addition to our bi-weekly electronic newsletter, we ensure that all important alerts are sent immediately via email. NB also maintains an active social media presence across the major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Feel free to reach out and tag us online, or pick up a phone and call us! We’d love to hear from you. Website Our website is a great place to begin looking for information and connecting with the community. Head over to nbps.org to take a look at the wide range of information provided. NBPS App NBPS has mobile apps available on both the Apple and Google platforms. Simply search “North Broward Preparatory” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to find the app and install it. You can opt to receive push notifications about upcoming activities, search an interactive staff directory and browse our events calendar. Our students have also created the Get Involved app, which serves as an easy way for Upper School students to get involved with the school and various activities. This app, which is only available for Apple devices, is installed on all school-issued iPads. To sign up using your own Apple device, use NB code 7600. Email Want to email personnel directly? It’s easy. Faculty and staff member email protocol is first name, period, last name, @ nbps.org. (Example: Jane.Smith@nbps.org ) Google Apps We are a Google Apps school, meaning that our students, staff and faculty have access to all Google features, including the ability to share documents across our community. School Calendar Feed Add our school calendar to your smart phone or computer at nbps.org/calendarfeed . Parent/Student Handbook Both the Lower and Upper Schools provide Parent/ Student handbooks that outline the policies, procedures and expectations that help NBPS meet the needs of the members of the community. Digital
QUESTIONS? We’re here for you. If you’ve got questions or need other assistance, you’re welcome to contact us at the numbers below. If you happen to have a more detailed question for specific personnel, please refer to the department pages in the YAAG.
Main Office 954.247.0011
Lighthouse Point Academy 954.247.0011 ext. 380
Lower School 954.941.4816
Fine Arts 954.247.0011 ext. 389
Middle School 954.247.0011 ext. 301
Athletics 954.247.0011 ext. 364
High School 954.247.0011 ext. 372
Technology 954.247.0011 ext. 377
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