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About Novi High School

Novi High School

Novi High School, an International Baccalaureate World School, has much to offer its students and contains a plethora of diverse opportunities for every student. Our students, staff and community work collaboratively to maintain and improve academic excellence, recognition of diversity and preparation for global citizenship.  
 

Points of Pride

  • 2,149 students in Grades 9-12.
  • Recognized as a National Banner Unified Champion School by Special Olympics North America in 2020. 
  • Ranked the No.7 Best High School in the State of Michigan by USnews.com
  • 15 IB Diploma Programme Courses Offered in 2023-2024.
  •  22 Advanced Placement Courses Offered in 2023-24.
  • Seventy-two percent of faculty have Master's Degrees.
  • English Language Learner Teacher.
  • Speech and Language Therapist.
  • Social Worker.
  • Resource Room Teacher.
  • Psychologist.
  • Math and Literacy Interventionists.
  • Ancillary Support for Students' Academic, Social, Physical, and Emotional Needs
  • Award Winning Programs in Art, Athletics, Band, Choir, Career/Technical Education, Debate, Fine Arts, Journalism, Radio and Television and Robotics.
  • 37 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists in 2025.
  • 55 Clubs and Activities.

Start and Dismissal Times

Start time:  8:00 a.m.
Dismissal time:  2:44 p.m.

 

Bus Procedures

  • The bus loop is in the staff parking lot, located off of Taft Road.
  • Students riding the bus will be dropped off at the building entrance off of Taft Road.
  • Parents or guardians will receive School Messenger updates in the event of late busses.
  • At dismissal, students who ride the bus will board the busses in the same location where they were dropped off.
  • If you need additional information regarding busses or need to request a bus, please contact our Transportation Department at 248-449-1245.

Drop-off/ Pick-Up Procedures

The Express Student Drop-Off area is located in the 10 Mile Road parking lot.  The 10 Mile Road student parking lot has been reconstructed and redesigned to allow a designated parent drop-off area.  This area will help with the traffic flow and allow our students to be dropped off safely.  

 

 

Bell Schedule

Monday and Thursday (Advisory)
  • 1st Period:   8:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.
  • 2nd Period:  8:50 a.m. - 9:34 a.m.
  • 3rd Period:  9:40 a.m. - 10:24 a.m.
  • 4th Period: 10:30 a.m. - 12:04 p.m. 
    • A lunch: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    • B lunch: 11:02 a.m. - 11:32 a.m.
    • C lunch: 11:34 - 12:04 p.m.
  • 5th Period: 12:10 p.m. - 12:54 p.m.
  • Academic Advisory: 1:00 p.m. - 1:54 p.m.
  • 6th Period: 2:00 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 1st Period:   8:00 a.m.  -  8:56 a.m.
  • 2nd Period: 9:02 a.m. - 9:58 a.m.
  • 3rd Period:  10:04 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
  • 4th Period: 11:06 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
    • A lunch: 11:06 a.m. - 11:36 a.m. 
    • B lunch: 11:38 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.
    • C lunch: 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. 
  • 5th Period: 12:46 p.m. - 1:42 p.m.
  • 6th Period: 1:48 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.

Contact Us

Novi High School
24062 Taft Road
Novi, MI 48375

School Hours: 8 a.m. - 2:44 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Administration


Principal 
Nicole Carter 248- 449-1536
Assistant Principal (12th grade)
Michelle Eathorne: 248-449-1504
Assistant Principal (9th grade)
Ron Kane: 248-449-1530                                Assistant Principal (11th grade)
Sarah Lephart: 248-449-1512                        Assistant Principal (10th grade)
Jacqui Smith: 248-449-1503

 

Administrative Office
Phone: 248-449-1500
Fax: 248-449-1519

Attendance Absence Line
Phone: 248-449-1501
Fax: 248-449-1532

Athletics
Phone: 248-449-1509
Fax: 248-449-1529
Athletic Director
Don Watchowski                                              Dean of Activities
Dan Tobis                                                                                      

Student Service Center
Phone: 248-449-1516
Fax: 248-449-1539

Counselors
Rebecca Chinn-Keshishian
248-449-1514                                                    Doug Farmer
248-675-3450                                                  Kathryn Keszei
248-449-1515                                                    Kevin Kilgore
248-449-1535
Lauren Leve
248-449-1508
Andrea Tobis 
248-449-1513

School Resources List

Advanced Placement Coordinator
Alaina Brown 248-449-1500 ext. 5073

Auditorium Usage
Auditorium Manager: Justin Jarvis (248) 449-1511
Asst. Auditorium Manger: (248) 449-1511
 
Classroom Concern
Please Contact Teacher First
248-449-1500

College Admissions Application
Student Service Center 248-449-1516

College Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Service Center 248-449-1516

Community Volunteer Service (CVS)
Rachel Schypinski 248-449-1500 ext. 5221

Curriculum Matters
Student Service Center: 248-449-1516
 
International Baccalaureate
Alaina Brown 248-449-1500 ext. 5073

Parking Permits
Mary Warra 248-449-1521
 
Student Activities and Clubs
Dan Tobis 248-449-1505
 
Student Council
Rachel Schypinski 248-449-1500 ext. 5241
 
Transcripts
Student Service Center 248-449-1516
Parchment.com Website
 
Work Permits
248-449-1500
 
Work Experience
Darcie Moss/Heidi Pendergraff 248-449-1500 ext. 5218