Nevada Joint Union High School District

Choosing a School

An event taking place in the E. Drake Library

You Have a Choice
when considering a high school

Explore your options within the Nevada Joint Union High School District.

If you are not a resident of Nevada County and wish to transfer into the Nevada Joint Union High School District, you must first complete a transfer form from your current district of residence and provide your student's most recent grades, attendance, and discipline notes when sending the form to our district office for review (e: transfers@njuhsd.com).

Transfer requests should be completed as early as possible.

Comprehensive High Schools

Bear River High School

Named a California Gold Ribbon School in 2017
Serving 600+ students through a comprehensive breadth of opportunities in a safe, family-friendly environment
Academic rigor in all content areas through multiple Advanced Placement and Honors course options
Multiple National Championship-winning FFA/Agriculture programs
Wide assortment of opportunities in visual and performing arts, including award-winning bands, choirs, drama department, and video production
New Career Technical Education pathways in Computer Science and Digital Media Arts
"Bruin Time" period built into the school day for academic support and enrichment (including activities like archery, yoga, meditation, cooking, etc.)
Student leadership opportunities within school-based programs as well as the larger community
Highly qualified teachers in all subject areas, emphasizing rigorous, engaging, real-world curriculum
1-to-1 Chromebooks for all students
Measure B school bond projects to benefit Bear River's students and community for generations to come, including a new all-weather track in the summer of 2018
High level of support for students with regard to academics and social-emotional well-being
New Wellness Center and programs tailored to support student mental health
Individualized counseling services for all students, including planning for high school, scholarships, financial aid, college, and careers
20+ championship-caliber athletic programs including many no-cut sports as well as a campus-wide emphasis on the "Athlete Committed" philosophy
20+ student-led clubs and organizations, many of which with a high level of community engagement
Bear River graduates admitted to the most elite universities in the world, including Stanford, Harvard, Yale, and MIT
Rich history, sense of tradition, and positive, student-centered school culture
Emphasis on shared Core Values: Grit, Empathy, Integrity, Intellectual and Creative Curiosity, and Community
For more information, visit our Bear River High School website and check our our student news site, the Bear River Current at www.brcurrent.com

Nevada Union High School

California Distinguished School, 1996,1997, 2009 and 2013
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation through June 30, 2023
National Blue Ribbon School, 1998
98% High School Graduation Rate
80% post-secondary enrollment
NCLB High Qualified Teachers
Extracurricular activities: 35 clubs and 24 athletic teams
Visual and Performing Arts Department
Agriculture Department; Future Farmers of America
AP and Honors Classes
20 CTE Programs
Green Academy
Partnership Academy
Humanities Academy
For more information go to Nevada Union High School's website

Early College High School

Ghidotti Early College High School

Attend high school and college classes on the Sierra College Nevada County Campus. Students graduate with a high school diploma and community college degree in four to five years.

A small, personal, and caring learning environment
Free tuition and books at Sierra College
Preparation and support for success in college courses
Non-traditional high school setting
NCLB Highly Qualified Teachers
Career exploration, internships, and community projects
A staff committed to student success and collaboration with parents
High academic expectations and standards
Bridges the divide between high school, community college and university
For more information go to Ghidotti Early College High School's website

Independent Study

North Point Academy

Traditional high school diploma (not continuation)
Complete high school curriculum
U.C. approved coursework
High qualified, credentialed teachers
Individualized and small group instructionStudents may take 1 or 2 classes at Nevada Union or Bear River High Schools
Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
Work Experience programs available
Formal cap and gown graduation ceremony
For the 9th through 12th grades
For more information go to North Point Academy's website

Nevada County Adult Education

Classes to finish your high school diploma
Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
ESL (English as a Second Language) with certified and licensed teachers
GED Preparation & On-site Testing
Drop-in/year round enrollment
Formal cap and gown graduation ceremony
Multiple Locations
For more information go to Nevada County Adult Education School's website

Continuation High School

Silver Springs High School

Full day continuation high school that includes intensive services for parenting and pregnant teens
Complete academic programs, which mirror district and state requirements for graduation
Culinary class with specific career focus
Work Experience, ROP, and accessibility to Sierra College courses
Counseling services related to academic, behavioral, emotional and physical health available for all students
For more information go to Silver Springs High School's website

Transferring with Other Districts

If you live within the boundaries of the Nevada Joint Union High School District but choose to attend a school in a neighboring school district, you must complete an inter-district transfer form and return it to our district office (email: transfers@njuhsd.com). Once approved, it will be forwarded to the school district you hope to attend and they will complete the process.

If you live outside the boundaries of the Nevada Joint Union High School District but would like to attend one of our Nevada Joint Union High School District schools, you must complete an inter-district transfer form generated from the district you live in and provide your student's most recent grades, attendance, and discipline notes when submitting the form to our district office for review (e: transfers@njuhsd.com). Transfer requests should be completed as early as possible. (We begin accepting applications for the next school year, in January each year.)

Interdistrict transfers may be denied or revoked based on unsatisfactory attendance, grades, and/or behavior. Appeals for denied and/or revoked transfers should be made by sending an email to transfers@njuhsd.com within 10 days of the denial/revocation. Failure to meet the timeline shall be deemed an abandonment of the request.

For an interdistrict transfer request received by the district 15 or fewer calendar days before the commencement of instruction in the school year for which the transfer is sought, the district will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision withing 30 calendar days from the date the request was received.

For an interdistrict transfer request received by the district more than 15 days before the commencement of instruction in the school year fo which the transfer is sought, the district will notify the parent/guardian of its final decision as soon as possible, but no later than 14 calendar days after the commencement of instruction in the school year for which transfer is sought.

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Photographs by David Arnold and students from the Advanced Photography Program at Nevada Union High School

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