MCAS vs PARCC
MCAS and PARCC Reporting on Student Performance: “…helpful feedback is goal-referenced; tangible and transparent; actionable; user-friendly (specific and personalized); timely; ongoing; and consistent.” From Seven Keys to Effective Feedback,Grant Wiggins, Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, September 2012, Vol. 70 MCAS PARCC Schools received preliminary scores in July, allowing administrators and curriculum specialists to do […]
Update on NNHS Principal Search
The following information has been provided by the superintendent’s office: A Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) is being formed. Taking into account Newton North’s needs, the committee will craft interview questions, choose candidates for interviews, and recommend finalists to Superintendent Fleishman, who will ultimately appoint the new principal. The time commitment for the SAC will be […]
Newton Schools Snow Policy
December 7, 2015 Dear Families, I hope you are enjoying the beautiful December weather. However, it is time to provide you with some important information regarding school closings and delayed openings, due to inclement weather. The decision to close or delay school is made by me, in consultation with the Police Department and the […]
Newton Schools Foundation Annual Appeal
Newton Schools Foundation What is life? Does function follow form? How should energy be harnessed? Do my choices matter? A group of Newton 10th graders is exploring these questions through the DaVinci Program, launched this year at Newton South High School. Your donation to Newton Schools Foundation can help even more students participate in […]
NNHS Principal Search Update
November 20, 2015 Dear North Families: As you are aware, Mark Aronson is serving as Interim Principal for the school year, and will be retiring in June. I am grateful for Mark’s long-standing dedication and commitment to Newton North and feel fortunate that we have had an Interim Principal that is highly skilled and widely […]
Later Start Time for Newton High Schools?
November 20, 2015 Dear Newton Community, Addressing the health and wellness of all Newton students continues to be an important goal for our system. Our schools use a number of strategies and programs that are appropriate for each age group. At the high school level, we are well aware of the stress felt by many […]
Superintendent’s Community Read
Superintendent’s Community Read Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm Join Superintendent David Fleishman for a community discussion. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be by New York Times columnist and best selling author Frank Bruni is the selected title. The event will be held at the Newton South Library and will feature a panel […]
College Admissions Book Talk
Dear Newton Families, As many of you know, college admissions has become an increasingly frenetic and pressured process. While our high schools in Newton have developed a college planning philosophy designed to support students and families, the energy, angst and resource devoted to the process can push some students and their families to the brink. […]
Newton Out-of-Assigned School District Policy
The Newton Public Schools considers applications for student transfers to schools outside of their home district. It is the goal of the school system to grant to the degree possible requests for out-of-assigned district placements. Impact on enrollment, staffing and space availability now and in the future are key considerations. Out-of-assigned district placements for […]
Newton Inspires: A FREE Evening of Ideas and Community
Bestselling Authors, Seafood Entrepreneur, Worldwide Travel Executive, Business Startup Guru, and Fundraising Visionary Headline … Newton Schools Foundation presents the fifth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community, Monday, November 9, 7-9:45 p.m. at Newton South High School. The program, featuring 18 of Newton’s most accomplished and interesting personalities, is free to Newton […]
