Welcome to Newton North

Agenda•  7:00-7:30pm – Welcome

–  Henry Turner, �Principal

–  Scott Heslin, �Dean of the Class of 2023

–  Beth Swederskas, �Counseling Dept. Head

–  Todd Young, �FPA Dept. Head

–  Amy Winston, �Vice Principal

•  7:40-9:00pm – Choice Sessions–  9 options–  3 time slots

•  7:40-8:00pm•  8:10-8:30pm•  8:40-9:00pm

–  Every option will be offered in each time slot.

•  Parents/guardians are responsible for their students.

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Amy Winston

•  My Role•  The High School

Schedule•  Registration in

Aspen•  Tonight’s

Logistics

The NNHS Schedule

Basic Information•  7 Blocks

–  A through G•  Each block meets 4x per week.

–  7 x 4 = 28 total blocks•  Some classes meet 2x per week and most meet 4x

per week.•  Some classes meet for only one semester though

most are year-long.

A “Typical” Freshman•  English (4x per week)•  Math (4x per week)•  Intro Physics (4x per week)•  World History I (4x per week)•  World Language (4x per week)•  Physical Education (2x per week)•  Directed Study(2x per week)•  Elective (4x per week)è TOTAL = 28 blocks

A “Typical” Freshman1 2 3 4

A English English English EnglishB Math Math Math MathC Physics Physics Physics PhysicsD History History History HistoryE Language Language Language LanguageF P.E. P.E. Study StudyG Elective Elective Elective Elective

A “Typical” Freshman1 2 3 4

A English English English EnglishB Math Math Math MathC Physics Physics Physics PhysicsD History History History HistoryE Language Language Language LanguageF P.E. P.E. Ac. Sup. Ac. Sup.G Elective Elective Elective Elective

A “Typical” Freshman1 2 3 4

A English English English EnglishB Math Math Math MathC Physics Physics Physics PhysicsD History History History HistoryE Language Language Language LanguageF P.E. P.E. Study StudyG Elective1 Elective1 Elective2 Elective2

WELCOME TO NEWTON NORTH!

8 T H G R A D E N I G H T

Thursday, February 28, 2019 5:00pm

Welcome! We?ve put together a program for the evening that we hope will give you a warm introduct ion to our school and answers to whatever specific quest ions you might have. During the week of 2/25, please review the videos posted on Newton North's website at https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/domain/1274 which will introduce you to some programs and courses offered, along with general information about NNHS. During the evening of the 28th, we ask all students to remain under the supervision of an adult . The idea is for parents/guardians and students to experience North offerings together.Agenda for the Evening:5:00pm-7:00pm Open House - Career and Technical Educat ion & Fine and Performing Arts Teachers and Students will be available in their spaces to answer quest ions.7:00pm-7:30pm Welcome Session - Auditorium - Hear from the Principal, the Dean of the Class of 2023, the Counseling Department Head and the Vice Principal. Then the Fine and Performing Arts Dept. Head will introduce you to our overall course select ion philospophy. 7:40pm-9:00pm Choice Sessions - Choose one of the opt ions below during each t ime slot. Each option below will be available in each session time slot. Session 1: 7:40 - 8:00pm, Session 2: 8:10- 8:30pm, Session 3: 8:40 - 9:00pm

A Truly Comprehensive HS

Hear from our World Language, Fine and Performing Arts, & Career and Technical

Educat ion programs. Learn about our diverse and rich pathways.

Cafeteria Alcove

Elect ives Galore!

Hear about the wide array of elect ives open to freshmen. Computer Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Journalism

and more. Film Lecture Hall

(just off the main lobby)

Gett ing Involved at North

Act ivit ies coordinator Michael Hazelt ine and student leaders of clubs and

act ivit ies explain how to get involved in our many different extracurricular

opportunit ies.

International Cafe (near the cafeteria)

Global Educat ion at North

Did you know that Newton North offers 8-10 travel abroad opportunit ies every year, with need-based financial aid for

every program? Come hear from students who have traveled and the Global

Programs Manager about these excit ing opportunit ies to explore the world.

Library Computer Classroom

Department Head Panel

Hear from the department heads of Math, English, Science and History. They'll tell you about their 9th grade programming

and the philosophies of their departments.

Little Theater

Panel of 9th and 12th Graders

Interested in how North looks from a student?s point of view? Ready to discuss transit ion? Attend this panel discussion

with Newton North students.

Room 473. (4th floor above the auditorium)

Session for Special Educat ion For parents and students who current ly receive special educat ion services, come meet the department heads for special educat ion, and learn about the special educat ion programs at Newton North.

Library Classroom

NNHS f rom a Parent Perspect ive Hear from NNHS parents/guardians

about how you can support your student during his/her transition to

high school. Find out how to get involved at NNHS.

Center of Library

Nuts and Bolts of the Regist rat ion Process

Have quest ions about how NPS 8th grade students will sign up for classes for next year? Scheduler Meghan Smith has all of

your answers. Note: Not for Private School Families

Room 217 (just above the main office)

6:00-6:45 - Lecture Hall

For parents and students who current ly receive special educat ion services, come meet the department heads for special educat ion, and learn about the special educat ion programs at Newton South.

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