At the end of each school year, Newman students are evaluated by administration and faculty, and a determination is made as to whether it is in the best interest of the School and the students for the student to continue at Newman. Consideration for continued enrollment at Newman includes, but is not limited to, the student’s academic performance and attitude, support for school rules and procedures, cooperation with faculty and coaches, collegiality in relationships with other students, and service to the school.
While the great majority of students are routinely invited to return to Newman, it is possible that a student will be asked to find another school as a result of this process. Because of the combination of factors involved in making this decision, the school does not consider such a student to have been expelled for “cause.” Rather, because it is apparent to us at such times that the student may in fact benefit from a change in schools, exit from Newman at this time is considered to be voluntary on the part of the student and family.
Further, the school considers its admission process, including the admissions material, the invitation to visit Newman, and the interview process, to accurately and fairly describe and reflect Newman’s academic requirements and school culture. It is expected and required that parents both understand and support Newman’s culture, its procedures and expectations as to daily life, and its business (tuition payment) policies. While we are always available to discuss potential problems, parents must understand that as an independent school, it is the school’s right and responsibility to create and define the school rules, and to interpret the fair and proper application of those rules. The decision to send a child to this school constitutes acceptance of Newman School’s policies and standards. If, in the sole judgment of the Head of School, a parent demonstrates unwillingness to support the school’s policies and standards, The Newman School may require immediate withdrawal of the student, making only such adjustment of tuition as would ordinarily be made in accordance with the school’s financial regulations.