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Most classes have no more than ten students. Some classes that are more general have no more than 14.

During the pandemic, classes are split with seven students in two rooms. Teachers use high technology to incorporate online learners and in-person learners into the lesson.

We start at Grade 7 and go to Grade 12. (MYP 2-5 and IB Years 1 & 2)

Students come from 55 towns around Boston and around twenty countries from around the world.  Our families speak sixteen different languages at home along with English.

We do not offer APs. Instead, we offer a two comprehensive diploma options: IB and Newman's own diploma which mixes high level and standard level courses along with requirements outside of course content (extended essay, creativity, action and service, amongst others) to help students develop their whole selves across the pillars of the IB learner profile.
As IB learners, we strive to be: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

For the 2021-22 school year, all standardized testing is optional. In lieu of these scores, we will give students a real time writing prompt during the Zoom interview.  Students will spend fifteen minutes responding to a prompt in a Google shared doc. 

About 50% of Newman families apply for and receive financial aid. It is given based on the need of the family. All families interested in aid must apply through the SSS website by January 31st, 2021. Please refer to the financial aid page for more information.

This depends on the grade level.

• For students in grades 7-10, classes begin and 8am and finish at 12:10. They then participate in sports, clubs, activities at the YMCA, volunteer work, and outside activities should they be involved in programs outside of Newman. 
• For students in grades 11 & 12, students begin class at 1:00pm and finish at 5:10pm. They participate in sports, clubs and activities at varying times in the morning, most often starting at 10:30am. 

This schedule could vary before, during and after COVID-19 shifts.

• Students in grades 7 & 8 study Math, English, History, Science, Design, Music, Art, and Spanish. 
• Students in grades 9 & 10 study Math, English, History, Science, one language (Spanish, French, or Latin) and one elective (Intro to Physics, Art Through Ideas, Music, Intro to Film, Intro to Computer Programming, Marine Biology)
• Students in grades 11 & 12 have highly varied schedules depending on focus points, high level and standard level courses, outside engagements, and diploma choice with options to study genres and specific courses in various mediums.

Click on the "Apply Now" button on the admissions page. 

Completed Application:

• Priority Applications (for students only applying to Newman): January 4, 2021
• Standard Applications: January 31, 2021
• Financial Aid Applications: January 31, 2021

Decisions Made:

• Priority Applications: February 1, 2021
• Standard Applications: March 10, 2021
• Financial Aid Applications: March 10, 2021

Decision Deadline for Accepted Students:

• Priority Applications: March 1, 2021
• Standard Applications: April 10, 2021